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Rencana Keuangan	 January 8, 2013 January 13, 2013
Jakarta's True Colors: My City, My Agony
Ini adalah sebuah tulisan lama yang drafting-nya sudah dimulai sejak Agustus 2008. Saya ga ngerti mengapa tulisan ini ga selesai-selesai. Ini awal tahun yang baru, mungkin ada baiknya memulai dengan menyelesaikan hal-hal yang belum terselesaikan. So, this is it.. the finally finished unfinished piece.
"Indonesia's sprawling capital Jakarta is an urban planner's nightmare. In just three generations its population has exploded from two to thirteen million people. At first glance, Jakarta's wide boulevards, slick malls, and glass-sheated skyscrapers suggest order and prosperity. A few hours spent exploring the city, however, quickly undermines this impression. Traffic crawls. Exhaust fumes cover buildings with a layer of grime. The city's sanitation system are inadequate. Its waterways are clogged with garbage and sewage.
There is no single, prominent slum area in Jakarta. Instead, the urban poor are scattered, living in hundreds of pockets of poverty throughout the city. One-quarter of Jakarta's population live in kampungs, poorer neighborhoods that are often remnants of villages absorbed by the swelling metropolis. Another 5 percent are the slum dwellers found in ubiquitous illegal settlements that have formed under highway overpasses, near railway tracks, and along the edges of riverbanks and drainage canals. The Indonesian language has no precise word for these communities, whose inhabitants scratch out raw dwellings in the cracks of Jakarta's public spaces.
Aside from routine evictions, fires, and cramped living quarters, slum dwellers must also contend with the threat of severe flooding, as two-fifth of Jakarta sits below sea level. Many of the poorest neighborhoods are located near the city's trash-filled storm drains, and have little protection from the annual monsoons that send torrents of water into the city from the surrounding deforested hills. Two weeks after my stay in early 2007, all but one of the five homes pictured in this chapter were destroyed in one of Jakarta's worst ever floods, displacing all the families in them. The one remaining home was demolished during an eviction six month later."
Having read that article, the beat of my excited heart suddenly stopped. I was very excited to have the opportunity to study in Norway. I was also very excited to have a free chance to visit the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, such a cozy place to learn. It is such a comprehensive, interactive, and absolutely representative place to perpetuate the history of the Nobel Prize and the story of all its laureates. There was also an awesome photography exhibition with an advanced multimedia installation, screening a slideshow of pictures and the audio testimony of the people portrayed. It was an intriguing exhibition that induced me to come over and have a look. Unfortunately, this cool exhibition turned out to be the reason that ended all my excitement.
The article was taken from "The Place We Live", by Jonas Bendiksen, a photography exhibition capturing slum life in four big cities of the world. Together with Caracas (Venezuela), Mumbai (India), and Nairobi (Kenya), Jakarta's slums were represented in his photographs. The lady in the Nobel Peace Center said that his mission was to give some kind of a wake-up call for people in the developed world that in the same planet we live, there are still some areas with conditions far, far worse than in their countries. I think he did a very good job. I believe many people were inspired or awaken by his exhibition but to me it was far more than a wake-up call. It was like a slap in the face, no, worse, it was like a spit on the face as it slammed my dignity, especially among other international students from about 43 countries.
There was a moment that I felt angry, "why should they expose this ugly side as if there is no beautiful side of Indonesia??", "why should this be the first impression my potential new friends will have of my country?? ". But then I told myself that I shouldn't feel angry because everything in the slideshow revealed the true colors of Jakarta. So yes, I shouldn't have felt angry, I should have probably just felt… sad? I actually didn't know how I felt, it was like a mixture of many feelings, but I know for sure that I should be more aware that there are many of our brothers and sisters who live in the hard-paper house under the highways; some of them live very close to the railway, and some others live by the dirty river and use its water to wash, shower, and cook. How contrasted it was with what I saw in Norway, where the water quality was so good that the same water used for cooking and drinking was used to shower, and wash as well. This Norwegian photographer, Bendiksen, lived in the slums for about two weeks in each country, not only to take the pictures of them, but also to live the inhabitant's life, the life in the slums. Have any of us done remotely the same thing to at least grasp the concept of real empathy?
Maybe some of us had done something, but probably couldn't do anything more other than helping them to at least have a good meal for one day. Maybe there were some of us who could do more, but it still would not have been enough to solve the root of this big problem since there are only few people who care that much. Or maybe, we have too many "mind your own business" kinds of people. Maybe?
We almost always have incidences where concerts of international artists are sold-out in spite of how expensive they are. Many Jakarta citizens spend the average monthly labor wage over the course of one night. Some of them even have more than 10 cars in their garage, or probably have a mobile phone which costs almost as much as a brand new middle-class family car. Do they ever at least think about the human beings that live under the highway? Maybe yes. But maybe they end up with conclusions like, "that's the result of your own laziness," and that's why they don't do anything. And unfortunately, maybe the middle class put the blame on the rich as they believe that the rich are the ones who are really obliged to help the poor. Thus, as the final result, nobody is actually doing a significant thing to help the poor in a holistic way; that is by empowering them and enabling them to help themselves. All of us, together, never do anything significant to solve the problem. Instead we all contribute to the sin of making Jakarta as part of the top 4 city with the 'grandest' slums in the world. We, Indonesians, especially Jakarta citizens: the government, businessman, academics, students, and all other members of society, are contributing in the destruction of Indonesia's image. In a place where many countries have names of their people written on the Nobel Laureates wall, we on the other hand have the portrait of our poor brothers and sisters living in the slum quarters to show to the world.
Sad? Angry? Disappointed? Ashamed? I felt all of that. What are the many fancy malls and classy skyscrapers for if we still have to see a large lot of slums stretching behind them? What kind of city view do we, the people of Jakarta, actually want or would love to see? Mr Governor, I would love to see a view of Jakarta that shows the warm face of togetherness. Do you think it is attainable or quite simply too naive? Hhmm… probably too naive. Okay then, I will just try to get used to Jakarta's current bitchy face of to-get-theirs-ness. If a wise man said, "where there is a will, there is a way", in this case it is probably more accurate to say, if you can't get a villa on a hill, you can always live under the highway. Doesn't that sound more realistic, Mr Governor?
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Parenting education programs can help you to become the most effective father or mother you can be. And effective parenting is the greatest gift you can give to your children!
The importance of educating parents has been recognized in the United States since at least 1815 when the first parent group meetings were reported. Those mainly educated parents about child development so that they would have realistic expectations about what children are capable of at different stages in their development.
Modern programs not only educate about child development. They teach very specific parenting skills to help you to productively deal with a wide range of challenging child behaviors. They teach parenting strategies and skills about how, when and when not to respond. They also teach specific skills to build a more enriched relationship with children.
Each program teaches a positive approach to parenting and conveys important information about the ways children learn.
The two programs for specific cultures honor the histories of their people and recognize the special parenting challenges that racism and prejudice have created. Each program is taught as a series of classes with specific topics and skills.
Research on these classes show that they produce increases in parental confidence, reductions in parental stress, improvement in parenting skills, increases in the use of positive parenting practices and reductions or elimination in the use of spanking and hitting. They also serve to improve overall parent-child relationships, reduce child behavior problems, and increase child cooperation, self-esteem, social adjustment and academic achievement. The overall class serves to strengthen the entire family.
You can learn more about these very helpful programs from the Parent Handbooks of each program (see Books). You can also see and hear the reactions of parents who just graduated from the Effective Black Parenting Program (see Videos/Photos).
If you are a human service worker or parenting professional, you can become a parenting instructor in the program of your choice -- and conduct parenting classes in your community (see Instructor Workshops).
To read articles on the impact of the program on parents and children, including from the Los Angeles Times and professional publications like the Journal of Community Psychology, spend some time at News.
Parenting is probably the most important job you will ever have. And any job is easier when you have had the proper training.


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UK Seeks Comprehensive Security and Law-Enforcement Partnership with EU Post-Brexit
20th September 2017 Politics 28969
In a newly released paper, the UK has announced its desire for a new comprehensive security, law enforcement and criminal justice partnership with the EU after Brexit.
The British government has stated in its latest future partnership paper its intention to agree on a special partnership with the EU regarding security and law enforcement in order to fight the two parties' shared threats from terrorism and organised crime. The aim would be to build upon the already-existing internal security cooperation between the UK and the EU.
The paper calls for a comprehensive model for cooperation between the UK and EU on security, law enforcement and criminal justice in addition to outlining the British government's three core objectives for these new arrangements; these are protecting the safety and security of citizens and upholding justice in the UK and the EU, maintaining the closest and most cooperative partnerships between the two parties and continuing to cooperate on the basis of their shared democratic values and respect for the rule of law.
The paper also deals with the potential for a new security treaty between the UK and EU after Brexit to provide a legal basis for continued working.

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Christophe Cazarelly (born 10 February 1975 in Marseille) is a French former professional football player.

He played on the professional level in Ligue 2 for Stade Lavallois, Amiens SC and Stade de Reims.

External links

 Christophe Cazarelly profile at Foot-national.com

1975 births
Living people
Association football midfielders
French footballers
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If you have decided that now is the right time for you to start building your muscles, you may think that you will have to be a slave to the gym for the next several months or even years. However, you don't just need to workout to get muscle growth. Knowing as much as you can is key to creating a routine which works best for you. Keep reading for some effective tips for weight training.
TIP! Concentrate on deadlifts, squats and bench presses. They are the cornerstones of bodybuilding for good reason.
If you are trying to build large muscles, do not attempt it while doing any form of intense cardio training. If your goal is a well-balanced fitness program, then cardio is essential. However, if you are trying to increase your muscle size, excess cardio could undo your hard work. Make sure to use strength training the most when building muscle.
Work the right muscles to create an illusion of bigger bulk. You can focus on your upper chest and back, as well as your shoulders. When you do this, your waist will appear narrower while giving the appearance of being larger than you actually are.
TIP! If you are trying to build muscles, remember that carbohydrates are important! They are essential for more energy during workouts and they supplement protein for muscle mass. Get enough carbohydrates for energy and enough protein to build lean, sculpted muscles.
Make sure that you are consuming enough calories. There are a variety of calculators online that can help you determine your caloric need based on the amount of muscle you wish to gain. Try using one of the many calculators that you will find, and then make adjustments to your diet in a nutritionally sound way to increase your daily caloric value.
TIP! Don't attempt to build muscles when you are preparing for a marathon or tackling other extreme cardio workouts. Although cardio can help improve your general physical health and fitness, it can negate the effects of strength training exercises.
Incorporate plyometric exercises into your muscle-building routine. This type of exercise develops the fast twitch fibers of your muscle, which stimulates muscle growth. Plyometric exercises work like ballistic moves and must have acceleration. Squat jumps are an example of plyometrics, because as you come up from the squat position, you jump as high as possible with your arms extended toward the ceiling, and as you land, you go into the squat before repeating the jump.
TIP! Eat well enough on days that you want to build muscle. Consume protein and other calories the hour before exercising.
If bulking up is appealing to you, then concentrate on squatting, dead lifting and bench presses. Doing these types of activity helps you build large muscles. You can fill in your routine with other exercises, but these should be the foundation.
Even before you started reading, it is likely that you possessed the drive to get your muscle building work underway. Now you should know more about how to effectively build your muscles. Use the tips you just read to help you reach your muscle-building goals.


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Q: Record Helper & Class Methods TTransactionType = (ttNone, ttCash, ttCheck, ttDebit);

TTransactionTypeHelper = record helper for TTransactionType
public
  class function ToTransactionType(TranTypeDescription : string) : TTransactionType;
  function ToString(): string;
end;

function TTransactionTypeHelper.ToString: string;
begin
  case Self of
    ttCash:
      Result := 'Cash';
    ttCheck:
      Result := 'Check';
    ttDebit:
      Result := 'Debit'
  else
    Result := '';
  end;
end;

class function TTransactionTypeHelper.ToTransactionType(
  TranTypeDescription: string): TTransactionType;
begin
  if (TranTypeDescription = 'Cash') then
    Result := ttCash
  else if (TranTypeDescription = 'Check') then
    Result := ttCheck
  else if (TranTypeDescription = 'Debit') then
    Result := ttDebit
  else
    Result := ttNone;
end;

The class method, ToTransactionType is accessible via TTransactionTypeHelper (expected).
Is there a way to make method ToTransactionType accessible via the enumeration directly? e.g.,
TTransactionType.ToTransactionType('Cash');

A: As @Victoria mentions in a comment, adding static to the ToTransactionType method, will make the call TTransactionType.ToTransactionType('Cash') work just fine.
If you want to extend the enumeration type without writing a helper, that is not possible. But there is another way:
Using RTTI and unit TypInfo.Pas you could call GetEnumValue():
var
  i : Integer;
  myTransactionValue : TTransactionType;
begin
  i := GetEnumValue(TypeInfo(TTransactionType),'ttCheck');
  if (i <> -1) then myTransactionValue := TTransactionType(i);
end;

There is also GetEnumName():
s := GetEnumName(TypeInfo(TTransactionType),Ord(TTransactionType.ttCheck));  // s = 'ttCheck'

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May 9, 2013 / 12:35 PM
Defamation suits against Casey Anthony in limbo because of bankruptcy
A bankruptcy judge will hear arguments at the end of the month on defamation suits against Casey Anthony, the Florida mom found innocent of killing her child. 2008 mug shot. (UPI Photo/Orange County Sheriff's Office) | License Photo
ORLANDO, Fla., May 9 (UPI) -- A bankruptcy judge will hear arguments at the end of the month on defamation suits against Casey Anthony, the Florida mom found innocent of killing her child.
The suits, brought by Zenaida Gonzalez and Roy Kronk, were halted by Anthony's January Chapter 7 filing. Anthony's lawyers want a judge in federal court to rule on the suits while attorneys for Gonzalez and Kronk want jury trials in state circuit court, the Orlando Sentinel reported Wednesday.
Attorneys for Gonzalez and Kronk were in court Wednesday to ask U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May to extend the deadline for them to object to the bankruptcy until the suits are concluded at the state level.
May said he hasn't decided on whether the suits should be heard in state court and scheduled a hearing for May 30.
RELATED Casey Anthony judge was shocked at verdict
Gonzalez sued Anthony for saying a similarly named nanny had kidnapped Caylee. Even though the nanny didn't exist, Gonzalez claimed she was linked to the case in the media and her life was thrown into chaos.
Kronk, the meter-reader who found 2-year-old Caylee's body in woods, said Anthony's attorneys implicated him in the child's death.
Anthony, in hiding since she was released from jail, did not attend Wednesday's hearing, the Sentinel said. She was charged with murder in the 2008 death of her daughter but convicted only of four misdemeanors for lying to law enforcement, two of which were reversed on appeal.
RELATED Judge weighs selling Anthony's life story
Anthony's lawyers argue the lawsuits are frivolous and are preventing her from getting "the 'fresh start' that she has legally sought" through bankruptcy.
In the bankruptcy filing, Anthony listed more than $790,000 in debt and less than $1,100 in assets. Her largest creditor is her defense attorney Jose Baez, to whom she owes $500,000.
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A delightful country lane with several fine views down the Harrop valley as well as of Kerridge and Nab hills. Scattered houses.
Approach off Shrigley Road at Pott Shrigley or Ingersley Road and Smithy Brow.
Nearest pubs – Poacher's Inn.
Council Ward – From Smithy Brow to the river bridge is in Rainow; from the river bridge to Pott Shrigley is in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley ward.
The section of Spuley Lane to the north of the river bridge is in Pott Shrigley and includes Jackson's Brow (see the separate page on Brows). The section to the south of the river is in Rainow and includes the junction with Hedgerow and Cheshire Hunt Cottages.


Global offshore wind cooperation took a leap forward yesterday as offshore wind regulators from around the world met as a group for the first time to discuss important issues related to this rapidly growing industry. Regulators for Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, the United Kingdom and the United States gathered to share best practices and lessons learned with the goal of strengthening international cooperation in this important sector.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) hosted the first meeting of the Global Offshore Wind Regulators Forum in New York City, bringing together regulators from both experienced and emerging markets to share the latest regulatory and policy issues in offshore wind. The group discussed many topics, including offshore wind planning, leasing, and oversight. After yesterday's successful meeting, the forum intends to meet annually, with the next gathering to take place in Denmark in 2020.
In this same spirit of cooperation, BOEM's Acting Director Walter Cruickshank and the Consul General Dolph Hogewoning, on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of The Netherlands, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last night to further strengthen bilateral cooperation on offshore wind. Recognizing the important role offshore wind plays in both jurisdictions, the MOU reinforces each country's commitment to share information, experiences, and best practices regarding offshore wind. The signing ceremony took place at the Consulate General of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in New York.
These initiatives build on long-standing collaborations already in place between BOEM and its international counterparts. In May, BOEM and the Kingdom of Denmark will mark three years of formal cooperation between their two governments on offshore wind. BOEM is also grateful for its strong bilateral relationships with counterparts in other countries, including many of those who participated in the Forum.


Sweet Assassin: I partied too hard this weekend.
I partied too hard this weekend.
And I felt my partying in the WOD today. Everything sucked. I found the front squat especially heavy today. My 1RM is 85#, so 65# was definitely on the high end for me and was very challenging. The rowing always go slower than I think. I used it as my "rest" and kept a comfortable pace. The GHD sit-ups were fine. As usual, box jumps make me pukie.
I didn't make it to the box once this holiday weekend. I drank every evening and ate my hearts desire.
Friday was taco and bourbon night.
Saturday was Korean BBQ and Soju night.
Monday, I ate very "paleo"-ribs, grilled veg, fruit- but had copious amounts of strawberry daiquiri and beers.
All of this came out in the WOD today. The 16 mins felt like 30 mins. I called time and was profusely sweating out all the toxins in my body.
Today I had bacon and eggs for breakfast. And i'm about to have a large rib eye for dinner :) Meateriffic!
It's not always all smiles and rainbows.


1. To enroll in a college or university as a candidate for a degree.
2. To register (a coat of arms), used esp. in Scottish heraldry.
Matriculate derives from the Latin matrix, "list".
The feeling you get when your phone has a new message/missed call.
"dude I've been having textual satisfaction all day I already have 5 new messages."
Phil Silvers 1912 - Entertainer, comedy actor ("The Phil Silvers Show"), known as "The King of Chutzpah"


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Currently computer scientist, future statistician.
Hello, my name is Simon. I am a PhD candidate in Computational Biology at the CBG at ETH where I mainly work on statistical and graphical models for the analysis of large-scale genetic perturbation screens. Before that I've studied Bioinformatics (B. Sc. and M. Sc.) in Munich at TUM and LMU. I enjoy spending my time learning about statistical or probabilistic models (like GPs, DPs, etc.), programming, causal inference, graphical models, and almost anything related to computational science and ML.
In my free time I play the guitar, read philosophy and work on extending my Jazz collection!
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Fr. Federico Lombardi SJ, spokesman for the Holy See, was accompanied by Fr. Thomas Rosica CSB and two couples – Pedro & Ketty De Rezende from Brazil and Ishwar & Penny Bajaj from India – at the daily press briefing for the Synod on the Family. Fr. Federico Lombardi SJ, spokesman for the Holy See, was accompanied by Fr. Thomas Rosica CSB and two couples – Pedro & Ketty De Rezende from Brazil and Ishwar & Penny Bajaj from India – at the daily press briefing for the Synod on the Family.
On Monday morning Cardinals Vingt-Tois and Scola said that they did not sign an alleged letter to the Pope expressing concern about the Synod. Fr. Lombardi said that he knew nothing of such a letter and – if there was one – it was not a public letter.
Lombardi also clarified issues around the process of the Synod. There will be a final report presented to the Holy Father but what he decides to do with the report has not yet been made clear. "He may release immediately or he may study it first before he releases it, we are waiting to understand that too," he said.
Admission to the sacraments for the divorced and remarried as well as those married under civil law only was debated by the Synod participants. They did not speak solely about access to the Eucharist but all the sacraments. Some participants suggested that the Synod was an opportunity that should not be missed, an opportunity for the Church to be merciful. It was also reiterated that the Church needs to teach the truth about Christian marriage but lovingly accompany those who are hurting. There was an intervention which encouraged the Church to go back and look at the historical development of theology, doctrine and the sacraments so that there is a deeper consciousness of them, Fr. Lombardi explained.
Fr. Rosica told the media that one intervention stated that it was the "mission of the Church to make disciples but that culture was often more successful at unmaking them." He said that one of the Fathers said that often ministers of the Church operate within two extremes: truth in public and mercy in private. It was acknowledged by the bishops that this was not helpful. The Parable of the Prodigal Son had been referred to many times in the interventions. Fr Rosica explained that families "in all their forms" had been acknowledeged to be "in the midst of the Church". He said that the delegates had agreed that pastoral strategies need to be developed taking into account the diverse situations which are reflected in family life today.
Mr. De Rezende told the briefing that he is surprised at what he reads in media reports about the Synod. "Many, many times it does not reflect what is said in there." He added that there were no discussions about changing doctrines but that "pastoral attitudes had to go through revisions".
Mrs. Bajaj said that she was deeply moved by the compassion and empathy of the Synod Fathers who understand the struggles of family life. She said that she saw their great love, concern and hope for families.
There was also an intervention on the formation of conscience in the context of Humane Vitae. There should be a concerted effort to form the consciences of God's people.
At the end of the briefing the two married couples said that they found the atmosphere and quality of the interventions in the plenary session and small groups to be good. They also said that they had made many interventions in the groups and felt that they were really listened to by the bishops.


42 Ceilings Worth Getting A Sore Neck For… #19 Is Truly Breathtaking.
Architects devote time and energy designing breathtaking buildings, with the hopes they instantly become famous landmarks. It may be the exterior, interior or floors, that makes these structures imposing. Nonetheless, there is a hidden treat for those people who decide to look up every once in a while. Don't expect to see the traditional bland, white, and smooth ceilings we have become accustomed to seeing.
The same amount of detail, colour, and designs are given to the most famous ceilings in the world. These intricate creations do not take away from the rest of the building but rather compliments the overall construction. Take a look at the most outstanding ceilings in the world.
#1. "Fiori Di Como" at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.
#2. The Great Court on the second floor of the British Museum in London.
#3. A cosmic view at the metro station in Naples, Italy.
#4. The Peli Peli Galleria restaurant in Houston, Texas.
#5. The Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque also known as the Pink Mosque in Shiraz, Iran.


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Nagan Construction Whistleblower Lawsuit
Case Type: Whistleblower/ Qui Tam
Company: Nagan Construction, Inc.
Sanford Heisler Sharp announced that New York-based construction company Nagan Construction, Inc. and Nadir Uygan reached a settlement in a qui tam suit. Per the settlement agreement, Nagan Construction, Inc. and Mr. Uygan will pay $831,000 to the United States and New York State, though the claims brought against Mr. Uygan are limited to the State of New York
Sanford Heisler Sharp's Baltimore Managing Partner, Deborah K. Marcuse, represented Relator Soner Yasti in the case against Nagan Construction, with assistance from New York Senior Litigation Counsel and Whistleblower Practice Co-Chair Inayat Ali Hemani. The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York under the whistleblower provisions of the federal and New York State False Claims Acts in September 2017.
Mr. Yasti used to work for Nagan Construction and alleged that the company systematically failed to comply with the terms of the construction contracts it held with the federal and New York State Governments. These contracts required Nagan Construction to pay its workers the prevailing wage under the Davis-Bacon Act and other related laws. Mr. Yasti claimed that Nagan Construction misclassified its workers as laborers even though they performed work that entitled them to a higher wage.
Nagan Construction agreed to pay $435,000 to settle the federal claims against the company, and $396,000 to settle the State claims. $242,375.60 of the federal recovery will be distributed to current and former Nagan employees who were underpaid by Nagan Construction. For his role as Relator, Soner Yasti will receive a 20% share of the federal and state settlements.
Speaking about the settlement she obtained of her client, Deborah K. Marcuse said:
"Failure to honor the terms of a government contract by denying workers their rightful compensation undermines the value of such an agreement. Mr. Yasti is pleased that the settlement includes payments to his fellow workers who faced hardships as a result of Nagan Construction's practices. We are honored to have represented him and hope that others will continue to demonstrate similar courage and initiative by coming forward where they see unlawful practices in the workplace."
If you would like to discuss an employment law issue with one of our experienced lawyers at Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP, then please call (646) 681-7373 or contact us online to set up a case consultation today.
Attorneys Involved
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Firm Managing Partner and Baltimore Managing Partner
December 23, 2019 - New York-Based Company Nagan Construction Settles False Claims Act Suit With Federal and New York State Government
New York-Based Company Nagan Construction Settles False Claims Act Suit With Federal and New York State Government
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Getting Tickets to New York Fashion Week Shows Isn't the Easiest Feat
By Chris Barilla
Sep. 7 2021, Published 5:03 p.m. ET
In the world of fashion, only a few yearly events are regarded as the pinnacle of the industry, where some of its brightest and boldest stars show off their latest works to the world. Outside of Rome, Paris, and London, New York Fashion Week has become a global spectacle that has spotlighted creatives ranging from students to independents and even some of the biggest labels in the industry.
With that being said, it's easy to walk around New York City during this glamorous week and get glimpses at all of the extravagances as they unfold, but how exactly do you go about getting tickets to attend some of the shows during it all? Here's a breakdown of all of the known details.
How do you get New York Fashion Week tickets? It's a bit complicated.
Any budding fashionista has likely dreamed about being an audience member at a prestigious New York Fashion Week event, but the process behind sitting in one of those coveted seats can often be quite complicated.
NYFW traditionally consists of two types of events: industry and public shows. Of course, some shows have combined the two into one, such as label Pyer Moss, but there is often a strict divide between the two kinds of programs put on during the week.
For industry events, it's unlikely that you'll be able to nab an invitation unless you're an official buyer for a boutique or other kind of store, or if you are a member of the press.
However, when it comes to public shows, the coordinator's official site, FashionWeekOnline, allows fashion fans to purchase tickets to attend specific events during the week. Those tickets can be purchased here, usually are put up for sale at random times, and offer limited seating.
It's worth noting that the list of public shows and their tickets are constantly updated until the first day of NYFW, which runs from September 8–12, 2021. Some of the events available to the public this year include Anastasia Magazine & DoviArt Fashion Week, Fashion Designers of Latin America, and Harlem Fashion Week, Season 9.
Where is New York Fashion Week hosted within the city? The venues are constantly changing.
Much like its international counterparts, New York Fashion Week occurs all through the city and it's likely you'll catch plenty of the style icons in attendance and participation at some of its most prestigious shows strutting their stuff around NYC during the week.
Although the venues can vary, they're most often held somewhere in Manhattan, and over the last few years, the focal presenters have hosted their shows at Spring Studios, which is located at 6 St Johns Ln in the Tribeca neighborhood.
New this year, however, is a three-story event space/venue on the prestigious Fifth Avenue, the same street that the likes of Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman call home. This new space will likely be where a few of the week's biggest names will present their latest collections.
One thing is for sure: Whether you're in the crowd, on the streets, or watching it all virtually, New York Fashion Week 2021 promises to be quite a spectacle for all who take part.
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We let the toddlers take over! Reserved for Ages 2-6, let the little ones explore, jump and climb without the worry of the bigger kids. Parents are always welcome to climb right along with them! These Open Play days are perfect for the beginner jumper to get used to the gigantic inflatables and all the fun at Pump It Up!
Open Jump and Buddy Passes are accepted for Toddler Time.
Sorry, Toddler Time is not for Birthday Parties. Our guests have found a birthday party alienates the guests who are not part of the party. We recommend hosting any of our private parties to give the kids the best experience.
For safety we require children to be ages 2+ or 34" in height.
Additional Open Jumps are Added when school is out! Like us on Facebook for the most up to date announcements!
Weekend Open Jump varies from week to week. Weekend Open Jump times are announced the week before on our Facebook Page!
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It's getting harder and harder to get photos with the natural light. It seems to be almost too dark to take pics at 4:30 PM now, particularly on cloudy days. So, this is what I got today. I don't think I've used the house as a POTD before. Too bad though because I'm sure it would photograph better in other seasons.
The kid's dental appointments went very well, clean bill of health. Fast and painless.
Pokey enjoyed activity days tonight. It was a night with mom and I wasn't really feeling much up to it. She painted my nails an interesting color.
My jaw seems to get worse when I try to chew or talk too much, so trying my best to limit those activities. It's hard though. We use our mouth much more than we think.
Your house is cute no matter what! :) Is there nothing else you can do for your TMJ?? I'm sorry, I hope it clears out soon!


Sometimes at Black Swan we have some news we just have to share; the last time we couldn't keep a cork in it was the UK's Fastest Growing Start-up award from the Sunday Times. This time we are delighted to confirm our series B investment has been secured from our friends at Mitsui, Japan's top corporation and one of the largest groups in the world. This investment will help us scale our international growth plans, build on our US presence, hire in some key talent and make a few tactical acquisitions. We will also use it to invest in our NEST data unification platform, adding new features and functions built on well oiled technology to cope with the surging volume of data, web and social information we hoover up and ingest daily.
I still find our story hard to believe, from our humble roots in a shared incubator on London's Southbank to our 200 people multi-site business, all following a 48 month fast downstream paddle chased by a tidal wave of activity. Actually our story is really a series of individual stories over time, episodes peppered with a lot of fun, excitement and punctuated by extraordinary commitment from our people. We've grown organically through word of mouth and referral and we rarely pitch – pitches aren't really our kind of thing. We've grown by disrupting with new ideas, turning heads and working with people who have the same "can do" attitude as we do, using data science to surface valuable connections in information for our brand partners – the Black Swan moments. We rather hope our growth will always be organic, even as we wrestle with the finer points around our brand and proposition in various markets. But, it's our people who have been central to our story, creating the chapters with us, writing the words on its pages through their genius and their courage to think differently.
Part of growing up is dealing with the responsibility that comes with it, but we keep our core values very much at the centre of what we do. This is summed up in our ethos, which is to be "nice to people, just because…" We love to break rules and put a big old dent in conventions, specialising in staying ahead of the market, helping to uncover true innovations by listening at scale across the whole of the internet. By parsing academic research, we see and hear about things that will come to pass in the years ahead, voyaging over the horizon to understand the shape of the future world with the help of savants from across academia, then coming back to tell people what we've found – we are all about exploring the unexpected, it's in our DNA.
2016 is going quickly. Already this month we've visited SxSW, been appointed to the Government's Digital Marketplace, and we've popped in for tea at No 10. We're also exploring new ideas in packaged goods, music, entertainment, sports participation, operational planning for health services and figuring out what drivers in the Chinese market will impact investment banking. We are even starting to try and map the previously un-mappable: finding new industry metrics for outdoor media by listening to weak signals around geofenced locations, and spending a bit of time on one of our favourite activities with White Swan, our CSR programme, which provides open source access to our platform for projects for "the greater good of humankind" – whether that's helping self medication by identifying and providing alerts to environmental triggers, finding communities of rare disease by mapping social language, or phenotyping data.
So here's to blowing the dust off the case, flipping open the catches, dusting down our trumpet and giving it a bit of what for. Here's to the next stage.


Soft touch coating protects the paintwork of your bike.
More lightweight than some of the other similar bike locks on the market.
Link protection shield for protection against saw attacks.
Not as secure as many other lock types.
Quite expensive for this level of security.


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An Apology from Crazy Jerry's Used Cars and Trucks
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By Johnny Scott Jan 5, 2014
We at Crazy Jerry's Used Cars and Trucks would like to offer our most sincere apologies. Many of you were offended by our ad campaign which ran in newspapers, on bus benches, and on local television stations. It was brought to our attention that there were several insensitive statements made within the campaign, and we are working our hardest to find out how these were allowed to be used, and seeing to it that the responsible parties are suitably reprimanded.
First of all, the claim that our prices on used Kias would make you think that we're "actually retarded" was in bad judgement, and understandably angered many mental health groups in the community. We would like to make it clear that we did not set out with the intention to offend anyone, least of all any of our customers with disabilities.
We regret any offence, and would like to remind everyone that despite this lapse in professionalism, our extensive selection of used Kias are priced so low that one might make the assumption that whomever set the amounts suffers from some kind of severe brain malady.
Next, we realize our assurance that our stock of used 2006 Nissan Altimas are so well-built and maintained that "even a woman could drive them" was out of line, and we deeply regret that it was allowed to be published. We are fully aware that many women in fact drive cars on a regular basis, and a great deal of them are just as capable as men. Several may even be more capable.
We value the continued business of all our female customers, and would like to remind them that, despite the unfortunate slogan, we are company that is built on equality, and we have the utmost respect for women. Some of our hardest working employees, including our receptionist Suzy, are women. And so, as a gesture of good-faith, for the next month the purchase of any 2006 Nissan Altima will come with a complimentary set of high-quality cookware.
Now, with respect to the claim that our array of foreign-made models will have you "seeing so many Krauts and Japs you'll think it's goddamned World War II all over again," we once again apologize for the gaffe. Frankly, it's shocking that this kind of language could ever have slipped past us. There is no excuse for this at all, but we do maintain that our selection of used Volkswagen and Toyota models is the largest in the province. Come see for yourself.
Another unfortunate choice of wording was our guarantee that we have "more deals on used Pontiac Azteks than cocks your mother can fit in her whore mouth at once." It goes without saying that this is not only inexcusable, but impossible to verify.
While we have had many pleasant and successful business relations with a great deal of our customers' mothers, what they may or may not do in the privacy of their homes is none of our concern. It should also go without saying that our deals on used Pontiac Aztecs are quite plentiful. Come on in and test drive one today!
Finally, we regret terribly our decision to include the statement that "if you pass up deals like this, you're a shit-eating piece of human garbage who should've been aborted so your stem cells could've been used to cure the cancer of someone with big enough balls to put a down payment on a fucking Ford Focus, you brain-dead cunt."
Though this was utterly unacceptable, we remain confident in our deals on Ford and other great makes of vehicle, and think it would be foolish of you to miss the opportunity to take advantage of those deals just because of a little insensitive language. To be honest, we here at Crazy Jerry's Used Cars and Trucks think maybe you should just grow up a bit, stop whining, and just buy a damn car already.
Jesus. We'll hold your hand if you need us to. Change your goddamned diaper.
Deepest apologies,
"Crazy" Jerry "Arab Hatin'" Chesterson
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Skills Index shows UK failing to meet demand
By Andrew Wade	 28th September 2015 5:18 pm 11th April 2017 12:29 pm
The 2015 Hays Global Skills Index has been published, highlighting the UK's struggle to keep pace with labour demands, and the increasing wage pressures arising from the talent shortage.
The report, published in collaboration with Oxford Economics, shows labour markets tightening in the UK, US, and Northern Europe, while demand slackens in BRIC countries as they face up to slowing growth. In total however, 21 of the 31 countries included in the Index are experiencing upward pressure on wages, pointing to a general return to growth globally.
"The world is generally back in growth mode," said Hays' chief executive Alistair Cox.
"However, this has exposed the huge challenges facing global labour markets, with demand for skilled workers outpacing supply, even though many countries still suffer from high overall unemployment rates. Businesses and governments must act to address these issues or risk jeopardising future economic growth."
With UK growth of around 2.6 per cent forecast for 2015, the labour market has been subject to steady upward pressure. According to Nigel Heap, managing director of Hays UK, the worsening STEM skills shortage will continue to inflate wages across the technical sectors.
"Where these skill shortages are most acute, particularly in engineering and technology, salaries are rising more sharply as employers compete for hard to find skills," said Heap.
"This wage pressure in high-skill occupations is reflected in the increase in the overall (Index) score for the UK this year, and is likely to continue unless measures are taken to address both short- and long-term skill shortages in the UK."
While the wage gap between high and low skilled workers in BRIC countries has narrowed over the past 12 months, in North America and Europe the opposite is true. According to Hays, a combination of regulatory changes, better education, and immigration reform is required in order to provide businesses with the talent they require to maintain the current momentum.
Hays' chief executive Alistair Cox.
"Education and training schemes need to be better aligned and tailored to produce sufficient levels of the skilled resources businesses need," said Cox.
"However, this will take time to deliver results. In the meantime, regulatory and immigration reform is required as a short-term route to enable businesses to access world class talent from outside their domestic markets. Otherwise valuable jobs will continue to go unfilled."
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Q: how to fill a 2d array with chars of 2 string my main purpose is to create something like that

and here is my code
import java.io.*;
import java.util.Arrays;

import java.util.Scanner;

public class EditDistance {

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        int N = 0;
        int M = 0;
        // char [][] opt = new char [N+1][M+1];

        java.io.File file = new java.io.File("gene57.txt");
        try {
            Scanner input = new Scanner(file);
            while (input.hasNext()) {
                String num = input.nextLine();

                String[] parts = num.split(" ");
                String part1 = parts[0];
                N = part1.length();

                String part2 = parts[1];
                M = part2.length();

                System.out.println(part1);
                System.out.println("Number of nucleobase of Sequence 1 is=" + N);

                System.out.println(part2);
                System.out.println("Number of nucleobase of Sequence 2 is=" + M);
            }
        }

        catch (FileNotFoundException e) {
            System.err.format("File does not exist\n");
        }
        // x= n+1 , y=m+
    }
}

I currently read 2 dna sequence from my txt file and create 2 strings with 2 sequence (M and N) so I have to create a M+1 and N+1 matrix in order to perform my dynamic programming algorithm.
now my problem is this
how can i create this 2d array?
My first dimension should created with chars of my first string (part1) and second dimension with my second string (part2)
How can i accomplish that and later on print it like in the picture.
thank you

A: In Java you can create an array after the code has started to execute so you have to break the line:
char [][] opt = new char [N+1][M+1];

In 2 parts, the first goes where it is now just for a declaration:
char [][] opt;

And the second part goes right after you get the length of M:
...
M = part2.length();
opt = new char [N+1][M+1];

Cheers


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But finding the right games to play with your kids isn't always that easy, not all games included the possibility to play two or more players at once and not all the games on the market suits children. So I decided to make this list to help all parents to find games for the Playstation 3 that are fun both for the parents and the child at the same time. There's A LOT of games out there and this is just a scratch at the surface but I hope this list helps just find some games that finds appealing and fun. Now let's get started!
The Marvel universe is just getting more and more popular. And kids just love spider man, the hulk, iron man and all the x-men. So this is just a perfect game if your kid loves any of these super heroes. In the game you get to choose to fight and play as any of the 24 playable characters heroes, everyone of them with there special powers and abilities. A great game to play together and the game play is really simple and straight forward, beat the bad guys! Click the link below to get to Amazon to find the best prices for the game and read some more in-depth reviews.
This game is based on the animated movie Rio that came out 2011, it's the same company that made the Ice Age series.
Rio is a great game for kids under 10 years old and the game consists of over 40 different mini-games that you can play up to 4 players at once, just the fact that you can play this game together makes this a great family game that you can just pop into your Playstation and just play a few quick and fun games with your children. You can check out more in-depth review on the link below.
If you played any of the games in the Lego series before you know what to expect in this game. The basics of each and every Lego game is always the same but that's actually not a bad thing, the game play of all lego games are a lot of fun and it's just perfect to play in co-op mode (2 player mode) It's great fun to work together and play through the whole game together . And if your kid is a fan of Pirates of the Caribbean this game will be a smash hit, and if your kid ALSO are a fan of lego then you need to go buy this game NOW!
If you want to find out more about the game and read more review from people who bought the game just follow the Amazon.com link below.
More reviews and information about the game can be found on Amazon.
Here's another game from the Lego series and this one is also a lot of fun. This game is huge and you really get a lot for your money if you decide to buy this one. This is probably my favourite game of the Lego series. The game play is very simple and straight forward so it's easy to get started with this game even for the young ones. The game is filled with a lot of humour and funny bits. It's great to play a game where the makers really thought about the co-op part and wanted it to be a key part of the game. Also the game is a few years old so the price has really gone down, it's a real bargain, cheaper game then this is hard to find to be honest.
You can read some reviews about the game by clicking the Amazon link below.
Reviews, Info and The best price for the game.
This is my personal favourite on this list. This is even one of my personal favourite Playstation 3 games of all time. LittleBigPlanet is a great platform adventure game that takes places in a creative and beautiful environment. The game play and the controls are very easy to understand and master. The game allows up to 4 players and it's a lot of fun to play toghter, it's not so much about team work in this game but that's doesn't mather, it's still a lot of fun to play this fantastic game toghter with your kids. Also if you have playstation move that's a lot of fun in this game.
You can check out more reviews about this game below if you click the Amazon link.
This is a great game for all you sports and soccer fans out there. This game is perfect to play against each other or with each other against a computer opponent or online, bringing out the competitive or team work nature of the whole family. A lot of game modes and a lot of teams to choose from, everything you would want from a soccer game really.
Why did I recommend the FIFA 11 and not the newest FIFA game FIFA 12? I did that because I don't think the newer game is worth the extra money when it comes to sports games, I find it better to buy the older games that cost a lot less then spending a fortune on newer games that aren't that much better anyway.
If you played Mario Cart or any other Cart game you'll recognize the game play from those games in this one. It's a simple racing game with a lot of action, a lot of fun and a lot of different characters to choose from. The graphics of the game is just great and fun. There's many different game modes in the game so you won't get bored fast of this game. This a great racing game that the whole family can play and master. Read some more in-depth reviews by clicking the Amazon link below.
This is another racing game but this game is more realistic and more suited for older kids and where the Sonic racing game is more suited for the younger parts of the family.
Motorstorm is a fast paste, action filled racing game where you can choose to race all sorts of different vehicles. If your kid loves cars, motorcycles and trucks this is a fantastic game. The controls aren't the easiest to master but I don't see that as I problem, I find it more as a challenge! You can find more info, pictures and reviews by clicking the Amazon link below.
I'll end this list with a great classic board game, Monopoly Streets. Great colourful bright graphics. It's the classic board game with a twist and more game modes to choose from. They have really freshen up this game and made it so you can play the game like you want to the play it, you can even customize your rules in this version of the game. A lot of fun for the whole family. But I have to be honest, playing the actual board game Monopoly is still more fun then the Playstation 3 version of it, but Monopoly Streets for the PS3 is still a fun, fast and colourful alternative to the amazing board game classic. You can find more info, pictures and reviews by clicking the Amazon link below.
I've read a lot of research that playing games with your children is an awesome way to enhance the relationship. Thank you for this great resource! I'm going to try playing Marvel Ultimate Alliance with my sons.
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What Does this Facebook Drama Mean for My Ads?
Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, has been through a rough time recently with the scandal involving the social media platform. The market cap for Facebook plummeted by $50 billion after the public discovered the truth about how their data was shared with third parties. Zuckerberg was forced to speak at a congressional hearing and asserted that he would make some much needed changes to Facebook to protect user privacy.
If Facebook gets an overhaul as a result of this scandal then people might be worried about its impact on users, especially businesses who rely on social media as part of their advertising tactics. Any changes to Facebook could also impact Instagram which is owned by the same company that might feel compelled to follow the same guidelines regarding personal data. Protecting user data is an important goal for Facebook but how will it affect businesses running ads on the social media platform?
Social media experts are predicting that data changes may not have as dramatic an effect on the way people use Facebook and Instagram as you might think. Advertising may not be hindered if Facebook allows businesses to continue promoting themselves through the platform and using the information they need to target ads. Many industry experts believe that advertising on Facebook and Instagram actually won't change much, at least in the short term.
When the news broke that Facebook allowed user data to be accessed by a company called cambridge analytica, it caused many people to question the integrity of the social media platform. Cambridge analytica is a political data firm that was hired by the Trump administration in order to gain access to user data on Facebook. The company was able to access private information on more than 50 million Facebook users and used tools to help influence their behavior during the 2016 election.
The data that was accessed by the company included users' identities, location likes and friend networks which was used to map personality traits and then target audiences with digital ads. Users that took a personality survey and downloaded an app, consented to have their information taken and used by the third party although they were told it was for academic use only. Facebook allows researchers to gather data for academic purposes but Cambridge analytica violated the social media platform's rules by allowing the data to be sold and transferred.
Although Cambridge analytica is mostly to blame for its violation of user privacy, Facebook has responded to the incident by removing the app that gathered data. The company also asked for this private data to be deleted so that it would not be used again in the future. However, it is likely that users will be more wary in the future of sharing their data online.
People using Facebook and Instagram may be more cautious about providing private information but it does not necessarily mean people will steer clear of these platforms. Instagram is less politically themed and more focused on design and visuals so it not likely that advertising on that platform will be affected in the near future. Ultimately when Facebook figures out how to resolve issues with data it will eventually transfer to Instagram.
One possible consequence of the Cambridge analytica scandal is that Facebook may scale back access to third party data. Legislators are beginning to understand that the platform leaves private data vulnerable and they may attempt to intervene. More government oversight may lead to attempts to break up the company which has control over a large portion of the social media world.
If there is any further backlash to Facebook following the scandal it could lead to more advertising potential on Amazon as another option for businesses. Amazon is currently struggling to keep up in the marketing world because it has a smaller number of advertisers and accounts can be more difficult to set up than Facebook. However, if Facebook becomes too problematic for users, Amazon may be a useful alternative for advertising online.
In the short term, it doesn't appear that Facebook and Instagram's advertising services will be affected much by any new changes. It will take some time for Facebook to resolve its data issues and enact significant shifts in the way that it handles things. For the time being most businesses will be able to carry on with their usual advertising tactics and not see too many negative changes.
It is difficult to tell how Facebook will handle data in the future and how it will adjust in order to prevent privacy violations. Businesses can maintain their advertising campaigns on the site but will also benefit by exploring other options. It will likely be some time before any real significant changes occur that will strongly impact Facebook Ads.


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Dave Wood Memorial Scholarship
The Dave Wood Memorial Scholarship was established in 2011 by the EGFA board upon hearing of his passing to recognize Dave's immense contributions to the sport of fastpitch softball in Edina.
He was a teacher and coach in Edina schools for 33 years and introduced and established fastpitch softball in the school system before it was a sanctioned high school league sport.
This award recognizes a senior from Edina High School who has participated in our association, has also been a member of the school's softball program, has maintained a 3.0 or higher GPA, and exemplifies the spirit of Coach Wood through excellence both on and off the field.
2020 - Abby Jones
2019 - Molly McHugh
2018 - Anna Pins
2017 - Molly McGarry
2016 - Chloe Lewis
2015 - Sydney Monsour
2014 - Christine Marquette
2013 - Cassie Clarke
2012 - Maddie Domke
2011 - Olivia Wright
Abby Jones - Abby has been a varsity player and multiple letter winner for a number of years. In addition to athletics, Abby has enjoyed working with children and volunteering for the Early Learning Center. Her love and passion for working with youth has pushed her to aspire to one day become a pediatrician. Abby will be attending the University of Minnesota this coming fall.
Molly McHugh - In softball Molly has been a varsity player for a number of years. She is a multiple letter winner and made both the All-Conference and All-State team in 2019. Molly also plays on a club softball team during the off-season. In addition, Molly is a Varsity basketball player, where she is also a letter-winner and captain. Molly participates in her church youth group and volunteers with children's ministries. Molly, an Edina Scholar, will study business in the fall at the Grand Canyon University in Phoenix.
Molly McGarry - Molly has been a four-year varsity player and two-time captain of the EHS softball team. She also served as a football team manager, and was active in the Latin Club. This Edina Scholar will continue to play softball at Providence College, where she plans to major in marketing.
Chloe Lewis - Chloe has earned two varsity letters, the Hornet Spirit Award, and has been recognized as best defensive player three years running as a member of the varsity Softball team. She was a junior varsity captain for the Edina girls' tennis team. She has also been a member of the "Windigo" staff throughout high school and is currently serving as editor in chief. In addition, Chloe is a section leader and cello captain on the leadership council for the EHS orchestra. Chloe plans to attend the University of St. Thomas in the fall where she will major in exercise science with a plan to continue in physical therapy. Congratulations Chloe!
Congratulations to Abby Jones the 2020 David Wood's Memorial Scholarship Recipient!
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This year's recipient is Abby Jones. Abby has been a varsity player and multiple letter winner for a number of years. In addition to athletics, Abby has enjoyed working with children and volunteering for the Early Learning Center. Her love and passion for working with youth has pushed her to aspire to one day become a pediatrician. Abby will be attending the University of Minnesota this coming fall.
On behalf of the board of directors, sponsors, and families of EGFA we congratulate you on your achievements.
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Situated in London, 1.5 km from Madame Tussauds and 1.5 km from Lord's Cricket Ground, The Soho Studio - Modern & Central 2BDR provides accommodation with amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. The Regents Park is within 2.4 km of the apartment. This apartment is fitted with a living room and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. The property also has 2 bathrooms with free toiletries. The Serpentine is 2.6 km from the apartment, while Hyde Park is 2.7 km away. The nearest airpor...t is London City Airport, 19 km from the property.
Situated in London, 1.5 km from Madame Tussauds and 1.5 km from Lord's Cricket Ground, The Soho Studio - Modern & Central 2BDR provides accommodation ...with amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. The Regents Park is within 2.4 km of the apartment. This apartment is fitted with a living room and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. The property also has 2 bathrooms with free toiletries. The Serpentine is 2.6 km from the apartment, while Hyde Park is 2.7 km away. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 19 km from the property.
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GP Cuts Diabetes Drug Spending With Low-Carb Diet Advice
Tim Locke
Last week NHS Digital revealed the cost of drugs and items prescribed for diabetes patients in England had exceeded £1 billion. This week a GP from Southport, Dr David Unwin, told the Diabetes Professional Care (DPC) conference in London how he managed to return £57,000 of his unspent practice drugs budget.
Dr David Unwin
He did it by encouraging type 2 diabetes patients to follow a low-carb diet. In many cases this lead to weight loss, better diabetes control, less reliance on medication – and even diabetes reversal in some instances.
Reversing type 2 diabetes is a concept that's been gaining traction with Prof Roy Taylor's work on diabetes and diet at Newcastle University.
High profile cases have been in the news with Labour's deputy leader Tom Watson speaking about weight loss reversing his type 2 diabetes.
Dr Unwin told delegates at Olympia not just about his low-carb conversion but also how he's moved the conversation away from drug treatment to patients' hopes about what improved health might mean for them, such as their looks, or being better able to play with grandchildren, as a route to motivating behaviour change.
When asked whether he reclassified his type 2 diabetes reversed patients Dr Unwin said not, as keeping to the regular follow-up appointments and clinics allows for progress checks and further conversations about health and lifestyle.
So how did his low-carb approach begin? Medscape UK spoke to Dr Unwin at DPC. "There was a patient who I'd known for a long time and I knew from the computer system she wasn't taking her metformin, that spoils our figures. So I wrote her a letter saying: I have concerns, please would you come and see me because I just want to chat through this. And when she came in, I didn't recognise her. She looked fabulous. She'd lost stones in weight.
"Not only did she look fabulous, but her husband had lost stones in weight as well. And when I did the blood tests (HbA1c) her type 2 diabetes was in remission, and she wasn't taking drugs. I'd never seen such a thing. I didn't know it was possible. It was weird, a 'Eureka' moment, I was fascinated. Her response to my interest was really humbling because she said: 'You're going to be so cross with what I've done.'
"That made me all the more fascinated: 'No please tell me', so she said: 'Well, doctor, surely I don't need to tell you that really bread is sugar, the starch itself is sugar.'
"But you know, she did need to tell me that, because I'd forgotten.
"I was so pharma-centric, I was busy prescribing and never thought about the actual cause of type 2 diabetes, it was deplorable really."
Mistaken for a Troll
The patient had researched low-carb diets and had become part of a special Diabetes.co.uk online forum. "Members of the low-carb forum were all saying things like: 'I've reversed my diabetes'. 'I've lost 3 stone, but my practice nurse says what I'm doing is dangerous'. 'My GP says, Well, if you must do it, you must take responsibility'. - I found the lack of understanding deeply troubling.
"So I learned more about it. I went low-carb myself… and it went wonderfully."
However, when Dr Unwin went on the forum to report his success and his plans to publish helpful data, he was banned as a suspected troll. He was only reinstated after the forum managers spoke to him at his surgery to check him out.
He then went on to help produce material Diabetes.co.uk were working on for a 10-week low-carb diet programme, adding a psychology section, with the help of his wife, a mental health professional. He's since produced low-carb guidance for the Royal College of GPs (RCGP) and other websites.
"I've always been told by fellow practitioners, 'my patients are not interested in change'. I just wonder who it is that is not interested in change, because I've discovered I can now motivate people, they will make a change. I couldn't have done it 6 years ago, because then I didn't believe in lifestyle medicine myself."
Do Busy GPs Have Time to Give Diet Advice?
"In terms of lifestyle medicine and how it feels as a doctor, look at me, I'm happy. The patients are so enthusiastic and grateful, I get hugs!
"That's why I became a doctor, to make a difference. What is that worth? We all become healthcare professionals to make a difference. And I was dying on my feet demotivated and lacking a way to really help people. So the energy that this has given me, it's very rejuvenating, and worth all the effort.
"At the beginning, the partners took a dim view of this work, they said,
'you're wasting time'."
So Dr Unwin and his wife set up special weekly sessions for 20 patients at a time, using the surgery's waiting room after the practice closed on a Monday night.
"The partners are now completely happy because they've seen what I've done. The partners are all low-carb now.
"The practice has been revolutionised, so that now it's mainstream in my practice even within 10 minute appointments.
"Before you were still having to explain drug side effects. Starting someone on life-long medication takes time, and then they need blood tests.
"I don't think it takes me any longer. I still run on 10 minute appointments, and I've taught other GPs to do the same."
The Role of Dietitians
Shouldn't diet advice be given by a registered dietitian? "When I look back, I'm ashamed because I abrogated responsibility. I was dismissive of diet and I would say, 'diet is quite important so I'll just make you an appointment with the dietitian'. I wasn't really helping that dietitian as the patients then didn't keep their appointments for the dietitian, because they didn't think that I felt it was important."
Even if he is referring a patient to a dietitian, Dr Unwin says: "I am telling them we'll make a start today, let's talk about sugar and where it comes from, then our dietitian will take it further with you. By then the patient knows I care about diet, that makes a real difference. As we've already explained that this approach could mean he doesn't have to go on medication: the patient is hooked and interested, plus I'm cooperating with whoever comes next. Whether it's a dietitian or a practice nurse, or whatever, the patient is starting to make a change themselves. That's really critical.
"You see it in their eyes, the hope."
Of course, with diabetes no one size fits all. However, using this approach Dr Unwin says: "I've started insulin on a single occasion in 5 years, and metformin on only three occasions, and an SGLT2 inhibitor just once. Against this many of my patients have been able to come off their drugs, hence the practice drug budget savings.
"People would rather avoid lifelong medication if they can. I would."
Type 2 Reversal Headlines
With type 2 diabetes reversal now hitting mainstream media headlines, does he feel others are catching up with his approach? "In the beginning there was immense resistance and uncertainty. I think the breakthrough for me was finding that the UK NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidelines particularly advise 'low glycaemic index sources of carbohydrates'. Surely that means low-carb?"
That, he says, made him "much braver. I thought, what does this statement mean, and how can I interpret it more clearly for healthcare professionals and also patients?
"So really this idea of low-carb is not new, we were always advising low glycaemic sources of carbohydrate, I've merely reinterpreted that statement. It was actually always part of our UK NICE guidelines."
In an earlier session at the London conference NHS England officials talked about meal replacement, featuring a very low calorie diet.
"What would patients prefer?" Dr Unwin asks. "The very low calorie diet works, but I find in my own practice, low-carb works just about as well. So I would say to a patient which would you prefer to do?
"Why don't we just begin with low-carb, and if I fail on that [first choice], well then we could try the very low calorie diet. It wouldn't be my choice because I don't see how a very low calorie diet fits with family life."
Updating Guidelines
Dr Unwin's approach hasn't been universally welcomed but there are some hopeful signs. On the eve of his conference session the British Dietetic Association (BDA) published a policy statement "clarifying its long-held position that a low-carbohydrate diet should be one of a number of possible dietary approaches suitable for managing type 2 diabetes in adults".
It also pointed to new guidelines being developed for publication next year.
Dr Unwin says: "I can understand their caution. But I would say again, all I've done is reinterpret existing type 2 diabetes NICE guidelines in a way that patients can better understand. After all bread is never low glycaemic index, breakfast cereals are never low glycaemic index, rice is not too low glycaemic index, even potatoes are not low glycaemic index.
"So in a way, I just defined a version of the low-carb diet using the glycaemic index, pleasing my patients - 55 of whom have put their diabetes into remission - and saving tens of thousands of pounds into the bargain. Why on earth wouldn't we just give this approach a go if patients want to try it?"
Dr Unwin made no relevant disclosures and does not take any payment for his work on diets
Cite this: Tim Locke. GP Cuts Diabetes Drug Spending With Low-Carb Diet Advice - Medscape - Nov 19, 2018.
Journalist, Medscape Medical News
Disclosure: Tim Locke has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
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Inside the Machine Room of the Nucleus
We're living in exciting times. It was only a little over 65 years ago that we began to realize that life is information-based, with coded genetic information embedded in alphabet-like molecules. In the years that followed, biochemists also began to discover that the chemical reactions carried on by life were unlike the valence-based reactions we learned about in chemistry class, but were machine-like, with moving parts that function mechanically like rotors and engines. More recently, these machines have been found to interact in large networks of integrated systems, like factories. Is it any wonder that intelligent design rose as a movement in the late 20th century?
The wonders continue at a rapid pace into the 21st century. With increasing resolution thanks to techniques like cryo-electron microscopy, biochemists are focusing on the molecular machines at nearly nanometer scale and determining their modes of action. Let's look at news about a few of the major players inside the nucleus of cells.
The Majestic Spliceosome
Researchers at the International School of Advanced Studies (SISSA) in Italy use a rare word in a scientific paper: "majestic." It's an appropriate adjective for what they saw by examining, for the first time, the spliceosome at near-atomic detail. Their paper in PNAS begins:
The spliceosome (SPL) is a majestic macromolecular machinery composed of five small nuclear RNAs and hundreds of proteins. SPL removes noncoding introns from precursor messenger RNAs (pre-mRNAs) and ligates coding exons, giving rise to functional mRNAs. Building on the first SPL structure solved at near–atomic-level resolution, here we elucidate the functional dynamics of the intron lariat spliceosome (ILS) complex through multi-microsecond-long molecular-dynamics simulations of ∼1,000,000 atoms models. The ILS essential dynamics unveils (i) the leading role of the Spp42 protein, which heads the gene maturation by tuning the motions of distinct SPL components, and (ii) the critical participation of the Cwf19 protein in displacing the intron lariat/U2 branch helix. These findings provide unprecedented details on the SPL functional dynamics, thus contributing to move a step forward toward a thorough understanding of eukaryotic pre-mRNA splicing. [Emphasis added.]
One paper could never do justice to all that the spliceosome does, but in their examination of a couple of protein parts, they could not help but stand in awe at the majesty of this huge molecular machine. They didn't have much to say about evolution, except pointing out that one "intricate RNA-based active site has been extraordinarily conserved across evolution from bacteria to humans." News from SISSA via Phys.org recaps the awe by showing the precision the team found in this machine's operation:
To have a molecule able to transport information usefully, precisely and effectively, the introns must be eliminated by the spliceosome to transform it into mature mRNA." It is an extremely precise snip-and-stitch process, explains the researcher, because any tiny error can alter the information with serious effects on cell activity and the health of the entire organism.
Topoisomerase the Great
"Supercoil me!" begins the headline of another article from SISSA about "the art of knotted DNA maintenance" (see Science Daily). Is it any surprise that long strands of DNA have knotty problems? Like those old phone cords that would knot up with coils upon coils, DNA can develop messy knots. Specialized enzymes must untangle them; otherwise, important genes might become inaccessible. Like Alexander the Great cutting the Gordian knot, they say, the topoisomerase family of nuclear machines is up to the challenge. They get some help, though, by a physical property of DNA that works to the advantage of the cutting machines: "Supercoiling can keep DNA knots locked in place for long enough that they can be untied by specialised enzymes," the new study shows.
"We know that living cells routinely deal with DNA knots, and we also know that these forms of entanglement are usually detrimental to biological functionality; for instance they can prevent the genetic information from being read and translated into protein products. Specific enzymes of the topoisomerase family are responsible for disentangling DNA. Their modus operandi recalls the efficient, if not drastic, way in which Alexander the Great untied the proverbial Gordian knot with a cut of his sword. Similarly, these enzymes untie DNA filaments by a sophisticated cutting and sealing action."
The machines have another problem not faced by Alexander: DNA strands are constantly wiggling. Using computer simulations, the team found that free knots would slide relatively fast along the filaments. This should make it more difficult for the topoisomerases to get to them and repair them. The team then noticed that accidental knots are often associated with supercoiled regions, which are more stable. This led to an "Aha!" moment:
Our study suggests that DNA supercoiling can favour the action of topoisomerases by keeping knots in a stable configuration for a time span that is much longer than other molecular rearrangements. In this way, the enzymes could have sufficient time to recognise the target sites and, in turn, their cut-and-paste action would be simpler, more reliable and efficient.
Their hypothesis will require further testing, but suggests an additional purpose for supercoiling inside the nucleus. It was already known that supercoiling is involved in "exposing or hiding genetic information" for transcription, but now another possibility presents itself: supercoils hold an accidental knot in place long enough for Topoisomerase the Great to arrive with his sword.
"We studied the DNA filament and noted that without supercoils, the knotted region would move relatively fast along the filament. Likewise, supercoiled regions can rapidly change in knot-free DNA. However, when knots and supercoiling are simultaneously present, then the crucial contact points in DNA knots become locked in place, persistently. And this unexpected effect is particularly interesting because it could be key to a specific and unexpected biological functionality."
It will be interesting to find out if other machines notice the knots and induce supercoiling at those locations. Sounds like a good plan at least.
Scalpel in a Sheath
For our last example of nuclear machines today, consider 53BP1. This enzyme has a critical job: repairing double-stranded breaks, when both strands of DNA are broken. It's a catastrophic condition leading to cell death. Fortunately, cells come equipped with machinery that can stitch them back together. One of them is 53BP1. But just as you don't want open knives floating around, you only want this machine activated when it is needed. Fortunately again, this machine comes with a sheath named TIFF. News from the Mayo Clinic explains (you can ignore the evolutionary claim in the first sentence):
Damage to DNA is a daily occurrence but one that human cells have evolved to manage. Now, in a new paper published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, Mayo researchers have determined how one DNA repair protein gets to the site of DNA damage….
While the human genome is constantly damaged, cells have proteins that detect and repair the damage. One of those proteins is called 53BP1. It is involved in the repair of DNA when both strands break.
Dr. Georges Mer and team found that TIFF normally binds to 53BP1, rendering it harmless like a sword in its sheath.
The authors report that when DNA damage occurs, RNA molecules produced at that time can bind to TIRR, displacing it from 53BP1 and allowing 53BP1 to swing into action.
Presumably the binding is reversible after the repairs are made, and the Swiss army knife goes back into the pocket till next time. Pretty cool, heh? Read more about the machine in Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology (2014).
These are brief looks at the amazing machines and processes that keep us going without our conscious awareness. When you ponder the fact that until our day nobody knew about these wonders, our reasons for feeling like a Privileged Species in the 21st century take on historic significance.
Image: Closer look at the spliceosome, by Alessandra Magistrato, via Eurekalert!
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Home Top Stories Report: UK Muslim sex grooming gangs victimized 19,000 children in 2019
Report: UK Muslim sex grooming gangs victimized 19,000 children in 2019
Some of the convicted men from sex grooming gangs in Rotherham
Despite the publicity given to UK's Pakistani (Muslim) sex grooming gangs since 2012, close to 19,000 children have been victimized by UK sex grooming gangs in 2019, the Clarion Project reports.
The number represents a 3,300 increase from five years ago.
In a report by the Independent, activists say the true number is much higher, as many of these crimes go unreported. After underage girls are groomed using drugs and alcohol, many are reluctant to go to the authorities as their Muslim groomers convince them that due to the illegality of the substances, the victims themselves will be punished.
The exploitation has been widely known to local government officials, social workers and law enforcement officials for over a decade. However, for fear of being called racists, authorities took no steps to prevent the horrific abuse of young, white British girls.
Sarah Champion is a Labour MP from Rotherham where the story broke in 2012 and a tireless campaigner for the victims of these gangs.
In 2017, Champion was forced to resign from her position as shadow (opposition) secretary for women and equalities after writing an article in The Sun telling the facts about the sex grooming gangs.
Frustrated that years after recommendations were made to endless government commissions with no measures taken to support victims and prevent such abuse in the future, Champion wrote:
Britain has a problem with British Pakistani men raping and exploiting white girls … There. I said it. Does that make me a racist? Or am I just prepared to call out this horrifying problem for what it is?
Champion continued, "The irony of all of this is that, by not dealing with the ethnicity of the abusers as a fact, political correctness has actually made the situation about race."
"The perpetrators are criminals and we need to deal with them as such, not shy away from doing the right thing by fearing being called a racist."
In a scathing talk in which he excoriated authorities for not protecting Britain's young girls, Muslim activist Majid Nawaz said,
"They were men like me from my community and in all but three, the victims were white teenage girls.
That is the truth, and what I'm saying is so uncomfortable that we've been ignoring it for years. As a result of ignoring it, this problem has been growing and growing to a point where it now has led to racial tensions.
Nawaz added, "We haven't been speaking about it, what did you expect? The alternative to speaking about problems is violence."
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