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Albanian Roots (Albanian: Rrënjët Shqiptare) is a non-religious, Non-Profit Organization of young Albanian Professionals whose primary function is to strengthen the Albanian community by integrating the Albanians with each other and their respective adopted countries throughout the whole Albanian diaspora. Albanian Roots works primarily to build a strong relationship with other Albanian communities in order to share a more dynamic and cohesive partnership. Albanian Roots focuses on promoting the Albanian culture and heritage to the younger generations by improving the community in organizing events such as network events, picnics, art shows, festivals and its main event the Albanian Roots Parade in the Immigrants Day Parade in New York City. Albanian Roots focuses on "cultural activities movements" as well as performing activist campaigns through a network of delegates, advisers, and analysts.

Goals
The goals of Albanian Roots:
 Foster educational Albanian History and language in Albanian Schools.
 Promote for non-religious Albanian Community center in New York City.
 Promote the Albanian Block, "Blloku Shqiptare", in the Bronx on Arthur Ave.
 Promote the development of an Albanian American Chambers of Commerce.
 Further the growing interest of Albanian immigrants worldwide in the Diaspora.
 Create closer cooperation among Albanian communities.
 Educate and uphold the general principles of Albanian Culture & Heritage.
 Promote Prominent Albanian Talent.
 Albanian Roots Parade.

History
Albanian Roots was created as a result of national pride among young Albanian college students in New York City. The concept of gathering the Albanian student organizations was initialized as early as 2008. In 2009, Albanian Roots was a DBA of Albanian American Civic League and under the guidance of Joe DioGuardi. In 2011, the official organization paperwork was filed and Albanian Roots was an independent NGO with official 501c3 status.

In 2008, Albanian students wanted to replicate how the Italians, Irish, Puerto Ricans had their own day where they could express their pride and heritage. Consequently, the students decided to do the same thing and eventually built the foundations for the Albanian Roots Organization. In 2009, Marko Kepi, Ervin Toro and other Albanian students wanted to participate in the International day parade where they could represent Albania, they called it the Albanian Roots Parade   Because Albania begins with the letter "A", they led the parade and where in front of most other floats and thus they received much acclaimed attention from the public and the media. Due to marketing on Facebook, thousands of Albanian Americans showed up in huge numbers. The students were shocked.  Afterwards they realized that this was the start to something big. They eventually began the idea of constructing an Albanian Roots organization.  The students wanted a more professional representation of Albanians in order to keep young Albanians engaged in their community and contribute to the greater cause. They further built the organization to have support from well-known and respected entertainers, athletes, politicians, humanitarians, and the general public.

On 26 November 2019, an earthquake struck the Durrës region of Albania. Albanian Roots raised 1.3 million dollars for earthquake victims.

Events
Albanian Roots hosts international dignitaries, delegates, in the greater good for the Albanian community. Albanian Roots annually participates in the Gift of Life events where they support and help to raise money for Albanian children to get the surgery necessary to save the children's lives. Albanian Roots also participates as frequent as possible with the Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Albanian community has very close ties with the Jewish communities and often partake in their Holocaust Remembrance Days, often giving speech on Albanians who saved the Jews during World War II. Albanian Roots, also, every single year hosts parties to celebrate the Albanian Independence Day, Flag Day, and Kosovo Independence Day.

AIDA Meeting- Promoting Albanian Trade
On July 8, 2013 Albanian Roots hosted a meeting with the Albanian International Development Agency with the Albanian American Chambers of Commerce in promoting trade with Albanian companies in Albania to sell their products in the United States.

Rally to support Albanian Orthodoxy – Archbishop Janullatos Campaign
On January 28, 2014 Albanian Roots held a campaign protesting a controversial award given to Greek born Archbishop Janullatos. There has been speculation that the orthodoxy in Albania is reverting to a Greek-style structure and architecture. Many believe that the Archbishop is influenced politically by the Greek state and is guided by the Greek church. Many of the Albanian Orthodox want to revert to the traditional ways of archbishop Fan Noli.

Rally to Support the Albanians of Montenegro- Protest against Djukanovic at the United Nations
On April 8, 2014 Albanians Roots participated and supported other Albanian Organizations in protesting the prime minister of Montenegro for not respecting civil rights for Albanians in Montenegro. Albanian do not enjoy the same civil rights as others and are not officially recognized. The Albanian Organizations openly reprimanded the act of using religion, geography, and politics to assimilate people in order to control the Albanian minority.

President Bujar Nishani- 5 year Anniversary Gala
On September 26–27, 2014, Albanian Roots hosted a dinner celebrating their 5-year anniversary where they hosted the Albanian President, Bujar Nishani, and exchanged awards. President Nisahni commented the young professional Albanians in the wonderful work they have been doing in integrating the Albanians Community through events and service.

Albanian Film Festival
In September 2014, Albanian Roots partnered up with Albanian Film Festival group in order to promote the Albanian Film Festival that is held annually every November.

Support "Albanian Equality Movement"
On October 15, 2014 Albanian Roots reacted towards the senseless violence and discrimination that occurred during the Serbia v Albania soccer match by organizing a campaign named "Albanian Equality Movement". The movement composed of various methods in raising awareness and seeking actions towards the racism, prejudice, and discrimination the Albania national football team experienced on October 14, 2014. The movement's purpose was to achieve a long-term interest in the need to achieve peace and equilibrium in the Balkans by offering equal civil rights to Albanian minorities in neighboring Balkan countries. The campaign aimed at engaging the worldwide public in requesting international institutions to get involved and request for government officials in the Balkans to respect international Human Rights codes.
The movement encompasses:
 Creating awareness via social media and internet newspapers.
 Official petition in the white house to promote equal rights for Albanians in the Balkans.
 Phone banks to contact government officials to create a mandate and eventually open a committee to denounce the racist acts and eventually politically intervene.
 Platform on how to contact international institutions and writing letters to them on the issue.
 Writing letters to FIFA and UEFA.
 Seeking support of Amnesty International and other human rights organizations.
 Boycotting Serbian products and the official sponsors of the Serbian national soccer team; Umbro.
 Interviews with media sources in the United States as well as in Albania.

The movement was spread to various Albanian organizations all across the world and received official declaration of support from Albanian organizations in Italy, Switzerland, Croatia, Slovenia, Presheva, Sanxhak, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Argentina, Canada, and of course numerous Albanian Organizations in the United States.

Executive Leadership

Chapters

See also
 Albanian American Civic League
 Illyrian Swimming Association
 List of Albanian Americans
 Vatra, the Pan-Albanian Federation of America

References

External links
 Facebook page
 Home page
 Albanian American Civic League

Albanian-American culture in New York City
European-American organizations
Non-profit organizations based in New York City
Albanian culture

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Collectively, the built space will ultimately enclose 50,000 m2. Each building also has its own unique courtyard, helping to establish that building's identity while creating a distinctive guest experience. This mixed-use district of Al Rehab houses the complex's versatile retail showrooms, boutiques and high-end clothiers, gift shops, movie theatres and entertainment venues as well as, large anchor stores and hyper-market designed to meet all shopping needs. Flexible and stylish office space is located directly above the retail, providing tenants and their customers with valuable proximity and an exceptional level of convenience.
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The future of the electric car: UK and beyond
by BobOctober 5, 2017
What's the current state of the electric car industry? Once a novelty and now key to solving the world's fuel and environmental problems, it seems that we all suddenly know an electric car driver. Of course, electrical vehicles (EVs) are much better for the environment than petrol and diesel motors because of the significant decrease in CO2 emissions. But, are sales really growing that much and what issues lie ahead?
To tackle the task of exploring EVs in the UK and other countries, we've teamed up with VW dealer, Vindis Group, to see what the future holds for the electric car.
EV sales: UK and Europe
As we mentioned, the electric car seems to have accelerated from nowhere. People once slated the idea of driving an electric car, never mind the notion of it contending with petrol and diesel motors. In 2013, only 3,500 new electric vehicles were registered across the whole year. But in 2014, around 500 EVs were registered per month on average. Even more impressive, the industry has experienced the registration of almost 26,000 electric cars (approximately 3,700 per month)in the first seven months of 2017, while across Europe, the market share for diesel motors has fallen by nearly 4% over the last year.
How is the UK dealing with the rise of EVs?
Unfortunately for the UK, the EV trend hasn't caught on as well as it has for many of its global counterparts. Research shows that the UK is actually way behind other countries in the race to be an all-electric car nation. Already, many other states across Europe are making excellent progress in their EV goals. Norway has a tough but feasible aim of getting rid of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2025, while Germany is proven to be on track to get its wish of becoming an EV-only country by 2030 — a decade ahead of the UK's current target of 2040.
Electric cars: Important information
Some important statistics regarding the EV industry include:
New EV registrations have gone up from 3,500 in 2013 to 85,000 in 2016.
The EV market has smashed the two million mark across the world (with China, USA and Europe accounting for more than 90% of 2016's electric car sales).
New electric vehicle registrations hit a 12-year high in January 2017 and achieved a record 4.6% share in UK new car registration.
How an EV helps you do your bit for the environment
Governments and authority figures across the world are collectively driving to achieve a cleaner, safer and more sustainable environment —which is one of the reasons the EV market has rocketed. Electric cars have the ability to reduce carbon emissions and create a cleaner ecosystem. However, this depends on the type of power source your electricity uses to charge the car battery. To elaborate, batteries charged and powered by coal do not cut harmful emissions – it's the natural gas electricity power that helps to reduce these. Natural gas electricity can result in less than half of the total emissions of the best combustion vehicle, which includes the manufacturing processes. With petrol and diesel cars known for their contribution to air pollution and a global drive to protect the environment, it's no surprise that countries are striving to stop producing petrol and diesel cars ASAP.
What hurdles are in front of us in the EV industry?
The future isn't as straightforward as it seems for EVs and there are a lot of kinks that need ironing out if the market is to flourish.Firstly, EVs need more lightweight batteries that have longer durations and don't take as much time to charge. Thankfully, some models with these points in mind have already started to appear on the market and global investment should ensure the progress continues.
Looking at the UK specifically, is there enough momentum in the motoring industry to help make a success of the EV sector? Some large car brands have already revealed plans for their own EV models, including MINI, which revealed the name of its new electric car model in July this year: the MINI EV. Mercedes also announced that it is to enter Formula E — alongside BMW, Audi, Porsche, and Jaguar — to attempt an all-electric racing series. So, it appears that cogs are turning to help the country hit its all-EV target of 2040.
The overarching aims are cleaner air, quieter roads and less dependency on petrol and diesel. If plans are to go ahead as scheduled, petrol and diesel vehicles will be unavailable in the UK from 2040 onwards, and this is a target the country needs to hit if it's to remain a key player in the motor vehicle market.
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Athlete of the Week: Zach Thomas '18
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Lauren Whelan, Sports Co-Editor
Scoring a stunning 38 points in just one game, Zach Thomas '18 has been explosive for the men's basketball team as the Bison kick off their season. Now in his senior campaign and a co-captain for the 2017-2018 season, Thomas has certainly shown his leadership on the court, and was named to the Preseason All-Patriot League team.
"It felt good to play well; of course I would have liked to been able to pull out a couple more wins. We had three very winnable games at Monmouth, North Carolina, and Maryland. Those experiences will only help us get better as a team moving forward," Thomas said. Each of the three games mentioned by Thomas reflect the Bison's competitive play even outside of the Patriot League so far this season. Despite those difficult matches, the team has been finding more success with big wins versus teams such as Stony Brook, where he scored his 38 points.
"So far the best moments of the season have been the winning streak we are currently on," Thomas said. "Playing on the big stages against ACC, SEC, and BIG 10 schools were also cool experiences."
His success this season is not unprecedented; Thomas has been making significant contributions to the team since his freshman year. After becoming a staple on the court for the Bison, he became a force to be reckoned with inside the Patriot League. At the end of the 2016-2017 season, Thomas was named to the First Team All-Patriot League, in addition to being named Tournament MVP for the Patriot League.
"My favorite memory during my career was definitely the Patriot League Championship last year at Sojka," Thomas said. After winning the tournament, the Bison earned a ticket to the NCAA tournament, which Thomas also reflected on as an incredible experience.
Thomas acknowledged that balancing academics and athletics is a challenge all athletes at the school face.
"My greatest challenge has been balancing biomedical engineering with basketball. My schedule has been very busy for the last four years and my time management skills have gotten much better as a result," Thomas said.
In addition to recognizing his individual success, Thomas noted that his favorite part of his career was having the opportunity to play as a member of the team.
"Now, I am looking forward playing with a close-knit group of teammates that are like my brothers. Hopefully winning another championship and returning to the NCAA tournament to make some noise!"


The newest Democratic candidate for Ohio governor "abandoned" his post and helped President Trump.
That criticism of Richard Cordray - who is announcing his candidacy today - came during a Monday night debate from former State Rep. Connie Pillich, a Montgomery lawyer and Air Force Veteran.
They mocked the newly-formed Republican ticket of Attorney General Mike DeWine and Secretary of State Jon Husted.
At the debate: Pillich, from Montgomery; State Sen. Joe Schiavoni, D-Boardman; former U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton, of Copley; and Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley.
Pillich lamented the confusion Cordray left at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau when he recently resigned as the head. President Donald Trump and Cordray appointed two competing successors to lead the bureau;a court said Trump's pick would run the bureau.
The GOP alliance of DeWine and Husted drew the derision of three of the four Democratic gubernatorial candidates.
Schiavoni said he doesn't care. When DeWine and Husted announced their joint ticket, he was at Kent State talking to students about student debt. As far as Cordray, he's not worried about whether he has more name recognition.
"Just because people know you doesn't mean people like you," Schiavoni said.
The other three candidates were less dismissive of DeWine and Husted. Sutton used the DeWine-Husted ticket as a reason to vote for her. She believes she has the name recognition to compete.
All mocked DeWine and Husted as the establishment. Whaley, however, doesn't see mayors like herself as the establishment.


This Glock rides perfectly in a Galco concealable Jak Slide holster.
An EAA Pavona handgun shown holstered in a D'Wedge system.
T-Sholster products are spot on for those with an active lifestyle.
When you first decide to start carrying a concealed firearm, the variety of methods and holsters that are available to choose from can be overwhelming. How do you know which will work best for you? Unfortunately, you can't know for sure until you try each method, but there are some shortcuts to make the decision easier. By learning all you can about the different methods of concealed carry, you can pick a few that appeal to you while discounting those that are unlikely to mesh well with your personal style and activities.
Most experts agree that on-body carry is the ideal carry method. The gun is less likely to be lost and more likely to be reachable when you need it. This is undoubtedly true, yet many women (me included) continue to rely on dedicated holster purses to carry our guns off-body. Why? For most, it's a matter of comfort. Even the best, safest holster in the world is useless if it is left at home because it isn't comfortable to wear. Since most women already carry purses around with them, it's easy and natural to carry a gun in there, too. Practices that are already second nature translate well into personal protection because the gun seldom gets left at home.
Of course, it's not just the ladies who enjoy the comfort and ease of off-body carry. With the introduction of holster briefcases, laptop bags and day planners, men too are flocking to this carry method. Off-body carry also makes it easier to carry a larger handgun and spare ammunition. And it's no longer even necessary for ladies to purchase a dedicated holster bag.
For those who already have a non-holster purse they love or whose laptop requires a specific case, the Pavona D'Wedge holster system from EAA might be the perfect solution. This is a rigid-framed insert with an attached Kydex holster. The holster can be adjusted to customize the angle at which the gun sits. It works great for bags that need extra support to prevent them from sagging oddly under the weight of a gun. The insert is 5.75 inches tall and adjusts to anywhere from 10 to 14 inches in length, so it can't be used with small bags but is ideally sized for laptop bags and briefcases.
Once you've chosen a carry bag, it's important to practice drawing from it so that the motion feels natural. Unfortunately, many ranges do not allow drawing from purses, since the gun is often momentarily pointed sideways or backwards. Instead, you can practice drawing from your bag at home with an unloaded gun in a safe direction. A holster bag user also needs to get in the habit of holding their bag in a way that gives ready access to the gun. Depending on the particular style of bag chosen, this may mean consistently carrying it so that your strong hand is free and so the holster pocket faces forward. Get in the habit of carrying the bag correctly so that when trouble hits, you are ready.
It should be noted that off-body carry requires a very high degree of awareness of where your gun is at all times. The gun should be carried in a dedicated pocket and not mixed in with other items like keys, money or cell phones, even if it is in a holster. You have to take special care that your purse and gun are not accessible by anyone but you.
Carrying a concealed firearm on-body means getting used to wearing a holster and dressing so that the holster remains hidden. Although this might involve some adjustments to your personal routine, rest assured that this is the safest and most recommended concealed carry method. Holster bags, after all, can be lost or stolen (imagine the delight of the thief who was only expecting to find money!). A gun that's kept on your person is far more difficult to lose.
Wearing a gun used to mean wearing a men's holster that was designed to be held by a sturdy belt or deep pocket—two features often lacking from women's fashion. Luckily, there are now holsters made specifically for women, such as the new line of ladies' holsters from Crossfire Elite. The line consists of four different holster models worn on the waistband or in a pocket. While they come in fun, eye-catching patterns and colors, you'll soon appreciate the low-profile, less-bulky designs that make them comfortable.
For those who prefer to carry their gun on the waistband, there are a couple of different options. The Edge is the largest and sturdiest of the holster models. It's also the only model available in a size that can accommodate a full-sized handgun, in addition to sizes for compact and subcompact guns. The Edge has a wider shape than the other models, giving it room for two strong belt clips that hold it very securely on the waistband. The second clip gives this holster a stability that simply can't be matched by a holster with only a single clip. The clips could also be fastened to a pocket inside a purse. For outside-the-waistband (OWB) carry, the holster adds almost no bulk besides that of the gun itself. The cloth and memory foam construction keep it comfortable and low in profile.
The Pulse model is a smaller waistband holster with a single belt clip. This clip can be attached on either side of the holster, making this model completely ambidextrous. The clip can be left off entirely for inside-the-waistband (IWB) carry, if your pants fit snugly. Whether worn inside or outside the waistband, the smaller size of this holster allows it to fit into a variety of positions on the wearer's waist, including strong side, appendix, cross-draw and small of the back. It comes in three sizes to fit micro, subcompact and compact handguns. Like the larger model, the Pulse has a rigid front to keep the holster's cavity from collapsing when it's empty. This does, however, make it a bit bulkier than Crossfire's other inside-the-waistband design, the Luxe.
The Luxe is a slim holster that can be worn inside the waistband or in a pocket. Its clip is reversible. It has a rubberized exterior that holds the holster in place with friction and makes it very smooth and comfortable against the body. A small side clip also allows it to be fastened inside a purse if the owner wishes. The Luxe is sized for micro and subcompact guns with barrel lengths of less than 2.5 inches.
The final Crossfire ladies' holster is the Rebel, a classically sleek pocket holster. It features the same rubberized exterior as the Luxe to hold it in place, but the Rebel has no retention straps or clips whatsoever, leaving its exterior smooth and soft for pocket carry comfort. Its interior is a soft fleece, so the gun slides out easily when drawn and won't carry the holster out along with it.
One of the most challenging scenarios for concealed carry is jogging or other types of exercise. Women jogging alone are frequently targeted by criminals, so it's a very important time to carry your gun. Yet workout clothes are very unaccommodating—there are no purses, no belts and often no pockets. In warm weather, the best solution is usually a belly band under a T-shirt. In cooler weather, a holster shirt underneath a sweatshirt or jacket is also a possibility.
The T-Sholster features an underarm elastic holster and magazine pouches that are mounted onto sturdy Velcro patches. The position and angle of the holster can be customized by simply adjusting the patch. The Velcro is strong enough to hold the gun vertically, horizontally or at any angle without shifting at all. The holster can accommodate most gun sizes and can be easily switched to the other side if you're left-handed.
While the T-Sholster is available in long-sleeved, short-sleeved and sleeveless styles, it unfortunately only comes in men's sizes, which makes it a bit more difficult for ladies to guess their correct size. I also found that I needed to move the Velcro patches up a bit to compensate for my shorter torso length. Once you've made the proper adjustments, you'll find that these simple black or white Spandex shirts also look great under a business suit or casual clothes.
Your carry collection might include a couple of holsters, a holster shirt and a holster bag for times when on-body carry just isn't possible. While experts might recommend one carry method over another, your personal taste and comfort should ultimately guide you. A holster that's too uncomfortable and is never worn is useless. A gun that's carried comfortably is the one that is most likely to be with you when you need it.
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Garry's original bike was a Marin Palisades Trail which he brought in 1992 as a mountain bike.
In 2002 when Garry gave up Smoking and started to cycle a bit more he added the racks and panniers and made it into more of a hybrid bike when he went on his first long distance cycle ride (click here to read more), and the rest is history! It's still in constant use and is ridden nearly every day!


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The series of live readings of Lee Hall's screenplays continues with For The End of Time, a true story about "art, spirituality, war and resistance" featuring the French composer Messiaen who, in 1941, created one of the masterpieces of 20th Century music in a German prison camp. The reading is accompanied by a performance of Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time played by musicians from Royal Northern Sinfonia. Suitability 14+
Robbie Williams, Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, June 22 and 23, 0844 493 6666 or www.metroradioarena.co.uk
The joker of Take That, who went on to become the biggest selling solo artist among them, returns to Tyneside without his off/on bandmates for two dates devoted to bigging up his latest album, Swings Both Ways. A bit of a sequel to 2001's Swing When You're Winning, the album went straight in at number one and confirmed Robbie's continuing place in the affections of the nation.
Expect wide smiles, silly dancing and an Angels sing-a-long.
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Kathryn Williams, Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, June 24, www.kathrynwilliams.co.uk
The Mercury Music Prize-nominated singer/songwriter is playing a raft of dates in support of her latest acclaimed album, Crown Electric, including one on her adopted Tyneside home turf. Anyone who was lucky enough to catch her set at The Journal Culture Awards in April was left wanting more – and now you can have it. Her new single, Monday Morning, is out at the beginning of June.
Alnmouth Arts Festival, Alnmouth, Northumberland, June 21 and 22, www.alnmouthartsfestival.com
The 10th anniversary of the popular coastal village festival will offer a fitting celebration to a decade of increasing success. First held in 2005, the event now attracts around 3,000 visitors eager to see the work of 80 individuals and groups who are exhibiting in churches, cafes, pubs, halls and private homes, and include artists, photographers and crafts-people such as spinners, lace-makers and felt-workers. There will also be demonstrations and workshops too.
The London African Gospel Choir, Gateshead Old Town Hall, June 7, 0191 443 4661 or www.sagegateshead.com
Created to establish a platform of excellence for African gospel singers and musicians, and also popularise the African interpretations of gospel music, the London African Gospel Choir are sending four of their vocalists, along with the choir band, to showcase the LAGC's repertoire of criss-cross rhythms, panoply of songs and explosions of dance.
Dolly Parton: Blue Smoke World Tour, Metro Radio Arena, June 14, 0844 493 6666 or www.metroradioarena.co.uk
Iconic singer, songwriter, musician, actress and all-round good egg Dolly Parton returns to the Arena in support of her latest album, Blue Smoke. "Every time I come to Europe I'm just as excited as I was my very first time, which was many, many years ago," she says. "I love that part of the world and I especially love the fans. We always have such a good time and I've put together a lot of things for this show that I think the fans will love." Well, you can't ask for more than that, can you? Well, maybe a guaranteed Jolene encore . . .
Show Me The Money: The Image of Finance 1700 to the Present, Northern Gallery of Contemporary Art, Sunderland, June 13 to August 30, www.ngca.co.uk
This is the first in-depth exploration of the visual culture of the financial world, from historical illustrations, prints, cartoons and games to contemporary painting, photography, video and installation. They've properly gone all-out to raise questions about what "the market" looks like, what money really stands for and how the abstractions of high finance can be made visible.
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Celebrating its 150th anniversary, this year's picnic will be going off in style with Glenn Tilbrook from Squeeze lining up as the headline act alongside an 80-strong Big Sing community choir, which comes courtesy of the bait project. There will also be laughs from comedians in residence Seymour Mace, John Whale and Andy Fury, along with theatrics from November Club – and that's to say nothing of the brass bands, dancing and family fun stuff, too.
Opus No. 7, June 19-21, Northern Stage, Newcastle, 0191 230 5151 or www.northernstage.co.uk
For the first time since re-opening in 2006, Northern Stage will open up its Stage 1 and Stage 2, creating space for Opus No. 7 to place its audience tantalisingly close to the action of this genre-defying double bill from one of Russia's most influential theatre directors. The oppression of Soviet Jews and the censorship of Shostakovich under Stalin, and the legacies of these events, are depicted using larger-than-life puppets, duelling pianos, living walls and blizzards of newsprint. Epic images are conjured up from the simplest of materials – by turns tender and delicate, comedic and sinister.
The Return of the Grumpy Old Women: Fifty Shades of Beige, Gala Theatre, Durham, June 6, 0191 330 4041 or www.galatheatre.co.uk
The Grumpies are back and promising to knock some sense into the nation.
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1953 - Classmates celebrated the 65th anniversary of their graduation the weekend of SEPTEMBER 21 - 22.. with a Friday cocktail party at the home of Jane Lofgren Pearsall; and a Saturday LUNCHEON at OP Country Club. Contact Jane at (773) 484-9282 (cell) or by e-mail to jlofp@aol.com.
1968 - The class of 1968 celebratd its 50 Year Reunion over the weekend of OCTOBER 19 - 20. with a Friday night mixer a Saturday evening dinner party at the 19th Century Club in Oak Park. Connect via their website www.oprfhs1968.org or send an email to oprfhs68@gmail.com or sullysuccess@comcast.net . "Meet" your classmates at the Class of '68 facebook page - facebook.com/groups/2012451342334944/.
1978 - The 40th year reunion was held over Homecoming Weekend, with the "main event" on Saturday evening, SEPTEMBER 22 at Fitzgerald's in Berwyn. Many thanks for Jane Erickson for heading up the planning committee. Learn more at the class website: www.oprf78.com - to contact Jane, use the "Contact Us" link on the website.
Water Polo Alumni Match - The Sixth Annual Paul Eckenroad Boys Alumni Water Polo match took place Saturday, November 25 at OPRFHS with proceeds supporting the boys water polo program. More information HERE.
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1977 - The 40th year reunion included the football game on Friday, October 13 and a get-together at Pioneer Tap in Forest Park. Saturday, Oct. 14, a tour of the high school in the morning and party in the evening at Doc Ryan's, also in Forest Park. For more information, see their facebook group HERE.
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The revamped area known as Bidwill's Clearing can now host picnics, birthday parties and other small events.
The makeover was completed at the end of October and the Clearing is now open for bookings. Bidwill's Clearing is located 200 metres from the main entrance in the Wildflower Garden at 420 Mona Vale Road St Ives.
The former picnicking area has been transformed with the addition of gated child-proof fencing, new picnic tables and seating and upgraded landscaping.
To make outdoor catering easier, the Clearing now has a gas BBQ, meal preparation area and a tap. The new picnic tables are also wheelchair friendly and pathways have been improved for better access.
A sandstone retaining wall can also be used for additional seating and refurbished garden beds have been planted out with local native plants sourced from the Wildflower Garden Nursery.
Mayor Jennifer Anderson said the upgraded Clearing was part of an extensive program of improvements at the Wildflower Garden aimed at attracting more visitors.


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The Pantech Flex is a lot of phone for just $49.99 on contract with ATT. Soon to be joined by the similarly priced LG Escape; the Flex offers some reasonably high end features like a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 CPU (the same as that used on the Galaxy S III and HTC One X), 4G LTE and a qHD 4.3" Super AMOLED display. It's a slim and good looking phone, and doesn't have that chunky budget look of previous Pantech models in this price range.
The smartphone runs Android OS 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, and we wouldn't bet on significant OS upgrades given the price. It has a moderately customized UI based on standard Android and a second newbie-friendly UI with large icons and a single page home screen (you can switch easily between these two UIs). The more standard UI is pleasing overall, but the simplified UI doesn't always achieve its goal.
The Pantech Flex has a removable 1830 mAh Lithium Ion battery and a micro SIM slot and it has a microSD card slot. The phone has 8 gigs of internal storage and a gig of RAM. Other features include dual band WiFi, Bluetooth, a GPS and a front video chat camera. The rear 8MP camera takes surprisingly decent photos and 1080p video. It has an LED flash and an HDR option. Not bad for the price. There's no mention of NFC and no software loaded for NFC though the battery door looks suspiciously like it has an NFC plate.
All in all, this is a fast smartphone that benchmarks a more than respectable 5094 in Quadrant. It's more than capable of playing today's demanding games and 1080p videos. LTE data performance is excellent and voice quality is good, though not as crystal clear and rich as the Samsung Galaxy S III and HTC One X that cost a good deal more. All in all, one of the best deals on AT&T.
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Yoav Dotan
LL.B. (Honors), Hebrew University, 1985; LL.M, University ofCalifornia at Berkeley, 1987; Ph.D. Hebrew University, 1993; Post-Doc, Worcesterand Wolfson College, Oxford, 1995. Law Clerk for Chief Justice Meir Shamgar,Israel Supreme Court 1985-1986. Academic Awards include: The Wolfe Foundation (Israel) Prize for Research Student 1990; The Council for Higher Education Grant 1990 and the Birk Prize for Distinguished Research in the Field of Law, 1999. Research Grants include: The Israel Science Foundation Grant, 1997 and the Israel Foundation Trustees Grant, 1997. Research Interest include: Public Law, Judicial Review, Law and Society, Law and Politics, and the Study of Government Lawyers.
Shneior Zalman Heshin Prize for Academic Excellence in Law (2012) Harvard University, Edmond J. Safra Research Lab on Institutional Corruption Non Residential Fellowship (2012-13); President, Israeli Association for Law and Society
Employment: Faculty of Law, HebrewUniversity: Lecturer in Law 1995; Senior Lecturer 2000; Associate Professor 2004; Full Professor 2008
Visiting Positions: Visiting Professor, Columbia Law School 2002-2003; Visiting Professor, Fordham Law School,2003-2004; Visiting Professor University of Miami Law School (Fall 2008);
Selected Publications: Open and Close Judicial Review of Agency Action: The Conflicting US and Israeli Approach, American Journal of Comparative Law (2016, forthcoming) (with Michael Asimow); Lawyering for the Rule of Law: Government Lawyers and the Rise of Judicial Power in Israel (Cambridge Un. Press, 2014): The Boundaries of Social Transformation through Litigation: Women's and LGBT Rights in Israel, 1970-2010 (Isr. L. Rev. 2014); The Different Effect of Cognitive Bias on Different Decision Types – An Experimental Study on Government Procurement, 45 Mishpatim (HU Law Rev.) (2014) (with Omer Dekel); Solving the Counter-majoritarian Difficulty? 11 I-CON: International Journal of Constitutional Law (2013 with Or Bassok); Non Delegation and the Revised Principle of Legality, 42 Mishpatim 379-447 (2012); Making Consistency Consistent, 57(4) Administrative Law Review (2005); Legal Defeats - Political Wins: Why Do Elected Representative Go to Court? 38 (1) Comparative Political Studies 75-103 (2005) (with Menachem Hofnung); The Spillover Effect of Bills of Rights: A Comparative Assessment of the Impact of Bills of Rights on Courts in Canada and Israel, American Journal of Comparative Law 293-342 (2005); Campaign Finance Reform and the Social Inequality Paradox, 37 (4) Michigan Journal of Law Reform 955-1015 (2004); Judicial Rhetoric, Government Lawyers and Human Rights: The Case of the Israeli High Court of Justice during the Intifada, 33 (2) Law and Society Review (1999) 319-364; Do the 'Haves' Still Come Out Ahead? Resource Inequalities in Ideological Courts: The Case of the Israeli High Court of Justice, 33(4) Law and Society Review (1999) 401-425; Why Administrators Should Be Bound by Their Policies, 17 Oxford Journal of Legal Studies (1997) 23-41; Should Prosecutorial Discretion Enjoy Special Treatment in Judicial Review: A Comparative Analysis of the Law in England and in Israel, [1997] Public Law 513-531
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Have you ever tried writing a novel, but stopped before you finished? Many writers feel intimidated by the idea of writing a novel. It seems too big a project or it will take way too much time.
But the truth is, you can do it. You just have to break it down so it's manageable.
To start, you need to pick one writing project to focus on. Choosing one project will keep you from getting overwhelmed.
Pick something you can complete from start to finish without getting bored. If you've never written before, you may want to start with something like an essay or short story before you dive into a novel.
Each piece becomes part of the entire writing project.
Now pick a slice and start working on it bite-by-bite.
And remember, you don't have to always do things in order. If you're working on a novel, for example, you might want to write the final chapter before you write the first chapter. It's all up to you.
Once you've finished working through your project, you can start on something else. Using the one-bite-at-a-time method, you can get any piece of writing completed.
How do you make your writing projects more manageable?
Today's Challenge: Take your current writing project (or start a new one) and divide it up into smaller pieces. Now choose a piece (any piece) and get to work.


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ARDC > About the ARDC > Our Impact > Impact Case Studies > A Language Data Commons for Australia
A Language Data Commons for Australia
Language data is an important source of information for revitalising Indigenous language in Australia. New digital research infrastructure backed by the ARDC is being developed to support it. Read the case study.
Banner image: Banduk Marika and Ernie Dingo from the TV series Talking Language with Ernie Dingo. Made by CAAMA Productions for Imparja Television, distributed by Ronin Films
2022 marks the beginning of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages, declared by the United Nations General Assembly to draw attention to the critical status of many Indigenous languages across the world and encourage action for their preservation, revitalisation and promotion.
The international attention on Indigenous languages comes at a critical time for Australia, with the state of most of the 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages, plus around 800 dialects, in steep decline, triggered by the systematic separation of people from their language through colonisation.[1] The National Indigenous Language surveys record the decline, said Ms Christie Wishart, a researcher at Central Queensland University. Ms Wishart is Ngugi from Quandamooka (Grandmother) Country and Nalbo from Jinibara Country (Grandfather).
"Since 2005, despite government funding and increased language programs, we continue to lose languages. We have lost 8 strong languages between 2005 and 2019," she said.
"I hear the devastation when I'm talking to people who say, 'I don't know who my mob is, I don't know where I come from, I don't know my language.'
"It is devastating to think that we're losing something that could genuinely close the gap in a really big way."
Language and Wellbeing Are Linked
Ms Wishart is researching the connection between First Nations language and wellbeing as part of a higher degree by research.
"There are known links between the loss of First Nations' language and the resulting disadvantage and reduced wellbeing within First Nations' communities," she said. "Language is integral to our identity and a strong identity has positive effects on health and wellbeing."
The benefits of language are already well known by First Nations communities, but Indigenous-led research by Ms Wishart will contribute to understanding the impact of language on wellbeing at a broader level.
Revitalising and Reawakening Language
On a positive note, the reclamation and revitalisation of First Nations language is growing across Australia, and this is strengthening identity, culture, health and wellbeing in Indigenous communities. Its importance has been recognised in the recent National Agreement on Closing the Gap, with Target 16 stating that by 2031 there is a sustained increase in the number and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages being spoken.
According to the National Indigenous Languages Report (2020), "Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are actively seeking ways to reconnect with traditional languages. This is painstaking work, but in parts of the country some languages are being reawakened, demonstrating what is possible with community will and ongoing investment."
Warlpiri translator Theresa Napurrurla Ross with granddaughter Bethalia Kelly. We know that educational outcomes improve when children are taught in their first language, especially in the early years. Image: AIATSIS
Language Data, a Crucial Piece of the Revitalisation Puzzle
Language data is an important source of information for Indigenous language revitalisation, and new digital research infrastructure supported by the ARDC is being developed to support it.
Language data includes audio and video recordings of people speaking, and written text, from entire newspapers to tweets. It's used for linguistic research into pronunciation, syntax, semantics, how language is used, how language and language use changes over time, and how language varies across social groups.
Large collections of language data have been amassed in Australia by several institutions — AIATSIS (Indigenous Australian languages) and PARADISEC (South West Pacific languages and Indigenous Australian languages) are some of the bigger ones.
But much of Australia's language data is scattered, hard to find, and in danger of being lost.
"Now, with co-investment from the ARDC, the Language Data Commons of Australia is being developed by 17 partner institutions as a sustainable long-term resource for language data collections of national significance. Capitalising on existing infrastructure, it will secure vulnerable and dispersed collections, and link with improved analysis environments for new research outcomes."
The Language Data Commons will work like an online portal, with a search function that directs users to the institutions that hold the relevant data. For collections that are at risk of being lost, it will provide a pathway to repositories that will ingest and curate them for the long term. As well as the data collections, it will provide access to tools to analyse the data.
While the Commons is for all languages used in Australia and our region, Australian First Nations languages are at its core.
The Commons project will also aim to strengthen First Nations languages through community outreach and education, and Indigenous-led research on First Nations languages.
To date, little research has focused on language reclamation and the effects on the mental health and wellbeing of First Nations Peoples.
Ms Wishart said, "There is only one study I have identified that is Indigenous-led and uses Indigenous methodologies [and] its main focus is on language reclamation and the impacts on wellbeing of First Nations Peoples."
Language Data for Non-Linguists
An important part of the project is working with First Nations communities to ensure responsible sharing of data and tangible benefits for language speakers alongside researchers.
Two industry fellows at the University of Queensland will be a direct link between the project and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Robert McLellan is a Gooreng Gooreng man and Industry Fellow at the University of Queensland working on the Language Data Commons.
In his role he will be "upholding Indigenous interests in the process and seeing that Aboriginal voices are heard and that we are actively engaging with people in the community.
"In the bigger picture, we're working towards this digital catalogue that will make these language resources more accessible to everyone. But there's a large piece of that puzzle that needs to be culturally informed, culturally appropriate, and we need to see that Indigenous peoples are benefitting from this initiative too," added Mr McLellan.
Some of the Language Data Commons team from the School of Languages and Cultures at the University of Queensland. The team includes over 20 members from across the project partners. (L-R) Simon Musgrave, Alvin Sebastian, Marco Fahmi, Ben Foley, Peter Sefton, Martin Schweinberger. Image: Marc Grimwade/ARDC
Language Data is Dispersed and "Hidden in a Vault"
On his journey to strengthen his Gooreng Gooreng language, Mr McLellan described his frustration with trying to find and access language data:
"You find your language and it's hidden in a vault, and the vault might be a 'sketch grammar' or other linguistic papers. And if you don't know linguistics, it's so frustrating to know you can hold your language in your hand, but you can't understand it. You don't know what all of this jargon is about," said Mr McLellan.
This frustrating experience is echoed in communities Mr McLellan has spoken with who are seeking language data.
The Language Data Commons will be a valuable source of information for those seeking to revitalise language. It will not only be a registry, but will also provide tools to analyse the data for research, and facilitate training on how to use and understand linguistics data.
"Till now, finding language data has really relied on talking to people. And if you weren't connected with academics, well then you would never know," said Mr McLellan.
"With the Language Data Commons, if you apply the right search, you'll be able to access that material, but you'll also be able to access anthropological materials and other papers that contain less linguistic terminology that can help you get a better understanding about your language.
"With the Language Data Commons, the only barrier that exists is Internet access, which is just one barrier as opposed to the plethora that existed before."
With the UN spotlight on the importance of Indigenous languages over the coming decade, the Language Data Commons has the potential to strengthen language revitalisation efforts in Australia, and contribute to closing the gap, one dataset at a time.
The project is led by The University of Queensland in partnership with:
AARNet
ARC Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language (CoEDL)
First Languages Australia
The University of Sydney.
The project is consulting with the following stakeholders:
Australian Academy of Humanities (AAH)
Australian Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS)
Common Language Resources and Technology Infrastructure (CLARIN)
Digital Observatory at Queensland University of Technology
Indigenous Data Network (IDN)
Language Technology Group Pty Ltd
PARADISEC
The University of Western Australia.
ARDC Support
The Language Data Commons received co-investment from the ARDC through these programs:
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research Data Commons and Indigenous Capability Program
National Data Assets
Research Platforms.
Datasets of national significance managed by project partners PARADISEC and CoEDL are being supported by the ARDC Data Retention Project.
The Language Data Commons is using these ARDC services:
ARDC Nectar Research Cloud
ARDC Research Data Australia
Persistent Identifiers.
Sivak et al. (2019), doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16203918. Jump back
Written by Jo Savill, ARDC. Edited by Mary O'Callaghan. Reviewed by Prof Michael Haugh, Robert McLellan, Christie Wishart, Rowan Brownlee, Catherine Brady, Jenny Fewster, Dr Adrian Burton, Dr Andrew Treloar, Adelle Coote, Ian Duncan, Rosie Hicks
This case study is featured in our 2022 impact booklet, Accelerating Research and Innovation Through Data.
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Total Population 1801 to 2011: Population grew from 7,979 in 1801 to 178,806 in 2011.
Age Structure, in 5-year bands, from 1861 to 2011: In 1861, only 3.02 per cent of the population were aged 65 and over, but by 2011 16.53 per cent were.
Infant Mortality Rate 1861 to 2011: The highest rate recorded was 151.65 infant deaths per thousand live births in 1911, and the lowest was 3.39 in 2011.
Changing Industrial Structure 1841 to 2011: In 1841, 29.49 per cent of all workers worked in mining, but in 2011 this had fallen to .28 per cent.
Male Unemployment from 1931 to 2011: The highest male unemployment rate recorded by the census was 22.13 per cent in 1931, and the lowest was 1.79 in 1961.
Precentage of workforce with degrees 1951 to 2011: In 1951, only 1.8 per cent of occupied males had stayed in education past age 20, but in 2011 18.66 per cent of the population had degree-level qualifications.
Proportion of male workers with professional and managerial jobs, from 1951 to 2011: In 1951, 9.57 per cent of men had these generally better paid jobs, and in 2011 this had risen to 14.63 per cent.
Over-crowded housing, from 1911 to 2011: In 1911, 25.62 per cent of people were living in households with over 1.5 persons per room, but in 2011 this had fallen to .33 per cent.
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Jedan na jedan ou 1 na 1 (en serbe Један на jедан ; 1 contre 1) est un film dramatique yougoslave, écrit et réalisé par Mladen Matičević en 2002. Il est parfois décrit comme un .

Synopsis
Le film a comme cadre le quartier des Blokovi, les « blocs », dans le quartier de Novi Beograd, à Belgrade. Il raconte l'histoire de Mačak (le « chat »), un jeune homme de dix-huit ans qui vit chez ses grands-parents depuis le décès de ses parents et qui joue du ballon dans la rue. Il joue à 1 contre 1 pour se faire de l'argent. Il a comme ami Guru, un paumé de 30 ans, qui reconnaît son talent pour le basket-ball et le pousse à changer de vie. Il est également l'ami de Ćime et de Slavke, de jeunes rappeurs qui vivent en marge de la loi. Le frère de Ćime doit de l'argent à une bande menée par Koma, et a été forcé de travailler pour eux pour rembourser sa dette. Mačak va accepter de jouer à 1 contre 1 avec le meilleur basketteur d'un autre quartier, pour payer la dette de son ami.

Fiche technique
 Réalisation : Mladen Matičević
 Scénario : Srdja Andjelic et Mladen Matičević
 Production : Biljana Andjelic et Jovan Jelovac
 Photographie : Zoran Petrovic et Milos Spasojevic
 Montage : Aleksandar Stanojevic
 Musique : Sunshine (rap)
 Société de production : Trista Čuda Films
 Langue : serbe

Distribution
L'acteur principal du film est Zoran Cica, un joueur de basket-ball ; parmi les autres acteurs on peut signaler le cascadeur Željko Božić et les rappeurs du groupe Sunshine, qui ont également réalisé la musique du film.

Notes et références

Articles connexes
 Hip-hop serbe

Liens externes

Film yougoslave sorti en 2002
Film dramatique yougoslave
Film se déroulant à Belgrade


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Don Cheadle and Robert Downey Jr. to present the award
New York, NY - December 4, 2020 - MTV today announced that legendary actor Chadwick Boseman will receive the Hero for the Ages honor at the "MTV Movie & TV Awards: Greatest of All Time." Don Cheadle and Robert Downey Jr. will present the award which honors a star whose heroism on-screen was only surpassed by the true hero they were off-screen.
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