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Occupy Oakland fallout may echo beyond downtown
Three events planned for Oakland's historic Rotunda Hall were canceled this month. Four cafes abutting Frank Ogawa Plaza say customers are reluctant to visit, and they've cut employee hours. Several merchants on or around Broadway, including the Oaksterdam marijuana empire, say business is down.
Meanwhile, two other cafes at the plaza say sales are better than ever. And a block away at City Center Plaza, the midday flow of office workers grabbing lunch is undiminished.
As Occupy Oakland enters its fifth week, the encampment's impact on neighborhood businesses appears to consist largely of reduced sales - and a few increased sales - in the immediate vicinity, according to local merchants. But city leaders worry that something larger is at stake: Oakland's image as a place to shop, eat out or run a business.
Some store owners attribute the sales declines to customers' reluctance to brave the sights, sounds and smells of the 180-tent encampment. Protesters say that overblown media coverage and fear of police brutality could be daunting visitors.
"We are very distressed by the broad impact the encampment has had on downtown," said J.C. Wallace, president of the Downtown Oakland Association. "This is hurting people who can't afford to be hurt, primarily small-business owners. It definitely deters people from coming downtown; there are fewer customers and business is down."
In a survey this week of 1,100 Oakland voters and likely voters, the Chamber of Commerce found that 37 percent said the camp made them less likely to visit downtown.
Jesse Smith, who is part of Occupy Oakland's Local Business Liaison committee, said many establishments reporting fewer customers "only experienced a detriment after the police action," referring to the Oct. 25 clash between protesters and police in riot gear. He said that shows that it is fear of the police, not the protesters, keeping people away.
Informal Chronicle canvassing of 30 small restaurants and retailers near the camp found 16 reporting negative consequences from the encampment, three saying business had improved and the rest reporting no impact.
"We're trying to survive, but we are losing money daily," said Marzouk Amari, manager of the Plaza Cafe, which looks out on the edges of the camp. On a recent lunchtime, only two tables were occupied while one customer waited at the steam table. "Usually we have a line out the door and every table, inside and outside, is full," he said.
Out of five full-time workers, he's asked one to take vacation and cut the others' hours in half, he said.
Three other plaza restaurants, the Rotisserie, Caffe Teatro and the Juice Joint Eatery, said their business is down too. Nohemi Perez, owner of the Juice Joint, said she cut a couple of hours off her employees' shifts and works longer hours herself. "We are about 20 percent slower every day," she said.
But at the Rising Loafer Cafe and Bakery, which directly fronts the encampment, owner Maria Gastelumendi said her business is up 50 percent because many Occupy protesters and visitors to the camp are eating there.
At the corner of Broadway, Tully's Coffee saw business rise after vandals smashed its store windows during the general strikes, said manager Shari River.
"People saw all the media coverage and they came from far and wide to show support," she said. She said she appreciates the peacefulness of the majority of protesters, who helped evict the vandals and board up the windows.
Occupy participants said they encourage supporters to patronize local shops and cafes, to volunteer time to help with graffiti cleanup and to raise money to repair vandalism.
"Any business we're hurting, we'll put it on Facebook, Twitter and our website and ask people to please shop there," said Adam Jordan, an Occupy protester and a member of the Onyx Organizing Committee grassroots organization. "We get a lot of people at our events - we're urging them to shop at local businesses."
Smith said the occupation had helped many credit unions attract new members as part of Nov. 5's Bank Transfer Day, which encouraged consumers to withdraw their money from large banks. That movement sprang up independently of Occupy, but was promoted by Occupy supporters.
Even some merchants far from downtown said the camp is hurting them as the city diverts resources to Occupy.
"There is more litter on the streets and the police aren't around," said Stan Dodson, a bakery manager and co-chair of the Business and Professional Association for the Dimond District, about 4 miles from downtown. "There has been a real decrease in services to our neighborhood."
Deborah Boyer, president of the Lake Merritt/Uptown District Association, said she understands that issues surrounding the encampment are nuanced.
"There is a lot of positive sentiment toward the intent of this movement and a lot of frustration and disappointment that what I think most people intended as a peaceful message was derailed by fringe groups to become an opportunity for property damage," she said. "We need to move on from where we are now. We're at a place where what is happening in Frank Ogawa Plaza has devolved."
Immediately adjacent to the plaza, the impact continues to be felt from the soaring gold-trimmed dome of the Rotunda Hall to the bench where a shoeshine guy waits for business.
Midge Walterhouse, events manager at the Rotunda, said three events, ranging from 150 guests to 300 guests, were canceled this month because organizers worried about guests being heckled or having safety issues. A total of 44 hourly workers - bartenders, servers, chefs, kitchen staff - would have been employed for those three events, she said. Now she's talking to "some very concerned brides" who booked December weddings at the site.
Steve McRaven, who shines shoes at the plaza, says he's lucky to get one or two customers a day now. "It's been kind of rough," he said. "I don't know if I can wait it out."
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Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Legion Class Air Vehicon Toy Review
General Information:
Release Date: October 2013
Price Point: $5.99
Retailer: General release (Toys R Us, Target, Wal-Mart etc.)
Accessories: Hooksaw Cannon
- On Card (Official Photo)*
- Vehicle Mode (Official Photo)*
- Robot Mode (Official Photo)*
- Scan of card (back)
- Vehicle Mode
- Vehicle Mode (Side)
- Vehicle Mode (Back)
- Vehicle Mode (Front view)
- Vehicle Mode (Angle view)
- Vehicle Mode (Weapon Attached)
- Vehicle Mode (Extra Weapons Attached)
- Robot Mode
- Robot Mode (Side)
- Robot Mode (Back)
- Robot Mode (Close up)
- Robot Mode (Focus on head)
- Robot Mode (Angle View)
- Robot Mode (Holding weapon)
- Robot Mode (Extra Weapons)
*Images with asterisks* and text below in italics from The Official Transformers web site:
Air Vehicon troopers live to obey the will of mighty Megatron!
Autobots beware, because this Air Vehicon figure is a Decepticon with a grudge and a wicked weapon in his arsenal! He'll fire his Hooksaw Cannon at unsuspecting Autobots when he attacks in robot mode. When he converts to hoverjet mode, his Autobot enemies won't be able to keep up! Keep converting him back and forth so he can handle whatever his enemies dish out!
Powerful Air Vehicon robot-to-vehicle warrior figure! Converts from robot to hoverjet mode and back! Hooksaw Cannon! Figure comes with accessories. Legion Class Series 3 011 Air Vehicon. Ages 5 and up.
During the "Transformers Prime" series, the Decepticons relied heavily on an army of Vehicon warriors. Lacking individual names, they generally all shared the same body frame. There have been several Vehicon toys already, including a Cyberverse version, the First Edition Vehicon and the Robots in Disguise Vehicon. Later in the show a variant was introduced that was an aerial warrior, which basically looked like the ground based cars with wings instead of wheels. While a Deluxe Class figure for this was released in Japan, it has yet to make its way outside Asia. Instead, North America's first introduction to the Air Vehicon in toy form is a Legion Class figure worked into the "Beast Hunters" Cyberverse line.
Robot Mode:
When I first heard about a Legion Class Air Vehicon figure, I had expected a retool of the Cyberverse Vehicon figure. I was very pleasantly surprised to see this is a completely new sculpt. In many ways this version of the Vehicon is much more streamlined and slimmer than the ground based Vehicon. Sure the two share certain design elements (such as the layered design of the chest, the head and even most of the leg design) but everything here is a bit longer and leaner. This includes the head, which sticks up a bit more from the chest, the chest area's more pronounced "points" and angles and the knee armor, which comes to a much finer point than the one on the ground based vehicon figure. Each of the arms have fins from the vehicle mode on them, giving him an even more dramatic applearance. The finishing touch are the wings on his back, which add a really dramatic flair to the visual of the figure as a whole.
Air vehicon is cast in purple plastic. Several parts are painted, more than I had expected. The upper arms, thighs, knee armor and mid-body area are all painted gunmetal grey. The chest and head are painted silver. while the eyes are painted red. There is a purple Decepticon symbol right on the middle of the chest. His weapon is gunmetal grey, matching nicely with the silver tones on the figure itself. On top of all this are some bright pink highlights on the chest which resemble the glowing lights many Transformers on "Prime" would show now and then. I really like the way the paint work on this figure came out since not many Legion Class figures have this many colors on them.
Air Vehicon has several points to connect Cyberverse weapons. He can hold weapons in his fists, you can connect them to the side of his wrists and there is a hole on each wing to attach another couple of weapons. There are six points of articulation on this figure if you include the feet (which swing up and down as part of the transformation).
Transformation to Vehicle Mode:
- Detach the weapon and set it aside for now.
- Swing each foot up.
- Connect the legs together.
- Pull each arm down to the sides.
- Swing the wings down and swing them out to the sides.
- The weapon can attach to the wings or sides.
Vehicle Mode:
The Air Vehicon's vehicle mode is much different than the ground based Vehicon. It is thin, sleek and has many angles and beveled panels running along the side, leading to large angled wings that sweep forward with smaller ones in back and raised fins in the rear section. There are some "car" elements present, specifically the cockpit section, which looks more like a car cabin. Overall it does look like the vehicle from the show and is cool looking in its own way. There is something alien and/or futuristic about its appearance and I dig that a lot.
This form is mostly purple, with none of the gunmetal grey robot parts showing through. The windshield is painted black and there are small details on the sides painted pink, giving that "glowing" effect. Given that the CG models on the TV show don't exactly have a ton of color on them to begin with, this looks just fine to me.
Each of the wings on the vehicle can accomodate a weapon and you can attach more to the sides. This gives him a lot of potential firepower, but truthfully I think the figure looks best without any attachments.
Final Thoughts:
Air Vehicon is a fantastic Legion Class figure. It is well sculpted, painted nicely and has a lot of attachment points for weaponry. It represents the character very well and I highly recommend it!

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Rimmel The Only One Matte in Australia
The lipstick revolution continues… Rimmel London's The Only 1 Lipstick goes MATTE. Long-lasting, non-drying color, with a stylish velvety matte finish, The Only 1 Matte Lipstick has it ALL. No more compromise.
Matte lipsticks that dry your lips are not welcomed on the lips any more. Representing a new-generation of matte lip color, The Only 1 Matte Lipstick has a non-drying formula that is actually comfortable to wear. The lipstick is so comfortable and moisturizing it glides on like a dream. Without dragging or skipping – you'll love the luscious lightweight sensation. Now you can work the luster-free lip trend with ease.
The Only 1 Matte Lipstick is the new lip product from Rimmel London and you may have seen it splashed around in the magazines. A great lip product of nine different shades which means that there's a color tone for everyone. So no matter what your make-up style is, you should be able to match a shade or two
As for the packaging. The pointed, architectural design definitely looks more high-end than price point. There is useful color strip at the base telling which shade is inside, which is a nice addition. There are 15 shades in total. There are definitely some great shades in the lineup.
The actual lipstick bullets have a blunt tip. These are very pigmented lipsticks that require lots of precision to apply. Use a lip brush if you want a clearly defined line. You may need that with the majority of the colors.
The texture of the lipstick definitely leans toward the drier side. Although body heat does warm the pigment and prevent it from dragging. A dry texture is oftentimes a good thing, because it means the formula isn't going to transfer after a single sip of coffee, so no major points deducted there.
Rimmel The Only One Matte in Australia
These lipsticks cling to the lips very nicely, although as with most lipstick go they will still smudge and transfer. Saying that, the wear time is quite good six or so hours with light eating and drinking.
Rimmel London is available at:
Priceline, Priceline Pharmacy, Big W, Woolworths, Coles, Chemist Warehouse, My Chemist, Target and Kmart and various Independent Pharmacies.


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Understanding the Aspects of Australian Laws for Child Support
The Australian laws pertaining to child support are strict. All such legalities are handled by an agency known as the 'Child Support Agency'. Child support law comes into application when a married couple is either being divorced or separated. In case of unmarried couple when the cohabitation comes to an end, the laws for child support comes into practise. Each parent under the circumstance of separation should be aware about the laws that cover child support.
What are Australian laws for child support?
Given the situation there can be different people eligible for the child support order. It can be either of the parent or both who take care of a child. It can also be a relative who willingly takes care of a child. In certain cases there is either state's or territory's child welfare officer eligible for it. It is upon the court to decide whether which party or parties are entitled to pay for the child support.
As mentioned earlier the Child Support Agency or the CSA manages every aspect of child support. However, in cases where the CSA is unable to assess the beneficiary, by Australian law books the family court is allowed to step in. This is applicable even for couples who have been separated and have had children prior to October 1, 1989. The agreed parties for the child support have to register themselves with the CSA before 14 days of amendment or creation of law.
What are the rules associated with child support?
Rule of Expiry or Termination:
Considering the several Australian cases; the following order has been passed. As per the child maintainer order it is applicable till the time the child turns 18 years. Also the order will terminate if the child marries or begins a similar relationship to that of marriage. The order will also end if the child is adopted.
Rule of Extension:
If the court finds it necessary, it has full authority to extend the order. This is applicable in case where the child needs any additional support in order to finish his or her schooling. Also if the recipient i.e. the child has any kind of physical or mental challenges the order can be extended. The Australian legal personnel are appointed to estimate the care levels. The report is then forwarded to the court and the decision is established.
The support group or the agency ensures that fair and accurate assessment is offered to the court. Both parents abilities are tested to prove the better provider of child's maintenance. Each parent's support income is calculated by subtracting the amount that has been decided on for self support. The support amount from each one of the parents is added and considered to be a support income. If there are more than one child the cost is calculated for each one of the children. The age of each child is taken into consideration and the requirements are determined. Depending on all the necessities required by each child as per the age group the support is offered as per the Australian laws. Lawyers that are located through using the Aussie Lawyers Directory knows the Australian law better than anyone else.
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These muffins are the cutest. A double dose of mini, I use mini semisweet chocolate chips and I make them extra cute by using mini muffin tins. You could certainly make them regular size, and use regular chocolate chips without losing any of their deliciousness (though, you will lose some cuteness I'm afraid). They are so moist, have a perfectly sweet vanilla flavor, and a balancing tang from the sour cream. Bake a batch and see why we love them so much!
Yesterday was a snow day, the first one of the season, and although I was a little irritated that it decided to happen after my semester was over and on a Sunday, I still loved it. I loved seeing my daughter's excitement; it reminded me of how I used to feel every time I pressed my nose against a cold window to watch snowflakes fall. It also reminded me of when my son was very young, about 2 1/2, and I picked him up from daycare early one day, just as the first snow started to fall. It was late November–we weren't really in the full Christmas swing yet–but when he saw the snow he screeched with excitement, "Santa! Santa is coming soon!" and my heart melted.
There is something magical about snow, something I'm glad I never lost when I grew up. A magic that is described so beautifully in the following quote–a quote that I loved so much I tore it out of a magazine years ago and have had hanging in a frame in my office ever since.
"I am younger each year at the first snow. When I see it, suddenly, in the air, all little and white and moving; then I am in love again, and very young and I believe everything."–Anne Sexton, in a letter to W.D. Snodgrass (November 28, 1958)
Something I love, love, love to do on a snow day is bake. Big surprise. And since I had been eyeing this bag of mini chocolate chips in my pantry for a week or so, wondering what I was going to do with them, the snow day was the perfect opportunity to put them to use.
This batter is a blank (but incredibly tasty!) slate, meaning you can use it for any kind of muffin, but the chocolate chips are really, really good. The trick to keeping them suspended and evenly distributed in the batter is to mix them with a tablespoon or two of flour, just enough so they're evenly coated, before you add them to the mix. This works for anything you're stirring into batter, and if you've ever had your ingredients sink to the bottom of your muffins, this trick will make you very happy!
Here's the recipe.
Mini Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins
(makes 48 mini muffins or 24 regular muffins)
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- one 12 ounce bag mini (or regular) chocolate chips
To Prepare:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place paper liners in muffin tins, and for a little extra insurance give them a very light spray of nonstick cooking spray.
Stir dry ingredients together in a bowl and set aside. Reserve about 1/4 cup of chocolate chips for sprinkling on top, and place remaining chips in a separate bowl. Add about two tablespoons of the dry ingredients to the chips and toss to coat.
In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs and mix to combine. Scrape sides, add sour cream, vanilla and milk, and mix once more until combined.
With mixer on low, add dry ingredients, then quickly add the chips that have been dusted with flour. Do not over mix. Once chips are just incorporated, turn mixer off and give the batter a final mix by hand with a rubber spatula, making sure to scrape the bottom.
Fill muffin tins to the top, and top each with a few chocolate chips.
Bake for about 20 minutes, until just cooked and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.


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I do want to tell you that I've made some exciting improvements to the flip dolls! A few simple adjustments to the construction make them much easier to put together, and a bit neater too. You can see these changes on the flip doll patterns that are in the shop now, and if you've previously purchased the Owl and Pussycat pattern or George and the Dragon, you can get the updated version (check your Etsy convo's or send me an email). I've also worked out a new type of flip doll, that is even simpler while still super fun - but you'll have to wait for the book to see that. ;)
I spent some birthday money on Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts which is both lovely and excellent and prompting more ideas that I have time to work on now. If you like having reference-type books in your studio, this is top-notch, of-course. I'd also recommend the Reader's Digest Guide to Sewing (the link is to the 80's version I have, but I think there are newer ones, too).


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"/com.wb.goog.legojurassicworld" folder "android / obb" copy into.
LEGO Jurassic World is a game that allows players to feel the charm of a movie from the perspective of the game. Players will return to "Jurassic Park" and listen to classic theme songs to experience the usual humor and fun of "Lego" games. Many classic scenes are also reproduced in the game.


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Hi there!
Today the UAE is celebrating it's 40th birthday!
It is a big day here for the UAE Nationals, and with it being 40 years today... everything in the city is colored in the colors of the flag.
The UAE is a very small country in the Middle East. It is a federation of 7 emirates - Dubai ( perhaps the best known to the world) , Abu Dhabi (where we live), Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al- Khaimah, Sharjah and Um al- Quwain. The capital is Abu Dhabi. Islam is the official religion, and Arabic the official language.
The country rely on its oil reserves for its income, as well as tourism, these days.
The climate is sub tropical-arid with hot summers and warm winters. In summer time, temperatures easily hit 45 - 53 degrees C. (113 - 127 deg F)
The UAE is also known for its cultural diversity.
That's just some interesting facts for those not familiar with the place!
Now for some photos to show the patriotism of the people!
Thanks for visiting!


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Our museums are closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. As a public space, we will remain closed until the advice changes and all public programmes, public and private events are cancelled. The wellbeing of our visitors, staff and volunteers is our priority.
While our museums are closed, you can still engage with us here on our website. Explore our collections online, articles about our work and activities to do at home. Discover new stories and please share your own through engaging with us via our social media channels: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.
If you have any enquiries, please contact us and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. Many thanks for your understanding and continued support. Take care and keep in touch!


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According to my little tag cloud, I have written 48 posts on Physijs. In all those posts and all the research necessary for them, I somehow managed to never come across the
HeightField class in the list of supported objects. Thankfully Chandler Prall made mention of them, so now I at least know of their existence. I have absolutely no idea if they will be of any use to me in 3D Game Programming for Kids. There is no way to know unless I take at least a little time to play.
Before I get started, it is worth noting that there is a nifty sample page for HeightField on the physijs site.
I have a simple lights an materials chapter in the book that takes the reader though creating a donut and shadow (and eventually animation):
A light source and renderer tweaks result in:
var shape = new THREE.TorusGeometry(100, 50, 8, 20);
var cover = new THREE.MeshPhongMaterial();
cover.emissive.setRGB(0.8, 0.1, 0.1);
cover.specular.setRGB(0.9, 0.9, 0.9);
var donut = new THREE.Mesh(shape, cover);
donut.castShadow = true;
var shape = new THREE.PlaneGeometry(1000, 1000);
var cover = new THREE.MeshBasicMaterial();
var ground = new THREE.Mesh(shape, cover);
ground.position.set(0, -200, 0);
ground.rotation.set(-Math.PI/2, 0, 0);
ground.receiveShadow = true;
To get started with
HeightField, I replace the
ground that is created from a
THREE.Mesh to a
After making that change, nothing happens. More precisely, nothing changes on the screen—I still have my donut casting a shadow. At least I have not broken anything.
var shape = new THREE.PlaneGeometry(1000, 1000);
var cover = new THREE.MeshBasicMaterial();
var ground = new Physijs.HeightfieldMesh(
shape, cover, 0
// ...
To get height in my height field, I need to change the z value of the vertices in the ground. To achieve smooth bumps in the height field, I divide up the geometry shape into a 50 by 50 grid. Then I work through each vertex in the resultant shape, setting the z value to the cosine of the x position:
The result is a pretty cool ripple effect in the ground:
for (var i=0; i<shape.vertices.length; i++) {
var vertex = shape.vertices[i];
vertex.z = 10 * Math.cos(vertex.x);
So, of course I make that into rolling hills and add controls to the donut to speed about:
Good times.
These height field objects are definitely pretty cool. I am still not sure if I have a good use for them in the book, but I will let the idea percolate for a while. Hopefully I can come up with something...
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These cheaters are denying some carpenters the ability to live the same American Dream they build day in and day out for our communities.
- They defraud carpenters by pocketing money they promised, but never intended to pay.
- They undercut their competitors on price, making it harder for the construction industry to provide steady carpentry jobs.
- They create unsafe working conditions and deny carpenters the benefits they need to ensure they can provide for their family.
- They allow the tax burden to fall elsewhere by not paying what they really owe (which means higher taxes for you).
Billions of dollars in tax revenue and a failure to pay promised wages, mandatory payroll taxes and workers compensation insurance puts a large burden on carpenters as well as federal, state and local governments.
The culprit: tax fraud — which is committed by employers that purposefully evade basic payroll taxes and insurance benefits by knowingly misclassifying workers as "independent contractors," withholding pay or paying workers off the books.
Not only does it cost taxpayers billions, payroll fraud hurts honest businesses and exploits workers.
The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) estimates that wage theft — the act of withholding pay or not fully paying someone what they are owed — costs workers over $50 billion each year across the country.
It is time to give carpenters the tools to build better lives for themselves and their families. It's about community. It's about restoring respect to one of our country's fundamental crafts.


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A. It is not necessary for agency policies to specifically prohibit a certain type of misconduct for an employee to be disciplined for engaging in it. For example, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has upheld disciplinary actions against an employee who wrote a letter in which he made derogatory statements about Catholics and Hispanics and another who refused to use standardized office worksheets, even though there were no written rules prohibiting such conduct, the court noted in David. L. Boyer v. Department of the Navy (1995).
As a matter of proper due process, agencies should notify federal employees that certain behavior could result in disciplinary action. One exception to this rule is a situation where employees "should know [the conduct] is improper because of professional or similar standards that provide guidance in a particular occupation," the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) noted in Betsy Faden v. Department of Veterans Affairs (2014).
In Faden, the agency suspended the appellant, a recreational therapist, who engaged in several types of misconduct, including taking a bite out of a patient's sandwich. The appellant claimed this charge violated her due process rights because there was no written rule against such conduct. However, the Board found the appellant's conduct did violate the agency's infection control policy.
As the Board noted, this policy's purpose "is to prevent the passage of germs or infection, and that, by taking a bite of the patient's sandwich, the appellant could have gotten her own saliva on the sandwich." In sum, the appellant "knew or should have known that taking a bite of a patient's sandwich would be considered actionable misconduct." When an agency levels a charge that is not mentioned in any written policy, there is the possibility that policy could be overly broad.
That was what the appellant in Boyer, a contract specialist, had argued after being charged with "inappropriate conduct for a Federal manager and supervisor." This charge stemmed from the graphic sexual comments and jokes the appellant made in front of subordinates.
He claimed this charge "covers everything and touches nothing." The Federal Circuit noted this charge is not mentioned in agency guidelines or employee literature, but it added that "any person in a supervisory or managerial position in an agency would understand that the cited instances of sexual 'joking' are inappropriate conduct for a supervisor and would warrant disciplinary action."
Protect your due process rights. Consult with a Steward if your agency has proposed taking an adverse action against you.


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DZA releases another cut from his Dream.ZONE.Achieve album, which drops tomorrow. This one features fellow New Yorker Joey Bada$$ and an instrumental from Kirk Knight. Read More
A new Cam'ron verse is always appreciated and we get one today as DZA releases his anticipated "Ghost Of Dipset" track with Killa. Produced by Thelonious Martin. Read More
Kushed God gives us another track from his upcoming Dream.ZONE.Achieve project, liberating the smooth 6th Sense-produced "ZONE," featuring CJ Fly. Read More
DZA unveils the cover art and official tracklisting for his upcoming Dream.ZONE.Achieve project, set to release April 1. Read More
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Md Solar Science
Mineral Crème SPF 30 1.7 oz
$ 30.00
For All Skin Types (Including Acne/Rosacea Prone)
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It's been quite the week for Lin Manuel-Miranda, who has worked on not only the #1 movie in the country (Moana), but he also has the top Broadway play with his smash hit Hamilton, and the best-selling record in the country with the Hamilton Mixtape. The actor/writer/composer has been more sought-after than ever, signing on to star alongside Emily Blunt in Mary Poppins Returns, and composing the music for The Little Mermaid remake alongside Alan Menken. Today we have word that he has added yet another project to his burgeoning slate, the animated musical Vivo for Sony Pictures Animation.
Deadline reports that Sony Pictures Animation has set a December 18, 2020 release date for Vivo, which is currently the only movie set for release on that date. Sony Pictures Animation had previously set an untitled project for release one week earlier, on December 11, 2020, but it's possible that date will be taken off the calendar now that Vivo has been announced. Lin-Manuel Miranda will write 11 original songs for Vivo, with his In the Heights collaborator Quiara Alegría Hudes writing the screenplay. Kirk De Micco has been set to direct, with Lisa Stewart (Monsters vs Aliens) producing and Laurence Mark (Dreamgirls) serving as executive producer.
Ironically, project was originally set up at DreamWorks Animation, where Kirk De Micco was slated to co-direct The Croods 2 with Chris Sanders, before the company cancelled the animated sequel. The project was first set up six years ago, when Lin-Manuel Miranda was coming off his hugely successful Broadway show In the Heights. The story follows a capuchin monkey with a thirst for adventure and a passion for music, as he makes a treacherous passage from Havana to Miami to fulfill his destiny. The plot originated from a story by Peter Barsocchini (High School Musical).
Vivo ended up languishing in development at DreamWorks Animation, even though the songs were already written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. With the phenomenal success of Hamilton, Sony Pictures Animation's new chief Kristine Belson brought the project to the studio, where she will oversee the project with the studio's senior vice president Mike Moon. No details have been given for any of the supporting characters in Vivo quite yet, and with four years left until this hits theaters, it may be quite some time before we get any concrete details to go on. Still, with Lin-Manuel Miranda behind it, many may already be marking their calendars for December 18, 2020.
Around the same time that Vivo was taking shape at DreamWorks Animation, Universal was spearheading a feature film adaptation of In the Heights, although that also languished at the studio. The Weinstein Company has since picked up the project, with Quiara Alegría Hudes writing the screenplay and Jon M. Chu directing. Lin-Manuel Miranda also wrote two original songs for last year's box office blockbuster Star Wars: The Force Awakens and composed additional music for the film as well. He also recently teamed up with Moana star Dwayne Johnson for a YouTube production entitled Millennials: The Musical, and he is also producing The Kingkiller Chronicles for Lionsgate.


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However, the truth is, it's hard to get a site intended towards kids or teenagers where there no protection and security concerns for the players whatsoever.
The particular official website has recently been debated on both Mumsnet as well as Netmums, 2 of the largest parenting websites, where almost all of the parents have raised concerns in regards to the protection of Superstar Planet Online game website, citing instances of accounts being attacked by hackers, kids being sent unsuitable texts, and so forth Likewise, some parents questioned the rewards of the website for befriending complete strangers & options which let players to have a partner or boyfriend.
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Moviestarplanet is a amusing & imaginative realm where life never gets boring. Nevertheless, when talking about the kids & internet, parents need to always play an important role. In the MSP Game, the parents must add to their kid's online activities whilst making sure that kids understand how to interact on the internet in the safest possible manner.
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Certainly, the website can take a lot of actions to further make certain all its members stay safe whilst enjoying the game. Such kind of sites may easily tempt adults & it's evident from the parent's opinions & reviews that the majority of the guidelines on the site are being broken & the issues aren't being handled like they should.
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UNIVERSITY GUIDEBOOK. Title of Policy: Acceptable Use of University Technology Resources
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1 PAGE 1 of 6 UNIVERSITY GUIDEBOOK Title of Policy: Acceptable Use of University Technology Resources Responsible Division/Office: Information Technology Approving Officer: Vice President for Finance and Administration Revision History: August 1999; November 2010; December 2012 Resolution Number(s): YR ; YR ; YR Board Committee: Finance & Facilities EFFECTIVE DATE: December 14, 2012 Next Review: 2017 Policy: University technology resources are provided to the University community to support its academic and administrative functions in accordance with its teaching, research, and service missions. These resources are intended to be used for the educational and business purposes of the University in compliance with this policy. General Statement: Technology resources (computing, networking, data and network services) are provided to the University community in order to fulfill the mission of the University. While the University recognizes the importance of academic freedom and freedom of expression, as a public employer, the University also has a responsibility to comply with all federal and state laws and regulations, as well as the obligation to fulfill its mission. Use of University owned technology to access resources other than those supporting the academic, administrative, educational, research and services missions of the University or for more than limited, responsible personal use conforming to this policy is prohibited. Technology resources provided by the University are the property of the University. University owned technology is not intended to supersede the need for technology purchases for personal purposes. As the University is a public entity, information in an electronic form may also be subject to disclosure under the Ohio Public Records Act to the same extent as if they existed on paper. All use is subject to the identification of each individual using technology resources (authentication).
2 PAGE 2 of 6 Use of technology is subject to the requirements of legal and ethical behavior and is intended to promote a productive educational and work environment. Policy: All users of University owned technology resources (computing, networking and data), regardless of affiliation with the University, must: Use only those technology resources that they are authorized to use and use them only in the manner and to the extent authorized. Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of technology resources. Comply with all federal, Ohio, and other applicable law as well as applicable regulations, contracts, and licenses. Comply with all applicable policies at Youngstown State University. Respect the right of other technology users to be free from harassment or intimidation. Respect copyrights, intellectual-property rights, and ownership of files and passwords. Respect the privacy of other users and their accounts, regardless of whether those accounts are securely protected. Respect the finite capacity of technology resources and limit use so as not to consume an unreasonable amount of or abuse those resources or to interfere unreasonably with the activity of other users or to disrupt the authorized activities of the University. Limit personal use of University technology resources so that such use does not interfere with one s responsibilities to the University. Not attempt to circumvent information technology security systems or the University Information Security Practices. Not use any radio spectrum space on any YSU-owned or YSU-occupied property, unless it is part of an approved wireless services deployment by the University. Not use technology resources for personal commercial purposes or for personal financial or other gain unless specifically approved by the University. Not state or imply that they speak on behalf of the University without authorization to do so. Not use University trademarks and logos without authorization to do so. Scope: This policy applies to all users and uses of University owned technology resources (including those acquired through grant processes) as well as to any non-ysu and/or remote technology devices while connected to the YSU network. User Responsibilities: By accepting employment, being admitted as a student, or asking for any guest technology resource privileges, users implicitly agree to adhere to this policy and agree to the University Information Security Practices. Users are responsible for any activity performed using their usernames and passwords except when account security is compromised by actions beyond the user s control.
3 PAGE 3 of 6 Users are responsible for any activity performed on University owned technology devices assigned to them except when the device is compromised by actions beyond the users control. There is no expectation of personal privacy when using University resources. (See section below regarding privacy)potential violations regarding use of technology resources should be reported to the appropriate supervisor(s) or manager(s). Users are responsible for ensuring that critical data are backed up and available to be restored for systems not administered by Information Systems Technology. This includes critical information contained on technology devices oriented to individual use (e.g., desktops, laptops, smart phones, and similar such devices). Users are responsible for maintaining data in compliance with the University records retention plan. Users are responsible for ensuring that sensitive information to which they have access is guarded against theft. (See the Sensitive Information Policy Guidebook Policy # for more information.) Personal use of computing resources not otherwise addressed in this policy or these procedures will generally be permitted if such use does not consume a significant amount of resources, does not interfere with the performance of an individual s job or other University responsibilities, and is otherwise in compliance with University policies. No Expectation of Privacy: The University does not routinely monitor specific individual end-user usage of its technology resources. However, the University does routinely monitor technology resource usage in the normal operations and maintenance of the University s computing, network and data resources. This monitoring includes the caching and backing up of data and communications, the logging of activity, the monitoring of general usage patterns, the scanning of systems and networks for anomalies and vulnerabilities, the filtering of malicious traffic, and other activities that are necessary for the rapid and efficient delivery of services. Technology users should be aware that there is no expectation of privacy associated with the use of University technology resources. When authorized by the Office of the General Counsel, the University may also specifically monitor the activity and accounts of individual end-users of University technology resources, including login sessions, file systems and communications. When authorized by the appropriate University Executive (President or Vice President), the University may access end-user accounts, files, or communications used for University business when needed by a supervisor or assigned personnel for University business and the end-user is unavailable. The University, in its discretion, may disclose the results of any such general or individual monitoring, including the contents and records of individual communications, to appropriate University personnel, student conduct, or law enforcement agencies, and may use those results in appropriate University disciplinary proceedings.
4 PAGE 4 of 6 Personal Computing Devices: Personal computing devices (laptops, desktops, tablets, cellular phones, etc.) are restricted to the campus wireless network or the Residence Hall network. No personal computing devices will be allowed to connect to the wired campus network (excluding the Residence Hall network). Personal computing devices must comply with University Information Security Practices when using the campus wireless network or other provided University technology resource. Personal computing devices used to conduct University business are subject to public records requests. Personal hubs, routers, switches, or wireless access points are prohibited from being connected to either the University s wired or wireless network. Security: The University employs various measures (i.e., the University s Information Security Practices) to protect the security of information technology resources and user accounts; however, users should be aware that the University cannot provide good security without user participation. Users should increase their technology security awareness and fully employ access restrictions for their accounts, including using strong passwords, guarding passwords diligently and changing passwords regularly to help safeguard their use of technology. Additional Policy Ramifications: Users must abide by all applicable restrictions whether or not they are built into the computing system, network, or information resource, and whether or not they can be circumvented by technical or other means. Individuals who engage in electronic communications with persons in other states or countries or on other systems or networks may also be subject to the laws of those states and countries and the rules and policies of those technology systems and information resources. Examples of Unacceptable Use: As a further aid to policy compliance, the following non-exhaustive list is provided of activities that are prohibited: Using technology resources to engage in fraud, defamatory, abusive, unethical, indecent, obscene, pornographic and/or unlawful activities is prohibited. Using technology resources to procure, solicit, or transmit material that is in violation of sexual, racial or other harassment or hostile workplace laws is prohibited. Any form of harassment by electronic means (e.g., , web access, phone, paging), whether through language, content, frequency or size of messages is prohibited. Making fraudulent offers of products, items, or services using any University technology resource is prohibited. Using technology resources for unauthorized or inappropriate financial gain, unauthorized solicitation, or activities associated with a for-profit business, or engaging in an activity
5 PAGE 5 of 6 that involves a conflict of interest. (Refer to Conflicts of Interest, and Solicitation and Distribution of Materials, Employees.) Creating or forwarding chain letters, Ponzi or other pyramid schemes is prohibited. Broadcasting of unsolicited mail or messages is prohibited. Examples include chain letters, virus hoaxes, spam mail, and other schemes that may cause excessive network traffic. Sending large numbers of electronic mail messages for official University purposes necessitates following the University s procedures for the electronic distribution of information. Sending junk mail or advertising material to individuals who did not specifically request such material ( spam) is prohibited. Violations of the rights of any person or company protected by copyright, trade secret, patent or other intellectual property, or similar laws or regulations, including but not limited to, the installation or distribution of pirated or other software products that are not appropriately licensed is prohibited. Unauthorized copying and downloading of copyrighted material including, but not limited to, digitization and distribution of photographs from magazines, books or other copyrighted sources, copyrighted music and films and the installation of any copyrighted software for which an active license has not been procured is prohibited. Circumventing user authentication or security of any host, network or account is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to monitoring by use of keylogging or session logging. Revealing your account password to others or allowing use of your account by others is prohibited. This prohibition extends to family, other household members, friends, and/or co-workers. Attempting to log on to another user s account (secured or otherwise) is prohibited. Sending electronic communications in such a way that masks the source or makes it appear to come from another source is prohibited. Personal use beyond limited responsible use is prohibited. Individual University staff may be exempted from these restrictions on a case-by-case basis (with written authorization according to the University s Information Security Practices) in the course of performing legitimate job responsibilities. Special procedures exist and must be followed to ensure that accounts for employees are secured with passwords known to only the account holder but may be changed at the request of the area supervisor and approved by the supervisor s Vice President or the President. Under no circumstances is an employee of Youngstown State University authorized to engage in any activity that is unethical or illegal under local, state or federal law while utilizing University-owned resources.
6 PAGE 6 of 6 Enforcement: The Office of the Chief Technology Officer may suspend and/or restrict either an individual s or a device s access to the University network resource if: 1. It is deemed necessary to maintain the security or functionality of the network resource. 2. It is deemed necessary to protect the University from potential liability. 3. The account, system, or device is believed to have been either compromised or is in violation of this policy. The Office of the Chief Technology Officer must immediately report the enforcement action and the justification for the action to the Vice President of Student Affairs, Vice President for Finance and Administration, or Provost (or their designee) as applicable. The University may permanently suspend all technology access of anyone using the University network resource until due process has been completed by Student Conduct, employee administrative discipline, and/or law enforcement agencies.
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NEW YORK — The holiday season is always a nail biter, and this year won't be any different.
Toy sellers are rejoicing over T.M.X. Elmo, after several years without a must-have toy. And department stores, which have been the holiday losers over the last several years, are winning back customers with better merchandise and marketing.
Three industry experts offer their predictions for the season, from hits in accessories like wedge boots, mini handbags and iPod holders to how department stores like Macy's will win over customers.
Q: What is your general sense of how consumers will behave this holiday season? Any forecasts?
Wendy Liebmann, president and founder of WSL Strategic Retail, a marketing consulting firm:
"Consumers at the moment are of two minds...There is this inherent feeling at the moment that things might be all right for the holiday so they are thinking of spending a little more... But there is a concern about mortgage rates, house values."
I think one of the factors that is very important is that people feel they are not in control of very much anymore. So there is a real opportunity for what I call the carpe diem effect. That is, in the end, they are going to say: 'Let's just have a good Christmas.'"
Dana Telsey, CEO and founder of Telsey Advisory Group, an independent research firm:
"It is going to be pretty good...We think it is going to be [up] four to six percent ... Lower energy prices really do help. People talk about housing having an impact... We believe that what impacts consumers' wallet today is what they look at and that is energy prices."
David Wolfe, creative director at Doneger Group, a buying office:
"Consumers are in a good mindset to enjoy the holiday and spend at least as much as they spent last year. Unfortunately, from my specialized tunnel vision perch looking at fashion, I think it is going to be a disappointing season, at best OK, because I think consumers are spending less and less on apparel. It is no longer considered a gift priority because there are so many other options. The perfect sweater now turns out to be the Christmas iPod."
Q: Will consumers shop later this holiday season than last year? Toy sellers are already reporting a pickup in customer traffic due to the buzz surrounding T.M.X. Elmo.
Liebmann: "It is going to be a very early and very late season. They'll be out very early looking for the hot items because they already know some of them are out there... Toys is a perfect example, but electronics is another... And then they are going to hold off, hold their breath, sit on their wallets until the very last moment when they can get the very best deals."
Telsey: "Last year, Hanukkah started on December 25, that evening, with December 26 the first day. This year, Hanukkah starts on Dec. 15, that evening. Hopefully, that will help a little bit. Consumers are procrastinators and they do delay. And that is why we see the ever-increasingly popularity of gift cards. Gift cards are extending the holiday season past December and into January."
Q: With no must-have item in apparel popping up so far this season, it looks like accessories will once again be the star performers. Which will do well?
Liebmann: "We haven't had a hot item in fashion for the holidays in ages. What they will go for are leggings, which anybody can wear, boots...belts. Gloves, I think, are the other item."
Telsey: "Wedge boots, layering, skinny jeans are some of the key items that everyone is focused on lately, and those will be the 'it' items. But you are still seeing handbags quite strong... For many of these leather goods companies, it isn't just the handbags. But it is accessorizing those handbags whether it is with an iPod holder, key rings, cosmetic case. It is accessorizing accessories."
Wolfe: "Handbags — both satchel and the tote — are going to be really good. But watch out for the mini handbags to be a dark horse performer. Stores love it because they are selling two handbags — you have to buy a big handbag to put it into... Headbands are going to be red hot."
Q: What will be the sleeper hits?
Liebmann: "I have seen and heard this buzz [around] Zeno Acne product. You just apply it to wherever and it kind of takes it away."
Telsey: "Some of them will come from consumer electronics... Some of it is going to continue to come from accessories... I think the creativity of the accessories world to create need from want has been very impactful."
Wolfe: "Leggings...just everybody is going to realize that it is the hot fashion thing."
Q: Which stores will do well?
Liebmann: "Discounters will do relatively well because I think people will still be trying to stretch their dollars... I think, surprisingly, department stores will do well... I think electronic retailers...will do well."
The struggle is going to be some of the specialty apparel stores... Everybody is going to have leggings. Everybody is going to have boots. Everybody is going to have squishy bags."
Telsey: "Right now, the department stores and the discounters have reinvented themselves... And so the increase in advertising dollars by these companies will certainly be a key driver in attracting more customer traffic."
J. Crew will do well...Also, Abercrombie & Fitch should have a good Christmas season. Electronics should do well with continued enhancements in iPods, flat-panel TVS, lower prices on some of those consumer electronics and the whole service aspect... Coach should do well. Tiffany should have a good season. Burberry. Louis Vuitton."
Wolfe: "This is the first Christmas season we have a new Macy's, and I think there is a lot of buzz suddenly. People who never were able to be part of the Macy's tradition at Christmas are going to find themselves there. I think Macy's is doing a good job in reinventing itself."
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A larger scale of the type of stuff this space has been working on. Personally I have put my efforts here as well.
Something I had been working on though, use a portable version like sixth sense with a Pico projector and a two camera IR Kinect set (though now just a Kinect for Windows Device). This is great to see that this technology is taking off.
My aspiration is to use "near feature" on Kinect for Windows and Elevation controls skeleton, depth and color to augment to replace the Single camera on Six Sense device. The device then just becomes a projector (though still reversed) for easy mirror movement (or not) when we keep windows 8 augmented reality devices. My idea is that the hand movements will work rather than fingers for now, like two big texting thumbs and same xbox left and right). Depth and skeleton makes this easy. Though as soon as possible I can tell when the fingers are closer or further away so they can tell when one is depressed.Share on Facebook