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University Council at 50: 'Everything in Leiden was a tad more Leiden'
After the May elections a new University Council has now taken seat. The university democracy is the result of the long-lived national student protests in 1969. Students from Leiden joined the protests for greater representation, although their actions were less revolutionary than at other universities. While they 'occupied' part of the Academy Building, exams continued regardless.
Note: this article was first published on 17 May, in the week of the university elections. On 9 June 2021 it is exactly 50 years ago that the first sitting of the Leiden University Council took place.
For the origins of the University Council we have to go back to the turbulent 1960s. Inspired by the fierce French student protests, Dutch students demanded more participation in the authoritarian universities there. They took to the streets en masse in 1969 and rowdily occupied university administration buildings. Students in Tilburg confiscated the rector's office and renamed their university 'Karl Marx University'. For days, Amsterdam students occupied the Maagdenhuis, the administration building of the University of Amsterdam.
The temporary command centre in the gewelfkamer at the Academy Building. Students in discussion with university administrators including Professor Huib Drion (with the white hair). Photo: Eric Koch/Anefo Nationaal Archief.
Command centre in Academy Building
And what about Rapenburg in Leiden? What happened there? 'Everything in Leiden was a tad more Leiden",' says sociologist Kees Schuyt in his book Op zoek naar het hart van de verzorgingsstaat. The shouting was less loud, the violence less violent, the demands less demanding and the occupation less occupying.' In his recent book De glazen toren, historian Pieter Slaman also looks back at the protests in Leiden. He describes how it all began with a gathering of around 1,700 people in the Pieterskerk church, followed by the 'occupation', from 8 to 20 May, of the gewelfkamer in the Academy Building. The students discussed and planned their actions here, but the Academy Building stayed open and exams carried on regardless. The porter made sure it all remained decent.
'The shouting was less loud, the violence less violent, the demands less demanding and the occupation less occupying.'
The University Council was given a lot of power
All those different types of student protest had some effect. The De Jong government relented and introduced a democratic governing system at the universities. The new University Council (UR), which started in Leiden in 1971, was initially given a lot of power. All proposals by the Executive Board had first to be approved by the UR, and the UR could even recommend to the minister that the president of the board be dismissed. The boards began to take more account of the wishes of the students and staff.
But it was often anything but harmonious. There were frequent heated debates in the council and these were not always about the university. In the 1970s, for instance, the UR wanted the Board to express its concern to the ambassadors of repressive regimes like in South Africa. In Leiden and outside, university administrators were worried about the extent of the student participation because they believed this caused more division and less resolution. The system also began to fall out of favour with politicians, and in 1997 the Kok I government curtailed the UR's powers.
University Council meeting with protest against the South African apartheid regime, September 1976. Photo: Jan Holvast/Academic Historical Museum Leiden.
UR keeps the Executive Board on its toes
The powers of the University Council may have been curtailed, but it still has some influence, says Slaman. The Executive Board still has to present budgets and strategic plans to the UR and ask for advice. And the Board is aware that the plans will be assessed and are public. Slaman: 'For matters that directly affect students and staff, such as a safe environment, teaching quality and working conditions, the University Council is still their main representative towards the Executive Board. This makes it a good idea for the Board to take account of the community's voice.' To channel the students from 1969: cherish your democratic right and vote this week.
Banner: Discussion during student protest in May 1969. Students talk to administrators in the Academy Building Photo: Eric Koch/Anefo
Text: Linda van Putte
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Griffins Garden Centre & Restaurant in Dripsey, Co. Cork has won Ireland's Best Scone 2015, awarded by Goodall's and Odlums.
Goodall's and Odlums, two mainstays in Irish baking, presented the award to Griffins Garden Centre in Dublin Merrion Hotel after a vote the public and a panel of experts.
Ireland's Best Scone has been running for four years and year-on-year, the competition has increased in terms of both nominations and votes. In late April, nominations were received from hundreds of people via Twitter and Facebook, and over the past two weeks, over two thousand votes were cast by the public for their favourite scone from the list of ten finalists.
Griffins Garden Centre and restaurant, owned by Margaret Griffin, has been in business for 30 years and is renowned for their quality produce, with regular customers travelling from across Co. Cork and from further afield.
Speaking after winning the award, Griffin said: "Being named as a finalist in Ireland's Best Scone was incredible. We received huge support from our customers and the local community throughout the voting stages but to be named as the overall winner of Ireland's Best Scone in unbelievable!"
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Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell, who matched his career high with 30 points, drives between Memphis Grizzlies guard Delon Wright, left, and center Joakim Noah in the first half on Friday.
By Dan WoikeStaff Writer
Reporting from Memphis —
Right in front of the best seats in FedEx Forum, Montrezl Harrell spread talcum powder on the scorer's table before scooping some and rubbing his hands together.
His mind was processing everything around him: the game, the score, the situation. And in an instant, that energy moved from his mind down through his right arm into a clenched fist.
Bam! He punched the scorer's table. He was ready to go.
Harrell, one of the best bench players in the NBA this year, adopted that routine sometime last season and didn't break from it Friday, pounding that table before pounding the Memphis Grizzlies in the Clippers' 112-106 win.
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"It's about locking in," Harrell said. "When I hit that table, my mind is focused. Boom. Game time."
Harrell scored 30 points, tying his career high, in only 14 attempts from the field thanks to an eight-for-10 night from the line. It's the sixth time this season he's scored 25 or more, and the Clippers have won five of those games.
On the way to the shower after the game, guard Patrick Beverley teased Harrell about the two missed free throws, reminding him he could've had 32.
"I'm not going to apologize for wanting you to be great," Beverley said on his way out.
Mike Conley led Memphis with 25 points and 10 assists and Joakim Noah came off the bench for 22 points and 11 rebounds. The Grizzlies were without rookie Jaren Jackson Jr., who could miss significant time with a deeply bruised quadriceps muscle.
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Tanzania is a natural paradise, here you will find many great national parks become an icon of the photographic safari, the route taken by the Great Migration of wildebeests and zebras takes place largely in Tanzanian territory in one of the most famous parks in the world: the Serengeti National Park.
The Serengeti plains are the very idea of the African savannah, the endless expanses, dotted only by a few acacia trees, are the territory where an incredible variety of species of animals live and breed, are the arena of epic battles to conquer females and for the defense of the territory, they are the territory of the cheetahs fast hunt and of the majestic lions and above all it is the scenario that is the background to the Great Migration, more than a half million wildebeests and zebras running along the circuit of life always in search of new pastures.
The crater of the Ngorongoro is the earthly representation of Eden; imploded inside the caldera of an extinct volcano it was created, over the centuries, a perfectly balanced environment where they can live buffalos, lions, rhinos, hyenas, caracals and numerous species of antelopes.
The Ngorongoro is a self-sufficient microcosm, there is a lake that provides the necessary water, grasslands, small hills and wooded areas and the volcano walls are covered with dense vegetation growing thanks to the humidity of the morning mists.
The Ngorongoro Crater is not the only volcano on Tanzanian soil; along the Great Rift Valley in fact there are several volcanoes, the most famous is undoubtedly the Kilimanjaro, the highest solitary mountain in the world, there is also the Meru Mount dominating the Arusha area while the Ol Doinyo Lengai overlooks the Natron Lake.
You can make excursions to conquer the summit of these volcanoes, the Kilimanjaro Mount, with its 5,895 meters height, is a challenge for even the most trained athletes, simpler instead climbing to the top of the Meru Mount that also gives sightings of different species of wildlife, while you can ascend the Ol Doinyo Lengai to attend a religious ceremony of the Maasai, who are used to bring gifts to the gods on the crater rim.
Arusha is the city from which most of the safari in the Northern circuit start; it is also the city of coffee, there are many plantations that you can visit; Arusha is also venue to the Arusha National Park, where you may spot white and black colobus and many species of birds as well as giraffes, buffalos, different species of antelopes and hundreds of thousands of pink flamingos both greater and lesser.
The nearby Tarangire and Manyara Lake National Parks guarantee the sighting of the many elephant herds of Tanzania and the majestic baobabs.
To the South lies the Southern parks circuit, the Ruaha National Park and the Selous Game Reserve.
The Ruaha is the first natural park by extension of the entire Tanzania, home to all the typical animals of the African savannah: lions, hyenas, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, elephants, giraffes, zebras and many species of antelopes.
The Selous Game Reserve is divided into two sections, a naturalist one for photo safaris and another one dedicated to hunting, in the park there is a high concentration of animals such as elephants, crocodiles, hippos and wild dogs and many species of birds.
The region overlooking the Tanganyika Lake is home to two major parks for the conservation of primates, especially chimpanzees: the Mahale Mountains National Park and the Gombe Stream National Park.
Tanzania is not only a paradise for safari but also the ideal destination for those who want to relax in the sun on the beautiful beaches, Zanzibar is the holiday capital in the name of long white beaches and blue candid waters; but in Zanzibar, visiting Stone Town, you can also discover the island's history, that played an important role in trade and slave trade in the Indian Ocean for several centuries.
Another island that lies off the coast of Tanzania is the island of Mafia where you can go hiking and diving in order to closely observe the marine life and the huge whale shark.
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Editor's note: Ashley Eckstein, founder of the Her Universe line of apparel and accessories for fangirls, is a huge fangirl herself. Her devotion to "Star Wars" extends far beyond the four seasons of voice acting she's logged on "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," which airs on Cartoon Network. The show's season finale will air March 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. (Cartoon Network, like CNN, is owned by parent company Time Warner.) Eckstein's love of the character she plays in the cartoon series, Ahsoka Tano, fostered a growing desire to dress up as Ahsoka. This is her account of reaching that goal.
For kids, it's completely normal to dress up in costume.
When I was a little girl, I used to dress up all the time, and not just for Halloween. We had a giant dress-up bag full of costumes! My sister and I would tear through that bag during playtime, and every day we were different characters.
We had beautiful princess dresses, a pirate costume, a Punky Brewster outfit, a Cousin Itt costume from "The Addams Family," an authentic Disney Alice in Wonderland dress (my favorite!) and, as seen in the photo below, a Karate Kid costume. I was a total tomboy and for my school pictures, I insisted on wearing my Karate Kid uniform.
Why, then, is it considered nerdy, weird or socially unacceptable by the general population for adults to dress up as their favorite characters, outside of Halloween?
As any true fanboy or fangirl knows, dressing up in costume is called "cosplay," and, as adults, many of us take this hobby very seriously. We spend hours perfecting these costumes and find a lot of pride and joy in debuting our works at local conventions or events. Go to Dragon*Con in Atlanta and you will behold some of the most amazing costumes you've ever seen, complete with a parade through the downtown streets showcasing the meticulous work of many hardcore fans. FULL POST
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Vikings open season with loss to Panthers
SHOT: Senior forward Madalyn Robrock paced the Vikings with 18 points during Huntington North's season-opening 53–46 loss to Snider on Tuesday.
The Huntington North girls basketball team lost their first game of the season to Snider by a score of 53–46 Tuesday night on Bob Straight Court in North Arena.
The loss started the Vikings' record at 0–1 on the young season.
Huntington North got off to a rough start in the contest, turning the ball over regularly due to Snider's high-pressure defensive scheme. The Panthers held a 14–7 lead after the first quarter of play.
However, the Vikings responded well in the second quarter, turning the tables and outscoring Snider 14–7 in the quarter to send the game into halftime tied at 21–21. Huntington North opened the frame on a 7–2 run to close the gap.
The third quarter was tightly contest, featuring a back-and-forth style of play. The frame resulted in a 15–13 advantage for the Panthers, giving Snider a 36–34 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Despite Huntington North's strong play during the second and third quarters, the Vikings could not sustain their performance, as Snider exploded for a 10–2 run to start the fourth quarter. Though the Vikings would string together a 6–0 run of their own later in the fourth quarter, it proved to be too little, too late for Huntington North, as Snider ultimately claimed a 53–46 victory.
"We talked a lot about breaking the press because we can't simulate that here in practice, so we talked about it," said head coach Heidi Lawson. "I thought the girls did a pretty good job. I think what killed us was the half-court pressure. That's something that we're going to have to work on. They're somewhat young and I'm okay with that. At least they're learning and listening. So, we're just going to move on from this, but it's a good experience for us to be here and play against Snider."
Senior forward Madalyn Robrock paced the Viking offense, draining 18 points and adding a team-high nine rebounds.
Freshman guard Leah Campbell finished second in points for Huntington North with 12 while tallying a team-leading five assists in the game.
Freshman forward Addy Wiley, sophomore guard Reece Colclesser and sophomore center Katelynn Arnold rounded out the Viking scoring, recording nine, five and two points, respectively.
Coclesser led the defensive efforts for the Vikings, registering a trio of Huntington North's six steals in the contest.
"I thought Addy Wiley did a nice job," Lawson said. "She came in and face-guarded (Snider guard Zoe Wilson) for us and did a pretty good job. … (Robrock) just needs to hit those inside shots and we'll be up by 20 points."
The Vikings will return to the court on Nov. 9 when they host North Side. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. on Bob Straight Court in North Arena.


Forgotten art of architecture
November 22, 2013 · by Your Herald	· in arts.	·
• Malcolm Mackay wants to see beauty in modern buildings.
Classic architecture is ailing and architects have forgotten the skills of old, says local urban designer Malcolm Mackay.
"The current generation of architects have lost their way, they've lost their training: They just put stuff together and hope it looks okay," the Mt Hawthorn local says.
"Sometimes it does, and more than often it doesn't."
He's seeking to revive what he regards as a near-dead art form with his exhibition of hand-drawn designs inspired by classic architecture the world over.
"It all started with an epiphany that I had in Adelaide a couple of years ago: Adelaide has a fantastic collection of old buildings because it hasn't had as much development as Perth.
"I thought 'not only is this beautiful, but there's not many people around who can do this any more.
"Up until the early 1900s, proportion, elegance and doing things beautifully was a major preoccupation.
"In the olden days the buildings had a lot more richness to them, the ornamentation and the details made them great to look at."
Mackay, who sees his fair share of designs by sitting on development assessment panels that oversee approval of big projects in Perth, says it's a myth the old-style ornamentations are prohibitively expensive.
"They only account for 12 to 15 per cent of the building cost."
As to why architects have lost their way: "Sometimes it's developer pressure to make it as cheap as possible, but I think it's actually a cultural thing.
"Architects moved into a modernist phase in the '20s or '30s and they just got stuck there and never came back". It's a phase he characterises as, "very stripped down, steel, glass, concrete, no ornamentation, rectangles and boxes".
Mackay says the community feels, "an element of frustration and disappointment with what architects do" but he thinks they should speak up about what they want to see in new developments.
"I'd love to see architects and the community talking to each other again, and for architects to discover what it is that turns the community on and get back into that space again.
"That's the message I'm trying to send out: Not all is lost, not all architects are into boring buildings, we can do it differently.
'There's a lot of apathy, people get ground down. You may only be one voice, but if everybody decides to speak out you would get a groundswell of opinion."
Malcolm Mackay's The Forgotten Art of Architecture is at Linton & Kay Galleries, level 1/137 St Georges Terrace from November 24 to December 12.
by DAVID BELL
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A man walked into a hospital early Wednesday and told investigators he was shot in the Little Village neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
About 2:15 a.m., the 32-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the back and walked into University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, according to Chicago Police.
He said the shooting happened at South Western and South Blue Island avenues, police said. His condition was not immediately available.


Winds of change blowing through Lake Vyrnwy
ONE of Wales' most famous beauty spots could be managed by multiple owners following the "biggest land sale for decades", it was claimed last night.
Water firm Severn Trent put the Lake Vyrnwy Estate in Llanwddyn in Mid Wales up for sale last July with a price tag of £11m on a 125-year lease.
The land is being split into four lots by property firm, Knight Frank, and the utilities firm is now preparing to vote on its favoured bid at a board meeting, with the result now expected within weeks, rather than days.
The only known bidders for the estate – comprising more than 23,315 acres – are international businessman Rhys Jones, 41, from Bala; the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Cymru and Mid Wales Housing.
RSPB Cymru and Mid Wales Housing Association have submitted a joint bid.
It is believed Mr Jones has offered the RSPB a nature reserve agreement for 125 years to ensure the protection of wildlife. Sources close to him suggest that if he does not obtain the RSPB farm he will have difficulty in committing the £2m investment as the estate will be fragmented.
A nature reserve preserved by the RSPB would be one solution for Severn Trent to consider, provided the Countryside Council for Wales provides environmental advice and works with the successful bidder.
Yesterday Powys councillor Simon Baynes, who represents Llanwddyn, said he thinks multiple ownership may be the best option. "I have believed for some time now that it is highly likely that the RSPB and Rhys Jones, could be a part of the solution," he said.
"If there are multiple owners, more time will be needed to sort out the details.
"I hear on the grapevine that a decision on the bids could be made in early March."
Montgomeryshire Conservative MP, Glyn Davies, was also in favour of multiple ownership.
"The decision day for bids has slipped a few times; this has been a very long, drawn-out process and I'm sure there are lots of negotiations going on behind the scenes, as with any large-scale land disposal."
Mr Jones said he has given Severn Trent assurances of a sizeable investment funding programme over the next three years in his bid.
"Rural Wales needs investment," he said. "We need to encourage enterprise and allow local rural areas to flourish. We have no doubt that the estate can be vibrant again.
"The [Lake Vyrnwy] hotel is a great asset and we want to work with local stakeholders and get the estate on track. The environment is key and we will offer a nature reserve of world- class standards."
He added that he would seek to hire a full-time event manager who could raise the profile of the area.
Local housewife, Margaret Hughes, 70, said she and "most of the community of Llanwddyn" wish to see investment in the area, led by Mr Jones.
"We want Llanwddyn to be what it used to be when the estate was owned by the Liverpool Corporation, 100 years ago," she said.
"We need more support to keep our community going; 140 local people signed our petition in favour of Mr Jones."
The remote landscape is one of the most picturesque natural assets of Wales.
It includes the nation's largest remaining tract of heather moorland and is home to rare red grouse, merlin, hen harrier and black grouse.
The biggest of the lots includes 12,000 acres of land farmed jointly with RSPB Cymru, which has a nature reserve and manages an organic farm.
The estate also includes 5,000 acres of woodland, 13 let farms and 31 let residential and commercial buildings.
RSPB Cymru said it wants to safeguard both the birds that inhabit the land and the interests of tenant farmers who live and work on the vast estate.
Many fear for their livelihoods if the sale leads to major changes in their tenancies.
The Countryside Council for Wales said it will consult Powys council, Welsh heritage body Cadw and the Environment Agency about the long-term welfare of the popular tourist destination.
The estate includes several sites of special scientific interest, conservation areas and a nature reserve.
The village of Llanwddyn was demolished, flooded and rebuilt nearby in the 1890s, to make way for the 1,113-acre Lake Vyrnwy – which is not part of the sale – but is also owned by Severn Trent Water and still supplies fresh water to Merseyside.
A public meeting will be held in Llanwddyn Community Centre on Monday


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Westside Jewish Community Center offers New Program for Parents-to-be
By Elena Epstein
The Westside Jewish Community Center is offering a unique new program for first-time parents. Jewish Baby University is a five-week program combining childbirth education with an exploration of Jewish tradition and rituals, concluding with a family Shabbat dinner. Each session features classes on a different topic, such as medical aspects of pregnancy and childbirth, Jewish traditions and rituals surrounding childbirth, creating a Jewish home, Jewish life in Los Angeles, family financial planning and preparing mentally and emotionally for a child.
"We wanted to create a comfortable entry point for new Jewish families into the L.A. Jewish community, so that they could begin to navigate their way through," says Lauren Friedman, director of family programs at the Westside Jewish Community Center. "We want to provide participants with their own community of friends who are going through life events at the same time. Jewish Baby University provides a built-in support network that they can share milestones with, ask questions of and turn to in times of need and times of celebration."
While the program is still new, Friedman says the bonds that have developed among the families are very special. Many of the participants have continued their friendships as they share the joys and challenges of new parenthood.
In partnership with Temple Kol Tikvah in Woodland Hills, Jewish Baby University offers classes in both the city and the valley. The cost for each session is $200 per couple (scholarships are available). For more information, contact Lauren Friedman, 323-556-5202, jbu@westsidejcc.org, www.jewishbabyu.com.
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Auto Glass Association Newsletter August 2020
NSW Licensing for Auto Glaziers
On the 19 June, 2020 The NSW Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation KEVIN ANDERSON, MP. released an amendment to the Motor Dealers and Repairers Amendment (Miscellaneous) Regulation 2020 under the Motor Dealers and Repairers Act 2013.
What this meant was that in NSW, repairer's identified as per the Motor Dealers And Repairers Act 2013 would need to be licensed and employ certified tradespeople to do any repairs that affect the safety or performance of a vehicle by the 1st September 2020.
After a robust consultation period between the AGA and NSW Department of Fair Trade we were pleased to be able to advise our members that on Friday 21 August 2020 Member For Tamworth and NSW Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation Kevin Anderson, MP announced that the Auto Glass and Electrical Accessories industries will be given an exception to meet licensing requirements until November 2021.
In reference to the amendments announced on the 19 June 2020 to the Motor Dealers and Repairers Amendment (Tradesperson's Certificates) Regulation 2020 Mr Anderson said" the Auto Glass and Electrical Accessories component of the Automotive Industry are not ready to change so they've been given an exemption on having that Cert ll qualification, their exemption now goes to November 2021. So, it's business as usual for Auto Glass and Electrical Accessories trades they won't need to change anything they will be able to continue as normal"
This was also confirmed by the NSW Department of Fair Trading who will provide further information as to what this means and how the transition period will be implemented.
The AGA is continuing to work closely with the relevant parties with an aim to provide our members ongoing information, resources, and support to meet the new licensing requirements by November 2021.
Sydney Auto Glass Trade Show
In the interest of public health and the developing situation regarding COVID-19 virus, we unfortunately had to make the difficult decision to postpone the AGA Trade Event scheduled to take place in Sydney on Saturday 21 March 2020.
We continue to monitor this situation with an aim to announcing new dates for this event to proceed once Australian Government Department Of Health and relevant State and Territory restrictions are lifted to an extent that will allow for a safe and successful event.
This fledgling event aims to be the first of its kind for the Auto Glass industry in Australia and although it will not reach the heights of our overseas counterparts it is an excellent opportunity for providers of products and services for the auto glass industry to gain exposure and showcase their latest offers.
For auto glass company owners and technicians, it is an opportunity to learn from each other, meet with suppliers and see first had the latest industry tools and technological advancements.
And hopefully it will pave the way for future events of its kind in Australia.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE!
Covid-19 and the Auto Glass Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven a challenging time for many businesses, and the auto glass industry in so exception.
Whilst many auto glass businesses have been able to continue with business as usual; others have experienced significant downturns in trade which has created increased economic pressure that has resulted to changes in staff working hours and opening times.
Businesses have had to modify their business practice to ensure the health and safety of the staff and public.
To assist with this process the AGA released its COVID 19 Cleaning and Disinfectant Principles fact sheet.
Download the AGA COVID 19 Cleaning and Disinfectant Principles Fact Sheet
Vehicle Award Changes
The Vehicle Manufacturing, Repair, Services and Retail Award 2010 (Vehicle Award) is changing to become the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020 (New Vehicle Award).
If you are an employer in the Auto Glass Industry you should.
Be aware that from 29 May 2020 employees will be covered by the new Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020
Review the new vehicle award at Fair Work Commission - Modern Awards List
Implement any changes to your existing employment contracts, policies etc
Provide employees with access to a copy of the new applicable award
If you need help understanding the new award and how these changes affect you and your employees contact the Employsure Advice Team using reference ERA0871 on 1300 651 415 or email advice@employsure.com.au.
AGA and AAAA (Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association) Working Together
Stuart Charity AAAA Chief Executive Officer of the AAAA says "there are significant synergies between the AGA and AAAA which present a range of opportunities where the two associations can complement each other"
The AAAA is the only independent, national, member owned organisation representing the Australian Automotive Aftermarket, the AAAA has had a wide reaching and definite impact on the industry, AAAA members and their customers.
The AAAA who has longed championed the Choice of Repairer campaign on behalf of their members and the wider industry. And was integral to the Australian governments landmark announcement in October 2019 that they would introduce a mandatory data sharing law.
Article: New Mandatory Data Sharing Law to Transform Automotive Repair Industry
In 2020 the AAAA will celebrate 40 years of servicing the Automotive Aftermarket Industry.
Read more at: AAAA will celebrated 40 years of serving the automotive Aftermarket Industry
Working with AAAA the AGA will be a supporting association of the Australia Auto Aftermarket and Collision Repair Expo 29 April to 01 May 2021
The Expo is the single largest event of its kind in Australia featuring the very latest in automotive parts, accessories, workshop tools and equipment. Attracting over 350 exhibitors and 10,000 domestic and international trade visitors, the 2021 Expo will showcase a comprehensive range of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, tools and equipment from the industry's leading companies and brands.
In December 2019 opened its first Auto Innovation Centre (AIC) The state-of-the-art facility in Mulgrave, Melbourne. The Auto Innovation Centre offers a mix of key services to the automotive industry and will be a Hub for automotive training and education, playing a key role in inspiring the next generation of automotive industry workers.
We would like to work closely with the AGA with a view to potentially offering training and/or ADAS recalibration services to AGA members
View the AAAA Magazine here!
Safe Drive Away Time (SDAT)
The windscreen and adhesive industries have invested significant dollars and man hours to establish the science of 'safe drive away time' (SDAT) says the Auto Glass Association (AGA).
Almost a third of a vehicle's structural strength is derived from its windscreen. That's' why extensive research and development goes into determining the SDAT, which specifies the period of time a vehicle should be out of service after having a new windscreen fitted.
AGA president Rick Janssen comments, "Striking a balance between safety and the vehicle owner's desire to get back on the road is an auto Glass industry science, and like so many facets of the industry it's one that's constantly evolving ."
To a large extent a vehicle's total restraint system, which includes airbags, seat belts and belt tensioners, relies on the integrity of the windscreen and the adhesive bond securing the glass to the vehicle.
In a front end collision where occupants have not used their seat belts, the windscreen supports the inflated airbags and restrains the passengers.
"Quite literally, the lives of a vehicle's occupants can depend on the integrity of the windscreen and its correct installation in an accident. Not only do installers need to follow installation procedures, they must also use the right products and stick strictly to all the instructions from the manufacturer, Janssen says.
"With the dynamic and competitive nature of the market there is a constant quest for new direct glazing adhesives and processes that result in faster setting and more accurate SDAT recommendations."
DEFINING SDAT
The Australian Standards AS4739:2017 Direct glazed automotive glass replacement—Light vehicles lists that a direct glazing adhesive system shall meet or exceed the frontal impact test requirements of FMVSS 212 to establish safe drive away times.
The current FMVSS 212 standard refers to the windscreen mounting and therefore relates to the direct glazing adhesive.
DETERMINING SDAT
Tests show airbags are completely inflated about 30 milliseconds (ms) after deployment and the front seat passengers make contact with the airbags about 50ms after that start of a crash. The entire crash typically takes about 100ms.
"Given the complex variables, several direct glazing adhesive manufacturers saw the need to develop a reliable method of determining SDAT. Advancements in Finite Element Modelling (FEM) and computer simulation of FMVSS 212 meant the forces involved in a crash could be understood, including the crucial interaction between the vehicle occupants, airbags, seatbelts and windscreen,".
It is understood the forces on the windscreen during a crash can be categorised as (listed in the sequence they occur):
1. Inertial forces of windscreen mass
2. Forces from the pressure increase in the passenger compartment during deployment of airbags
3. Forces transferred to the windscreen via airbags from the impact of the passengers
"To better understand crash dynamics, computer simulations can accurately determine the direction and level of forces transferred to the windscreen adhesive from the passenger via the airbag and windscreen. High impact testing and 'real-life' crash test give the final green light for newly developed products.
Direct Glazing Adhesive manufacturers achieving the test certificate from an accredited test authority provides all stakeholders the confidence a particular direct glazing adhesive meets the requirements of FMVSS 212 (crashes vehicles at 48km/h) or Euro NCAP (crashes vehicles at 64km/h) at the tested SDAT.
There are some assumptions and considerations that factor into a SDAT recommendation. Ambient temperatures during the application and curing of the one-part direct glazing adhesive can also affect the SDAT. Installers should always check with the adhesive supplier or the technical data sheet for the SDAT on the particular product they are using as not all products are the same. Usually, a direct glazing adhesive is not fully cured when the SDAT is achieved. However, it has developed a level of strength sufficient to meet the particular test standard requirement.
ABOUT THE BEAD
It is also important to note that achieving the required SDAT and weathering performance is reliant on the correct application of the adhesive to achieve an optimum bond.
The use of a properly shaped adhesive bead is critical when installing replacement auto glass.
Most direct glazing adhesive manufacturers recommend the use of a triangular (V) bead because it is the only shape that guarantees no air bubbles can get trapped between the fresh adhesive and the glass or pinchweld when the glass is placed into the vehicle.
As the glass is installed, the peak of the triangle is the first point of contact. As the glass is lowered into place, the top of the triangle is pushed down into the adhesive bead. This forces the top of the bead to bow out as the glass is lowered further. Since the adhesive is being pushed out from the centre, the contact moves from the centre to the final edge of the bead. Air is forced away from the bead and prevented from becoming trapped.
Also, many direct glazing adhesives are fast skinning and using a triangle (V) bead helps a lightly skinned product to break and optimise "wetting" of the DGA to the other substrate.
Square beads can present problems when the nozzle is cut poorly. If any dip is present in the centre of the bead, the outside edges will make contact with the glass or pinchweld first. This can create an air pocket that can result in leaks or adhesive failure in the event of a crash.
A similar problem exists with round beads. If the bead rolls as the glass is installed, or uneven pressure is placed on it, an outside edge can make contact with the bonding surface before the centre of the bead, creating air pockets.
The following questions should be asked and answered by the installer before starting a replacement:
Do I understand the data that my supplier has provided?
Am I clear on the airbags installed in the vehicle?
Will the weather impact my process?
Do I trust the published test certificate SDAT information that protects the safety of my customers and my business? Is the test certificate from the manufacturer and from an accredited test authority?
It's important to use a respected direct adhesive suppliers' product and follow their application procedures as they will have performed a tremendous amount of lab testing, engineering and crash testing to verify its SDAT recommendations.
Download the AGA Fact Sheet Safe Drive Away Times (SDAT)
ICAR White Paper ADAD
ADAS is one of the most significant changes to occur in the Auto glazing industry in its history and although some may believe that technology advancements will eventually surpass the current. That all the hype around calibration and the changes to how we do business as a result of ADAs will be short lived as autonomous vehicles enter the market and vehicle technology advances to the point of self-calibration. Ignoring the present could have devastating customer outcomes and leave the industry open to regulatory sanctions and legal proceedings.
Mark Czvitkovits from I-CAR Australia has written an excellent white paper on the subject which everyone working in the industry should read.
Download it here. ADAS white paper
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AGA Logo
The AGA logo is a valuable marketing tool. The AGA logo identifies its products and services and distinguishes the AGA and its members. The logo carries with it the same reputation of integrity and quality assurance that the organisation has earned.
You cannot put a price on the marketing value AGA membership gives your brand - if you promote it properly. Placing the logo on materials, displaying your certificate, publicising your membership online and informing customers you abide by the association's code of practice can set your business apart
In order to protect its lawful rights, the AGA logo must be used in accordance with the AGA Logo Licence Agreement It is essential to the value of the association and the organisation that these standards be maintained.
For assistance in any aspect of our logo usage, please contact the AGA secretariat at info@autoglass.org.au
Under no circumstances should the AGA logo be used in any way which is misleading or by a non-member individual or company who does not have a financial relationship with AGA. The agreement to use the AGA Logo will expire when an individual or companies' membership expires or is deemed non-financial.
New AGA Website Launch
The AGA will be launching its new website over the coming weeks, all members will receive an email with updated login details for the "Members Only" section.
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Expanded Learning Time Summit Looks to Build Movement, Scale Success
Eric Schwarz and Callie Kozlak, Huffington Post, July 17, 2013
More than 200 educators and district leaders from 13 school districts across seven states gathered last Friday and Saturday to discuss how Expanded Learning Time (ELT) can improve learning for students and help schools reach new common core standards, and how to pay for it.
The third annual Citizen Schools ELT Partnership Summit, held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, united school principals and teaching teams from more than 25 schools that are currently partnering with Citizen Schools or launching partnerships this fall. Each of these ELT schools are expanding from a six or seven hour learning day to a nine or 10 hour day, adding more time for academic practice and more time for enrichment. This includes the signature apprenticeships of Citizen Schools in which volunteer professionals from the community -- such as engineers, architects, lawyers, and financial advisers -- lead hands-on courses that connect academic skills to real-world careers. The extra learning time is led by a "second shift" of educators, including AmeriCorps Teaching Fellows, who support teachers in the "regular" day and lead academic and enrichment learning in the extended hours.
Summit participants discussed team-teaching models that connect AmeriCorps Teaching Fellows (many of them pursuing their teaching certificates) with full-time teachers, as well as innovative "blended learning" efforts that replace traditional homework with computer-based skill-building monitored by Citizen Schools' staff. There was also a focus on evaluation and ways that schools and their Citizen Schools partners could share data on student learning.
A key theme of the Summit was financing. Principals and teachers as well as Citizen Schools staff and several district budget experts grappled with the best way to fund ELT, and how to deliver more services to their students in a cost-effective way. Participants even played a card game, "Budget Hold-em" -- an adaption of the popular poker game Texas Hold-em -- in which players select cards that contain choices they need to make that will either add to or cut costs for an imaginary district. The game was developed by Education Resource Strategies (ERS), which partnered with Citizen Schools to deliver the workshop.
Several school principals who spoke during the budget discussion said the value proposition of ELT, in which they could gain eight to 10 full-time staff for their school plus hundreds of well-trained volunteers, was compelling and motivated them to get creative in finding ways to save elsewhere. Myetie Hamilton, Chief Officer of the Chicago Public Schools' School Support Center, said that as Chicago and other districts have faced greater cost pressures in recent years there has been a premium on examining investments that provide "the greatest ROI" (return on investment) and that are made with student learning in mind. "Sometimes an outside partner can help a school deliver more to students," said Hamilton.
Other leaders at the Summit cautioned that while "out of the box" creative thinking about how to re-prioritize current budgets is important, it is also important to grow total investment in public education, particularly in schools serving the lowest income children. "We need to re-arrange things in the box, and we need to think outside of the box, but we also need to invest in a bigger box," said Kilian Bettlach, Principal of Elmhurst Community Prep in East Oakland, a turnaround school that partners with Citizen Schools and that last year delivered the highest gains in student proficiency of any Oakland middle school.
Some participants noted the brutal financial conditions in their states and districts, saying that funding Citizen Schools required use of dedicated federal funds -- such as the 21st Century Community Learning Center program, or Title I and Supplemental Educational Services, or School Improvement Grants -- because core state and local funding was already stretched too thin. The Obama Administration waiver program has helped some states and districts make better use of some of these federal funding streams, but participants noted that dedicating federal funds to ELT partnerships usually requires coordination at the school, district, and state level.
Other participants reported that state budgets are starting to bounce back and urged colleagues to start planning for -- and advocating for -- a robust expansion of high-quality ELT initiatives.
In Massachusetts and New York, for example, Governors Deval Patrick and Andrew Cuomo inserted new ELT initiatives in their fiscal year 2014 budget requests. New York's initiative was funded for this year at $20 million and the state will be selecting ELT pilot programs in the coming weeks. The Massachusetts initiative, which has not yet been funded by the legislature, calls for $75 million to provide ELT funds to all Title I middle schools that pledge to add at least 300 hours of learning time and create a compelling proposal to add enrichment and academic learning in partnership with community organizations such as Citizen Schools.
Other ELT initiatives include a city-level pilot in New York City called The Middle School Quality Initiative led by the New York City Department of Education in partnership with the New York City Council, The After-School Corporation (TASC), and The Robin Hood Foundation. This spring the organizers randomly selected 20 schools to implement ELT from a pool of 40 that had expressed interest. The Education Innovation Laboratory at Harvard University (EdLabs) will be conducting a Randomized Control Trial evaluation of the initiative, and Citizen Schools will be partnering with the Renaissance School of the Arts as part of the effort. In Texas, the legislature recently passed legislation forming a commission to study ELT, and in New Jersey, the State Senate proposed a bill to establish a pilot program to increase the length of the school day and school year and provide tax credits for corporate contributions to fund the program.
As Citizen Schools embarks on year four of our national ELT initiative we are encouraged by the promising results our school partnerships are seeing -- gains in student learning in math and reading that exceed the gains achieved by Charter Management Organizations that have scaled nationally (according to the national charter school study released recently by CREDO at Stanford) as well as other celebrated education reforms. We are putting our schools and our students on a path to close a majority of the achievement gap by the end of middle school while also providing the learning opportunities and building the social skills and social networks that will enable students to ultimately eliminate the gap in high school completion and college and career success. We also recognize that, as Principal of Newark's Eagle Academy for Young Men, Vaughn Thompson, said, we must pay attention not just to the current "moment in time" but to "building a movement that can lift up educational opportunity for all children."
Eric Schwarz is the Co-Founder and CEO of Citizen Schools and the Executive Chairman of US2020.
Callie Kozlak is the Director of Public Funding Strategy for Citizen Schools
View the online version of the story here.


SAJEVIC, GREGA
Union Olimpija Ljubljana 14 Guard
Height: 1.89 Born: 27 January, 1996 Nationality: Slovenia
Index rating 0 Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Nanterre 92 11/24/2015
Points 0 Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Nanterre 92 11/24/2015
Offensive rebounds 0 Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Nanterre 92 11/24/2015
Defensive rebounds 0 Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Nanterre 92 11/24/2015
Total rebounds 0 Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Nanterre 92 11/24/2015
Assists 0 Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Nanterre 92 11/24/2015
Steals 0 Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Nanterre 92 11/24/2015
Blocks 0 Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Nanterre 92 11/24/2015
Minutes 0 Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Nanterre 92 11/24/2015
Grew up with BC Olimpija Ljubljana (Slovenia) juniors.
Made his debut with Olimpija Ljubljana during the 2013-14 season, also playing with the 2nd team.
Has been member of the Slovenian U-16 and U-18 National Team.
Played at the 2014 European U-18 'B' Championship.
2011-12 IJT UNION OLIMPIJA LJUBLJANA 4 2 0.5 0/0 0 0/2 0 2/2 100 4 2 1 0
2012-13 IJT UNION OLIMPIJA LJUBLJANA 4 32 8 8/13 61.5 3/10 30 7/8 87.5 8 3 9 0
2013-14 IJT Union Olimpija Ljubljana 5 13 2.6 5/17 29.4 1/8 12.5 0/0 0 9 4 13 0
Totals 13 47 3.6 13/30 43.3 4/20 20 9/10 90 21 9 23 0
Averages 13 47 3.6 13/30 43.3 4/20 20 9/10 90 1.6 0.7 1.8 0


Elections in Lithuania: an anti-populist turn?
30 October 2020 12 May 2021
Liutauras Gudžinskas
by Liutauras Gudžinskas
Associate Professor of Comparative Politics at Vilnius University
Lithuania, like many other countries in East-Central Europe, is on a borderline between a so-called limited-access system marked by a hybrid or authoritarian type of rule and an open-access system characterised by vibrant civil society, universalist ethic values and strong democratic institutions The legislative election in October 2020 has been a litmus test indicating which direction Lithuania is taking.
Not long after the eastern enlargement of the EU, a rise of anti-establishment parties was observable throughout the region. In some cases, populists even managed to form governments and to eventually subvert democratic institutions. The previous elections to the Lithuanian Parliament (the so-called Seimas), in 2016, were critical in this regard.
Back then, the centrist-populist Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union came to power after winning 54 out of 141 MP seats and defeating both the centre-right and the centre-left mainstream parties. Led by the Agri-oligarch Ramūnas Karbauskis, they resembled a business party, whose leader single-handedly rules it as its company – a type of political organisation increasingly popular in Southern and East-Central Europe.
Spurred by their popular non-partisan Prime Minister candidate Saulius Skvernelis, a former chief of the police and Interior minister, they successfully appealed to voters with an anti-corruption agenda and a promise to break a supposed cartel of the Conservatives and the Social Democrats that had run the country by turns. Soon however, after getting into power, they started to mix their reformist zeal with efforts to undermine the autonomous state institutions responsible for horizontal accountability such as the Constitutional Court, the Central Bank, or the public broadcaster.
Despite sound economic growth during their rule, the Farmers and Greens lost all three elections in 2019 – the local, the European, and the presidential ones – and they were underdogs in the polls of early 2020. However, when the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, the tables were turned around. In the wake of a national call to fight an invisible enemy, the popularity of the incumbents started to rise again. Furthermore, they utilised the opportunity of weakened parliamentary control to significantly increase public expenditure without a corresponding budgetary review. Among their last measures, just before the elections, was a single-time cash benefit of 200 euros for pensioners, as well as a promise to pay a "thirteenth pension" at the end of the year.
However, that was not enough for them to rewin a simple majority in the Seimas. Receiving 32 seats, the Farmers and Greens came distant second behind the centre-right Conservatives (Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats) with 50 seats. Furthermore, their junior coalition partners, the Social Democratic Labour Party (a splinter from the opposition centre-left Social Democrats) and the Polish Electoral Action, fell short of the five-percent threshold in the multi-member district and got only three seats each in single-mandate districts.
Elections in 2020 were also marked by the fiasco of numerous small nationalist and Eurosceptic parties that failed to unite and thus collected only between one and two percent each. On the other hand, a newly created pro-business Freedom Party carried out an innovative electoral campaign focusing on ideas of same-sex marriage and the legalisation of cannabis, beat electoral forecasts, and received 11 mandates. Together with another pro-business party, the Liberal Movement (13 seats), they will most likely form a coalition headed by the Conservatives and their electoral leader, the former finance minister, and 2019-presidential candidate, the non-partisan Ingrida Šimonytė.
However, the overall picture of Lithuanian democracy after the election is not that rosy as it might seem at first glance. Only 47.8 percent of voters participated – it is the second-lowest turnout in history. Although the re-emergence of the pandemic could have played a role in discouraging some voters to participate, the low turnout reveals a high level of disenchantment of citizens with politics in Lithuania. Even if democratic backsliding has so far been prevented, another regional trend – democratic hollowness (see Béla Greskovits and Licia Cianetti) – is particularly visible. The fragility of the party system in Lithuania is also reflected by the fact that the main contenders of these elections, the Conservatives, as well as the Farmers and Greens, were represented by non-partisan politicians – Šimonytė and Skvernelis. Some other parties emulated such tactics or put forwards Prime Minister candidates who themselves were not participating in the elections. This reinforced the impression that voters were given to elect a new Prime Minister rather than a new Parliament.
The economic outlook is also rather gloomy. Against the background of another wave of the covid-19 pandemic, a new government will inherit an underfinanced public sector, a high degree of social exclusion and poverty, stagnation in fighting corruption, and a record level of public debt. Although a new EU financial perspective for 2021-2017 might alleviate the long-standing economic problems of the country, it would require formidable skills of leadership and governance to remedy the current situation.
The Social Democrats will have to restructure themselves further to win back the trust of the voters. The main centre-left party, which ruled the country about half of the time since 1990, experienced a crushing loss in 2016 (falling from 39 to 17 seats) and was unable to fully recover, despite all efforts to refurbish its image. Given an even worse electoral outcome of 2020 (13 seats), the main future tasks for the party are three: (a) to make its internal structures both more effective and democratic; (b) to build stronger ties with trade unions and progressive social movements; (c) to find a way into the hearts and minds of the urban population.
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The Czech elections in a (Central-) European context
Tomáš Petříček
15 October 2021 15 October 2021
The Czech progressives have suffered a disastrous defeat in this weekend's general elections. This raises concerns about the future of the centre-left in the country. While domestic causes have been the principal factors in the defeat, the role of regional and European dynamics in the election campaign are worth exploring too. The Czech centre-left has […]
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The Czech right will rule, the left stays out of the Parliament
Patrik Eichler
In a sharply worded clash over the future of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš as a person burdened by a series of scandals and misconduct, left-wing politics failed to contribute and offer its social agenda as a topic in the campaign for last weekend's elections in the Czech Republic. The deteriorating health of President Miloš Zeman […]
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The Czech election campaign was dominated by populism and emptiness
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NFL right to come down hard on coaches for not wearing masks
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Sean Payton and Jon Gruden are two of the most innovative offensive minds in the NFL, architects of intricate, complex schemes that maximize the unique skills of their own players while neutralizing those of their opponents.
And, yet, neither is capable of wearing a mask properly.
There are 4-year-olds who have figured out how to make themselves heard while keeping their face coverings securely in place. This isn't that hard. But for a second week, the coaches of the New Orleans Saints and Las Vegas Raiders must have prompted face palms at NFL headquarters as they were shown, repeatedly, during a nationally televised game, violating the league's rules requiring sideline personnel to wear masks.
Gruden's mask hugged his chin for most of Monday night's game, good for containing dribble and drool, not so much the aerosol droplets that spread COVID-19. Payton's gaiter was around his neck, not his nose and mouth, so the same effectiveness in combatting the virus as wearing a turtleneck.
"I'm doing my best," Gruden said. "I'm very sensitive about it, but I'm calling plays. I just want to communicate in these situations."
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Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden celebrates after defeating the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Las Vegas. (Photo: Isaac Brekken, AP)
A look around the league shows that's a pretty weak defense. The Green Bay Packers have the most prolific offense in the NFL, so that gaiter that coach Matt LaFleur keeps pulled up over his nose isn't hampering his ability to call plays. Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor appears to be communicating just fine through his face covering with rookie quarterback Joe Burrow.
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid needed a defogger for his face shield in the season opener, yet Patrick Mahomes and Co. managed to adapt.
"I apologize and if I get fined," Gruden said, "I will have to pay the fine."
Oh, he's going to get fined all right.
After issuing warnings to coaches who treated their masks like bothersome accessories in Week 1, the NFL escalated the matter Monday, handing down more than $1 million worth in fines. Seattle's Pete Carroll, Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers and Vic Fangio of the Denver Broncos were each fined $100,000 for not wearing their masks Sunday, and their teams were docked an additional $250,000.
Payton was the first NFL coach known to have COVID-19, back in March, and Gruden claimed Monday night that he, too, has had it. Theoretically, that should mean they have immunity from the virus – though researchers still aren't sure how long it lasts – and are not a threat to infect others.
But that's not the point.
The NFL has expended a lot of time, effort and money to pull this season off, and it has been hyper-sensitive to the fact it's doing so when many businesses remain shuttered, kids are going to school remotely and people still can't see loved ones. The last thing the league wants is to give the impression it is not treating COVID-19 with utmost seriousness.
Or, as Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday, "For me personally, I'm just thankful to be working. A lot of us are not able to in this pandemic circumstance. I don't take that for granted."
"I just want to show a good example and show that I'm thankful for working," Tomlin said. "I try to be as diligent as I can."
And while the NFL has to be concerned about the message Gruden, Payton and other coaches who flout the mask requirements are sending to the millions who watch games each week, they should be equally concerned about the message the coaches are sending to their own players. If they're willing to ignore protocols on national TV, after the NFL has made it clear there will be consequences for noncompliance, what are they doing in the privacy of their facilities?
The NFL and NFLPA announced Tuesday that there were "zero confirmed positive tests among players" last week, impressive given this was the first round after the season — and travel — began. But they need only look at the dumpster fire that is college football to know what happens when players – or those around them – don't take COVID-19 precautions seriously.
On Tuesday, Notre Dame postponed this weekend's game at Wake Forest and paused all football activities after seven players tested positive for COVID-19. That's at least the 18th college game that's had to be postponed or canceled due to the virus.
And we're not even through September.
"You can't let up," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told USA TODAY Sports' Jarrett Bell on Monday night in Las Vegas. "We've got to consistently do the things that have gotten us to this place and not think, 'Okay, things have gone so well, so it's okay now.' It's not. You've got to stay on your toes and we've got to continue to be disciplined."
If Gruden, Payton or any other coaches are still struggling with this, maybe they can get a tutorial from Tomlin or LaFleur. Or just consult their favorite 4-year-old.
Follow USA TODAY Sports columnist Nancy Armour on Twitter @nrarmour.
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Donning checkerboard speedo, former UT Vols diver advances on 'American Ninja Warrior'
Maggie Jones
Former University of Tennessee diver Michael Wright became known as the Speedo ninja during his run on "American Ninja Warrior" on Monday night.
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He started out wearing orange and white striped pants, but right before he started on the obstacle course, Wright ripped off his pants and competed in an orange and white checkerboard Speedo and orange tennis shoes.
Wright took part in "American Ninja Warrior's" Indianapolis qualifying round. He sailed through the show's first four obstacles: the floating steps, cannonball drop, wheel flip and block run.
The fifth obstacle, the spin hopper, gave him trouble. It involves contestants propelling up and then down bars, some of which spin, with their arms.
Wright fell near the end of the spin hopper, but he still advanced to the show's next stage, the city finals, placing 24th at Indianapolis qualifiers. The Top 30 advanced.
The Las Vegas final round will follow the city finals, and the competitors who make it have a chance of winning the grand prize of $1 million.
Why he wore Tennessee apparel
Wright dove for UT from 2008-2011, and was the 2011 SEC champion in the one-meter springboard.
He coaches for Tennessee Diving, a youth diving club program, and is a volunteer assistant coach for the UT diving team.
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Wright wore his UT apparel to showcase the school and what it's helped him accomplish.
"Tennessee is kind of the place that set me up to be able to run on the show, and Tennessee helped me to reach a lot of my dreams and goals in my diving career, so it was kind of like a way for me to represent Tennessee and the swimming and diving team and tell kids to go do what you want to do and enjoy life regardless of if you're wearing a Speedo on national TV," said Wright.
A former gymnast, Wright grew up in Chicago and moved to Knoxville in 2008. He graduated from UT in 2011 and earned a master's of science in sports psychology there in 2014.
"American Ninja Warrior" airs at 9 p.m. Mondays on NBC.


Alabama Northern Bankruptcy Court
Case number: 1:22-bk-40262 - Rowan Sawdust and Shavings, LLC - Alabama Northern Bankruptcy Court
Rowan Sawdust and Shavings, LLC
Alabama Northern (alnbke)
James J. Robinson
DsclsDue, PlnDue, FeeDue, NODISCH
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ALABAMA (Anniston)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 22-40262-JJR11
Assigned to: Judge James J. Robinson
Altoona, AL 35952
ETOWAH-AL
Tameria S. Driskill
Williams Driskill Huffstutler King, LLC
2100 Club Drive
Email: bankruptcy@williamsattorneyatlaw.com
06/28/2022 146 Notice of Appearance and Request for Notice by James Cameron Filed by Creditor Peoples Independent Bank, a corporation. (Cameron, James) (Entered: 06/28/2022)
06/26/2022 145 BNC Certificate of Notice (RE: related document(s)140 Order on Motion For Relief From Stay). Notice Date 06/26/2022. (Admin.) (Entered: 06/26/2022)
06/26/2022 144 BNC Certificate of Notice (RE: related document(s)139 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice). Notice Date 06/26/2022. (Admin.) (Entered: 06/26/2022)
06/26/2022 143 BNC Certificate of Notice (RE: related document(s)138 Order on Motion for Adequate Protection). Notice Date 06/26/2022. (Admin.) (Entered: 06/26/2022)
06/25/2022 142 BNC Certificate of Notice (RE: related document(s)131 Order and Notice of Hearing). Notice Date 06/25/2022. (Admin.) (Entered: 06/25/2022)
06/25/2022 141 BNC Certificate of Notice (RE: related document(s)128 Order Rescheduling Hearing). Notice Date 06/25/2022. (Admin.) (Entered: 06/25/2022)
06/24/2022 140 Order Granting in Part Motion of BMO Harris Bank, N.A. Motion for Relief From Stay (Remainder was continued to July 28th, 2022 by separate notice)(Related Doc # 73) Signed on 6/24/2022. (scg) (Entered: 06/24/2022)
06/24/2022 139 Order Granting Motion To Appear pro hac vice for Ryan A. Burgett (Related Doc # 125) Signed on 6/24/2022. (scg) (Entered: 06/24/2022)
06/24/2022 138 Order Granting Joint Motion For Adequate Protection with PNC (Related Doc # 50) Signed on 6/24/2022. (scg) (Entered: 06/24/2022)
06/24/2022 137 Receipt number from District Court filing fee paid by Ryan Burgett (Re Item:125 Motion to Appear pro hac vice) (RE: related document(s)125 Motion to Appear pro hac vice filed by Creditor BMO Harris Bank N.A.). (thc) (Entered: 06/24/2022)


Omaha Bar Owner Charged for Killing a BLM Rioter Has Just Committed Suicide
Sep 20, 2020 Bar, BLM, Charged, Committed, Killing, Omaha, Owner, Rioter, Suicide
According to reports, Omaha bar owner Jake Gardner has been found dead after what's been deemed a suicide.
Gardner was charged back with manslaughter as well as a slew of other charges when he shot a BLM rioter outside of his bar in self-defense.
From KETV
Police in Oregon released the following information: "At about 12:20 p.m., Hillsboro Police Department officers responded to the 300 block of Southeast Ninth Avenue after a body was found outside a medical clinic. They discovered 38-year-old Jacob Gardner of Omaha, Nebraska, dead."
Gardner's attorney, Stu Dornan, said Gardner was scheduled to return to Omaha Sunday evening.
"The family of Jake Gardner has asked Tom Monaghan and myself to share the news of his death today, at his own hand," he said.
Dornan said Gardner was a decorated veteran of multiple tours in Iraq, saying he suffered two traumatic brain injuries. Gardner said he felt like he was in a war zone the night of Scurlock's death, Dornan said.
"I want to make it very clear that this was a clear case of self-defense," Dornan said, describing Gardner as cooperative with police.
Dornan said that Gardner left Omaha following Scurlock's death amid death threats, and went to California.
"The grand jury indictment was a shock to him," he said. "He was really shook up."
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This is a complete tragedy.
It's clear that the mounting hate and pressure against Gardner just became too much for him to handle.
What makes this even more upsetting is that this was all originally ruled as "self-defense," but as more and more pressure was put on, serious charges such as manslaughter were placed against Gardner.
From Talent Recap
Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said in a news conference that after looking at the footage, the determination has been made that the shooting was in self-defense. He also said that there is video evidence that he wants the public to see other than just the Snapchat video that has been circulating on social media. Law Enforcement came to this decision after reviewing all of the evidence that was presented to them. In interviews with investigators, Gardner maintained that he was trying to protect himself and was fearful that Scurlock was a threat.
This what mob wanted.
They wanted to ruin Gardners life, but instead they ended up taking it.
This is an extremely dangerous precedent they're setting.
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