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The Fest for Beatles Fans in February (2014) celebrated the Beatles' arrival on U.S. shores fifty years ago. The event brought authors, artists and musicians from around the world and hosted thousands of fans from forty-two states. The John Lennon Examiner participated in the "Women Historians and Scholars panel" discussing "The Beatles' Legacy: Past, Present and Future." Examiner shared "Part 1" of the video from that discussion back in February, and this article includes "Part 2."
In Part 1 of our discussion it was pointed out that panel members spanned the range of "original fans" from the 60s, to 70s and 80s fans. The differences in fan communication were talked about, from pen pals and fanzines of the 60s, to today's blogs, Twitter, Tumblr, and Facebook pages.
In Part 2, the discussion got lively as the panel discussed how the Beatles helped empower the generation of the 60s to stand up to authority and challenge social norms. For example, when the Beatles refused to perform for segregated audiences, and John Lennon expressed outspoken views on the Vietnam War, it made kids think. The "baby boomers" became a force to be reckoned with due to the size of our demographic, and we were able to change society as a result. Karen Duchaj pointed out that "We discovered that our parents and pastors weren't always right."
Changes in religious and spiritual views also occurred because the Beatles publicly explored philosophies previously unfamiliar to western culture, like Transcendental Meditation and Hinduism. Shelley Germeaux expressed how the exploration into Transcendental Meditation had changed her life, something she tried only because the Beatles did it. Karen Duchaj humorously recounted the problems with her parents when listening to George Harrison's sitar music and hanging the psychedelic posters from the White Album on her wall. Her mother feared she was getting into drugs and would end up in jail. Susan Ryan, moderator, pointed out that the Beatles showed us "a broader universe that held more options."
The Beatles' influences were discussed--both the bands that inspired them as well as the bands they inspired. The fact that the Beatles were true artists meant that the copycats would fall to the wayside, while they continued to evolve.
The role of family values and support in the Beatles' success was talked about at length as various views were shared about the difference between "working class" and "middle class" and how even the poorest Beatles were given access to musical instruments and encouragement. As Candy Leonard said, "Even Ringo had a piano." Sara Schmidt pointed out that despite the dysfunctions in John Lennon's household, "Mimi gave him a guitar." Judith Kristen pointed out that each Beatle was a truly artistic individual with drive and perseverance, and added, "Our boys did pretty good", generating cheers and applause.
Sara Schmidt talked about how she became a Beatles fan in the 80s, and how she inspired her mother to be a fan again. Allison Jonelle Boron had a different experience: "My mother hated the Beatles!" But Allison's interest in them has brought them closer.
The panel ended with the observation that the Beatles really did signal a revolution in society and empowered us all to move in a more expanded direction as a whole. Shelley Germeaux talked about the "generation gap" of the 60s, and how different it is today. While her parents didn't exactly embrace the Beatles, now as many as three or four generations will "come together" to attend Paul McCartney concerts together.
And "in the end", this was the goal of the Beatles in the first place, to bring us all together, and close that gap.
Participants in the panel:
Susan Ratisher Ryan -Proprietor Fab 4 NYC Walking Tours, moderator
Shelley Germeaux, John Lennon Examiner
Sara Schmidt, "Meet the Beatles…for Real" blog
Allison Johnelle Boron, freelance rock writer, Goldmine Magazine contributor, and columnist for PopDose.com
Judith Kristen, author of "A Date With a Beatle" and "Once Upon a Time in Liverpool"
Candy Leonard, author of "Beatleness: How the Beatles and Their Fans Remade the World"
Karen Duchaj, linguistics teacher
Suggested Links
- Women's panel at Fest discusses impact of Beatles on our generation
- Interview: Author of John Lennon Series defends her style in books on ex-Beatle
- 'She Loves You': Exclusive sample chapter from 3rd book in John Lennon Series
- The Beatles Get Back to Mono: studio albums to be released on vinyl
- Interview: Author recounts memories and friendship with John Lennon's Aunt Mimi


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Ari Bussel is an activist with a deep passion and commitment to truth. His continuous fact-finding missions to the Middle East to secure truthful and factual information about the status of the situation are disseminated to a worldwide audience through his letters, journals and articles. Bussel is a graduate of UCLA and Stanford. His area of expertise is Israel's Public Diplomacy.

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However, when I try to remove myself from Edit > Manage Admin Roles, I get an error saying, You have been temporarily blocked from performing this action. I keep getting logged out of Facebook every time an abusive post is removed, and that is getting rather annoying. How do I remove myself as content creator from an unpublished/banned Facebook page?


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June Unemployment Rate Up
The unemployment rate across Wyoming went up in June. But, the state economist says students getting out of school and joining the workforce were a major factor in the numbers.
In Natrona County, the rate jumped 6-tenths of a percent to 5.2%. In Laramie county, the rate also rose by 6-tenths of a point and now stands at 6.3%.
Fremont County saw a big increase of more than a full percentage point. The jobless rate there is now 6.9%.
Unlike the county figures, the statewide number is seasonally adjusted, which takes into account workforce fluctuations like more students looking for jobs.
That number rose just two-tenths of a point to 5.4%.


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University of Massachusetts men's lacrosse standout Kevin Leveille (2000-03) secured four points via three goals and an assist as Team USA routed England, 20-1 at the FIL World Championship on Monday evening. The win improved the U.S. National Team to 4-0 during group play.
Through three appearances - Leveille sat out one game due to injury - the former Minuteman owns eight points via seven goals and an assist. Check out some coverage of the latest U.S. victory below:
World Games: Day 5 - Canada, USA Handle Blue Foes | Inside Lacrosse
Team USA Coasts by England in Pool Play | Lacrosse Magazine
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The teenage Spider-Man is back in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2," web-slinging all over NYC while trying to balance a more mature romance with his increasingly intensive superhero calling.
Brit Andrew Garfield returns as recent high school graduate Peter Parker/Spider-Man. Although still entirely smitten with long-time girlfriend, Gwen Stacy (the fabulously plucky Emma Stone), Peter tirelessly feels compelled to protect New York City from the villains du jour, causing quality time with Gwen to be often cut short. Further complicating the continued development of the Peter-Gwen relationship, is Peter's repeated haunting visions (in a very "I-see-dead-people" kind of way) of Gwen's father, Police Captain Stacy (in an uncredited appearance by Denis Leary), that supposedly remind Peter to keep Gwen away from his dangerous crime-fighting lifestyle.
Soon though, youthful musings on relationships give way to serious threats: an electrifying new villain emerges from seemingly nowhere, Electro (Jaime Foxx); an important friend from Peter's past, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan) reappears with a serious issue; and Osborn Industries (which almost, in part, contributed to all of NYC's denizens becoming human-lizard hybrids in the last film) is still -- gasp! -- into some shady, not-so-ethical dealings. Peter feels forced to figure out what will come first: his relationship with Gwen or his superhero duties.
"The Amazing Spider-Man 2" is basically a very tangled web, connecting disjointed plot points of unequal quality. Yes, there are, indeed, some fascinating, stupefying fight scenes that zip through the urban landscape with lightning speed. And, yet, even in the midst of all the special effects' eye candy, the film succeeds most during its quieter scenes that reveal the appealing charm of both Garfield and Stone. The chemistry between the real-life couple is apparent in their comedic banter, sly looks, and pining for each other, sucking viewers into caring more about the relationship of these two lead characters than those in other many recent superhero flicks (hey, I'm looking at you, Thor, and earth girlfriend, Jane).
However, the couple's scenes together are abruptly torn apart by any number of half-realized plot points involving Aunt May's (Sally Field) new position; unfulfilling cameos that seem to go nowhere by the likes of Chris Cooper, B.J. Novak (of "The Office"), and Felicity Jones ("Like Crazy" and HBO's "Girls"); and the protracted investigation about the secrets surrounding Peter's parents. So, too, is Electro only partially embodied. Yes, Foxx looks super cool as the nerdy-fellow-turned-wrathful creature, but his performance is more wooden than electric, and the audience never feels that almost-palpable evil gravitas that makes the best anti-heroes memorable.
"The Amazing Spider-Man 2" is a long-winded, 142-minutes of brief poignant romance interspersed with flashy fights and mediocre subplots. Ultimately, Stone and Garfield's performances steal the show from the grandstanding villains, enhancing the film's watchability greatly. (In their next pairing, though, Garfield and Stone should just cut out the interrupting action and go straight into a "Hepburn and Tracy"-style rom-com.) Although the film finally seems to come together in its third act, the final villain-Spidey showdown, it feels "too little, too late" to have waited for the film to gel as a cohesive whole. "The Amazing Spider-Man" is rated 3 of 5 stars.
"The Amazing Spider-Man" is rated PG-13 for "sequences of sci-fi action/violence" that may be difficult, at times, for younger viewers.
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Is this an early sign of autism?
David Curran, MD, a pediatrician and chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Cardon Children's Medical Center in Mesa, Ariz.
Question: My 2-year-old son refuses to make eye contact with other people and doesn't socialize with the kids at his preschool. I'm concerned this behavior is more than just toddler shyness. Could he be showing signs of autism, and if so, what can I do to help him?
Answer: While some of the behaviors you describe could be signs of autism, the most important question to ask is whether this behavior is new, and if you've noticed a change in your son.
In children who are 18 to 24 months old, we sometimes observe a sudden shift in development that can be an early indication of autism. We look for changes in the way a child interacts with others and behaviors that are regressive, such as a decline in language or vocabulary, an unwillingness to listen when called and, most importantly, refusing to point to objects of interest as a method of communicating.
If the behaviors you describe are new for your son, your pediatrician can review a set of questions with you to determine if autism might be a factor. This screening tool, which assesses issues ranging from how your son plays with his toys to what he does in front of a group, is an important first step in evaluating the situation.
In general, the most important thing parents can do to monitor a child's development is to talk with their pediatrician during well-child visits, especially at the 15- and 18-month appointments. When parents openly share observations and ask questions about developmental milestones, their pediatrician can determine if additional evaluation is necessary.


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April 1, 1997
1997 Spring Outlook
Don't expect head coach Tyrone Willingham to join in the pre-season hype and hyperbole about his '97 Cardinal. He'll leave that to others. What you can expect Willingham to say is that he is very optimistic about his club in 1997 and that advancing to a post-season bowl game for the third year in a row - for only the second time in Stanford's 102-year history - is the team's goal.
That credo has remained intact since Willingham's arrival on The Farm in 1995.
"I expect our team to play as hard as it can, for as long as it can and as smart as it can," says Willingham. 'If that happpens every week, then I think everything else will take care of itself. Playing in a 12th game is a goal for the Stanford football program every year. It's something we work towards. That will never change," he says.
But, when talk turns to the 35 returning lettermen and 14 starters back from last year's 7-5 Sun Bowl team, Willingham's optimism shows through.
"We have a chance to be a very good football team this season," he said. "We return several experienced players who have had success and know how to win football games. That's important. We're building a program that expects to win and play in bowl games every year and we're starting to develop that mentality.
"There are several areas on this year's team where we find ourselves with proven, quality players," Willingham said. "On the defensive line, three starters return in Kailee Wong, Carl Hansen and Bryan Werner. If those three can improve in '97, that will make our defense that much tougher. Wong and Hansen are All-America-type players.
"In Chris Draft and Jon Haskins, we feel we have two outstanding inside linebackers," he said. "Both have already proven to be among the best in the league. I'm extremely excited about the four running backs we have back. With Anthony Bookman and Mike Mitchell at halfback and Jon Ritchie and Greg Comella at fullback, we feel very good about that area of our team.
"Then, you have to add Chad Hutchinson, who improved greatly at quarterback over the course of last season. Damon Dunn and Troy Walters are break-away threats at the receiver spots. On the offensive line, we did lose two very good players, but there are still several guys who have played a lot of football for Stanford. We must improve on the offensive line - and we think we can." Willingham said.
In Willingham's first season in '95, Stanford placed fifth in the Pac-10 and advanced to the Liberty Bowl. A year ago, the stakes went up a notch to a third place conference finish and a 38-0 win in the Sun Bowl.
"We've been successful in building the program each of the first two seasons," said Willingham. "We haven't reached our ultimate goals yet. Those are still out there for us to accomplish. This team can be very good. But, are there areas of concern for the coaching staff? You bet there are. Can this team improve on last year's record? If we work together as a unit, focus on the goals at hand and commit ourselves to doing all we can do to make this team better, then the wins and losses will take care of themselves," said Wilingham.
Stanford returns six starters on offense and six on defense along with Kevin Miller, who held down both the placekicking and punting duties. The Cardinal returns five of its front seven players on the defensive unit, which may be the best on The Farm in several years.
Leading the way defensively will be Wong, a First-Team All-Pac-10 selection last season, and Draft, named Second-Team All-Pac-10 in '96. But the talent pool runs much deeper. Hansen and Haskins are also both among the best players in the league, giving the Cardinal perhaps the best front seven it has produced in many years.
Stanford will have to fill three vacancies in the defensive backfield, where only one starter returns. Depth is a concern in the backfield, but look for Alistair White and Corey Hill to man the cornerback positions and Tim Smith to start at free safety.
On the offensive side of the ball, perhaps the team's greatest area of strength is the backfield. In Bookman, Mitchell, Ritchie and Comella, Stanford has a foursome of running backs among the best in the conference. Hutchinson, the Sun Bowl MVP, showed tremendous improvement in 1996 and gave notice of the type of quarterback he can become.
The receiving corps is strong with Dunn and Walters at the forefront. While two starters are gone from the offensive line, several experienced and talented players are back in '97 and the potential is there to have a solid offensive front.
Below is a position-by-position breakdown of the 1997 Cardinal:
Chad Hutchinson enters his third season in the Cardinal football program as one of the top, young quarterbacks in college football. Hutchinson, a pitcher on the Stanford baseball team, came on strong towards the latter half of the '96 campaign, led the Cardinal to five consecutive wins to close the season and was named the MVP of the Sun Bowl. His performance in the bowl - 22-of-28, 226 yards, one touchdown - culminated a season of learning for Hutchinson. But, by the end of the '96 campaign, the 6-5, 230-pound junior-to-be had proven to everyone that he has all the tools to be a big-time player. He finished the year completing 190-of-312 for 2,134 yards and 10 TDs. For the second straight spring, Hutchinson will not participate in spring football. That's because he is in the starting rotation on Stanford's nationally-ranked baseball team. His backup a year ago was Todd Husak, a 6-3 sophomore from Long Beach who played in four games in 1996 as a true freshman. Husak completed 19-of-39 for 202 yards and one TD. He was impressive when given the opportunity to play, including a 17-of-34 for 173 yards performance vs. Arizona State. Husak will receive all the snaps during spring drills with Hutchinson unavailable.
No question, the strength of the '97 Cardinal is its running backs. Back for their final seasons on The Farm are running backs Anthony Bookman and Mike Mitchell and fullbacks Greg Comella and Jon Ritchie. Together, the foursome is one of the strongest in college football. Mitchell (1,849 career rushing yards) and Bookman (1,723) are fourth and seventh, respectively, on Stanford's all-time rushing list. Last season, Mitchell rushed for a team-leading 809 yards, while in '95, Bookman totalled 872 yards on the ground. Both Comella and Ritchie had injuries slow them in 1996, but when healthy this duo will provide Stanford with a pair of fullbacks matched by few teams in the nation. Comella was limited in '96 due to a knee injury and Ritchie suffered injuries to both hamstrings and was also at less than full strength a year ago. All four backs are experienced veterans who have the ability to be all-conference players in 1997.
Stanford has two break-away threats at the wide receivers spots in senior Damon Dunn and junior Troy Walters. Dunn, who also doubles as the team's top kickoff return specialist, was second on the team last year with 35 receptions for a team-leading 452 yards (12.9 ypr) and two touchdowns. He scored touchdowns on a 58-yard pass reception, a 93-yard kickoff return and a 37-yard run on a reverse. He added another TD in the Sun Bowl, this one on a 27-yard reverse. Dunn gives the Cardinal a versatile receiver who can hurt opponents in many ways. He has a career kickoff return average of 26.6 ypr, second best in school history. Walters came on towards the end of last season and showcased his ability to be a big-play receiver. He had three receptions of over 50 yards, two of which went for touchdowns, and one 75-yard punt return for a TD. His 11.2 average as the team's punt returner is among the best single seasons in school history. Others expected to compete for playining time include senior Jeff Allen, sophomores Aaron Focht, DeRonnie Pitts and Jason Willock and senior Jimmie Johnson.
Stanford's group of four tight ends includes seniors Tommy Hanson and Derek Hubbard and sophomores Steve Coughlin and Russell Stewart. Hanson has seen plenty of action the past three years as a reserve, but 1997 may be the year he breaks into the starting lineup. He has solid experience playing in two and three tight end situations. Derek Hubbard transfered to Stanford in 1995, redshirted the '96 season and returns in '97 for his final year. A very athletic player, Hubbard is a good receiver who has shown the ability to run after the catch. Both Hubbard and Hanson should see plenty of playing time this season. Coughlin and Stewart did not play as true freshman last season, but both are highly-regarded players who will compete for playing time in 1997.
Stanford will have to replace RG Brad Badger and LT Nate Parks from last year's team, but three starters and several player who gained valuable experience in '96 return in 1997. The offensive line suffered numerous injuries last season, allowing some young players to get game experience. Returning veterans include junior C Mike McLaughlin and senior Andrew Kroeker, who both started all 12 games last season, and RT Jeff Cronshagen, a starter in 10 games. Senior Geoff Wilson was expected to start at one tackle spot in 1996, but a pre-season knee injury sidelined him the entire season. He started eight games in 1995 and will be competing for a starting job in '97. Two other tackles who received significant time in the lineup last year are Eli Burriss, a three-game starter, and Brian Donoghue, a starter in two game. While Kroeker will hold down the left guard position, the right guard position is wide open. The leading candidates are juniors Desmond Cook, Matt Motherway and Joe Fairchild.
Three starters return to a unit that was much improved in '96 and could be even better in '97. Senior DE Kailee Wong, DT Carl Hansen and DE Bryan Werner will anchor a line was very effective last year. Wong earned First-Team All-Pac-10 honors after recording 21 tackles-for-loss and 12 sacks, Hansen has 14.5 sacks the past two seasons and Werner chipped in with 10 tackles-for-loss and five sacks. The only question on the line is the nose tackle spot, which was vacated by fifth-year senior Pete Swanson. The candidates include senior Anthony Willis, who started three games last season, and sophomores Willie Howard and Dorean Kass. Others in the hunt for playing time include juniors Andrew Currie, Tony Vella and Konti Pelligrin and sophomores Riall Johnson, Jim Telesmanich and Sam Benner.
Another strength of the '97 Cardinal is its pair of starting inside linebackers. Seniors Chris Draft and Jon Haskins are two quality players who are already recognized as two of the best in the league, if not the country. Draft was a Second-Team All-Pac-10 selection last year after recording 97 tackles. Haskins, in his first season as a starter, led the team with 100 tackles and earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors. Draft has been a starter at inside linebacker the past two seasons and his 200 tackles during that time is among the best in the Pac-10. He enters the season as an All-America candidate. Haskins' first season as a starter last year was most impressive and he, too, is an honors candidate. Behind Haskins and Draft are juniors Sharcus Steen and Marc Stockbauer, who both received playing time in 1996. Others who will compete for playing time include sophomores Byron Glaspie and Dominic Brunetti.
Two-year starter Brian Batson has departed, leaving the position to juniors Donnie Spragan and Brian Toner. Spragan, who transferred to Stanford from UOP in 1996, is the likely starter. He showed signs of possessing all the skills necessary to become a quality outside linebacker. Spragan, who also played special teams last season, had 13 tackles and one quarterback sack in '96. Toner has been an inside linebacker the past two seasons, but he will move to the outside in '97.
With three starters gone from last years team, the defensive backfield is an area of concern for the Cardinal entering the '97 season. Free safety Josh Madsen, strong safety Eliel Swinton and cornerback Leroy Pruitt have all departed, leaving the secondary chores to Alistair White, Corey Hill, Tim Smith and Kadar Hamilton. White and Hill both played significantly last season at cornerback and should be able to man those positions quite well in '97. The Cardinal must develop more depth at cornerback, however. Smith, a converted quarterback, will step in for Madsen at free safety. Smith showed great promise a year ago, made some big plays and will now be handed the responsibility of playing ful-time. Hamilton is in his fourth season at Stanford and is slated to be the starter at strong safety. Once again, the Cardinal will have to develop more depth at the safety positions.
Senior Kevin Miller handled all kicking chores in 1996 and is the likely candidate to do the same in 1997. He has been the team's punter the last two years, averaging 38.9 yards per punt. Last year, he added the placekicking duties to his plate. He was 12-of-19 overall, including nine-of-10 inside the 30. Outside the 30, however, Miller was just three-of-nine with his longest coming from 37-yards out. Junior Patrick Shinnefield will backup Miller in the spring while freshman Mike Biselli will compete for playing time this fall.


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Ahsan Rasheed has provided some new details in regards to several upcoming next-generation video games. According to a report from Dual Shockers on May 5, the industry insider revealed that one of the western development team from Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios is working on a video game influenced by the eastern region of the world. The mysterious PS4 exclusive apparently includes "heavy action" along with "killer graphics."
In fact, he revealed that the graphics are even better than the visuals built from the Snowdrop graphic engine that was used for the upcoming multiplatform video game, "Tom Clancy's The Division." The third-person shooter from Ubisoft features massively multiplayer online elements. The PC, PS4 and Xbox One new intellectual property was announced at E3 2013 and is currently slated to come out later this year. A screen from "Tom Clancy's The Division" from the official Facebook page of the product can be found near the top of this article.
Ahsan Rasheed also revealed some information on the tentatively-titled, "Halo 5." He describes the project as "very ambitious" adding that the sequel may feature some kind of open-world elements. A Japanese role-playing game is also apparently in development for the Xbox One although the insider did not reveal any more details on the project.
All of the aforesaid next-generation video games could be shown off at next month's Electronic Entertainment Expo. The biggest publishers and developers from around the world will be gathering in Los Angeles for a three day event that begins on June 10. Sony Computer Entertainment, Microsoft Studios, Ubisoft and others are expected to hold press conferences that will be live-streamed.
The aforementioned "Halo 5" is being developed by 343 Industries exclusively for the Xbox One. The potential sequel is expected to come out in 2015 in North America. However, fans may be able to get a taste of the video game as a multiplayer beta invite is rumored to be bundled with "Halo 2 Anniversary," which could be launching this year.
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- 'Halo 5,' 'Quantum Break,' 'Sunset Overdrive' and more E3 2014 reveals discussed
- 'Halo 5' publisher could be working on another game in 'Halo' franchise
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IOM reports child trafficking and labor trafficking cases are rising
Child victims of human trafficking helped by IOM increased to 2,040 in 2011, up 27 per cent from 1,565 in 2008, according to new IOM data.
UN General Assembly President calls for redoubled efforts to end human trafficking
The President of the 66th United Nations General Assembly His Excellency Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser today called on Member States, civil society, the private sector and the media to step up efforts to bring an end to human trafficking, calling it "an appalling form of human rights abuse".
U.N.: 2.4 Million Human Trafficking Victims
The UN crime-fighting office announced that 2.4 million people across the globe are victims of human trafficking at any one time, and 80 percent of them are being exploited as sexual slaves.
Washington first US state to pass law tightening oversight of escort sites
The Washington Legislature has passed, and Governor Gregoire has signed into law, a bill that would require websites within the state to obtain documentation that escorts advertised there are at least 18.
Estonia Makes Human Trafficking Illegal
Estonia's Parliament has passed legislation banning human trafficking, making the Baltic nation the last EU country to enact such laws.
Human Trafficking Rampant in Thailand's Deep-Sea Fishing Industry
While a lucrative deep-sea fishing industry places Thailand among the world's leading exporters of sea products, a grim specter of human rights abuse lurks below the surface of an industry whose contribution to the national economy is estimated to exceed $4 billion a year.
US President Obama vows to fight human trafficking
WASHINGTON, DC - US President Obama vowed Thursday to fight human trafficking in the "dark corners of our world, and hidden in plain sight." The White House issued the president's statement at a meeting of the Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons.
Now available: International Framework for Action to Implement the Smuggling of Migrants Protocol
While 129 States, to date, have ratified the United Nations Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, giving effect to the Protocol remains a challenge in all regions.
USAID Releases New Policy to Combat Trafficking in Persons
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, at a White House event, Dr Rajiv Shah, Administrator for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched the Agency's new 2012 Counter-Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) Policy to reinvigorate and focus USAID's efforts to combat human trafficking around the world.
Visayan Sugar District Vows an End to Child Labor Practice
ORMOC CITY, Leyte, Philippines — Planters in the Ormoc-Kananga Sugar District have expressed a commitment to end the practice of hiring child labor in the sugar industry.
South Pacific Slaves Put Squid on U.S. Tables
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Tim LaHaye, of "Left Behind" publishing fame, has a new series of books on the way. Bill Berkowitz writes about the series, called "The End," and the first book, "Edge of Apocalypse" at Talk to Action today. Writes Berkowitz:
Set in the near future, "Edge of Apocalypse," according to Zondervan, "jumpstarts the series as military-hero-turned-inventor Joshua Jordan attempts to save Manhattan from two nuclear missiles. Using his Return to Sender military defense system, Jordan finds himself facing an unbearable ransom to the nation he loves. As tensions escalate and global alliances topple, only Jordan and a secret group known only as The Patriots can save the United States from terrorists abroad and traitors within. Set in the very near future, The End series chronicles the earth shattering events which eventually lead up to the Rapture and the beginning of the prophesied Last Days of mankind."


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Early morning in a Sunday market in El Alto, Bolivia.
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(Drinking chicha and dancing in Tarata.) The taxi driver makes out with someone in his cab next to the hamburger stand while teenagers drink warm beer and a street vendor sells "original" pirated versions of E.T. in Spanish. The multi-colored Christmas lights strung around the palm trees play music and blink. On the way to […]
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These photos are from a recent festival we went to in Tarata, a small town near Cochabamba, Bolivia.
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Buntings and New World Sparrows (Emberizidae)
Puna Yellow-finch (Sicalis lutea) - HBW 16, p. 631
French: Sicale jaune
German: Punagilbammer
Spanish: Chirigüe Puneño
Taxonomy: Emberiza lutea d'Orbigny and Lafresnaye, 1837, Pampas d'Oruro [= Oruro], Bolivia.
Molecular-genetic data suggest that genus is most closely related to the "hooded" group of sierra-finches (Phrygilus atriceps, Phrygilus punensis, Phrygilus gayi and Phrygilus patagonicus); also, that it belongs within the tanager family (Thraupidae). Monotypic.
Distribution: SE Peru (highlands from SE Cuzco and NE Arequipa E to Puno and Tacna), Bolivian highlands (La Paz, Cochabamba, Oruro and Potosí and W Tarija), extreme NE Chile (Visviri area of Arica–Parinacota) and NW Argentina (dry puna of Jujuy and Salta).
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One adult bird perched and foraging. Locality Cochabamba Department, Bolivia
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One adult bird on the ground.
Locality Cochabamba Department, Bolivia
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Adult male. Cochinoca saws, road to Laguna Pozuelos, Jujuy, Argentina
Locality Jujuy Province, Argentina
Silvia Vitale 26 February 2010 6 years ago 3.8
pair perched on ground
Locality San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta Province, Argentina
Jacob Wijpkema 19 July 2004 15 weeks ago 3.7
male drinking frontal view
Locality San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta Province, Argentina (Monotypic species)
Jacob Wijpkema 19 July 2004 15 weeks ago 3.7
A male standing on a rock.
Locality Salar de Uyuni, Uyuni, Potosí Department, Bolivia
Carmelo López 19 October 2009 5 years ago 2.6
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JOHN Ball is to step down as MoT chairman of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) in May after 18 months in the post.
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Thursday, February 26, 2009: The City of Liberal has named Samuel F. Christian as Director of the Mid-America Air Museum. Christian was a museum specialist and then curator of the U.S. Navy CEC and Seabee Museum in Gulfport, Mississipi. Prior to that Christian served as a museum specialist wit the U.S. Air Force Museum at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.
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You have to love the Boston sports media - you're damned if you do, and damned if you don't. That's what Bill Belichick is waking up to this morning.
After a 59-24 thumping of the previously 6-3 Indianapolis Colts, some of the local media are pointing fingers at Belichick for leaving Gronkowski in the game too long. Well, we guess Belichick must have put his crystal ball away at 45-24.
The reason why the Patriots are contenders every year is because they do things their way, and after 12 years of success, now everyone is an expert.
"I've never understood some of these decisions that get made, to use some of these guys on special teams," "Why are you doing this? I don't get it. . . . I've never understood it. It's very head-scratching. If it were me, I wouldn't have him on extra points, period", the Boston Herald's Ron Borges said.
Let's explain it this way - Belichick started his career as a special teams coach, it's important to him to have his special teams have the same amount of talent as offense or defense. Ted Bruschi, Mike Vrabel and many big named Patriots players have played on special teams.
Simply put, you're not special enough not to play special teams.
Furthermore, it's just simply the Patriot way. Just as it was for Julian Edelman to play defensive back, or Aaron Hernandez playing H-back.
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Is there any mod or program for Apache Httpd which rotate logs as well as purge them without the restarting of server processes? I have checked a few options, mod_autorotate, rotatelogs, mod_log_rotate and cronologs. Scratched out mod_autorotate because of the server restarts everytime log needs to be rotated. Scratched out mod_log_rotate, rotatelogs and cronologs because they don't have purging capabilities. I'm not entirely sure if I can use "logrotate" because it involves cron jobs, and it impossible for me to schedule cron jobs for a lot of Apache servers with a lot of applications running on them.
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This two experiment paper examined how a negative revelation disrupts dyads' shared
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The Corporate & Continuing Education (CCE) division at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC), in cooperation with Ludo?s Ballroom, will offer dance classes for adult learners. The following classes will be held at Ludo?s Ballroom, located at the East Whitehouse Firehouse, 93 Old Route 28, Whitehouse.
Ballroom Dancing: Students are taught the basic steps in the most popular ballroom dances, including Foxtrot, Waltz and Tango. Singles and couples are welcome to participate. The class will be held Tuesdays, April 29 to June 3, from 1:45-2:30 p.m. The fee is $75.
Latin Dance: Students are taught dance basic steps that are included in such Latin dances as Salsa, Merengue, Rumba and Cha Cha. Singles and couples are welcome to attend. The class will be held Tuesdays, April 29 to June 3, from 2:30-3:15 p.m. The fee is $75.
Swing/Jitterbug/Hustle: Students are taught basic moves, turns and more as they learn the classic American dances of Swing, Jitterbug and the Hustle. The class will be held Thursdays, May 1 to June 5, from 1:45-2:30 p.m. The fee is $75.
For more information, call 908-526-1200, ext. 8404, or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com . Program brochures can be picked up at the CCE office, located in the lower level of RVCC?s College Center, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Guests socialize and browse the art at Rape Recovery Center's event.
"Tonight we celebrate all who believe in our mission of hope. Tonight we honor all survivors of sexual violence." —Rape Recovery Center Executive Director, Holly Mullen.
Utah's Rape Recovery Center held its annual auction and gala, An Evening of Inspiration, Healing and Hope, at the Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory on Friday, April 26. Guests crowded in to sample the food and cocktails, including the evening's signature "Inspiration Libation," and bid on silent auction items from local businesses, along with artwork by local artists.
The evening ended with X96 radio host Gina Barberi leading a live auction, featuring items like a private dinner for eight by Adam Kreisel of Chaia Cucina and the event's featured art by Ashley Bennett Stoddard.
Gina Barberi (middle) hosts the live auction.
The first-ever Pillar of Hope Award was given to State Representative Jennifer Seelig for her work on a bill allowing those trying to escape violent dating relationships to get protective orders. "It's ridiculous this took 10 years," says Seelig, encouraging others to speak out on behalf of sexual violence victims.
Melinda Smith, who works as a Hospital Response Team and Rape Recovery Crisis Line volunteer was given the Volunteer of the Year Award. Before she joined the nonprofit, Smith provided children in crisis shelter in her home and she shows victims of sexual violence the same amount of compassion.
Silent auction items included items like lift tickets to Deer Valley and tickets to Pioneer Theatre's "Much Ado About Nothing," but it was the artwork that really caught everyone's attention.
Mullen wrote a 2005 article on Florence Ware, one of the artists, for The Salt Lake Tribune, telling the story or how one family discovered her artwork. After Ware died in 1971 at age 80, Kisi Clawson Watkins' family moved into the artists' former home at U Street and First Avenue. Buying it as is, they also inherited much of Ware's artwork. The family donated documents and photos they found to the state historical society. Other items were appraised and sold, and the family kept a handful of pieces.
Ware's artwork for auction at the event was this portrait, "From India."
Carter Johnson's artwork of DC and Marvel superheroes.
Aaron Fritz's "Having Perhaps the Better Claim"
Lee Madrid's "Harvey Milk"
All money raised from the auctions will go toward helping victims of sexual violence. The center's 24-hour crisis line for victims is 801-467-7273.


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Olympic ice dancing gold medalist Charlie White may have not won "Dancing With the Stars" this season, but he's won something better. Charlie's won the heart of the woman he loves. According to Parade magazine on June 10, Charlie asked longtime girlfriend Tanith Belbin to marry him and she said yes.
Charlie's had a very busy few months. First he won the gold medal for ice dancing at the Sochi Olympics with Meryl Davis. He barely got a breather before he quick stepped into the hearts of America on Season 18 of "Dancing With the Stars." For the first time in 17 years, Charlie and Meryl were actually competing against one another.
Charlie was partnered with pro Sharna Burgess. Sadly, they only came in fifth, despite Charlie being a favorite. Partner Meryl Davis won the mirror ball trophy with her dance pro partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
Once the show was over, it was time for Charlie to get his life in order. He began planning to ask Tanith to marry him. Tanith Belbin is also an Olympic ice dancer who skates with partner Ben Agosto. That pair won the silver medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
So with a gold medal behind him and a season on "Dancing With the Stars," it was time for Charlie and Tanith. He cut his hair and popped the question in Hawaii. As you can imagine, Tanith said yes. Charlie happily posted a photo of the couple on his Instagram stating "Couldn't ask for a more beautiful setting for the best time in our life!" along with the hashtag #shesaidyes.
And how does Meryl Davis feel about the engagement? She's really happy for Charlie and Tanith. When it was announced, Meryl tweeted, "Congrats to these two! Beautiful girl, beautiful"
And now it's time for a little R&R for Charlie and Tanith. No news yet as to when the wedding will be, but Charlie is taking some time off. He posted another photo on Instagram, one of himself and Meryl Davis, with the caption, "Official announcement is out – we're taking the next season off to do our thing! Good news though – we shall continue to exist and will be around!"
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LOS ANGELES - UCLA freshman women's tennis player Robin Anderson continued to make a big impression in her first college event on Friday, as she won two matches to reach the singles semifinals at the prestigious Riviera/ITA All-American Championships being held this week at the nearby Riviera Country Club.
Anderson, who had to win three qualifying matches just to get into the main draw, began her day with a 6-3, 6-1 upset over sixth-seeded Zoe DeBruycker of North Carolina in the round of 16. She followed that up with another straight-set win later in the day, this time downing SMU's Marta Lesniak, 6-3, 6-0 in the quarterfinals. Anderson will play either Beatrice Capra of Duke or second-seeded Allie Will of Florida in Saturday's semifinals. Those two players were squaring off in Thursday's late afternoon action.
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On Pengrupukan Day falling on March 11, 2013, the City of Denpasar will hold the Parade of Ogoh-ogoh Bhutakala. This parade is to welcome the Nyepi or Day of Silence and the Caka New Year 1935 held downtown of Bali province. The matter was revealed when the parade team consisting of the artists and humanists made socialization to all participants (customary village youth club) of four subdistricts across Denpasar.The Head of Denpasar Culture Agency, Made Mudra, said the parade would be held to explore and motivate the youth clubs (sekaa taruna) especially in the matter of creativity. "For smooth implementation, it has been disseminated the technical matters and security system," he said.
Design and theme of the ogoh-ogoh (papier mâché demon) should be adapted to the book A Guide to the Ogoh-Ogoh of Pengerupukan issued by the Culture Agency. The assessment is started from their respective subdistrict and will select 5 pieces as the best ogoh-ogoh. "Well, the five selected ones will be included in the parade held in the Catus Pata (central intersection) of the Catur Muka Statue," he explained. Meanwhile, the elements assessed included the compositions such as design, anatomy, color, proportion and accessories. Then, the creative elements include the technique and design, materials, complexity and ornamentation and expression of the appearance, character and theme suitability.
All the participants are prohibited from presenting the ogoh-ogoh associated with pornography and absurdities that are contrary to the existing values. Each participant will be released in accordance with subdistrict area. The selected ogoh-ogoh as the best will be awarded cash and a plaque by the Mayor of Denpasar. (BTN/015)


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Global sales of Samsung's flagship Galaxy S smartphones have topped 100 million since the first model debuted in 2010, cementing its dominant position over US rival Apple.
The original Galaxy S phone, launched in June 2010, sold 25 million units, the South Korean electronics giant said in a statement.
The Galaxy S II, launched in April 2011, racked up sales of more than 40 million, and the S III has reached the same volume since coming on the market in May last year.
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For Samsung, 2012 was a watershed year that saw it take a giant bite out of Apple as it carved out a dominant position in the global mobile computing market.
Samsung saw its share of the lucrative smartphone market surge to 31.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2012, up from just 3.3 percent in late 2009.
It extended its lead over Apple as the top maker of smartphones worldwide, according to research firm IHS iSuppli, which gave Samsung 28 per cent of the market in 2012, up from 20 per cent the previous year.
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In asymptotic notation when it is stated that if the problem size is small enough (e.g.
n<c for some constant
c) the solution takes constant time and is writen as
Why we write
1 inside the
What does the
1 mean? Why not
In asymptotic notation when it is stated that if the problem size is small enough (e.g.
Those notations are meant to denote the asymptotic growth. Constants do not grow and thus it's pretty equal which constant you choose. However, there's a convention that you choose 1 to indicate no growth.
I assume that this is due to the fact that you want to simplify the mathematical terms in question. When you've got a constant factor just divide by it and all that's left of it is 1. This makes comparisons easier.
O(34 * n^2) = O(1 * n^2) = O(n^2)
O(2567.2343 * n^2 / 5) = O(n^2)
See what I mean? As these mathematical terms get more and more complicated, you don't want to have noisy constants when they're not relevant for the information you're interested in. Why should I write O(2342.4534675767) when it can be easier expressed with O(1), which communicates the facts of the case unambiguously.
Further, the wikipedia article about time complexity also implies it's a convention:
This is all very hand-wavy, but there is a mathematical reason why we don't use Theta(c) and instead use Theta(1). I'll use Big O notation instead to show this.
It has to do with a property of Big Theta (as well as Big O and Big Omega) notation. If you have a function with growth rate
We can say this because the definition of Big O notation (
Note that
Well, of course you could write Theta(c) (or O(c)) but why does that differ from Theta(n)? n is just a variable that denotes the size of the input. You could write "The function is Theta(c) where c is a constant". The important addendum is ...where c is a constant. You have to explicitly state that an identifier is not a variable.
Consider graph theory where the bounds for an algorithm is often described as a function of |V| and |E|, or the node and edge count, respectively. Then it might be prudent to state "The function is Theta(|V| * |E|^2)".
Theta(1) however is always a constant - assuming normal mathematical practices.
Theta notation is about growth as a function of some variable - typically n. If it were necessary to clarify which variable is intended, the way to write it would be Theta(n^0). From there it's a simple step to apply the identity n^0 = 1 (for n != 0).
O(c) specifically means that the associated class of algorithms grows linearly with c, where c is the size of an input to the algorithm or a parameter to the algorithm. It isn't the same c that is used to explain O-notation, because that c is only relevant to the explanation, not the usage. O(c) contains a different c that must come from the algorithm input context.


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The new collection debuts just as the iconic Mustang celebrates its 50th anniversary. Special celebrations have been held through out the year marking the vehicle's remarkable endurance as a car model.
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College Hockey:The wrong plan for Manhattanville
Two weeks ago, Manhattanville won its 200th game as a program against Curry. The Valiants accomplished that feat in only 305 total games. Winning two-thirds of their games after starting from nothing 12 years ago is quite an accomplishment.
"We have had a lot of really good people around here," said Manhattanville's only head coach, Keith Levinthal. "Not just players, but people who volunteer to do all kinds of stuff on the side to make things happen. It really is a tribute to all of the people who in their own way have contributed to the hockey program. I feel really lucky to have a lot of good, special people around."
Last weekend, Manhattanville split its pair of games at Neumann. On Friday night, the Valiants held a 2-1 lead at the end of the first period, but that score was deceiving. Neumann was winning all of the little battles, controlling play, and outshooting the Valiants. The final shots on goal tally was 41-18 in Neumann's favor, and the Knights won the game 5-2.
"Looking back on Friday's game, as a staff we worked really hard to prepare our guys," said Levinthal. "We really did our homework. But at the end of the day, the game plan that we put together just wasn't the right one. Even though we were up 2-1 in the first period, we were in trouble. Give Neumann a lot of credit, because they kicked our butts. Sometimes you can put a lot of time and effort into something, but if you don't give people the right instructions, you set them up to fail. What we did on Friday has worked against a lot of teams, but it just wasn't right for Neumann."
Saturday's rematch was a different story. Manhattanville played with a sense of desperation, took the game to the Knights, and kept the shots to a much more even 27-26 advantage. Once again, Manhattanville established a 2-1 lead, but this time they held on and won the game 3-1.
"Saturday we were a lot more aggressive and a lot more physical," said Levinthal. "As a result, we started winning more of the battles, the faceoffs, and became a more effective team on the ice."
Leading the Valiants in goals this year is senior Mickey Lang with 15. Eight of those tallies have come on the power play and Lang is credited with one game-winning goal. Lang leads the ECAC West in goals and is third in overall scoring.
"A big reason he has become so successful is because he is such a hard worker and doesn't give up," said Levinthal. "Teams key on him, but he keeps going and eventually he gets you."
Another key ingredient this year is senior defenseman Sasha Romanenko. After battling injuries for the past two seasons, Romanenko has played in every game this year for the Valiants and is making a big contribution. He has been credited with 10 assists this year, which places him third in the league in assists by defensemen.
"You can make a good argument that he has been our best defenseman all year," said Levinthal. "He has been battling injuries for much of his career. He is a super tough kid. Now that he is healthy, he has become a force and is a horrific guy to play against because he is big and strong. I've been really happy to see him have the year he has, because he has worked really hard and faced adversity."
Next up for Manhattanville is a critical pair of game against Elmira this weekend. Despite going undefeated in nonconference play, the Valiants are only 2-4 in league play so far. Manhattanville can't let Elmira, with a league record of 4-2, get any farther ahead with only a month left in the season.
"The interesting thing with our series with Elmira is, we've beat them on the road a bunch of times but have struggled at home. It shapes up to be a really important weekend to us, given where we are in the standings. We need to turn that around a bit. Part of what makes Elmira great is that even if you hold them to a few scoring chances, they make you pay anyways."
Despite several successful forays against the Soaring Eagles at the Thunderdomes, the Valiants have struggled against Elmira at home in Playland. The last time Manhattanville beat Elmira at home was February 24, 2007, when the Valiants won 5-3 in the ECAC West semifinals. The last regular season home victory for Mahattanville was November 4, 2005 by a 7-4 score.
ECAC West Weekly Awards
Player of the Week: Matt Valois (Jr.) — Neumann. Valois notched a goal and two assists in a 5-2 win by Neumann over No. 5 Manhattanville Friday evening. The junior assisted on the first and fourth goals of the game. Valois netted his goal in the third period to seal the 5-2 win.
Goaltender of the Week: Nick Broadwater (So.) — Hobart. Broadwater registered 43 saves in the Statesmen's 3-2 win over Morrisville on Saturday. He improved his record to 11-4-1 and is sporting a .935 save percentage and 2.12 goals against average this season.
Rookie of the Week: Tom Rush — Hobart. Rush scored his first collegiate goal and recorded an assist to help Hobart to a 3-2 win over visiting Morrisville on Saturday.
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Results-oriented certified supply chain professional with over 15 years of senior leadership experience in Fortune 500 global companies, including Volkswagen Group of America and Navistar Inc. Nate has proven achievements in delivering beyond the expected in optimizing KPI's, supplier scorecard, materials management, F&E, warehouse operations, driving a culture of continuous improvement, and implementing strategic growth strategies across complex matrix organizations. He currently works at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in Material Logistics Management as Sr. Program Manager, Global Logistics Engineering Standards.
The president of the APICS Greater Detroit Chapter leads and represents the chapter, follows up, keeps the board on track, and helps in meeting the goals and objectives in the marketing plan. It also presides chapter meetings, proposes policies and practices, and performs other duties as defined in the bylaws.
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Joann has over 20 years of experience in a variety of positions in the defense-aerospace (Burtek) and automotive (General Motors and Visteon Automotive) and Information Technology consulting (Genesis 10, EDS and Ajilon Consulting) industries. Her diversified background and experience has provided her with a broad business perspective that focuses on value for the customer and profit for company. Joann has an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Wayne State University and a B.S. from Central Michigan University with a major in Mathematics-Statistics and a minor in IT. She is a PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP) certified and APICS CPIM and CSCP).
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Joann has over 20 years of experience in a variety of positions in the defense-aerospace (Burtek) and automotive (General Motors and Visteon Automotive) and Information Technology consulting (Genesis 10, EDS and Ajilon Consulting) industries. Her diversified background and experience has provided her with a broad business perspective that focuses on value for the customer and profit for company. Joann has an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Wayne State University and a B.S. from Central Michigan University with a major in Mathematics-Statistics and a minor in IT. She is a PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP) certified and APICS CPIM and CSCP).
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The Vice President of Corporate Development identifies, negotiates and manages strategic relationships with corporate partners, leads in achieving APICS growth objectives and prioritizes new market opportunities for APICS promotion and expansion. Performs industry and market trends research for the promotion of APICS activities. Monitor opportunities in specific target Detroit areas and companies, including reviews and physical tours.
Nesa Wu. Vice President of Education - Students (EMU Chapter).
Dr. Wu is a professor in the Department of Operations Research and Information Systems at Eastern Michigan University Awarded three times by the College of Business Faculty and twice by the Finance and Computer Information Systems Faculty, she is also recognized for founding the first Eastern Michigan University Student Chapter of APICS, which has been a platinum member for more than five years. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from Purdue University and a B.S. Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium.
The Vice President, Education - Student Chapters, is responsible for overseeing the welfare and development of the EMU/APICS student chapters and in enlarging the student chapter base. This includes, but is not limited to, bringing education to students for learning beyond the class room under the form of seminars, workshops, professional presentations at their general meetings, Detroit chapter Professional Development Meeting attendance by students, board member attendance at Detroit chapter meetings. To carry out the enlargement of the student chapter base of Detroit Metro, the Detroit chapter must provide leadership and encouragement for its development by setting up a subcommittee of the VP of Student Chapters and at least two other board members.
Jim is a program management, information technology (IT), supply chain and logistics management strategy and planning consultant. He engineered and lead global information technology projects and innovative next generation IT solutions. As a Senior Supply Logistics Officer for the US Navy, he lead contract management, warehouse, ground-sea-air transportation, hazardous material, energy and fuels, kitting, maintenance operations, automated identification, computer applications, shop floor, lean, agile, and six sigma. He is an adjunct professor, certified trainer, author, and presenter. He has a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and MBA in Management Finance from Louisiana Tech University and pursued advanced training in business strategy, international trade, and logistics. He holds a CPIM certification from APICS.
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Mark is a team oriented professional with over 35 years of experience in all phases of Supply Chain Management including: forecasting, master scheduling,
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