President Biden boasts of American Rescue Plan at Tri-C: The Wake Up for Friday, May 28, 2021
by Charbel Lebbos | May 28, 2021 | Local News | 0 comments
Get ready for a cooler start to the holiday weekend with rain in the forecast both Friday and Saturday. Highs will only be in the 50s both days, but expect skies to clear and temperatures to rise for the second half of the weekend. Read more.
Local scores: Indians 5, Detroit Tigers 2
Biden in town: President Joe Biden came to Cuyahoga Community College Thursday to lay out the work that's been done to rebuild the economy and outline what he felt was needed to recreate the economy for the future. Part boast, part call to action, Biden spent much of the time noting the popularity and – as he described it – success of the American Rescue Plan, Seth Richardson reports.
Stimulus watch: The U.S. Treasury this week released guidelines for how much smaller cities, townships and villages should get from the American Rescue Plan. Ohio is one of eight states where the money could be denied to townships, if the state determines they don't provide a range of municipal services and wouldn't have a use for the money. Robin Goist reports Ohio is slated to get $843 million for cities, villages and townships.
Federal inmates: Authorities on Thursday agreed to a contract that will keep hundreds of inmates at a pretrial detention facility in Northeast Ohio, rather than shipping them to Pennsylvania. The Northeast Ohio Correctional Center, a facility in Youngstown owned by private corrections company CoreCivic, will continue to house federal inmates through a compromise with the Mahoning County Sheriff's Department, John Caniglia reports.
This Week in the CLE: Companies could continue withholding municipal income taxes as they have under a coronavirus emergency law, under a bill passed by the Ohio House. We're asking how can cities tax people who don't live or work there on This Week in the CLE, cleveland.com's daily half-hour news podcast.
Hessler apartments: The Cleveland Landmarks Commission on Thursday gave its blessing to developers who want to build small apartments along historic Hessler Road in the city's University Circle neighborhood over the opposition of longtime residents, Eric Heisig reports. The property is also the site of a garage that was used as a museum for the annual Hessler Street Fair arts and music festival, which many of the street's longtime residents sought to preserve.
New numbers: The Ohio Department of Heath added 732 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, below the 21-day rolling average of 961 cases, reports Laura Hancock.
Color-coded map: For nearly a year, Ohioans could expect a color-coded map each Thursday, showing Ohio's 88 counties and colors – yellow, orange, red and purple- that were to illustrate how severe the coronavirus outbreak was, Laura Hancock reports. The map will no longer be released. The Department of Health will continue to provide county-level data on cases per 100,000 residents. On Thursday, the statewide average was 82.3 cases per 100,000.
Vax-a-Million winner: Abbigail Bugenske was driving to her parents' house in Shaker Heights, when Gov. Mike DeWine called and said she won the first Vax-a-million drawing. Laura Hancock reports that Bugenske is a 2016 Shaker Heights High School graduate who is now a mechanical engineer and works for GE Aviation. She has no plans to quit her job.
Wolstein vaccinations: The Wolstein Center mass vaccination clinic will offer the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine during its final week, until June 7. The vaccine requires two doses taken 21 days apart, so anyone who receives their first dose at the Wolstein Center will be given an appointment for a second shot at an area Discount Drug Mart, reports Evan MacDonald.
Failure to investigate: Cleveland police suspended a veteran detective for 10 days without pay for failing to investigate crimes, Adam Ferrise reports. The department said Det. John Kraynik failed to properly investigate 15 cases from January to June 2019, the year after internal investigators said he sent racist text messages and when he shot and killed a 15-year-old Black teen in 2005.
Pandemic school year: After the pandemic, Laura Johnston will never again take school for granted. We have never felt more grateful for teachers than this year, as we flip-flopped from hybrid back to online school, then eventually returning to full-day, five days a week.
MetroHealth: The KeyBank Foundation is donating $1.5 million to MetroHealth so the health system can bolster its effort to address social determinants of health in Greater Cleveland, particularly in underserved populations, reports Evan MacDonald.
Local pitcher: Ryan Feierabend's baseball career is built on heart, endurance and a lot of frequent-flyer miles, reports Marc Bona. The former Midview High School star – who was drafted in 2003 by the Seattle Mariners, who has undergone Tommy John surgery, who played in Asian professional leagues, and whose moments in the sun include picking off Derek Jeter – is back at home, playing for the Lake Erie Crushers.
Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard, the embattled Call of Duty, Warcraft publisher, for $68.7 billion
by Charbel Lebbos | Jan 18, 2022 | Technology
Microsoft Gaming will acquire Activision Blizzard — the embattled video game publisher behind such hit franchises as Call of Duty, Warcraft, Overwatch and Candy Crush — in a $68.7 billion deal, the company said in a blog post Tuesday. The proposed price would make...
Saudi led-coalition launches airstrikes on Yemeni capital after deadly Houthi drone strike in Abu Dhabi
by Charbel Lebbos | Jan 18, 2022 | World News
Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN)The Saudi led-coalition fighting in Yemen launched airstrikes on the Yemeni capital on Monday, shortly after Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a deadly drone attack in the United Arab Emirates. "In response to the threat and...


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The Future is Equal: Equality Rising
Implications for Brands, Countries and Global Citizenship
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As this weekend PRIDE events worldwide commemorate the Stonewall Riots of 1969, and we build momentum towards the anniversary in 2019 (50 years) which FutureBrand has created the brand marque for under the auspices of NYC Pride, it is worth also pausing to recognise that the future requires more work and effort to achieve an open and equal world community. Working with HRC (The Human Rights Campaign), we believe it is imperative that social issues such as LGBTQ rights are a vital element for creating a better future for all. HRC's recent publication, Equality Rising is a wonderful summary of progress to date in 2016, and yet reflects on the challenges that remain.
In the wake of the recent Orlando shooting and raised consciousness of LGBTQ rights, the response by firms to recognise this act of terror and murder has been laudable around the world. Support for 'Orlando Strong' and #LoveconquersHate has been amplified. Within hours of the shooting at the PULSE club and as the enormity of the tragedy unfolded, brands began to take action. JP Morgan donated $1M to the OneOrlando Fund set up by the city of Orlando. Wells Fargo Bank donated $300K; Publix $250K, Olive Garden and AT&T $200K and Disney and Jet Blue offered free accommodation and flights to the families of victims. This is in addition to many other brands and contributions that have been made as a result of the increased awareness and consciousness of LGBTQ community issues. Around the world, Corporate brands are implementing programmes to push a 'Future is Equal' agenda, and to recognise that to be on 'the right side of history' is not only good for business, but the right thing to do in the eyes of employees, shareholders and communities in which these firms do business.
Equality Rising highlights the rising visibility of the LGBTQ community, unprecedented legal and political victories and evolving societal and institutional norms that benefit LGBTQ people. It also explores the ferocious backlash, as opponents respond to this swift and substantial progress on LGBTQ rights. The publication concludes with an emphasis that momentum towards equality is building across the world as courageous and resilient advocates fearlessly face challenges.
Equality Rising reminds us that there is still a lot of work to do. At least 75 countriescriminalize same-sex relationships and same-sex conduct may be punishable by death in up to 10 countries. HRC Global stands in solidarity with advocates everywhere against homophobia, transphobia, biphobia and all forms of hate facing the LGBTQ community across the globe.
What does this mean for Corporate Brands? What does it mean for leaders and citizens of countries? What does this mean for global citizenship?
Companies today are influential arbiters of power both as employers and citizens. Companies are catalysts of economic development and prosperity, as well as represent branded goods and services that are valued everyday by consumers worldwide. The power of firms to influence debate and social outcomes is unquestioned. Their influence as employers, as well as tax paying sources of income mean that a corporate brand can exert pressure on the political and economic agenda of communities, regions and nations. As consumers demand to know more about companies and their views on issues related to citizen welfare, and equality – the ranking of firms that are 'pro-LGBTQ' as indexed by HRC becomes even more important. Social philanthropy and citizenship are Important drivers of change, and when a firm supports an issue such as LGBTQ rights it is an important endorsement and offers legitimacy to legal and employment law enforcement. In the US, this has been at the center of the debates on Anti-LGBTQ employment discrimination attempts in state legislatures. Companies such as Starbucks, Apple, GAP and American Airlines to name a few have been ardent supporters for change and for equality. This has a very positive reputation halo for these firms and serves as a model for corporate social responsibility and citizenship. The HRC index on equality in the workplace can be seen here in full.www.hrc.org/cei.
Country Brands are also impacted by HRC's study, and this is increasingly an important issue for both attracting investment as well as Tourism revenues. The effect of human rights abuses and a political agenda of hate can be seen in the effect of perceptions or associations of how consumers see nations and their degree of tolerance and/or open and free society. Our FutureBrand Country Brand Index (insert link) identifies how the variable of tolerance and being 'good for business' are related, and how the experience of wanting to visit, live or work in a Country is affected by how 'equal' and welcoming the country is perceived as being. In Africa and the Middle East, when combined with traditional tribal culture and faith based governance, the more open, liberal and 'western' values of tolerance, equality and respect are not enshrined in law for either women or the LGBTQ communities.
As the global community of consumers and citizens connect more freely and openly, and as cross-border ideas, workforces and education begins to create collaborative networks the implications of Global Citizenship begin to hit home. In an era of populist rhetoric and xenophobia, the agenda for acceptance and tolerance is limited to the more developed economies and countries of the world. Many of these countries and their corporations are pioneering the advances both for their workers, their communities and via their governments the markets in which they operate. Global Brands and governments are working in concert to raise the consciousness of LGBTQ issues and causes related to equality, freedom and human rights. This is vital for a more open, positive and beneficial future for all people.
At FutureBrand, and in our firm IPG (Interpublic Group) we are strong advocates of equality, and of respect for individuals and of communities. Working with brands and organizations that can have a more positive future is vital to advance global prosperity, safety, security and social welfare, and FutureBrand is future positive.
Here is the most recent global equality report, Equality Rising. In addition, here are the links to a few videos released in May:
HRC Global Innovators Discuss the International LGBTQ Movement - Elvina
HRC Global Innovators Discuss the International LGBTQ Movement - Qwin
HRC Global Innovators Discuss the International LGBTQ Movement - Jaevion
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(NewsNation) — The pressure is on for airlines to improve service after a bumpy take-off to the summer travel season.
Airlines canceled more than 1,500 flights in the U.S. on Thursday, one of the worst days yet for travel as the peak summer vacation season heats up. By Friday at 1 pm ET, nearly 3,000 flights were canceled, according to FlightAware.
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The cancellations came less than three weeks after airlines kicked off the summer travel season by canceling about 2,800 flights in a five-day stretch around the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
And they happened as airline CEOs held a virtual meeting with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg — a sign of the Biden administration's concern about the prospect of snarled airports and unhappy travelers this summer.
During the meeting, Buttigieg asked the CEOs to describe steps they are taking to operate smoothly over the July 4 holiday and the rest of the summer, according to a person familiar with the call but not authorized to discuss it publicly.
Buttigieg also pushed airlines to examine whether they can handle the schedules that they have published, and to improve customer service, the person said.
The head of trade group Airlines for America, Nicholas Calio, said in a statement that industry officials appreciated the chance to talk with Buttigieg and "discuss our shared commitment to prioritizing the safety and security of all travelers."
Airlines are struggling with shortages of workers, especially pilots, that are hurting their ability to operate all their planned flights. Pilot unions at Delta, American and Southwest have said their airlines were too slow to replace pilots who retired or took leaves of absence during the early part of the pandemic.
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Two Senate Democrats said this month that the holiday weekend performance "raises questions about airline decision-making." Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Edward Markey of Massachusetts said delays and cancellations "are occurring so frequently that they are becoming an almost-expected part of travel."
The airlines blame bad weather and the Federal Aviation Administration, an arm of the Transportation Department that manages the nation's airspace. In a letter to the senators, Calio ticked off a long list of FAA delays and staffing problems over the holiday weekend.
Concern about flight problems comes as the number of air travelers in the U.S. pushes above 2.2 million a day. That is still about 300,000 fewer per day than in mid-June 2019, but crowds will grow over the next several weeks and almost certainly break the pandemic-era record set on the Sunday after Thanksgiving last year.
Bottlenecks could pop up at gateway airports where travelers enter the United States. Last weekend, the Biden administration dropped a 16-month requirement that people test negative for COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the U.S. That decision is expected to boost international travel — United Airlines said Monday that it saw an immediate increase in searches for overseas flights
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Stephen Clark
By Patricia McConnico
THE DAY I TURNED SIXTEEN, in 1970, I started flipping burgers for McDonald's in Southern California. I think my first wage was $1.35. It was a different world back then. I never had a great desire to go to college. I was working sixty or seventy hours right out of high school, and I was dedicated. I said to myself, "Hey, you know, not many people are looking at this food business as a career right now, and it will be a great situation for the cream to rise to the top and for someone who wants to move up quickly." I worked about three years with McDonald's, and then my first chance to be in management came along with another chain, called Del Taco. Eventually I took a managerial position with Church's Chicken, where I worked for seventeen years.
Today I would certainly recommend that people get their schooling. I guess you always regret what you don't have. I think education and technology are so important, but I would also say it is all about people. There's nothing like having people skills and being able to relate to people and motivate them. You know, it sounds like a cliché, but I do try to treat people like I would like to be treated. Here I am in my position, and I'll go out of my way to say hi to the mailroom person every day and to shake hands with people and call people by their first name. I think it makes people feel connected to the leadership of the company when you do that. Little things like that make a difference.
I've always felt that my success is directly related to the people that I've surrounded myself with. I had a good amount of people follow me from Church's to Taco Cabana. If you have great people and they understand what's expected of them, that's what equals success—giving them the opportunity to do that.
Stephen Clark, the president and CEO of San Antonio-based Taco Cabana, was born in Marshall, Missouri, and grew up in California. He began working at McDonald's in 1970, then took a managerial position with another chain, and eventually hired on with Church's Chicken, working his way up through management. In 1995 Clark joined Taco Cabana as its president and COO and, eighteen months later, took on the additional title of CEO. Taco Cabana, which has 125 restaurants and more than four thousand employees, just completed its eleventh consecutive quarter of growth in same store sales. At press time, Taco Cabana announced an intent to merge with New York-based Carrols Corporation.


ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Posted: 06-Oct-21
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
The University of Iowa Computer Science Department invites applications for multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor positions effective August 17, 2022. Instructional track, visiting, and/or postdoctoral positions may also be available. The Department offers the BA, BS, MCS, and PhD degrees in Computer
Science, the BA, BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Informatics, the BSE degree in Computer Science & Engineering (jointly with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering) and the BS degree in Data Science (jointly with the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science).
We seek creative and collaborative scholars from all areas of Computer Science interested in working in a collegial, supportive, and multidisciplinary environment. We are seeking candidates with research interests that align or intersect with the Department's current strengths in (i) artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, and data science; (ii) theory and algorithms; (iii) systems, networks, security, privacy, and anonymity; (iv) HCI and virtual/augmented reality; (v) programming languages, compilers, automated reasoning, formal methods, and software engineering; and (vi) applications of computer science (especially healthcare), although all are welcome to apply. Candidates must hold a PhD in computer science or a closely related discipline at time of appointment. Successful candidates must demonstrate potential for research and teaching excellence in the environment of a major research university. Prior record of scholarly publication in leading venues and prior teaching experience are desirable. Responsibilities include conducting cutting-edge research in the candidate's area of expertise, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising graduate student research, and making service and outreach contributions to the Department, the College, the University, and the discipline.
How to Apply: Applications should include a CV, a research statement (for tenure-track positions), a teaching statement, and contact information for three references. For additional information and to apply online, visit http://www.cs.uiowa.edu/hiring/. Applications received by January 15, 2022 are assured of
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About Iowa: With just over 30,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities, a member of the Big Ten conference since 1899, and an Association of American Universities member since 1909. The University is known for its balanced commitment to the arts,
sciences, and humanities. Located in Iowa City, an urbanized area of 170,000 people that is widely recognized as one of the country's most livable communities, the University offers over 200 majors and has an annual externally funded research budget of over $500M.
The Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination
on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
About University of Iowa
With over 31,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities, a member of the Big Ten conference and the Association of American Universities. The University of Iowa is composed of eleven colleges and is known around the world for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It is home to one of the nation's largest academic medical centers and the pioneering Iowa Writers' Workshop. The University of Iowa promotes work/life integration and is located in the casual yet cosmopolitan environment of Iowa City, widely recognized as one of the country's most livable communities.
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Arvind Mills to design PVH IZOD brand
March 25, 2008 - United States Of America
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation announced a new licensing agreement with Arvind Brands Ltd., a division of Arvind Mills Ltd to design and distribute apparel under its well-known IZOD sport-inspired lifestyle brand.
This strategic licensing arrangement provides Arvind Mills Ltd with the right to distribute apparel under this iconic American brand both at wholesale and through its own IZOD flagship stores in India.
"PVH is represented in India through the presence of several of its brands, including ARROW, which Arvind has distributed for more than 15 years. We have been impressed by Arvind's management team and the growth of our ARROW brand in India, as well as the number of other prominent international brands Arvind manages in India.
We believe that Arvind has the skill, business acumen, experience and infrastructure to introduce and develop successfully the IZOD brand in India." said Kenneth Wyse, President - Licensing, PVH.
"Arvind Brands is excited to be furthering its relationship with PVH - a company with which we have a close relationship," said J. Suresh, CEO of Arvind Brands.
Continuing, he said, "With this relationship, we will now have a true iconic American sportswear brand with which to build a strong presence in the sportswear segment. We believe this is a segment that is at the cusp of explosive growth in India."


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All My Heart
"Li Xu!"
Ryeowook admitted to himself that he was shocked when he heard his own Chinese name being called suddenly by Donghae. All he knew were fans were cheering in the background. And he could not quite catch what Siwon blurted out shortly after.
He threw a side-glance at Kyuhyun standing beside him who had just finished singing his line, and noticed the happiness shining on Kyuhyun's face. Ryeowook could not help but grinned when Kyuhyun was holding his microphone to his mouth a bit too long in a failed attempt of hiding the smile he was wearing.
He saw Kyuhyun moving towards Yesung's side by a step. Just then, like a magic wave, Kyuhyun gestured him to move closer. After a slight hesitation, he gave in and stepped closer to the maknae…
He checked the time on his phone. In half an hour, the plane will be reaching Suvarnabhumi Airport. He leaned forward in his seat as he threw his curious glance to the left aisle to where Yesung was sitting by himself dozing off.
At the sound of a slight paper rattling and page turning, Ryeowook returned his focus to the boy sitting to his right. Unlike his usual habit where he would fall asleep or would engage into his gaming immediately after hopping onto the plane, Kyuhyun was reading. Actually, more like studying his script for his upcoming musical.
Ryeowook sighed softly to himself as he was reminded of the hectic schedule that Kyuhyun had been facing after he took over the main leading role in "The Three Musketeers". Kyuhyun even had to go on diet just to be able to look in perfect shape for his performance. Well, he did promise Kyuhyun that he would be cooking him lots of wonderful meals after the musical is over. As for now, he would just be his personal "fruit-cutter" then.
Yesung's soothing voice began to ring in his ears as he realized "All My Heart" was playing in his i-Pod. He has always liked this song since he first heard it. First of all, it was the creation of his beloved leader Leeteuk and the adorable Henry. And second…
His thoughts were cut off when he suddenly recalled the "All My Heart" performance just hours ago in Beijing. Since K.R.Y were to leave almost immediately to catch the flight to Thailand after the concert, he did not really have the chance to ask Donghae what was the shout of his name about. Although now he felt that wouldn't it be too obvious, Donghae hyung? What if the fans and the world find out…
Ryeowook felt a sudden nudge at his arm and discovered Kyuhyun was staring at him intently. Kyuhyun asked, "Something bothering you?"
Ryeowook shook his head and whispered softly, "Not really, but I was just confused about something." He paused, then added, "Oh, remind me to ask Donghae Hyung about something when we are back in Korea."
Kyuhyun leaned back in his seat with a slight smirk formed on his lips as if he had found something interesting. He retorted amusingly, "So, you were bothered by that." Then, he moved closer to Ryeowook and whispered, "If you really wanted to know, actually I was the one who told him to shout your name."
"What?" Ryeowook's eyes widened as he carefully tried not to raise his voice upon Kyuhyun's revelation. But then, he wasn't really all too surprised when he finally gave a thought to it. That witty mind of Kyuhyun almost came up with different little ideas every so often. And when he remembered how he caught Kyuhyun staring at him during the song performance, he finally grasped part of the picture.
After a moment of silence, Ryeowook uttered softly, "But why?"
Kyuhyun knew explanation would not be a wise thing to do right there. All he said were several short phrases, "Beige. Most dangerous place is the safest place. Lyrics." After that, Kyuhyun returned his attention back to the script in front of him, as if he never carried a conversation with Ryeowook before.
Ryeowook knitted his eyebrows as his mind replayed Kyuhyun's words.
Beige? Most dangerous place is the safest place? And lyrics? How would those answer his question?
So it almost took five hours this time. Kyuhyun thought to himself when he noticed Ryeowook was smiling sweetly back at him. The Friendship Concert had ended an hour ago, and the two of them could finally enjoy some quality time together. They bided Yesung Goodbye and made their way out of the hotel when Ryeowook whispered, "You know Beige noona has a boyfriend, but you just have to be jealous, don't you?"
Kyuhyun shrugged as they made their way through the busy streets, searching for the massage shop that someone had recommended.
"And next time don't make it too obvious, although what you said were true," Ryeowook continued. The old saying of "Most dangerous place is the safest place" might hold some truth, or at least that's what Ryeowook thought Kyuhyun was meaning. Maybe fans would just dismiss that as fanservice. Although Ryeowook self-reminded himself that the something between the two of them was never fanservice.
The famous smirk of Kyuhyun had found its way on its owner's lips again, and Ryeowook knew that he was guessing it right. Ryeowook then waited and paused, when he finally heard Kyuhyun asked, "And?"
"I know. That's my wish too." Ryeowook replied sweetly. Ryeowook lowered his head a little, trying to hide his blush when Kyuhyun hummed the tune to his two lines in the bridge of "All My Heart" in a low tone.
To unfold my only crumble wish, within my wish, you and I may be together…
My first attempt to write a KyuWook fanfic.
Story inspired by SS3 Beijing All My Heart: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Enmf90WnWGU
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Call for Nominations: 2018 IUPAP Magnetism Award and Néel Medal
Inicio/Call for Nominations: 2018 IUPAP Magnetism Award and Néel Medal
The IUPAP Magnetism Award and Néel Medal are presented every three years, at the International Conference on Magnetism, to a scientist (or scientists) who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of magnetism.
A prize of $3,000 is awarded together with the medal.
The award winner will be selected by a committee composed of members of the IUPAP Commission on Magnetism (C9), together with past recipients of the Magnetism Award and Néel Medal. Nominations may be made by anyone interested in the field of magnetism.
Current members of the C9 commission are ineligible to be nominated.
The nomination papers should include:
– Citation of no more than 50 words.
– Curriculum vitae of the candidate, which must not exceed two pages in length.
– List of 10 of the candidate's most significant publications, including citation information, not to exceed one page.
– Commentary on the publications, which makes the case for the award, not to exceed two pages.
– Letters of support, up to a maximum of six pages in total.
The documents must be collated into a single pdf file called Surname_MANM.pdf, where Surname is the candidate's last name. The file should not exceed 10MB in size.
Nominations not conforming to these rules cannot be accepted.
Nominations should be sent before January 31, 2018 to the C9 Secretary (Kai Liu) by e-mail to kailiu@ucdavis.edu, and copy to hilleb@physik.uni-kl.de
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"Live At Cadogan Hall" by Marillion
January 6, 2011 Ken Pierce	Leave a comment
Artist: Marillion
Title: "Live At Cadogan Hall"
Label: Eagle Records
Genre: Acoustic Rock
I'm not going to lie to the readers and say that my two decade appreciation for Marillion music has been one of nothing but bliss because that would be wrong. Yes I began my journey with the band as a Fish fan but I also embraced the amazing vocal register and talents of Steve Hogarth when he replaced him in 1989. That being said I have ridden the roller coaster of musical output that the band has given us since H began his tenure. I loved what he brought to the band in the beginning but questioned a lot of the experimentation that was done on the whole as the later years came to pass. It seemed as though Marillion were opting to be the band that confused my musical palette the most or were actively choosing to vex those fans who wanted to clearly define what they were "all about" in terms of sound. To better explain what I mean let me say that while I loved "Marbles" when it came out, I was less than pleased with "Somewhere Else" and found myself bored to tears with their acoustic reworking on "Less Is More". Oddly enough this "Live At Cadogan Hall" was filmed during the 2009 "Less Is More" tour which I did not manage to attend when it came through town and that fact alone had me curious. I was intrigued based on not enjoying "Somewhere Else" but loving their "Somewhere Over London" live film which brought that tour to your living room. Clearly Marillion seemed able to recapture ones interest with the solid live show if they somehow missed you on the studio recording.
The 2CD set is broken up into two unique sets of material with the first half being a song by song presentation of the "Less Is More" album minus the final track of "Cannibal Surf Babe". I wonder why they did that since I love the tune. Anyways, as I listened to these tracks that were culled from "Anoraknophobia", "Marillion.com", "Season's End" and more I found myself getting more wrapped up in their being delivered in this fashion. Needless to say I really liked it, and could not wait to get my hands on the companion DVD. Hogarth is in perhaps the finest form ever and this is a great thing to listen to since he has such an amazing voice. Just as we found on the studio versions the band is offering up the music played with dulcimer, vibraphone, xylophone and acoustic guitars and electric piano as well as bass and drums. "Quartz" is a highlight of this CD as is the new track we got from "Less Is More" with "It's Not Your Fault". The second CD finds the band using the same premise as they did with the "Less Is More" album and taking a number of other classics from their repertoire and giving them a similar treatment. Highlights for me from this part of the concert were "Beautiful", "No One Can" and "The Answering Machine". "Beautiful" has remained one of my very favorites of Hogarth penned tunes and the same applies for "Easter" as each of these was just made for the acoustic setting. Don't expect any Fish material during this show as there is none to be found, but I can honestly say that you will not miss it. As I said, Marillion is a band that refuses to be forced into a genre corner and continually seeks to expand their musical exploration. I would have liked to see this CD packaged with the film but that seems to be a high hope that will never happen. If you only enjoy audio and appreciate the band then you should give this one a chance as I truly enjoyed it. Perhaps I will give the studio version of "Less Is More" another chance now that I have heard it in concert. Now onto the DVD. Stay tuned.
1.	Go!
2.	Interior Lulu
3.	Out Of This World
4.	Wrapped Up In Time
5.	The Space
6.	Hard As Love
7.	Quartz
8.	If My Heart Were A Ball
9.	It's Not Your Fault
10.	Memory Of Water
11.	This Is The 21st Century
12.	No One Can
13.	Beautiful
14.	This Train Is My Life
15.	You're Gone
16.	80 Days
17.	Gazpacho
18.	The Answering Machine
19.	Estonia
20.	Easter
21.	Three Minute Boy
Official Website: http://www.marillion.com
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by Comrade Frank on Thu Nov 27, 2014 7:37 am
Before we begin I wish to state here and now that I DO NOT speak for Easy Company Militia, nor do I speak for the Majority of the We The People Leadership; but what both these communities have in common is the freedom for citizens to express themselves. I speak only as a 'pop gun' America Soldier of no consequence, I speak only as an 'insignificant' but loyal American; I speak only as an American who believes in America First.
I also want to make it perfectly clear that I do not condone what Jude Connors did, he knows my opinion on this matter and we have moved on; so that others will know at the top what my feelings on this are: 'Using any Real World information concerning a citizen of eRepublik is wrong. You cross the line the first time you even Google for personal information on an eRepublik citizen. Openly using that information on a forum deserved and got him banned from the those forums.' ~Franklin Stone
I wish both Jude and Artela well and hope they prosper in the United Kingdom, hopefully they will become active in the UK and America may yet benefit from their friendship; but I have a feeling America well miss them both.
Reading music from the Great White North:
This is a social game and the first thing a new citizen should do is join a political party and I recommend We The People, now I will admit that most of this digital world revolves around the War Module; but for me that is not true. The only two truly social modules of eRepublik are the Media and Political Modules, they are the pillars of socialization in eRepublik; they are how America is governed and how America stays informed as to how it is being governed. Some of America's most prominent citizens will freely tell anyone who will listen that eRepublik is a dying game, while at the same time inviting you to join their party and vote for them; they will tell you that the Media died years ago as they do everything they can to Censure any conversation about current events in the General eRepublik Discussion Forum, which begs the question, 'Where should current events such as the 'Artela Affair' be discussed?
Where should Americans go to discuss events that will affect all citizens, events unfolding before their eyes; what does a new citizen think? Congress has made it very clear that this has nothing to do with Congress and in this instance I must agree with that 'distinguished' body, it has nothing to do with them and everything to do with the party politics of a Top 5 party in Congress; a party who controls a huge voting bloc of Congressional Members who essentially want to assimilate your biological signature with it's own. Where should America go to discuss the fact that a long time American and Political Leader -who has given as much or more than others- has been driven out of America? My answer to that is the Media. Many other ex-patriot Americans could be named that gave a great deal of time and 'plastic' to their Party and to National Politics, all of whom have been drive out of America; a couple of them sit in the Great White North giving America an FN headache -well not now since it looks as though our Ally the United Kingdom has taken up residence north of the border.
Over the last few days I have been thinking about the game mechanic of the 'Political Takeover', while I think this game mechanic is the lowest form of political strategy; it exist and must be addressed. The 'eUSA Government' and most American citizens stand against an immigrant from a country who is an enemy of America who comes here and joins a party, fills it with his friends and then runs for Party President; thereby threatening America. This is understandable, America experienced a PTO attack from outside our homeland; which sadly was led by a citizen who claimed to be American. My question is, 'When is it acceptable to politically takeover a party?' So the question now becomes, 'Is it acceptable for an American citizens to use the Political Takeover to gain control of a Top 5 party?'
Sadly for me that answer has to be yes. When a party harms America IMO it is more than acceptable for an America citizen and his friends to attempt a PTO of that party, if a majority of party members stand against party policy is it not the right of those Party Members to gain control of their party? The one instance I would not support is an attempt by an American citizen from another Top 5 party who joins the party and then immediately seeks the Party Presidency, I see that as an outside attempt to control another Top 5 Party; a citizen from a 6th party however may in some instances be acceptable. Current events have shown the harm that one party can cause to America, although it was a allegedly a single member who actually caused these events; it reflects poorly on the party leadership as a whole for allowing one of it's members -even the Party President- to cause a long standing and loyal American citizen to leave not only that party, but America as well.
Congressional Elections are in a few days, at that time we will elect 'in game' our party's Congressional Members; after that the action moves to the eUSA Forums. If you are new to eRepublik and if you have ambitions of being a Disraeli, Aaron Burr or even a Kim Jong-un then you will need an account on those forums; America's Congress is housed on those forums and in order to have access to Congressional Discussions you must have an account. There are two pieces of advice I will give new citizens: a) reading is the biggest part of the forums and the game of eRepublik itself, if you don't like to read then this is not the game for you -read, read; read, b) when you're done reading and begin to join in you better have thick skin -think 'War Board' and you should be all right.
In a few days America will be choosing the citizens we wish to lead our country, we will be choosing those who will influence our Foreign Affairs; does America want a party led by a citizen who has the civility of a child and who throws himself on the floor when he is denied his way influencing how America deals with World Alliances? As a country America must survive on the world stage and influence the leaders of other countries, does America really want be seen as a bunch of whiny brats who would rather drive away allies than to give up an iota of power, to be seen as a country led by citizens and parties who drive out their own best citizens over power?
The one thing I want to encourage and drive home to the 3225 American citizens is this: GET OUT AND VOTE! Even if that is your one and only visit on the 5th, 15th and 25th of each month, at least come in and cast your vote.
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A New Roots Is in the Works
By Aisha Harris
Levar Burton in Roots
Apparently one eight-hour miniseries with huge ratings—which, to be fair, came nearly 40 years ago—is not enough: Alex Haley's groundbreaking book Roots: The Saga of an American Family will be adapted once again, with the History Channel partly relying on the previous adaptation for its source material. (The network acquired the rights to both the book and the earlier film.)
The project is the latest in a recent uptick of films focusing on slavery; the last several months have seen Lincoln, Django Unchained, and 12 Years a Slave arrive in theaters. More broadly, it points to a noted increase in major productions focusing on black characters and on the subject of race.
As the Hollywood Reporter notes, it also comes at a time when the miniseries, as a format, is again attracting the interest of TV producers and executives. This may have less to do with the format's artistic possibilities and more to do with the "brand-defining and brand-supporting opportunities" miniseries supposedly provide. Nonetheless, it has led to the greenlighting of a variety of interesting projects.
Is another Roots really necessary? Maybe not. (The original miniseries, you may recall, also had a sequel, Roots: The Next Generations.) But, at the very least, it'll give plenty of black actors more work.


Architects: Roger Saubot, François Jullien, with Whitson Overcash. Renovation in 2018 by KPF and SRA Architects
Surface area: 45,000 sq.m. including 40,000 sq.m. of office space and 5,000 sq.m. of catering and retail space
Height: 47 m. 7 floors on Shopping Centre
Former name: Élysées Défense
Address: 7C, Place du Dôme - 92800 Puteaux
Nearest parking: Regional Shopping Centre
Nearest metro station: La Défense Grande Arche
Élysées Défense was included in the master plan of the Tête Défense sector as early as 1972 by Émile Ailliaud, and is one of the most emblematic of the third generation. Originally planned as a hotel, the building eventually housed offices.
A veritable horizontal tower, it leans on the roof of the Quatre-Temps. An architecture that imposes a specific structure with differences in levels. Two covered atriums make it possible, despite the thickness of the building - 43 m - to light all the rooms in the tropical gardens, located in the middle of the building and serving as a thermal buffer. Widely used in the United States, the glazed atrium offers very generous lighting. It is particularly appreciated in museums, hotels and large public buildings.
In 1995, a change of ownership led to a renovation of the building. The west gable of the building, the main facade, has a light-coloured stone cladding that contrasts with the bluish tones of the curtain walls.
In March 2016, Window benefits from a restructuring project. The work includes 40,000 sq.m. of office space as well as catering areas.
The fully transparent façade has been designed to offer multiple views of the outside.
The building revisits the standards of office real estate: flexible, circulating, mixed, technological, adapted to new ways of working (from the most integrated to the most nomadic), offering spaces for conviviality (catering, services) and connected collaboration and conforming to the major international standards.
The project is based on a triple perspective:
reinventing tertiary real estate,
to offer a space of influence on the world to large French companies
help shape what La Défense will be like in 20 years.
The high terrace, with its shops and restaurant areas, is accessible to all, giving the impression of a balcony overlooking the city to create a new experience of La Défense.
The Saubot agency was born from the association of Roger Saubot (1931-1999) with François Jullien in 1964. The two architects specialized in the construction of high-rise commercial buildings and collaborated with many international firms, most of them American. In 1985, they designed the Bouygues Construction head office in Guyancourt, in partnership with Kevin Roche and John Dinkeloo.
Associated with the famous Skidmore, Owings and Merrill agency, they participated in 1964 in the Fiat Tower project (which became the Areva Tower in 1979). They then established themselves as the architects of La Défense and were involved in 11 projects, ensuring the transition to more energy-efficient and better-lit buildings (Total Coupole, France Télécom, Veritas offices, etc.). Roger Saubot and François Jullien then continued their career working for the Disney Festival at Eurodisney in 1992 and the American Center - now the Cinémathèque Française.
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Cattails, Speckled Alders and Golden Tamaracks
Memories of Canine Companionship and Magic Moments in the Great Out-Of-Doors
by Leon "Buckshot" Anderson
My friend Eddie started life at a big disadvantage. That is if being able to easily enjoy numerous outdoor activities is the yardstick we are using for measurement. But fortunately for my buddy, eventually he was able to move to another locale that allowed him to "make up for lost time".
The Prolog to this collection of tales introduced you to Eddie. Not that I'm looking for any gold stars for doing so, but I helped introduce him to the wonderful world of duck hunting, and guided him to his first buck.
Over the nearly sixty years we have known each other we've chased just about everything that has fins, fur or feathers. But he, like me, puts duck hunting at the top of his list of favorite outdoor adventures.
For a number of years before Eddie moved from Chicago to LaCrosse, Wisconsin, he made an annual pilgrimage to Northern Wisconsin to hunt waterfowl with his friend. Generally his trip occurred in early to mid November when the divers were southbound.
On this particular hunt we shared an experience that Eddie somehow still finds highly amusing, even though it took place about thirty duck seasons ago. And when Eddie and I are together he somehow always finds someone to tell the tale to, just to watch me squirm.
Hell, what are friends for anyway?
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We were sure we'd have a good day when our canoe hit the thin layer of ice once we left the channel that flows between Upper and Lower Allequash Lake. But then, we weren't surprised, as the mercury in the thermometer at my house, which was nailed to an old red pine, was nestled well into the low teens.
As we paddled into a brisk northwest breeze it sent small jets of spray into our overloaded craft, which froze immediately upon anything it came in contact with. What a wonderful duck hunting morning it was going to be!
Twenty minutes of bucking a quartering wind created a bit of sweat on our bodies, which at the time felt pretty nice. We'd pay for that later. Our blind was on a tiny rocky outcropping, which somehow supported a fairly dense grove of speckled alders and marsh grass. My blind was badly in need of repair. While I waded out on the gravel bar which stretched southward from our island, and positioned our three dozen bluebill decoys, Eddie made repairs to what just two weeks earlier had been a really nice blind.
Finishing with the decoy duty, I dragged my canoe into the alders, tipped it over, and scattered a few gobs of grass and dried weeds over its bottom to break up the outline. Then we settled in to wait for legal shooting time.
Behind our small outcropping of granite boulders and gravel was a fifteen-acre bay filled with wild rice. Hopefully, some northern migrants would decide to stop here for breakfast, spot our fakes, and fly by for a look, or set down for a visit. Duke sat out in front of our blind and panted. Eddie and I poured some hot coffee into our ice-cold thermos cups and gulped it down while there was still some warmth in the liquid. We still had nearly a half-hour to wait.
The wind continued to pick up as daylight slowly fought with the darkness of night. As usual, the first early blush of pink along the eastern horizon gradually turned to orange, then yellow, as Old Sol began winning a battle that had been going on for probably several million years.
Our wait was not without encouragement, as we heard a whistle of wings in the gloom above us, causing our pulse rates to increase and goose bumps to pop up on various parts of our anatomy. We drank a second cup of coffee and devoured several chocolate chip cookies. And finally it was time!
"Cattails, Speckled Alders and Golden Tamaracks" contains twenty true short stories, which highlight memorable outings the author has experienced over the past six decades. Using the out-of-doors as a setting, these tales will immerse the reader in numerous remote, pristine places spanning much of the North American Continent.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
The staring roles are shared by the author's numerous outdoor friends, canine companions, and co-stars many of Ma Nature's creatures.
The bonding that occurs between master and dog is a central theme that is interwoven throughout the tales, as well as the way our human values concerning man's relationship with nature changes as our aging process advances.
The author's deep love and concern for the world's wild places is subtlety laced throughout the stories by "Buckshot", the Master Story Teller of the Northwood's"!
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Leon "Buckshot" Anderson has spent the better part of six decades living in and being a part of the great out of doors. He began guiding fisherpersons when he was fourteen, and achieved such a degree of professionalism as an outdoorsman, he was honored by being inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as a "Legendary Guide" in 2001<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
Writing has been one of his passions since boyhood and many of his stories and tales have been published in numerous outdoor publications and newspapers. Besides "Cattails, Speckled Alders and Golden Tamaracks", he has authored three additional books "Last of a Dying Breed", "Growing Up Isn't All Fishing and Hunting", and "Evil, Veiled by Darkness".
He also writes weekly and monthly outdoor columns for two local newspapers.


Who should pay for property damage caused by extreme weather?
by Kate Mackenzie, The Climate Institute 14 June 2016
Kate Mackenzie
It's not just the owners of Collaroy mansions teetering on the edge of the shore who might find themselves having to foot the bill for damage to their properties from the latest weather disaster. Some residents in inland flood-ravaged areas such as Picton and Camden in NSW, and Tasmania, won't have flood insurance – or may not be covered if it's not deemed to be a flood.
Meanwhile new housing continues to be built in risky areas, when we haven't even figured out what to do, as a society, about those who are living in existing dwellings that are at high risk.
Politicians who should know better have been grandstanding about what insurers should do for those hit by the storm. But when the risk is high, so is the insurance premium. A low-lying house in a floodzone will pay more for insurance than a highset one; and good luck finding the elusive policy that covers "actions of the sea", especially as sea levels are known to be rising. Insurers are not charities and will not cover events that are expected to happen with costly frequency.
Governments, by contrast, are supposed to represent all of society.
So who will protect the people hurt by this disaster, and others like them, as the sea level rises and extreme weather damages more homes and businesses? Is it even possible to protect them? And if so, who should pay?
These are all questions we should be asking. In fact, they've been asked many, many times before. By the Productivity Commission (twice, in 2012 and 2014), the Treasury, the Australian Government Actuary, industry groups, cross-industry alliances, a national inquiry into disaster insurance, various discussion papers, and more – ourselves at The Climate Institute included. It is not as if we don't know what needs to be done.
It is no wonder that the Productivity Commission dryly mentioned that "groundhog day anecdotes abound" in this area.
"Current government natural disaster funding arrangements are not efficient, equitable or sustainable," the Commission wrote. "They are prone to cost shifting, ad hoc responses and short-term political opportunism."
The government has not responded to that review, by the way; nor has it responded to the Northern Australia Insurance Premiums Taskforce, which attempts to address skyrocketing premiums arising from high cyclone damage payouts. Few if any recommendations from the earlier reviews have been comprehensively implemented.
When asked about uninsured losses, the NSW minister for Emergency Services, David Elliott, told the ABC: "This is why we tell people, when you buy property, when you take out an insurance policy, make sure you know what your insurance policy covers. It's not the role of the government."
Mr Elliott is partly right. Of course, government should not be underwriting risks taken by private individuals for their own benefit. Yet many people don't understand the risks they're taking, let alone who is expected to foot the bill.
I wonder if Mr Evans has tried to find all the available hazard information on a NSW residential property lately? Problems with hazard information are well-documented. In some parts of the state, you still can't get even historical flood records from your local council.
Meanwhile, we have seen a boom in residential construction in Australia in the past few years. Yet in 2012, the state governments of NSW, Queensland and Victoria "all took action to weaken or reverse" planning laws that would reduce new developments in at risk areas. Hence we have local governments approving developments they believe are too risky, and legal battles over sea adaptation measures. In some cases this is being addressed now, but tentatively and slowly, and still at the state level.
Perhaps the most egregious example of policy amnesia is the "National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy", published in a rush in December 2015 as the government highlighted its international credentials during the Paris climate talks.
It's not so much a "strategy" as a mishmash of unfounded assertions, pretty graphics, excuses and sheepish acknowledgements. On the topic of "built environment", it refers to another "strategy" on critical infrastructure, a vague and broad document which makes zero mention of climate change or even weather. It also references the "Enhancing Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment: Roadmap", which can only be found buried in the minutes of a WA Local Government Association from 2012. Which is a shame, because its recommendations are very good and thorough.
Meanwhile, coastal councils are crying out for a nationally coordinated approach to coastal planning. They have made clear in numerous submissions over the years that fear of litigation and costly challenges is the number one factor preventing them from taking a prudent approach to development in coastal areas and flood zones. That's why the Gold Coast council approved a big development on a former cow paddock in the Carrara flood plains – but specified that it must include a flood-proof helipad, two boat skippers, warning lights and enough non-perishable food and water to suffice for three days of stranding. The council said it had no choice, citing the cost of appealing.
State and federal politicians, despite their recent statements, can and should be doing more to prepare Australians for the impacts of climate change – ensuring information is available, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and, above all, preparing us for the future, rather than responding in piecemeal, unpredictable and expensive ways.
It will be difficult, but a lot of groundwork has been laid already by scientists, lawyers, engineers and even policy-makers. If this is not tackled, more and more of us will find ourselves in unexpectedly dangerous and costly predicaments.
Kate Mackenzie is The Climate Institute's investment and governance policy manager. She is also the author of its recently released There goes the neighbourhood: Climate change, Australian property and the financial sector report.
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City Heat: Tel Aviv
By Teresa Levonian Cole
Israel may often be in the news, yet the wide-ranging attractions of Tel Aviv for travellers are often overlooked. Teresa Levonian Cole picks five reasons to visit.
The great outdoors: Inacompact, energetic city of just 50 square kilometres, the best way to get around is on foot - or astride a 'Green bicycle': Tel Aviv's version of Boris bikes. While away the hours at pavement cafes, sipping fresh pomegranate juice. The beaches have their own allure and soundtrack - the splat of paddle balls resounding in the air - with a set of regulars, such as the dog walkers on 'Dog Beach' or Nordau Beach, which has separate days for men and women. The fashionable set, meantime, repairs to the entry-fee seclusion of Gordon Pool (www.gordon-pool.co.il), overlooking the marina - a Tel Aviv institution since 1956.
Food & drink: The city has blossomed into a veritable foodie destination. From humble hummus restaurants - such as Jaffa's famous Ali Karavan - to sushi shacks on Rothschild Boulevard, luscious fruit stalls in Carmel Market and trendy eateries at the redeveloped Tel Aviv Port, variety abounds. Try a traditional breakfast of beans in the cobbled streets of the Yemenite Quarter, where grandmothers serve up homely fare. At Dallal (www.dallal.info), in arty Neve Tzedek, taste one of the world's best burgers with caramelised onions, fried egg and truffle mousse, on brioche, followed by cocktails and snacks at Rothschild 12 (www.rothschild12.co.il), haunt of musicians and writers. And for something inspirational, head to Popina (www.popina.co.il): from the beetroot margarita with coriander and ginger, to the steamed cheesecake with pistachio and yuzu - it's all heaven.
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The Bullet Factory: Now a historic museum concealed beneath the laundry of a former kibbutz (communal settlement), this underground factory (eng.shimur.org/Ayalon-institute/) secretly manufactured millions of bullets between 1945 and 1948, under the nose of the British for use in the War of Independence. The story, brilliantly brought to life by young guides, is a testament to human determination and ingenuity - from the smuggling of machinery from Poland, to the installation of sun lamps, to tan the clandestine workers who were supposedly toiling in the fields. It's a unique experience - and, we are assured, not one bullet from this factory was fired against the British, who had become both friends and dupes of the crypto-kibbutzniks.
Architecture & design: Tel Aviv's 'White City' is home to a remarkable collection of Eclectic-style buildings from the Twenties, its architecture evolving a decade later into the more restrained and functional Bauhaus style - of which there are some 4,000 examples. The twenty-first century, meantime, has seen the arrival of 'starchitects' such as Ron Arad, whose ribbon - like Design Museum (www.dmh.org.il), inspired by the sand dunes, is a spiralling orange beacon for cutting-edge exhibitions. Flair for design filters into every area - as the boutiques of Shabazi Street will reveal.
Hotel: In the sweltering summer months, what better than a refreshing sea breeze and views over the seemingly limitless Mediterranean coastline from a suite at Royal Beach Hotel (www.isrotel. com)? This cool new addition to the city's seafront hotels brings boutique ethos to a full-service hotel and an extraordinarily large, open-air swimming pool on the fourth floor. It is perfect for those seeking a central location - and serves what has to be one of the best breakfasts in all Tel Aviv.
Ways and means: Teresa Levonian Cole travelled as a guest of British Airways (www.ba.com) and Pomegranate Travel (020-3617 1826; www.pomegranate-travel.com), specialists in tailor-made holidays in Israel. A three-night stay at Royal Beach Hotel, B&B, including a private city tour and airport transfers, costs from £420, excluding flights.
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Eva Goldfarb says she and her St. Louis Park High School classmates have all had the same disturbing dream. In it, a shooter targets their school, much like one did in Parkland, Florida, killing 17 students.
"I wanted to say 'gosh what a horrible nightmare,'" she told a packed hearing room at the Minnesota legislature, "but I realized it can't even be classified as a nightmare. Because even though it has monsters and terror, nightmares aren't real. This is all too real, and we know it too well, and we've known it for too long."
"You are legislators and it is your job to keep us safe from gun violence in our school."
Goldfarb was testifying in favor of one of two gun violence prevention bills that have languished in the Republican-controlled Public Safety Committee for more than a year. Chair Rep. Brian Johnson (R) granted a hearing on the bills after bill author Rep. Dave Pinto publicly asked him to do so last week on the House floor. One bill would expand background checks. The other would allow family or police to ask a court to take away guns from someone who exhibits "red flags" indicating they may use the guns for violence.
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Testimony from Goldfarb and law enforcement officers in favor of the bills was countered by testimony from gun rights groups. Robert Doar of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus said the background checks were "unconstitutional" and a survey of his members show that 95% of gun owners oppose them. That runs counter to most surveys that show 90% of Americans support expanded background checks and among National Rifle Association members (NRA) 72% support expanded background checks.
"No background check can stop an evil mind," said Joseph Olsen with the Gun Owners Civil Rights Alliance.
Pinto said that no single policy change would prevent all gun violence deaths, but reasonable steps need to be taken.
The committee voted to table the bills, dimming the chances that they will reach the full House for a vote this session. Only one Republican, Rep. Keith Franke, voted with the Democrats to prevent the background check bill from being tabled.
Despite the vote, Pinto saw positive signs in today's hearing. "I heard general agreement that we should be taking steps to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people." He thinks he heard a willingness to pass the bills this session.
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DiPietro Law Group, PLLC Nov 26, 2018
Our legal team at DiPietro Law Group, PLLC routinely features blog posts about unique and important aspects of the divorce process, as well as other matters of family law. That's due to the fact that divorce and family law can be complex and highly unfamiliar territory for most people looking to resolve their matters, and that educating yourself about the process can help immensely as you prepare, manage your expectations, and make informed decisions about your future.
While our team takes our role as advocates and legal guides seriously, we also know it's beneficial to take a step back from the intricate details of particular laws and look as divorce and family laws from a different point of view. In fact, taking a look at laws from other states, different times, and other countries can provide a refreshing view on what it means, and has meant, to be married and divorced – at least to some people or legislatures. Now only can this help provide a better understanding of the complexity and variance in laws that govern our personal affairs and relationships, it can also provide a few needed laughs.
Below are some of the most unusual divorce laws from around that world that, remarkably, still exist today:
Divorce is still illegal in a lot of place – Divorce may have its origins in ancient Rome, but it's a relatively "new" process in many places that has been subject to various ideas and rules of law throughout the years. In a younger country like the U.S., citizens have generally always had the right to divorce, though not always the right to marry who they please or the social support to terminate an unhappy union. In other places around the world, however, long-standing prohibitions or limitations on divorce still exist. In the Philippines, for example, divorce is illegal for all Filipinos, except for Filipinos of Islamic faith. Only civil annulments are permitted, but requirements for lengthy legal separation and long and costly court procedures make it an unpopular option. While the Philippines' House of Representatives introduced a bill to legalize divorce for the first time in the nation's history in 2018, it still remains a divisive topic.
Strict requirements, or a lack thereof – While there are certain procedures that must be met in order to divorce in the U.S., laws in some countries go much further. In Chile, a nation which only recently introduced a form of legal divorce, current laws mandate spouses to meet many requirements before their divorce can be finalized. Among these are providing a "valid reason" for divorce which must be approved by the court, and having been separated from one's spouse for multiple years. While some laws may take this type of approach, others are astonishingly simple. Eskimo people need only to live separately, and not for any specific period of time, to end a marriage. A Tennessee law inexplicably still in effect permits men to divorce their wives so long as they provide them with 10 pounds of beans, 5 pounds of apples, meat, and enough yarn to knit stockings for a year. For some, that might actually be a better trade off than dividing marital assets between spouses for the purposes of property division.
New marriages and "remarriage"– Divorce in many ways can provide a fresh start, and for some people that means getting married again. However, some divorce laws restrict the abilities of divorcees to do whatever they want. In Japan, women, but not men, must wait at least 6 months after divorce before they can finalize a new marriage. In Kentucky, a law still on the books prevents gluttons for punishment, or severely conflicted people, from marrying a person who they have already divorced three times.
Unusual grounds for divorce – It wasn't until 1983 that all but two states (South Dakota and New York) adopted some form of not-fault divorce laws, which means spouses don't need to cite a reason for terminating their marriage apart from "irreconcilable differences." Even in countries like the UK, spouses still have to cite a reason for getting divorced, though British government is trying to pass a no-fault divorce law. In the U.S., fault-based divorces are still available, and may be appropriate in some cases, such as those involving domestic violence or abandonment. While those reasons makes sense, other grounds for divorce still on the books today make little. For example, you can cite mistreatment of mother-in-law as a valid grounds for divorce in Wichita, Kansas, "attempted murder" as a reason for ending a marriage in Tennessee, and even failure to get permission for false teeth in Vermont. Divorce grounds from other countries can be just as strange. Women in Samoa have reason to divorce their forgetful husbands if they fail to remember their birthday, and women in Saudi Arabia whose husbands don't bring them fresh coffee also have legal permission to end a marriage.
Married on a dare – Marriages are borne in all types of different ways, from young love and long-standing relationships to carefully planned unions and spur of the moment shotgun weddings. In Delaware, which must have had some type of widespread problem at some point in its history, spouses who get married on a dare or in jest can cite a law allowing them to obtain an annulment.
While they're worth a chuckle, these laws are a great reminder that societal views on marriage and divorce, as well as the laws which govern them, are always evolving. In fact, we've discussed just that in recent blogs about increasing rates of married couples who opt for prenuptial agreements, rising rates of "Gray Divorce," involving older couples, and new tax laws which will soon take effect and change how spousal support is treated under the U.S. tax code. As divorce and family law attorneys, it is our job to stay apprised of these changes, to identify and evaluate how our local courts apply the law to various cases, and use that insight for the benefit of our clients.
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