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Car Reviews	31 Jul 2018 19:06	#109601
GSHAPIROY
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So, I decided to make this thread where you can review the cars you own/have owned/have been in in real life.
-Overall Rating 0-10
-Reliability 0-5
-Comfort 0-10
-Anything You Want to Add
I'll Start with Some:
Overall Rating: 10
Reliability: 5
It's a great car, my grandparents have had it for almost two years and have gotten over 100 MPG at times, and no issues whatsoever.
I'll start by ranting about the dealer. The dealership from which they bought it did not have it in white, but my grandparents wanted white, so of course the dealership wanted to sell them a car so they scrambled to get a white car. It wasn't ready. The tape wasn't removed from the inside, the trunk squeaks loudly when you close it, the oil was extraordinarily filthy, it didn't come with any windshield wiper fluid. My grandparents bought the car because:
a) They want to drive a plug-in hybrid, and they have been getting 57 miles per battery charge on it, so that's a good thing.
b) The safety features, including the lane departure alert system. The idea is that, if you cross over the lane marking, the car will warn you with an audible signal. However, upon testing this system and reading the owner's manual, the system will not alert you until you are halfway into the other lane.
I'm sure I need a car to beep at me once I've sideswiped someone.
The system works flawlessly on their Prius.
Also, a design flaw in the Volt and Malibu: chrome on the interior reflects the sun and is blinding.
My other grandparents own this car. They were planning to buy a new Odyssey, but were very disappointed with that car, so they chose Chrysler instead. The car is very comfortable, almost luxurious, and has all of the safety features and many other little features that make it a great car, such as automatic windshield wipers that will adjust speed based on the heaviness of the rainfall. They've had no problems with it in the 10 months that they've owned it, but the reason I didn't rate it 5 for reliability is that it had two minor recalls recently.
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2016 Chrysler 200S AWD
Reliability : 4
Comfort : 5
Very nice car. My grandpa owns it and he loves it. The haven't been any big issues with it. But, twice, my grandpa was accelerating on the highway - to get up to highway speeds - and the car wouldn't go out of first gear. We had to put it in neutral and back to drive. Other than that, great car.
2014 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
My mom has had this car for about 4 years now and with 65,000 miles on it, it's a perfect car. No complaints about anything.
Car Reviews	01 Aug 2018 00:42	#109610
THETJVIDCHANNEL
Passion for Audi, BMW, VW and Range Rover
Tech: 8/10 (10 is a Tesla)
Comfort: 8/10 (10 is Rolls-Royce)
Reliability: 9/10
Performance: 7/10 (10 is a supercar)
Value: 8/10
The Audi A6 Allroad is the most versatile Audi you can buy, it's in the name. Lower it, change to dynamic mode and it will do 200 km/h on the autobahn one moment, increase the ride height and go through off-road trails the next. It's got quite a bit of grunt too, the 3.0 Turbo Diesel engine will throw you into your seat and handles decently around corners in dynamic mode (of course, we wouldn't ever exceed the speed limit would we?...). Once you've done your windy road racing, you might be a little dissy. Well thankfully the Audi is packed with highly technical systems that will almost drive itself. On highways, you can just put the adaptive cruise control on, set it to the closest following distance (as you should, you drive an Audi) and then let go of the wheel. It will keep the car in the lane, brake in an emergency, which lets you tailgate while reducing the risk of an accident. In the event of an inevitable crash, it will prepare the car and it's vulnerable passengers for impact.
Reliability is great, but the services are costly at dealerships, as you would come to expect from luxury cars. We've got over 60,000km on the car, and it's gone smoothly. Only services have been brake replacements and fluids.
The LED head lights and tail lights give the car a strong and aggressive look, with unique sweeping turn signals front and back.
The interior is upholstered in leather, with soft and high quality materials everywhere you touch. Hard plastics are almost non existent through the the interior. You can option the car with heated and cooled seats up front and back, but ours has just heated seats up front. We have 4 zone climate control, where each passenger has their own ability to customise the temperature for the best comfort. Leg room and ride quality are excellent, with air suspension making the bumps roads smoother.
Infotainment is impressive, but dated. The car will avoid aging terribly, as the non-touch display in the middle can go away at the push of a button, and the anologue gauges are accompanied by a digital display to keep it modern. You can option a heads up display if you want too. The navigation is based on Google Maps and is perfect, finding the best travels times. It's got DAB radio for a higher quality sound experience.
Overall, I could go on for ages on this car, but it's an impressive car. Performance is high for not being a performance designed car, luxury is there as you would expect it to be and the tech is very good but it can't drive itself yet.
The new A6 allroad is coming soon, and will definitely be a welcome addition.
In my opinion, the rating needs rethinking. I cant see all these cars being 5/5, as a Rolls-Royce would be equal to them.
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Tech: 6/10
Comfort: 7.5/10
Performance: 5/10
The BMW X5 is the brands flagship SUV, until the X7 comes out. In the modern world however, it seems like it dated quickly. The gauges are the same as almost every BMW for the past 5 years, and without any screens in there it makes it even older. They light up red, but they look more pink at night. It just feels really outdated in the modern world. The central display is fine, however it cant be put away and will also become dated with time. Overall the interior design is very bland, all the central climate and radio controls just look the same as BMW's of old. The buttons are a tiny bit loose and feel cheap unfortunately.
Materials are great, plush leather in most places. However the dashboard looks like leather but is actually a cheap feeling plastic and it doesn't look all that nice. It is comfortable to be in, however I believe the competition gives a more pleasant experience.
This sure isn't the ultimate driving machine. It is perfectly fine for the school runs and can grip decently in corners, but don't expect it to go very quick at full power. The diesel engines are quite loud from the inside compared to their petrol siblings.
Exterior styling is alright, but BMW didn't go all out on the headlights. They don't have LED turn signals unless you highly option your car, but at least the tail lights are full LED which keeps it modern. The M-Sport package should be a compulsory option. It makes the car much more prestigious for the price you pay.
I think you will find yourself quite disappointed with the base model BMW. For the same price or lower you could get a fully optioned car from an inferior brand. If you plan to buy an X5, wait for the new one (Or get an X3) and option it well.
I am quite disappointed by the X5. BMW has used their brand image to sell cars for high profits and hopefully the new X5 will resurrect their brand. Recently, BMW has turned things around with impressive cars like the M5, 7 Series and 8 Series.
Last Edit: 01 Aug 2018 14:45 by THETJVIDCHANNEL.
Overall : 10/10
Reliability : 10/10
Comfort : 6/10
Tech : 7/10
Performance : 6/10
Value : 8.5/10
The 2017 Subaru Outback is a great SUV. Our best friends have it and they love it. It is very comfortable, has nice leather, and more. That is, if you get the model with all the bells and whistles, which they did. The ride is smooth and little noise intrudes into the cabin of the vehicle.
Reliability is good as I haven't heard about anything bad that has happened with their Outback.
Comfort is good. The super nice leather is soft and the middle seat in the rear is comfortable. There is nice stitching and there aren't that many hard materials. Besides for maybe the cupholders and the cup holders on the door, and small things like that, which in my opinion I think is fine. The wood trim is very luxurious and has a nice finish. It is smooth to the touch and is very nice.
The tech is good. It has all the safety stuff that almost all cars have nowadays. You can also just push a button to open and close the tailgate. The one thing that stands out the most is the back-up camera. It is a very high-graphic camera.
Performance is ok. I mean, it's supposed to be a family car, not a sports car. It has good pickup and if you want it to go it will go.
Id say overall it's a very nice car, I think you get what you paid for Obviously i don't know how much the car costs but it can't be $50,000-55,000 can it?
Last Edit: 01 Aug 2018 14:49 by zachmassy.
-Overall Rating: 9
-Reliability: 4
-Comfort: 8
It has 50,000 miles no major issues so far and it is a very smooth and quiet riding car, but the brakes have had to be serviced too many times.
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2004 Toyota Camry XLE V6
Reliability: 10/10
Comfort: 9/10
This car has saved many a life during its 14 year span as our family car. Although it only has 51,000 miles, due in part to the fact that we only drive to and from our local train station or school most mornings, it has pushed its way through my sister's and my childhood, three major accidents, coffee spills, old food stains, and getting keyed in a mall parking lot. We purchased this car in 2004 after we realized that our 1998 Nissan Altima wasn't going to be enough for our family. Just three months after than initial purchase in January 2004, my mom was t-boned by a Chevrolet Suburban. We thought the car was totaled, but after suing the other driver and winning back our insurance deductable, the costs amounted to a mere $2000 under what the insurance valued at. The car was top of the line for its time, gray leather seats, 6-disc CD changer, all of the latest tech. Although that technology would be phased out in the long run, all of the safety, the soft leather seats, and the robust yet quiet V6 engine have remained rock solid throughout our otherwise bumpy ownership. We've had to replace (get ready for a long list): the air conditioning system, both right doors, right and left rear quarterpanels, hood, front bumper, AC compressor, radiator, rear bumper, trunk lid, front left fender, both headlights, both tailights, the moonroof, and the rear seats during our ownership of this vehicle, all because of accidents. The latest came with my sister rear-ending a car going 45 on the interstate with all of her friends in the car just a month ago. Despite the entire right side of the car being replaced, and most of the front end, we have had no maintenance problems, nor have we had problems with the way the car has driven throughout our ownership. Just a quick alignment proved to us that Toyota makes a damn good car, and despite repairs, it will always be the same to us. Even as insurance overvalued the car to avoid deeming it a total loss in July of this year, my family and I found ourselves attached to this car. We couldn't wrap our heads around purchasing another car. We were supposed to trade it in back in 2015 when we bought our Audi A4, but on an impulse, my parents looked at each other and agreed that we were better off trading in our Acura TL instead. We just had too many memories and experiences with our Camry. Your experience with the Camry may be different from ours, but due to the lives it has saved while still remaining dependable and never needed more than its annual maintenance, the Camry has solidified its position as the best car my parents have ever owned, and in October, my first car.
Sorry if this wasn't the review you were looking for beneath the spoiler, I just wanted to try and show the value of this car to me. I'll write a real review if people want, but for now, that's what I'm choosing to write for the other things I want to add.
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2011 Peugeot 5008 Allure
List Price: 4/10 (too expensive for what you get)
Cars I drive:
2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS350 Shooting Brake
2019 Ford Galaxy 2.0 Bi-Turbo
2017 Renault Scenic Bosè 1.6 EDC 160
2017 Peugeot 5008 GT BlueHDi 180
2017 Renault Scenic Bosé EDC160
Overall: 10/10
List Price: 7/10 (A list price of 36k € is quite okay for what you get)
It has great Full-LED Headlights including a high beam assist, which works as well as the ones from VW. There's not a lot of hard bumpy plastic inside the car and everything feels expensive.
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2017 Mazda3 Grand Touring Hatchback (Exterior - Soul Red Metallic | Interior - Parchment Leather)
Performance: 10/10
Value: 10/10 (MSRP of $27,965)
I got this car back at the end of 2016. I was debating buying a Civic Touring, but, I am so glad I went with the Mazda3. It's been a phenomenal daily driver and has never left me wanting for more in a car. Compared to other cars in this class, the driving experience and value of the Mazda3 is really only rivaled by the Civic (in my opinion). For less than 30 grand, these are the features it has: leather heated seats, leather wrapped heated steering wheel, navigation, heads-up display (HUD), radar guided cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, tinted sunroof, and a backup camera w/ guide lines & parking sensors.
The powertrain is great for a car this size. The model I own has a Skyactiv-G 2.5 4-cylinder making 184hp and 185lb-ft of torque. That engine is paired to what I think is the most responsive and smooth torque converted 6-speed automatic in this class. 0-62mph happens in around 7 seconds, which is plenty quick for that size of car, and I'm usually not wanting for more power. I still think they should bring the MazdaSpeed 3 back, but, that's a whole other topic. On the powertrain, it has manual shifting through the gear selector or the steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. Both are very responsive, but, I find it best to leave it in automatic and let it do its thing. The seats are incredibly comfortable and supportive and the driving position is spot on.
Mazda has this technology called G-Vectoring, and from what I can tell it's very subtle, but it's noticeable when driving a Mazda without it, then driving a Mazda with it back to back. The way it works is it uses the engines torque and manages it to keep passengers in their desired seating positions when cornering, while also providing a sharper turn in with more control over what the car is doing. I like it, and if you were to ride in the car and didn't know it existed, I doubt you'd be able to sense what it's doing.
The one thing I don't like about the Mazda3, the only thing that annoys me daily, is the infotainment system. If you Bluetooth your iPhone or Android handset, it works as you'd expect. Music works well through any and all streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, etc.), calls over Bluetooth sound fine, for some reason if your carrier supports VoiceOverLTE (VoLTE) and you have it enabled, it doesn't translate over Bluetooth, leaving the call quality mediocre. My main gripe is that Android Auto and Apple CarPlay still aren't available, even in the 2018 models. Now, Mazda has said that they will allow owners of new 2018 Mazda6's to get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto installed on the Touring trim and up for no extra charge, along with an updated version of Mazda Connect. Other models that are able to get these updates and changes haven't been officially announced.
Overall, I love my Mazda3. I think it's the best car in the class, hands down. The only thing they need to improve on is the infotainment. If they add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, tidy up the UI, and get a more materialistic design going for it. It's 2018, iOS and Android aren't the slightest bit skeuomorphic in design, and haven't been for a long time. With those complaints aside, I'd highly recommend buying one if you want the best driving experience and value in the class.
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Rollercoaster ride: day at Thorpe Park ends with lost bag and car theft
Visitor locked in compensation battle as handing over valuables for safekeeping goes awry
Riders on Thorpe Park's Saw rollercoaster are given wristbands in exchange for their bags while they brave the attraction. Photograph: Gary Dobner/Alamy Stock Photo
Miles Brignall
Sat 12 Jan 2019 02.00 EST
Last modified on Sat 12 Jan 2019 13.32 EST
The Saw rollercoaster at Thorpe Park is claimed to be the scariest ride in the world – and it has become the stuff of nightmares for one customer because while she was on it the amusement resort managed to lose her handbag, allowing someone to steal her car.
Bobby Barrett, 28, is set to be more than £2,000 out of pocket as a result of the incident. She says she has been left shocked by Thorpe Park's claim that it cannot be held liable for her losses.
Like thousands of other visitors, Barrett was told to hand over her bag containing her valuables prior to boarding the Saw rollercoaster. Then she was given a wristband to return later in exchange for the bag.
Bad customer service: who are 2018's worst offenders?
However, having enjoyed the ride, which starts with a "beyond-vertical", 30-metre drop, she handed back the wristband to retrieve her bag, only to be told it was not there. When it became clear that it had not simply been misplaced, things went from bad to worse.
Only later did staff agree to call the security team. By the time they arrived, 40 minutes later, her mobile phone had been switched off, so it could not be tracked, and her £3,500 Ford Ka had been stolen from the car park.
"The whole thing was a nightmare as my bag had my phone, wallet, medicine, car keys and other personal items in it. Staff initially said I would be compensated for my belongings – but that was before we realised that my car had been stolen," says Barrett, who works in compliance testing and plays for Henley Hawks rugby club.
"Since October I have been locked in a battle to get Thorpe Park to compensate me, but they won't do it."
Her car was found abandoned three days later but it had been completely trashed by the thief and was declared a write-off. Also gone were three pairs of boots and all her other possessions from the car.
The Saw rollercoaster at Thorpe Park is claimed to be the scariest ride in the world. Photograph: Thorpe Park/PA
Thorpe Park has told the police it has no CCTV footage of the vehicle leaving the car park or of the baggage area showing her belongings being handed over or taken, she says.
It also refused to provide her with a replacement hire car. She says that after another battle, her insurer paid out £300 less than she owed on the car's finance deal – and she had to pay the £150 excess. Living in the countryside without access to public transport has meant she has had to rely on lifts and expensive taxis for almost two months.
"You'd think they would have been doing their best to help me but it's been the opposite," she says.
"The person dealing with it left and didn't pass the matter on, and I am left to constantly chase them. They even told me that my car being stolen is the same as it being stolen from a Tesco car park and that they cannot be held accountable for the actions of thieves. It is ridiculous; they gave the keys to someone. I will now see my car insurance rise hugely through no fault of my own and I have had to take a loan to buy a new car."
After the Guardian's intervention, Thorpe Park, which is part of the Merlin Entertainments group that made a £323m profit in 2017, offered her £500. It said it has been working closely with the police to assist them, and Barrett, in trying to resolve the problem.
"First and foremost, our terms and conditions, which are visible throughout the park, state that guests leave belongings at their own risk," it says.
"However, on this occasion, we offered Ms Barrett compensation as a gesture of goodwill. With no further contact, we were unaware that she was dissatisfied with this offer. Should she be willing to engage directly, we would be happy to investigate the matter further."
Jonathan Silverman, a senior consultant with the London law firm Laytons, says unfair contract terms legislation means firms cannot claim that they accept no liability, as Thorpe Park has argued. He also described the £500 offer as"derisory".
"In the face of the evidence I have seen, I would say that this is a clear case of negligence" he says. "Thorpe Park is required to perform its service with 'reasonable care and skill' – and that certainly doesn't look to be the case here."
He advises Barrett to tot up her reasonable losses and to bring a claim in the small claims court. He says he would be surprised if Thorpe Park still refused to pay once she sent a "letter before action".
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Memphis to discipline 12 players after review of bowl brawl
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis will punish 12 Tigers for their role in the brawl after their double overtime win at the inaugural Miami Beach Bowl following an internal review by the university. BYU officials aren't saying how many Cougars will be disciplined or how.
Memphis officials announced Tuesday that they had identified 12 Tigers who took part in the brawl that followed Memphis' 55-48 double overtime win over BYU on Dec. 22. BYU said in a statement later Tuesday that the players being punished will be "handled internally."
Emotions spilled over after DaShaughn Terry sealed Memphis' win by picking off BYU quarterback Christian Stewart in the second OT. Dozens of people from both sidelines spilled toward the middle of the field, many punching and grabbing. Cameras caught BYU defensive back Kai Nacua – who had blood streaming from his face – coming from behind to punch in the head Memphis tight end Alan Cross, who was being restrained by someone from the Tigers' staff.
Both Memphis and BYU reviewed the brawl with help from the American Athletic Conference.
"I want to thank BYU for working with us to achieve not only accountability from this unfortunate event, but also helping our teams continue to grow and develop as young men, consistent with the high expectations held by both our universities, along with the high standards of sportsmanship established by the NCAA and American Athletic Conference," Memphis President M. David Rudd said in a statement.
Memphis athletic director Tom Bowen said the actions of a few football players were "completely unacceptable" and they will hold their athletes accountable.
"We are grateful for the cooperation and communication that has taken place between BYU and the University of Memphis in an effort to live up to the high ideals of sportsmanship to which we both aspire," BYU spokesman Duff Tittle said in a statement.
Punishment for the Tigers includes being suspended from practices and scrimmages and up to two games, though which players will be suspended from games will not be announced until the start of the 2015 season. Other penalties include mandatory anger-management counseling, community service and unspecified punishment from Memphis coach Justin Fuente.
BYU and Memphis players also will formally apologize in a conference call.
Commissioner Mike Aresco says the American Athletic Conference supports the punishment planned by Memphis and thinks this can be a learning experience for all the students involved.
"The American Athletic Conference and our member schools expect the highest standard of conduct from our student-athletes and those who fail to meet these expectations will be held accountable," Aresco said.


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Client: ESW/MOSS

Development Team:
  Drew Summy
· Errol Francis II
· Juan Zamudio
· Elise Casella

GitHub: https://github.com/hmc-cs-kcassella/CompostCalculator.git

Project Proposal

Project summary:

Have an interface that could inform students of the amount and a type of material to add to optimize composting conditions. In addition, it could be nice for this interface to inform students when they should turn compost so it can maintain the optimal 50-60 C temperature

Problem description:

For compost to process material most efficiently, it must have the correct ratio of greens to browns (carbon to nitrogen) and be within the correct temperature. Although it is possible to measure the amount of carbon and nitrogen in certain compounds, it is not feasible to do this are the numbers are often tabulated to an order of magnitude.

Stakeholders:
ESW/MOSS

Solution:

MVP:
HTML web page that performs the basic functionality

Architectural Model:

![Architectural Model](../images/Architecture_2.0.png?raw=true)

Functionality:

· Be able to log in and view your different "Compost Profiles"
· View status of current composts
· Input what food you add the the compost
· Calculate the ratios of different chemicals
· Notify the user when to turn the compost
· Give a time estimate on how long till the compost will be done
· Add or delete compost profiles

For each profile:

· View temp
· Add more items

Background research:

https://www.planetnatural.com/composting-101/making/c-n-ratio/
http://compost.css.cornell.edu/physics.html

Timeline:

Potential problems:

Composters/users might not give enough information to create a graph
We don't have the equation to calculate the ratios (waiting to get this from Zach)

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Q: Stacking await keywords I am trying to reduce the boiler plate code from getting data from my cache repository. I was basically copying and pasting the same code over and over, so I put all of that logic into a new class, CacheReadCommand. I am trying to do this using async/await as my database repository has already implemented async/await. What has ended up happening is that I got this stack of await keywords when I am trying to execute CacheReadCommand.Read. This is not actually returning anything and leaving the application hung up. Where did I go wrong here?
CacheReadCommand
public class CacheReadCommand : ICacheReadCommand {
    private readonly ICacheRepository _repo;

    public CacheReadCommand(ICacheRepository repo) {
        _repo = repo;
    }

    public async Task<T> Read<T>(string cacheKey, Func<T> query) {
        T retVal = await _repo.GetValue<T>(cacheKey);

        if(retVal == null) {
            retVal = query.Invoke();

            if(retVal != null) {
                await _repo.SetValue<T>(cacheKey, retVal);
            }
        }

        return retVal;
    }
}

** Settings Repository **
    public async Task<Setting> GetSetting(Guid guid, string key) {
        string cacheKey = $"GetSetting_{guid}_{key}";

        return await await _readCommand.Read(cacheKey, async () => await ReadOne<Setting>("GetSetting", guid));
    }

    protected async Task<T> ReadOne<T>(string sql, Guid siteGuid) {
        DynamicParameters parms = new DynamicParameters();
        parms.Add(PARMNAME_GUID, siteGuid.ToFormattedString());

        return await ReadOne<T>(GetCommandDefinition(sql, parms));
    }

A: If you want to give an async query to your Read function, you need to ask explicitly for a Func<Task<T>> and await it. Right now you're calling Invoke() on the delegate, which returns a Task<Setting>.
So instead you should do something like:
public async Task<T> Read<T>(string cacheKey, Func<Task<T>> query) {
    T retVal = await _repo.GetValue<T>(cacheKey);

    if(retVal == null) {
        retVal = await query();

        if(retVal != null) {
            await _repo.SetValue<T>(cacheKey, retVal);
        }
    }

    return retVal;
}

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Goldman Sachs names new investment banking chiefs in Europe
The bank appoints Anthony Gutman and Gonzalo García as co-heads in newly-created position
The European headquarters of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. in London.
Simon Dawson/Getty Images
Paul Clarke
Tuesday September 15, 2020 3:26 pm
Goldman Sachs has promoted two long-serving dealmakers to head up its investment banking unit in Europe, the latest changes at the top of a Wall Street bank in London as they compete for top spot in the region.
The bank has named Anthony Gutman and Gonzalo García as co-heads of its investment banking division in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, according to an internal memo on 15 September seen by Financial News.
It...


But in an interview with CNET, one of the bill's co-sponsors says that this time the political winds are more likely to favor passage.
A couple of congressmen today reintroduced a bill that will likely command a standing ovation throughout Silicon Valley. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) and Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) are taking aim at so-called patent trolls with a proposal that would force them to pick up the tab for a defendant's legal costs if their patent lawsuit fails to prevail.
This is the second time around for the Saving High-tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes, or SHIELD Act. The co-sponsors first submitted the bill last August, but the provision withered on the political vine for a couple of reasons. The bill faced strong opposition from trial lawyers. It also wasn't the sort of big political vote getter that politicians love to rally around. This time around, though, the co-sponsors believe that they have a better chance of passing their proposal into law. The retooled SHIELD act offers a less objectionable way of determining who will be liable, according to DeFazio. Also, it would extend to all industries, not just high tech.
"The more that patent trolls go after companies, the more it helps us," DeFazio said in an interview with CNET News.com.
The SHIELD Act would not apply to plaintiffs in lawsuits where they invented the patent or produced evidence of having made a substantial investment in bringing the patent to market.
"Nothing's ever easy around here, but we're feeling pretty confident," DeFazio said. "There are a few things that can rise above partisanship, occasionally."
Earlier, he and his co-sponsor, Chaffetz, put out a statement accusing patent trolls of draining an estimated $29 billion from American innovators and companies last year.
I'm an entrepreneur, and I think startups are an important engine of the American economy. But when I go around and talk to other entrepreneurs, what I hear is, they're worried that if they become successful, they're going to be targeted by software patent trolls. These are firms that collect software patents just for the purpose of litigation, and getting money out of small companies that can't afford patent defense, they're expensive. So, I know you've made a lot of progress on patent reform, but I'm wondering, what are you planning to do to limit the abuses of software patents? For example, would you be supportive of limiting software patents to only five years long?


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"God has landed on this enemy-occupied world in human form. You might say landed in disquise." C. S. LEWIS
Beloved Clergy, Archdiocesan Trustees, Parish Councils and Faithful of our Archdiocese:
Blessings and peace to you and your children in the spirit of this Holy Christmas Season.
Last year, while we were preparing for the Nativity of the Prince of Peace, our young people were dying in the jungles of Southeast Asia and our planes were raining terror and destruction on North Vietnam. We prayed fervently for an end to that bloody war which plagued our nation for years. God listened to our prayers; the war ended and the President of the United States promised us a "generation of peace."
Less than a year has elapsed since the end of the Viet Nam War. Unfortunately the "generation of peace" proved to be wishful thinking and an empty promise. Last October another war broke out in the Middle East and our dreams of a "generation of peace" were broken on the sand of Sinai and on the rocks of the Golan Heights. Instead of helping the oppressed, according to the traditions of the American Revolution, we shipped millions of tons of arms to the oppressors to help them continue their occupation of Arab land and bomb economic centers and civilian quarters destroying properties and killing thousands of innocent people.
On October 22, and on behalf of those victims of aggression, especially in Syria, we started a financial campaign to raise funds to help alleviate some of the suffering of our wounded brethren in Damascus, Homs, Tartous and other Arab cities and villages. We have purposely delayed our trip to the Middle East until we finish this campaign so that we may carry personally your offerings to the proper authorities. Our goal is to raise $200,000 by the end of December. We ask you, therefore, to intensify your efforts and contribute generously to this noble cause. Our people in the Middle East, in their struggle for freedom and justice, have sacrificed their lives. Can you sacrifice some of your money, in the Christmas spirit, to help feed their hungry children?
Beloved in Christ:
C. S. Lewis said: "God has landed on this enemy-occupied world in human form." Surely, he assumed all our human nature except sin to prove to us that our enemies can be conquered. Our enemies are: hatred, injustice, oppression, aggression, falsehood, selfishness and war.
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." EPHESIANS 6: 12.
As we prepare ourselves spiritually for the miraculous birth of Christ, let us open our hearts to help our needy brethren in the Middle East and beseech the "Prince of Peace" to restore honesty, dignity and justice to our nation and bring a lasting peace to this troubled world. I.
"He shall judge between the nations, and shall decide for many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore." ISAIAH 2:4.
May this Holy Christmas and the New Year bring to you and to the entire world a great measure of love and heavenly peace.
Yours in the Incarnate Word,
METROPOLITAN PHILIP
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese I.
of New York and all North America. Christmas, 1973 L
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 224 (Thursday, November 20, 2014)]
[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-17163; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review
Committee: Meeting
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, (5 U.S.C. Appendix 1-16), of a meeting of the Native
American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee (Review
Committee). The Review Committee will meet on March 3-4, 2015. All
meetings will be open to the public.
DATES: The Review Committee will meet on March 3-4, 2015. Public
comment requests and accompanying materials must be received by
February 2, 2015, and requests for culturally unidentifiable (CUI)
disposition must be received by January 16, 2015. Requests for findings
of fact must be received by January 5, 2015. Requests to convene
parties and facilitate the resolution of a dispute must be received by
January 5, 2015.
ADDRESSES: The Review Committee will meet in the Murray D. Lincoln
Campus Center, 1 Campus Center Way, University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003, on March 3-4, 2015. Electronic submissions
are to be sent to [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given in accordance with
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, (5 U.S.C. Appendix 1-16), of a
meeting of the Review Committee. The Review Committee was established
in Section 8 of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation
Act of 1990 (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3006.
The Review Committee will meet on March 3-4, 2015, in the Murray D.
Lincoln Campus Center, 1 Campus Center Way, University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Amherst, MA, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EASTERN). This
meeting will be open to the public. The agenda for this meeting will
include the discussion of the Review Committee Report to Congress for
2015; discussion of dispute procedures; and, if published, comments
upon proposed regulations to revise 43 CFR Part 10. In addition, the
agenda may include requests to the Review Committee for a
recommendation to the Secretary of the Interior, as required by law, in
order to effect the agreed-upon disposition of Native American human
remains determined to be culturally unidentifiable; public comment by
Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, museums, Federal
agencies, and the public; requests to the Review Committee, pursuant to
25 U.S.C. 3006 (c)(3), for review and findings of fact related to the
identity or cultural affiliation of human remains or other cultural
items, or the return of such items; and facilitation of the resolution
of disputes among parties convened by the Review Committee pursuant to
25 U.S.C. 3006 (c)(4). Presentation to the Review Committee by
telephone may be requested but is not guaranteed. The agenda and
materials for this meeting will be posted on or before February 17,
2015, at http://www.nps.gov/nagpra.
The Review Committee is soliciting public comment by Indian tribes,
Native Hawaiian organizations, museums, and Federal agencies on the
following two topics: (1) The progress made, and any barriers
encountered, in implementing NAGPRA and (2) the outcomes of disputes
reviewed by the Review Committee pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3006 (c)(4). The
Review Committee also will consider other public comment by Indian
tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, museums, Federal agencies, and
the public. A public comment request must, at minimum, include an
abstract of the presentation and contact information for the
presenter(s). Public comment requests and presentation materials must
be received by February 2, 2015.
The Review Committee will consider requests for a recommendation to
the Secretary of the Interior, as required by law, in order to effect
the agreed-upon disposition of Native American human remains determined
to be CUI. A CUI disposition request must include the appropriate,
completed form posted on the National NAGPRA Program Web site and, as
applicable, the ancillary materials noted on the form. To access and
download the appropriate form--either the form for CUI with a ``tribal
land'' or ``aboriginal land'' provenience
or the form for CUI without a ``tribal land'' or ``aboriginal land''
provenience--go to http://www.nps.gov/nagpra, and then click on
``Request for CUI Disposition Forms.'' CUI disposition requests must be
received by January 16, 2015.
The Review Committee will consider requests, pursuant to 25 U.S.C.
3006 (c)(3), for review and findings of fact related to the identity or
cultural affiliation of human remains or other cultural items, or the
return of such items, where consensus among affected parties is unclear
or uncertain. A request for findings of fact must be accompanied by a
statement of the fact(s) at issue and supporting materials, including
those exchanged by the parties to consultation concerning the Native
American human remains and/or other cultural items. To access
procedures for presenting findings of fact, go to http://www.nps.gov/nagpra/REVIEW/Procedures.htm. Requests for findings of fact must be
received by January 5, 2015.
3006 (c)(4), to convene parties and facilitate the resolution of a
dispute, where consensus clearly has not been reached among affected
parties regarding the identity or cultural affiliation of human remains
or other cultural items, or the return of such items. A request to
convene parties and facilitate the resolution of a dispute must be
accompanied by a statement of the decision of the museum or Federal
agency subject to the dispute resolution request, a statement of the
issue and the materials exchanged by the parties concerning the Native
procedures for presenting disputes, go to http://www.nps.gov/nagpra/REVIEW/Procedures.htm. Requests to convene parties and facilitate
resolution of a dispute must be received by January 5, 2015.
Electronic submissions should be sent to [email protected]. Such
items are subject to posting on the National NAGPRA Program Web site
prior to the meeting.
Information about NAGPRA, the Review Committee, and Review
Committee meetings is available on the National NAGPRA Program Web site
at http://www.nps.gov/nagpra. For the Review Committee's meeting
procedures, click on ``Review Committee,'' then click on
``Procedures.'' Meeting minutes may be accessed by going to the Web
site, then clicking on ``Review Committee,'' and then clicking on
``Meeting Minutes.'' Approximately fourteen weeks after each Review
Committee meeting, the meeting transcript is posted on the National
NAGPRA Program Web site.
Review Committee members are appointed by the Secretary of the
Interior. The Review Committee is responsible for monitoring the NAGPRA
inventory and identification process; reviewing and making findings
related to the identity or cultural affiliation of cultural items, or
the return of such items; facilitating the resolution of disputes;
compiling an inventory of culturally unidentifiable human remains that
are in the possession or control of each Federal agency and museum, and
recommending specific actions for developing a process for disposition
of such human remains; consulting with Indian tribes and Native
Hawaiian organizations and museums on matters affecting such tribes or
organizations lying within the scope of work of the Review Committee;
consulting with the Secretary of the Interior on the development of
regulations to carry out NAGPRA; and making recommendations regarding
future care of repatriated cultural items. The Review Committee's work
is carried out during the course of meetings that are open to the
public.
Before including your address, telephone number, email address, or
other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be
aware that your entire comment--including your personal identifying
information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you may
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be
able to do so.
Dated: November 14, 2014.
Alma Ripps,
Chief, Office of Policy.
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Judy Chu's New Education Reform Plan
Congresswoman Announces New Framework and Principles for School Improvement Grants
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) officially unveiled a plan today to improve our nation's education system using a new framework of school improvement grants, a proposal that is being supported by AFT, NEA, PTA and the National Association of School Psychologists, among other groups.
The Congresswoman's new framework constitutes a radical departure from existing guidelines on School Improvement Grants, replacing the overly punitive and restrictive model with a more flexible, holistic approach and giving schools a broader menu of research-driven options and more time to show improvement. Under the new framework, school closure would strictly be a last resort option.
"The current school improvement grant program is admirable in theory, but some of the tactics haven't been successful in practice," said Rep. Chu, noting as an example the recent mass firings, and subsequent rehiring, of staff at Central Falls High School in Rhode Island. "What we need is a system that promotes flexibility and collaboration instead of tying the hands of administrators, teachers, and parents. We must remove barriers to student success instead of ignoring them. And finally, we must support teachers and leaders, instead of breaking them down."
That is the approach taken by Rep. Chu's proposed new framework, called Strengthening Our Schools (SOS) (see attached report). The plan would promote flexibility and collaboration between schools, parents, community leaders, businesses and other stakeholders; provide support to students facing crisis, both inside and outside of the classroom, by offering mental health services for behavioral problems, ESL resources and other wrap-around services; and giving teachers the tools they need to reconnect with disengaged students and help improve performance through personalized teacher training and specialized instructional support.
"In the upcoming ESEA Reauthorization I will be pushing for a complete revision of school improvement grants that is based on Strengthening Our Schools," said Rep. Chu, who was joined by representatives of major national education associations, teachers groups, former administration officials, parents and others as she unveiled the details of SOS at the Rayburn House Office Building. "As a Member of the Committee on Education and Labor, I plan to work with Chairman Miller on school turnaround and push for this framework to be adopted in ESEA Reauthorization."
The Congresswoman's plan was lauded by prominent members of the educational field.
The goal of SOS is nothing less than to achieve dramatic improvements in student achievement at priority schools, said Lily Eskelsen, Vice President of the National Education Association.
"The only way for schools to succeed is if all the adults involved in public education work together collaboratively and make decisions based on our common purpose to give students what they need to succeed," Eskelsen said.
"Congresswoman Chu has developed an excellent framework for redefining the federal role in K-12 education. Her proposals recognize that the path to school improvement is through positive, not punitive, measures. She understands that teachers do their best in atmosphere of respect and encouragement, rather than incentives and sanctions," said Diane Ravitch, education historian and former Assistant Secretary of Education. "The federal role should be to support school improvement, not to mandate closings and firings. She is a breath of fresh air in a stale and nonproductive discussion."
"PTA is appreciative of the opportunity to provide input on the proposal and the framework's
inclusion of family engagement and collaboration with parents," said PTA National President Charles J. "Chuck" Saylors. "We cannot turn around struggling schools without parents at the table."
Howard Adelman and Linda Taylor, UCLA researchers who have investigated many of the successful methods included in the Congresswoman's proposal, lauded the new SOS framework and its holistic, multi-tiered approach.
"Good teaching and, indeed all efforts to enhance positive development, must be complemented with direct actions to remove or at least minimize the impact of barriers, such as hostile environments and intrinsic problems," said Adelman and Taylor in a written statement. "Without effective direct intervention to address barriers to learning and teaching, such barriers continue to get in the way for many students and interfere with teachers' efforts to close the achievement gap."
CLICK HERE to see full SOS Report
h/t JH
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Жюль Адлер (; 8 июля 1865, Люксёй-ле-Бен, Франш-Конте — 11 июня 1952, Ножан-сюр-Марн) — французский художник.

Биография
Сын еврея — торговца тканями. В 1882 году переехал в Париж со своей семьей. Учился первоначально в Высшей национальной школе декоративного искусства, позже в парижской Школе изящных искусств. Одновременно с 1883 года учился в Академии Жюлиана.

Ученик Бугро, Робера-Флёри и Даньяна-Бувре, Жюль Адлер принадлежал к числу немногих художников, оставшихся верными социалистическим тенденциям в живописи; благодаря тому, что он умеет подчинить их красочному замыслу, тенденции эти не идут в ущерб чисто художественным достоинствам его произведений.

В 1888 году дебютировал в парижском Салоне со своим полотном «Мизер». Завоевал несколько медалей Салона, принимал участие во многих художественных выставках. В 1903 году был в числе организаторов Осеннего салона. С 1914 по 1918 год организовал столовую для помощи художникам на площади Пигаль, где подавались несколько тысяч блюд и предлагалась одежда бедным художникам. В 1914 году руководил художественной миссией в Вердене (Маас) и привозил туда рисунки, эскизы и фотографии. В 1928 году был назначен профессором изящных искусств в Париже.

Во время Второй мировой войны был арестован за то, что гулял в местах, запрещённых для евреев, но избежал депортации. Похоронен на кладбище Сен-Венсан в парижском квартале Монмартр.

Творчество
Наиболее известные картины Адлера, изображающие жизнь рабочего населения Парижа, бретонских крестьян и рыбаков, отличаются реализмом и глубокой симпатией к изображаемому им классу. Художественный критик Луи Воксель называл Адлера «le peintre des humbles» — «живописцем обездоленных»; для его творчества характерны темы труда, трудящихся, забастовок и т. п.

Многие из полотен художника приобретены различными картинными галереями и музеями (две его картины хранятся в Люксембургском музее, две — в Малом дворце Парижа). Значительное число их находится в общественных коллекциях Безансона, Авиньона, Нью-Йорка, Будапешта и Варшавы.

Избранные полотна
 «Забастовка в Крезо» (1900),
 «La descente du faubourg» (1905),
 «Devant la cuisine des pauvres» (1906).

Примечания

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Художники-портретисты Франции
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Выпускники Национальной высшей школы изящных искусств
Обучавшиеся в Академии Жюлиана
Похороненные на кладбище Сен-Венсан

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Musk bets big on beating shareholders at 'funding secured' trial
Jody Godoy and Tom Hals
FILE PHOTO: Met Gala arrivals in New York City
By Jody Godoy and Tom Hals
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Elon Musk is set to become the rare CEO to fight a securities class action at trial next week, where he will defend his 2018 tweet announcing he had "funding secured" to take Tesla Inc private.
Musk is essentially doubling down after suffering an initial setback last year, when the judge in San Francisco federal court ruled that his tweet was "false" and "reckless." As a result, the jury will need to determine only if the statements impacted Tesla's share prices, if Musk acted knowingly, and the amount of any damages.
"Everything is lined up for a plaintiffs' win here," said Minor Myers, who teaches corporate law at the University of Connecticut. Judge Edward Chen's ruling in May means that shareholders are "starting with runners on base," he said.
An attorney for Musk, as well as Tesla and several directors who are also defendants, declined to comment. They have denied that Musk's statements violated the law. They will argue at trial that the stock price rose because Musk revealed that he was considering at the time that he might take Tesla private. His conversations with Saudi investors led him to believe funding for the deal was secured.
Eduard Korsinsky, an attorney who represents the class of investors who alleged billions of dollars in losses, called the case "exceptionally strong."
The trial is a chance for Musk to take the stand to vindicate himself by convincing a jury that he was truthful when he tweeted on Aug. 7, 2018, "Am considering taking Tesla private at $420. Funding secured." In another tweet the same day, he wrote, "Investor support is confirmed."
The company's shares shot higher and then fell again after Aug. 17, 2018, when the New York Times reported that funding for the take-private bid was "far from secure."
Tesla and Musk settled with the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2018, denying wrongdoing. Musk surrendered the Tesla chairman position and agreed to let a company lawyer vet some of his tweets. In a separate case, he has asked an appeals court in New York to end Tesla's oversight of his speech online.
A RARE BET
Most chief executives avoid the risks of testifying under oath, but Musk has taken several cases to trial and subjected himself to cross examination, although none were brought under federal securities law.
He beat a libel case in 2019 before a California jury over claims he defamed a cave explorer he referred to as "pedo guy" in a tweet. He won a bench trial in Delaware's Court of Chancery last year over claims by Tesla shareholders that he allegedly coerced the Tesla board into buying SolarCity, a rooftop solar panel maker. Tesla shareholders had sought billions in damages and they have appealed.
Also last year he spent months fighting an ultimately losing battle to wriggle out of his deal to buy Twitter and he defended his $56 billion Tesla pay in a bench trial. Both of those were in the same Delaware court and a ruling is expected later this year on his pay package.
Next week's trial is scheduled to last around three weeks. The parties could still, however, settle their differences at any time, even mid-trial or on the courthouse steps.
It would be unusual if the case proceeded all the way to a verdict. Hundreds of U.S. securities class actions have been filed every year since the current laws governing the cases went into effect in 1996, but only 15 resulted in trial verdicts, according to the Wolf Popper law firm.
Around half are dismissed for failing to comply with securities law and most of the rest are settled.
"These kind of cases rarely go all the way to trial. In part because you are putting all of the outcome determination in the hands of a bunch of strangers," said Kevin LaCroix, a veteran directors and officers insurance attorney who blogs on executive liability.
If shareholders ultimately prevail and win damages, it will likely be years before they collect due to the appeals process.
For example, shareholders of Household International, a lender now owned by HSBC, won at trial in 2009 but appeals dragged on until it settled in 2016 for $1.575 billion, one of the biggest wins for shareholders in a securities case.
"Even if the plaintiffs win, they are looking at appeals that could last a very long time," and potentially go before the U.S. Supreme Court, said Tulane Law professor Ann Lipton.
(Reporting by Jody Godoy in New York and Tom Hals in Wilmington, Del.; Editing by Amy Stevens and Matthew Lewis)
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Special Olympics Athletes Take Team-Building Skills from the Field to the Workplace
By Terrence Nowlin
Mike Madden is a goal-driven employee and gold-medal athlete. He knows the importance of staying focused. Being productive at work and scoring during Special Olympics competitions give him similar feelings of achievement.
"It feels like you pretty much went out and accomplished something," he said.
Jay Hannon is a national medal-winner and representative for Minnesota in Special Olympics, as well. He holds two silver medals and a bronze for swimming in the 2014 National Games. Like Madden, he's competed in a number of sports over his 17 years with Special Olympics.
"I do bowling, basketball, swimming, track and field, floor hockey and power lifting," Hannon said. "I like giving my best effort in all the sports I compete in. It does not really matter if I'm in first. It means more to do your best—if you do your best in everything you do, good things usually happen."
To celebrate the crossover between successful work and play as well as the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics, SourceAmerica is hosting the Journey of Employment job fair July 21. The event offers athletes career counseling and the chance to connect with potential employers is part of the Special Olympics Global Day of Inclusion at Soldier Field. Participating employers include Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Anixter Center, Bank of America, Goodwill Industries of Metropolitan Chicago, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Opportunity Secure Data Destruction.
An estimated 80 percent of people with disabilities are currently left out of the workforce. SourceAmerica is working to reduce that number, said Senior Vice President for Growth Ellis Rosenberg.
"We make connections for people in the country's largest and most diverse minority group—people with disabilities," Rosenberg said. "Employers are looking to tap into this talented pool of potential employees and the Journey of Employment is a great way for the two groups to engage."
Madden is an employee at MDI, a Minneapolis nonprofit organization in the SourceAmerica network of employers that offers assembly and packaging of products like storage boxes, recycling bins and tote bags.
"I work on jobs and help assemble certain things for other companies that need stuff put together," Madden said.
Madden has worked for MDI for 31 years, but his dedication to Special Olympics is even longer. For 35 years, he's competed in the organization's games at the regional, national and international levels. That's taught him how to be better at his job, he said.
Janna Langer agrees. She is an employment support specialist at MDI. She makes sure employees like Madden have the tools they need to do their jobs. Langer said that Madden is in a role that requires juggling interactions with numerous people and performing a variety of tasks.
"(It's about) working as a team and having that productivity goal … encouraging their coworkers to work toward that goal," she said. "Special Olympics teaches someone how to be the best that they can be, and those skills transfer to the workplace, too."
Madden said draws from expertise learned by competing in track and field, softball, basketball and his favorite, floor hockey. Langer caught a particularly glaring omission from Madden's list.
"He won a gold medal in 2010 and that was for golf," she said. "Yep, he won a gold medal for nationals."
Hannon has applied that mantra to his work at Burlington Coat Factory in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. He works as part of the recovery team with employment supports through Partnership Resources, Inc., another SourceAmerica nonprofit agency.
"Recovery means that you clean up the floor and get the store really nice for the customers so they can shop for their clothes," he said.
Hannon's mother Pat Hannon said that in his four years working at Burlington, the younger Hannon has seen career advancement and raises.
"A lot of times, people with special needs or disabilities are unable to secure jobs," she said. "If they do secure jobs, a lot of them are underpaid … Special Olympics has given him an opportunity to try new things. That helps in the work as well. I think it helped in securing a job that was paid like the rest of the store staff."
Hannon and his mother said Special Olympics has helped with social interactions, something he'd struggled with.
"My disability is autism," Hannon said. "That means that my brain processes differently than any average person. Special Olympics has helped me to socialize with other athletes with disabilities on the same team."
That team mentality transfers seamlessly to his work group of five employees.
"I like that there is lots to do and learning new things—that I can do several different jobs at my store," he said. "I like working with my group."


Once upon a time, more precisely by the end of the millennium, the NBA was about to finish a very important chapter. Bird and Magic, the two main protagonists of the popularity rise of the Association, were about to say goodbye – alongside millions of people around the world – to the greatest of all time, Michael "Air" Jordan. As people expressed their final thoughts, there was a feeling the NBA had peaked. Somehow, it could never be the same. The competitiveness and overall talent of the late 80's and 90's could never be replicated. The NBA massive appeal would eventually fade, and the flock of worldwide following – driven by the rivalry of Bird and Magic and the mesmerizing lack of gravity of Air Jordan – would slowly disappear. The NBA Scholar was a follower of this school of thought. The excellent spectacle produced by these amazing showmen was a once in a lifetime occurrence. How would the NBA counter the exit of these basketball juggernauts?
A few years before Jordan's departure, the NBA labeled yet another young player as "the next Jordan". It was a regular occurrence back then. Fuelled by the media and the increasing viewers worldwide, the NBA was trying to find someone who could fill the shoes of the iconic Chicago Bulls legend. Many players fell into this label and couldn't handle the pressure. Others, like Grant Hill or T-Mac, to name a few, were unlucky to test the veracity of such claims. In between this flood of names, a young player suddenly jumps into the arena with the goal of being the best. "Just another player who wants to be like Mike", some said at the time. A few distinctive traits separated this particular player from all the rest. Unlike his contemporaries, caught in the new-found limelight showbiz lifestyle of the NBA, (all of the sudden a league with a lot of money to be distributed in record breaking publicity deals) Kobe Bryant had the demise and the poise of an obsessed gym rat or a borderline student, immersed in libraries. The future black mamba was refining his talent in the gym, with a work ethic that was second to none. His peers didn't find this kid particularly convincing. A reclusive young man with unachievable dreams. He was too quiet. He didn't party like the rest of them.
Kobe Bryant was, in fact, different from most of his contemporaries. It was all about getting better. Every day. Every month. Each season was a stepping stone to get into the sacred ground: NBA Finals. He took the opportunity to address his idol (in all fairness, everyone's idol back then, even for those who didn't follow the NBA! Jordan was a global icon, he transcended his country and his sport) and ask him questions. This is what separates the great ones from the skilled or talented ones… it's not only the raw talent, the mesmerizing physical strength, and agility. There's a process. Even Jordan had to go through it. He studied them. The bad boys. The offensive schemes. The matchups. He perfected his game until something extraordinary happened. Shaquille O'Neal was coming to LA.
The liaison between Kobe and Shaq was as asymmetrical and surprisingly successful as it gets. Kobe was the prototype of the laborious, method performer while Shaq was too aware of his dominance. As he put it once, he knew he only had to do real work against two or three centers. The Kobe-Shaq combo worked like a charm, under the guidance of the Zen Master. As the Lakers evolved into a powerhouse, egos grew as well. Shaq knew he was the absolute best at his position. That he could not be stopped. Kobe felt the same. Eventually, one of them would have to take the back seat or, at least, admit who "owned" the team. Who was the big dog. None of them managed to address this situation in the best way. Too much heat, too many bright lights, soundbites, and newspaper headlines. Hollywood plotted for a divorce. The drama, always. Eventually, what seemed like a marriage made in heaven (the dominant outside player plus the huge "larger than life" center, a la old school NBA) quickly dissolved. Kobe and Shaq parted ways and for a long time, it seemed Shaq got the best part of the deal. Kobe and the Lakers fell in a deluge of losing seasons and Kobe was (apparently) more interested in adding to his already prolific and impressive career than caring for team wins. Kobe Bryant knew better. He never had the patience to wait. He kept asking for backup. At a certain point, Kobe considered leaving as well. The calling of the Titles. That sweet taste of the champagne tormented him. And he saw his now "nemesis" Shaq get a title in Miami. He became restless.
As Lamar Odom improved, so did the Lakers. They had some promising players. The future was, once again, looking brighter. They were missing one piece, though. A player able to fill the void in the middle. Enter Pau Gasol. He was the perfect ally for Kobe Bryant. Like him, Gasol was used to an international atmosphere; he was able to communicate and relate to Kobe in a different way. Moreover, Pau was better suited to handle Kobe fiery temperament. Pau Gasol took the back seat for this ride. He was the best big man on the team and one of the best ones in the league back then, but he knew it was Kobe's team. Therefore, he followed his guidance and directions. Kobe Bryant appreciated the effort and with the help of his long-time friend and ally Derek Fisher plus an emerging very good 2-way player (Trevor Ariza), the Lakers were all of the sudden a force to be reckoned.
This was probably the best time of Kobe's career. He was at the top of his game, and he managed to win two more titles. He had now surpassed his rival, Shaquille O'Neal. He was just one title away from getting that elusive sixth title, a Championship that would put him at the same level as Jordan, at least from a NBA Titles standpoint. Nevertheless, the 2 Championships conquered by Kobe's Lakers weren't as dominant and conclusive as the ones he got with Shaq. The league was different now. Tim Duncan and his two companions were a tough customer in the West, and the big three in Boston seemed a more powerful and resourceful team. With the arrival of his good friend LeBron James to Miami, pairing with the likes of Bosh, Wade and later with Ray Allen, Kobe Bryant quest for the sixth title became a mirage, a kind of Fata Morgana looming as the years passed by. All of the sudden, father time had sneaked on him, and injuries started to be a factor. They were coming frequently and painfully.
The last time Kobe Bryant had a real chance to go all the way happened in the year, he joined forces with Dwight Howard (back then the most dominant center) and Steve Nash, an older point guard that was able to extract the best of the Lakers assets. Everything went wrong, though. Nash injuries prevented the Lakers from getting any kind of rhythm. Dwight Howard couldn't mesh with Kobe. Ironically, it was like the second coming of a Shaq partnership. Much like O'Neal, Dwight Howard thrived on a laid back approach, too juvenile for Kobe's tasting. As the losses and injuries made it a season to forget, Kobe began to lose his temper and eventually Howard had to leave. Bryant doesn't respect players who don't give 110%. It's just the way he's wired. He didn't make it a secret. In his recurrent quotes and talks with the media, Kobe Bryant always expressed his eagerness to win. As Jordan put it "he's as cursed as I am". It doesn't get any clearer than that. Many critics tried to downplay Kobe's antics stating he was a mere copycat, mimicking the gestures and poses of his hero. Without a unique personality. This couldn't be farther from the truth. Unlike Jordan, Kobe was never a sympathetic leader. Kobe's tunnel vision might have prevented him from getting more titles. The "how many titles would Kobe and Shaq win if they had stayed together" will be a discussion that will entertain NBA historians and analytics junkies for decades.
It is an absolute pleasure to see the way Kobe Bryant is handling his last season. He finally understood that slowing down isn't a flaw of character. Quite simply, getting older is a fact of life. When the body can't keep up with your mind, not even the best basketball IQ player can "magically" ignore and bypass the physical constraints. Still, every now and again there is a Kobe's rant, some aggressive language. Probably something he does to remind him of his former self. The black mamba personality, the killer, the clutch performer. He can lash out on the kids, but it is probably for the greater good. It's the way he sees the game. A constant need to improve and work on your skills.
Kobe Bryant will stand in NBA books as one of the fiercest competitors ever. His name will be synonymous of hard work, relentless passion for the game and winning at all costs. Some will question his path and the options he chose, but that's a common discussion for all the great athletes. A few weeks ago Shaq and Kobe were together in a radio show, again in good terms. It's the circle of life. Shaq also showed some regrets. How many more titles would they win? 2, 3? Some say they could have won at least seven titles if they didn't allow egos to get in the way. In any case, from an individual and team perspective, Kobe ended getting the better end of the deal. He got one more Championship than Shaq, and his numbers didn't fall as abruptly as O'Neal.
In a few days, we'll witness the final All-Star of Kobe Bean Bryant. Such a polarizing figure. In today's NBA, characterized by an excessive "political correctness" Kobe's antics seem a memory of livelier days. The transition days from the NBA gods (Bird, Magic, Isiah, Olajuwon, Drexler, Barkley) and the ruler of them all (Jordan) to the new kids on the block, the hip hop kids and their very own NBA cultural revolution. Kobe Bryant was wise to announce his retirement at the beginning of the season. It's been an absolute delight to observe the many homages important players, coaches, and teams are giving him. His former friend/enemy is now a commentator on TNT. Shaq will get a statue in Los Angeles next year. Will Kobe's statue be placed around O'Neal? In any case, his legacy amongst Lakers fans was carved a long time ago. Iron will to win, stomping against all elements: teammates, coaches, game plans. At the end of the day, nothing mattered most to Kobe than winning Championships. In a recent interview, he mentioned that NBA Finals he should have won.
In a few weeks, Kobe Bryant will make his final appearance. Next Sunday, like two decades ago, he'll be out there chasing perfection. Demanding it from his teammates. Some will get it – only a few, probably. Such is the nature of the genius minds. They can't explain how they do it or be caught up in the process of "mentoring." They're too busy winning their inner battles. To overcome their former self. At some point, they forget the competition. Because they can't catch up with themselves. The mamba bite was too dangerous. There was always a skill to improve, a new season goal to achieve. Mediocrity is always around. Kobe knew it better than most. And that's why he, like Jordan, always chased perfection. Drives, dunks, post game, high basketball IQ… Kobe had the full package. 10th best player ever.
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Suppose by numerology you are born on a date with Date No. 3 or Total No. 3, you are ruled by No. 3.
If you want to attain success in your life you should know your lucky numbers & know how to use them.
If you have 3 your lucky numbers are 3, 1, and 9. you will have more lucky numbers based on your name.
Based on this 3, 12, 21, 30, 1, 10, 19, and 9, 18, 27 will be your lucky numbers. Your lucky dates for 3 and 1 will be 3rd, 12fth, 21st, 30th, 1st, 10th, & 19th. When you correct your name you will get the real picture.
Your other lucky days are the 9th, 18th, and 27th, dates in any month. Actions on these days will bring success. You can start a business, lay a foundation, build houses, change places, and purchase jewelry.
You can also purchase vehicles, properties, travel for work, negotiate deals, and hold peace talks. These dates will be profitable. You earn more than you expect. You get unexpected benefits.
You have many happy moments. Any date with a compound number of 3 or 9 will also give you lasting benefits. These will continue for many years. You have to cultivate these dates, by doing such actions on these days.
It strengthens the power of 8 and 9 to confer more and more benefits. Train these numbers to work, by doing actions which will give continued benefits. This makes 3 and 9. be luckier and luckiest.
Numerology rules that any day which opposes 3 is unlucky. Hence, your unlucky number is 6. Therefore, days 6th, 15th, and 24th, in all the months, will be unlucky for you.
Perform any action on these days, and you fail. You waste time, money, and efforts. You get bad names. You lose your reputation. Any advantage does not last long.
When you do actions on these dates, you are adding power to their unlucky nature. Therefore, you have to avoid doing any important activity on days ruled by 8, 9 and 2, whether by Day or Compound No.
As per Numerology, by such actions on these dates, you will be purchasing trouble. You will only suffer. You antagonize your relatives and friends. What ever success you get will dissolve in failure.
As per Numerology, spend unlucky days in routines. Do not venture any thing new. You can do meditations and prayers. Your unlucky days will lose their powers. Watch the compound number. Avoid it if unlucky.


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Repossessions fall but mortgage arrears increase
The number of houses repossessed dropped 10 per cent in the second quarter of 2009, according to the latest figures published by the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
By System Administrator	 14th August 2009 11:00 am
CML figures show 11,400 homes were repossessed in Q2, down from 12,700 in the first three months of the year.
But the CML's data shows the number of borrowers in arrears continues to increase.
At the end of June this year, the number of borrowers in arrears by three months or more increased to 270,400, up from 264,700 in the first quarter or 2009 and substantially up from 152,700 at the same point in 2008.
The CML says that the decrease in repossessions is due to a combination of continued low interest rates shows and lenders trying to work with borrowers to help manage arrears.
But it warned that if the economy remained weak and unemployment continued to grow both arrears and repossessions would increase in the second half of the year.
CML's head of policy Jackie Bennett says: "With unemployment rising and the economy still weak, the outlook will remain challenging for the rest of this year and into 2010. But today's data shows that lenders are committed to helping borrowers manage their way through temporary payment problems and get their mortgage back on track over time, avoiding possession where possible.
"Clearly, low interest rates are also helping borrowers who are committed to working to resolve their arrears, paying what they can – and when they can – towards their mortgage, and maintaining good communication with their lender."
Skandia awards second UK strategic mandate to Cazenove
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Friends Provident says clarifications about Resolution's structure and governance has helped it agree to the acquisition vehicle's latest offer.
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These 24 photos depict some incredibly rare moments that will make you see the past with different eyes.
1. The greatest Manta Ray caught off the coast of New Jersey in 1933.
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Ranchi (D)
Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution of river Harmu, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 15/10/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Anil Kumar Singh Vs Chief Secretary, Government of Jharkhand & Others dated 15/10/2020.

The case related to mitigation of pollution
Sewage Treatment Plants (STP)
State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)
Meeting to make room for JSW plant
The Singur shock for Bengal seems to have taught Jharkhand to tread cautiously when it comes to making room for industries.
Telegraph (Ranchi)
Irregularities galore in Bt trials
Mahyco flouts rules in Bt rice trials in Jharkhand mahyco seed company was found conducting field trials of Bt rice in Jharkhand, flouting all the rules and regulations prescribed for trials of a genetically modified crop. The trials were being conducted at Saparong village in Ranchi district of Jharkhand without the knowledge of the farmers and without isolating the trial field.
Gene Campaign
Soren backs SAIL on Chiria lease
Union minister of steel and fertilisers Ram Vilas Paswan and chief minister Shibu Soren deliberate on the lease issue in Ranchi on Wednesday. Picture by Prashant Mitra
Paschim Singhbhum
Rs 288cr project to end water woes
Ranchi, Sept. 19: Work on an ultra modern water supply system befitting a state capital is set to begin soon with the state government ready with a Rs 288.39-crore plan under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).
Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)
Call for rain water storage
Ranchi, Sept. 19: Jharkhand receives a good rainfall but in the absence of a water conservation system, the water drains out. Hence, water conservation methods, like rainwater harvesting, are needed to increase awareness among masses. These points came to the fore during a seminar on the status of water conservation and its importance in agriculture today.
Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
50 % grant for mega food parks
NEW DELHI: The Central government on Thursday approved a grant-in-aid assistance of 50 per cent of the project cost in general areas and 75 per cent in the north-eastern region and
Hindu (New Delhi)
Food Process Industry
Chittoor (D)
Satara (D)
Jalandhar (D)
Natural solution to power pangs - Experts bank on renewable energy to connect villages
Participants at the Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Diwas celebration held by JREDA. Picture by Hardeep Singh Ranchi, Aug. 20: Renewable energy sources need to be tapped to solve power problems in villages across the state. Speaking at the Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Samaroh organised at the Town Hall to mark the 64th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi, the chairman of Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC), Mukhtiyar Singh, said it was time to take action.
Rural Electrification
Bid to turn capital green
Saplings planted on the roadside of Argora bypass road by the forest department. Picture by Hardeep Singh Ranchi, Aug. 13: With an aim to revive the good old pleasant days in the state capital, the forest department has started tree plantation in the town this monsoon. And the noble task took off with planting of saplings along Birsa Munda Raj Marg, also known as Harmu bypass road. "We have planted 400 saplings on the roadside of Birsa Munda Raj Marg and Birsa Chowk to the state secretariat,' said Kali Kinker, divisional forest officer, social forestry, Ranchi.
Plantation Crops
B-school, NGO to start clothes bank in state
ANTARA BOSE Jamshedpur, Aug. 3: Taking an initiative to provide clothes to all the needy people in the state, an NGO and a B-school have joined hands. Anshu Gupta, the founder and CEO of Goonj, a Delhi-based NGO, would address XLRI students on August 5
Giridih (D)
TVNL head ache rubs salt into power wound
RUDRA BISWAS Ranchi, Aug. 3: While the state is reeling from severe power crisis, the lack of Tenughat Vidyut Nigam Limited (TVNL) chairman is a spanner in generating capacity power at the plant. Equipped with two units with a total installed capacity of 440 MW, TVNL is being forced to operate only one. Reason: since June 18, there is no one to authorise payments for regular coal purchases or to renew contracts with transporters for carrying coal from the collieries of Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL) to the TVNL plant at Lalpania.
Tenughat
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