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National Indoor Arena Dublin
The second phase will provide permanent indoor facilities for Ireland's three leading field sports: Gaelic Games (GAA), Football/Soccer (FAI) and Rugby (IRFU). These will be used by all of the Ireland international Men's and Women's teams. Ancillary facilities, including changing and player rooms, offices and meeting rooms, will also be delivered as part of this phase in the development. MGA Communication Ltd are delighted to have been awarded the Public Address/Voice Alarm System contract.
Beneavin Manor Dementia Unit Glasnevin
Located in Glasnevin, Dublin 11, Beneavin Lodge is a purpose built nursing home. it provides long-term care for the frail elderly, in particular, those living with dementia.
Marylebone Boys' School & Dudley House
In the centre of the Paddington basin regeneration, a 22 storey residential tower and seven-storey secondary school for boys for Westminster City Council is being created. This comes with associated sports facilities on the roof and in the basement. Called Dudley House, they are 197 homes available for intermediate rent which will be available to people living or working in Westminster and provide a mix of one and two bedroom living. The school will be a permanent new home for Marylebone Boys' School. This scheme also includes a church along with the school, which is a self-contained part of the development.
Jewish Care WOHL Court Hendon
The new development by Jewish Care will contain 32 One and Two bedroom apartments for older people in the community who want to live independently, within a secure community, with care and support to hand.
Dairy Hall Leisure Centre Newtownards
Dairy Hall Leisure Centre is a new state of the art complex that will replace the existing leisure centre at William Street, Newtownards. The new £30M Leisure Facility at Dairy Hall will act as the primary leisure destination for Newtownards and the surrounding area. Inside the centre there will be 3 swimming pools, gym, spa facilities, spin & dance studios, 6-court sports hall, changing areas, internal play areas, support spaces, party rooms, café and kitchen area. The outdoor facilities are to include a 60m x 43m covered pitch, External play areas, Adventure Park and Skate Park and a proposed external BMX/Mountain Bike track.

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YLD Meet 'N Greet at The Pyramid Club March 6
You're invited! The YLD will join with the PICPA Emerging CPAs and Young Bankers of the RMA for a networking happy hour on March 6 from 6-8 p.m. at The Pyramid Club. Enjoy complimentary light hors d'oeuvres and drink specials while meeting other young professionals. Registration is required. Click here to register.
MSNBC's Barnicle, Gov. Rendell
to Speak at March 28 Quarterly
Award-winning print and broadcast journalist Mike Barnicle, a frequent contributor and occasional guest host on MSNBC's popular "Morning Joe" and "Hardball with Chris Matthews" will be the keynote speaker at the Bar Association's Wednesday, March 28 Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon with special guest Edward G. Rendell, 45th governor of Pennsylvania...READ MORE
Nominations Sought for Justice Sonia Sotomayor Diversity Award
The Philadelphia Bar Association is seeking nominations for the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Diversity Award. The purpose of the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Diversity Award is to publicly acknowledge, recognize and honor an individual or entity that has demonstrated a strong commitment, and has made a substantial contribution, to diversity and promoting full and equal participation and inclusion in the legal profession. Nominations for the award are accepted from any member of the Philadelphia Bar Association...READ MORE
Bar's 33rd Annual 5K May 20;
Benefits Child Advocates
The annual Philadelphia Bar Association 5K Run/Walk, now in its 33rd year, is just around the corner. And whether you plan on beating 13-time defending legal division race champion Neill Clark or attaining your personal best, now is the time to start preparing for the Sunday, May 20 race. Click here to register as an individual, law/corporate team and/or sponsor...READ MORE
Sandra Day O'Connor Award Nominees Sought
The Women in the Profession Committee is seeking nominations for the 2012 Sandra Day O'Connor Award.
Deadline for nominations is Monday, April 2, 2012.
The award is conferred annually on a woman attorney who has demonstrated superior legal talent, achieved significant legal accomplishments and has furthered the advancement of women in both the profession and the community... READ MORE
Free Panel Discussion: The Nexus Between Public Health and Criminal Justice, March 9
This event sponsored by the Pennsylvania Prison Society will bring together individuals from corrections and the community to discuss their divergent approaches to enhancing the public well-being...READ MORE
New Partner/In-House Counsel Conference March 2-3
The Philadelphia Bar Association is proud to sponsor the American Bar Association's 2012 New Partner and In-House Counsel Conference at the Four Seasons in Philadelphia on March 2-3... READ MORE
LAW WEEK IS APRIL 30 - MAY 4, 2012
More information coming soon!
Earle Mack School of Law Diversity Awareness Week Opening Reception Feb. 29
Join the Earle Mack School of Law at Drexel University for their Diversity Awareness Week Opening Reception on Feb. 29. Philadelphia Bar Association Director of Diversity Naomi McLaurin will be the keynote speaker. The reception will be held at the Law School in the 3rd Floor Gallery from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and will include the presentation of the Earle Mack School of Law Diversity Award to The Honorable Louis J. Pollak.
Barristers' Association Black History Month Community Legal Clinic
Community Legal Clinic and Panel Discussion
6:30-9 p.m. at Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
419 S. 6th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19147
Join Barristers' for its first Community Legal Clinic of 2012. The Panel will include FIVE practitioners with expertise in "need-to-know" topics such as: Victims' Rights; Education Law (K-12); Tangled Title/Deed Conveyance; Living Wills/Advanced Directives; and Voters' Rights. Take part in this unique opportunity to brush up on recent laws, network, engage potential clients, and give back to the community. . . all at one event!
To attend RSVP to phillybarristers@gmail.com by Friday, February 24th. ALL ARE WELCOME and encouraged TO ATTEND.
Last Week on PhiLAWdelphia
A recap of recent content on the YLD's blog.
The "Linsanity" Trademark Rush
Building a Solo Practice: Addressing Accounting, Tax, and Liability Issues
Nutrition Tips for the Generally Sedentary Attorney: It's All(Most) in Your Mind
Building a Solo Practice: Tips for Handling Phone Calls
Open House at CJC Lawyers Lounge This Week
The Criminal Justice Section, in conjunction with the Clifford Scott Green Chapter of the National Bar Association Judicial Council, Barristers' Association, and the NBA Women Lawyers Division, will host an Open House in honor of Black History Month at the Jack Myers Lawyers Lounge, Room 303, Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert St., from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Monday, Feb. 27 to Friday, March 2....READ MORE
Bar Accepting Ginsburg Writing Competition Entries
Entries are now being accepted for the Philadelphia Bar Association's 2012 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Pursuit of Justice Legal Writing Competition...READ MORE
Parental Leave Policies, Practices Feb. 28
Is your employer legally obligated to provide you with parental leave? What is the current trend for parental leave policies among Philadelphia law firms and legal employers?...READ MORE
Confirm Your Listing for 2012 Legal Directory
We would like to announce that the verification/update process for the 2012 Legal Directory has begun! ...READ MORE
Federal Court Rule 16 Conferences: A View from the Bench March 21
Judges Davis, Goldberg and Savage will offer their views on Rule 16 conferences in federal court highlighting their procedures and preferences; what is expected of counsel in preparing for and handling Rule 16 conferences; as well as, advice for practitioners, including tips for young lawyers... READ MORE
Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness Feb. 29
The Young Lawyers Division and Bar Foundation Board Observation Workshop will present the Live, Lunch and Learn program "Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness" on Wednesday, Feb. 29.... READ MORE
Civil Practice CLE Feb. 29
The Support Center for Child Advocates and Philadelphia VIP will present the new training program "Civil Practice: From Filing to Decision" on Wednesday, Feb. 29.
This two-part, four-hour program is a condensed guide to pro bono civil practice in Philadelphia. Registrants can attend either or both sessions and earn two free CLE credits for each session attended if they take one VIP case to completion for each two credits earned or are a current Child Advocates volunteer. The program will be held at New Century Trust, 1307 Locust St.
For more information, and to register, please contact Christina Ortiz at Phillyvip@phillyvip.org or call 215-523-9550.
CLICK HERE for a list of upcoming pro bono training programs.
CLICK HERE to see the Public Interest Special Events Calendar.
MSNBC's Barnicle to Speak at Quarterly
Award-winning print and broadcast journalist Mike Barnicle, a frequent contributor and occasional guest host on MSNBC's popular "Morning Joe" and "Hardball with Chris Matthews" will be the keynote speaker at the Bar Association's Wednesday, March 28 Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon with special guest Edward G. Rendell, 45th governor of Pennsylvania
Barnicle, who can also been seen regularly on NBC's "Today Show," has written more than 4,000 columns collectively for the Boston Herald, New York Daily News, and The Boston Globe, where he rose to prominence with his biting, satirical, and at times, heart-wrenching columns that closely followed the triumphs, travails and ambitions of Boston's working and middle classes. He has also written articles and commentary for Time magazine, Newsweek.com, The Huffington Post, ESPN the Magazine and Esquire, among others.
The Bar Association will also present the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Diversity Award at the program. The award publicly acknowledges, recognizes and honors an individual or entity that has demonstrated a strong commitment, and has made a substantial contribution, to diversity and promoting full and equal participation and inclusion in the legal profession.
Also at the event, Immediate-Past Chancellor Rudolph Garcia will be presented with a gold box, an exact replica of the one presented to Andrew Hamilton for his defense of John Peter Zenger in 1735. The gold box is presented annually to the immediate-past Chancellor and is inscribed with the message "acquired not by money, but by character."
The inaugural Justinian Society Comisky-DiBona Award will be presented to retired Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Edward J. Bradley at the event.
Barnicle's award-winning documentaries include "Armed and Dangerous," which examined the proliferation of guns in the U.S., and "Justice on Trial," an expose on the Massachusetts judicial system.
Click here to purchase tickets to the March 28 Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon.
The Philadelphia Bar Association is seeking nominations for the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Diversity Award.
The purpose of the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Diversity Award is to publicly acknowledge, recognize and honor an individual or entity that has demonstrated a strong commitment, and has made a substantial contribution, to diversity and promoting full and equal participation and inclusion in the legal profession. Nominations for the award are accepted from any member of the Philadelphia Bar Association.
The award shall be granted to an attorney, jurist, law firm, law department, legal services organization or law school in Philadelphia, or an individual or entity that has made a substantial impact upon the Philadelphia legal community. Nominees should demonstrate a sustained and continuous contribution, or a single outstanding contribution, to diversity and full and equal participation and inclusion in the legal profession in furtherance of the Philadelphia Bar Association's Statement of Diversity Principles. Nominations of individuals should be based upon their personal contributions to diversity, and nominations of entities should be based upon programmatic activity.
Complete and return the nomination form by 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 9, 2012 to Naomi K. McLaurin, Esq., Director of Diversity, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market Street, 11th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2955, phone (215) 238-6340, fax (215) 238-1159, nmclaurin@philabar.org. Nominations will be reviewed by the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Diversity Award Committee, and the recipient will be notified shortly thereafter. The award will be presented at the upcoming Quarterly Meeting.
To download materials, please click here.
We would like to announce that the verification/update process for the 2012 Legal Directory has begun!
Personalized emails will be sent out to attorneys and firm administrators in the Greater Philadelphia area throughout this week, providing you with a personalized url with which to confirm or update your listings for the 2012 Legal Directory. Please be sure to check your inbox and be on the lookout for this information!
To create a brand-new listing, go to phillylegaldirectory.com. The deadline for listings for the print directory is Friday, March 2. If you or your firm were listed in last year's directory, and you have yet to receive your personalized url, please contact Cristin Stephens at cstephens@alm.com.
The Criminal Justice Section, in conjunction with the Clifford Scott Green Chapter of the National Bar Association Judicial Council, Barristers' Association, and the NBA Women Lawyers Division, will host an Open House in honor of Black History Month at the Jack Myers Lawyers Lounge, Room 303, Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert St., from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Monday, Feb. 27 to Friday, March 2.
The Open House will feature photos, documents and other memorabilia of African American Judges, Lawyers, and Pioneers for Justice from Philadelphia.
In addition to free donuts and coffee each morning, the Open House will include free legal research opportunities on any case for all lawyers who need it regardless of whether the lawyer was court appointed. Also, during this week the Lawyers Lounge will be open to all lawyers throughout the day, regardless of whether the lawyer is a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association.
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Sheila Woods-Skipper, chair of the Clifford Scott Green Chapter of the NBA Judicial Council and supervising judge of the Criminal Division said, "one of the goals of the Open House is to celebrate the contributions of judges and lawyers of color to the Philadelphia community."
Kevin Mincey, chair of the Criminal Justice Section and president of the Barristers' Association, expressed his desire that criminal lawyers feel free to use the Lawyers Lounge and take full advantage of free legal research offered. "This is particularly important to solo practitioners or small firms who often do not have adequate time or resources to engage in extensive research or whose offices are not located very close to the Criminal Justice Center," he said. "The Lawyers Lounge is very well appointed, having been refurbished and rededicated as the Jack Myers Lawyers Lounge in 2010. The refurbishing project, which was spearheaded by Judge Genece E. Brinkley, was designed to make the lounge feel like a hotel lobby and provides a place where lawyers can retreat from the hustle and bustle of sometimes stressful cases in the Criminal Justice Center."
For more information contact, Judge Woods-Skipper at (215) 683-7020.
Entries are now being accepted for the Philadelphia Bar Association's 2012 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Pursuit of Justice Legal Writing Competition.
The co-chairs of the competition are Bar Association Chancellor-Elect Kathleen D. Wilkinson, partner at Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman and Dicker LLP, and Diane Penneys Edelman, Assistant Dean for International Programs, Associate Professor of Legal Writing, Villanova University School of Law.
The Bar Association recognizes the importance of excellence in legal analysis and writing skills, and seeks to award a student enrolled in an American Bar Association-approved or provisionally approved Philadelphia-area law school for authoring a top-quality competition submission. Entries must be received by Wednesday, May 9 at 4 p.m.
This competition is open to full- and part-time law students who are in their second or third year of study during the 2011-12 academic year at one of the following six institutions: Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law, University of Pennsylvania Law School, Rutgers University School of Law – Camden, Temple University Beasley School of Law, Villanova University School of Law and Widener University School of Law (Delaware Campus). Part-time law students in their third or later year of study are also eligible. Students must be in good standing at their institutions. The submission may not have been published previously, although it may have been prepared in connection with a law school course or for a law journal. The submission also may not have been submitted for any other competition during the time when it is under consideration for this competition, until after the time when awards are announced. The submission must be the work of one author alone (joint submissions will not be considered), and the author must certify that the submission has been prepared without substantial editing from others.
Candidates may submit a law review quality submission on any topic relating to rights, privileges and responsibilities under federal law. Entries must be received by Wednesday, May 9 at 4 p.m.
The author of the winning submission will receive a cash award of $2,500, the publication of the winning submission in The Philadelphia Lawyer, on the Bar Association's website and/or in an appropriate Bar Association publication. The winner will be invited to a Quarterly Meeting of the Bar Association, at which time the award will be presented.
All entries should be sent to Dawn Petit, c/o Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107. For more information, contact Petit at 215-238-6367 or email dpetit@philabar.org.
Click here to download a nomination form.
The award is conferred annually on a woman attorney who has demonstrated superior legal talent, achieved significant legal accomplishments and has furthered the advancement of women in both the profession and the community.
The committee established the award in 1993 to recognize the important contributions that women attorneys in Philadelphia have made to the legal profession.
That year, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor presented the first award to U.S. District Court Senior Judge Norma L. Shapiro. The award has since been presented to the late Juanita Kidd Stout, former justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court; Deborah R. Willig, first woman Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association; Professor Marina Angel, of the Temple University Beasley School of Law faculty; Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Dolores K. Sloviter (former Chief Judge); U.S. District Court Judge Anita B. Brody; Leslie Anne Miller, first woman president of the Pennsylvania Bar Association; Lila G. Roomberg of Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP; the late Judge Judith J. Jamison; Ellen T. Greenlee, chief defender of the Defender Association of Philadelphia; former Chancellor Audrey C. Talley; U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Marjorie O. Rendell; former Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Phyllis W. Beck; Roberta D. Pichini of Feldman, Shepherd, Wohlgelernter, Tanner, Weinstock & Dodig; Lynn A. Marks, executive director of Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts; Roberta D. Liebenberg of Fine, Kaplan and Black, R.P.C.; JoAnne Epps, dean of Temple University Beasley School of Law; Stephanie Resnick of Fox Rothschild LLP and Judge for the United States District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Cynthia M. Rufe.
Please send nominations to the attention of: Dawn Petit, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market Street, 11th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107 by email to dpetit@philabar.org.
Free Panel Discussion: The Nexus Between Public Health and Criminal Justice, March 9, 2012
This event sponsored by the Pennsylvania Prison Society will bring together individuals from corrections and the community to discuss their divergent approaches to enhancing the public well-being. Keynote speakers include Estelle Richman, Acting Deputy Secretary for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, and John Wetzel, Secretary of Corrections in Pennsylvania. Renowned panelists will speak to their experience in public health, corrections, and community advocacy. A light breakfast will be served at 8:15 am, and the program will run from 9:15 am- 12:30 pm. Registration will be available at the event only. The conference will be held at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia at the McNeil Science and Technology Center (723 S. 43rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19104). Free parking is available.
Is your employer legally obligated to provide you with parental leave? What is the current trend for parental leave policies among Philadelphia law firms and legal employers? If your employer does not have a parental leave policy, what do you ask for and how do you negotiate terms that you want? Even if you get parental leave, should you take it and what are the professional ramifications?
According to a survey of the top 50 best law firms for women, on average, women receive 14 paid weeks of maternity leave, but on average only take 12. Men received just six weeks, but on average only take two weeks. Will more male attorneys who take advantage of parental leave policies increase the acceptance of parental leave in the legal profession?
Our panel of experts will discuss these questions, specific leave policies, whether the employer is subject to relevant laws such as the Family Medical Leave Act and the impact of an employer's commitment to parental leave policies at the Tuesday, Feb. 28 meeting of the Women in the Profession Committee. Panel members include past Chancellors Jane Leslie Dalton and Deborah R. Willig, along with Wanda Flowers and Laura C. Mattiacci.
The program begins at 12 p.m. in the 10th floor Board Room of Bar Association headquarters, 1101 Market St. Lunch is available for $8 for members of the Philadelphia Bar Association and $9.50 for non-members. Cancellations require 24 hours notice to receive a refund. Click here to register.
The Philadelphia Bar Association is proud to sponsor the American Bar Association's 2012 New Partner and In-House Counsel Conference at the Four Seasons in Philadelphia on March 2-3.
Lawyers who have made partner or have gone in-house in the last three years are encouraged. You do not have to be an ABA member or qualify as a young lawyer in the ABA to attend. Rewards of partnership or transitioning to in-house counsel come with a host of new opportunities, responsibilities, and challenges. This conference is specifically designed to help prepare lawyers for their new role and ultimately their long-term success.
Structured over two days, the conference provides learning and networking opportunities to help individuals:
• Understand expectations and anticipate needs
• Build or expand their referral network
• Handle internal firm/company dynamics, ethical issues and risks
• Mitigate the cost of managing electronic discovery
• Engage with top national practitioners including General Counsel
The early bird registration rate of $415 has been extended for all Philadelphia Bar Association members. Please note that we are also offering daily rates and group rates: $250/day; a 30 percent discount for all attendees for law firms or corporations that send three or more individuals; and a 30 percent discount for all attendees when a law firm registrant brings a corporate counsel registrant. More information is available at ambar.org/newpartner.
Federal Court Rule 16 Conferences: A View from the Bench, March 21
CLE Program Sponsored by the Federal Courts Committee & YLD
Course Planners:
Ellen Meriwether, Esq.
Cafferty Faucher LLP
Stephanie J. Mensing, Esq.
Mensing Law LLC
Featured Panelists:
Honorable Legrome D. Davis
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of PA
Honorable Mitchell S. Goldberg
Honorable Timothy J. Savage
Judges Davis, Goldberg and Savage will offer their views on Rule 16 conferences in federal court highlighting their procedures and preferences; what is expected of counsel in preparing for and handling Rule 16 conferences; as well as, advice for practitioners, including tips for young lawyers.
The judges will also address e-discovery cost shifting, including the recent decision in Aspartame Antitrust Litigation, and cost-shifting issues attorneys should be prepared to discuss at the Rule 16 conference.
The program has been approved for 1.0 Substantive CLE credit. Participants wishing to receive the CLE credit will be required to pay a fee of $25.00 for members of the Philadelphia Bar Association admitted for more than five years and $20.00 for members of the Philadelphia Bar Association admitted for less than five years.
This program will take place on Wednesday, March 21 in the Philadelphia Bar Associaiton 11th Floor Conference Center. Click here for more information and to register.
The Young Lawyers Division and Bar Foundation Board Observation Workshop will present the Live, Lunch and Learn program "Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness" on Wednesday, Feb. 29.
The featured speaker is Fernando Chang-Muy, University of Pennsylvania School of Law Thomas O'Boyle Lecturer in Law. This is the first in a four-part series of Live, Lunch and Learns focused on nonprofit board participation for young attorneys. This program will focus on how effective organizations are productive, resourceful, and successful. An effective organization achieves its goals while adhering to its mission statement. To this end, in part, effectiveness is relative to the intrinsic values of a particular organization. However, there are objective business strategies that winning companies employ in order to increase organizational effectiveness. This program is co-sponsored by the Public Interest Section and Delivery of Legal Services Committee.
The program begins at 12 p.m. in the 11th floor Conference Center of Bar Association headquarters, 1101 Market St. Lunch is available for $8 for members of the Philadelphia Bar Association and $9.50 for non-members. Click here to register. Cancellations require 24 hours notice.
Register for Bar's 33rd Annual 5K May 20
The annual Philadelphia Bar Association 5K Run/Walk, now in its 33rd year, is just around the corner. And whether you plan on beating 13-time defending legal division race champion Neill Clark or attaining your personal best, now is the time to start preparing for the Sunday, May 20 race. Click here to register as an individual, law/corporate team and/or sponsor.
The 33rd Philadelphia Bar 5K Run/ Walk will be held on Sunday, May 20 at 8:30 a.m. on Martin Luther King Drive. It is open to runners, walkers, students, and children who participate in the Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC Kids Dash. All proceeds from the event benefit Support Center for Child Advocates, the nation's oldest and largest pro bono program providing free legal and social services for abused and neglected children.
Group runs, increased runs, diversified training, and proper stretching techniques can all prove beneficial in improving your race. One of the best ways to improve your speed is by running about three times a week. Your body takes approximately 48 hours to repair damaged muscle tissue, so running every other day can be effective. Running with friends or colleagues can serve as motivation as well as help you push past your individual limits while training for a big race. Click here to register.


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Santa Barbara - South County
By Blake DeVine
Published October 17, 2020 12:06 pm
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History reopens after COVID-19 shutdown
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The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has implemented COVID-19 protocols to ensure that guests can safely enjoy their visit.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Following many months of silence, the sound of children filled with excitement has returned to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.
This week, the museum reopened its indoor exhibits for the first time since mid-March.
"It certainly feels amazing to have everyone back on campus and inside," Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History senior manager of guest services Kim Zsembik said.
The museum has implemented comprehensive health and safety protocols to ensure guests and staff enjoy their visit in the safest way possible.
This includes advanced reservations for the museum to limit the number of guests on campus at one time, one-way flow of movement from the entrance to exit to allow for physical distancing, hand washing stations throughout campus and increased cleaning of all public areas.
Masks properly covering the nose and mouth are required for everyone age 3 years and older.
"The best part about being back open is once again, seeing families and kids being very excited," Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History president and CEO Luke Swetland said.
Reopened indoor spaces at the museum include Mammal Hall, Bird Hall, Santa Barbara Gallery, Chumash Life, Maximus Gallery and Earth and Marine Sciences.
The Curiosity Lab, Gem & Minerals, and Gladwin Planetarium will remain closed until mid-November.
The Museum Library will be open to researchers by appointment.
"If we touch these kid's hearts and get them excited about the natural world, they're going to grow up and be the next generation of environmental stuarts," Swetland concluded.
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is now open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To reserve a ticket to the museum, click here.
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Blake DeVine
Blake DeVine is a multimedia journalist at NewsChannel 3-12. To learn more about Blake, click here.


Since Heart of the Valley Children's Choir began in 1984, thousands of singers (and their parents) have become a part of the HVCC family. We want to maintain the HVCC family by welcoming our alumni and alumni parents to the HVCC Alumni Association.
The HVCC Alumni Association is FREE. There are no one-time or annual dues. It's absolutely free. All you have to do is provide us with your contact information and we will keep you up-to-date on HVCC alumni events, reunions, and other HVCC happenings. And we are always interested in what our alumni are doing in their lives today and would love to hear from you!
What years were you in HVCC?
What's your favorite song(s) from HVCC?
Do you have a favorite memory you'd like to share?
Thank you for sharing! Don't forget to join our HVCC Alumni Group on Facebook so you can stay updated on the latest news and events!


A group of students from Nanyang Polytechnic School of Social Sciences (Social Work) organized a day of fun and games for a group of clients from the Institute of Mental Health (IMH). The event line-up, a string of creative team-bonding games painstakingly organized by the team from NYP brought to the clients plenty of fun, joy, and laughter.
Here, we caught up with the team of five- Shee En Yin, Charmaine Ong, Aaron Scott Donovan, Leow Su Ling and Ho Hor Kuan- to find out more about the project, as well as their thoughts on their experience working with clients from IMH!
What was the reason for embarking on this particular project? And why was the name OHANA chosen for the project?
As part one of our modules, we had to plan a program for some clients. We were given a choice to state our preferred choice between a few social services. We agreed together as a group that we wanted to do something different and working with IMH patients was something which stood out to us.
The cartoon, Lilo and Stitch, is based on the theme OHANA which means "Family means no one gets left behind". We thought it would be appropriate to have this theme for the event as some people in society carry a stigma towards this group of people, and we hope to minimize such stigmatization and hopefully help the clients to see society as one big family instead.
What were your thoughts before the project started?
Although we were looking forward to working together with them, we didn't know what to expect as working with IMH clients was something new to all of us. One of our main concerns was whether they would have a relapse on the day of the event and if they would be responsive to the program.
Can you share with us some highlights from the OHANA project?
Piecing the jigsaw puzzles together with the clients and seeing that most of them were enjoying themselves during the event day itself.
What have you learnt about yourselves (individually and as a team) through this experience? And is there anything you learnt from our EPIP patients through your experience?
We've learnt to balance between having fun and doing work. We also learnt to cover and help one another in our respective roles as some of us were new to planning an event. One thing that the EPIP patients taught us was what it means to keep pursuing our dreams despite setbacks we may face along the way.


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Sally Catherine Miller - July 26, 2017
Sally Catherine Miller, age 80, of Pendleton, IN passed away July 26, 2017 at Community North Hospital at Indianapolis, IN. She was born September 23, 1936 at Hagerstown, Maryland to Ernest and Helen Catherine (McLucas) Hornbaker. Her parents preceded her in death. She completed her education upon moving with her family at Hammond, IN. She had worked as a secretary for the Salesian Prepatory School, for Cedar Lake School Corporation and...
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Joanna Ruth McDonald - July 21, 2017
Joanna Ruth McDonald passed away on July 21, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital at Kokomo, IN. She was born May 1, 1941 at Noblesville, IN to her parents, Neal Lewis and Mary Lucille (Findling) Johnson. Her parents preceded her in death. Joanna is survived by her husband, Joseph Ray McDonald of Sharpsville, IN, a brother: Steven H. Johnson of Kokomo, IN, nephews: Matt Johnson of Benbrook, TX and Neal Johnson of Indianapolis, IN, step-daughters...
Debra Jean Hawkins - July 12, 2017
Debra Jean Hawkins, age 66, of Arcadia, IN died July 12, 2017 at her home. She was born September 17, 1950 at Vandalia, Illinois to Wayne Meredith and Hazel (Dalton) Hornbeck. They preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Western High School near Kokomo, IN with the Class of 1968 and married Eric Hawkins that same year. Debra loved her role as wife, mother and grandmother. She also enjoyed working jig saw puzzels, watching and...
Dorothy Mary Phillips - July 3, 2017
Dorothy Mary Phillips (nee Barnett) – Age 92 Dorothy Mary Phillips (nee Barnett) died on July 3, 2017, in Fishers, Indiana. She was born in Evansville, Indiana, on September 26, 1924. She was the eldest of six children born to Lawrence and Norma Barnett. After graduating from Yankeetown High School in Yankeetown, Indiana, she received an appointment to work for the FBI in Washington, D.C. While at the FBI she learned about...
Rosemary Wills Franz - June 24, 2017
Rosemary Wills Franz, age 74, of Cicero, IN passed away June 24, 2017 with her family at her side. She was born November 2, 1942 at Noblesville, IN to Ralph Raymond and Ida Mae (Statzer) Wills. She was a graduate of Jackson Central High School with the Class of 1961. She also married Karl David Franz on March 4, 1961. He survives her. Also surviving are their four sons: David W. (Christine) Franz of Indianapolis, IN, Michael D. (Vickie)...
Jon R. Robbins - June 18, 2017
Jon R. Robbins, age 75, of Cicero, IN passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Miller's Merry Manor at Tipton, IN. He was born June 1, 1942 at Celina, Ohio to Cloyd Marshall and Bertha (Johnson) Robbins. Jon was a graduate of Jackson Central High School with the Class of 1960. He was a long-time employee, working in sub-station maintenance for Public Service Indiana that later became Duke Energy. He married Sharon Lynn (Smith) Robbins on...
Joe Donovan Endicott - June 7, 2017
Joe Donovan Endicott, age 87, of Rosenberg, Texas and formerly of Cicero, IN died June 7, 2017 at Methodist Hospital at Sugarland, Texas. He was born December 27, 1929 near Atlanta, IN to Carry F. and Ruth D. (Duncan) Endicott. He was a graduate of Jackson Central High School with the Class of 1947. He then served his country in the U.S. Army. Joe had worked at Delco Remy at Anderson, IN as a tool and die maker for many years. He...
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Martha Aileen Ewing, age 81, of Cicero, IN died June 4, 2017 at Miller's Merry Manor at Tipton, IN. She was born June 21, 1935 at Newport, IN to Clarence and Kathryn (Jenkins) Bishop. She was a graduate of Manual High School at Indianapolis, IN. During her working years she was a secretary at AFNB that is now known as Chase Bank. She also enjoyed her role as homemaker and being with her family. Martha was an artist working with...
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SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) - The Mudbugs taking on the Lone Star Brahmas in a three game series this weekend. The action started tonight at George's Pond. The Brahmas had everything going their way. Jake Suede gets the goal late in the first. The Bugs would put up a goal late in the third but fall to the Brahmas in Game 1, 3-1 is the final.


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Man remanded in custody over millions found in West End shed
News State Queensland Man remanded in custody over millions found in West End shed
1:20pm, Oct 23, 2013 Updated: 2:07pm, Oct 24
A Brisbane man allegedly caught storing drugs, guns and millions of dollars in cash will be tried on 19 charges.
Arian Shabanzadeh was arrested after being pulled over by police as he rode a motorcycle in inner-Brisbane a year ago.
A subsequent search of a storage shed at West End in Brisbane's inner-city saw officers seize cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, guns and more than $4 million in cash.
The 33-year-old now faces a range of charges, including drug trafficking, production and possession, and weapons offences.
The Brisbane Magistrates Court today heard police obtained phone communications between Shabanzadeh and another man that would be used as evidence.
Shabanzadeh declined to enter a plea and did not apply for bail.
He has been remanded in custody for a Supreme Court trial on a date to be fixed.
Qld Premier Campbell Newman tells councils to use private sector to fund infrastructure


On November 26th, the International Cittaslow meeting was held in Gaochun. At the meeting, the Cittaslow From Zero project will be implemented in China. In the future, joining the International Cittaslow family in China will open two channels.


What Can I do to Stop and Repair Gum Loss?
Gum recession is a common dental problem. It can happen to people of all ages, even if they take good care of their teeth. This can be a serious cause of concern if it isn't addressed properly. Fortunately, there are many options when tackling this issue.
Gum recession occurs when the gum tissue surrounding the teeth begin to pull away and expose more of the tooth or the tooth's root. This can cause damage to the bones that support your teeth. First signs include increased tooth sensitivity and you may notice that your teeth look longer. Eventually recession can lead to tender gums, exposed roots, and loose teeth. Needless to say, the longer you wait to treat this issue, the worse things can get. If left unchecked, the buildup of plaque and bacteria that can go along with gum recession can lead to tooth loss.
Whatever the cause, gum recession allows bacteria and plaque to build up between the teeth and gum and will continue to get worse over time.
While some causes (such as genetics) can't be avoided, there are some steps you can take in the initial stages of gum recession to help keep it from getting worse. The best way to prevent gum recession is to take care of your teeth with an oral health routine that includes brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash. When brushing make sure that you're gentle; you should be brushing, not scrubbing! You can also quit smoking, remove oral piercings, and improve your diet.
If these things don't help, and if the recession is caused by periodontal disease, your periodontist can suggest alternative courses of action. Sometimes a good deep cleaning is enough. If the recession is serious, your periodontist may suggest gum grafting to replace and repair the missing gums.
It's important to remember that periodontists, such as Dr. Kenzik in Ormond Beach, are essentially gum experts. They've received three years of additional training that the average dentist doesn't get, so you can trust that they have the knowledge and expertise you need.


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Being from Schenectady, I'm so excited when there is some great development in my city. I had heard great things about Daley's but never personally experienced it, until now, and I'm counting down the days until I can eat at their new Downtown Schenectady location.
Sometimes you just want to get away from the regular, take a second and take a breath from your every day. I got to do that recently but didn't even have to get on the thruway.
A dear friend of mine is visiting her hometown and performing in the Capital Region and you need to check it out.
I have a dog named Lucy and she's like my child, she's family. If I were to trust a facility with my dog there are certain things I'd look for in how they care for dogs. I was incredibly impressed with Camp Bow Wow.


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Q: AOSP ICS build error I'm trying to compile ICS for galaxy 5 in a Virtual machine running Linux ubuntu 11.10 64-bit,
All is right configured(i think) but when I use :
make clean && mka bacon -j1

I got these errors:
target thumb C++: libmedia <= frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:408:1: warning: "CHECK_INTERFACE" redefined
In file included from frameworks/base/include/binder/IMemory.h:26,
                 from frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:21:
frameworks/base/include/binder/IInterface.h:107:1: warning: this is the location of the previous definition
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp: In member function 'virtual android::status_t android::BnOMX::onTransact(uint32_t, const android::Parcel&, android::Parcel*, uint32_t)':
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:419: error: call of overloaded 'enforceInterface(const android::String16&)' is ambiguous
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:77: note: candidates are: bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&, android::IPCThreadState*) const
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:80: note:                 bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&) const
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:427: error: call of overloaded 'enforceInterface(const android::String16&)' is ambiguous
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:77: note: candidates are: bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&, android::IPCThreadState*) const
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:80: note:                 bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&) const
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:450: error: call of overloaded 'enforceInterface(const android::String16&)' is ambiguous
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:77: note: candidates are: bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&, android::IPCThreadState*) const
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:80: note:                 bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&) const
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:470: error: call of overloaded 'enforceInterface(const android::String16&)' is ambiguous
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:77: note: candidates are: bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&, android::IPCThreadState*) const
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:80: note:                 bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&) const
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:481: error: call of overloaded 'enforceInterface(const android::String16&)' is ambiguous
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:77: note: candidates are: bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&, android::IPCThreadState*) const
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:80: note:                 bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&) const
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:499: error: call of overloaded 'enforceInterface(const android::String16&)' is ambiguous
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:77: note: candidates are: bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&, android::IPCThreadState*) const
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:80: note:                 bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&) const
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:541: error: call of overloaded 'enforceInterface(const android::String16&)' is ambiguous
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:77: note: candidates are: bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&, android::IPCThreadState*) const
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:80: note:                 bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&) const
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:555: error: call of overloaded 'enforceInterface(const android::String16&)' is ambiguous
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:77: note: candidates are: bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&, android::IPCThreadState*) const
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:80: note:                 bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&) const
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:569: error: call of overloaded 'enforceInterface(const android::String16&)' is ambiguous
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:77: note: candidates are: bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&, android::IPCThreadState*) const
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:80: note:                 bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&) const
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:584: error: call of overloaded 'enforceInterface(const android::String16&)' is ambiguous
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:77: note: candidates are: bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&, android::IPCThreadState*) const
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:80: note:                 bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&) const
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:604: error: call of overloaded 'enforceInterface(const android::String16&)' is ambiguous
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:77: note: candidates are: bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&, android::IPCThreadState*) const
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:80: note:                 bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&) const
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:625: error: call of overloaded 'enforceInterface(const android::String16&)' is ambiguous
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:77: note: candidates are: bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&, android::IPCThreadState*) const
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:80: note:                 bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&) const
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:639: error: call of overloaded 'enforceInterface(const android::String16&)' is ambiguous
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:77: note: candidates are: bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&, android::IPCThreadState*) const
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:80: note:                 bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&) const
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:661: error: call of overloaded 'enforceInterface(const android::String16&)' is ambiguous
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:77: note: candidates are: bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&, android::IPCThreadState*) const
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:80: note:                 bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&) const
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:683: error: call of overloaded 'enforceInterface(const android::String16&)' is ambiguous
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:77: note: candidates are: bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&, android::IPCThreadState*) const
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:80: note:                 bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&) const
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:695: error: call of overloaded 'enforceInterface(const android::String16&)' is ambiguous
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:77: note: candidates are: bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&, android::IPCThreadState*) const
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:80: note:                 bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&) const
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:706: error: call of overloaded 'enforceInterface(const android::String16&)' is ambiguous
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:77: note: candidates are: bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&, android::IPCThreadState*) const
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:80: note:                 bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&) const
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:725: error: call of overloaded 'enforceInterface(const android::String16&)' is ambiguous
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:77: note: candidates are: bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&, android::IPCThreadState*) const
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:80: note:                 bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&) const
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp: In member function 'virtual android::status_t android::BnOMXObserver::onTransact(uint32_t, const android::Parcel&, android::Parcel*, uint32_t)':
frameworks/base/media/libmedia/IOMX.cpp:771: error: call of overloaded 'enforceInterface(const android::String16&)' is ambiguous
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:77: note: candidates are: bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&, android::IPCThreadState*) const
frameworks/base/include/binder/Parcel.h:80: note:                 bool android::Parcel::enforceInterface(const android::String16&) const
make: *** [out/target/product/galaxy5/obj/SHARED_LIBRARIES/libmedia_intermediates/IOMX.o] Error 1

Anyone know how to solve it?
Or even skip it?

A: Just remove everything in this directory: out/target/product/galaxy5/obj/SHARED_LIBRARIES/libmedia_intermediates, then run the command again, without make clean.

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The Macan is put together in the body shop from hundreds of individual steel and aluminum parts which are joined step by step to form the vehicle's metal coat. Adaptive welding tongs produce up to 5,200 weld spots. The tongs are adjusted automatically as soon as the integrated monitoring systems detect even minute deviations in the car body. In this way, all weld spots are placed precisely at their desired position.
A total of 387 robots turn the body shop into an impressive sight. However, despite the high degree of automation, human workers are essential here, in particular for quality controls, systems operation and several manual tasks. In the body shop we rely on harmonic interaction between expert human labor and state-of-the-art technology.
The production of the overlapping aluminum bonnet of the Macan is a technical masterpiece as there are no visible seams on the upper area of the bonnet. Never before has the bonnet construction of a series produced car been so complex. The body shop comprises several production cells and one line production facility. Initially, the individual parts are assembled into subcomponents such as bonnet or quarter panels in the separate production areas. These components are then fitted to a body in the line production area.
Line production of the Macan body begins with the underbody. Here, the front and rear underbodies, wheel houses and the front section are fitted together in a fully automated process. This station represents the birth place of the vehicle. This is where the Macan receives its "birth certificate" – a transponder with a special identification code. This code contains all of the future vehicle's details, for example this tells the welding robots in the body shop which kind of roof needs to be prepared for the vehicle.
In the line production area, the car bodies are taken through several measurement stations for quality assessment. Here, robots equipped with cameras measure the dimensions of the body to the smallest detail. The system reports any deviations directly to the system operator.
The complete underbody is transferred to the body assembly, where the body-in-white is put together. This includes the fitting of the interior and exterior quarter panels and the installation of the roof.
The first step here is the attachment of the interior quarter panels to the underbody by robots. However, the panels are not welded into place at this point, they are only mounted. Similarly, the roof bow, which is used to connect the interior quarter panels at the top, is loosely installed. In the next stage of the process, a so-called framer clamps over the complete body and precisely aligns the vehicle geometry. It is in this tensioned state that the interior quarter panels are welded to the body.
Once the interior quarter panels are installed, the exterior quarter panels are mounted onto the body in the same way and welded on by a second framer in their exact geometric positions. In this way, we can set the dimensions of the vehicle body and complete the base frame of the vehicle.
Two different basic roof versions are delivered to the factory for the Macan – sliding roofs and solid roofs. In the production cells, these roofs are subject to additional variations (with or without roof rails and with or without SDARS). We generally prepare eight different roof variants for assembly.
In the line production area, the roof is welded to the body in a laser welding cabin. Here, a robot initially places the roof loosely onto the body. Then, a roof bell equipped with suction cups brings the roof into the correct position and puts it under tension. Robots then weld the roof to the side panels. To guarantee a smooth surface, the laser seams on the body are afterwards smoothed over with grinding disks.
This is the last station in the body assembly area. Here, the mounting for the pneumatic spring and the torque support for turbo engines are welded into place. To optimize workplace ergonomics for our colleagues, the car body is rotated by 90 degrees to avoid overhead work.
In the third section of the process, doors, bonnet and boot lid are added to the body-in-white. The overlapping bonnet of the Macan is a novelty. Since even the headlights are enclosed by the bonnet, no seams are visible on top of the bonnet.
The fitting of the attachments takes place at two key stations: the best fit assembly and the attachments table. In the best fit assembly the first step is the automatic fitting of the front and rear doors and bonnet into place. The best fit process makes sure that each component is fitted in its ideal position. This position may vary from body to body by a few micrometers. First of all, the robots successively attach the rear doors, followed by the front doors and finally the bonnet.
Optimal fitting of the attachments therefore begins at the rear then moves on to the front. Prior to each step, camera systems precisely measure both the body and the part to be fitted.
At the attachments table, boot lid and fenders are fitted semi-automatically by workers. Now the body is complete.
An acceptance inspection of the vehicle takes place on the finish line. This includes a careful inspection of seams, surfaces and gaps by the workers. Any rework is done by hand. Once all quality requirements have been met, the car body is transferred to the paint shop.


"Pass me a magnifying glass, would you?"
Stamp collecting and philately are very specialized areas and it is not the purpose of this article to conduct a definitive study of postage stamps, in terms of their rarity, financial value and so on. Rather, this is an examination of some of the more unusual and curious postage stamp designs from around the world.
In celebration of the Year of the Pig in 2007, China really did issue a stamp bearing the aroma of sweet and sour pork (above, right). It is rumoured that the stamp's adhesive actually tasted a little like the famous Chinese delicacy, but this is far from established fact.
The stamp shown above right is giving off sandalwood scent; it comes from India.
Several countries have placed moving images on their stamps. This one from Austria includes forty eight images, which allow a three second "movie" to appear when the stamp is viewed from certain angles.
More recently, Bhutan introduced postage stamps that doubled as actual CD-ROMs. One is entitled "Bhutan: In Harmony with Nature", the other "Bhutan: 100 Years of Monarchy".


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International Diplomacy*
By: R. James Orr
Scholar G. R. Berridge (2002) defined diplomacy as "an essentially political activity. . . . Its chief purpose is to enable states to secure the objectives of their foreign policies without resort to force, propaganda, or law" (p. 1). But this definition may be too limited, as truly effective diplomacy may not resort to the use of force; but certainly the threat of force, law and legal argument, the use of culture, economics, and persuasion are tactics that the United States and other governments have used as part of their diplomatic efforts.
Diplomacy is one instrument among many that a government utilizes in its pursuit of the national interest and to promote and protect national security. Most commonly, these instruments of statecraft are referred to using ...
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World's Largest Plane Makes First Test Flight
by Bigg Laww · April 14, 2019
AFP- The world's largest airplane — a Stratolaunch behemoth with two fuselages and six Boeing 747 engines — made its first test flight on Saturday in California.
The mega jet carried out its maiden voyage over the Mojave desert.
It is designed to carry into space, and drop, a rocket that would in turn ignite to deploy satellites.
It is supposed to provide a more flexible way to deploy satellites than vertical takeoff rockets because this way all you need is a long runway for takeoff.
It was built by an engineering company called Scaled Composites.
The aircraft is so big its wing span is longer than a football field, or about 1.5 times that of an Airbus A380.
Specifically, the wing span is 117 meters; that of an Airbus A380 is just under 80.
The plane flew Saturday for about two and a half hours, Stratolaunch said. Until now, it had just carried out tests on the ground.
It hit a top speed of 304 kilometers per hour (189 mph) and reached an altitude of 17,000 feet, or 5,182 meters.
"What a fantastic first flight," said Jean Floyd, CEO of Stratolaunch.
"Today's flight furthers our mission to provide a flexible alternative to ground launched systems," he added.
Stratolaunch was financed by Paul Allen, a co-founder of Microsoft as a way to get into the market for launching small satellites.
But Allen died in October of last year so the future of the company is uncertain.
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Metal Building Systems Offer A Wide Range Of Benefits
By Shawn Zuver, DesignandBuildwithMetal.com
Some people refer to metal building systems as pre-engineered, while others think of them as custom-engineered - because they can literally be engineered to the specific needs of any low-rise construction need. And, of course, to many people they are simply metal buildings. Whatever you call them, metal building systems offer a tremendous range of advantages that help them meet the design and functions required by a particular project.
In no particular order, here are several benefits that you might want to consider.
Design flexibility. At DesignandBuildwithMetal.com, we've seen some amazing applications for metal building systems, such as: kiosks, single- and multi-family homes, self-storage units, all types of retail uses, offices, government structures, health care facilities, schools, churches and aircraft hangars. It's hard to think of any low-rise building type that hasn't used a metal building system at one time or another, many with distinctive appearances that couldn't have been created with other construction methods.
Expansion capability. I used to be surprised by the number of buildings that were expanded with metal systems; now it's commonplace. Most architects and metal building contractors begin their consultations with potential customers by questioning their future growth potential, so they can prepare their drawings with future expansion in mind. Metal building systems are a perfect choice when a building owner expects growth - and, as we all know, most of them expect growth at some point in the future.
Speed of construction. The metal building systems industry prides itself on quick turnaround. Building manufacturers love to tell stories of a special project that shipped from their plant in record time, while the best metal building contractors thrive on challenging production schedules that allow an owner to turn the key within a tight deadline.
Cost. Because of the efficiencies of systems building - like speed of construction, or life-cycle costs of metal roofing - there are typically cost advantages to using metal building systems. Depending on other construction methods that are being considered, the cost benefit can be very significant.
Structural integrity. When properly designed, engineered and constructed, metal building systems have shown impressive structural integrity in extreme situations like earthquakes and high-wind events such as hurricanes. The industry continues to conduct research, from steelmaking through manufacturing processes and construction techniques, to ensure the integrity and long lifespan of completed projects.
Environmental friendliness. Increasingly-important considerations in almost every phase of our everyday life, environmental issues are no stranger to metal building systems. The steel used for building framing is recyclable, as are the steel, aluminum and other metals used for roofing, walls, gutters and related building products. The potential for energy efficiency is yet another way that metal buildings are Earth friendly. Metal building systems and metal panels can also help earn points toward a structure's LEED Certification.
Add all of these benefits together, and they make up a persuasive case for using metal building systems…and these are only a handful of benefits that are offered. When planning your next project - whether you're an architect, builder or building owner/developer - a metal building system is well worth considering.
An excellent resource for additional information is the Metal Building Manufacturers Association's website, www.mbma.com. To find qualified metal building systems contractors, check out the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association website at www.mbcea.org. And to view info from some leading metal building suppliers, take a look at this list in our Product Showcase.
Shawn Zuver is editorial/content director for DesignandBuildwithMetal.com. He has been covering the metal construction industry, including residential and non-residential construction, since 1985. To contact Shawn, email shawnz@designandbuildwithmetal.com.


The couple who commissioned this home runs an elegant Korean restaurant located about 5 minutes away from this plot of land, where architects at Hyunjoonyoo Architects have built this modern and unique floating home. Overlooking the South Han River, this home's slice of paradise is a welcome and peaceful relief from the glowing neon signs and busy restaurants and motels that line the streets of the nearby town. The home was designed with the main purpose of providing expansive views of the river – its elevated design helps its inhabitants to achieve an optimal vantage point.
The interior of the home was planned according to a Feng Shui specialist, resulting in a home that's planned in a straightforward, flowing manner, with no East-facing doors and no inhabitable space on the Southwest, as per the wisdom of Feng Shui design.
Featuring a guest house, study, lengthy balcony, and swimming pool, this home is built to be both convenient and luxurious, with a lofty feel that allows its inhabitants to view the glistening river from every point throughout the home.
As the main focus of the house was to obtain the best views of the river, the structure has been located on the far North side of a big sunny lawn, as close to the riverbank as possible.
Here's an initial look at the river (you'll be seeing this river again and again in this tour) – this time, you're seeing it from the home's rooftop garden. It seems that everything about this home expresses a balance between lifting up and setting down, as this staircase conducts you towards the sky while the heavy black mass of its concrete supports anchor you to the ground.
Purposefully left without rails, this rooftop patio offers unobstructed views of the river beyond, creating a sense of freedom unlimited by rules and restrictions.
The streamlined balcony that you see here has been extended to wrap around the entirety of the house, allowing the architects to provide more living space to the inhabitants while still adhering to regulations, as the meter-wide balcony floor is not included with the general floor plan measurements. A glass railing lets the maximum amount of light (and views!) to enter the home, its transparent nature creating a seamless and glossy sensation that blends the landscape with the home.
This unique home entrance is found in the center of the home – a far cry from the traditional front door! The way this home's entrance has been designed creates the sensation that you're climbing up into the heart of the home, making for an instantly comforting and intimate journey every time you enter.
The designers have taken advantage of this home's unique floating design by allowing carpeted stairs to enjoy an outdoor location – a highly unusual aspect of a home, and only achievable by the fact that this home's underbelly is sheltered completely by the black concrete support base.
If you like the way this home's floating design plays with negative and positive space, have a look at this ideabook tour of another shape-shifting home.
The architects who worked on this project have expressed a heavy emphasis on relationships. In fact, this home's design is all about three types of relationships: physical relationships, visual relationships, and psychological relationships.
Physically, the home's traffic flow is designed to conduct a traveler along the periphery of the home in a circular fashion, opening up the home.
Visually, the home is designed to flood the inhabitants' world with views of the natural landscapes beyond.
As you'll see in the next photo, the home's design also takes psychology into consideration, as the walls spontaneously open up to subtly conduct the inhabitants' minds towards various aspects of nature. For example, the bathroom includes a view through a window that opens to the sky for an uplifting and rejuvenating shower. The study includes stunning vistas of the river in order to provide a relaxing break from work. The way this dining room is laid out instills a sense of establishment and calm, as the rich mahogany colours and high-quality materials of the furniture rest heavily on the maroon rug.
As mentioned above, this bathroom lifts you up into the heavens! The rectangular window in the ceiling offers a lovey mirror for the sturdy rectangular tub below, incorporating sky views into the geometrical theme of this modern minimalist bathroom.
With a tub constructed of sturdy blocks of marble, it's hard to imagine that taking a bath in this room could be anything less than absolutely comforting, as you're cradled by the walls of heavy, smooth stone.
While most of the home is laid out with rectangles, blocks, and squares, the living room gets a softer look with the addition of this impressive semi-circle couch! A round chandelier from the ceiling and rounded coffee table do well to mirror the arced lines that dominate this room's design.
Even the bedroom enjoys ample views of the riverbank, making for a well-lit and relaxing spot to rest. The glossy floors found throughout the home continue in this room; however, they've been softened by the strategic placement of several intricately woven antique rugs. A notable finishing touch in this room is the low-lying wooden bench that faces the window, inviting the couple to sit a spell and absorb the natural beauty of their home's environs.
Loving the simple layout and comforting details of this home? Have a look at another stunning home that shines in its simplicity.
What do you think of this home's unique architecture? Comment below!


About 3 years ago I wrote a short blog entry about the very basic Apache configuration mistakes and oversights which developers and server admins of the then $500 million dollar Healthcare.gov website made. Most shocking, were elemental oversights, as if devs were not aware of common best practices. Which brings us to another Apache performance related entry.
Well for two reasons really, performance and security. For the scope of this article we will focus on the unnecessary performance overhead of using .htaccess. Now this is not something new or some hidden tweak but it's officially documented as the recommended best practice.
In general, you should only use .htaccess files when you don't have access to the main server configuration file. There is, for example, a common misconception that user authentication should always be done in .htaccess files, and, in more recent years, another misconception that mod_rewrite directives must go in .htaccess files. This is simply not the case. You can put user authentication configurations in the main server configuration, and this is, in fact, the preferred way to do things. Likewise, mod_rewrite directives work better, in many respects, in the main server configuration.
The first of these is performance. When AllowOverride is set to allow the use of .htaccess files, httpd will look in every directory for .htaccess files. Thus, permitting .htaccessfiles causes a performance hit, whether or not you actually even use them! Also, the .htaccess file is loaded every time a document is requested.
In the case of RewriteRule directives, in .htaccess context these regular expressions must be re-compiled with every request to the directory, whereas in main server configuration context they are compiled once and cached. Additionally, the rules themselves are more complicated, as one must work around the restrictions that come with per-directory context and mod_rewrite.
Well its clear to see that the .htaccess feature is just another example of just how flexible Apache server is. Unfortunately its being used when it should be avoided in preference of using Apache's main server config. You should only use .htaccess if you are on a shared hosting plan, don't have root access to the web server or if you lack experience with modifying Apache's config files. Using .htaccess files causes a performance hit, no matter the contents of your .htaccess file. In fact, it slows down Apache even if your .htaccess is empty and is reloaded on every request! Thus, the contents of .htaccess should be imported into your Apache server config file where it is compiled once. After which, you should disable use of .htaccess completely.
If you are using WP Super Cache with mod_rewrite or even W3 Total Cache (compare top WP cache plugins here) you can also cut and paste the entire .htaccess contents into Apache's config just like the above example for performance gains. As mentioned above, remember to disable .htaccess completely or Apache will still search for it on every request. Interested in increasing Apache's performance further? Read on… Strip Down Apache to Improve Performance & Memory Efficiency.


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State Ethics Commission
June 18, 2015 State Ethics Commission Meeting Minutes- Public Session
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
1 Ashburton Place, 6th floor, Room 619, Boston, MA 02108
Contact for June 18, 2015 State Ethics Commission Meeting Minutes- Public Session
One Ashburton Place, Room 619, Boston, MA 02476
Call State Ethics Commission at (617) 371-9500
Legal Division fax number (617) 723-5851
Enforcement Division fax number (617) 723-4086
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Overview of June 18, 2015 State Ethics Commission Meeting Minutes- Public Session
MEETING CONVENED
Chairman Barbara Dortch-Okara called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. Also in attendance were Commissioners Martin F. Murphy, William J. Trach, Regina L. Quinlan and David A. Mills.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:03 a.m., on the motion of Chairman Dortch-Okara seconded by Commissioner Mills, the Commission voted 5-0 to enter into executive session to discuss adjudicatory matters subject to the provisions of G.L. c. 30A, § 21, subparagraph (a)(7) and G.L. c. 268B, § 4(i).
Chairman Dortch-Okara stated that the Commission will reconvene in public session following the executive session.
VOTE: Chairman Dortch-Okara yes
Vice-Chairman Murphy yes
Commissioner Trach yes
Commissioner Quinlan yes
Commissioner Mills yes
At 9:43 a.m., the Commission reconvened in public session. Chairman Dortch-Okara, Vice-Chairman Murphy, Commissioner Trach, Commissioner Quinlan and Commissioner Mills were present. The Commission took a short break and reconvened at 9:49 a.m. with all members present.
In re Robert Nichols, Docket No. 15-0001: The Respondent was not present. The Commission informed the Petitioner, the Enforcement Division of the State Ethics Commission, represented by Attorney Candies Pruitt-Doncaster, that the Commission voted to continue the matter to the July Commission meeting. Enforcement Division Chief Kelly Downes asked the Commission if Attorney Pruitt-Doncaster would have the opportunity to be heard on this issue. The Commission responded that it would issue an order.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
On the motion of Vice-Chairman Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Quinlan, the Commission voted 5-0 to waive the reading and approve the minutes of the May 21, 2015 public and executive sessions.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Executive Director Karen Nober reported that there was no news on the Commission's budget, as the budget is still with the Legislature. She said the Commission's line item is in conference committee.
Ms. Nober said that, assuming there is sufficient funding, she will look to fill two positions. The first position would be a part-time receptionist. The second position would be a Director of Communications, who would report directly to her. Ms. Nober said that both positions are backfills of currently vacant positions, and that the Director of Communications position was a reconfiguration of the deputy chief position in the Public Education Division. Ms. Nober described the Director of Communications' responsibilities as including the development of a communications strategy for the agency, oversight of the Commission website and publications, and being the primary point of contact for press calls and press releases. Ms. Nober stated that David Giannotti's title would change to Director of Public Education and Technology.
Ms. Nober reported that she has distributed performance evaluation forms to the Commission's managers. She said that she planned to provide a self-evaluation to the Commission, as she has in the past. She also noted that in the last few years, former Commissioner Paula Mangum and Commissioner Trach took the lead in handling her evaluation, and asked how the Commission would like to proceed this year. Commissioner Trach stated that he is willing to continue that practice. Commissioner Quinlan volunteered to assist him in that process.
Chairman Dortch-Okara asked when Vice-Chairman Murphy's term ends, so that the Commission could schedule its evaluation of Ms. Nober while Commissioner Murphy was still a member. Ms. Nober said that Commissioner Murphy's term expires on September 21, 2015, and noted that the September Commission meeting falls on September 17, 2015. The Commission agreed that Ms. Nober should submit her self-evaluation so that the Commission could vote at the September Commission meeting.
Ms. Nober reported that the Commission's FY14 Annual Report was issued earlier that week and noted that she provided copies of the report to the Commissioners. She thanked Mr. Giannotti for his work in completing the work that his former deputy had started. She said she hopes to issue the FY15 Annual Report sooner in the fiscal year. Ms. Nober stated that she would be interested in hearing feedback from the Commissioners on the report.
Ms. Nober reported that she and General Counsel Deirdre Roney conducted a training, in conjunction with Mike Sullivan, Director of OCPF, for members of the House. She reported that the training went very well.
Ms. Nober stated that the next Commission meeting would be held on July 16, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., and that typically the Commission does not hold a meeting in August.
PUBLIC EDUCATION DIVISION REPORT
Public Education and Communications Division Chief David Giannotti presented the Public Education and Communication Division's report for the month of May 2015. The Commission had no questions.
LEGAL DIVISION MATTERS
Legal Division Update
Legal Division Deputy Chief David Wilson reported that last month, Staff Counsel Amy Nee conducted a training session for the Executive Director and Enforcement Division staff concerning issues pertaining to §§ 7 and 20. Ms. Nee stated that the training was effective and the Enforcement Division staff had good questions. Ms. Nober stated that she had asked for this training and agreed that it was very helpful, since §§7 and 20 are particularly difficult and confusing sections of the conflict of interest law, and there are a number of regulatory exemptions to those sections.
SFI Status Report and Current Projects
Legal Division Deputy Chief/SFI Lauren Duca presented a report on the status of the SFI filing season and other current projects. Ms. Duca reported that the CY 2014 SFI filing deadline for elected public officials was May 26, 2015. She said that only two elected officials missed that deadline, but filed before the grace period ended. Ms. Duca also reported that four individuals were referred to the Enforcement Division for follow-up – one was a late filer for CY 2013; two were late filers for CY 2014; and one was a non-filer for CY 2014. Ms. Duca noted that the number of delinquent and non-filers this year may be one of the lowest. Ms. Duca stated that this is likely the last year that filers will need to use the old legacy SFI filing system, because the new SFI filing application should be ready for the upcoming filing season.
Development of New SFI Filing and Management Application
Chief Financial Officer/Director of Budget & Administration Michael Memmolo reported on the procurement process for the development of the new SFI Filing and Management Application that will replace the Commission's current SFI electronic filing system. Mr. Memmolo reported that the Project Management Team (PMT) Negotiation Team, consisting of Deirdre Roney, Pauline Nguyen, himself, and the Project Manager Susan Laniewski, with assistance from MassIT staff, successfully negotiated and executed a contract with PCC, the successful bidder for the project. Mr. Memmolo further reported that the contract was signed last Friday, and on the following Monday, the PMT and PCC held a kick-off session, which included a meeting with the entire agency. Mr. Memmolo explained that given the aggressive deadlines under the contract, PCC is working on two simultaneous tracks to: 1) develop the new application; and 2) migrate existing data into the new system. Chairman Dortch-Okara asked whether it would be possible to migrate all data to the new system. Mr. Memmolo responded that the migration process consists of phases to test the quality of the data and that they would try to migrate data as far back is possible, but migrating even one year of data would be very helpful to filers. Mr. Memmolo stated that he would provide a progress report to the Commission on a monthly basis.
Legal Division Metrics
Mr. Wilson presented the following Legal Division metrics for May 2015. He noted that the volume of requests for advice continues to remain high, consistent with the increased volume of requests received post-Ethics Reform. The Commission had no questions.
Written advice. The Legal Division answered by letter or email 53 written requests for advisory opinions under G.L. c. 268A and c. 268B.
For comparison: 2008 monthly average (pre Ethics Reform): 31
2010 monthly average (post Ethics Reform): 52
May 2014 (same month last year): 69
April 2015 (previous month): 47
Oral advice. The Legal Division attorneys provided legal advice by telephone or on a walk-in basis to 651 requests for advice from state, county and municipal officials.
For comparison: 2008 monthly average (pre Ethics Reform): 280
2010 monthly average (post Ethics Reform): 450
May 2014 (same month last year): 648
April 2015 (previous month): 652
Review of municipal letters. We reviewed 1 letter issued by city solicitors/town counsel pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, § 22 and 930 CMR 1.03.
For comparison: 2008 monthly average (pre Ethics Reform): 6
2010 monthly average (post Ethics Reform): 8
May 2014 (same month last year): 5
April 2015 (previous month): 5
Backlog. As of today, we have 20 pending requests for written advice that are more than 30 days old, of which the oldest was received on December 31, 2014. We have a total of 32 pending requests for written advice.
Legal Division Special Projects
Mr. Wilson provided the Commission with a list of the special projects currently being worked on by members of the Legal Division. The Commission had no questions.
Adjudicatory Matters
Mr. Wilson presented the calendar of hearing dates and pre-hearing conferences in pending Commission adjudicatory proceedings. The Commission had no questions.
Litigation Matters
Mr. Wilson reported that the Commission's cross-motion for judgment on the pleadings with respect to Richard McClure's complaint seeking judicial review of the Commission's August 2, 2013 decision that he violated c. 268A, § 17 has been served and filed. A hearing has not yet been scheduled. The Commission had no questions.
REPORT OF ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR
Vice-Chairman Murphy reported to the full Commission on the Enforcement Committee meeting that was held following last month's Commission meeting. He reported on four main topics that were covered at the meeting. The first topic concerned the use of public education letters. Vice-Chairman Murphy stated that typically the Commission issues public education letters in cases raising novel or complex issues. He reported that the Committee agreed to extend the use of public education letters to resolve matters that have been appropriately addressed by the subject's employer but which still merit a public resolution, and to publicly resolve cases involving issues that are recurring in similar situations in other communities. The second topic involved how the Enforcement Division reports its metrics to the Commission. Vice-Chairman Murphy stated that he asked Enforcement Division Chief Kelly Downes to provide the Commission each month with a list of cases for which the Commission has authorized a preliminary inquiry, and Ms. Downes agreed to do so. The third major topic covered at the Committee meeting was the Litigation Manual currently being produced under the direction of Enforcement Chief Kelly Downes. The fourth topic addressed at the Committee meeting related to the Enforcement Division's written materials. Vice-Chairman Murphy reported that since Ms. Downes began working at the Commission, the Enforcement staff has been including credibility assessments in its written materials to the Commission. The Committee agreed that this would be helpful so long as the factual basis for credibility conclusions made by staff is also included in the reports. Vice-Chairman Murphy also noted that he had suggested that the Enforcement Division decrease the use of acronyms in its written work, as the use of too many acronyms is confusing for the reader, and also suggested that it would be a good practice to include the Enforcement attorney's recommendation to the Commission earlier in the report. Chairman Dortch-Okara commended the Enforcement staff for producing high quality written materials. Commissioner Murphy noted that "a lot of good things are happening in the Enforcement Division."
ENFORCEMENT DIVISION MATTERS
Investigations Unit Metrics report
Enforcement Division Deputy Chief/Investigations Katherine Gallant presented the monthly report of Investigations Unit activities for May 2015. Ms. Gallant reported that the backlog of complaints remains under 100. She also noted that some older cases involve multiple complaints on the same issue, and when a matter has been closed, all of the associated complaints are closed with it, which significantly reduces the number of backlogged complaints. The Commission had no questions.
At 10:20 a.m., on the motion of Chairman Dortch-Okara, seconded by Commissioner Quinlan, the Commission voted 5-0 to enter into executive session to discuss matters subject to the provisions of G.L. c. 30A, § 21, subparagraph (a)(7) and G.L. c. 268B, §§ 3 and 4. Chairman Dortch-Okara stated that these matters will include investigatory matters, cases deferred, preliminary inquiry recommendations and reports, summons authorization requests, disposition agreements, public and private education letters, advisory opinions and deliberations.
Chairman Dortch-Okara stated that the Commission will not reconvene in public session following the executive session.
LIST OF DOCUMENTS USED AT THIS MEETING
Agenda for the Commission Meeting of June 18, 2015.
Minutes of the State Ethics Commission Meeting for the May 21, 2015 Public and Executive Sessions.
Memorandum dated June 11, 2015 from David Giannotti to the Commission concerning Public Education and Communications Division activities for May 2015.
Memorandum dated June 12, 2015 from Deirdre Roney and Pauline Nguyen to the Commission setting forth Legal Division matters for the meeting.
Calendar of Hearing Dates and Pre-Hearing Conferences in pending Commission Adjudicatory Proceedings.
Report of Enforcement Division Investigations Unit Metrics, dated June 1, 2015.
Minutes of the Enforcement Committee meeting on May 21, 2015.
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