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The CFTC released a new set of regulation and launched a website entirely dedicated to cryptocurrency just before CME Group is expected to launch their bitcoin futures trading option.
The regulating agency, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), demonstrated a surge of activity on the last business day before one of the world’s biggest exchange platforms, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group, is expected to launch theirbitcoin futures contracts. The regulating body established an entire website dedicated to bitcoin and released a new set of cryptocurrency-related regulations for public comment.
According to the regulating agency’s released statement, pr7664-17, the Proposed Interpretation n Virtual Currency “Actual Delivery” in Retail Transactions, addresses all retail commodity transactions using cryptocurrency such as bitcoin. In addition, the CFTC states that they consider that the ‘actual delivery’ exception is applicable to transactions conducted in cryptocurrency.
Previously, the CFTC considered bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as commodities as per the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). However, the CFTC has noted that they will review bitcoin’s status, especially in terms of the market makers definitions, now that prominent exchanges such as CME Group, Cboe, Cantor Fitzgerald, and Nasdaq are all implementing bitcoin futures contracts on their exchange in order to meet the increasing public demand for the product. Essentially the CFTC uses the CEA as its legislative framework, which has also enabled it to monitor the cryptocurrency futures products from a retail perspective.
The newly proposed set of regulations that was introduced on December 15, will exempt contracts provided that they are delivered within a period of 28 days. According to the agency, the retail commodity in question needs to adhere to two important factors before it can be eligible for “actual delivery” status. Firstly, the individual in question must own and have control rights over the entire amount of commodity, despite the finance arrangements. Secondly, the individual must have the capability of using the commodity freely within the commercial sphere within 28 days from the initial transaction date.
According to the CFTC, all affected parties are allowed to express their thoughts and opinions regarding the new proposal in the next three months. The proposal includes another regulation which states that the seller, or any party affiliated with the seller or acting on the seller’s behalf, may not retain any interest or exercise any control over the sold commodity, despite the financial transaction, after the 28-day period from the initial transaction has expired.
The media outlet, Reuters, has reported that this latest regulation proposal has likely been drafted in order to address the so-called bucket shops that mislead retail investors into investing in a cryptocurrency, but pockets their money without actually having invested it on the investor’s behalf.
In addition, the CFTC has also created a website that is entirely devoted to bitcoin. The website that was launched last week Friday, has been established with the goal to provide an online resource of information and guidance to all crypto market participants. The website also outlines the role and jurisdiction of the CFTC in the industry.
The agency has also recently introduced a podcast dedicated to financial regulation, called CFTC Talks. Their very first episode featured a roundtable of high-profile CFTC directors that frankly discussed bitcoin futures and the regulatory challenges that the agency might face in the future.
The website includes several resources including a document that explains the risk of the cryptocurrency market. The website also features a document dedicated to explaining the hacks and scams in the industry.


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Welcome to Ladera. This master-planned, gated community in West San Antonio is built on 1,100 acres of rolling hills and natural creeks. Designed to give homeowners a small-town feel, the community offers a tranquil setting for an active, outdoor lifestyle for families of all ages.
Our superbly designed floorplans range from 3-5 Bedrooms and up to 2,760 sq. ft. All homes feature open concept floorplans, impressive kitchens, and spacious bedrooms. For extra space homes include a 3rd car garage standard.

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Evan Hackel has an extensive background in training, human resources, and learning development. He is the CEO of Tortal Training and the creator of the Ingaged Leadership brand. If you are wondering if that is a typo, the answer is no. On this episode Evan shares the difference between engagement and ingagement. Especially as it applies to a leadership role.
Evan is the author of Ingaging Leadership: 21 Steps to Elevate Your Business a book not only for business, but for life. We are all leaders in some respect, and we all need to be more ingaging when we talk to people. We learn some of the principles in Evan’s book, and he shares a story where he saw his father engage in true leadership and find an opportunity that others had missed. Evan’s philosophy is to get everyone on the team inspired to work for the same vision.
[03:30] Evan has a passion around the power and impact that people make. In most businesses, the people are the asset.
[03:47] A big part of accessing this talent is learning development and training. It’s giving people the tools they need to succeed and helping them to understand how to be successful.
[04:07] Involvement is the “I” in Ingagement. To engage people you need to involve them. You want a common vision with shared values.
[04:26] When everyone in the organization has a responsibility for success it makes a massive difference.
[05:09] A bottom up organization with everyone valued is a game changer.
[06:16] When team members have ownership in goals, they work very hard to achieve those goals.
[07:38] Evan’s company has a learning strategy and an engagement strategy. When companies reach out to him, they try to get to the root of what the organization really needs.
[08:29] Everyone in the organization is part of the design process to get to what is truly needed in the organization, instead of what they thought they needed. People actually get the training they need.
[09:21] The consulting process has mechanisms that involves everyone in the organization also.
[10:36] People at all levels have important things to say.
[12:34] Evan wrote his book Ingaging Leadership to pass on to his kids and to make a difference in the world. The book is really about leadership and life in any fashion.
[13:45] Listening for the kernel of truth. Try to listen to people to see how they are right. When you are really listening people feel heard. This is a trait of a good leader.
[18:25] Management is about execution and leadership is about inspiring.
[21:31] People don’t become leaders by mistake. The idea is to build upon that success and learning new and growing existing leadership skills.
[23:49] Evan shares his big aha moment on leadership. An amazing example that he learned from his father.
[28:36] Evan would rather err on the side of trust as opposed to distrust. He values positivity in his team.
[34:24] When everyone knows the key things in the company that are trying to be achieved, everyone works in the same direction. Seeing the financials and knowing the vision helps key in their role to success.
[35:49] Being successful takes grit and determination. Honestly carrying is at the core of who Evan really is.
[39:16] Make sure you find the time to grieve. Holding it in is not the way to go.
[41:29] All of the principals in the book will make a difference in someone’s life.
[41:45] Another principle that Evan wants to share is distinguishing fact from opinion. A lot of people share opinions as facts. This makes conversations difficult.
[44:38] Take some time and think about your conversations and whether you are speaking fact or opinion.

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“We feel insulted. This is humiliation, racism. Were he French or American, they wouldn’t have done it."
Alalyn Caseh, 40 years old, married and father of four, is a member of the community of the remainder of Ethiopian Jews awaiting to complete aliyah. Caseh arrived in Israel under unfortunate circumstances – to visit his mother, who is suffering from a dire illness, and whom he hasn’t seen in 20 years. Three days after his arrival, the mother passed away.
Solomon Azanah, 35, grandson of the deceased and nephew of Caseh, was the one who raised the money along with a fellow cousin. The funds came from their savings and were submitted as a deposit. “They told us that they will take the money if he doesn’t return to Ethiopia. That they’re afraid he’ll stay,” says Azanah. “We told them that he (Caseh) has a wife and children [in Ethiopia], how would he stay here?"
A Jewish man in Ethiopia named Kinda Mulo, 53 years old, passed away last week in the city of Gondar in Ethiopia where he awaited his Aliyah approval. Mulo was an active community member whose siblings live in Israel. Gondar does not have medical equipment to match that in Israel, and due to the delays in his approval, Mulo dies of his disease before completing his dream and reaching Israel.

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It’s crazy I know, but a month or so ago I took one of those ‘Word of the Year’ quizzes. Truth be told, I can usually hone in on the area I need to focus on, but I thought it would be kind of fun so I did it. It was different than setting one of those elusive goals I rarely accomplish. So I answered the questions, submitted the quiz and up popped my word for 2019—COURAGE. As soon as I saw it I shrugged. I mean, I have plenty of courage, don’t I? Maybe most of the time, but not when it comes to the unknown. How about you? Have you ever wondered how to be courageous when you don’t know what’s ahead?
Ordinarily I’m a pretty fearless girl. When it comes to my family I’m the Mama Bear. When I’m at work I’m in control. And, when I’m in charge of an event, it runs like clockwork.
But when I want to venture outside of the box, particularly with the next steps in this ministry, I’m faced with mounds of hesitation and ‘now what’ staring me in the face. It’s the risk of the unknown that scares me. Can you relate? Is there something in your life that you’re afraid to try?
The definition of courage means: mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. I realized I was letting three little words [danger, fear and difficulty] steal my courage and confidence. What is it that keeps me from being bold in the midst of uncertainty and why do I give in? Because I take my eyes off of Jesus and let my guard down when it comes to negativity and doubt created by the enemy.
I’m not letting fear take over my life and steal my courage any longer. Instead, I’m seeking Jesus more and more and growing in His Ways, His truths, and His promises.
First, we can PRAY because God hears our every plea.
God answers our prayers. He may answer differently than we planned, but He gives us exactly what we need. He always has our best interest at heart. Praying to God for courage is a necessary first step. Paul and his friends prayed for boldness and God answered.
Scripture reveals God’s truth and promises. Sometimes we doubt our own confidence and courage but we can turn to Scripture for His encouragement.
Third, God COMMANDS us have courage.
God taught Joshua to be strong and courageous because the tasks he faced would not be easy. He does the same for you and me. Every time God says, ‘fear not’ there’s a reason to have courage and that reason is God himself. We are to follow Him and love Him deeply–just as He loves us.
Every time God says, ‘fear not’ there’s a reason to have courage and that reason is God himself. We are to follow Him and love Him deeply–just as He loves us.
Growing our courage is God’s specialty. His provision is mighty and because I trust Him I can set aside my fear of taking risks. I can work toward the dreams I’ve penned for the future, and I can seek opportunities for this ministry to grow. Nothing is impossible when God is on my side.
Are you praying for courage? Are you done with letting fear hold you back? I hope you share your story with me.
I love your word for the year.
You go, girl, full of courage!
Thank you for your encouragement–I can hear you cheering me on. It’s hard for a confident, courageous gal like myself to realize there are some areas of my life where my courage takes a back seat. I’m not getting any younger friend–gotta get a move on if I’m going to accomplish what He intends. Hugs to you.
My WOTY..Rock. He is my rock not only in times of hardship, but in times of abundance and also the inbetween times.
Bold is another word. I have moments of boldness, but most times I let timidity reign.
Rock is a great word! He is indeed our rock in ALL times. I need to remember that word when I’m battling with fear/timidity. Knowing He is with me in every circumstance should give me the courage to move forward. Thank you!


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It is not even spring yet and here they are, constantly flying at each other, calling themselves names and having spats about anything and everything. Between canaries here, robins there, clueless suckered pidgeons, sappy ostriches, stuffed turkeys, cocky parrots, cunning crows, smelly hawks, cockerels on coke, and blasting peacocks showing off, it's too much droppings, racket and whooshing about nothing. For while the stakes are high, they never rise above their own respective grounds — no matter how high these are. And it's starting to look like a bad remake of an Hitchcock movie.
Ere you flout old ends any further, examine your conscience.
and unchained ducklings1 having a blast.
or stuffing them with too much smelly fish.
^ In French slang, we use the same word for duck and newspaper, which is canard. There also is a well-established (since 1915) satirical paper called Le Canard enchaîné (The Chained Duck) featuring investigative journalism and leaks from sources inside the French government, the French political world and the French business world, as well as many jokes and humorous cartoons. Le Canard enchaîné does not accept any advertisements and is privately owned, mostly by its own employees. Hence the pun with ducklings taking a flight despite increasing censorship from the actual French government.
^ Another pun referring to a French idiomatic expression that literally says “You gulls, shut your trap” used against people who get their kicks in stirring arguments and do not care about the outcome or the stakes at play. They're usually on the lookout for any piece they could grab.


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On the following pages, you will find information on vanished or abandoned airfields & their unusual histories.
As a pilot, a particular interest of mine has always been the abandoned airfields that dot the landscape of much of this country.
and also for their sometimes fascinating history, this particular topic has always held my curiosity.
I've always found myself looking out the window, constantly looking for airfields below.
to learn a little about each one.
This website contains descriptions & images of 2,343 airfields, in all 50 states.
Stair Airport IN, San Mateo Highlands Airfield CA, Lockwood Field IN, Original Point Barrow Airport AK, St Johns Airport MI, Black Rock Airport NM, and updates to many others.
Comments about my page? Information you would like to contribute?
If you have pictures or other historical information to help tell the story of these airfields, please send them.
JPG format usually works the best.
Higher resolution photos are generally better.
Please specify the year the picture was taken, and the photographer (if you know that information).
old aeronautical charts, photos, or airport directories.
In February 2015 the “Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields” website hit TWO MILLION visitors!
In April 2019 the “Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields” website celebrated its 20th Anniversary!
and financial contributions over the past 20 years.
This site has been on the web since April 1999.
From April 2002 – April 2019 it had 2,500,400 visitors.
Hit counter provided by digits.net.
www.airforcebase.net - Scott's USAF Installation Page.
"United States Navy & Marine Corps Bases", Paolo Coletta.
"Forgotten Fields of America", by Lou Thole.
"United States Naval Air Stations of World War II", M. L. Shettle, Jr.

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Often we struggle with being bitter and not forgiving because we don't know what forgiveness is. Understand what forgiveness is not can really help us through our journey to forgive.
How do I forgive? That is a great question that might require many posts, but for today we will tackle one specific area; confusion about forgiveness.


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Jianjun Chen, a postgraduate student at Tsinghua University, discovered a critical vulnerability in the popular Squid proxy server. He found that the system fails to conform to the RFC 7230 standard and is not capable of parsing/processing the Host header in HTTP requests properly. This allows attackers to conduct a Cache Poisoning attack using a specially crafted malicious packet.
The cache module uses the host address from the request string (victim.com) to create the key; however, the verification module uses the Host header (attack.com) to check the communication between the host and the IP address. This is what makes the attack possible.
The researcher has also published a video demonstration of the attack.
Such attacks can be carried out remotely using Flash ads. The consequences of this vulnerability can be severe because many Internet providers use Squid as a transparent proxy.
Early on, the Squid developers considered that the detected vulnerability is the same with CVE-2009-0801. Still the Chinese security expert has proven that this new attack is not related to the recent vulnerability. In the case of CVE-2009-0801, an attacker could perform a SOP bypass attack: the issue was caused by improper processing of the destination IP address. The issue has been fixed since the new 3.3 version of Squid. The newly detected vulnerability in Squid 3.5 is caused by inconsistent operation of route verification and cache modules.
The vulnerability was already fixed but there is still no CVE for the issue or patched version of Squid available. The bug fix is included only in the daily builds for 4 and 3.5 versions.

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Aegon Master Trust’s total assets reach £1bn.
Sackers launches new environment, social and governance (ESG) guidance for trustees.
The guide focuses on UK legal developments such as investment regulations and additional disclosure requirements for DC schemes, EU-derived legislation such as IORP II and SRD II, what’s coming up on the agenda for trustees in the next 12 months, including TCFD, stewardship and DC considerations, a re-examination of trustee fiduciary duties and a full action plan with practical actions for trustees.
Willis Towers Watson’s (WTW) secure income fund reached £1bn in UK commitments.
WTW has announces that the Towers Watson Secure Income Fund has reached £1bn of commitments. The fund is available to DB schemes in the UK, offering long-term income and could help alleviate liability mismatch. WTW portfolio manager for the SIF and ESIF, Duncan Hale commented: “We launched our secure income fund to give pension schemes access to a strategy that was cash-flow generative, allowing them to more effectively match their liabilities, but that also had sustainable investment at its core.

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For this position, the successful candidate will either possess or be eligible to obtain Massachusetts FE/EIT certification. Duties will include field survey with a mixture of total stations, robotic total stations, GPS, 3d laser scanning equipment and electronic data collectors under the supervision of a Professional Land Surveyor. Knowledge and experience with this equipment is helpful but not a requirement for employment. Candidate will be responsible for processing field data for drafting primarily in AutoCAD Civil 3d, preparing design plans under the supervision of a Professional Engineer, drainage calculations, preparing permit applications, presenting applications to local municipalities and providing construction support including as-built surveys and inspections. Previous experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a prerequisite for employment. Strong communication skills are essential with supervisors, coworkers, clients and contractors. Distribution of work is approximately 35% field and 65% office but varies depending on the projects assigned.
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Classical era music is a style of Western music composed from approximately 1750 to 1820, with the period falling between the Baroque and the Romantic ages.
In the middle of the 18th century, Europe began to move toward a new style in architecture, literature, and the arts, generally known as Classicism, and this sought to emulate the ideals of Classical antiquity and especially those of Classical Greece. The new classical music style had a lighter, clearer texture than Baroque music and was less complex. The typical orchestra size also increased.
The new style was also pushed forward by changes in the economic order and in social structure. As the 18th century progressed, the nobility became the primary patrons of instrumental music, and this led to changes in the way music was performed. Forms such as the concerto and sonata were more heavily defined and given more specific rules, and the symphony was created in this period.

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> My preference is mainly build on top of that factory methods throws IOException. I still believe factory methods should throw IOException instead of wrap it up into UncheckedIOException so to enforce a try thus better reminds using try-with-resource to ensure close. So that is not going to change for those APIs in nio.
> However, that should probably be a separate concern from what is in CloseableStream, not all factory method need to throw IOException although it is more likely.
methods, not connected with streams API, that throw checked IOException.
> The wrapping cost and suppress of exceptions(as in JDK 7) is not really a big deal, it's great if we don't need them, but if we have to, we have to.
> On change the definition of CloseableStream, which would be preferred?
> Also should we change it into AutoCloseableStream() as it is really just an AutoCloseable? Personally I like CloseableStream as I assume AutoCloseable is just a remedy for Closeable.
>> He is dealing with duality already *if* the factory methods are throwing IOException. If they are throwing UncheckedIOException, he is not dealing with duality.
>> Do you think a programmer might want to handle different subtypes of IOException differently? If that is the case, the javadoc should document all the possible situations. And what about different     subtypes of IOException wrapped by UncheckedIOException while consuming the stream? If the programmer already bothers to unwrap the unchecked exception to do the cause analisys, then this same handler would be good also for dealing with exceptions thrown in factory methods and CloseableStream.close(). The streams API is a higher-lever wrapper over the java.nio.file.DirectoryStream API and it is already wrapping the lower-level IOException with UncheckedIOException when consuming the CloseableStream. I think it should do it consistently. By doing it consistently, it simplifies correct exception handling logic in *all* situations.
>> You haven't bothered to handle the UncheckedIOException (because the test would fail anyway if it was thrown). But I'm afraid that average programmer will walk away from similar codes with false sense of confidence that he handled all exceptional situations when he put the checked exception handler in place. I think that being consistent and throwing UncheckedIOException everywhere would     actually have greater probability for average programmer to not miss the handling of exceptional situations while consuming the stream - at least all exceptional situations would be handled or not handled equally.

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Probate is a court-supervised process that involves proving a will, appointing an executor and settling an estate after someone has died.
At Solomon, Steiner & Peck, Ltd., our probate department handles all aspects of trust and estate administration.
Our probate attorneys handle estate and trust administration with efficiency and skill. The process begins with proving that the will is valid and that it was the decedent's final statement regarding the distribution of his or her assets.
Next, the estate is inventoried. All assets and debts are identified and evaluated. When necessary, we retain experts to assist in the evaluation process.
Assets are first used to pay debts, including bills for final medical expenses and state and federal taxes. The remaining assets are distributed according to those designated as beneficiaries in the will.
In January 2007, the Ohio trust code changed significantly. The new law affects not only the administration of trusts created after that date but older trusts as well. If you are a trustee, we can help ensure your compliance with the new law.
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For many immigrants crossing the shores of the United States every year in search of a better life, an American college education is a gateway to a lifetime of opportunities. In spite of the availability of school-based resources, immigrant parents of high school students struggle with understanding the American High School System, and more with navigating the college admission process. This guide breaks down the structure of high school, walks parents and students through the college planning, college selection, and college application processes. It reviews common ways to help pay for a college education and underscores the importance of parental involvement in achieving success for college-bound students. The worksheets included help process the information provided and facilitate the dialogue between student and parent on college-related matters.
Stéphanie Mbella, Ph.D., is an Education Specialist with expertise in College Readiness and Career Readiness. A professional residing and working in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area, she has successively served as a Special Education Teacher and an Academic Coach for 11th and 12th graders planning to pursue a college education. She is a graduate of San Francisco State University (Bachelor's in International Relations), Wayne State University (Master's in Public Administration), George Washington University (Master's in Education and Human Development), and Howard University (Ph.D. in African Studies). She can be reached at: steffiembe@gmail.com.


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You know how they say your life flashes before your eyes when you die or have a near death experience? It’s like you get to see all the impactful moments of your life in rapid succession. Moments you didn’t realize were important at the time but which, at the end of your life, you realize made you the person you became.
I was sitting in my car the other day taking a break from running errands, and I started wondering if there was a way to see it all now while I’m still alive and kicking.
I started seeing my life flash before my eyes in quick snippets of activities and experiences.
Some moments were sad, challenging, difficult, and scary. Some were moments of victory, excitement, and joy. Some were times I solved a problem or had a huge shift in my way of thinking.
I started to really remember the child that I was, her experiences, her challenges, her goals and dreams. I asked myself if the life I was living today was honoring the dreams she dreamed in my youth.
She wanted to be a teacher. She wanted to help people who were suffering. She wanted to be a beacon of light for those lost in the dark. In my own way, in ways I never could have predicted, I became what my child-self wanted me to be.
I also saw the times I strayed off my path and went against my intuition, or the times I was duped by others. I saw the times I stayed too long, gave too much, and held on to something that wasn’t ever really there.
I saw myself letting go of things I thought I wanted and embracing change even when it was hard.
By the time my “life review” was done, I felt really in touch with my inner being and my higher self. I saw how all the threads I wove grew into a tapestry of this current life, and I liked what I saw. I like who I am and what I’ve become.
Don’t wait for death to let your life flash before you. Tune in to the moments that made you who you are today. Connect them together and take a step back to look at the tapestry you’ve woven. What do you see? Are you honoring your higher self? Are you living the life you wanted to live? If not, you have time to change your course.
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I'm a Disney girl at heart. But someone recently told me that around 80% of people who book a Disney World vacation will also book or consider booking a day or two at Universal Studios too.
There is a lot to consider when deciding if you should add time at Universal Studios. What do those parks have to offer? What are the best ages to take kids to Universal Studios? How do I get there if I'm staying at a Disney Resort? Here we'll discuss all of this and more.
What Does Universal Studios Have to Offer?
Universal Studios is made up of two different parks, Universal Studios and Island of Adventures. A water park called Volcano Bay, and also a shopping and restaurant area called City Walk.
This is the original park where you'll find the E.T ride that we were all in awe of 20-something years ago. You'll also find the amazingly impressive Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Springfield, Home of the Simpsons, and the Despicable Me Minions.
The second Universal park is home of Hogsmeade from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. You'll also find Marvel Superhero Island, Seuss Landing, Jurassic Park, and more.
This water theme park offers several slide rides, lazy rivers, wave pools, and more. You'll find lots of seating and food and drink options. This water park is unique in how they handle a couple of things. Long lines and carrying cash around. So they offer an interactive bracelet called TapuTapu to help skip lines (more on that in a minute).
If you're looking for shopping, dining, and entertainment without a park ticket this is your stop. This is Universal's version of Disney Springs. It is walking distance to the Universal Parks.
Universal Parks offer their own version of FastPass that they call Express Pass. However there are major differences in how Universal handles this perk.
When you have Express Pass you don't need to make reservations for certain rides or times. If you have this pass you can show up and skip the lines.
If you are staying at a participating Universal Resort this perk is included for free. If you aren't staying you can purchase this pass as an add on to your park ticket.
It is important to note that depending on how many people are in your party and the number of days you are visiting, sometimes staying at a Universal Resort is cheaper than buying these passes. It's a smart idea to have a travel agent who handles both Disney and Universal compare these prices for you to make sure you don't overpay (we can help you with that here).
Similar to Disney World's rider switch program, Universal Parks offer child swap if you are touring with a child who doesn't meet the height requirements of certain rides.
Find the ride attendant who is working at the end of the line of the attraction you are looking to ride. They will direct you where to go.
Everyone in your group will wait in line (small children and the adult riding second included).
The first group will ride. As soon as they are done the second group rides.
Some of the busier rides will have a small waiting room for the adults and small children waiting.
If you head to Volcano Bay water park you'll be given a wrist band called TapuTapu. The lines at this water park are virtual. If you want to ride you tap your wrist, and you'll be notified when it's your turn to ride. So in the mean time you can enjoy the lazy river or a cold drink.
You can also use this wrist band to make purchases at the water park. So you wont have to carry your wallet around with you or worry about having wet cash.
Who Would Enjoy Universal AND Disney World?
Universal Parks are very different from Disney World Parks. At Universal you'll find larger thrill rides, and fewer rides for smaller children.
Universal can be enjoyed by anyone! But generally speaking, you'll get the most out of Universal if everyone in your group enjoys thrill rides, if the people in your group are tall enough where height requirements wont be a huge issue, if you are a huge Harry Potter fan, and if you love Marvel Superheroes.
Universal might not be for you if you are traveling with small children (toddlers or babies), you aren't a big Harry Potter fan, or you aren't a big fan of large roller coasters and thrill rides.
It's important to note that even the areas for children often have rides with height requirements. So you might want to check Universal's website before deciding.
How Do I Get There From Disney World?
If you know you want to add a day or two, you might be wondering how to get there from your Disney World resort.
You can get a transportation voucher. This will get you from either your Disney Resort to Universal (and back), or the Orlando Airport to Universal (and back). These voucher are the best option financially, but can only be purchased through a travel agent. You can get your rate quote here.
You can rent a car. Both Alamo and National have car rental locations at Disney World, which would make pick up and drop off easy. Just remember to consider any parking fees at the Universal Parks.
You can use a Taxi, Lyft or Uber. If you are using a ride share service be sure to download the app before your trip. You can expect to pay $35-$45 each way.
Adding Universal Parks to Disney World can be an amazing addition to your vacation. Especially if you love Harry Potter. With Max Pass you can easily enjoy these parks in one to two days, which makes it a realistic add on to your Disney vacation.
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Subject to enactment of the new legislation, SSD will be effective from 20 November 2010. Any residential property acquired on or after 20 November 2010, either by an individual or a company (regardless of where it is incorporated), and resold within 24 months will be subject to SSD.
5% if the vendor has held the property for more than 12 months but for 24 months or less.
The SSD is not calculated based on the profits from the property transactions.
Sale or transfer of a property to Government.


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Throughout my late teens and collegiate life, I had several experiences that really just seemed in par with my kind of backwards nature. Things like cold meds that describe side effects as one thing (excitement for example) and would leave me drowsy for hours.
My first experience with a mild sedative during wisdom teeth oral surgery (17 yo) had the dentist at lost wits. Within 15 of administration I was out of the chair and wandering around the waiting room chatting with people and looking for my mom. Rare but funny situations like that, and being the laughing stock of my friends during party/college days � smoke a little marijuana and I am rushing to clean things, organize some event and complete loss of appetite for at least 12 hours. Food was absolutely repulsive looking and smelling.
Just never really thought much of it until I turned 40 and had a full physical. Had not had one in 10 years since the birth of my son (will not even go into the trauma of what an epidural did to me, but I will say the OB told my husband during the C-section that I had the metabolism of a horse). Well, the physical went over swimmingly well. I am in shape, eat very healthy and exercise a little each day. Blood Tests came back all fantastic, but the doc mentioned my B12 was border line. She said, you must get fatigued easily. Try a few drops of B-12 under your tongue. It will give you extra ummph�. So I bought a small bottle, dropped a few and within about 30 minutes, I was lethargic and drooling over my computer at work.
To say the least, energy drinks are not an option for me. When driving from Va to Fl after Christmas last year, feeling a little tired after about 8 hours behind the wheel and as many left to go..I stopped to get gas and thought I would try a Monster. Mistake! Fortunate there was a Spring Hill Suites by the interstate in Savannah. I had to sleep the vitamin rush off.

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Apple's new Retina display MacBook Pro has been taken apart and examined from the inside, revealing that the RAM is soldered onto the logic board and cannot be upgraded, and that the proprietary solid-state drive memory was supplied by Samsung.
The details come from iFixit's extensive teardown of the next-generation MacBook Pro, which the site published on Wednesday, just two days after the new notebook was announced. The solutions provider took particular issue with the design of the new MacBook Pro with respect to repairability, giving it a lowest possible score of 1 out of 10.
"Even though it packs lots of gee-whiz bells and whistles, we were thoroughly disappointed when we ventured inside," they said. "This is, to date, the least repairable laptop we've taken apart. Apple has packed all of the things we hate into one beautiful little package."
Among the issues iFixit has with the Retina display MacBook Pro is the fact that the battery is no longer screwed into the machine, and has instead been glued into place. This increases the chances that it will break during disassembly, and makes it particularly hard to fix the trackpad, as its cable goes under the battery.
In addition, the display assembly is completely fused, and there is no glass protecting it. Any failure with the new Retina display would likely need a full replacement.
And the exterior of the MacBook Pro is sealed with proprietary pentalobe screws that will prevent users from cracking it open.
As with the MacBook Air, the RAM on the new MacBook Pro is soldered onto the logic board, which means that it cannot be upgraded after it is purchased. The next-generation MacBook Pro comes with up to 16 gigabytes of RAM.
The model disassembled also featured 512 gigabytes of Samsung flash memory. The proprietary solid-state drive found in the new MacBook Pro was called "similar but not identical to the one in the air," featuring a separate daughter card that the site hopes will be upgradeable in the near future.
Also discovered inside the new notebook was aBroadcom BCM4331 single-chip 802.11n dual-band wireless and a BCM20702 single-chip Bluetooth 4.0 HCI solution with Bluetooth Low Energy support.
An asymmetrical fan found inside the MacBook Pro spreads the noise produced over multiple frequencies, making it less noticeable. But iFixit said attention given to the fan by members of the press is "a testament to Apple's marketing department," more than anything else.
The central processor and graphics processor heat sink feature an exhaust air vent assembly that pushes the air through a restriction before it gets to the outermost vents. This additional pressure drop accelerates air and pushes it out of the computer faster.


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USAA was looking for a financial technology firm to tell them they were dead wrong.
They found that candid firm in the summer of 2017, and the resulting partnership has generated one of the first technologies the large financial services provider has rolled out that allows its members, active military personnel, veterans and their families, to interact with USAA on Amazon’s home devices that feature the digital assistant Alexa. USAA wanted to solve a problem: “How do we create a scalable conversation engine that can talk about something as sensitive as personal finances?” says Darrius Jones, assistant vice president for enterprise innovation at USAA, in describing what led them to their partner, Clinc.
Working together, Clinc, an Ann Arbor, Michigan based fintech that has grabbed the attention of national outlets like CNNMoney, and USAA developed a “scalable conversation engine,” as Jones describes it, that goes far beyond a binary question-answer interaction between a human and a “talking silo.” The two companies formally announced their partnership to create a conversational artificial intelligence solution in August 2017. USAA was the first major national bank to partner with Clinc, which had raised nearly $8 million in multiple funding rounds before the announcement.
“From the beginning, our teams worked together to create a very different experience for delivering content that is complex … and trending,” Jones says.
Those interactions propelled the work USAA and Clinc have done to be named in March as a finalist for Bank Director’s FinXTech Innovative Solution of the Year, an award presented at the FinXTech Annual Summit, held this year in Phoenix.
The truth is, several banks have worked with fintechs or internally developed some version of conversation capabilities with in-home devices like the Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod or Google Home. But most of these interactions are basic, limited to rudimentary questions about account balances and other simple, mostly binary, inquiries. But $155 billion asset USAA uses Clinc’s technology to offer broader conversations and analysis than just binary sort of answers. Jones calls it “three-dimensional” because of its ability to infer intent from interrogatory statements based on contextual evidence proposed in the interaction with its human counterpart.
“Our Alexa skill really has the ability to disseminate what you’re saying and, in some cases, answer a question most humans wouldn’t answer without proper context,” Jones says. So instead of just getting simple responses, the engine can analyze spending trends at specific places, for example, and aggregate data across several accounts, making the responses more holistic in nature. The technology can also be predictive at times when the user asks questions in a vague way, according to Jones, and can respond with a suggested prompt with a perceived answer, a capability that is so far rare in other similar AI interfaces.
USAA had wanted to wade into the AI and conversation engine area before signing on with Clinc, Jones says, and had developed a strategy they thought would have been effective, efficient and competitive, but then Clinc’s CEO, University of Michigan Professor Jason Mars, chimed in when they met at a conference. As Jones recalls, he told the team at USAA, “I think you guys have a great idea, but I think you’re doing it wrong.” It was exactly the assessment USAA was looking for. “We love partners who are willing to challenge us and make us better,” Jones says.
The conversational technology is still a ways off from administering payments or other products that might add to the bank’s bottom line, according to Jones. But USAA has already identified opportunities to leverage the technology to increase member loyalty, and potentially work in soft pitches for other products the bank offers and advise members of possible risks.
Jones says USAA has “really struggled with the success” of the pilot programs, so much so that they had to check and recheck the data and reporting to ensure it was accurate. Eventually, he says they hope to continue the scaling of the technology, which he expects to involve additional updates later this year.
“I have a belief that the days of typing or touching as your primary method of interaction are numbered,” Jones says.


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text: This has been a positive life changing experience for me. It’s exciting to work with someone who ‘totally gets me.’ Shieh-Chi created a safe, comfortable, neutral and non-threatening environment for us to work in. This allowed me to work openly, intensely and successfully. These sessions were challenging and broadening to my thoughts, my values and vantage points. The overall result is a strong sense of accomplishment and a stronger sense of self-awareness in a short period of time. I would strongly recommend this process to anyone who would like to see possibilities, opportunities and solutions!


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Pineville, New Jersey is Jessica's hometown. Pineville is not a really small town, but it's small enough that the majority of the residents know each other. Not much changes in the town. It has relatively remained the same since Jessica was a child. It is a suburban town and the primary setting for the novel.
Columbia is the college that Jessica wants to attend. It is in New York City. After Jessica tours the campus with Paul Parlipiano, she decides it is where she belongs. The problem is it will be a bone of contention between Jessica and her parents because they think New York City is dangerous. Eventually, Jessica is accepted to attend Columbia and her parents agree to allow her to make her own decision about going there for college.


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After two years in exile behind Valley River Center, Kiefer Mazda is moving back to auto row on Goodpasture Island Road.
The dealership has bought the property at 383 Goodpasture Island Road, which most recently was occupied by Lithia Saturn, and plans to open for business there on Monday, owner John Kiefer said Friday. Medford-based Lithia Motors shut down the Saturn store at the end of March.
Kiefer said he was excited to get his Mazda store back on what he called the �premier auto row� in the region.
�It�s been our dream to have a Goodpasture address ever since we came to town,� he said.
Kiefer Mazda had been on Goodpasture Island Road as a tenant, but lost its lease in 2007.
A former tire store behind Valley River Center was the only thing available, Kiefer said. The property wasn�t designed to be an auto dealership, he said, and it was off the main drag.
When he found out the former Saturn dealership location would be available, Kiefer looked into buying the property. He declined to disclose the purchase price, and the transaction has not yet been recorded with Lane County.
In 2008, the property had an assessed value of $2.1 million, and a real market value of $3.5 million, according to county property records. The sellers are William and Julia Atkin, who previously operated Emerald Chrysler-Plymouth at that location.
With a 16,000-square-foot showroom and 3.6 acres of blacktop, the new facility is about three times larger than the one behind the mall, Kiefer said.
Lithia had done an extensive remodel of the showroom about three years ago, so all that�s needed now is some painting and minor floor coverings, he said.
The Kiefer Kia dealership will remain at its current location at 1810 W. Seventh St., Eugene.
In addition to the two Eugene dealerships, Kiefer and his wife, Corinne, own a Mazda-Subaru store in Boise and a Mazda store in Coeur d�Alene, Idaho.
�Our customers and employees have been great about the move, and we appreciate everyone�s patience during the transition,� Kiefer said.

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DJ Busted for Smuggling Drugs on the Side!
Home Most Popular DJ Busted for Smuggling Drugs on the Side!
On Sunday three men were arrested for selling and smuggling drugs, one of which was a DJ. Vivek Sharma, 29, his cousin Rishabh Sharma, 32, and Deep Chakraborty, 25, the DJ, were involved in supplying party drugs to popular night spots in the city.
They also admitted that they often sold to students looking for a good time. They were selling strips of Psilocybin aka Magic Mushrooms which are a hallucinogen.
When they made the arrest they also confiscated 20 LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide) blotting papers, nine Ecstasy pills, 13.5g of MDMA in crystalline form and several tablets of Strawberry Quick, a flavoured drug that contains MDMA.
A trap had been set for the trio after DJ Nikhil, who had been arrested in December for allegedly dealing in charas, apparently told officers about them.
Officers contacted Vivek posing as buyers and were told to turn up at an intersection near the New Alipore petrol pump.
Another officer said the Magic Mushrooms had been sourced from the Netherlands.
“They used to purchase the drugs using the dark web and payment was made in crypto currencies, including Bitcoins,” said Srivasatava.
It just goes to show you that even DJ’s will bend the rules to make a little cash!


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Let’s start with the basics. Lifeless Planet was developed by Stage 2 Studios and published by Lace Games and KISS Ltd. This game is both an action and adventure title as well as an independent game. From my perspective, I would call it a puzzle platforming game with a story-line that draws you deeper the more you play.
You are a United States-lead astronaut that is supposed to be landing on a green lush planet that is thought to be filled with lifeforms, but find yourself on a dying world. Without your crew, lost and confused, you find yourself low on oxygen and in a desert canyon. Soon, you stumble upon an abandoned town that looks like an old Russian village. Now, more confused than ever, you set off on an adventure that takes you across the planet on foot with just your wits and a short jump boost from your backpack, looking for a way home!
The story-line is good and keeps you playing. There are many beautiful features and different landscapes from underground caverns to expansive maze-like canyons. The game-play itself can be clunky at times due to the controls. My biggest complaint is that the player character takes wide turns that can cause you to fall when you have a lot of jumping puzzles. The jet pack boost can cause you to bounce off a wall and go backward as well.
I would love to go into more detail like the cool Tesla coil or the man-eating plants that are always trying to kill you, but I would ruin the story for you!
So go on, go get a copy today and enjoy discovering the truth yourself.
This was a great article. The pictures and a basic framework of the core of the game is just what I needed to get my interest perked up.

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Following in her father’s footsteps was not her original plan, but University of Mississippi Professor Robin Street said she would not change her career path for anything. Street has been a Lecturer in the School of Journalism and New Media for 20 years.
Robin Street (left) wins a Silver Anvil Award of Excellence for her work on the Diversity Matters! campaign. Photo courtesy of UM PR.
Born and raised in Oxford, Street said she believes in giving back to her community by helping her students grow to be successful in their careers.
Street has been at the University of Mississippi since she decided to pursue her bachelor’s degree in English and sociology, and then continued on to pursue her master’s degree in journalism and health promotion. She departed for a brief time to become a juvenile probations officer, but she quickly found out that this was not the path for her. When the chair called her and asked her to come back and pursue a teaching career, Street said she immediately accepted and started work the next day.
Street has proven to be a stand-out favorite among students.
Street keeps a collection of student business cards in her office. Photo by Kendall Crumbaugh.
Walking into Street’s office feels like walking into a museum of her student’s successes. There are bulletin boards filled with business cards of her past students to showcase their hard work. She said she believes that their success is her success.
“My greatest accomplishment as a teacher is seeing my students out in the world doing what I taught them to do,” she said.
There are also bookcases filled with photos of past students, as well as awards that she and her students won together. The time that Street gives her students is carried on far after they have graduated. Keeping in touch and celebrating student successes is an important role she loves to take on, she said.
The Eleanor Roosevelt quote Street says she tries to embody as a professor is located on her office door. Photo by Kendall Crumbaugh.
A quote by Eleanor Roosevelt, “It’s better to light a candle than to curse the darkness,” is one of Street’s favorite quotes, she said. Students can see a poster of the quote front and center on her office door. Street said, as an educator, she tries to embody the essence of this quote.
Street created a campaign for the School of Journalism and New Media, “Diversity Rocks”, that promotes acceptance of diverse people in terms of race, sexual orientation, disabilities and other differences. The campaign she created with students helped earn them a Silver Anvil Award of Excellence from the Public Relations Society of America. The award recognizes outstanding strategic public relations planning and implementation.
Street said the campaign started conversations on campus and created opportunities for students to ask questions regarding race, gender, sexual orientation and how these different aspects of their lives affect them.
Robin Street is AWESOME! She truly connects with her students and helps them find their bliss.


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My name is Brian Siddall and I have been doing research since 2003. This was inspired by my Uncle Elmer Q. Siddall who was Killed in Action June 6, 1944 in Normandy. While looking for clues about his death, I started calling paratroopers and their families around the country. Upon realizing that there were 1000's of untold stories out there, I started searching out government reports and documents that could help complete the stories I was receiving and answer questions for the men who had served with my uncle.
After realizing that I could help others in their search for either family members or buddies they had served with, I decided to make this my life's work. The satisfaction I get from doing this work is immense. I have made friends with people from all over the world and even discovered family in the UK that I hadn't know about!
When you are ready to start or continue your search, please give me a call. I'll let you know right away if I can help. If I can't, I'll at least point you in the right direction.

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Military leader of China; chairman of the Nationalist Party; President of the Republic of China.
London Missionary Society missionary remembered for his printing of Chinese characters and for his daughter Maria, who married Hudson Taylor.
English medical missionary who devoted his life to the minority peoples of Xinjiang.
English missionary in southwest China.
Australian missionary who served for thirty-nine years in Gansu and finally sacrificed her life for the people there.
Tireless evangelist and revivalist who was the first Canadian Presbyterian missionary to mainland China.


text: Until now, we’ve been skimming over one of the fundamental ways you can organize your program in Python: the class. Classes and object-oriented programming are normally seen as big, scary things that real programmers use to write their programs, and you might think you need a lot of theoretical knowledge in order to use them properly. Nothing could be further from the truth. In Python, it’s possible to ease into classes and object-oriented programming.


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The Human Rights Institute builds the capacity of the BHRH Lawyers’ Network membership through an annual continuing legal education program focused on human rights in the United States. Past trainings have focused on The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination; The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; the human rights to housing in the United States; advocating for human rights in state courts; ethics and domestic human rights lawyering; and engaging with U.N. human rights mechanisms. The CLE trainings are open to all.
The Symposium, Advancing Racial Justice and Human Rights: Rights Based Strategies for the Current Era, aimed to develop U.S. lawyers’ understanding of opportunities and challenges in implementing human rights principles of non-discrimination, equality, and participation. It was also a space to evaluate lessons learned from the successes achieved by the domestic human rights movement over the past two decades, and to chart a path forward at a time when human rights standards are permeating movement building, litigation, and policy advocacy to address individual and structural racism and discrimination.
The 2017 Bringing Human Rights Home Lawyers’ Network annual CLE brought together more than 100 U.S. lawyers, law students, academics, and other international human rights experts to discuss strategies for localizing human rights in the U.S. The 2017 symposium/CLE program explored the relevance and challenges of state and local implementation of human rights, specific strategies for effective and creative implementation, including the women's rights treaty, the role of state courts, and advocacy for the right to water and sanitation in local campaigns.
The 2016 Bringing Human Rights Home Lawyers’ Network annual CLE brought together more than 100 U.S. lawyers, law students, academics, and other international human rights experts to discuss approaches to advancing U.S. social justice advocacy through engagement with UN human rights experts. Panelists explored the opportunities that the special procedures offer to raise the profile of U.S. human rights concerns and advance advocacy efforts to address them. The 2016 symposium/CLE program used examples involving advocacy with the UN special procedures on U.S-related issues including the right to water, criminalization of homelessness, solitary confinement, access to reproductive healthcare, and discriminatory policing practices, among others.
The 2015 Bringing Human Rights Home Lawyers’ Network annual CLE brought together practitioners and experts to discuss advocacy strategies for engaging with the Inter-American Human Rights System in the United States. Panelists explored the doctrinal and structural framework of the IACHR and examined case studies on a range of issues, including detention, economic and social rights, and women’s rights. The 2015 symposium/CLE program used examples from the U.S. and the Americas to demonstrate how human rights advocates might improve the efficacy of the Inter-American Human Rights System, and deepen the impact of their advocacy.
The 2014 Bringing Human Rights Home Lawyers’ Network annual CLE on domestic human rights focused on the 20th anniversary of U.S. ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD). The full day symposium brought together over 100 lawyers and advocates to discuss the history of the treaty and explore strategies for engaging with the U.S. government and the CERD Committee around the treaty body's August 2014 review of U.S. compliance.
Bringing Economic & Social Rights Home: The Right to Adequate Housing in the U.S.
U.S. lawyers are increasingly engaging international human rights law and strategies in their domestic social justice advocacy efforts. A strength of the human rights framework is its ability to address the intersection of economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights. Yet pursuit of economic and social rights presents special challenges in the U.S. legal context. This symposium explores strategies for advancing economic and social rights advocacy in the U.S., focusing in particular on the right to housing. Participants will examine legal developments pertaining to the right to housing and related rights, both internationally and in the U.S. And, drawing on international human rights, participants will explore promising approaches to establishing the right to housing in U.S. courts and through other advocacy efforts.
The United States ratified the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) in 1992. As the U.S. government and civil society prepare for the fourth periodic review of the United States’ compliance with its obligations under the covenant, this program will examine the history and impact of U.S. ratification and engagement with the U.N. Human Rights Committee, which monitors its compliance with the covenant, and will look ahead at the possibilities for ensuring U.S. accountability for its human rights commitments.
This program explored strategies for U.S. lawyers to effectively engage with UN human rights mechanisms as a means of furthering domestic social justice advocacy efforts. Participants received a grounding in the international human rights system and mechanisms as well as an understanding of strategies for engagement with civil society and government and challenges of local implementation and follow-up.
This training explored whether and how adoption of a human rights framework in the domestic advocacy setting shapes a lawyer’s ethical responsibilities.
This training explored the use of transnational standards in developing state law jurisprudence to protect economic and social rights such as health and housing, as well as non-litigation human rights legal strategies in advocating for economic justice.
Please see below for copies of the PowerPoint presentations used at conference.
When advocacy in civil and human rights cases is unsuccessful in U.S. courts, lawyers sometimes turn to the Washington, D.C. based Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) as an alternate forum to air their clients’ grievances. This CLE training focused on how this tribunal affects U.S.-based advocacy.
Over the past few terms, the Supreme Court and other U.S. courts have shown a growing interest in comparative foreign law arguments. This all day CLE program was designed for domestic public interest lawyers considering when and how to incorporate foreign sources into domestic litigation and advocacy. The program provided an overview of the Supreme Court’s use of foreign law, considered the controversy and debate around the use of such sources arguments, and examined case studies of legal strategies using foreign sources. The session concluded with a skill-building session on how to conduct foreign law research.
Experts on the use of foreign legal sources led the sessions, providing insight into judicial attitudes towards such sources and strategic considerations in their use in different U.S. forums. Click here to view the conference agenda.


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By the end of 2009, 36 States and the Federal Bureau of Prisons held 3,173 individuals under a sentence of death. This is down 37 individuals from 2008, and is the ninth consecutive year that the total number has decreased. Four states (California, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Florida) held HALF of all the inmates on Death Row in 2009. What may come as a surprise to some is that of all the prisoners on death row, 56% were white, and 42% were black. 98% of these individuals were male.
More whites than blacks, and vastly more men than women folks.
Starting to get appalled yet? No. Well, it gets worse.
Going back to the method of execution, it is interesting to see which States utilize which methods predominantly. Florida prefers electrocution over lethal injection. 44 to 24 respectively. Georgia was split evenly between the two in 2009. Louisiana had nearly 3 times more electrocutions than lethal injections in the same year. All 447 persons executed in the Great State of Texas were killed via lethal injection.
A word on Texas. You’ve heard it before, but this state literally blazes a trail when it comes to killing people. Since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976, Texas has executed FOUR TIMES as many people as the next closest State, Virginia. 447 to 105 respectively.
Statistics tend to desensitize the public from the reality which they purport to illustrate. Each of these number was a human being. Regardless of their objective guilt or innocence, they were killed. The media speaks in terms of those who deserve execution and those who do not. I, for one, am not ready to make that kind of judgement. Did Troy Davis deserve to die? His family says unequivocally “No!” The McPhail family, “Yes!” Was justice done? Who knows.
What this blogger does know is that the death penalty is an objective reality in the United States. More States are abolishing it every year. Will complete abolition come in this blogger’s lifetime? I think that is very likely. They way it will probably happen is through ballot initiatives in each State. The Supreme Court abolished it once before, and in my modest legal opinion is unlikely to make that sweeping move again. If you feel strongly that it should be gone: MAKE IT HAPPEN. PETITION YOUR LEGISLATURE.
Numbers represent real people. Real lives. One less heart beating. You can change this, if only you’d try.
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Homemade sandwiches – quids in!
I’m in two minds about making your own bread to save money: I get fresh bread ready-sliced from the discount close-to-expiry shelf and bung it straight in the freezer. I take the slices out in the morning as we need them, and they defrost in the time it takes me to blow-dry my hair and stick some lippy on. Total cost: £0.10 to £0.65 a week – i.e. less than a bag of bread flour.
However, you can’t argue with £480 a year, can you? You could go to Tunisia for a week on that.
Ditch the Pret? Pah! Tell that to Queeny, I hear she thinks lunch on the fly is taking a private jet to Paris for lunch: oysters, caviar, champagne and truffles!
No credit crcunch for her!

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Jamo Games is a Birmingham UK based games development company started by James Biddulph. The latest release of Jamo Games is The Botanist, a game where every word, in every language, grows a different plant. It is out now on Steam, for PC.
Jamo Games was established in Birmingham, Uk in July 2012 by James Biddulph. Having graduated from Coventry University in 2010 with a degree in Graphic Design and Illustration, James worked as a concept artist and games designer at PlayMob before deciding to start his own games development business. After being accepted onto the Entrepreneurs for the Future incubation programme at Birmingham Science Park Aston in April 2012, James founded Jamo Games in July of that year. Jamo Games has been supported by a mix of game sales and client work, and James mainly works as a pixel artist for games including Hammerwatch, Poncho, and over 50 other projects. His work can be seen at pixelartcommissions.com.
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"Four new start-ups receive £10,000 incubation package"
Robert Paul Allen is the composer on The Botanist, Inner City Kids, and other in development projects for Jamo Games. http://robertpaulallen.com/.


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1. Do you spend whole week to prepare the (Government Service Tax) GST form for submission to custom every 2 month?
2. Do you know exactly how much money your clients owe you from the stack of files in your rack?
3. How much time you need to locate a specific client file in the rack and check for the latest status?
4. Do you face the problem of missing files, misplace of document and etc?
5. How much time you need to prepare an official bill for the conveyancing/banking case?
6. Have you ever calculated how much money you have loss from over-disbursed or advanced files?
7. Do you know exactly what tasks are currently due from the list of your client files?
8. Do you know how much money in your bank accounts that belong to your professional fee portion and disbursement portion?
9. Do you face difficulty to keep track your trust account (client money you hold as stakeholder)?
10. Do you face difficulty (in term of man power and timeliness) to produce monthly status report to different banks/developers?
11. Do you have difficulty in managing your client account and office account?
Answer to all those questions is MyLegalSoft.
MyLegalSoft is a software specially designed for law firms in Malaysia to manage and monitor client activities, client account, office account, trust account, account receivable, account payable, professional fee, disbursement, letter manager, and etc. The software will help law firms to systematically manage their client files. When client file information is stored in a central database, it improves the process of locating/searching a files, searching for a piece of information (such as SPA for a particular client file) and monitoring the progress of each client file. On top of that, MyLegalSoft also help lawyers to keep an eye in the client account so as not to over disburse. Records of bill/invoice, payment received and disbursement are systematically kept. Lawyers can check of these records with only a button-click.
More than 100 firms in Malaysia are using our software to manage their firm daily activities. To explore for more information and see how MyLegalSoft can assist in your daily operations, please book our staffs’ time now for us to show you a live, on-site demo at your office. The demo is free of charge and no obligation in purchasing the software after the demo. Just take it as an opportunity to see what are the current requirements of many law firms in Malaysia in terms of software automation. We would be more than happy to hear feedback from you which will help us to be better and more competitive.


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Chapter 13 is designed for individuals who have any source of regular income and are able to fund a plan payment. Plan payments normally include paying auto loans, past-due mortgage payments, taxes and child support arrearage over 3 to 5 years plus paying at least 1% or more to finance companies or unsecured creditors such as credit cards, with the remainder being forgiven.
This chapter is ideal for debtors who need to restructure payment of tax debt, support payments, mortgage arrears, auto loans or for those who have significant equity and do not wish to lose property in bankruptcy.
Chapter 13 fees start at $3,700.00 with a filing fee of $310.00. Attorney’s fees in a Chapter 13 do not have to be paid in full before filing.


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Web and Mobile Development Company in India and USA | Thinkwik, We are a reputed Mobile and Web Development Company who believe in delivering customized web and mobile application based solution to its clients.
We are the leading app maker company in USA, We also provide online solutions such as Web Design and development, UX/UI Design, Blockchain solutions and Digital Marketing services all around the globe.
We employ a per-project model of engagement when the scope of work is defined and fixed. With a clear idea of the features and functionality of the product, along with the technology stack to be used to build it and the time-frame needed to deliver, it is possible to calculate the efforts and resources needed to complete the project.
When the scope of work, though defined at an initial level, is not fixed, and may change during the course of developing the product, or when the nature of the product is such that involves continual development and iterations, we employ this model of engagement. We fix the resources to be used for the project, who then work as per their given responsibilities on the product.


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Composer Wiel Conen started his career in the United States by studying Music Theory in Los Angeles. He then studied Composition at the Juilliard School in New York.
Following his return to the Netherlands, he continued his training under composer Misha Mengelberg, including a spell at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam.
Wiel Conen started to write in 1978 following a period during which he performed as a guitarist focussing mainly on improvised music: pop and free jazz. “At that time, what I call ’moment compositions’ were created: improvisations which were recorded on tape on the spot. Working from those improvisations, I started to apply structure, and that led to actual compositions: particularly when I gained access to a multi-track tape recorder with which you can superimpose several soundtracks with different messages.” The emphasis increasingly shifted to composition. His guitar-playing slipped into the background.
He started to experiment: with a simple computer at home and sometimes - using more advanced equipment - at STEIM, the centre for electronic music in Amsterdam.
Three years ago the composer purchased a computer which substantially expanded on the possibilities previously offered to him by tape recorders and the old PC. The electronic composition are now a very important part of his oeuvre. A selection of his works in this area will shortly be released on CD.
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Composer/improvisor Wiel Conen studied for one year music theory at the Julliard Conservatory, and composition with Paul Levi in New York, followed by five years of composition with Misha Mengelberg including two years at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam.
Composition "Limited Edition" for disklavier & midiguitar.
Composition/commission "Zwijg Utrecht" for the Ijsselstein Historic museum.
Composition for mezzosoprano, chamber orchestra, choir & tape.
Composition/commission for the Semsline Artproject by the Herinrichting commissie Gronigs-Drentse veenkolonien, released on DVD.
Release CD on label Etcetera, with piano soloworks and performed by Marijke van Duin.
Composition/commission from Muziek centrum Den Bosch, for improvisation 4tet, with Misha Mengelberg, Luc Houtkamp, Gert Jan Prins & Wiel Conen.
Nico Scholten works as a professional artist since 1982.
watercolour. Main subjects: landscapes and formations in a still life atmosphere.


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Opioid prescriptions dropped 12 percent in 2017, the biggest decline in nearly 25 years.
If the trend continues, it could add to labor force participation, with one economist expecting a boost of 10,000 new workers a month for the next two years.
The toll taken by the national opioid crisis has been devastating, but there's at least one glimmer of hope emerging that could have positive economic effects.
Prescriptions for opioids dropped 12 percent in 2017, believed to be the biggest decline in nearly 25 years, the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science recently reported. That occurred amid a searing epidemic that took more than 42,000 lives in 2016, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The news provides a respite after years of troubling developments on the addiction front. And it also points to a positive economic trend in the form of a growing labor force that could add 10,000 workers a month if the trend continues.
The number of disability recipients has been on the rise even during the economic recovery. The current level of 8.65 million receiving Supplemental Security Income payments is more than 20 percent higher than a decade ago.
The disability rate, though, has been on the decline for most of the past three years, and that means more of those workers can re-enter the workforce.
"The opioid crisis is still costing lives and devastating communities, but its impact on the labor market is at least beginning to fade," Michael Pearce, senior U.S. economist at Capital Economics, said in a note. "The sharp fall in prescription rates last year suggests that the recent decline in disability — and the related rebound in labor force participation — has further to run."
Labor force participation is a key job market statistic. Its continued decline over the past several decades represents both an aging work pool and a rise in the number of people who have given up on looking for jobs.
The rate was 62.9 percent in March, a sharp decline from the 66.1 percent level in March 2008. The rate hit its recovery low of 62.3 percent in September 2015, which marked the worst since September 1977.
The low LFP rate has provided an artificial tonic for the headline unemployment rate, which doesn't count discouraged workers or those at part-time jobs for economic reasons. That jobless rate is currently 4.1 percent, but a more encompassing measure that includes the aforementioned groups is at 8 percent.
Pearce estimates that if the decline in opiate prescriptions persists, it will add 0.1 percentage points to the participation in each of the next two years.
"That may not sound like a lot, but it would be the equivalent of adding 10,000 people to the labor force each month, a significant boost in an economy where the labor force is otherwise expanding by around 100,000 or so per month," he wrote. "And it represents a big turnaround from the situation just a few years ago when rising disability was a drag on potential economic growth."
As of March, the labor force was at 161.7 million, about 1 percent higher than a year ago. The level counted as not in the labor force was at 95.3 million, up 1.2 percent from March 2017.
Rising opiate use plays "a significant role" in the high disability rate as well as the continuing low LFP rate, Pearce added.
"With the share of discouraged workers now back in line with its pre-crisis average, future gains in labor force participation will be increasingly dependent on that reversal in disability rates being sustained," he said.


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Since 1998 CEDIC Int. has been providing first class web hosting services to Canadian market. Regardless if you are a small business, medium-sized or large corporation or if you just need a private website: we have the right web hosting plan for you. While designing our website hosting plans we have started with a low cost web hosting philosophy while providing a high level of website hosting services to Canada. You can trust us with your website. We offer different cheap web hosting plans. Our Canadian web hosting plans do offer support for Active Server Pages ASP, FrontPage Support, PHP, Perl CGI Scripting and ODBC, BDE Drivers plus Interbase and MySQL client server database support.
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Embarking on a kitchen remodel can feel daunting. But whether you just want to replace those laminate countertops or you want your entire kitchen flipped, there are a few questions you need to ask before getting started to make sure your kitchen will turn out just as you planned.
1. What’s my budget? The amount of money you feel comfortable spending on a kitchen remodel will determine the scope of your renovation. Before you can begin to make decisions on what you want and what has to go, figure out what your bottom line looks like.
3. What should I include in my project scope? Make a list of your absolute “musts” for your kitchen, and then tack on a few “wants.” When making this list, think about who’s using the kitchen and what it’s being used for (i.e. entertaining or preparing family dinners). Using Emprove’s “Cost It!” tool, you can get instant and comprehensive project cost estimates that are uniquely tailored to your design preferences, budget and location. With this tool, you can identify how many of your “wants” you can afford, and can fine-tune each project element to make sure you’re making the most of your budget!
4. What’s my kitchen style aesthetic? Whether you’re eclectic or timeless, trendy or simple – identify the type of style you want your kitchen to embody and make sure the materials, hardware and appliances you’re picking fit that aesthetic. Emprove’s “Dream It!” tool makes this easy by guiding you to create and personalize a Styleboard, during which the platform learns your design sensibilities and objectives. All you have to do is click the images you like!
5. When should I schedule my remodel for? Kitchen remodels can take anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks, so if you were planning on hosting family for Thanksgiving or a birthday party in that timeframe, you might want to ask for backup. When possible, schedule your remodel during a time when you’ll be able to stay out of the kitchen – and make sure to check with your contractor to understand how long they expect the project to take.
6. What should I absolutely NOT compromise cost on? The answer is materials and hardware. The bottom line is that if you don’t have high-quality materials and hardware, nothing else matters. This includes but is not limited to cabinets, flooring, and drawers. There are other elements of a kitchen (the fridge and sink, for instance) where you may have more leeway to customize style to fit your budget.
7. How much of my contractor’s bid estimate should be allocated to materials?There’s no exact “right” number here – but when you’re comparing bids from different contractors, this is a critical question to ask to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck. For instance, if you’re reviewing two bids that come out to the same cost estimate, ask what the material and labor break-down looks like – it’ll help you understand which proposal will get you higher quality materials.
Stress and confusion shouldn’t be a side effect of creating your dream kitchen! Asking these tough questions before you start the kitchen remodel process will save you time, money, and peace of mind – and will help build trust and confidence between you and your contractor.


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Living with someone you love isn’t always as easy as you’d expect. For most couples, there’s arguing.
f you’re lucky, it’s minimal and rare. But it happens to virtually every couple that lives together long enough.
However, rather than argue about who does what around the house, one elderly couple has figured out an easier and more productive way to settle things: with some Mario Kart 64.
Recently, a Reddit user by the name of “bork1138” took to the website to share a picture of their parents playing some Mario Kart 64 on an ol’ Nintendo 64. According to the son of the couple, the pair have played the game every day, religiously, since 2001. Why? To see who will make a cup of tea.
As you can see, the older couple don’t race each other, but rather play some classic Balloon Battle, which has been in every Mario Kart to date. In it, all racers get three balloons, and when a racer gets hurt, they lose a balloon. The last person standing with at least one balloon left, wins. I imagine that over the years, Balloon Battle has been used to settle many disputes. I know personally I used to play with my brothers to see who got to play the Nintendo 64 that night.
Anyway, as the post went viral, some began to question the legitimacy of the claims, saying that the shot, or at least, the premise was set-up. And to this, the Reddit user shared another picture taken four years ago of his parents in similar positions playing the same mode in the same game.
According to the son, both parents know all the tricks in the game to the point that a few years ago they both had to agree to not use any shortcuts or cheats to make things fair and stop the bickering. See, even when you come up with an innovative way to not have any contention, there’s arguing, but at least it’s over Mario Kart 64, and not who has to do the dishes.


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Copper Mountain Resort opens Friday morning with 275 acres of skiable terrain based out of East and West villages.
A snowboarder with a cellphone make turns on the opening day of 2018-2019 season Friday, Nov. 16, at Copper Mountain.
Skiers enjoy the groomers on the opening day of 2018-2019 season Friday, Nov. 16, at Copper Mountain.
A skier enjoys the groomers on the opening day of 2018-2019 season Friday, Nov. 16, at Copper Mountain.
Snowboarders make turns on the opening day of 2018-2019 season Friday, Nov. 16, at Copper Mountain.
Fresh snow on opening day Friday, Nov. 16, at Copper Mountain.
First chairlift riders of the 2018-2019 ski season tear through the banner Friday, Nov. 16, in Copper Mountain's East Village.
Betty the Yeti rallies the first chairlift riders of the 2018-2019 ski season Friday, Nov. 16, in Copper Mountain's East Village.
Copper Ski Resort Chief Operations Officer Jesse True high fives first chairlift riders of the 2018-2019 ski season Friday, Nov. 16, in Copper Mountain's East Village.
Copper Mountain resident Frank Walter, 96, greets the first chairlift riders of the 2018-2019 season Friday, Nov. 16, at Copper Mountain.
Copper Mountain Resort opens on Friday at 9 a.m., with 275 acres of skiable terrain via seven lifts and 27 trails spread across the resort’s East and West villages.
Despite continuing construction on Copper’s new American Eagle and American Flyer lifts in Center Village, the Super Bee lift will be the home base for Copper’s first chair festivities Friday at 9 a.m.
Use #CopperLive on Twitter and Instagram to have your opening day photos featured.
And check out this article for more info on Copper’s skiable terrain and opening weekend festivities scheduled for the coming days.


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Best known for playing the role of unconventional hero and fan favorite Edgar Stiles on Fox’s Emmy Award-winning show “24” and FBI Agent Skip Lipari in HBO’s “The Sopranos,” Louis Lombardi is going back to his Italian roots by launching his own gourmet Italian food line, Lombardi’s. The line, which will make its debut the first week of September, includes pastas, sauces, olive oils and olives imported directly from Italy.
With quick, easy and creative tips, tricks and recipes for using all the Lombardi’s products, Louis says he wants to show families that it is easier and healthier to make a home-cooked meal than it is to go through a drive-thru.
In addition to the launch of Lombardi’s, Louis returns to the screen this fall as Archie, the owner of Sports Book, in “Runner Runner” alongside Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake. Louis also joins the cast of TNT’s Frank Darabont drama, “Lost Angels,” as Stucky, one of Mickey’s (Jeremy Luke) men, this fall with Milo Ventimiglia and Ed Burns.
Born and raised in the Bronx, Louis’ acting career took off after he starred in the Sundance Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize nominee “Amongst Friends,” directed by Rob Weiss. The film caught the attention of Academy Award-winning director Oliver Stone, who cast Louis in “Natural Born Killers,” alongside Woody Harrelson, Robert Downey Jr, Tommy Lee Jones and Juliette Lewis. He also appeared in Academy Award winner “The Usual Suspects” alongside Benicio Del Toro, Kevin Spacey and Gabriel Byrne; cult classic “Suicide Kings” with Denis Leary, Christopher Walken and Brad Garrett; and “The Animal” as Rob Schneider’s best friend.
Louis’ love of food also inspired “Doughboys,” a film festival favorite starring Lombardi, Vincent Pastore, Andrew Keegan and Mike Starr about two Bronx brothers running the family bakery. Louis also wrote and directed the film.


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If you are a commuter in Lagos, Nigeria, one of the most popular words in your vocabulary would probably be “traffic”. Nobody enjoys maneuvering through heavy traffic themselves in a bid to get to or from work, urgent meetings or just fun outings. But luckily for Lagos commuters, there is a pool of transportation network companies (or if you prefer, cab service/ridesharing service) to select from.
In this week’s episode of Brand Spark, we bring you a comparison between two top transportation network companies in Lagos, Uber and Taxify.
Uber was founded by Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp in 2009, but launched in Lagos, Nigeria on July 23, 2014.
Mode of operation: Operation is done via the Uber app, which allows commuters to request a trip, while the app pairs the commuter to the nearest available driver. Uber drivers use their own personal cars.
An Estonian based transportation network company headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia.
Taxify was founded by Markus Villig in 2013, but made its way to Africa in 2016 and was officially launched in Lagos, Nigeria on November 18, 2016.
Mode of operation: Operation is done via the Taxify app. Users request a taxi ride from their smartphones. Taxify drivers use their personal cars. Taxify claims to take 15% commissions from drivers vs. 25%-30% taken by its biggest competitors. Local support is also provided for drivers.
The first transportation app in the world which allows customers to pay for their trip via mobile carrier billing.
Taxify is available in 22 cities across 17 countries, worldwide.
The #2 travel app (App Annie) behind Uber in three biggest SSA economies: South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya.
The only way to decide which cab service you hail is to consider consumer experience. Although each company claims to offer better services, they both rely on the same cars and drivers available to them in Lagos. Also, both transport services operate on pretty much the same principle with navigation being done via Google Maps. There is also the difference (maybe similarity) in pricing between Uber and Taxify to consider.
So, if you have experienced both Uber and Taxify rides, let us know in the comments which one you think is best.

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Please have everyone you want on the lease fill this out.
*Are you, or any anticipated occupant of the Premises, a current illegal abuser or addict of a controlled substance?
*Will you be able to maintain the apartment in a neat, good and sanitary condition?
1.	It is understood that the sums deposited herewith as Processing Fee are not refundable.
2.	The sums deposited herewith as Partial Security Deposit are refundable if this Application is not approved by the owners of the apartment community.
3.	If the owners of the apartment community accept this Application, either orally or in writing, Applicant(s) agree that within ten (10) days of having been mailed notice of the approval of this Application, to enter into a Lease in conformity with this Application on the owner’s standard form of Lease Agreement (a copy of which has been made available for Applicant(s)to review).
4.	If the owners of the apartment community accept this Application, and Applicant(s) do not enter into a Lease as aforesaid, Applicant(s) shall remain liable for all damages, including lost rental, incurred by the owners as a result thereof, and the entire sum paid as Partial Security Deposit may be applied by the owners to such damages and losses, if any. Holding Fee of $200.00 is non-refundable after ten (10) days of receipt.
5.	If a Landlord requires from a prospective Tenant any fees other than a Security Deposit as defined by Section 8-203(a) of the Real Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, and these fees exceed $25.00, then the Landlord shall return the fees, subject to the exception below, or be liable for twice the amount of the fees in damage. The return shall be made no later than fifteen (15) days following the occupancy or the written communication, by either party to the other, of a decision that no tenancy shall occur.
6.	The Landlord may return only that portion of the fees actually expended for a credit check or other expenses out of the Application, and shall return that portion of the fees not actually expended on behalf of the Tenant making application.
7.	I give my permission to DeChiaro Communties to give my information to Comcast and State Farm Insurance in relation to services offered.
8.	The Landlord agrees to lease to the Applicant(s) the above specified apartment so long as Applicant(s) qualify for tenancy under the criteria established by the owners of the apartment community.
9.	I/We hereby affirm that my/our answers to the foregoing questions are true and correct and that I/We have not knowingly withheld any fact or circumstances which would, if disclosed, affect this Application unfavorably. I/We authorize DeChiaro Properties to secure a consumer report and an investigative consumer report (including criminal history records investigation) from a consumer reporting agency and to verify any information in this Application by any means including the use of consumer reporting agencies, public records, current and previous landlords and personal references. Reverification or investigation or any preliminary findings is not required.
I/We further authorize DeChiaro Properties to inquire into my/our character, general reputation, personal characteristics and mode of living, and I/We release all concerned from any liability in connection with any information obtained. I/We have also been advised that I/We have the right, under the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Section 606(B) to make a written request of DeChiaro Properties within a reasonable time, for complete and accurate disclosure of the nature and scope of the investigation requested. I/We acknowledge receipt of the summary of consumer rights required by Section 609 of the FCRA, entitled, “A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act”.
I/We have fully read and understand all of the provisions of this Application and Acknowledge receipt of a completed copy of same.

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I work remotely for the NYC company Pond5.com, where I was the first engineer hired.
Get in touch if you think I would be a good fit for your company/start-up, I'm mainly open to remote opportunities.
Aerial classifier - Try it out.
Determine if footage is shot from above (e.g. by a drone, from an aircraft).
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Determine if footage contains green screen.
People classifier - Try it out.
Classify how many people are in a video.
Visual Similarity Search - Try it out.
Finding visual similar items using convolutional neural networks, and using clusters for performance.
Browser Extensions; edit images and perform visual search - Try it out.
Browser extensions was an idea I had where I did the coding from proof of concept to released product, notice the ability to remove objects.
The visual search and the browser extensions received a best in show award for AI technology at NAB2018 from RedShark.
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