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New York Republicans are completely out of power for the first time in four decades. Democrats rule the executive and legislative branches and hold 26 of 29 seats in Congress. On the fringes of this grim political tableau hovers a larger-than-life figure who won worldwide acclaim as America's Mayor after the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
Rudy Giuliani, considered the GOP's best chance for redemption, has a new nickname: Rudy the Savior.
Just over a week ago, the Marist College poll found 47 percent of New York voters favored Giuliani compared to 46 percent for incumbent Democratic Gov. David Paterson. Paterson was 10 percentage points ahead in November. And a Siena College poll last week gave Giuliani a 60 percent approval -- the best he's done since March 2007.
State Republican Chairman Joseph Mondello says he has already talked to Giuliani about running.
"I'm coming away cautiously optimistic,'' Mondello said. "The conversations I've had with him, and we've had a few, certainly are promising ... he would energize the party.''
Giuliani isn't talking. He took a sound beating in his run for the GOP's presidential nomination and the former mob prosecutor continues to make millions in his global consulting firm. But he doesn't have to speak on his own behalf.
"I certainly think there is a groundswell developing among New Yorkers for his kind of leadership in these difficult times,'' said Randy Mastro, a former deputy mayor to Giuliani.
Mastro wouldn't describe his conversations with Giuliani.
The math is clear. Giuliani would do well in the suburbs and upstate, like most Republicans do. Unlike most Republicans, he'll also grab a big share of vote-rich New York City, thanks mostly to his Sept. 11 leadership. Paterson will be an unelected governor from Harlem who rose to power after Eliot Spitzer resigned in disgrace in March 2007.
Giuliani is considering nonpolitical factors as well, including his five-year old marriage and his growing business, Giuliani Partners, a global consultant company that advises on security and emergency management.
"But I believe that public service in his soul,'' Mondello said. "This stuff gets into your blood.''
The party has pushed Giuliani for governor for more than a decade and he's said no every time. (In 2000, he launched what promised to be a titanic contest against Hillary Rodham Clinton for the U.S. Senate, only to drop out when he was diagnosed with cancer.)
The Sept. 11 attacks kept him busy leading the city until he left office under term limits in 2001.
"I'm not running for governor. I'm voting for Governor (George) Pataki,'' Giuliani said that November of the 2002 race. Of polls showing him wildly popular, Giuliani said: "Some of it has a lot to do with an immediate emotional reaction to everything that's going on right now.''
He has not always been the party's darling. Giuliani sparked hard feelings in 1994 when he endorsed incumbent Democrat Gov. Mario Cuomo over Pataki.
Mondello said current Democratic control of government presents an opportunity.
"It's going to be a little difficult blaming the Republican Party for their mistakes,'' he said.
So far, the mistakes include three Democratic senators who threatened to defect and end the party's majority before it started; resignations amid scandal by Spitzer and Comptroller Alan Hevesi; Paterson's dramatic drop in the polls in January after failing to get the Legislature to cut spending despite historic deficits; and his bungled, secretive selection process to appoint a U.S. senator.
As a counterweight, Republicans say Giuliani would bring order and action. As a prosecutor and mayor, he beat intransigent vexes from squeegee men to mobsters, smut on Times Square and the city's once staggering crime rates. He wasn't always popular for his crusades, but his national leadership after the 2001 terror attacks tempered all but the most ardent critics.
But is Giuliani serious about running for governor? Is it a trial balloon? Is it just good for business?
"It can be, as we say in surveys, all of the above,'' Marist pollster Lee Miringoff said.
"Clearly the state Republican Party statewide has gotten its clock cleaned in the last election cycles, so the idea that there may be a well-known, potential strong candidate comes as welcome news to the New York Republican Party,'' Miringoff said.
"I think right now the party statewide is in desperate need of leadership and so is the state,'' said Republican state Sen. Thomas Libous of Broome County. "I liken the Republican Party as of the Chrysler of the '80s. Maybe the state is in that position, too.
Maybe Rudy Giuliani is the Lee Iacocca of our times.''
Republicans are looking for signs. This week, Newsday reported that Giuliani's wife, Judith, sold property in her hometown of Hazleton, Pa., which could signal Giuliani will always be a New Yorker. And he's been all over TV, blasting the Illinois governor's scandal, rebutting Democratic President Barack Obama's fight against large corporate compensation, opining on Fox News and being featured in a political satire special of "Saturday Night Live.''
"It's not a surprise they are looking for a savior,'' said Democratic Assemblyman Richard Brodsky of Westchester. "They are desperate.''


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The May jobs report was just released at 8:30 AM ET, and the numbers came in better than expected.
The change in nonfarm payrolls was 175,000, better than the 163,000 expected by market economists. The unemployment rate, on the other hand, edged up to 7.6%, versus expectations for an unchanged reading at 7.5%.
Markets were volatile in the wake of the report. Gold and Treasuries initially plunged when the headlines crossed, but then spiked past pre-release levels.
Now, however, gold is really getting slammed. The shiny yellow metal is trading around $1382 an ounce, down 2.4% on the day.
Meanwhile, stocks are rising. S&P 500 futures are trading around 1633 versus levels around 1626 prior to the release, and are now up 0.6% on the day.
10-year Treasury futures are trading down 0.4%, and the yield on the 10-year Treasury is 6 basis points higher at 2.13%.
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Have a question for Sam? Ask it below!
In order to create a more substantive election, The Gilman News's editorial staff consulted a range of students to discover what the voters would like to hear the candidates talk about. Candidates were asked to elaborate on the three following subjects:
1. Tri-School relations: After a turbulent year, articulate your thoughts on how we could improve our relationships with the girls schools?
2. Gilman Culture: What defines Gilman culture? What specific aspects of Gilman culture would you like to maintain, add, or remove?
3. School Unity: What specific actions would you take to create a more unified student body?
4. Any issue that has fractured or angered the student body in the past couple of years
Hey Guys, my name is Sam Jeppi, and I am running for student body president next year. If there is one thing that I know and love it is Gilman School. I have been a member of this place since I was six. I remember everything from Pioneer Day, to Super Gras, to the 100th game two years ago, and I can honestly say that while I have not loved every minute of my 11 years the lessons and values I have learned are invaluable. I want everyone's Gilman experience to be as lasting as mine and have as much of a positive impact as possible.
I am not the type of person to make many campaign promises. These promises are simply words and as we all know actions speak louder than words. I will not give you false campaign promises or far fetched aspirations for next year, but I will tell you that if I am elected, I will do everything in my power to make the student experience, your experience, as unforgettable as possible.
I have done a lot with and for our school, and filled many roles here in the past. There is nothing I would take more pleasure in or be more honored to do than serve as your Student Body president for the next school year. These roles however and my accomplishments are not why you should elect me as your president. If that is enough for you than that is fine, but I firmly believe that being Student Body president is so much more than the boxes one has checked off.
Student Body president is not simply a role; it is a full time job. It takes total dedication to your friends and fellow Gilman students to fulfill correctly. This is something I will happily do. Being President also requires that the person must have strong moral character and dedication. He must be willing to do the tasks that are not enjoyable and work tirelessly night and day to succeed. I have seen Matt Tomaselli do this very well. This year, as Junior Class President I worked with Matt, and his lessons reinforced in my mind what is to be a great leader and how to put the group before oneself. This is what I will do as Student Body President. I will put the needs of the students before those of my own. We are all Gilman men, from the youngest lower schooler to oldest senior, and we are the ones who will define Gilman in the coming years, so we all must have a voice in our school.
Now there are also some topics that the current students at the Gilman news would like my input on. The First is Tri-School Relations. I will not sugarcoat it by telling you that relations between our schools are great right now. In reality there is a lot of tension from all sides, but that said, we can't cut ties with our sister schools. In life we will need to get along with those who do not agree with our beliefs, and that is what we must do in this situation. Also not all those who attend Bryn Mawr and RPCS disagree with the things that Gilman does, I know all my classmates have friends that attend both schools. One of my goals as President is to meet every other month with the student governments of our sister schools to discuss any pop-up issues, upcoming events, and opportunities to collaborate. That said, make no mistake that, I firmly believe that our school has the right to control its own internal affairs without the interference of outside forces, and as your president I will always stand up for the interests of you, our students, first. It is the President of GILMAN's student body that should lead Gilman School.
The second topic is Gilman Culture. If you haven't figured it out yet, I love Gilman, and I think our culture is a great one. It is not dominated by any one group, but rather our culture is a mix of academics, drama, debate, athletics, mock trial, clubs, arts, and the dozens of other things that Gilman offers. I want this to continue. One thing I would like to add is more interaction with the lower schoolers who look up to us. I remember when I was in first grade how cool all the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders looked and how badly I wanted to be like them. I would like to ensure that this tradition continues and becomes a staple of Gilman's culture.
The third topic is School Unity. This I think is one of the most important things that Gilman fosters. Whether it is with friends in the lunch room, in a group project, or on the athletic field, the feelings of togetherness that we foster are so important to who we are as a school. From the Seniors to the Kindergarteners, we are all Gilman students and we all share a special bond that so many other schools can only hope to achieve.
The final topic is a controversial issue from the past that we would have handled differently. I will choose one that we are all well aware of. The incident with the Senior Room this past winter. This occurrence was unlike any I have ever seen at Gilman. It rocked the student body, and pushed a wedge between us and our sister school. The action itself was a mistake, which resulted in the punishment of multiple seniors. This issue left an unnecessary stain on the senior class, whom we all respected. Had I been president, I would have emphasized this as a teachable moment and focused on what could be done to ensure that this sort of thing did not occur again. Our school champions Integrity, or how we act when people are not watching, therefore I would have tried to foster a sense of accountability in ourselves.
I hope that this has given you more insight as to who I am as a candidate. If you have any questions for me please feel free to stop me in the hallways or email me. I, Sam Jeppi , can think of no higher honor for me or greater way to finish off my Gilman career than to serve all of you as Student Body president next year. So let's work together to make next year a memorable one.


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Friday, December 4, 2009
"America's Dumbest Doctors" by K. Patrick McDonald
When I first picked up this book, I thought, "Well this collection of stories is horrifying, but these things don't happen where I live." As the above newspaper story illustrates, I couldn't have been more wrong. McDonald at the onset of his work wonders why no one has ever written a comprehensive book on the bad behavior of doctors. As San Diego's first EMS supervisor, he was exposed to the misdeeds of a profession whose members consider themselves beyond reproach. What is truly frightening is that these rogue doctors violate a sacred trust. They are not scheming Wall Street tycoons or common thugs. They are who we turn to when things go wrong. We entrust our very being into their hands. It is an intimate connection that is severed by these doctors who willfully turn their backs on the Hippocratic Oath.
McDonald peppers his text with interesting tidbits. He states, "We have 100,000+ working physicians in this country within the IQ ranges of janitors and farmhands." The book's premise is supported through numerous examples of news headlines taken from across the country. Doctors are charged with murder, rape, drug trafficking, insurance fraud, child molestation, medical malpractice, sexual harassment, money laundering - the list goes on and on.
The misbehavior of a few doctors has consequences for the entire medical field. Medical mistakes and fraud raise insurance rates. One headline states, "Surgical mistakes cost insurance companies 1.5 billion dollars annually." Another relates, "4,600 American hospitals scam insurance plans." While doctors' mistreatment of nurses leave hospitals understaffed. A supporting headline states, "Abusive docs are driving out nurses." Another proclaims, "429,000 nurses a year are victims of assault. Too many are by doctors."
Readers will recognize famous cases such as the Texas MD who deliberately ran down her philandering physician-husband with her Mercedes in a hotel parking lot. Another being the doctor who blew up his New York City apartment building when he tampered with a gas line because he was angry with his estranged wife. Others are more obscure like the doctor dressed as Captain America who assaulted a woman at a bar with a burrito stuffed down his crotch. While an OB-GYN in California used secret cameras hidden in his shirt and in the air vent above the examination table to film teenage patients during breast and pelvic exams.
After reading this book, it is inevitable that you will never look at your physician the same way.
America's Dumbest Doctors by K. Patrick McDonald is available for $14.99 at Amazon.com
and AmericasDumbestDoctors.com.
A complimentary review copy was provided by K. Patrick McDonald.
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"Do I really have a right to laugh out loud at these appalling stories?"ReplyDelete
That was my question, as I sat stunned at not only the audacity of these people in the book, but the sheer numbers of them.
I'd heard the author speak on the Coping With Caregiving radio show, and I must say I was certain he was exagerating. I could not have been more offbase. This book should be required reading in every medical ethics course in America. For our own safety, citizens ought to read it, but physicians should be FORCED to. I plan to carry my copy of this book to each medical appointment I ever go to. Wow.
I actually like my doctor, but I rarely visit him. AFter reading this review, perhaps that's a good thing for more reasons than just my health.ReplyDelete
I already have a deep-rooted aversion to salespeople--must I loathe doctors as well?
Your review makes the book reminiscent of a train wreck--you don't want to look, but you can't help yourself. It's simulatneously horrifying and mesmerizing.
- AnonymousJanuary 15, 2010 at 12:59 PM
I'm a relatively new graduate fortunate enough to have been hired last year by the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Here at Mayo, I'd guess very little of these kinds of shenanigans go on. I suspect much of the misbehavior occurs at less-regulated institutions, where the majority of MDs on staff are contract, and not directly employed.ReplyDelete
That said, my years in med school offered considerable proof that, yes, wackos in la coats are hardly a rare commodity, and some "off-campus" behavior borders insanity.
In spite of my love for what we doctors do, I found myself buying the book, reluctantly, and relating stories from it to my friends. Our consensus is, "Well, there but for the grace of Buddha . . . ."


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First of all, not sure if you cats know this or not but manatees are the best. Straight up, they're the coolest creatures on earf. Pretty sure god was all, "damn, I almost forgot to make the coolest animal, that was silly of me! Boom, here ya go world, I give you the manatee" right before he rested on the seventh day. They're gentle giants, they munch on lettuce all day and kick it in the warm tropical waters AND they're fuzzy as hell. I'd pay at least 1 trillion yen to be BFFs with a manatee.
So when I heard the news that some crazy algae bloom of the coast of florida is killing my favorite water dwelling mammal by the truckloads, I was pretty pissed. If you don't follow the latest marine biology news, check out the story here and get a clue, dude. Marine bio is where all the action is at.
Back to the matter at hand. What gives, algae? What'd the manatees ever do to you besides slowly float alongside you in HARMONY? Maybe refrain from eating you because they're into other foods? Maybe invite you to their sea party on occasion because they felt bad nobody likes you? Nothing, that's what. Sounds like a pretty selfish move, dog.
If you want to get all scientific, here's what's actually happening. Apparently, these algae blooms, which are NOT caused by pollution, happen every year and usually only last a week. This year, they're lingering around like my sorta-buddy ralph on Sunday morning when he should probably just get the eff out and let me masturbate, but he doesn't. They live in the sea grass and turn the water a brownish red, hence the name red tide. The manatees eat this sea grass, filled with toxins, and then they die.
Tough story to read, I know. Take a couple minutes to grab a kleenex or two, I'll wait to finish. There ya go…cry it out. Alright. We good?
Now, my sources are telling me 174 manatees have died so far. Sounds to me like a full out epidemic yo. Plus last time I checked, manatees are on the endangered species list. I don't know the official numbers, since I lost my copy of the 2010 manatee census last week, but I'd guess there are about 300 manatees in the world. Carry the four…That means we have like 176 manatees left, people! Shit. Not good.
I'm not sure how to combat this red tide, but here's what I'm thinking. Let's get a boat and sail down to Florida and start saving manatees. If they all die off, who's gonna chill in the water anymore? Sharks? Fish? They both suck. Stay tuned for the official mime save the manatees donation drop box. Don't worry, it's legit. We're totally not gonna use your donations to buy Skittles mega packs at Sam's Club.


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It's not everyday that you see a sitting United States Representative munching on his own earwax. And yet, that is precisely what Rep. Joe Garcia (D., Fla.) has been caught on camera doing.
During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Rep. Garcia was listening to his colleague Rep. Suzan DelBene (D., Wash.) testify about government surveillance programs, when he got a sudden case of the munchies. Rep Garcia took his pinky finger, dug out a fresh earwax loogie, and chowed down.
If this is what Rep. Garcia is willing to do in public and on camera, I shudder to think of the bodily fluids this man consumes behind closed doors.
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Ken Auletta has written Annals of Communications columns and profiles for The New Yorker magazine since 1992. He is the author of eleven books, including five national bestsellers: Three Blind Mice: How the TV Networks Lost Their Way; Greed And Glory On Wall Street: The Fall of The House of Lehman; The Highwaymen: Warriors of the Information Super Highway; World War 3.0: Microsoft and Its Enemies; and Googled, The End of the World As We Know It, which was published in November of 2009. His other books include:Backstory: Inside the Business of News; Media Man: Ted Turner's Improbable Empire; The Streets Were Paved with Gold; and The Underclass. His twelfth book, Frenemies: The Epic Disruption of the Ad Business (And Everything Else), will be published in June 2018.
Auletta was among the first to popularize the so-called information superhighway with his February, 1993, profile of Barry Diller's search for something new. He has profiled the leading figures and companies of the Information Age, including Google, Bill Gates, Rupert Murdoch, AOL Time Warner, John Malone, Harvey Weinstein, and the New York Times; he has dissected media meteors that fell to earth like "push" technology and interactive TV, probed media violence, the PAC giving of communication giants, the fat lecture fees earned by journalist/pundits, and explored what "synergy" may mean to journalism. His 2001 profile of Ted Turner won a National Magazine Award as the best profile of the year. He covered the Microsoft antitrust trial for the magazine. In ranking him as America's premier media critic, the Columbia Journalism Review concluded, "no other reporter has covered the new communications revolution as thoroughly as has Auletta." New York Magazine described him as the "media Boswell."
In another life, Auletta taught and trained Peace Corps volunteers; served as Special Assistant to the U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce; worked in Senator Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 campaign for the Presidency; was Executive Editor of the weekly Manhattan Tribune; was state Campaign Manager for Howard J. Samuels, helping him lose two races for Governor of New York; and was the first Executive Director of the New York City Off Track Betting Corporation.
Starting in 1974, he was the chief political correspondent for the New York Post, then staff writer and weekly columnist for the Village Voice and Contributing Editor of New York Magazine. He started writing for The New Yorker in 1977. Between 1977 and 1993, he wrote a weekly political column for the New York Daily News. He has hosted numerous public television programs and served as a political commentator for both WNBC-TV and WCBS-TV. He has written for numerous publications, written and narrated a 90-minute biography of Rupert Murdoch for PBS's Frontline, and has appeared regularly on Nightline, the News Hour with Jim Leher, and the Charlie Rose Show. He was the guest editor of The Best Business Stories of The Year 2002, an annual volume published by Random House.
Auletta's eighth book was about Microsoft, Bill Gates and the battle for supremacy in the Information Age. His other books were: The Streets Were Paved With Gold; Hard Feelings; The Underclass; and The Art Of Corporate Success. Of his bestselling Three Blind Mice: How The TV Networks Lost Their Way, Frank Stanton, who was President of CBS from 1946 to 1973, hailed it as "the best book ever written on network television." Before insider trading scandals burst into our consciousness, Auletta captured the ethos of Wall Street in the mid eighties with Greed And Glory On Wall Street, which drew a chorus of praise and was a national bestseller. The New York Times wrote, "A riveting chronicle of the lust for money, power and reputation. Invaluable." The Wall Street Journal called it: "A towering reportorial achievement." And long before the notion was in the air, Auletta's third book, The Underclass, inserted this phrase into our national language, triggering praise from the left and right. "Personal, vivid and irrefutable," wrote Michael Harrington in The New Republic. James Q. Wilson in New York Magazine wrote, "Sympathetic and yet dispassionate... splendid... a call for intellectual honesty and political courage." His World War 3.0, not only prompted a media storm because of the more than ten hours of interviews Auletta conducted with the Microsoft trial judge, but in a review it was also hailed by noted attorney Floyd Abrams this way: "I cannot recall a book written about a complex civil trial that describes it as completely and compellingly... a journalistic tour de force."
His eleventh book, Googled: The End of The World As We Know It, was published in November 2009 and quickly became a bestseller. In narrative fashion, it provides the fullest portrait yet of Google as a company, how it began and has grown into a behemoth. It seeks to probe the "secret sauce" for Google's success. And it shows how traditional media was late to awaken to Google and the multiple ways the digital revolution would disrupt their world, crowning a new King: the consumer.


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WASHINGTON — One of the Senate's staunchest budget-cutters unveiled Monday a massive plan to cut the nation's deficit by $9 trillion over the coming decade.
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Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
House Speaker John Boehner became animated Tuesday over the proposed Keystone Pipeline, castigating the Obama administration for not having approved the project yet.
- Budget deficits shrinking but set to grow after 2015
- Senate readies another volley on unemployment aid
- Obama faces Syria standstill
- Fluke files to run in California
- Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
The plan by Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., is laced with politically perilous proposals like raising to 70 the age at which people can claim their full Social Security benefits. It would cut farm subsidies, Medicare, student aid, housing subsidies for the poor, and funding for community development grants. Coburn even takes on the powerful veterans' lobby by proposing that some veterans pay more for medical care and prescription drugs.
Coburn was a member of President Barack Obama's fiscal commission and voted for its plan to cut the budget by about $4 trillion over a decade. He recently dropped out of the closely watched "Gang of Six" senators seeking a bipartisan agreement to rein in deficits and break through the partisanship engulfing official Washington over the deficit.
His re-entry into the deficit debate comes as Obama and lawmakers struggle over increasing the so-called debt limit and avoid a first-ever default on U.S. obligations.
Coburn's $9 trillion savings figure doesn't include another $2.4 trillion in cuts to Social Security that are funneled back into the program. In addition to raising the retirement age gradually, he would peg future benefits to a less-generous measure of inflation and curb benefit increases even more for the top 40 percent of earners.
Coburn would also eliminate $1 trillion in tax breaks over the coming decade, earning him an immediate rebuke from the Club for Growth, an anti-tax organization with which Coburn has had a running feud. He would curb the deductions homeowners take on mortgage interest and would ease taxpayers into higher tax brackets more quickly by using a smaller measure of inflation to adjust the brackets.
"I have no doubt that both parties will criticize portions of this plan, and I welcome that debate," Coburn told reporters. "But it's not a legitimate criticism until you have a plan of your own."
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UK to match Gaza DEC appeal donations up to £2m
The British government will match the first £2m of public donations to an emergency appeal for people affected by the conflict in Gaza.
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) said the Israel-Hamas conflict had left hundreds of thousands "desperate" for food, water, shelter and medical care.
Minister Justine Greening echoed that and said government matching meant DEC donations would "go twice as far".
A three-day ceasefire in Gaza is in its final day, with indirect talks ongoing.
The talks, about a long-term truce, are taking place in Cairo
Israeli officials say they are willing to extend the ceasefire before it expires on Friday morning but Hamas, which controls Gaza, says there is no agreement and there is a big gap between the sides' positions.
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Ms Greening, the UK's International Development Secretary, said: "Four weeks of violence have left people in Gaza in desperate need of food, shelter and medical supplies.
"The British people have shown immense generosity in situations like this and the UK government will help that generosity go twice as far.
"For people wanting to help civilians in Gaza caught up in this crisis, giving now means every pound they donate will buy twice as many food parcels, provide twice as many blankets and help twice as many people to get through this crisis."
The UK government said the £2m commitment would take its total support for the people of Gaza since the start of the crisis to £17 million.
Saleh Saeed, chief executive of the DEC, an umbrella organisation which brings together 13 UK aid charities to deal with international crises, said this was a "vital moment" for Gaza.
"Hundreds of thousands of people have left their homes, and whilst many are now returning the situation they are returning to is very grave," he said.
"They have limited access to even the most basic human needs including food and water.
"The healthcare system is on the verge of collapse."
He said work by major aid agencies was being scaled up "as the ceasefire continues to hold", but DEC members "urgently need money".
Four weeks of fierce fighting between Israeli forces and militants in Gaza claimed more than 1,900 lives.
Palestinian officials say at least 1,875 people have been killed since Israel launched Operation Protective Edge on 8 July.
Israel's government says 64 soldiers have been killed, along with two Israeli civilians and a Thai national.


text: Take Me On Vacation! June 4, 2015 Paul Witter Remote Tropical Paradise. I crave to be kissed by the sun, to take off my sweater, put on a cute dress and frolic happily in a beach setting. It's been a cool spring here in greater Los Angeles, after astrangely warm winter. It's not quite beach weather in the truest sense yet. I recently got a tiny taste of this on a very short visit with in-laws in Florida. I got to have a one day holiday at the beach. Just a quick jaunt to relax, decompress and have some fun. I swam in the wonderfully warm Atlantic and ate at my favorite old spot. I was smiling all day from ear to ear and it left me gratefully wanting more!As for the clothes… You know I love clothing that incorporates specialness and practicality, things you'll enjoy wearing for a long time, that feel good. I don't believe in trendy, throw-away clothes and fast-fashion. I love pieces that transition easily from city to resort, from office to outing. Oh, how I love good dresses! We've already made some lovely ones, along with some easy separates, with this idea in mind, and I hope you'll love wearing them. Now, I'm fixing to design some more. Work in progress details will be forthcoming, as I document our slow-fashion journey. Stay tuned… Me in Florida, at my favorite spot. (The Lighthouse at Ponce Inlet) It's all I can think about lately. Well, perhaps not all I think about, but it is definitely a dominant thought and desire. That, and what to wear on said holiday, what to make/design. It is respite and inspiration that I seek. Ideas of lovely, warm weather dresses and separates are swirling in my head like a movie reel. I know, I know I live in Southern California…but, it feels like ages since I've had a proper holiday. I want to be by the sea, someplace warm, tropical and remote, where I can be barefoot for much of the time. More and more I want to design warm weather clothes that are versatile and transitional. Fun & Fabulous Liberty dresses really make a splash! We make them to order and they transition well. CLICK HERE Other than fabulous dresses, I can pretty much live in sarongs with a variety of appropriate toppers. What are you craving to wear? Where are you longing to go? Let me know, chime in, let's get a conversation going. The Sea is in my soul. Subscribe Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. First Name Last Name Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy. Thank you!


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There are many species of thrushes, and all have diets consisting of a combination of insects, berries and seeds. The specific plants and insects a thrush eats vary by region. They tend to feed mostly on insects and berries in the spring and summer and seeds during the winter.
The varied thrush is a species that is common in the western United States and Canada. It lives in damp, mossy forests and feeds on the insects and berries found within these forests. In the winter, varied thrushes can be seen along roadsides and lawns, where they are typically searching for seeds. They do most of their foraging on the ground, seeking brush for cover when possible. Females use twigs, moss and leaves to build nests in the bases of tree trunks, and both male and female birds feed the young.
Another common type of thrush is the wood thrush. Found in eastern North America, it is most prevalent in forests containing American beech, maple, eastern hemlock and oak trees. Their diets consist largely of fruits like fox grapes, blueberries and elderberries, although they also eat small invertebrates, such as worms. They pre-soften both fruits and worms before feeding them to their young. Wood thrushes build their nests in the lower branches of saplings and shrubs.


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LUCC is an active club which prides itself on its relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We encourage paddlers of all abilities from complete novices through to extreme adrenaline junkies. There are opportunities to participate just for fun or at a competitive level in various disciplines such as slalom, canoe polo or at wild water races. We paddle on rivers in the local area such as the Lune, Leven and Kent but also venture further afield for destinations such as Wales or as far out to the French and Austrian Alps.
The club is very fortunate to have four free pool sessions a week which allows us to focus on canoe polo and kayaking skills. We also have a variety of kit to borrow ranging from Canadian canoes, play boats, river boats, polo carbons to wetsuits, cags, buoyancy aids, helmets and paddles. Come along and give it a go, we look forward to welcoming you into the club.


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Painting lessons will be done in a public place and can be one-on-one or in groups. The cost will be $35 per person for a two hour session. Hector will bring brushes and paint, all you need to bring is a canvas and a willingness to learn. Learn how to paint today or give the gift to someone else! You can view my calendar on the navigation bar above to schedule painting lessons with me online. Just be sure to schedule four 30 minute blocks since the lessons are two hours.
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April 25th
Visit of the Joan Peters Art Gallery
The Alliance Francaise of Sarasota's monthly lunch is coming up soon. This month, they are traveling to Bradenton and visiting the Joan Peters Art Gallery in French !
Visit the Joan Peters Art Gallery in Bradenton on April 25th at 11:15 A.M. (presentation in French).
1210 11th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
Optional lunch and visit of other area galleries afterwards.
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Ireland´s Varadkar pledges `best possible deal´ in run-up to Brexit
Ireland's premier has vowed to bring home "the best possible deal" ahead of the final negotiations to agree the terms of the UK's withdrawal from the European Union.
The UK and EU are hoping to reach agreement in talks over Brexit next month, including for a transition period up to the end of 2020.
The UK is set to leave the EU on March 29 2019.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has described Brexit as the "greatest challenge" to Ireland since independence.
"We're working tirelessly to get the best possible deal for this country," he told the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce during a visit to the north-west of Ireland on Tuesday.
"This means preparing our businesses and our agriculture sector, as well as ensuring the transport sector is ready for whatever happens.
"Ireland's contingency planning is well advanced. We must plan for all scenarios, including an unlikely one – no deal."
Mr Varadkar reminded the audience in the border town of measures previously announced, including the preparation of Irish ports and airports to "take account of a changed trading relationship with Britain post-Brexit".
Ireland's Budget 2018 saw the announcement of a number of measures, including a 300 million euro Brexit Loan Scheme for businesses and a 25 million euro Brexit Response Loan Scheme for the agri-food sector.
Mr Varadkar said it is the Government's desire that there will be the "closest possible relationship" between the EU and UK after Brexit.
"If that does not prove possible, the backstop will be in place as part of the withdrawal treaty to ensure no hard border on the island and this will apply unless and until a better solution is found,
agreed and implemented," he said.
"The Government has always been clear that the outcome it is seeking from the EU-UK negotiations must include the protection of the Good Friday Agreement and the avoidance of any hard border on the
island of Ireland.
The Irish Government is seeking to avoid a hard border with Northern Ireland (Brian Lawless/PA)
"Our priority is that work continues on the conclusion of the Withdrawal Agreement, including the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland, which encompasses the backstop for the border.
"At the same time, it is vital to Ireland's interests that the EU's Single Market is fully protected. It is crucially important that we maintain a level playing field for our businesses and investment.
"You can be sure that the Government will be deeply engaged and vigilant on all aspects of Brexit in the weeks ahead. We will bring home the best deal possible and we will stand our ground."
A small number of protesters associated with the Irish Republican Socialist Party (IRSP) held a demonstration against Mr Varadkar in Letterkenny during his address to the chamber.
A spokesman said the protest was over the appointment of Drew Harris as Garda Commissioner and the ongoing housing crisis in Ireland.
Earlier Mr Varadkar visited E+I Engineering Ltd in Burnfoot where he welcomed the creation of 90 new jobs.
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- the party's policies and procedures; and
- all information contained in this document, but excludes information that the other party can establish:
- is known by or is in the other party's possession or control other than through a breach of this document and is not subject to any obligation of confidence; or
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- Fees & Charges include (but are not limited to):
- Recruiter's Fees;
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- Release Fees; and
- iv Any other fees & charges as set out in the Platform and/or Project from time-to-time.
- Force Majeure means an event or cause beyond the reasonable control of the party claiming force majeure. It includes each of the following, to the extent it is beyond the reasonable control of that party:
- act of God, lightning, storm, flood, fire, earthquake or explosion cyclone, tidal wave, landslide, adverse weather conditions;
- act of public enemy, war (declared or undeclared), terrorism, sabotage, blockade, revolution, riot, insurrection, civil commotion, epidemic;
- the effect of any change in applicable laws, orders, rules or regulations of any government or other competent authority; and
- embargo, inability to obtain necessary materials, equipment or facilities, or power or water shortage.
- General Conditions means the terms and conditions set out in the section of these Terms entitled 'General Conditions'.
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- The singular includes the plural and the opposite also applies.
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- Mentioning anything after includes, including, or similar expressions, does not limit anything else that might be included.
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- A reference to information includes information of any kind in any form or medium, whether formal or informal, written or unwritten, for example, computer software or programs, concepts, data, drawings, ideas, knowledge, procedures, source codes or object codes, technology or trade secrets.
- A reference to dollars or $ is to an amount in United States currency.
2. Agreement & ApplicationThese Terms apply for all Users that are using or accessing the Platform for a Client who is located in the United States. For all other Users there is a separate terms of use that apply on the Australian version of the Platform that can be found on www.recruitloop.com.au.
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- Background & Introduction;
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- Any Special Conditions.
These Terms may be updated by RecruitLoop at its absolute discretion from time-to-time, and unless stated otherwise by RecruitLoop in writing, such updates shall come into effect for use of the Platform upon acceptance of the update by the User. Acceptance shall be deemed where the user has been notified of the updates and continues to use the Platform. Where the User does not accept such changes it must immediately notify RecruitLoop and cease to use the Platform.
3. PlatformThe Platform is only accessible to the User for Term set out in the Particulars.
The Platform may be available in various modules, packages and combinations, which the User may upgrade, downgrade or otherwise access or subscribe separately or together from time-to-time as indicated by RecruitLoop in its absolute discretion.
The User agrees and accepts that the Platform is:
- hosted by RecruitLoop and shall only be installed, accessed and maintained by the User, accessed using the internet or other connection to RecruitLoop's servers and is not available 'locally' from the User's systems; and
- managed and supported exclusively by RecruitLoop from RecruitLoop's third party server hosting the Platform and that no 'back-end' access to the Platform is available to the User unless expressly agreed in writing.
RecruitLoop shall not exercise its rights under clause 3.4 in a manner that would intentionally cause the User to lose access to User Data, other than in accordance with the terms of these Terms.
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RecruitLoop may issue the license to the User on any further terms or limitations (including the number of users) as it sees fit.
RecruitLoop may revoke or suspend the User's license(s) in its absolute discretion for any reason that it sees fit, including for breach of the terms and conditions in these Terms by the User's users. RecruitLoop will ordinarily advise the User of any suspension or revocation however it is under no obligation to do so.
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- it shall only use the Platform for legal purposes and shall not use it to engage any conduct that is unlawful, immoral, threatening, abusive or in a way that is deemed unreasonable by RecruitLoop in its discretion;
- all information it provides to RecruitLoop and/or in connection with the Platform will be accurate, truthful and compliant in all respects; and
- it shall not bring the reputation of RecruitLoop into disrepute by way of its use of the Platform.
- transmit, post, distribute, store or destroy material, including without limitation RecruitLoop Platform, in violation of any applicable law or regulation, including but not limited to laws or regulations governing the collection, processing, or transfer of personal information, or in breach of RecruitLoop's privacy policy;
- take any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on any RecruitLoop website's infrastructure;
- use any device to navigate or search any RecruitLoop website other than the tools available on the website, generally available third party web browsers, or other tools approved by RecruitLoop;
- use any data mining, robots or similar data gathering or extraction methods;
- violate or attempt to violate the security of RecruitLoop website including attempting to probe, scan or test the vulnerability of a system or network or to breach security or authentication measures without proper authorization;
- forge any TCP/IP packet header or any part of the header information in any e-mail or newsgroup posting;
- reverse engineer or decompile any parts of any RecruitLoop website;
- aggregate, copy or duplicate in any manner any of the RecruitLoop Content or information available from any RecruitLoop website, including expired Recruiter or Client postings, other than as permitted by these Terms;
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- post any content or material that promotes or endorses false or misleading information or illegal activities, or endorses or provides instructional information about illegal activities or other activities prohibited by these Terms, such as making or buying illegal weapons, violating someone's privacy, providing or creating computer viruses or pirating media;
- share with a third party any login credentials to RecruitLoop website;
- access data not intended for You or logging into a server or account which You are not authorized to access;
- post or submit to any RecruitLoop website any incomplete, false or inaccurate biographical information or information which is not Your own;
- post content that contains restricted or password-only access pages, or hidden pages or images;
- solicit passwords or personally identifiable information from other Users;
- delete or alter any material posted by any other person or entity;
- harass, incite harassment or advocate harassment of any group, company, or individual;
- send unsolicited mail or email, make unsolicited phone calls or send unsolicited faxes promoting and/or advertising products or services to any User, or contact any users that have specifically requested not to be contacted by You;
- attempt to interfere with service to any User, host or network, including, without limitation, via means of submitting a virus to any RecruitLoop website, overloading, "flooding", "spamming", "mailbombing" or "crashing";
- promote or endorse an illegal or unauthorized copy of another person's copyrighted work, such by as providing or making available pirated computer programs or links to them, providing or making available information to circumvent manufacture-installed copy-protect devices, or providing or making available pirated music or other media or links to pirated music or other media files; or
- use the RecruitLoop services for any unlawful purpose or any illegal activity, or post or submit any content that is defamatory, libelous, implicitly or explicitly offensive, vulgar, obscene, threatening, abusive, hateful, racist, discriminatory, of a menacing character or likely to cause annoyance, inconvenience, embarrassment, anxiety or could cause harassment to any person or include any links to pornographic, indecent or sexually explicit material of any kind, as determined by RecruitLoop's discretion.
Violations of system or network security may result in civil and/or criminal liability. RecruitLoop will investigate occurrences which may involve such violations and may involve, and cooperate with, law enforcement authorities in prosecuting Users who are involved in such violations.
6. Authorised UsersThe User shall authorise users to access the Platform in its absolute discretion. RecruitLoop accepts no liability for access to User Data by users authorised by the User or using login details of users authorised by the User.
The User is solely responsible for the security of its usernames and passwords which provide access to the Platform including the restriction of access due to a change in the User's staff.
The User is responsible for ensuring that users comply with these Terms in full and are liable for any breach of them.
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- YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORD SECRET. RecruitLoop takes appropriate measures to secure your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration or disclosure. However, the Internet is an open system and RecuitLoop cannot guarantee that unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat those measures or use your personal information for improper purposes.
8. User DataRecruitLoop obtains no right, title or interest in User Data including any Intellectual Property found within it. RecruitLoop accepts no liability for the content of User Data.
The User is responsible for the accuracy, quality and legality of User Data and the users that create, access and/or use User Data.
Despite clause 8.1 RecruitLoop shall be authorised to permanently delete User Data where:
- Outstanding Fees & Charges remain unpaid in accordance with clauses 10 and 11; and/or
- The User deregisters or is inactive for a period of 36 months;
RecruitLoop bears no responsibility for User Data and it is the User's sole responsibility to ensure that it has backups and/or redundant access to the User Data stored in the Platform.
9. Project MaterialAll Project Material shall be stored on the Platform at the sole risk of the Client.
The Client is responsible for the accuracy, quality and legality of Project Material on the Platform and the Users that create, access and/or use the Project Material.
To enable RecruitLoop to provide the Platform, the User irrevocably grants RecruitLoop a royalty-free, worldwide and non-exclusive license over all Project Material in the Platform and warrants that it has the authority and/or consent of any third-party intellectual property holders with respect to any Project Material that becomes subject to the license.
10. PrivacyRecruitLoop hereby incorporates by reference the privacy policy appearing on "//recruitloop.com/privacy" as amended from time to time into these Terms.
11. Fees & ChargesThe User agrees to pay all Fees & Charges as and when they fall due and to the extent permissible by law Fees & Charges are non-cancellable or refundable once ordered or paid.
The User agrees to pay RecruitLoop the Fees & Charges as agreed for each Project.
RecruitLoop may introduce new services and/or Fees & Charges by giving the User written notice of their availability and applicability.
RecruitLoop shall notify the User of any changes to existing Fees & Charges.
If the User does not accept a change to Fees & Charges, the User must notify RecruitLoop.
RecruitLoop may revoke or suspend the User's license to access the Platform for unpaid Fees & Charges without liability.
Where RecruitLoop:
- is required to perform any services for the User outside of what is set out in these Terms or otherwise in writing; and
- is subject to delays caused by changes or complexities outside of its control (and not caused by its breach of these Terms); then the User agrees that RecruitLoop shall be entitled to charge the User an additional amount that is reasonable for the service performed.
12. Invoicing & PaymentsRecruitLoop shall issue the Client a Tax Invoice for all Fees & Charges. The terms of payment set out in the Particulars shall apply.
Should the User dispute a Tax Invoice, the User must notify RecruitLoop of the disputed item within 5 Business Days of the date of the Tax Invoice. The User must pay the amount of the Tax Invoice not in dispute within the prescribed payment period.
Overdue Tax Invoices shall accrue interest at the rate of 1.5% per month, or in default, the maximum rate of penalty interest prescribed under law.
The User authorises RecruitLoop to use the User's information for the purposes of obtaining a credit assessment or to otherwise make investigations as to the User's payment history.
No refunds are offered unless all Invoices have been paid and the Recruiter's Services have not been provided by the Recruiter in accordance with the Project, in which case the RecruitLoop Fee shall be deducted prior to the balance being refunded to the Client.
The Client accepts that where Fees are payable for the Recruiter's Services that the Client becomes jointly and severally liable to RecruitLoop and the Recruiter for payment of the Fees. RecruitLoop may authorise (or otherwise waive any prohibition) for the Recruiter to claim the Fees directly from the Recruiter.
13. DataSecurity. RecruitLoop takes the security of the Platform and the privacy of its users very seriously, and shall take reasonable steps to ensure that the Platform is secure from unauthorised access consistent with commercially-available ongoing online security practices. The User agrees that:
- the User shall not do anything to prejudice the security or privacy of RecruitLoop's systems or the information on them; and
- RecruitLoop is in no way liable for any breach of its systems that results in unauthorised access to or corruption of User Data., including but not limited to viruses
Storage. RecruitLoop may limit the amount of data that the User stores in the Platform, and shall advise the User of such. Data that is stored with RecruitLoop shall be stored according to accepted industry standards.
Backup. RecruitLoop shall perform backups of its entire system in as reasonable manner and at such times and intervals as is reasonable for its business purposes. RecruitLoop does not warrant that it is able to backup or recover specific User Data from any period of time unless so stated in writing by RecruitLoop.
Transfer & Return. Upon request, RecruitLoop shall export all the User Data and return same to the User by way of physical media or download, as is appropriate, and the User shall pay Fees & Charges and reimburse RecruitLoop for any reasonable expenses incurred in doing so (such as freight and insurance).
14. AccessPlatform. By accepting the terms of these Terms the User agrees that RecruitLoop shall provide access to the solution to the best of its abilities, however it accepts no responsibility for ongoing, uninterrupted or fault-free access to the Platform for any reason whatsoever.
15. Intellectual PropertyTrademarks. RecruitLoop has moral & registered rights in its trademarks and the User shall not copy, alter, use or otherwise deal in the marks without the prior written consent of RecruitLoop.
Proprietary Information. The Platform may use software and other proprietary systems and Intellectual Property for which RecruitLoop has appropriate authority to use, and the User agrees that such is protected by copyright, trademarks, patents, proprietary rights and other laws, both domestically and internationally. The User warrants that it shall not infringe on any third-party rights through the use of the Platform.
Platform. The User agrees and accepts that the Platform is the Intellectual Property of RecruitLoop and the User further warrants that by using the Platform the User will not:
- copy the Platform or the services that it provides for the User's own commercial purposes; and
- directly or indirectly copy, recreate, decompile, reverse engineer or otherwise obtain, modify or use any source or object code, architecture, algorithms contained in the Platform or any documentation associated with it.
16. Confidential InformationEach party acknowledges and agrees that:
- Confidential Information is secret, confidential and valuable to the disclosing party (Discloser);
- it owes an obligation of confidence to the Discloser concerning Confidential Information;
- it must not disclose Confidential Information to a third party except as permitted in these Terms;
- Unless provided for in these Terms, all Intellectual Property rights remain vested in the Discloser and disclosure of Confidential Information does not in any way transfer or assign any rights or interests in such Intellectual Property to the receiving party; and
- any breach or threatened breach by the receiving party of an obligation under these Terms may cause the Discloser immediate and irreparable harm for which damages alone may not be an adequate remedy. Consequently the Discloser has the right, in addition to other remedies available at law or in equity, to seek injunctive relief against the receiving party (and its agents, assigns, employees, officers and directors, personally) or to compel specific performance of this clause.
- Any actual, suspected, likely or threatened breach by it of clause 15.1;
- Any actual, suspected, likely or threatened breach by any person of any obligation in relation to Confidential Information; or
- Any actual, suspected, likely or threatened theft, loss, damage, or unauthorised access, use or disclosure of or to any Confidential Information.
- Any actual, suspected, likely or threatened breach of a term of these Terms; or
- Any theft, loss, damage or unauthorised access, use or disclosure of or to any Confidential Information that is or was in its possession or control.
They shall constitute data controllers in common in respect of the personal data of candidates and prospects that may be exchanged between them. Personal data may include contact details, CVs, references and other information provided directly by the data subject or otherwise collated about them for the purposes of assessing their suitability for a position.
Each party shall be responsible for complying with all applicable data protection laws relevant to its own processing of the personal data concerned.
Each party shall ensure that they take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard the security of the personal data in its possession and control.
They will co-operate in relation to any exercise by a data subject of its rights in relation to the personal data that may be held by both of them and shall each ensure that its own processing activities are communicated to the relevant data subjects in accordance with applicable law.
Neither party shall retain the personal data for longer than is necessary for its purpose (unless otherwise required or permitted by law).
17. Liability & IndemnityThe User agrees that it uses the Platform at its own risk.
The User acknowledges that RecruitLoop is not responsible for the conduct or activities of any user and that RecruitLoop is not liable for such under any circumstances.
The User agrees to indemnify RecruitLoop for any loss, damage, cost or expense that RecruitLoop may suffer or incur as a result of or in connection with the User's use of or conduct in connection with the Platform, including any breach by the User of these Terms.
In no circumstances will RecruitLoop be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential or indirect damages, loss or corruption of data, loss of profits, goodwill, bargain or opportunity, loss of anticipated savings or any other similar or analogous loss resulting from the User's access to, or use of, or inability to use the Platform or any content, or in any way relating to an experience itself (or the provision or non-provision of an experience), whether based on warranty, contract, tort, negligence, in equity or any other legal theory, and whether or not RecruitLoop knew or should have known of the possibility of such damage to business interruption of any type, whether in tort, contract or otherwise.
18. Limitation of Liability
20. BreachWhere a party is in breach of these Terms, the other party may issue a written notice (Breach Notice) requiring the party in breach that must set out:
- the nature of the breach;
- the provisions of the Agreement that are alleged to have been breached;
- a reasonable timeframe to remedy the breach in not less than 10 Business Days; and
- The action required to remedy the breach.
- the steps taken to remedy the breach; or
- why the party believes it is not in breach as put forward in the Breach Notice,
Failure to remedy a breach set out in a Breach Notice shall be a material breach of these Terms (Material Breach).
21. TerminationBreach. Where a party is in Material Breach of these Terms, the other party may terminate these Terms by giving written notice of termination, which shall become effective 5 Business Days after the date of the notice.
Cancellation or Non-Renewal. The User may deregister from the Platform (and therefore terminate the agreement formed by these Terms) by giving RecruitLoop written notice. RecruitLoop may terminate these Terms at any time by giving written notice to the User.
Insolvency. Either party may terminate these Terms immediately by notice, if the other party:
- stops or suspends or threatens to stop or suspend payment of all or a class of its debts;
- is insolvent within the meaning of Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978, as amended, codified in Title 11 of the United States Code and commonly referred to as the "Bankruptcy Code";
- has an administrator appointed in respect of it;
- has an order made or a resolution passed for its winding up or dissolution or it enters into an arrangement, compromise or composition with or assignment for the benefit of its creditors or a class of them;
- has any security enforced over, or a distress, execution or other similar process levied or served against, the whole or a substantial part of its assets or undertaking; or
- Is subject to any event which, under the law of any relevant jurisdiction, has an analogous or equivalent effect to any of the events listed above.
The rights and obligations under the relevant provisions of clauses 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 survive termination of these Terms, as well as any other provisions that are intended or expressed to survive termination.
22. DisputesNegotiation. If there is a dispute between the parties relating to or arising out of these Terms, then within five Business Days of a party notifying the other party of a dispute, senior representatives from each party must meet and use all reasonable endeavours acting in good faith to resolve the dispute by joint discussions.
Mediation. If the dispute between the parties relating to or arising out of these Terms is not resolved within five Business Days of notification of the dispute under Clause 19.1, the parties must agree to submit the dispute to mediation, administered by lawyers engaged in alternative dispute resolution.
Arbitration. If the dispute between the parties relating to or arising out of these Terms is not settled by mediation under Clause 22.2, either party may by written notice to the other refer the dispute to arbitration. Arbitration shall be conducted on a confidential basis pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any decision or award as a result of any such arbitration proceeding shall be in writing and shall provide an explanation for all conclusions of law and fact and shall include the assessment of costs, expenses, and reasonable attorneys' fees. The parties reserve the right to object to any individual who shall be employed by or affiliated with a competing organization or entity. An award of arbitration may be confirmed in a court of competent jurisdiction.
Court proceedings. A party may not commence court proceedings in relation to a dispute relating to or arising out of these Terms until it has exhausted the procedures in this clause 19 unless the party seeks appropriate injunctive or other interlocutory relief to preserve property or rights or to avoid losses that are not compensable in damages.
23. Force MajeureIf a party is prevented in whole or in part from carrying out its obligations under these Terms as a result of Force Majeure, it will promptly notify the other party accordingly. The notice must:
- specify the obligations and the extent to which it cannot perform those obligations;
- fully describe the event of Force Majeure;
- estimate the time during which the Force Majeure will continue; and
- Specify the measures proposed to be adopted to remedy or abate the Force Majeure.
The party that is prevented from carrying out its obligations under these Terms as a result of Force Majeure must remedy the Force Majeure to the extent reasonably practicable and resume performance of its obligations as soon as reasonably possible.
The party that is prevented from carrying out its obligations under these Terms as a result of Force Majeure must take all action reasonably practicable to mitigate any loss suffered by the other party as a result of the party's failure to carry out its obligations under these Terms.
The term of these Terms will not be extended by the period of Force Majeure.
24. Electronic Execution, Communication & AmendmentThe parties agree that these Terms may be executed electronically and that any signature required directly or incidental to these Terms may be made electronically except where required to be physically made under law or violative of the Electronic Transactions Act (UETA).
The User can direct notices, enquiries, complaints and so forth to RecruitLoop as set out on the Platform. RecruitLoop will notify the User of a change of details from time-to-time.
RecruitLoop will send the User notices and other correspondence to the details that the User submits to RecruitLoop in the User Data, or that the User notifies RecruitLoop of from time-to-time. It is the User's responsibility to update its contact details as they change.
A consent, notice or communication under these Terms is effective if it is sent as an electronic communication unless required to be physically delivered under law.
25. AssignmentRecruitLoop may assign the benefit of these Terms to any third-party at any time by giving the User written notice, and the User agrees to do all things reasonably necessary to effect such assignment.
The User must obtain the written approval of RecruitLoop before assigning its rights under these Terms, and any purported assignment without such consent shall be deemed a material breach of these Terms.
26. GeneralPriority. To the extent that any terms of the Particulars are inconsistent with the terms of the General Conditions, the terms of the General Conditions shall prevail. To the extent that the Special Conditions are inconsistent with any other terms of these Terms, the Special Conditions shall prevail.
Disclaimer. Each party acknowledges that it has not relied on any representation, warranty or statement made by any other party, other than as set out in these Terms.
Relationship. The relationship of the parties to these Terms does not form a joint venture or partnership.
Waiver. No clause of these Terms will be deemed waived and no breach excused unless such waiver or consent is provided in writing.
Further Assurances. Each party must do anything necessary (including executing agreements and documents) to give full effect to these Terms and the transaction facilitated by it.
Governing Law. This Agreement and any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement ("Dispute") will be governed as to all matters, including, but not limited to the validity, construction and performance of this Agreement, by and under the laws of the State of California, United States of America, without giving effect to conflicts of law principles thereof. Any and all actions, lawsuits, or other legal proceedings related to such Dispute shall be filed only in the federal or state courts located in San Francisco, California. Each of the Parties hereby consents to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the federal or state courts located in San Francisco, California, USA.
Liability for Expenses. Each party must pay its own expenses incurred in negotiating, executing, stamping and registering these Terms.
Inconsistency. If these Terms are inconsistent with any other previous document or Agreement between the parties, this document prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.
Severability. Any clause of these Terms, which is invalid or unenforceable, is ineffective to the extent of the invalidity or unenforceability without affecting the remaining clauses of these Terms.


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In 1914, renowned mystery writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle invites four guests to his English country home. Each visitor has a connection to the infamous "Piltdown Man," purported to be the missing link between ape and man—later exposed as a hoax. Swinging back and forth through time, Fake investigates how "Piltdown" rattled assumptions about evolution, faith and science—and how we are transformed by our quest for the truth.
Selected audio clip from FAKE
Produced by LA Theatre Works
"...Fake could only have been conjured by someone who has lived an exceedingly full life -- a true adult who has experienced the glitter of sophisticated worldliness, the cynical weariness of intense careerism, the devastating ache that comes with severe loss and intense memory, and the crushing impact of profound love and death. Ironically, there is nothing at all artificial about "Fake," aside from its meticulously crafted structure, which so cleverly adapts aspects of the traditional detective story (complete with the participation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes), and then so seamlessly transforms the genre into the most probing of metaphysical investigations. This is a wonderfully mature, richly multifaceted piece of work..."
- Chicago Sun Times
"...Fake is a very original work (directed, as well as written, by Mr. Simonson) displaying tremendous grace and polish. And with some fine dramatic flourishes of its own, and very impressive double-casting (in back-and-forth scenes set in 1914 and 1953), the show makes mysterious twins out of fact and faith, holding each up to the light of reason... it's still a lot of fun to see how he gets to his conclusion..."
- Talkin Broadway
"...For all its maneuverings, manipulations, and hidden agendas, Fake is more than a clockwork entertainment. Simonson uses the Piltdown Man fraud to set intellectual as well as theatrical mousetraps, opening up discussions about religion and science, God, history, nationalism, human nature, the politics of proof, and crucially, how we know what we think we know..."
- Chicago Reader


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One of the things to consider when it comes to God's plan for our lives is that we don't know the Master Plan. But we know God does.
One of the most spiritual leaders/mentors I have ever known, Tom Elie, has told me often "Life turns out very different than we expect." He refers to God calling him to be a worship pastor, then a Sr Pastor, then a missionary evangelist to India. He says he would have never picked India, but felt God drew him there at just the right time. Now he has been able to lead over 1/2 million people to Jesus Christ and to fund over 100 fresh water wells for villages without clean, running water (impure drinking water is the #1 cause of infant mortality according to the UN). Tom didn't have it all planned out. He simply followed God in the things he knew he should be doing morally and allowed the Holy Spirit to lead him daily and at key decisions in his life.
I would be doing a disservice if I stated God's calling on each of our lives is as simple as choosing a personal definition of success and pursuing it over the next 40-50 years before we retire. Mark Batterson was right when he said "most of us have no idea where we are going most of the time." Recently Steve Hill shared with our home church that one of the greatest truths of Scripture is that we will at times not know what God is up to in our lives. Although God speaks to us and comforts us, we will NOT have clear direction in some areas of our lives when we need it most. Instead we remain dependent on Christ. We walk in what we feel is the right direction, prayerfully and with trust God will speak clearly if needed.
With all this in mind, one of the greatest truths of calling is that God will use storms, tragedies, hardships, discouraging words, failures and loss to direct us into his plans for us. Mark Batterson dedicates a chapter of his new book Wild Goose Chase to this subject, which he refers to as Shipwrecks and Snakebites. The story goes something like this:
Referring to Paul towards the end of the book of Acts ... Paul is taken prisoner en route to Rome where he will face the authorities on his trouble causing missionary work all over the world. While on the way, the ship encounters massive storms and the crew and prisoners endure a shipwreck. The ship busts to pieces and yet after some time afloat they all make it safely to shore on an island called Malta. They greet the islanders and begin building a fire. As Paul is gathering driftwood a poisonous snake bites him in the hand. The islanders are shocked at the wrath of God and that this man Paul would have escaped death in the form of shipwreck only to die by the hands of this snake. Paul may have wondered many moments of his life, and most especially in this one ... why am I here? What did I do to deserve this? What about God's call on my life to reach the nations? What about the dreams God put in my heart? Ever prayed this gut wrenchingly honest prayer yourself? ... Paul shakes the snake off into the fire. He doesn't die. Now the islanders praise the favor of God on his life. He begins to pray for the sick. After some time, everyone on the entire island gets healed and many come to faith in Christ. What seemed to be a Shipwreck and Snakebite in Paul's life, hundreds of miles off course from where he was SUPPOSED TO BE, ends up being right in the plan of God as an island experiences revival and encounters Jesus Christ. God has a way of using the shipwrecks and snakebites in our lives to direct us into his divine purposes for us.
What should we do when navigating storms?
1. Trust in God's plan even when it is beyond our understanding and we feel we may have missed a turn somewhere down the road.
2. Draw near to God and remain dependent on his continual direction.
3. Ask God to use the shipwrecks and snakebites in our lives to bring him glory and notice when he does.


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|felix winkelmann
|Re: [Chicken-users] Spiffy crashes occasionally
|Mon, 13 Jun 2005 09:10:59 +0200
On 6/11/05, Peter Bex <address@hidden> wrote: > Hi all, > > Spiffy just crashed on my machine. The error I got is pretty lame: > thread thread2118 terminated with exception: can not write to socket: (18 > "HTTP/1.1") > Error: (tcp-accept) could not accept from listener: #<tcp-listener> > > Apparently for some reason something happens to the socket... Spiffy dies > because it doesn't catch any exceptions of this kind. Maybe the error > reporting for tcp-accept can be improved to give some strerror(3) info so > we know /why/ this is failing. I'll added this. Thanks for the suggestion. > > Before these errors there was an instance of the usual error: can not > write to socket (22 "...") where "..." is 112 Kb of binary data. If > someone thinks it is useful info, I can mail them the log of that. > No, I on't think this is necessary. This must be highly client-dependent. I will try to improve spiffy to handle this more gracefully. Even if I can't directly find out what the problem is, we can at least make it more robust. cheers, felix
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