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TVG runs onto the pitch at Beautiful Game Studios to see what the latest instalment in the franchise has in store for gamers...
It's a funny old game, football. It's also a game of two halves. It's also at this point that we're going to stop using centuries-old cliches, which are inevitably re-used time and again during post-match interviews. Instead, we'll take a first look at the upcoming Championship Manager 2009, the latest instalment in the sixteen-year old franchise, and the fifth for Eidos' internal studio, Beautiful Game Studios.
Since the split between the UK publisher and original Champ Man developers, Football Manager's Sports Interactive, in 2004, the grand daddy of the management sims has all too often been found languishing behind – even making backwards steps too. April 2009 however sees the first title in a resurgent Champ Man, thanks to a renewed push at BGS. Featuring a host of new tweaks and details, including some to be revealed within weeks, Champ Man 2009 seems to be shaping up to be the equivalent of a club with a new manager. TVG headed to the home of lawn tennis (and not football) to discover whether this renewed sense of optimism is well-founded...
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For BGS' new chief, Roy Meredith, the past four years worth of Champ Man titles have been built, not crafted. To be crafted is to create something with love, and with a total football fan like Meredith now helming the studio, it's clear that Championship Manager 2009 is being – for the first time in over four years – crafted. It's the level of thought being put into what is essentially a footballing spreadsheet which is beginning to prove this.
Visually at least, Champ Man 2009 is injecting a certain dynamism to the interface; there are national flags in motion above player stats, and there's an almost PlayStation-like ribbon in motion behind the tables. But the kinetic presentation of the interface is more than just a little gloss; BGS is also making it functional too. A nod to global sports news channels like Sky Sports News, animated tabbed league tables and top goal scorer lists scroll through in the bottom corner, giving breadcrumb facts of the footballing world. Not only that, but player status has also been tweaked to be more dynamic and yet functional. Rather than just show that a certain player is injured (and perhaps hiding other key facts like his contract renewal), the status scrolls through everything, ensuring that they're aware of interest on an injured or end of contract player before it's too late. It's a small addition, but a neat detail that will be appreciated by the football management fanatics. The interface design has also received something of a facelift, breaking ranks from the traditional Champ Man fare that made recent efforts look all-together generic and even dull.
The relationship between the manager and the outside world is something that's also being thought about for this year's effort. By splitting email up from in-game media coverage, coupled with the hiring of several sports journalists to compose a web of realistic-reading newspaper reports, BGS aims to develop a greater level of importance on actually reading the information and not just delete 'email' from the game's in-tray. It's all part of creating a game experience that also places importance on the run up to a match, and not just those precious 90 minutes on a Saturday or Sunday. The addition of selecting drills for training schedules, and a more fluid and intuitive means to create training regimes in general, is another area which BGS hopes to achieve with Champ Man 2009. The training in particular is being implemented so that it reflects the natural curve of improvement.
Of course the key to a resurgent Champ Man will mean an accurate database of players and stats, and a decrease in the bugs that have pretty much dominated the series even more since the split. Whilst this remains to be seen come 'hands on' time, it's at least worth pointing out that similar to SI, BGS has a core group of volunteers around the globe (not to mention full-time team members in the office) to constantly update the database. What's more, in a light knock to its number one rival, BGS points out that every one of its players are – potentially – available to buy, and not greyed out in a non-playable existence.
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Championship Manager 2009 isn't just an overhaul of key areas for the franchise, it's also going to be taking the first steps towards lifting the iconic brand back to where it belongs. The decision to reinstate on-the-ball and off-the-ball formations and tactics is an obvious one to make, and it beggar's belief why BGS decided to remove in the first place. All of the Home Nations are going to be represented once more, with the Northern Irish and Welsh premiers all finding their place alongside the English, and Scottish leagues. The Republic of Ireland's premier league will also making an appearance. CM 2009 also sees the inclusion of the seventh tier leagues of English football, the Isthmian Premier, the Northern Premier League, and the Southern Premier League. It means that Merthyr Tydfil and Mangotsfield United fans can finally realise their dreams and take their beloved teams to the top of the Premiership and beyond. Ah, Bless.
Adhering strictly to the old adage of 'If it ain't broke...', the tactics screen will be more than familiar territory for Champ Man (or indeed, Football Manager) vets. The classic chalk lines detailing runs, the circular representations of player positions, and the list of the starting line up, all – as you'd expect – feature heavily. That's not to say that BGS have stayed away from making a few tweaks. Beyond the reinstatement of off-the-ball tactics, players will also get an 'Auto Fill' option that does more than randomly throw in eleven players. Depending on the formation chosen, the option adds the team it feels is the best 11 at that time. Subtle changes in the midfield were evident during the demo, as the formation was switched from a 4-3-1-2 to a more traditional 4-4-2. Whilst some will no doubt believe that such advanced auto fill features is the equivalent of cheating, it does fall into Meredith's plans to make Championship Manager more accessible...though it's worth noting that's not the same thing as making it a casual game however.
The 3D match engine is also undergoing significant improvements, with the flow of the game being tweaked on a daily basis. There's also the introduction of motion-captured players running about the pitch too, each with a few hundred animations to bring more of an edge of realism over last year's cones. That's not to say that it'll be perfect come April – roller-skating players and some 'unusual' movement did occur during our time with the game – but it's something that BGS is looking to continue refining throughout both Alpha and Beta builds in the run-up to launch day. Further details are also being added to the match engine, including stadia shadows on the pitch reflecting their grandeur, weather conditions that affect the standard of the game (and the chances of injury), and the level of pitch-tearing. This last point in particular works in tandem with the stadia shadows, reflecting the quality of the pitches from the heady heights of the Premiership to the somewhat less hardy grasses of the Southern Premier. There are plans to change the seat colours of the stadia to reflect the home-playing sides too, although for now it's unclear whether this is a detail that will make it by April, although it's something that could be added in a later patch.
It's difficult not to get caught up in Beautiful Game Studios' renewed sense of optimism and hope about this year's Championship Manager. Already it's clear to see that great strides have been made over recent instalments, but what makes it all the more exciting is that BGS already knows the future direction of the franchise for the next three years. It really does seem like the phoenix is about to rise.
Like a football team with a new manager, Championship Manager seems to be turning a corner with this year's release. A fresh identity and a forward-looking strategy is shaping CM 09 into a solid launch pad for future iterations – of course, the strength of the game will also require the database to stand up to scrutiny, but the nitty-gritty details so far seem to be falling into place. TVG's feature looking at Roy Meredith's plans for BGS and the Champ Man series will be appearing soon, so keep your eyes peeled.
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Added:Thu 26th Aug 2010 17:20, Post No: 22
Exactly - especially when it's only £7.99 above - some people gees...
Added:Thu 26th Aug 2010 16:53, Post No: 21
CM 10 crashes everytime if you download a cracked copy.
Paid for, hasn't crashed in 5 seasons.
Buy it people. Honestly
Added:Fri 25th Jun 2010 10:15, Post No: 20
There certainly was little between Champ Man and FM last season. Champ Man had the innovative new features, while FM was still the one to beat in terms of gameplay. Nonetheless, Champ Man 2010's gameplay still took huge strides forward from Champ Man '08.
Added:Thu 24th Jun 2010 18:42, Post No: 19
to all you what says it keeps crashing it is a very good game i think better than fm
Added:Wed 10th Mar 2010 10:03, Post No: 18
how do you get the transfer list on champ man 2010?
Added:Fri 18th Dec 2009 10:33, Post No: 17
Did you make sure to install the Sep update that was released shortly after the game? That fixed a whol;e heap of issues.
Added:Thu 17th Dec 2009 17:19, Post No: 16
Waste of time. Disc won't read and going by the other issues listed below, this game seems riddled with problems. It's in the bin where it belongs.
Note to developer: If you're going to take on the FM series, begin with a game that actually works. I won't be buying any of your products ever again.
Added:Sun 11th Oct 2009 19:36, Post No: 15
ya...me also keep crashed, same problem, how to fix?
Added:Sat 10th Oct 2009 13:56, Post No: 14
what about the crashes man.. all you have said is true...but i geuss you didn't play the game enough to get to the crashing level...
even when u go back to the saved file one day befor the crash and you play the game still it crashes at the same point...
does any one have a new patch fixing these crashes
Added:Tue 29th Sep 2009 00:48, Post No: 13
Its full of bugs! Unplayable! It always crashes, or corrupts your save game file.
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When u say choke , do u mean in general or against fed . Not able to seize the opportunity.
Thugbandian. Beat Prime federer at AO 03 and Primr fed in USO 03. He was 5-0 against fed.
Hewitt. Hewitt owned the S&V of the previous era. He was 7-0 against fed.
Beating him from 2 sets down in DC.
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Or chokers in general. Hewitt has 2 slams .
Thugbandian beat fed in 5 to win WTF .
However when u are a bh based player u are not as successful as fh based players so the propensity to " get tight " is higher.
WHen i said choke i ment in general. Tho you have the point, but dont u find it strange that Hewitt and Thugbandian suddenly who owned Fed untill 2003 from that moment on never beat Federer again on slam? Did Federer rised so much and changed this game from that 2004 and those 2 failed badly? Federer in 2003 was still young and his prime began at 2004, he started winning slams his confidence went sky high. But still u cant say those 2 after beating Federer so many times in past couldnt win a slam. They arent less talented they were just choke artist, who preformed well on all tournaments bar GS, and when it comes to big stage bye bye guts.
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Sorry, we didn't stay around. We finished the race, laid around the trailers, packed up, turned our transponders in, and hurried up to get in the car at 3pm, so we could sit in traffic til 5pm. We should have parked and came to your trailer.
But yeah. Holy crap!!! That was so intense!
I had so much adrenaline going at the start. I've been involved in racing in some form or fashion over the years, mostly in college. But always in a support, engineering role. Never as a racer. The dead engine start only helped to intensify the awesomeness of the start. I got some good video of that. Me and Jonathan were in a drag race. Video evidence shows that he won the sprint to the corner, but only cause I could barely keep the front end down and the back end was sliding everwhere. Going to have to practice dead engine drag racing sometime. But Jonathan I got good video of you almost wiping out on that second turn.
But then we got to that monster hill at the start. I think it took me 7 mins to get up it. LOL
I paused at the bottom to let the congestion clear and then followed two guys up. One guy stopped and dropped his bike in the middle of the trail, so I slowed down and then stopped and fell over. I ended up having to go back down the hill, and let 3 or 4 other classes pass me before I got back up it. Had a hard time starting the bike. But everyone cheered when I reached the top.
So yeah after that and all the kicking of the bike, I was beat like Jonathan. So I took it pretty easy, let every one pass me. I got lucky on the big hill after the mud bog and actually passed a few people. I had one other small silly drop. But I stopped 6 or 7 times on the first lap to recharge. I wiped out on on the outside of one of the hairpins on the motocross part of the tracks. A lady came up to me and offered me water and words of encouragement. I hung out there for about 3 mins and just watched dudes fly by. At this point I think I was getting double lapped. I went back after the race and thanked the lady and her husband. There was one big downhill that I ended up not being able to hold the brake and clutch in and I went down hard and saw some stars. Probably going to get the helmet inspected after that one. I got up and tried to drink some water and was all out. 3/4 of the way through the first lap and I was out of water! I finished the first lap in 1.5 hours.
But the second lap went much better, about halfway through it, a guy rides up next to me with a safety vest on and says he is the race sweeper and that I'm the last rider on the track. I ended up only stopping maybe once I think. And then had two drops. One I did a nice stoppie over the handlebars on a downhill and the bike was stopped straight in the air on its nose. Too bad the gopro had already died. The race sweeper was nice and helped me pick the bike up. We got to one of the final checkpoints and a safety guy said I had to quit, and I said hell no and that the pros weren't going for another 45 mins. The race sweeper backed me up and they let me keep going. It actually wasn't too bad since I had the track to myself! But I finished the second lap in about 57 mins and if I am right, the second lap was longer than the first by about 1.5 miles due to the start location. All in all had an awesome time. I got a brush guard ripped off, a big contusion on my left thigh, maybe mildly concussed, and a big bruise on the back of my left calf from a guys front forks hitting me from behind. Forearms are also shot like Jonathans.
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At our school this seems common in early childhood classes through the kindy years. Once in first grade kids seem to move ahead every year as a group. In early childhood years there is such a wide range of developmental stages and each child has their own pace. I think at our school it is seen as a positive; trying to meet each child's needs before they enter the grades. For instance, there is a lot of overlap between nursery and kindy years. Kindy is age 4-6 with many kids going two or even three years (it's half day).
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"The change of teeth is a visible, tangible sign of this work. The inherited milk teeth are literally pushed out by the permanent teeth. The child's etheric forces have done their intense physical work, and can now be freed to help the child's soul and spirit, with thinking and memory.
This is the wisdom behind Waldorf schools generally waiting until age 6 or so for children to leave kindergarten, so that the child is developmentally ready to begin formalized learning. (Other physical signs of first grade readiness may include the limbs lengthening and the head being in a smaller proportion to the body, the narrowing of the ribcage, the appearance of arches in the feet, and changes in the heart and respiration rates. There are many developmental signposts as well.) "
Similiar to my experiences as well. In fact most children did two years of Nursery and two of Kindy. Some a third of one or the other.
I agree, and was also confused as to what is concerning you? In my experience they move the kids around in the early childhood, but unless there is something else going on, once they go to First they stay together. There is a spring "cut off" date, for First Grade, that seems to be stuck to, which just a few exceptions of children who fall closely on either side of it getting more careful consideration by their teachers and parents. I don't have a student near these dates so I can't speak first-hand, but I can say second-hand that no one viewed it as being "held back" or anything negative. It is quite typical. It is not about how long they have been there, rather how ready they are to leave.
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The Carroll County Board of Supervisors took a verbal beatdown from county citizens during a public hearing June 9 on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2008-2009 and the real estate tax levy with a proposed increase of more than 6 cents per $100 of assessed value.
Truly, this board can't be blamed for all of those problems. After all, this board had to replace the $1.3 million the previous supervisors took out of the fund balance to make up the difference between revenues and expenses to balance the budget without a tax increase last year. Further complicating the problem this year were cuts in state funding that left Carroll to come up with funds it previously didn't have to account for.
However, this board deserved all the negative comments it received about the time it came out of closed session for the public hearings. When a public hearing is advertised for 5:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter, Mr. Joe Public expects the board to hold the hearing at 5:30. Even 6 p.m. might have been understandable, but certainly not 7 p.m., 90 minutes after the published time.
Granted, the board has been scheduling closed sessions early in their meetings in order to get the county attorney out of the door as quickly as possible since he is paid on an hourly basis. That's understandable. Given, the current state of the economy and the current budget situation Carroll is facing, the board should be taking every step it can to save money. But as one citizen put it while an overflow crowd grew more and more impatient waiting on the board, "Our time is important, too." Time is money, afterall, whether you are an attorney or a factory worker. Because of the long delay, several citizens had to leave before they could be heard. That is truly a shame.
The county holds many public hearings in which no citizens choose to speak. But on matters as sensitive as the county budget and tax increases, the board should take steps to ensure public hearings are held as close as possible to the advertised time.
All six members of the board apologized for the long closed session and for the fact that the public had to wait so long to be heard. Chairman Sam Dickson noted that the board would look at possibly having two closed sessions in the future — a short one at the beginning of the meeting for all matters that the county attorney would need to be present for, and a longer one at the end after all matters on the agenda had been finished. That's a good idea and one the board should strongly consider. Unfortunately, that doesn't give the citizens back the time they lost at the June 9th meeting.


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PITTSBURGH -- Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is wearing a protective boot on his sprained right foot but is expected to play Sunday when Pittsburgh and Baltimore face off for first place in the AFC North.
Roethlisberger re-injured the foot during a 19-16 overtime victory in Buffalo last Sunday. He did not leave the game and had an 18-yard run while scrambling after getting hurt.
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Blah blah blah...meaning same old thread over and over again. I don't give a rats a$$ about your numbers, or Rollo's and Shadow's bickering.
You see...I'm a mod here, I have to read this useless garbage every day and deiced who I'll ban next.
Its getting boring and repetitive. As for NV cards...I've owed more than you've had hot dinners....so think twice before you quote me with your #'s BS.
If you're a mod on nVNews with such an anti-constructive attitude I will be surprised.
And you have read this entire thread, and then make the comments about my post like you have? It makes no sense at all, lee63. I've contributed to its' becoming productive and fanboys from both side becoming more accepting of each other.
If you're a mod, then how do you feel about this thread so far?
1,000+ views and 100+ posts.
How information is starting to be posted and not just angry ppl's posts?
As a moderator are you not required to avoid adding to the potential of unproductive flaiming?
I'm not posting useless garbage as you claim I am Lee63.
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How is this useless garbage?
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65 years ago, Jackie Robinson made history by breaking the color barrier in major league baseball and played for the Brooklyn Dodgers as the first African American player in the major leagues.
Today however, the number of African American baseball players is at an all-time low since the early days of integration. The numbers come to light after USA Today released research conducted by their sports team.
This season, the percentage of African Americans around the league has dropped to 8.05 percent. This number represents a decline from last year's percentage (8.5 percent) and a serious decline from 1959 (17.25 percent) when every team in the league finally integrated their rosters.
At its peak in 1975, African Americans made up 27 percent of all rosters across the league and in 1995, the number had dropped but was still pretty high at 19 percent.
"Baseball likes to say things are getting better,'' said former major league pitcher Dave Stewart, now an agent, to USA Today. "It's not getting better. It's only getting worse. We've been in a downward spiral for a long time, and the numbers just keep declining.''
The hope is for these numbers to obviously rise, but foreign born players are entering the league at such a high rate that it is hard to tell what the future will bring. Opening day rosters had 28.4 percent foreign born players while 10 teams opened the season with one or less African-American on the roster.
Commissioner Bud Selig is well aware of the declining numbers, and says the league is doing all they can to get young African-Americans involved in baseball.
"We (are) trying to get better. It won't happen overnight,'' Selig said. "And we're very comfortable saying it will be better. We are doing great work with our baseball academies and working in the inner-cities. It's getting better.''
Cubs centerfielder Marlon Byrd is the only African American big leaguer to play in the city of Chicago. On Sunday, he was the only African American player at Busch Stadium in St. Louis during the league wide celebration of Robinson where every player wore his number 42 which has since been retired by every team in the league.
I don't even know what to say,'' said Byrd. "I remember when I came up with the Phillies in 2002, we had six [African-American] players. I thought that was the norm. Now, you look around, and don't see anyone. Will it change? I don't know. I'm hoping it's a different story four or five years from now.'
Despite the dwindling number of players, Selig thinks that Robinson would be proud of the diversity of upper management around the league. Teams are now employing many more African Americans to positions such as general managers and managers, something that was hard to imagine when Robinson played.
"I remember Jackie saying 10 days before he passed [in 1972], he wouldn't be satisfied until we had a black manager and general manager," Selig said. "If he went through all of our front offices today in baseball, he'd be proud.''


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The Hobbit Calendar 1976 was originally published by George Allen and Unwin but this Canadian version is published by Methuen Publications with permission from George Allen and Unwin. It includes illustrations by J.R.R. Tolkien and coloration by H.E. Riddett.
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Just joined today, Have read some posts and I am looking for more help.
Some about me first, I am 6' 3" and 290 lbs (44 years old).
I am just getting back into bicycling to loose some weight.
I have been in and out or riding for about 15 years.
At my lowest weight (14 years ago) I was on a road bike for 100 miles a week and weighed in at 225.
Then I quit for a couple of years and got back into it but this time on a mountain bike (still regret selling that road bike) and road 50 miles each weekend with my friends in the dirt, with some road miles (on the mountain bike) thrown in just for training. weighed in at 255 (most recently 7 years ago)
Stopped again, but got back into it three years ago, got down to 265, but was in good shape, did a day at Steamboat off the lifts. My arms gave out before my legs and lungs. I didn't expect that much load on my arms going downhill all day.
After having shoulder surgery, took over a year to get back into exercising and I am now back up to my all time high weight.
Last time I did this it took me 6 months to go from 290 down to 265. It took some jogging with the bike riding to get there.
I was then at the point where I needed to look into changing my eating to get below that plateau (I was at 265 for 6 months While still riding and running)
My goals now are of course to loose weight.
I can't really say when the last time I was below 250 Lbs. I don't know what I need to do to get down there. So I need some guidance there.
I would also like to do my first "Century" at the end of this summer.
I think I need 4 to 8 weeks of fitness riding before I start on a Century training schedual. I am sure most of the one's I have seen assume you have some level of fitness before you begin.
I have never attempted a century, but back when I did ride a road bike all the time, one of the guys I worked with told me all the time that he thought I was in good enough shape and I should be able to complete one.
Anyway, I am putting out a feeler here to see what kind of help and support I can get from this board.
Also, I live in Colorado, I have a new road bike, an Orbea Aspin. And my mountain bike is an older Cannondale Super V 1000 (with the carbon fibre swingarm).
Thanks in advance and Hello to all.


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The point is that the Lakers don't have to lie down and try to win the lottery to get a fixture player in this draft. They can play as hard as Bryant does and still find somebody.
The other power source is free agency. By then the Lakers will have cast aside their free-agent shackles. Nash is the only player who is signed past next season. The Lakers can use the room to sign Bryant and probably another headliner.
There is already much civic hunger about LeBron James. Obviously it would be fun, and historic, to watch him and Olympic teammate Bryant in concert.
But the widespread assumption that James wants to leave Miami after next season, and a possible third championship, is based more on hope than fact. At this point James is collecting titles. The components to win those titles will seek out James. He doesn't have to go anywhere.
A more likely, and younger, possibility is Indiana's Paul George, a restricted free agent who grew up in Palmdale and became a top perimeter scorer/defender.
Or there's Andrew Bogut, who, when upright, can bang and board with most.
Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh, Dirk Nowitzki, Paul Pierce, John Wall, Luol Deng, Greivis Vasquez, Rudy Gay and Amar'e Stoudemire also will be available in some manifestation of free agency.
If Lakers fans insist on a villain, forget Howard and turn your laser-beam gaze on outgoing Commissioner David Stern. He's the one who nixed the trade that would have sent Chris Paul to the Lakers. Then Howard might have put up "Sign Me" billboards.
Either way, dread is over. Cleanup and renewal are at hand. The Lakers will deal with Howard for four games and not 82.
Maybe Houston wins a title with him. Maybe he'll even make big foul shots. Maybe he'll stir up another pot and have to be reminded that all sales are final.
The Lakers lived those dramas every day. Where they live, sunset doesn't last all evening.
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In today's episode, blogger Sacerdotus talks on the suicide of Robin Williams. Robin Williams was a well known comedian and actor. He had a gift of improvisation that is rare among actors and comedian. Williams seemed to happy and joyous, so why did he commit suicide? Sacerdotus dwells into this and more questions. He addresses the Church's understanding of suicide and the misconceptions regarding it.
Robin Williams-Remember The Laughs
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We've all heard by now of the tragic passing of one of the greatest, funniest, most talented artists to grace our lives, Robin Williams. This week we'll pay tribute to a great man. A man who made me personally, laugh so hard that I cried. Legendary rolls like The Fisher King, Dead Poet Society, Good Will Hunting and Mrs. Doubtfire just to name a few. He's life ended much too for his friends and family, for all of us.
Join in on the conversation this week. Either in the chat room, or calling in (347)637-1771. As we pay tribute to one of the greats....Robin Williams. This week. On-Air".
Robin Williams Tribute
Join us as we discuss our favorite Robin Williams movies!
Episode #7: Robin Williams
Me and my special guest Michael Wing are going to have a special 30 minute episode covering the life and times of Robin Williams. We are going to discuss his career. Rest in Peace Robin Williams.
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tonight on the world finest we are paying tribute to the famous actor robin williams and his famous roles he did and almost did.
Robin Williams and Moving Forward
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Although it's everywhere, we'll be talking about the biggest story in the United States the last few days, the untimely passing of Robin Williams and how we move forward from here. There are so many thoughts and opinions and today we'll be talking about a few of them. Hope you'll join us live or will listen to archive at your convenience.
Robin Williams: A tribute
Today the world lost an icon. A man who made us laugh for more than four decades. We lost him to an apparent suicide. The actor reported to have been battling severe depression. Tonight will be an ode to the amazing man who made us laugh, cry, and stole our hearts. Please join Candi and company as we relive our favorite Robin Williams moments.
Robin Williams- A Fan's Tribute
Millions were shocked to hear of Robin Williams' passing on Monday, Aug. 11, 2014 and mourn the comedic genius. As a huge fan of his, I wanted to take a look at his incredible career and remember the good times, as well as how many he touched with his talents.
We'll also take a look at the debilitating affliction of depression and give you the tools for how to spot someone with this horrible disease.
Mental Health and Robin Williams
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Tonight we will be discussing Robin Williams and the impact he had on all of us, along with discussing Mental Health issues and the stigma that surrounds it.
Here is the statement from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention about the loss of Robin Williams to depression:
"We are deeply saddened by the death of Robin Williams. When many media reports focus on the issue of suicide, it can often bring up painful memories for suicide loss survivors. Please remember to take care of yourself and your loved ones in the coming days. If you or someone you know is struggling please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)"
Remembering Robin Williams
Robin Williams was a master at the spontaneous riff. He could just take a topic and go off on several different tangents, making them funnier and funnier as the ideas came to him literally on the spot. In this short chat from 2002 for the film Insomnia, he was in a really healthy and happy place. I have interviewed him over the years since 1982 and he never ceased to amaze and entertain me.
He talks about turning 50, but of course in the way that only Robin Williams can, his return to stand-up after 15 years, and the future of his own Cabarnet wine Chateau Pimm named for his son's middle name, which he loftily gives out to family and friends.
The artistry and comedy of Robin Williams will forever be missed, but never forgotten.
In Memoriam: Robin Williams
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The Movie Geeks observe the passing of comic legend Robin Williams (Mrs. Doubtfire, Good Will Hunting). Mr. WIlliams passed away tragically earlier today at the age of 63 of an apparent suicide.
Depression and What We Can Learn From Robin Williams
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What can we learn from the death of Robin Williams? Today I'm interviewing Dr. Chas Gant from the National Integrated Health Associates in Washington, DC. We're going to talk about depression - what it is, what causes it and how to reverse it.
Dr. Gant will explain exactly what is going on in the brain and body that leads to depression, including certain biochemical imbalances and nutritional deficiencies.
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Messianic Jews Are Different
And not just because of their beliefs
Beliefnet blogger David Klinghoffer today sides with a rabbi friend who was criticized for attending a conference of Zionist Christians that included Messianic Jews among its speakers. The rabbi, Daniel Lapin, feels justified in his decision because he inspired one converted Christian to return to Judaism, and, more philosophically, because he equates believing in Jesus with homosexuality, and, while he clearly doesn't condone either, believes he can look past these "sins."
Of course, even if you do insist on weighting every biblical law equally, there are thorny problems with Messianic Jews. First, there's their euphemistic name. There are Jews who believe in a messiah that is not Jesus Christ, but MJs are talking about JC, and JC alone, making them, well, Christians. Second, they proselytize, which is not part of the Jewish tradition, and which, in the case of some of the publications put out by organizations like Jews for Jesus, they often mask as general engagement with Jewish life and culture, sometimes illegally using the likenesses of famous Jews not affiliated with their group. There's something frankly cultish and sneaky about the condescension with which the Jews for Jesus website addresses the concerns of its readers, and about the way the enterprise as a whole tries to entice Jews into its ranks.
In a follow-up post, Klinghoffer pats himself on the back for "daring" to suggest that Messianic Jews have something in common with Theistic evolutionists, as both subscribe to "convenient delusions that give believers the comforting feeling that they don't have to choose between logically exclusive alternatives."
Again, there's more than logic involved here. Messianic Jews may be trying to comfort themselves, which is fine, but can we agree that on the brain-washing spectrum, scrubbing one's own is a lot better than being coerced into the tub?
Should Jews Shun Messianic Jews?
Messianic Jews and Theistic Evolution [Beliefnet]
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India will see its population peak at 1.7 billion by 2060.
The world population is set to touch the 10-billion mark at the dawn of the next century, with the bulk of this increase coming from "high fertility" countries like India, China and Nigeria, a U.N. report has said.
According to figures released on Tuesday by the United Nations, the world population will reach 9.3 billion by the middle of this century and 10.1 billion by 2100.
India, which is an "intermediate fertility" country, will see its population peak at 1.7 billion by 2060. China, which is a "low fertility" country, will see its population peak at 1.4 billion by 2030.
The bulk of the increase will come from "high fertility" countries, which comprise 39 countries in Africa, nine in Asia, six in Oceania and four in Latin America.
High fertility countries will see population growths till the end of the century.
"The future of the population depends very much on what will happen to the future of fertility in the world," Hania Zlotnik, Director, Population Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), told journalists.
"Towards the end of the century, low fertility countries will have a relatively aged population," she said. "The intermediate fertility countries get more or less to the same point."
Pakistan, Nigeria, the Philippines, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Republic of Tanzania, Sudan, Kenya, Uganda, Iraq, Afghanistan, Ghana, Yemen, Mozambique and Madagascar account for 75 per cent of the population of high fertility countries.
The report said that between 2011 and 2100 populations in high fertility countries would more than triple, passing from 1.2 billion to 4.2 billion.
During the same period, the population of the intermediate fertility countries would increase by 26 per cent, from 2.8 billion to 3.5 billion, while that of the low fertility countries would decline by about 20 per cent, from 2.9 billion to 2.4 billion.
The world population is expected to reach 7 billion towards the end of this year.
"What is astounding is that the last two billions have been reached in record time... The population has been adding new billions every 12 years in the last 25 years," Ms. Zlotnik told journalists.
"The world hasn't collapsed by adding so many people but what is important is that most of these people are being added in the poorest countries in the world," she said.
The U.N. official said that if these countries would face "serious problems" in the absence of reduced fertility rates.
Ms. Zlotnik said that producing and distributing food for 9.3 billion by the middle of the century were serious challenges.


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Tim Shriver, who is the brother of Schwarzenegger's wife, Maria Shriver, said there is someone who might be able to help the president with his bowling: A Special Olympian in the Detroit area who has bowled three perfect games.
The president called even before the show had aired, knowing that his words could open a controversy on a whole new front.
The White House released a statement shortly after the gaffe Thursday night to clarify the president's comments and said Obama did not mean to offend.
"The president made an off-hand remark making fun of his own bowling that was in no way intended to disparage the Special Olympics. He thinks the Special Olympics is a wonderful program that gives an opportunity for people with disabilities from around the world," said White House deputy press secretary Bill Burton.
The Special Olympics wasn't the only controversy to dog Obama on his West Coast trip.
Despite being 3,000 miles away from the center of the AIG controversy, the president could not escape the heat coming from the furor over fat bonuses paid to executives of the bailed-out insurance giant.
"Stunned. Stunned is the word," said the president on his two-day campaign-style swing through California.
"The immediate bonuses that went to AIG are a problem, but the larger problem is we got to get back to an attitude where people know enough is enough," Obama said. "And people have a sense of responsibility and they understand their actions are going to have an impact on everybody."
He also touted his $3.6 trillion budget and advised Congress to find a permanent fix so that such scandals are avoidable in the future.
"I understand Congress' frustrations, and they're responding to, I think, everybody's anger. But I think that the best way to handle this is to make sure that you've closed the door before the horse gets out of the barn. And what happened here was the money has already gone out and people are scrambling to try to find ways to get back at them," he said.
Before his Special Olympics crack, the president was criticized for being in California for an entertainment show and not minding the store.
"He flies off to Los Angeles to be on the 'Jay Leno' show. My suggestion is he come back, since he's taken the full responsibility" for the AIG controversy, "to get his people together and say, 'All right, I want to know exactly what happened and who did what when and how are we going to prevent this from ever happening the future,'" said Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz.
Others said Obama's moves are a distraction from the bigger issues facing the country.
"I think the other thing that's critically important here is that they've been, in a week -- for a week now -- in the midst of a total distraction," former White House press secretary Dana Perino said on "Good Morning America" today. "And every day they're talking about AIG, now they're going to be talking about the Special Olympics today, means it's another day they're not able to advance their message on health care reform or education reform or energy reform. And they've given the Republicans a real opportunity here."
But his supporters said it's too early to cast daggers at the administration, which has barely been in the White House for two months.


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The key thrust of a new preface must be the same as that of all the genuine Reformed directories and service books: we must worship as God directs in His Word.
Church planting or not, the foundational nature of the word of God, the importance of evangelism, and shepherding the flock, are necessary and foundational tasks for all pastors.
Our glorious Lord has given us a mission and a powerful message to which he has attached great promises, namely the promise to use the proclamation of that message to raise the dead to life and to put the living to death.
Professor Charles Telfer explains that while the marathon of faith is difficult and tiring, we press on knowing that Christ is not only the founder, but the finisher of our faith.
We must remember that theology and worship are inseparably linked, therefore where there is no Reformed worship there can be no Reformed theology.


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2013 HUECU Annual Report
Harvard University Employees Credit Union is proud to present our 2013 Annual Report.
20 1 3 HARVARD UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION T H E F U T U R E I S N O W. ANNUAL REPORT OUR VISION Harvard University Employees Credit Union aspires to be a trusted partner in our members' financial lives. We add value to membership by offering the best possible price, the highest quality personal service, and sincere, sound advice. The Credit Union seeks to be known as a community leader and to deepen its long standing commitment to housing issues, green initiatives, financial literacy and access to credit for low and moderate income borrowers. The Credit Union works toward transformational growth and change without relinquishing the core values we hold today. We are a not-for-profit cooperative which exists solely for the best interest of our members. We value integrity and responsibility in all of our actions. We strive to enhance our communities and create solutions for social, environmental and economic issues. HIGHLIGHTS OF 2013 MEMBERSHIP NET NEW MEMBERS IN 2013 GEOGRAPHY HUECU members reside in all 50 states. Top states outside of MA include CA & NY. 7,266 4 4 % % 75 % 40,825 HUECU membership grew by 21.7% in 2013, bolstered by the conversion of members from the Harvard Alumni Card acquisition. TOTAL MEMBERS AT YEAR END 2013 16 countries HUECU NOW SERVES MEMBERS IN EFFICIENCY $1.7 million NEW FULL TIME JOBS ADDED IN 2013 56% in interest-free Mass Save loans were disbursed to help members make their homes more energy efďŹ cient. of HUECU members received their statements electronically in 2013, saving over 800,000 pieces of paper. OPPORTUNITY 6 3 9 EMPLOYEES RECEIVED PROMOTIONS IN 2013 HUECU ANNUAL REPORT | 2013 COMMUNITY Focus on Financial Literacy HUECU continues to enhance the financial lives of people within the communities we serve through numerous educational programs. 78 free financial workshops were offered in 2013, covering subjects including first-time home buying, managing credit, personal budgeting, college financing and more. COOPERATIVE SPIRIT In 2013, HUECU employees & members generously supported the local community. 437 Toys were donated for Toys for Tots. 753 400 Books were donated for Children's Book Month in April. HOPE Candy bars were sold to assist the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless. CONVENIENCE Enhanced Mobile Services HUECU's mobile app received a significant upgrade in 2013. The new features enable members to pay bills, transfer funds and deposit checks using their smartphones. 5,000+ 94 SHARED BRANCHING LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE LOCATIONS IN MASSACHUSETTS Nation-Wide Branch Access With the introduction of Shared Branching, members can conduct transactions at thousands of participating credit union locations just as they would at an HUECU branch. FOR THE RECORD... $184,435.71 of coins were counted in our Harvard Square Coin Counter. Debit Cards in an Instant Our Harvard Square & MGH branches added the ability to instantly issue debit cards on the spot, giving new members quicker access to their Credit Union accounts. 8,500 Approximately HUECU pens were acquired by our members. 4 REPORT FROM THE CHAIRMAN & CEO STATE OF THE INDUSTRY Despite the persistently slow pace of economic recovery, the credit union industry had another strong year in 2013. U.S. credit unions' total assets grew by $40 billion to end the year at just over $1.06 trillion. Membership growth was also impressive, reaching a new high of 96.3 million members, up 2.4 million from the previous year. The number of U.S. credit unions continued its four-decade decline, shrinking by nearly 4% in 2013. The current rate environment continues to be a challenge for profitability, as net interest margins remain on a downward trend. Moving forward, credit unions will need to accept lower returns in the short-term to avoid long-term interest rate risk. as members continued to take advantage of historically low mortgage rates. We also saw healthy growth in our new Harvard Alumni Credit Card portfolio and in our graduate student loan program, now in its fourth year. Membership growth in 2013 surpassed any year on record. The addition of over 4,000 members converted from the Harvard Alumni Card program acquisition, combined with an organic growth rate of 7.5%, resulted in net membership growth of more than 21%. ENHANCING SERVICE DELIVERY HUECU strives to constantly enhance our product offerings and service delivery to meet the changing needs of our members. In 2013, we furthered our commitment to mobile access with the addition of several services. The introduction of new Apple and Android apps significantly improved member experience in the mobile channel. Functionality was expanded to include Mobile Bill Pay and Mobile Check Deposit, enabling members to pay bills and deposit paper checks anytime, anywhere, using their smartphones. Our Credit Union's exponential growth over the past several years has resulted in a more geographically dispersed membership, with 25% of members now residing outside of Massachusetts. We have enhanced our ability to serve these members by joining the Co-op Shared Branch network, enabling members to conduct transactions at thousands of participating credit union locations nationwide just as they would at an HUECU branch. OUR MISSION Enhance our members' lives by providing trustworthy products that are easy to understand, easy to use and best suited to meet their financial needs. OUR CONTINUED SUCCESS We are thrilled to report that in 2013, the Harvard University Employees Credit Union's growth in assets, membership, and earnings all exceeded the national average. The Credit Union experienced nearly 7% growth in loans 5 HUECU ANNUAL REPORT | 2013 ENGAGEMENT MANAGING GROWTH The economic climate of recent years has made managing growth problematic for many institutions. We are proud to say that throughout this difficult period, the Credit Union has achieved strong, stable growth in our asset base, capital position, and earnings. Moving forward, we will continue to proactively manage these three factors to maintain an effective balance and ensure the Credit Union's short- and long-term success and sustainability. PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE The Credit Union's enduring success through the economic challenges of recent years is a testament to the strength and character of our community. We would like to recognize and applaud our volunteer Board, dedicated staff, and most especially our loyal members for their ongoing support of the Credit Union. The cooperative spirit is alive and well at HUECU. We look forward to continuing our tradition of success and making a positive difference in our members' lives for many years to come. While other institutions rely on automated systems to provide customer service, HUECU makes it easy to speak to a live person. 3,499 : 34 : 27 HOURS MINS SECS In 2013, our call center reps spent on average 3.5 minutes per member call. TALKTIME 55,209 CALLS ANSWERED 14,291 George White Chairman of the Board Eugene J. Foley President & CEO OUTBOUND CALLS EMAILS ANSWERED 9,298 6 BY THE NUMBERS HOME LOANS The furious pace of refinancing that fueled our mortgage business in 2012 slowed down in the second half of 2013 due to rising interest rates. FIRST MORTGAGE ORIGINATION MILLIONS 2011 2012 2013 $70.4 $134.1 $85.9 51 MORTGAGES TO FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS IN 2013 STUDENT LOANS Though production was strong, this year's growth in our student loan portfolio was comparatively modest as many loans went into repayment. DISTRIBUTION BY SCHOOL 10% 7% 10% 59% STUDENT LOAN ORIGINATION MILLIONS 14% 2011 2012 2013 $15.9 $17.1 $17.3 Harvard Business School Harvard Law School Harvard School of Public Health Harvard Kennedy School Other Harvard Graduate Schools 7 HUECU ANNUAL REPORT | 2013 CREDIT CARDS The acquisition of the Harvard Alumni Card in 2012 more than doubled our card portfolio. In 2013, we continue to see healthy growth in card balances. MEMBERS USED THEIR CREDIT CARDS FOR OVER $16.5 MILLION IN PURCHASES THIS YEAR. CREDIT CARD BALANCES MILLIONS 2011 2012 2013 $12.3 $25.3 $26.7 19% 7% RETAIL STORES 8% CLOTHING STORES AIRLINES ESERVICES HUECU is committed to constantly enhancing our electronic delivery options to improve member service, increase efficiency and reduce our environmental impact. ONLINE BANKING USERS THOUSANDS 2011 2012 2013 12.9 14.9 16.7 146,271 BILLS WERE PAID WITH ONLINE BILL PAY 4,536 MEMBERS ENROLLED IN MOBILE BANKING CHECKING We've experienced steady growth in checking balances as members take advantage of the many perks available with our new Crimson Checking accounts. CHECKING BALANCES MILLIONS 2011 2012 2013 $47.4 $57.4 $71.9 8 $195,651 ATM SURCHARGE FEES WERE REFUNDED TO MEMBERS REPORT FROM THE TREASURER The Credit Union continued to perform strongly, posting solid earnings, despite an economic climate that remained challenging. Assets increased by 7%, with a year-end total of $443 million. Positive growth was realized in all areas of the Credit Union; membership, loans, and deposits. Loan quality remained high within all loan product segments. As reected in the unaudited financial statements, the Credit Union continues to be a well-capitalized, financially strong institution DEPOSITS OVER 5 YEARS where members can feel confident saving and borrowing. The Board, Management and Staff are to be commended for their contributions to our success. John T. Lichten Treasurer LOANS OVER 5 YEARS $300 $400 $300 MILLIONS MILLIONS 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 $200 $200 $100 $100 $0 $0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 DEPOSIT DISTRIBUTION CLUBS LOAN DISTRIBUTION <1% IRAs 5% AUTO LOANS 4% OTHER 5% 2ND MORTGAGES 4% CREDIT CARDS 9% SHARES 30% CERTIFICATES 17% CHECKING 19% STUDENT LOANS 19% MONEY MARKET 29% 1ST MORTGAGES 59% 9 HUECU ANNUAL REPORT | 2013 STATEMENT OF CONDITION ( S E L E C T E D D ATA I N M I L L I O N S ) ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Investments Loans to Members, net Property and equipment, net National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund deposit Other Assets Total Assets LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY Liabilities Members' Shares Borrowed funds Accrued expenses and other liabilities Total liabilities Members' Equity Retained earnings, substantially restricted Accumulated other comprehensive income Total members' equity Total liabilities and members' equity 2013 43.1 78.3 310.6 2.5 3.8 4.4 442.7 2012 34.7 79.7 291.1 2.8 3.5 3.2 415.0 400.4 0.0 5.4 405.8 37.2 -0.3 36.9 442.7 372.1 1.4 5.9 379.4 34.6 1.0 35.6 415.0 STATEMENT OF INCOME ( S E L E C T E D D ATA I N M I L L I O N S ) INTEREST INCOME Interest Income from Loans and Investments Interest Expense Provision for Loan Losses Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses Other Income Operating Expenses NET INCOME 2013 16.2 -1.5 -0.9 13.8 3.7 -14.9 2.6 2012 15.2 -2.2 -1.1 11.9 4.5 -13.8 2.6 10 REPORT FROM THE AUDIT COMMITTEE The Audit Committee is composed of five Directors dedicated to ensuring that the Credit Union's actions are held to the highest standards of integrity and value. We are assisted in our efforts by outside firms that provide audit support of the Credit Union's finances, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Throughout 2013, the Committee met regularly to review audit and compliance reports and to discuss operational topics of interest. In 2013, the Credit Union's existing contract with our external auditing firm ended. The Audit Committee, with support from the Credit Union CFO, initiated a competitive process to evaluate potential providers. Proposals were received from four firms and extensive interviews were conducted with each of them. As a result, the Audit Committee selected Wolf & Company, P.C. to perform the audit of our financial statements. Internal audits and compliance training continued to receive significant attention during 2013. We were assisted in these areas by two outside firms, Healy & Healy and FIS. Healy & Healy performed periodic internal audits to test Credit Union procedures and controls in areas such as branch operations, wire transfers, deposit operations, mortgages, and student loans. Having carefully reviewed the findings and management's responses, the Audit Committee will actively work with management to strengthen processes and risk management systems. FIS performed trainings for Credit Union staff on a range of compliance topics such as the Bank Secrecy Act and Red Flags, and also conducted loan file reviews. Reimbursements to Board Directors in 2013 totaled $19,982. The majority of these costs were related to attending the annual Massachusetts Credit Union League convention. No reimbursable expenses were attributed to the Credit and Audit Committees. All Director expenses and reimbursements were made in compliance with the regulations of the National Credit Union Administration and the Massachusetts Division of Banks. The Committee wishes to thank the Credit Union Management for their cooperation, support and assistance throughout the year. Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Hutt Committee Chair COMMITTEE MEMBERS Guillermo Banchiere Mark Edington Edward Emde Edward Feldman 11 HUECU ANNUAL REPORT | 2013 OFFICERS Eugene J. Foley President & CEO Craig Leonard Executive VP, CFO Cheryl Gorman Executive VP, Retail Services Peter Buchanan VP, Lending John Degnan VP, Operations Tom Montilli VP, Marketing BOARD OF DIRECTORS Guillermo Banchiere Since 2007 Dennis Campbell Since 2013 Karen DeBerio Since 2003 Edward Doctoroff Since 1979 Mark Edington Since 2013 Edward Emde Since 1993 Edward Feldman Since 1984 Cheryl Hutt Since 2013 Stephen King Since 2011 John Lichten Treasurer Since 1992 Thomas Lucey Since 2006 Bill Murphy Since 2010 Jeremiah Murphy Vice Chair Since 2003 Mary Straub Clerk Since 2004 George White Chairman Since 1999 12 THANK YOU The Harvard University Employees Credit Union is proud to offer our services to the employees, students and alumni of Harvard University, Harvard teaching hospitals and affiliated organizations. We would like to thank all of our sponsor organizations for their continued support and participation in the Credit Union. OUR SPONSORS Harvard University (Students, Alumni, Faculty and Staff) Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study American Repertory Theater Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston Shriners Hospital Brigham and Women's Hospital Cambridge Hospital/ Cambridge Health Alliance Children's Hospital Dana Farber Cancer Institute Dumbarton Oaks Research Library Harvard Business School Publishing Harvard/M.I.T. Cooperative Society Harvard Management Company Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Joslin Diabetes Center Judge Baker Children's Center Lesley University McLean Hospital Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Massachusetts General Hospital/ Partners Health Care System MGH Institute of Health Professions Massachusetts Mental Health Center Medical Academic and Scientific Community Organization Mount Auburn Hospital The Center for Blood Research The Schepens Eye Research Institute Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Veterans Administration Boston Healthcare System WGBH Boston HARVARD SQUARE 16 Dunster Street Cambridge, MA 02138 MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL 55 Fruit Street Boston, MA 02114 LONGWOOD MEDICAL AREA 677 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 CHARLESTOWN NAVY YARD 149 13th Street Charlestown, MA 02129 HUECU.ORG


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Unemployed complain they need a job to find a job
Business groups say that no-unemployed-applicants-need-apply ads represent a tiny fraction of the millions of job openings nationwide each year.
One 2011 listing that got city lawmakers' attention - it required that applicants for an opening as a New York legal secretary "must be currently employed" - was mistakenly written that way, said William Alcott, a lawyer for the firm that posted it, McGuireWoods LLP.
"It was not our policy then and isn't our policy now," he said this week.
Like other measures that have passed, the New York City one would ban help-wanted ads that say unemployed applicants won't qualify. It would also more generally prohibit employers from refusing to hire candidates because they are out of work.
But New York's measure would go further than the others by letting rejected applicants sue employers for damages.
Companies see it as government meddling and "creating another basis for unmerited lawsuits against employers," said Kathryn Wylde, president of the Partnership for New York City, an influential business group.
President Barack Obama proposed in 2011 to make it illegal to refuse to consider unemployed applicants.
New Jersey in 2011 became the first state to outlaw the practice. The state Labor Department has gotten one complaint so far and cited a company for an ad that excluded jobless applicants; the case is not yet resolved, the agency said this week.
Oregon and the District of Columbia followed suit last year, while 15 other states considered similar proposals, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed such a measure in California last fall, indicating he wasn't happy with changes made to it.
Associated Press writer Rema Rahman contributed to this report from Trenton, N.J.
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