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Editor's Note: today's blog by Josie Gonzalez is republished with permission from the American Immigration Lawyers Associate (AILA) Leadership blog. Picketing of Chipotle locations by the Service Employees International Union and community organizations last week after an ICE I-9 investigation uncovered the use of false documents was misdirected. The dramatic, painful and disruptive manner in which hundreds of Chipotle workers were discharged is the direct result of ICE's callous manner of delivering its Notice of Suspect Documents, issued during the course of an I-9 inspection. The issuance of a Notice of Suspect Documents can not only devastate a workforce and render a company unable to fulfill key contracts, it can also abruptly disrupt the livelihood of essential workers. Rightly or wrongly, these workers have considered the U.S. their home, and have been vital to the employer's operations. They have contributed social security withholdings and taxes, thus helping to keep our fragile economy afloat.
When an ICE notice is received, the most critical issue that employers need to address is how rapidly to respond to and resolve the discrepancies contained therein. The notice cautions that unless the employee presents valid identification and employment authorization, other than the documentation previously submitted, the employee is considered unauthorized, and continued employment can result in civil penalties ranging from $375 to $3,200 per unauthorized alien for a first violation. As the notice admonishes: "This is a very serious matter that requires your immediate attention." Glaringly absent from the notice is: 1) any guidance on how to resolve the discrepancies, other than to contact the Special Agent if it is felt that the notice is erroneous; or 2) how much time an employer has to resolve the discrepancies. According to published accounts, Chipotle executives said that their pleas for a modest 90 day grace period to resolve the issues raised went unheeded. The AILA Verification and Documentation Committee has made the same pleas to ICE, asking for the adoption of a fair and humane policy regarding the time period for an employer to adequately address "no-match" letters.
In an ICE regulation (72 Fed. Reg. 45,611 (Aug. 15, 2007)) that was rescinded in November 2009, DHS provided for a 90 day safe harbor period for resolving no-match issues. Since its rescission, ICE field offices have, in a seemingly random fashion and without national guidance, decided the appropriate time period, which can range from days to a couple of weeks. In some cases, ICE has provided no time frame whatsoever. Absent regulatory or policy guidance, the employer is walking on a minefield if the employer fails to take prompt action to discharge employees suspected of working illegally. If a land mine explodes, the employer faces civil or criminal liability for knowingly continuing the employment of unauthorized workers under a "constructive knowledge" standard. In addition to redirecting the picketing to ICE offices, how about also taking it to Congress, which has failed to address the labor needs of American employers? Employers trying to follow the rules set forth in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 should not be expected to be document fraud experts. Their task is to simply ask for identity and work authorization documents and to record them on a Form I-9.
Yes, ICE may argue that it has established E-Verify to check the legitimacy of documents at the time of hire. But, what about the hundreds of thousands of employees who have been hired over the last nearly three decades – employees who are vital to this country's continued economic viability?


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Lagos police caught on camera extorting N30,000 from civilian
A victim claimed that he transferred N30,000 to a police officer under duress. The accused officers, however, denied collecting money from the victim.
Officers of the Lagos police command were on Sunday, along Ogudu road, mainland Lagos, severely dragged on camera for extorting N30,000 from a civilian.
In a video footage posted on social media by Debo Adebayo popularly known as Mr Macaroni, the notable actor was seen, alongside others, confronting a police team, challenging them for extorting a young man.
Mr Macaroni was seen asking police officers to return the money collected from the victim.
"That is part of the corruption we are talking about. They have collected money from him," Mr Macaroni yelled in the viral video.
The unidentified man explained to Mr Macaroni that he was threatened by the officers to part with his money or he will be taken into custody.
The victim claimed that he transferred N30,000 to a police officer. The accused police officers, however, denied collecting money from the victim.
Spokesman for the police in Lagos, Adekunle Ajisebutu, when contacted by The Gazette Sunday evening said the police command does not condone unprofessional act and will "investigate the matter and act appropriately."
Last week, Nigerians gathered at the Lekki tollgate to mark the one-year anniversary of the #EndSARS protest.
The historic demonstrations were held across Nigeria to demand for an end to decades of police brutality, among other injustices.
Though the government claims it has put measures in place to reform the police and restitute for years of maltreatment, critics say not much has changed in the attitude and conduct of police officers.
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          // Same source/destination node?
          if (transactions[i].regAddr == packet->regAddr)
          {
            // Same SWAP function?
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            {
              // Same cyclic nonce?
              if (transactions[i].nonce == packet->nonce)
              {
                currentTime = millis();
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                if ((currentTime - transactions[i].timeStamp) < REPEATER_EXPIRATION_TIME)
                  repeatPacket = false;   //Don't repeat packet
              }
            }
          }
        }

        // Repeat packet?
        if (repeatPacket)
        {
          packet->srcAddr = panstamp.cc1101.devAddress;   // Modify source address
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        }
      }
    }
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void REPEATER::saveTransaction(SWPACKET *packet)
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  transactions[0].function = packet->function;  // SWAP function
  transactions[0].srcAddr = packet->srcAddr;    // Source address
  transactions[0].nonce = packet->nonce;        // Cyclic nonce
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Sechelt, B.C. residents strained by Sunshine Coast drought restrictions
By Elizabeth McSheffrey & Aaron McArthur Global News
Updated October 19, 2022 8:45 am
2:07 Drought conditions impact Sunshine Coast drinking water
The drought situation in the Sunshine Coast Regional District is worsening, with 22,000 people now with significantly reduced access to water. As Aaron McArthur tells us, this level four drought comes after weeks of tighter restrictions – Oct 4, 2022
As the Sunshine Coast experiences a stretch of dry weather, residents are feeling the heat from restrictions aimed at conserving water.
Parts of the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) have been under stage three and four water regulations since the end of August. That includes a ban on all outdoor use of drinking water, meaning no lawn-watering, no sprinklers, no boat or car-washing, and no filling of pools or fountains.
Rule-breakers can face hundreds of dollars in fines.
"The situation at the moment is pretty dire," said Remko Rosenboom, SCRD director of emergency operations. "Assuming we don't have rain … we have enough water until early November."
Read more: Most of B.C. is suffering conditions of drought, water scarcity, province says
The Chapman watershed, the region's primary water source, has "completely dried up," Rosenboom said. The district is siphoning water from two other alpine lakes, but those water levels are lower than they have ever been as well, he added.
If it doesn't rain soon, it could become difficult to provide water for emergency services, such as hospitals and firefighting, Rosenboom explained.
"All kinds of options are being explored and planned for," he added.
2:29 B.C. sees driest September ever according to preliminary data
Under Stage 4 restrictions, farmers who pay a metered rate for water receive a two-week exemption to water their crops. That exemption has now expired.
At the Heart and Sol Coastal Farm in Sechelt, even the emergency reserves — two barrels with 10,000 gallons of water each — are now dwindling, co-owners Julie and Socrates Carrillo told Global News.
"We're starting to run dry at this point and in a couple of days we're going to really be needing to look for external water if we're going to keep our crops going," Julie said.
"We're trying to stay positive but it's been a hard season to be honest with you."
Read more: Arid September for many communities across B.C.
There hasn't been a significant dump of rain on the Sunshine Coast since the beginning of July.
Socrates said the drought season has gotten longer since the couple started the farm three years ago. That has meant more and more crops are "behind."
"It's hard to deal with (global warming)," he explained. "We're trying to reduce the impact from other commercial farms, but it's hard too because we rely on water and sunny days."
2:26 Gardening Tips: low-maintenance plants for summer
The farm is letting a row of tomatoes go this week because there isn't enough water to go around.
"There are rows and rows and rows of food we could have planted, but we can't now because we know the plants are tender, delicate and young — we wouldn't make it through the drought," Julie said.
"Carrots, lettuce, all kinds of things — root vegetables that could have been growing right now aren't. Basically, we saved the water we had to keep our high-value crops going, our tomatoes, our peppers."
Read more: 'Very stressful': Cold weather delays crops for many B.C. farmers, but no relief in sight
Area residents have reduced their water consumption by about half under the restrictions. The Town of Gibsons is currently supplying about three per cent of the district's water.
This is the second year in a row the SCRD has set up an emergency operations centre to deal with drought.
"What we need is several days of good, steady rain. One big rain event is not doing it," Rosenboom said. "First, the sponge needs to fill up before it's actually releasing water to the watershed."
1:04 New pilot program aims to help B.C. farmers better prepare for extreme weather
Meanwhile, the Carrillos say they will do their best to keep the crops alive and healthy. They might consider buying another reserve barrel next year, depending on this year's bill, they added.
"It's really sad for us as farmers because it's how we make a living, but for everybody who grows their own food in their yard, this impacts our community significantly," Julie said.
"Having access to local food I think is one of the most important things we can be targeting at the moment."
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You have to be living under a rock not to notice the massive changes going on around us every day. Cranes are silhouetted against city skylines; technology roars forward.
I recently returned to the states after spending two weeks in the United Kingdom and Ireland and witnessed massive change everywhere I went. From the political and economic struggles surrounding Brexit to the opportunities the digital revolution is offering us to transform our lives, the world is in flux on a much bigger scale than in previous decades.
As more of us choose to deepen our leadership practices as business owners, creatives, parents, and active global citizens, I believe we need to consider adopting the attitude around change and evolution that the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld had. I recently watched a documentary about him called "Lagerfeld Confidential" (French with English subtitles) which taught me a lot about a man I knew nothing about, to be completely honest. He epitomizes the spirit of PYP and stood for staying true to your vision even in the face of criticism and doubt.
In today's bonus audible, you will hear my insights about America as seen from being across the pond and why I have a new-found appreciation for a country that's struggling with its identity right now. You will also learn why we always have a choice about how we respond to the changes going on in the world: how hoping and wishing for things to go back to a different way of life in the past won't get us very far and how welcoming the opportunities that change offers us can bring us tremendous gifts if we open our hearts and minds to possibilities.
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206: Tracy Imm on Conquering Shame, Being Brave, and Claiming Success for Yourself
Tracy Imm has been doing the corporate dance for decades and has more degrees and certificates than you'll ever need from top rated schools and professional associations. She won't bore you with all of it but if you want to know more about those details, visit her LinkedIn profile.
Tracy is here to train women to be better leaders. She has been leading people since she was the President of her Girl Scout Troop at age 11. She knows what it takes to motivate and inspire people to show up and do their best work. Obsessed with learning as much as she can about the topics of leadership and influence, she is humbled and grateful to have been named one of Maryland's Top 100 Women in 2017 and again in 2019 by The Daily Record for her body of work in the world.
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Tracy is a returning guest on the show from 2014. We hear what Tracy has been up to during our last conversation and we get to see where she is now on her playing field as a leadership coach, hosting retreats, podcasting, and more! The last five years have brought many changes to Tracy's life such as teaching at a college she was working for and working for a big government agency, as well as launching her podcast, "Brave Girls with Tracy Imm."
In this episode, we talk about Tracy's personal transformation that led her to teach students how to prepare for their careers after college and give them valuable career advice. After speaking with numerous students and creating a consistent guide for students to succeed in their careers, Tracy decided to put all this content and strategy into her book, Conquer Shame and Claim Success.
Tracy shares with us how the idea of her book came into her universe and what process she used to make that journey happen. She talks about some of the changes she made to her attitude and mindset, along with her belief in and understanding of the Universal Law of Cause and Effect. Tracy talks about the power she has gained from taking the leap and investing in herself.
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"I gave a lot of thought to the next thing I wanted the world to know."
"We have different points in our life where we have what I call significant emotional events that shape us."
"It was the universe and it said you're going to write a self-help book…it was so crystal clear, I couldn't even explain it."
"You've got to grab people and really let them know what you're feeling."
"All of us on this journey have things happen that we did not directly cause, but we happened to be there."
"I want people to know that it's okay to be who you are and that you really need to do that self-development work…otherwise, you'll find yourself in the same situations over and over again."
"My most transformational days have come when I've been the most vulnerable."
"When you know what's important to you, life gets simpler."
"Once you have decided to embark on the inward journey, then your life can be rapidly transformed."
"I knew that in order for it to be a great book that was really going to bring the reader in, I needed to go deep. I needed people to see and feel the pain."
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205: Jake Baadsgaard on Growing Your Business with Disruptive Advertising
After growing one of his first PPC clients from 25 to 250 employees, today's starting quarterback Jake Baadsgaard realized he had a gift for using pay-per-click marketing to drive dramatic business results. To help more companies succeed online, Jake founded Disruptive Advertising, a PPC and CRO management agency that has helped hundreds of companies realize unprecedented growth and profitability from the online advertising space.
In the four years since its founding, Disruptive Advertising has grown from two employees working in Jake' s basement to a flourishing agency with more than 120 employees and a run rate of over $18 million- putting it at #145 on the 2017 Inc 500 list!
Jake's ability to assess and clearly explain complicated issues has made him a favorite in a variety of forums. Jake is a regular contributor on a variety of blogs-- including notable publications like Entrepreneur, Forbes and SearchEngine Land-- where his wit and ability to make even tedious topics engaging elicits rave reviews from his readers.
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As a business owner, author, and speaker, Jacob Baadsgaard 's witty, thoughtful and genuine approach to pay-per-click advertising makes him a compelling leader in the digital marketing arena!
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Jake comes from a big family, the sixth out of ten kids to be exact, so growing up he needed a way to stand out to be "different." With a natural driven and movement-oriented personality, Jake had no problem thriving and being just that, different. With a job at only eight years old, Jake learned the value and payoff of hard work. He would later discover his greatest skill set is understanding how to collect the right data, connect the right different datasets, and make simple but impactful marketing decisions!
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"I don't actually have to be good at marketing. I just have to be really good at getting the right information and taking action on it."
"The situation I keep finding myself in is hiring the wrong people and then holding on for too long and pushing off that hard conversation for too long."
"The number one challenge that we're currently dealing with that needs to be addressed in some degree by all of us is being present and connected with ourselves and with others."
"You're changing the way people show up to work and think about themselves as participants in the workforce."
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204: Michael Alan Tate on Finding Your Peaceful & Life-giving Career at Any Stage of Life
As president and CEO of On the Same Page Consulting, Michael Alan Tate works with successful executives, entrepreneurs, and technical professionals who are seeking a simple action-focused plan to effectively manage career transitions, keep teams on the same page, and prepare for positive leadership succession.
With over 20 years' experience as an executive coach, consultant, and strategist, Mike knows that successful people want to navigate the murky waters of career transition as quickly and effectively as possible. Drawing on his own experience, Mike developed a unique consulting strategy, in which he helps each of his clients create a powerful and succinct strategic plan, incorporating prioritized actions and accountabilities set in a whole-life perspective -- all in just 24 hours.
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After going through a crisis of depression and being sick, Michael quit his job and went to his career counselor who would give him a personality test and suggested he be in HR. After sending out 500 resumes, Michael only got one response, sending him into a deeper depression. About three years later, Michael realized he chose the world's worst strategy to find work and made it his calling to help other people know the way to find a life-giving career in a life-giving way.
In this episode, Michael talks about what a life-giving career is. He talks about some key points from his book, The White Shirt, about knowing who you are, what your skills, interests, and values are, as well as finding the key interest in your career and how to find a job before looking back to ask, "who am I and where do I fit?" Michael's plan is to help and coach people who feel discouraged by finding "their way" and into their career. As a mentor himself, Michael talks about some of the influential people in his life who have contributed to his life-giving ways.
Make sure to give this episode a listen if you are stuck finding the career that is for you! Don't just give into the grind or hanging around a job you don't like just to end up in a dead-end career. Make the change! Hear some of the key offensive strategies Michael shares on this episode to further your career path and design a life that matters snow!
"Most people don't know what they want, but they're pretty sure they don't have it." – Alfred E Neuman
"Two are better than one, for one falls down, there'd be another pick him up, and we all know how much easier it is to have someone when you get discouraged to talk to encourage you."
"The White Shirt is the only career book in the world that has ever been designed to be worked with a friend or a mentor."
"A part of a survey said that 34% of millennials with PhDs are underemployed, most are working part time because they used the wrong strategy [to find work]."
"My process for my business is, first, sharpen your focus. Second, strengthen your relationships."
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203: Terry Lammers on How to Buy or Sell a Business
Forget sales & net income; focus instead on gross profit & cash flow… and here's why. Today's starting QB Terry Lammers grew up watching his parents run their own company in the fuel & lubricants industry, and eventually came on as a full-time employee in the early 90's and took over as president of the company.
In just 18 years, TriCounty Petroleum had purchased 11 different companies, growing Terry's family business from $750,000 annual sales to over $40 million when the company was sold in 2010. Today, as co-founder and managing member of Innovative Business Advisors, Terry taps into his financial expertise and hands-on business experience to advise and guide prospective business owners who are interested
in buying, as well as current business owners looking to sell their enterprises.
In his new book, You Don't Know What You Don't Know, Terry provides an in-depth examination of the process of buying, growing, and eventually selling a business. Through Terry's guidance, business owners and aspiring business owners are sure to walk away with a wealth of knowledge and advice to lead them down the path to business success in every stage.
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After banking for three and half years and getting his entrepreneurial spirit back, Terry reflected back on his life and came to the realization that he enjoyed buying companies and decided to help people do the same by evaluating and advising their businesses.
In this episode, Terry talks about business valuations and understanding the concepts of operating systems, financials, profits, income, key ratios, and getting the biggest bang-for-your-buck when selling. Terry truly enjoys helping business owners understand their business more than they know. He shares a lot of strategies and modern techniques to manage a business, while also sharing some common misunderstandings and mistakes business owners have about the system of their own businesses.
Want some more ways to understand your companies' value? Make sure to listen to Terry's key offensive Glider Principle, as well as some of his past experiences with some of the people he's worked with, gaining them maximum value for their business!
"I have this uncanny ability... if somebody comes to me, I'm going to help them."
"It's not about sales and net income, it's about gross profit and cash flow."
"Business owners aren't fully aware of their numbers and price, [too often] pricing their products or services too low."
"If you're a seller, know the value of your company that's going to get you to the touchdown. If you're a buyer, know your ratios and know where your cash is."
"There's a lot of advantages in acquiring companies, but if you're on the sell side get a true value of your company. Number one reason most companies don't sell as the owner has an overly high expectation of what the value of their company."
"Don't be afraid to get help. Get a coach."
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Grande Cache Police Shooting: Man In Alberta Hospital With Undisclosed Injuries After Shots Fired (UPDATE)
GRANDE CACHE, Alta. - A suspected impaired driver who was shot and wounded by Alberta Mounties has been identified as a regular character on the reality TV show "Mantracker."
A relative said Friday that Curtis Hallock was shot in the leg and arm and was to have surgery in hospital.
RCMP have released few details about the shooting, but they have said two officers were trying to pull over a vehicle on Thursday night in Grande Cache. A confrontation ensued and a man was shot.
He fled, but was caught a short time later and taken to the local hospital.
"Mantracker" airs on the Outdoor Life Network (OLN) and features an expert tracker and his sidekick on horseback who pursue two contestants in the remote wilderness.
The show's website describes Hallock as "the horse whisperer," a mountain guide in his mid-30s who has lived off the land near Grande Cache, on the northern edge of Jasper National Park, his whole life.
"Grizzly bear encounters and raging river crossings on horseback are nothing new to this Native horseman," the site says.
"He cares for a herd of horses that roam free in the area and he considers the rugged wilderness and dense bush his own backyard."
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating the shooting. ASIRT reviews events or complaints that involve serious injury or death involving police officers.
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India Garden at Chelsea Flower Show
The rare Himalayan Blue poppy flower that will adorn British Council's India garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Visitors to this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show saw the show's first India-inspired garden, commissioned by the British Council in partnership with the Piramal Group, and supported by Tata Consultancy Services, the JSW Group and Dr Gita Piramal, and designed by award-winning designer Sarah Eberle.
Aptly named India: A Billion Dreams, the garden's design is sparked by the hopes and dreams of young people in India, and draws on the UK and India's shared love of cricket. The garden pays homage to the greatest cricketer of all time Sachin Tendulkar, and celebrates British Council's 70 years in India.
Amongst a range of Indian flowers including blue orchids, sacred lotus and roses, the garden was adorned with the rare Himalayan Blue Poppy flower whose colour reflects the blue of the Indian cricket team. The garden also featured pietra dura marble designed by traditional craftworkers in Jaipur who had worked on restoring the Taj Mahal.
India: A Billion Dreams was awarded the Silver Gilt Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society.


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Rookie rowers' surprise silver
Stoked: Local rowers Olivia Robins (left) and Kate Gilbert
Two Wakatipu High rowers have nabbed silver at the national champs – despite being involved in the sport for less than a year.
Year 13 students Kate Gilbert, 17, and Olivia Robins, 17, paddled across the line in the novice women's double sculls final just two seconds behind Canterbury at the NZ National Rowing Championships in Twizel last week.
It's the first national medal for the Wakatipu Rowing Club in about six years, girls' coach Maurice Maxwell says.
"It's a good reflection on the whole squad because it means they're starting to row well and get a good level of fitness organised."
The girls are "stoked" with the result – especially as they are heading into the South Island Secondary Schools and the coveted Maadi Cup National Secondary School Championships at Lake Karapiro in March. "We kind of don't want too much pressure or anything, we're just going to try our hardest again and see how far we can go," Olivia says.
"We're quited amped for Maadi now as well."
The talented pair also raced with Jordan Howell, 16, and Kelby Buchanan, 16, to fourth in the women's under-21 coxless quad scull final, while Alex Jamieson, 16, and Gabby Buchanan, 17, claimed fifth in the lightweight double scull finals.
"It's cool to see our training starting to pay off," Kate says.
The local rowers' punishing schedule involves 10 workouts a week – including being on the water at 6am, plus two-hour training sessions at nights and then regattas most weekends.
The duo get straight back on the water on Saturday with other local student teams to tackle regional rowers in the Redpaths Central Schools Regatta at Lake Hayes.
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BSP OKs New Guidelines for External Auditors
Date: 29 May 2019; Type: Legal News; Source: Philippine News Agency
MANILA, May 29 (PNA) - The Monetary Board approved the revised guidelines governing the selection, appointment and delisting of external auditors of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Supervised Financial Institutions (BSFIs).
The new guidelines aim to streamline the selection process for external auditors across the financial sector and promote ease of doing business, the BSP announced in a statement on Wednesday.
The policy introduces the adoption of a centralized system for accreditation/selection of external auditors in the financial sector streamlining the multiple accreditation requirements of the BSP, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Insurance Commission (IC).
Following the new framework, all applications (new or renewal) for inclusion in the List of Selected External Auditors for BSFIs shall be submitted to the SEC starting June 2019. The applications shall be evaluated by the SEC in coordination with the BSP and shall be subject to the requirements the agencies agreed upon.
The inclusion in the List of Selected External Auditors for BSFIs shall be valid for five years or for a shorter period the financial sector supervisors' prescribed.
To facilitate transition to the new framework, external auditors whose inclusion in the BSP's List of Selected External Auditors is valid only for the 2018 financial statements, are given a one-year extension to allow them to engage in the audit of the 2019 financial statements of BSFIs.
The centralized system for selection/accreditation of external auditors is a project of the Financial Sector Forum (FSF), a voluntary inter-agency body comprised of the BSP, SEC, IC and the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation.
The FSF member-agencies recognize the critical role of external auditors in promoting good governance in the financial industry as they contribute to upholding fairness, accuracy and transparency in financial reporting.
It is in this light that the FSF has been embarking on initiatives aimed at promoting adherence to quality standards in external audit.
Governement to establish Centre to mediate Business Disputes
DOJ names Prosecutor to probe Glenn Chong Aide's Murder
Trio fined RM2,200 for putting up 'Ah Long' Ad
SEC urges Public to scrutinize Firms before investing
BNM to establish Financial Threat Intelligence Platform
CBM to approve QR Code Payment Transactions soon
Finance Ministry cuts Micro Finance Loan Interest Rates
Government Bond futures Contracts to be launched
Bursa Malaysia seeks Feedback on Proposed Rule Amendments for CDS eServices
Central Bank to continue managing Monetary Policy


Och-Ziff Capital Management and its executives have agreed to pay hefty monetary penalties for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by paying bribes to high-level officials in Africa. The illegal activity came to light during the SEC's sweep of sovereign wealth funds, according to Enforcement Director Andrew Ceresney, and resulted in the Commission's first FCPA case against a hedge fund and financial services firm.
Allegations. The SEC said in a news release that Och-Ziff used intermediaries, agents, and business partners to pay bribes to government officials in Libya, including to one of the sons of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya's leader at the time. The Commission claimed that the bribes induced the Libyan Investment Authority sovereign wealth fund to invest in Och-Ziff managed funds. Other bribes were paid to secure mining rights and influence officials in Libya, Chad, Niger, Guinea, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the SEC said.
The SEC's order found that Och-Ziff executives, including CEO Daniel Och and chief financial officer Joel Frank, ignored red flags and corruption risks and permitted the illicit transactions to proceed. The Commission also found that Och-Ziff's books and records did not accurately describe the true purposes for which managed investor funds were used, and the company did not have adequate internal controls to detect or prevent the bribes.
Exchange Act violations. According to the Commission, Och-Ziff violated the anti-bribery, books and records, and internal controls provisions of the Exchange Act. In addition, affiliated investment adviser OZ Management LP violated the anti-fraud provisions of the Investment Advisers Act, the SEC stated. Och-Ziff and OZ Management agreed to pay disgorgement and interest of more than $199 million.
The order also found that Och caused violations in two Och-Ziff transactions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He agreed to pay $2.1 million in disgorgement and interest to settle the charges. Although the order found that Frank also caused violations in Och-Ziff transactions in Libya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, his penalty will be assessed at a later date. Och and Frank consented to the SEC's order without admitting or denying the findings.
Significant case. During a news conference to discuss the case, Ceresney said it was significant for a number of reasons. First, it focuses on the responsibilities of CEOs and other senior officers in FCPA cases. In addition, it is the first FCPA case against a hedge fund and financial services firm and the second case arising from a sweep on sovereign wealth funds, which began about five years ago, he said.
When asked why the CEO did not receive an officer and director bar for his actions, Ceresney said it is not an available remedy under the books and records violations that were alleged. However, he pointed to the disgorgement that Och agreed to pay to settle the charges and extensive undertakings the hedge fund agreed to, which include the creation of a business risk committee, the designation of a chief compliance officer, and the imposition of a monitor for three years to ensure that the hedge fund adopts and implements appropriate policies, procedures, and internal controls to prevent future violations. He also explained that the censures for Och-Ziff and OZ Management were available for violations of the Investor Advisers Act but are not available for FCPA violations.
When asked why Frank's sanctions and penalties would be assessed in the future, Ceresney said he agreed to additional proceedings to determine what if any civil penalties would apply based on his cooperation in the ongoing investigation. Ceresney would not comment on the two individuals who are not named in the order, other than to note that the investigation is continuing. He did confirm that Gaddafi's son was considered a government official based on his role in the Libyan government.
DOJ proceeding. As part of the settlement agreement, Och-Ziff acknowledged that it expected to enter into a deferred prosecution agreement with the Justice Department in a parallel criminal proceeding. In addition, subsidiary OZ Africa Management GP LLC agreed to enter into a plea agreement. According to the SEC, Och-Ziff is expected to pay a criminal penalty of $213 million.


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Women's rights (-) (12)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (-) (6)
Public administration (-) (1)
Ending violence against women and girls (47)
Economic empowerment (45)
Gender equality and women's empowerment (43)
Humanitarian action (38)
Gender equality and inequality (33)
Leadership and political participation (17)
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (11)
Governance and national planning (6)
Mediation and conflict resolution (6)
Beijing Platform for Action (5)
Peacekeeping (4)
UN system coordination (4)
Violent extremism and terrorism (4)
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Government contributors (3)
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Commission on the Status of Women (2)
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Understanding Masculinities: International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) - Jordan
The study surveyed 2,400 Jordanian men and women aged 18-59, from 12 governorates across Jordan, as well as 512 Syrian men and women living in Amman, Zarqa, Irbid and Mafraq. The research also includes a qualitative component that involved 110 men and women who participated in 12 focus group discussions and 17 in-depth interviews.
The Necessity of Childcare Services During Women's Economic Empowerment and Livelihoods Programming in Lebanon
Date: Monday, 6 December 2021
Few Syrian refugee and Lebanese women participate in the labour force in Lebanon, often due to critical gender barriers: housework and childcare obligations. This is particularly true for low-income women, who participate in economic activities at lower rates than men and are often unable to afford home help. Inadequate or absent childcare services contribute to women's economic inactivity and serve as barriers that limit women's mobility.
WPHF Newsletter | Lebanon
Date: Wednesday, 29 September 2021
This newsletter captures the latest updates on the implementation of the Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) in Lebanon. The newsletter includes the key highlights and achievements of the WPHF programme partners' towards enhancing women's participation in the Beirut Port Explosion's response and recovery process.
Equal Divorce Rights in Muslim Family Laws
This publication is produced by Musawah with support from UN Women within the framework of the 'Men and Women for Gender Equality' regional programme funded by Sweden. The policy brief outlines outlines how divorce provisions in many Muslim family laws are unfair and can be damaging to women and their children—but we can reform those laws.
Impact of COVID-19 on women-led MSME's in Palestine
Date: Tuesday, 14 April 2020
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Women Palestine Office conducted a flash online survey on the impact of COVID-19 on women-led MSME's employing up to 95 employees. The online survey was administered between 17-27 March 2020. In total, 301 women entrepreneurs from the West Bank and Gaza responded to the survey. The infographic report shows a summary of 301 women respondents across Palestine.
Policy brief: The impact of COVID-19 on women
Date: Thursday, 9 April 2020
Across every sphere, from health to the economy, security to social protection, the impacts of COVID-19 are exacerbated for women and girls simply by virtue of their sex. This policy brief explores how women and girls' lives are changing in the face of COVID-19, and outlines suggested priority measures to accompany both the immediate response and longer-term recovery efforts.
Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The gender snapshot 2019
Are we on track to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls? This report brings together the latest available evidence on gender equality across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, underscoring the progress made as well as the action still needed to accelerate progress.
Generation Equality: Realizing women's rights for an equal future
Date: Thursday, 1 August 2019
On the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, UN Women's "Generation Equality: Realizing women's rights for an equal future" campaign demands equal pay, equal sharing of unpaid care and domestic work, an end to sexual harassment and violence against women and girls, health care services that respond to their needs, and their equal participation in political life and in decision-making in all areas of life.
Date: Sunday, 9 December 2018
Conducted by UNDP, UN Women, UNFPA, and ESCWA, this study on Gender Justice & the Law in the Arab States Region provides a comprehensive assessment of laws and policies affecting gender equality and protection against gender-based violence in Arab countries. The report is composed of 18 country profiles, each of which maps a country's key legislative developments and gaps regarding gender justice. This introduction provides an overall summary of these country chapters followed by a...
Turning promises into action: Gender equality in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Date: Monday, 23 April 2018
"Turning promises into action: Gender equality in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development", UN Women's new flagship report, provides a comprehensive and authoritative assessment of progress, gaps and challenges in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from a gender perspective. The report monitors global and regional trends in achieving the SDGs for women and girls based on available data, and provides practical guidance for the...


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Kārlis Vērdiņš (né le  à Riga) est un poète letton.

Biographie
Diplômé de l'École secondaire  de Jelgava (1997), titulaire d'une licence (2002) et d'un master de l'Académie de Culture de Lettonie ( Latvijas Kultūras akadēmijā), docteur ès philologie de l'Université de Lettonie (2009).

Publie de la poésie depuis 1997. De 1999 à 2003, rédacteur de la nouvelle revue littéraire Luna. De 2001 à 2009, travaille auprès des éditions Valērijs Belokoņs à la rédaction de l'Encyclopédie lettone (Latvijas Enciklopēdija). Depuis 2007, travaille comme chercheur auprès de l'Institut de Littérature, de folklore et d'art de l'Université de Lettonie. Depuis 2010, membre de la rédaction de la revue littéraire Latvju Teksti.

Kārlis Vērdiņš  publie régulièrement des articles sur la littérature et des critiques. Il est notamment l'auteur de la préface d'une anthologie de poésie lettone en langue lituanienne Pavasaris būs kā vienmēr (2012).

Il collabore avec des compositeurs et musiciens lettons et notamment Ēriks Ešenvalds, Andris Dzenītis, Līga Celma, Intars Busulis, Kārlis Lācis, et le groupe Sigma.

Bibliographie

Poésie
 Ledlauži. Rīga: Nordik, 2001; Rīga: Mansards, 2009.
 Biezpiens ar krējumu. Rīga: Atēna, 2004.
 Burtiņu zupa [bērniem]. Rīga: Liels un mazs, 2007.
 Es. Rīga: Neputns, 2008.
 Mēs: kopotā dzeja. Rīga: Mansards, 2012.

Poésie en traduction
 Recueils traduits
 Титры ("Titri", en letton et en russe, traduit par A. Zapoļs u.c.). Moscou/Tver : Argo-Risk/Kolonna, 2003.
 Niosłem ci kanapeczkę (Vedu tev siermaizīti, en polonais, traduit par Jacek Dehnel). Wrocław: Biuro Literacke, 2009.
 Ja ("Es", en tchèque, traduit par P. Štolls). Prague: Dauphin, 2013.
 Come to Me (en anglais, traduit par  I. Lešinska). Todmorden: Arc Publications, 2015.

 Anthologies
 За нас ("Par mums", en letton et en russe, traduit par A. Zapoļs): Kārlis Vērdiņš, Māris Salējs, Marts Pujāts, Pēteris Draguns. Rīga: Orbita, 2009.
 Six Latvian Poets ("Seši latviešu dzejnieki", en letton et en anglais, traduit par A. Zapoļs I.Lešinska): Anna Auziņa, Ingmāra Balode, Agnese Krivade, Marts Pujāts, Māris Salējs, Kārlis Vērdiņš. Todmorden: Arc Publications, 2011.
 Junge Dichtung aus Lettland (en allemand, traduit par K. Grasis). Berlin: hochroth, 2013.

Recherche
 The Social and Political Dimensions of the Latvian Prose Poem. Edizione Plus - Pisa University Press, 2010.
 Bastarda forma: Latviešu dzejprozas antoloģija. Latviešu dzejprozas vēsture. Rīga: LU LFMI, 2011.
 Ieva E. Kalniņa, Kārlis Vērdiņš (sast.) Mūsdienu literatūras teorijas. Rīga: LU LFMI, 2013.

Traductions de prose et de poésie
 Dž.T. Līrojs. Sirds ir ļaunprātīgi lokana pret visu. Rīga: Atēna, 2006.
 Konstantins Bībls. Jaunais Ikars. Rīga: Tapals, 2006.
 Terijs Īgltons. Marksisms un literatūras kritika. Rīga: 1/4 Satori, 2008.
 Čārlzs Simičs. Nav gala pasaulei. Rīga: Dienas grāmata, 2013.

Édition et direction d'ouvrages
 Dzejas diena 2000 (kopā ar Māri Salēju). Rīga: Daugava, 2000.
 Zemgaliešu Biruta. Sārtais skūpsts. Rīga: Pils, 2005.
 Georgs Trākls. Sebastiāns sapnī. Rīga: Jaunā Daugava, 2006.
 Gunars Saliņš. Raksti. 1. sējums. Rīga: Valters un Rapa, 2006.
 Viljams Šekspīrs. Soneti. Rīga: Neputns, 2007.
 Josifs Brodskis. Dzejas izlase. Rīga: Neputns, 2009.
 Linards Tauns. Dzeja. Rīga: Mansards, 2011.
 Volts Vitmens. Zāles stiebri. Rīga: Neputns, 2011.
 Pēteris Zirnītis. Bez komentāriem. Rīga: Mansards, 2014.
 Viljams Batlers Jeitss. Baltie putni. Rīga: Neputns, 2015.

Références

Liens externes

Naissance en juillet 1979
Étudiant de l'université de Lettonie
Poète letton du XXIe siècle
Traducteur letton

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"""Scanner runner script test."""

import pickle
import mock

import anytree
import yaml

from tests.unittest_utils import ForsetiTestCase
from google.cloud.security.scanner.scanners import groups_scanner
from tests.scanner.test_data import fake_groups_scanner_data as fake_data

class GroupsScannerTest(ForsetiTestCase):

    def _pickle_dump(self, obj, filename):
        """Dump object to pickle file.

        Args:
            obj: Any object to be pickled.
            filename: String of the pickle filename.

        Returns:
             None
        """
        pickle.dump(obj, open('tests/scanner/test_data/' + filename, 'wb'))

    def _pickle_load(self, filename):
        """Loads a pickle file.

        Args:
            filename: String of the pickle filename to load.

        Returns:
            The object that was pickled.
        """
        return pickle.load(open('tests/scanner/test_data/' + filename, 'rb'))

    def _render_ascii(self, starting_node, attr):
        """Render an ascii representation of the tree structure.

        Args:
            starting_node: The starting node to render the ascii.

        Returns:rm
            attr: String of the attribute to render.
        """
        return anytree.RenderTree(
            starting_node,
            style=anytree.AsciiStyle()).by_attr(attr)

    def setUp(self):
        pass

    @mock.patch('google.cloud.security.scanner.scanners.groups_scanner.group_dao.GroupDao', spec=True)
    def test_build_group_tree(self, mock_dao):

        mock_dao.get_all_groups.return_value = fake_data.ALL_GROUPS
        mock_dao.get_group_members.side_effect = fake_data.ALL_GROUP_MEMBERS

        scanner = groups_scanner.GroupsScanner('')
        scanner.dao = mock_dao
        root = scanner._build_group_tree('')

        self.assertEquals(fake_data.EXPECTED_MEMBERS_IN_TREE,
                          self._render_ascii(root, 'member_email'))

    @mock.patch('google.cloud.security.scanner.scanners.groups_scanner.group_dao.GroupDao', spec=True)
    def test_apply_rule(self, mock_dao):

        root = self._pickle_load('expected_root_without_rules.pickle')
        with open('tests/scanner/test_data/fake_group_rules.yaml', 'r') as f:
            rules = yaml.load(f)

        scanner = groups_scanner.GroupsScanner('')
        root_with_rules = scanner._apply_all_rules(root, rules)

        self.assertEquals(fake_data.EXPECTED_MEMBERS_IN_TREE,
                          self._render_ascii(root_with_rules, 'member_email'))
        self.assertEquals(fake_data.EXPECTED_RULES_IN_TREE,
                          self._render_ascii(root_with_rules, 'rules'))

    @mock.patch('google.cloud.security.scanner.scanners.groups_scanner.group_dao.GroupDao', spec=True)
    def test_find_violations(self, mock_dao):
        root = self._pickle_load('expected_root_with_rules.pickle')
        scanner = groups_scanner.GroupsScanner('')
        all_violations = scanner.find_violations(root)

        self.assertEquals(3, len(all_violations))
        for violation in all_violations:
            self.assertEquals('christy@gmail.com', violation.member_email)

if __name__ == '__main__':
    unittest.main()


an intake air temp sensor.
Am I missing any items that I might need in order to boost my M30B34? Would it be more cost effective and less of a headache to switch my car to the Motronic 1.3 system and what would that involve? My car is also the automatic transmission so I do not know if I need any other controllers or extra wiring in order to have everything work. With all of this extra stuff I have to buy would it be less expensive just to go with the Miller War chip or is that chip less capable and not worth moving too? Just looking for advice on how you guys would go about accomplishing what I am trying to do. My goal is around 400 WHP and similar torque figures and I am going to put an MLS Head gasket and APR Studs. I eventually also want to convert to a Getrag 260 so that I can use that power effectively but since the turbo parts were a tough deal to pass on I decided to start with some boost.
I think I am taking a slight hiatus on this venture until I find a place to move in June. At this point, I have settled on the Megasquirt with a boost controller. I have some great 745i parts that I got for a great deal a while back, but I also want to convert the car to a manual before dumping too much power into the crank. I just don't have enough room in the house I live in at the moment. Right now I'll work on the beautification from the bumpers your brother sold me . Thank you though tschultz!


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Bye, Bih! Texas Teacher Gets Fired After Requesting Trump 'Remove The Illegals' From Her School District
Posted on June 6, 2019	 - By Bossip Staff
Source: Mayu Tanaka / EyeEm / Getty
Teacher Fired For Tweeting Trump About Removing "Illegals" From School
Georgia Clark, a high school English teacher in Fort Worth, Texas, has been fired from her position after sending out tweets asking for Donald Trump to help her in "investigating and removing the illegals," from her school district. According to reports from BuzzFeed News, she was fired on Tuesday after the board of the Fort Worth Independent School District unanimously voted to terminate her contract.
"We wish to ensure these students that all children and their parents and/or guardians, that all children are welcome in Fort Worth ISD," school board President Jacinto Ramos Jr. commented.
*Long sigh*… A Texas teacher, Georgia Clark, tweeted to the President, "anything you can do to remove the illegals from Fort Worth would be greatly appreciated."
I'm so tired.https://t.co/EZvGjmPvx6
— nate bowling (@nate_bowling) June 4, 2019
According to Clark, she says that she thought the tweets she sent out last month were private. "Mr. President, Fort Worth Independent School District is loaded with illegal students from Mexico," the former teacher wrote in one of the tweets. The account from which she sent out the hateful pleas has since been deleted.
"I do not know what to do," Clark wrote in another tweet. "Anything you can do to remove the illegals from Fort Worth would be greatly appreciated," she wrote before giving out two of her phone numbers along with her actual name.
BREAKING: FWISD Board votes unanimously to terminate the contract of teacher Georgia Clark following tweets about immigration. @fox4 pic.twitter.com/wzXBjeSeGn
— Blake Hanson (@BlakeFox4News) June 5, 2019
According to reports from The New York Times, Clark plans on contesting the decision.
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Mi Chunche: Tripaw'd Greta - What a difference 24 hours can make!
Tripaw'd Greta - What a difference 24 hours can make!
What a difference 24 hours makes. Greta's system is back to normal and she ate a normal dinner last night too. I am amazed at her resilience. She slept much better last night. She did start whimpering around 3 AM, but overall we both got a good nights sleep. The first in days for all of us. She yelped in pain a little while ago when the doorbell rang and she took off RUNNING with our other two dogs. I think she thought she still had four legs. Her mother, a 15 yr old Boston named Holly, and her 5 yr old Jack Russell brother Randy, seem to be very curious around her, but they are leaving her alone to heal.
I read up on the Fentanyl, and the patch that she received is the lowest dose available and its only supposed to be effective for 72 hours. We were told to remove it on Friday, but since she's already had it on for more than 96 hours, I suspect its beginning to loose its effectiveness.
Last night, while we were watching TV, I caught her jumping from the floor into Dad's lap. I think we are on the road to recovery and this is not going to slow her down a bit. We're thinking of renaming her "Tripaw'd"


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Light earthquake 4.5 mag, 20 km SSE of Palora, Ecuador
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) was detected on Wednesday, 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Palora in Ecuador. Id of earthquake: us70005et4. Event ids that are associated: us70005et4. The temblor was reported at 10:18:03 / 10:18 am (local time epicenter). A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist). The earthquake was roughly at a depth of 144.08 km (90 miles). Exact location of earthquake, -77.8943° West, -1.8826° South, depth 144.08 km. Exact time and date of event in UTC/GMT: 11/09/19 / 2019-09-11 15:18:03 / September 11, 2019 @ 3:18 pm.
Nearby country/countries that might be effected, Ecuador (c. 14 791 000 pop). Epicenter of the earthquake was 87 km (54 miles) from Riobamba (c. 124 500 pop), 46 km (29 miles) from Puyo (c. 24 900 pop), 53 km (33 miles) from Macas (c. 23 700 pop), 95 km (59 miles) from Pelileo (c. 16 600 pop), 87 km (54 miles) from Guano (c. 12 700 pop), 80 km (50 miles) from Baños (c. 9 500 pop), 71 km (44 miles) from Sucúa (c. 7 400 pop). Closest city/cities/towns to epicentrum/hypocenter was Pelileo, Guano, Riobamba (min 5000 pop).
Earthquakes 4.0 to 5.0 are often felt, but only causes minor damage. In the past 24 hours, there have been one, in the last 10 days two, in the past 30 days two and in the last 365 days sixteen earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater that was reported nearby. There are an estimated 13,000 light earthquakes in the world each year.
What was your situation during the earthquake? Leave a comment or report about damage, shaking and activity at your home, city and country. Read more about the earthquake, Distances, Seismometer information, Date-Time, Parameters, Location and details about this quake, that has struck: 20 km SSE of Palora, Ecuador. This data comes from the USGS Earthquake Notification Service.
BañosEcuadorGuanoMacasPaloraPelileoPuyoRiobambaSucua
-1.8826° South Decimal degrees latitude. Negative values for southern latitudes.
144.08 km Depth of the event in kilometers.
20km SSE of Palora, Ecuador Textual description of named geographic region near to the event. This may be a city name, or a Flinn-Engdahl Region name.
1.48 Horizontal distance from the epicenter to the nearest station (in degrees).
70 The largest azimuthal gap between azimuthally adjacent stations (in degrees).
us70005et4 Id of event.
70005et4 An identifying code assigned by, and unique from, the corresponding source for the event.
,us70005et4, A comma-separated list of event ids that are associated to an event.
Minor earthquake, 2.91 mag strikes near Tanaga Volcano in Alaska
Minor earthquake, 3.2 mag strikes near Tanaga Volcano in Alaska


Scientists have designed tiny new sensor structures that could be used in novel security devices to detect poisons and explosives, or in highly sensitive medical sensors, according to research published tomorrow (8 April) in Nano Letters.
The new 'nanosensors', which are based on a fundamental science discovery in UK, Belgian and US research groups, could be tailor-made to instantly detect the presence of particular molecules, for example poisons or explosives in transport screening situations, or proteins in patients' blood samples, with high sensitivity.
The researchers were led by Imperial College London physicists funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. The team showed that by putting together two specific 'nanostructures' made of gold or silver, they can make an early prototype device which, once optimised, should exhibit a highly sensitive ability to detect particular chemicals in the immediate surroundings.
The nanostructures are each about 500 times smaller than the width of a human hair. One is shaped like a flat circular disk while the other looks like a doughnut with a hole in the middle. When brought together they interact with light very differently to the way they behave on their own. The scientists have observed that when they are paired up they scatter some specific colours within white light much less, leading to an increased amount of light passing through the structure undisturbed. This is distinctly different to how both structures scatter light separately. This decrease in the interaction with light is in turn affected by the composition of molecules in close proximity to the structures. The researchers hope that this effect can be harnessed to produce sensor devices.
Metal nanostructures have been used as sensors before, as they interact very strongly with light due to so-called localised plasmon resonances. But this is the first time a pair with such a carefully tailored interaction with light has been created.
The device could be tailored to detect different chemicals by decorating the nanostructure surface with specific 'molecular traps' that bind the chosen target molecules. Once bound, the target molecules would change the colours that the device absorbs and scatters, alerting the sensor to their presence. The team's next step is to test whether the pair of nanostructures can detect chosen substances in lab experiments.


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No more evil geniuses any more
Posted on August 11, 2020 by aidanjmcquade
Summary: A Very British Coup
I suppose it comes from watching too much Dangermouse and James Bond as a kid: I came to expect the evil to be geniuses.
Watching Boris Johnson and his even less impressive minions like Nigel Farage, Priti Patel, Mark Francois, Andrew Bridgen, Sally Ann Hart and their ilk on television these days and I'm reminded of Hannah Arendt's observations on the banality of evil.
These are people who have not gotten into power because they are positive human exemplars of looks, brains or personality. They simply hate, and they share hatreds with enough others to have an electoral base in what passes for democracy in the gerrymandered U.K.
More than any other European democracy, the UK is an elective dictatorship. Those checks and balances on the excesses of the executive as exist post-Brexit, such as the national courts and remaining international law, the British government is now openly talking about dismantling. So the only constraint on their power grab will be the speed of bureaucratic processes.
Basically, the health of English democracy will be determined by how much and how quickly the government can undermine it in the next four years. So, the only saving grace of Boris Johnson, like Donald Trump, is that he is inordinately lazy. So he might, on his own, not get around to many things.
Even in the most notorious of dictatorships, authoritarianism can creep slowly. Mugabe's power grab in Zimbabwe was a protracted but relentless affair, done in concert with the scapegoating of portions of the population, starting with the Ndebele, and, later, with the settler farmers.
Boris Johnson has based his political career on scapegoating too: first the European Union, now impoverished migrants trying to cross the English Channel. "Look", he says, probably astonished that so much of the English population remains gullible enough to swallow his charlatanism whole, "these are the ones who are the causes of your problems, not me! Not the policies me and my pals have advocated and implemented for decades, not the incompetence I have shown in the face of a public health crisis."
It is in moments like this that journalism's role in defending democracy becomes most critical. But by fetishizing a notion of "balance" it is possible for even well-meaning media professionals to become cogs in a process aimed at obscuring the true causes of contemporary poverty and conflict. If, like the newspaper editor in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, the press chooses in the name of "balance" to print the politicians' legends while knowing they are untrue, then they become mere henchmen to government, not journalists.
Without sufficient critical appraisal of the Johnson circus' shenanigans, people can become distracted by the performances. Then they may more easily overlook the growing stench of corruption and cronyism coming from the Prime Minister's circle as lucrative contracts are awarded to school pals, and foreign intelligence agencies are tolerated in their murder and injury of British citizens because they donate to the Conservative party.
In 1944, the then US vice president Henry Wallace argued that in America fascism could come to power under the auspices of "Americanism." In England authoritarianism is likely to come to power under the auspices of a form of "patriotism" in which intolerance is practiced in the name of toleration, and the wholesale destruction of human and civil rights accomplished in the name of "British values."
Those who bring their country to this nadir will, of course, be too stupid to appreciate the irony.
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victoriarose002 on August 11, 2020 at 9:45 pm said:
Interesting read, and I agree that often those who choose to vote tory vote out of fear, as well as pride which are partly created by the likes of Boris Johnson himself. It is a very sad situation, and also am I the only one who fears that we are also turning into more of a one party system?


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Issue 4 of Little Pampered Dog Magazine is packed full including this podcast episode. This public podcast contains the actual interview we did with Joan Cleveland director of the French Bulldog Rescue Network. It is available here for you in it's entirety. Of course, we hope that you'll purchase and enjoy the rest of the issue as well as the full article on the French Bulldog Rescue Network but I believe so much in the work that they are doing that I just had to make this episode available to everyone!
In Issue 4 you'll meet Bella Mia Bolasny, a very pampered little dog who is getting lots of press, winning awards and doing great work. This issue includes an exclusive interview with Bella Mia's mother, Rose Ann Bolasny. Also in this issue is an interview with Anthony Rubio the Pet Couturier. Wondering who Anthony's muse is, it was his dog, Bandit Rubio, who he rescued. Learn all all about the French Bulldog Rescue Network and enjoy heart warming stories of their success. Experience one of the world's most loved islands, Amelia Island, with your pet – this is an extensive travel view. Since Sky, a Wire Fox Terrier, just won this year's Westminster, we created a breed fact sheet for you! Fall in love with the Wire Fox Terrier, in honor of Sky!
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One Question That Will Reveal What Kind Of Coder You Are
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Is software development more like building a bridge or is it more like painting a painting?
I hadn't heard this question personally before, but honestly I think it's a mix of the two. Programming is definitely an (abstract) art form in my opinion. There's so much to the expression of how code could work, and being able to make that a reality very closely aligns with a painter painting.
I also see the other side though, the bridge building engineer that needs to make sure there are many factors working together to solve the problem effectively. It's almost as if a painter is building a bridge or something.
I also really like the illustrative story here, but I also think it touches on the fact that not every design decision can be made better by a programmer's input. I think it takes a user-oriented developer to come up with a suggestion like Andy from the story, and they aren't as common as we're all told to believe as of late.
I think that developers can come up with ideas like that if given the opportunity, but I also think there is a fair share of developers that don't want to, they understand that designers were put in their place to do the designing, and developers build that out. Questioning decisions is applicable to a point, of course, but I don't think we can apply it to every design change that comes down the pipe. I don't think the article says that in the least, but I think it's important to see that other side as well.
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Little progress to show, one year after Property Tax Relief Task Force created
One year after legislation creating the Property Tax Relief Task Force was signed into law, little progress on this urgent issue means that instead of celebrating relief for Illinois' over-burdened property tax payers, Senate Republican members of the Task Force are calling for a renewed focus on property tax reforms.
Senate Republican Task Force members include State Senators Jil Tracy (Quincy), Craig Wilcox (McHenry), Don DeWitte (St. Charles), Dale Righter (Mattoon), and Dan McConchie (Hawthorn Woods).
"Nobody will argue that there is a simple solution to property tax reform," said Senator Tracy, who serves as a Co-Chair of the Task Force. "It is, however, vital that we make a concerted effort to find real, bipartisan reforms that reduce the burden on property tax payers in Illinois."
Specific responsibilities of the Task Force included:
· Identifying the causes of increasingly burdensome property taxes across Illinois;
· Reviewing successful public policy strategies that create short-term and long-term property tax relief for homeowners; and
· Making recommendations about what steps Illinois government needs to take to provide property tax relief.
"While I certainly had concerns that this would be another case of 'form a task force, hold a bunch of meetings, and develop recommendations that never come to fruition,' I still went into this process with an open mind hoping for a robust dialogue on this issue that is so critical to so many in our state," said Senator Wilcox. "It is unfortunate that a year later, my fears have proved true and we're still without any substantial property tax reform at a time when Illinois families need it more than ever."
The Task Force was split into seven subcommittees, each tasked with examining a specific area of property tax reform. These subcommittee topics included PTELL and local government tax levies, TIF districts, local pensions, school funding and school property taxes, social and economic disparities, assessments and exemptions, and government consolidation.
The Task Force, which includes appointees selected by the Governor and legislative leaders, was to work with the Illinois Department of Revenue, the Governor's Office of Management and Budget, and the State Board of Education to take a deeper look at Illinois' property tax system and develop recommendations for reforms. In total, the group was comprised of 56 State Representatives, 30 State Senators, and two members appointed by Governor J.B. Pritzker.
"At the end of the day, a Task Force that includes nearly half of the General Assembly and no stakeholders from the community is unlikely to produce the kind of results our state so desperately needs," said Senator DeWitte, who serves as a Co-Chair of the Task Force.
The Task Force was also required to provide an initial report outlining administrative, electoral and legislative changes to be submitted to the Governor's Office and the General Assembly within 90 days, and a final report by December 31, 2019. Neither of these reports were ever submitted.
"To have spent months attending meetings, only to have the Task Force devolve into partisan bickering was frustrating, to say the least," said Senator Righter.
Senate Republican members of the Task Force say it's time to work together in a truly bipartisan fashion to address issues like consolidating redundant layers of government; TIF district reform; reforming the assessment and appeals system to ensure it is fairly and accurately applied throughout the state; and reforming the appeals process to ensure connected politicians and lawyers don't profit off the convoluted property tax system in Illinois.
"The people of Illinois need more than smoke and mirrors," said Senator McConchie. "They need relief."
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Well – it's nice to get good news to start off the year.
A poll by Liberal Democrat Voice amongst its member only forum rates how ministers have done: which four ministers have most improved their standing, who is minister of the year and who has done worst.
So, a pro list of members on LibDem website thinks you're doing a good job, is that about right?
Hmmmmm, well they would say that wouldn't they? They have to pick someone you see and so what with you keeping so quiet on most matters (exceptions include Labour and Haringey Council now that you've shredded their funds), you see you do least damage.
So, congratulations! You've done little damage to the party but reveal yourself devoid of any principles, you've done nothing to help your poor constituents but show yourself as a typical Tory backbencher – congratulations again for being nothing but a liar and a cheat, well done.
Sadly, we (voters) don't tend to bother with MPs anymore as the Lords are doing ok at representing voters, many times better than you anyway.
Do you want to resurrect yourself? Well, spend a couple of weeks with Jenny Tonge (Baroness), she's not only a Liberal Democrat and can teach you what it means but she's got immense character,oh and, doesn't like the Tories (be careful, she won't tolerate all the lies and try not cheat her).
So, quick recap…. you are currently giving public sector employees a really really bad name but you could change that by hanging out with dissenting LibDem Lordships.
A new yacht for queenie eh, Lynne.
What do you LibDems think of that given that you're shacked-up in in all too cosy coalition these out-of-touch Tories.
Their MPs, and let's not forget Clegg, erupt in cheers, backslapping and order paper waving when launching the greatest attack on the sick, dying and disabled since WWII.
Their 'Lordships' just content themselves with taking money from dying children.
Are you proud Lynne are you? I know that highly partisan website gave you a thumbs up but seeing as they delete dissenting opinions do you really trust them?
I think for voting through these right wing attacks by the Tories you should be full of shame. Attacking people who are barely able to raise an objection.
You are currently A LibDem minister, Clegg makes you vote with the Tories. You may as well just be a Tory backbencher.