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Still Waters Ministry
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study subject descriptions and times for the spring 2017
start Monday January 9th and are listed
below. Online study sessions are free and illustrated on the
When you start thinking about your spring schedule, we hope that you will plan to include an evening with Still Waters Ministry's Online Bible Studies. Our spring schedule will include the study of Galatians and Colossians starting Monday, January 9th, 2016. While the studies are perfect for individual at home participation, keep in mind that they can also be offered for group participation at your house church, or mid week church Bible study. If you have not yet participated in a study, you might like to know that the studies are interactive with participants from 3 time zones. All Online studies are offered at no charge. You receive an e-mail link each week to join the class. Workbooks have been designed specifically for each study subject. Workbooks may be downloaded from email pdf file at no charge.
Please Contact Us (email link) by December 31st, if you would like to attend the spring 2017 study. We will add your name and email link to join the study. Remember, we must have your e-mail address for you to log into the session.
* Individuals not able to join the Bible study sessions live can request an email link to view the video and audio recordings of the Online Bible study sessions.
Still Waters Institute is the educational arm of Still Waters Ministry and offers interactive online college preparatory and enrichment courses in Literature and Composition, History, Bible History and Archeology, and the Biological and Physical Sciences.
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Academic Courses
Drs. Ed and Bettye Fugger have taught Scripture application courses through the Roanoke, Virginia campus of Jacksonville Theological Seminary.
The courses cover a variety of subjects that demonstrate Biblical principles from the Word of God and how the manifestation of those spiritual truths in the believer result in God's total provision for His family.
The courses qualify for 3 hours credit towards a degree from Jacksonville Theological Seminary and are available to be audited for non-credit. To register for courses and obtain information on course schedules, contact the Roanoke, VA campus office at Maranatha Fellowship, 540-562-0075.
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We welcome you to listen to short excerpts from recent teaching messages that focus on the believer's responsibility and benefits of growing into the fullness of the Father's provisions and the image of Christ (1Cor 15:49; 1John 3:2).
In today's economic turmoil and uncertainty, many are asking how they can survive the current economic disorder created by the power and greed that exists in the kingdom of this world or the kingdom of self. While the following article has been on this web site for a substantial length of time, it remains even more relevant today and until the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. It reminds us that the Word of God is the reference standard by which our thoughts and decisions should be made.
The Father God has made it clear in His Word that through Jesus "His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, that through these you may escape from the corruption that is in the world because of passion, and become partakers of the divine nature." (2Peter 1:3-4)
As we learn, understand, and use the basic principle that operates in God's economy, we begin to reap the benefits stated in 2Peter 1:3-4. ...read more
The Holy Spirit Book
Who is the Holy Spirit? Why did Jesus instruct His disciples to wait after His departure until they had received "power" from on high? Jesus knew that without the Holy Spirit living within them, the disciples were incapable of receiving the revelation knowledge necessary to function in the full provisions and power of the Cross. If you feel powerless in this world and overcome by your circumstances, we invite you to learn of the Father's great gift to His church, the seal and guarantee of your inheritance, His Holy Spirit living within you.
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and Divine Health. Each chapter builds a knowledge base on
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By Ramesh Santanam, Associated Press Writer
PITTSBURGH A stiff drink comes with a stiff tax in Pittsburgh and surrounding towns these days, and that has made the county executive public enemy No. 1 in some quarters, reviled by name in song and on bar bills.
Even comedians have gotten into the act, complaining that rising drink tabs meant fewer people coming to see them perform and pouring wine and liquor into a river in a mock restaging of the Boston Tea Party.
The 10 percent drink tax, in effect since January, was pushed along by Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato to subsidize public transit. The two-term Democrat says he had no choice; swallow that, he said, or property taxes would have to be hiked.
Many bar and restaurant owners are frothing over the county surcharge, and are making sure that the name of its sponsor is as well-known as, say, Sam Adams and Jim Beam. With rising fuel and food costs and a weak economy, they say, the tax is just one big fly in their beer.
"I've been in this business for 40 years and I've never seen a more difficult or challenging time," says Kevin Joyce, owner of The Carlton restaurant in downtown Pittsburgh.
Michael McDermott, who was nursing a lager at a downtown pizzeria, says he goes out only two nights a week now instead of three -- just the kind of response bar owners fear.
"I cannot afford to drink as much as I used to," says McDermott, 49, of Scott Township.
Signs have appeared in bars telling Onorato, only half in jest, that he is not welcome. Some bar receipts contain the notation "Onorato tax." Online, one Irish balladeer croons: "Remember the tax you pay on every single beer and then tell old Danny boy that he's not welcome here."
One restaurateur even challenged Onorato to a charity boxing match, with the tax's future at stake if he lost. Onorato chose instead to tend bar and give his tips to a Police Athletic League.
Now the brew-haha over the tax, which also applies to six-packs sold at bars, is taking a more serious turn.
A petition drive is about to get under way to try to repeal the 10 percent levy. Friends Against Counterproductive Taxation plans to begin collecting signatures Tuesday to put the issue to a referendum in November.
"He was hoping everyone would have forgotten about the tax," says Tom Baron, president of big Burrito Restaurant Group, which runs 11 eateries in the county. "Instead, he's facing Whiskey Rebellion II."
The original Whiskey Rebellion was in 1794, a tax revolt in which western Pennsylvania residents played a major role. President George Washington fought back by calling up the militia.
Allegheny County will respond to the new Whiskey Rebellion with its own referendum, asking voters to pick between a property tax increase or the drink tax to maintain a transit subsidy required by law.
"I am not budging. They are not going to force a property tax on this county," says Onorato, who has a background as a lawyer and certified public accountant. "I have to do what I have to do and they have to do what they have to do. I will put my faith in voters."
As of March 31, the new drink tax had generated close to $9 million in the county, which has some 2,000 active liquor license-holders.
Opponents say the county is likely to get considerably more than the $32 million it needs to subsidize mass transit. The county executive says any surplus can be used for transportation capital projects.
Philadelphia, on the other side of the state, has had a 10 percent drink tax for 14 years. It helps pay for public schools.
They appear to be among the highest local drink taxes in the country, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, a trade association which opposes the Allegheny County tax.
At Pittsburgh's Church Brew Works, owner Sean Casey isn't posting anti-Onorato signs or otherwise bashing the county executive, but he understands why other bar and restaurant owners might be so angry, especially those in communities where customers can easily hop over to another county for cheaper drinks.
"When you are seeking to decimate somebody's business, a lot of people are going to push back because they've got to protect their families," he says. "Their livelihoods are threatened and they feel cornered."
Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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"Continually building a strong technology team demonstrates to our existing and new clients that they are investing in a superior product that will only improve over time," said Chris Heim, Axium CEO.
Portland, OR (PRWEB) April 08, 2014
Axium, a leading developer of integrated accounting and project management software for A/E firms, today announced the expansion of its engineering team with the addition of Peter Myers as Vice President of Development and the advancement of Jon Male into the role of Chief Technology Officer. The company recently issued a major new platform release with new dashboard and mobile capabilities and added staff to support its growing list of 2200+ clients of Ajera and the newly acquired ArchitTrek software. Adding leadership and expertise to the technology side of the business is a continued area of focus as Ajera adoption continues to accelerate among enterprise-scale A/E firms in the U.S.
Strong Technical Leadership
Myers was brought on to lead delivery of quality software releases to meet client needs and exceed performance expectations. As vice president of development, Myers will manage the Axium development, quality assurance and technical communications teams. Prior to Axium, Myers held multiple senior level positions at GE leading teams in delivering enterprise software solutions for the healthcare and real estate industries. Earlier in his career, he worked at Mentor Graphics and led the engineering team at Verdiem, a software startup focused on managing energy costs.
Jon Male recently took on the CTO role to lead the product direction at Axium. In this role, Male will develop the vision and roadmap for the Ajera product, directing technical decisions, scoping new features, and evaluating client feedback for integration in to future releases. Male joined Axium as an engineer in 1998 as the original Ajera developer bringing deep technical expertise in databases, system architecture, and .NET programming. Prior to Axium, Jon was a co-founder of PixelGraphics, a publisher of elementary education software.
"Continually building a strong technology team demonstrates to our existing and new clients that they are investing in a superior product that will only improve over time," said Chris Heim, Axium CEO. "Jon's legacy is a tremendous advantage as we continue to engineer Ajera for new targets and the addition of Pete is the right investment to guarantee a high quality product as the solution is put in the hands of more and more users in larger A/E firms."
About Axium
Axium provides Ajera, an integrated project management and accounting software solution, and Project Trek, a document management and collaboration platform designed specifically for the needs of the architecture and engineering market. More than 2,200 A/E firms across North America rely on Axium Ajera. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company has additional locations in Indianapolis, Baton Rouge, Boston and New York. Axium has been voted to Oregon Magazine's "Top 100 Companies to Work For" each of the last six years. The company can be found online at http://www.axium.com.


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Saudi Arabia: Musicians' freedom expanded
|Saudi Arabia:
Musicians' freedom expanded
There has been a quiet, yet marked increase in cultural activities in Saudi Arabia during the past couple of months. New music bands emerge, and the internet has become an important meeting place for underground musicians.
"There is a revolution taking place," stated the American tv news reporter Nic Robertson on CNN in February 2008 when he reported from the practising room of the Saudi Arabian heavy metal band Wasted Land in Jeddah. Even though music is considered a sin by the country's religious leaders, there has been what many call 'an explosion' of Saudi pop, rock and rap bands within the past two-three years.
Two years ago there were only two bands in Jeddah. Now there are said to be around 60 underground bands in Saudi Arabia playing Western style rock music, according to the daily newspaper Arab News. Many of these are heavy metal, grunge and death metal bands with names such as Final Serenade, Rivers Running Red, Breeze of The Dying, Forgotten, Grieving Age, Octum, The Empty Quarter, Immortal Pain, and Outl!ve.
They all dream of a time when they will be able to perform in public instead of being forced underground by the religious authorities. At the moment they have no venues in Saudi Arabia where they can perform. Public music is banned.
Online networks
"The internet is the engine of change," 25-year-old Ayman Al Ghamdi, lead guitarist and founder of Wasted Land told CNN. The members of Wasted Land are all in their 20s, and they practise their music in the privacy of a friends studio. It was mainly because of their MySpace-profile that the musicians found out that they had an audience out there which liked the kind of music they compose, and it was also through this page that CNN spotted the group.
Bands and musicians from all major Saudi Arabian towns and cities link to one another on social networking websites such as MySpace, and Facebook as well as Sametal.org which is a portal for Saudi metal bands. They use their home pages as a way to say "We are here!" to the society around them that often seeks to silence or even deny their existence.
On YouTube and Facebook one can see videos from underground concerts and private gigs where up to 500 young people – mostly teenagers – gather, even though it is technically illegal in Saudi Arabia for so many people to congregate.
The Facebook group 'Concert's & Gig's in KSA' distributes information concerning concerts and gigs in Saudi Arabia to it 335 members, and on 'the Wall' 328 Facebook members who signed up for the group 'Metal freaks in Saudi Arabia' openly discuss issues of the field in both Arabic and English.
"The younger generation have a lot of anger and repressed feelings, because basically here in this country we have a huge cultural gap between the older and the younger generation," Hussein Mohammed, a heavy metal fan, told CNN's reporter. "Music is the only way to release that steam," Hasan Hatrash, the band's manager, added.
"Young boys here are not satisfied with how their lives are going," guitarist Ayman Al Ghamdi told a journalist from Arab News: "The restrictions, the lack of entertainment, bachelors-for-life. All these things make us angry."
All-girrl metal band
Chicks Behind Walls started rehearsing at the end of 2006. They write on their MySpace profile:
Website turned into real life event
In early 2005, Sametal organised their first public rock show under the name S.A. Metal gig. It took place in Dammam in a somewhat isolated place called Estiraha – a small place where people go for gatherings such as weddings or lunches. The show was free of charge and it featured three bands from the Eastern Province: Creative Waste, Sound of Ruby, and Deathless Anguish, as well as one band from Riyadh: Crimson.
This event paved the way for a follow-up, entitled 'SAmetal Gig II', which again had no entrance fee. In the meanwhile, the organising team learned from their online activities that elsewhere in Saudi Arabia there actually were other bands existing. They invited two bands from Jeddah, Wasted Land and Panjiah, to give a public performance for the first time in the Kingdom.
After this, the idea started to pick up. The metal boys from Damman had proved that such shows weren't entirely impossible to pull off. A first public show in Jeddah took place under the name 'Jeddah Metal Resurrection', held in an "estiraha" similar to the one in Damman, and also free of charge and with no women allowed. The poster for the event spawned a plethora of bands, and it encouraged the Jeddah scene to expand. Soon after followed the first full-blown public show which was open for everyone, men and women, entitled 'S.A. metal Gig III'. This time, for the first time, the organisers charged a ticket fee, around 20 riyals (five US dollars).
Mixed gender audience
Many reporters and bloggers saw this event as an indication that Saudi Arabian authorities now seeks to expand freedom in the conservative society.
"The concert is a sign that things are changing rapidly here," said the German ambassador Jurgen Krieghoff, whose embassy financed the classical performance, to Associated Press' reporter Donna Abu-Nasr.
"Evidently, the government has decided that a minimum of openness in our new world economy and in our information-based world is necessary for us and also for good understanding among cultures, " he was quoted as saying.
Concept of dialogue
"We want to expand the scope of freedom so that it will serve the concept of dialogue."
A few weeks ago, in May 2008, the country's leader, King Abdullah, made an unprecedented call for an interfaith dialogue – the first such proposal from a nation that forbids non-Muslim religious services and symbols.
A couple of segregated folk music performances were recently reported to have been held on the sidelines of Riyadh's book fair, and Jeddah's annual Economic Forum opened with a surprise this year – a performance of Arab and Western music.
Music bands emerging
The melodic death metal band Wasted Land along with the grunge-punk band Sound of Ruby, the death metal band Deathless Anguish, and the metal band Santasmagoria are considered to be among the leading bands in the Saudi music scene of 2008 – with a growing number of new groups following in their tale.
Wasted Land: Heavy metal from Jeddah
Click on photo to read an interview with the band's founder
|Sources – articles
The Associated Press – 3 May 2008:
'A first for Saudis: Mozart performed publicly and women come'
Arab News – 22 Februare 2008:
'Metal and Rock Music an Outlet for Saudi Youth to Speak'
Sources– video
CNN – 29 February 2008:
'Mid-East metal'
(Nic Robertson's report from Jeddah and interview with Wasted Land starts at 2:38)
This CNN-report can also be found on YouTube
Video clips on YouTube
CNN's Nic Robertson profiles the Saudi heavy metal band Wasted Land.
CNN's Nic Robertson finds Saudi Arabia is changing, but getting the pace
Saudi Arabia Metal Society organised this concert in Riyadh
|Saudi Arabian bands on MySpace
These are more than 30 examples. You will find even more out there, and new ones keep coming.
Saudi Arabia Metal's profile on MySpace:
Chicks Behind Walls
|Portal for Saudi metal music
Saudi Rock and Metal Society:
List of bands
Concert's & Gig's in KSA
Saudi Metal And Rock Music
Metal freaks in Saudi Arabia
The Networking Lounge Of Artists in Saudi Arabia
The Networking Lounge Of Artists in the Arab World
We invite you to comment on this article! Let us know if you have corrections or additional information. You can place your comment here.
Here is a list of Freemuse's Saudi Arabian friends
If you have a Facebook profile, go to our Facebook profile – where you can add Freemuse as a 'friend' and send us a message.
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Susana Pelayo-Woodward
Susana Pelayo-Woodward, has worked at the University of Minnesota Duluth since 1992. She has taught in the Department of Women's Studies since 1996. She holds Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and International Studies, a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Minnesota Duluth. Her areas of interest include Feminist movements in Latin America, Chicana Feminist, Latinos participation in education, and race, class and gender in the United States. She has taught the following courses for the Department of Women's Studies: Women, Race and Class, Latin American Women: Culture and Politics, Introduction to Women's Studies and Women and Film. She is currently the Director of the Office of Diversity Education, Latino/Chicana Student Programs and the Women's Resource and Action Center. She oversees academic and cultural programming, facilitates leadership development and provides the campus and community with diversity awareness and educational programming. She is the recipient of the College of Liberal Arts 2003-4 Teaching Award and the Commission on Women 2003-2004 Linda M. Larson Women of the Year Award. In 2002, she received the University of Minnesota President's Award for Outstanding Service. She shares her home with her partner David and their two sons Marcos and Sebastian. She has lead two delegations to Mexico to study the impact of global economic policies in women and indigenous communities. She is involved in human rights and peace and justice movements, enjoys reading, and traveling to Mexico to visit her family and friends.


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So in the news in just one day, I saw three different stories of high school teacher-student sexual relationships. As usual, much of the discussion breaks down into some people condemning it while others talk about how they wish they'd had a chance with their __th grade _____— teacher. Obviously, depending on the exact age and location involved, many of these people are being prosecuted, while others lose their jobs just for the unprofessional nature of a teacher becoming involved in that way with a student even of legal age.
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Whitney Port: Behind the Scenes at Fashion Police
Whitney Port loves all things fashion, so it's no wonder she was asked to guest star on E!'s hit show, Fashion Police. She took to her blog to talk about her experience on the show.
Hey guys,
This morning I had the pleasure of joining Fashion Police to chat celebrity style do's and don'ts with the show's hosts, Joan Rivers, Giuliana Rancic, Melissa Rivers and George Kotsiopolous. I had so much fun talking about one of my favorite subjects with some true experts!
Here are a few behind-the-scenes pics from the taping. As you can see, Joan and I really got to know each other haha.
Tune in this Friday, July 20, at 10/9c on E! xoxo, Whit


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Section 1 Principal Office: The principal office of the Corporation shall be located
at the office of Vonda W. Chappell, Attorney at Law, 205 South
Battlefield Blvd., Suite 100, Chesapeake, Virginia.
Section 2 Registered Agent: The registered agent of the Corporation shall be Vonda W. Chappell, Attorney at Law.
Section 3 Other Offices: The Corporation may have such other offices within the State of Virginia or without the state, as the Board of Trustees may from time to time determine.
Section 1: To provide equipment, training expertise and service to quickly and efficiently locate wanderers and lost persons, due to Alzheimer's, Autism, Down's syndrome or other related medical reason, through electronic, radio telemetry and any such appropriate technologies that may become available.
Section 2 Area of Operation: The Hampton Roads Region and internationally, unlimited.
Section 3: The above will be provided only to public safety agencies, governmental agencies or non-profits who shall then provide the program on a low cost or for free basis to their constituents, as necessary.
Section 1 General Powers: The affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by its Board of Trustees.
Section 2 Number: The number of Trustees shall be no less than three (3). There may also be two (2) non voting Advisory Members.
Section 3 Honorary Life Membership: The Board may elect, by majority, to bestow "Honorary Life Membership" on the Board of Trustees to any person it deems appropriate. Such person shall have no voting rights but will be permitted to participate in all meetings of the Board. The number of "Honorary Life Members" shall not exceed three (3) persons at any one time.
Section 4 Tenure: Each Trustee shall be elected to hold office for a term of two (2) years.
Section 5 Election: The Board shall elect by majority, nominated persons to fill vacancies on the Board of Trustees as they arise.
Section 6 Qualifications: Each Trustee shall be a member of the Corporation; at least 18 years of age; shall not have been convicted of a Criminal Offense which would reflect negatively on the Board and for which a pardon has not been granted; and shall not be a mentally incompetent person.
Section 7 Vacation of Office: The office of Trustee shall be vacated:
(a) Removal by Members – Any Trustee may be removed by the Board of Trustees whenever in its judgement the best interests of the Corporation would be served thereby. A Trustee shall be removed by the Board by way of a resolution passed by at least two-thirds (2/3) of the Trustees in office. Removal may be accomplished with or without cause.
(b) Written Resignation – By the Trustee delivering notice of resignation in writing to the Corporation in which case, such resignation shall be effective at the time notice received by the Corporation or at the time specified in the notice, whichever is later.
(c) Verbal Resignation – If the Trustee verbally indicates to any Trustee or Officer of his or her intention to resign and fails within thirty (30) days to respond positively to a letter from the Corporation requesting that the Trustee confirm that he or she wishes to continue as a Trustee. In such cases, the vacancy will be deemed to become effective at the end of the said thirty (30) day period.
(d) Failure to attend a minimum of one (1) Board Meeting in the preceding calendar year.
(e) Death – Upon death of the Trustee.
(f) No Longer Qualified – Upon the Trustee ceasing to qualify pursuant to the Bylaws.
(g) Expiration of Term of Office – A Trustee ceases to remain a Trustee immediately upon the expiration of his/her identified term of office.
Section 8 Regular Meetings: The Board of Trustees may provide, by resolution, the time and place for holding regular/annual meetings without other notice than such resolution. Regular meetings shall be held at the principal office of the Corporation in the absence of any designation in the resolution.
Section 9 Special Meetings: Special Meetings of the Board of Trustees may be called and shall be held at the principal office of the Corporation or any such place as the Trustees may determine. Requests must be made in writing and directed to the Chairman of the Board or the Chief Executive Officer.
Section 10 Notice of Special Meetings: Notice of any special meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be given at least (5) days previously thereto by written notice delivered personally, sent by mail, telegram or email to each Trustee at his/her address or email account as shown by the records of the Corporation. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail in a sealed envelop so addressed, with postage prepaid. If notice is given by telegram, such notice shall be deemed delivered when the telegram is delivered to the telegram company. If delivered by email, such notice shall be deemed to be given when the email is sent by the originator. The time stamp on the sent email shall act as a proof of service.
Section 11 Waiver of Notice: Any Trustee may waive notice of any meeting. The attendance of the Trustee at any meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where the Trustee attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not called lawfully or convened.
Section 12 Chairperson: The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Board or in the absence of the Chairperson, the Trustees shall choose one of their number to act as Chairperson. The Chairperson shall be elected by a majority of the Trustees present at meeting in which there is a quorum. The election of a Chair shall be conducted at the first regular meeting in each calendar year.
Section 13 Transaction of Business: The Trustees may consider or transact any business at any meeting of the Board. The business to be transacted at a meeting of the Board of Trustees need not be included in any notice thereof except that in the case of a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees, the notice of the meeting shall specify the purpose for which the meeting is called.
Section 14 Quorum: A majority (50% plus one) of the number of Trustees on the Board of Trustees shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board. If less than a quorum is present at any such meeting, a majority of the Trustees present may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice.
Section 15 Voting: Each Trustee shall be entitled to one (1) vote at all meetings of the Board of Trustees.
Section 16 Board Decisions: The act of a majority of the number of the Trustees present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Trustees, unless the act of a greater number is required by these Bylaws or laws.
Section 17 Telephone Participation: If the majority of Trustees present at or participating in a meeting consent, a meeting of the Board of Trustees or Committees of Trustees may be held by means of such electronic or other communication facilities as permit all persons participating in the meeting to communicate with each other simultaneously, and a Trustee participating in such meeting by such means is deemed for the purposes of this bylaw to be present at that meeting.
Section 18 Travel Expenses: All members of the Board of Trustees shall be reimbursed for reasonable travel costs incurred in order to attend the Strategy Meeting. Trustees may be reimbursed for reasonable travel costs to attend any Regular Meeting or Special Meeting upon successful resolution by the Board of Trustees.
Section 1 Officers: The Officers of the Corporation shall be a President – Chief Executive Officer, a Treasurer and a Secretary.
Section 2 Election and Term of Office: The Officers of the Corporation shall be elected annually by the Board Members at the regular annual meeting. If the election of Officers is not held at such meeting, such election shall be held as soon thereafter as is convenient. Officers shall be eligible to succeed themselves.
Section 3 Removal of Officers: Any Officer may be removed by the Board of Trustees whenever in its judgement the best interests of the Corporation would be served thereby. An Officer shall be removed by the Board by way of a resolution passed by at least two-thirds (2/3) of the Trustees in office.
Section 4 Powers and Duties: The several Officers shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as may from time to time be specified in resolutions or other directives of the Board of Trustees. In the absence of such specifications, each Officer shall have the powers and authority and shall perform and discharge the duties of the officers of the same title serving in non-profit corporations having the same general purposes and objectives as this Corporation.
Section 5 Remuneration of Officers: The remuneration of all officers appointed by the Board shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the Board.
Committees not having and exercising the authority of the Board of Trustees in the management of the Corporation may be designated by a resolution adopted by a majority of the Trustees present at a meeting of the Board of Trustees at which a quorum is present. The composition and mandate of such committee shall be the discretion of a majority of the Board of Trustees.
Section 1: In addition to any other rights existing or that may be granted by the Corporation, any present or future Trustee, Officer, or Agent of the Corporation shall be indemnified by the Corporation against liability, reasonable costs and expenses, and counsel fees paid or incurred in connection with any action, suit or proceeding to which such Trustee, Officer or Agent may be a party by reason of his or her being or having been such Trustee, Officer or Agent is liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of his or her duties. The right to indemnify shall also apply to suits, actions or proceedings which are compromised or settled, if the court having jurisdiction (or which could have jurisdiction) shall approve the settlement.
Section 2: The Corporation shall maintain a valid insurance policy with sufficient coverage to insure each member of the Board of Trustees and Officers individually and collectively against any suits, actions or proceedings brought against them as a result of their activities, actions or decisions made while a member of the Board of Trustees.
Section 3: The decision to initiate legal proceedings on behalf of the Corporation against any individual, business, corporation or other entity shall only be undertaken upon the passing of a resolution supported by a majority of the Board of Trustees.
Section 1 Contracts: The Board of Trustees shall authorize all contracts entered into by the Corporation. The Board may by a resolution passed by the majority of Trustees, permit contracts of a certain type and class to be approved without prior Board approval. In such cases, the Board shall receive an official copy of any and all contracts entered into by the Corporation under this section.
Section 2 Checks, Drafts or Orders: All checks, drafts or orders for the payment of money, notes or other evidences or indebtedness issued in the name of the Corporation, shall be signed by such Officer or Officers, agent or agents of the Corporation, and in such manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the Board of Trustees.
Section 3 Deposits: All funds of the Corporation shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board of Trustees may select.
Section 4 Financial Report: The Board of Trustees shall receive at the each Regular Meeting a detailed report outlining the current financial status of the Corporation. The contents of such report shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Trustees.
Section 5 Budget: The Board of Trustees shall be presented with a proposed budget for the Corporation prior to the start of the next fiscal year. The Board shall, by resolution of the majority of the Board of Trustees, approve the presented budget or approve a budget as amended by the Board.
Section 6 Fiscal Year: The fiscal year of the Corporation shall begin on the first day of November each year and end at midnight on the thirty-first day of October of the following year.
Section 7 Gifts: The Board of Trustees may accept on behalf of the Corporation any contribution, gift, bequest or devise for any purpose of the Corporation. Gifts received under this section shall be disclosed to the Board of Trustees.
The Corporation shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and shall also keep minutes of the proceedings of its Board of Trustees, and shall keep at the registered office a record giving the names and addresses of the members entitled to vote. All books and records of the Corporation may be inspected by any member, any Trustee and Officer, or the agent or attorney of such member, Trustee, or Officer for any proper purpose at any reasonable time.
These bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed and new Bylaws may be adopted by a quorum of Board Members present at a Regular Meeting or at any Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees provided at least five (5) days written notice is given of the intention to alter, amend or repeal or to adopt new Bylaws at such meeting.


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School board approves tech center
By SABRINA GARRETT
A lease agreement with the Tennessee Board of Regents that will transform the vocational facility on the former Lebanon High School campus into a career technical center was approved by the Wilson County School Board with a 5-0 vote at their meeting on Monday night.
County Attorney Mike Jennings said that discussions with the TBR have been ongoing to find a solution that would address the concerns of both parties involved. I think we have done the best we can to deal with these issues, he added of the stipulations set forth by the board during their May meeting.
These issues included the safety of students that will be educated at the center, a yearly assessment and guaranteeing that spots would be available to Wilson County students since recent numbers show that about 40 percent of seniors who are graduating this year do not intend to go to college.
During an earlier interview with The Wilson Post, TBR Vice Chancellor James King said that he believes a technical center will greatly benefit students in the community. He said that America is in an era right now when having a marketable skill such as those learned at career technical centers is extremely valuable.
There are a lot of people right now with a generic degree (from a four-year college) who are struggling to find jobs. Ninety percent of students graduating from our centers are getting jobs in their field, he said.
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Manhattan Mens Basketball Finalizes Non-League Schedule
2012-2013 Non-Conference Schedule
RIVERDALE, N.Y. - The Manhattan men's basketball team has finalized its non-conference schedule for the 2012-13 campaign. The Jaspers open the season on Nov. 11 at 2012 NCAA Final Four participant Louisville. The Cardinals are the first of five opponents on the docket that advanced to the 2012 postseason and won 20+ games last year. The slate also features neutral site contests at the new state-of-the-art Barclays Center in Brooklyn versus South Carolina and their participation in the BB&T Classic at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. against George Washington.
"Obviously, this non-conference schedule is one of the toughest in recent years at Manhattan as we are trying to take our program to the next level, establishing it as one of the elite mid-majors in the nation," said head coach Steve Masiello. "We will be challenged early, and our thought is to make it as difficult as possible to prepare us for conference play and the MAAC Tournament in March."
The Jaspers visit Louisville where Masiello spent six years prior to his return to Manhattan working as an assistant coach under Rick Pitino. It will be Manhattan's eighth meeting all-time with the Cardinals and the first since visiting Freedom Hall in 2002.
Manhattan continues its season opening road trip when the Jaspers travel to reigning Ivy League champion Harvard on Nov. 16. It will be the ninth meeting all-time between the Jaspers and Crimson, and the first since the 1987-88 season.
"I believe this non-conference schedule is the most challenging since the 1970s, when the school was nationally ranked. It demonstrates to alumni and fans the College's commitment to a successful program," said Manhattan Athletic Director Bob Byrnes.
Manhattan will square off with Hofstra on Nov. 21 for its home opener at Draddy Gymnasium before hitting the road for three straight contests. The Jaspers travel to 2012 National Invitation Tournament participant Dayton on Nov. 24, which will mark only the third meeting between the programs and the first since the 1957-58 season. Manhattan returns to New York City for its next contest on Nov. 29 at cross-town rival Fordham for the 105th "Battle of the Bronx".
Manhattan and George Washington meet on Dec. 2 at the 20,282-seat Verizon Center as part of the 17th Annual BB&T Classic. George Mason and Maryland will be the other half of the doubleheader.
The Jaspers play their next two games in Brooklyn beginning on Dec. 16 when Manhattan visits defending Northeast Conference champion Long Island. Manhattan will then square off with Southeast Conference (SEC) member South Carolina on Dec. 22 at the Barclays Center, the new home of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets franchise.
"Anytime you can play road and neutral court games it shows the character and mental toughness of a team. We want to play in as many hostile environments and make our guys feel comfortable in uncomfortable situations," said Masiello.
Manhattan stays local for the last two games of the non-conference schedule as the Jaspers face their second Ivy League opponent Columbia on Dec. 29. The Jaspers return home on New Year's Day against 2012 America East Conference runner up Stony Brook, a return contest from the programs' 2011 ESPN BracketBuster meeting.
The Jaspers will be on the road for the 2013 ESPN BracketBuster, an annual event that runs Feb. 22-24. It will be the 10th straight year Manhattan has participated in the event. The Jaspers will be assigned an opponent a few weeks prior to the contest. Previous opponents have been the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2004), George Mason (2005), Long Beach State (2006), Eastern Michigan (2007), Binghamton (2008), William & Mary (2009), Towson (2010), Stony Brook (2011) and UNC-Wilmington (2012).
Manhattan is coming off a 21-win campaign in Masiello's first year at the helm, which was a 15-game improvement from 2010-2011. The Jaspers return 88.5% of its scoring offense powered by 2012 All-MAAC First Team selection senior guard George Beamon. Beamon was the 2012 MAAC scoring champion averaging 19.0 points per game and enters the 2012-2013 campaign expected to be a contender for MAAC Player of the Year honors and other national accolades.
"I think George Beamon may be one of the most underrated players in college basketball. I look for him to have an All-American like senior year with a balanced team that has a lot of weapons in 2012 MAAC Defensive Player of the Year Rhamel Brown, All-Conference selections Michael Alvarado and Emmy Andujar," said Masiello.
Manhattan also welcomes a talented recruiting class consisting of incoming freshmen 6'4" shooting guard Paul Bayt (Carmel, Indiana/Park Tudor), 6'2" point guard CJ Jones (Chicago, Illinois/Orr High School/St. Thomas More Preparatory), 6'10" center Adam Lacey (Chula Vista, Calif./San Diego High School) and 6'6" forward Shane Richards (Staten Island, N.Y./York Prep). Ashton Pankey, a 6'10" forward who transferred from Maryland, also joined the program.


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A while back I met a wonderfully innovative woman named Diana Ross who is the cofounder of Breast Cancer Yoga. Diana also founded a community-based forum called "Breast Cancer Authority" and I'm an occasional contributor to the Breast Cancer Authority Blog.
Currently, the Breast Cancer Authority site is featuring my book, The Holistic Approach to Breast Cancer in a bestseller list book review and giveaway. This is a fun way to share the book with people, it's a way for you to win a free copy of the book, and I get to listen in on what a few more people have to say about a topic of great importance to me: addressing breast dis-ease from a holistic, nurturing, conscious perspective. (Here you can read a Kirkus Review of my book for an unbiased view.)
Go ahead and take a look at Diana Ross's Breast Cancer Authority blog and comment on the current article about my book to be entered in the drawing for a free copy of The Holistic Approach to Breast Cancer. Then peruse the whole site because its one of the best I've seen. It's full of information for anyone wanting support and encouragement to prevent and heal from breast cancer. And, if you get to it immediately, you'll see that my book is featured on the Home page!


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Yes, resurfacing is the way to go. My hip x-ray looked just like yours- much better now with a Birmingham resurfacing.
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Re: Interior of a polygon
Well, yes but we all know this. This was discussed on this list in detail
last year, and exactly the same method was described by a number of
different people. But this was not the point of the question this time. THe
point was to find all the points which have integer coordinates which lie
inside. Your suggestion simply gives the most obvious and probably
inefficient method which I referred to as "brute force" and which Mariusz
Jankowski (who asked the original question) had known about already before
he sent his message to the mathgroup.
on 01.4.28 8:47 AM, DennisW555 at dennisw555 at aol.com wrote:
> To find if a point is inside a polygon simply start at one vertex and
> accumulate the angles from the point to each sucessive vertex, all the way
> around to that starting vertex. Keep track of the sense, as some will be
> negative angles and some positive. If the magnitude of the sum of angles is 2
> Pi the point is inside. If the sum is zero the point is outside. I set the
> decision threshold at Pi for simplicity. With this method the polygon does
> not
> need to be convex. I pretend the polygon points are in the xy plane and take
> cross products between successive vectors from the point to the vertex. Then
> the magnitude of the sum of the z components of the cross products is the
> quantity to test. To do this a vertex at coordinates {x,y} becomes {x,y,0},
> likewise for the point.
> I hope this helps,
> Dennis Wangsness
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Campaigners today vowed to battle on amid fears education chiefs will push ahead with plans to close three Colchester secondary schools.
Proposals by Essex County Council leader Lord Hanningfield, unveiled today, recommend the closure of Alderman Blaxill, Thomas, Lord Audley (TLA) and Sir Charles Lucas schools.
The county council would replace Sir Charles Lucas with an academy with a military emphasis, while TLA would be transformed into a vocational school, and pupils from the south of Colchester would be taken to an extended Stanway School.
Rumours about the plans, which followed a consultation and a host of well-attended public meetings last year, have been circulating the town all week. Sources who contacted the Gazette last night said they would fight any proposal to close Alderman Blaxill and TLA if that was put on the table.
If the recommendation is approved by the county council's cabinet on Tuesday, a second consultation, lasting six weeks, on the revised plans will start next month.
The proposals are similar to the "Option 1" originally outlined by Lord Hanningfield, and largely reject the popular "Option 4" – to amalgamate Stanway, Alderman Blaxill and TLA into one school at three sites, led by headteacher Jonathan Tippett.
Town MP Bob Russell said he feared hundreds of people who had sent letters and signed petitions opposing school closures had been ignored.
- More in today's Gazette


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Discussion in 'Fan Zone' started by Teague31, Sep 9, 2005.
What is the latest? Did he practice toady?
He will get his knee scoped don't know if they have done the procedure as of yet
Basic idea sounds like 3 weeks expected to be out, at minimum.
I think the diagnosis was 1 to 3 weeks. So 3 sounds like a max not a minimum.
If they actually go into his knee 1 week sounds a little bit overly optomistic. The stitches wouldn't have closed at that point.
How many stitches do you need for a scope? Those things are pretty small now.
The One week might just be Parcells trying to rush him back early too.
Bottom line here to me is...Just fix it and fix it right, no matter how long it takes.
DC.Com reports he had surgery today. Described as "loose cartilage." That is consistent with 1-3 weeks -- but I doubt BP lets him play Monday without practicing so the SF game is likely the soonest we see him.
I hardly ever put sutures in on knee scopes
I just hope Burnett isn't "one of those" like Jacob Rogers. I hope he recovers to have an impact this season.
I agree...I just want it fixed properly now, so it won't become an issue again later on this season. Keep him out as long as necessary now so that when he comes back, he won't have to be concerned with it coming back.


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In December the Obama Administration issued a massive new ban on offshore oil drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico or off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Now Shell Oil has announced that due to Obama's radical EPA, they will be forced to stop drilling off the coast of Alaska. A village of 250 people 70 miles away may be harmed by emissions.
As Gas Prices Reach $4 Per Gallon: The Obama EPA Forces Shell to Abandon Arctic Drilling
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Mariah Carey Enjoys Family Carnival Day After Week of "Idol" Drama
After a week of workplace drama on the set of "American Idol," Mariah Carey sought to unwind with a day of fun at the Santa Monica pier in Los Angeles.
The Family Day event, hosted by husband Nick Cannon, meant throngs of fans seeking attention from the famous couple. The "American Idol" judge wore a short red dress and wedge heels as she stood out among the crowds of non-celebs.
Her hubby, however, opted for a more appropriate outfit for the day, sporting a white t-shirt, blue cargo shorts, and tennis shoes. Also enjoying the day were the happy pair's 18-month-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe.
Despite the security team and huge crowds, Mariah and Nick took time to hop on a rollercoaster, pick up some cotton candy, and watch their kids marvel at balloons.
The trip was likely a welcome stress-reliever for the 42-year-old diva. As previously reported by GossipCenter, she and co-judge Nicki Minaj were caught on tape mid-argument and Ms. Carey claims that the "Starships" rapper even threatened to shoot her.
Enjoy the pictures of Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon with their twins Monroe and Moroccan at the Santa Monica Pier (October 6).
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According to the Options Clearing Commission, the stocks below were the top equity options traded (by volume) Friday on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (excluding index ETFs and other derivatives like SPY and VIX trades):
Individual Investors
- 66,227 Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) call cotnracts
- 27,869 Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) call cotnracts
- 15,894 Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) call cotnracts
- 14,961 Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) call cotnracts
- 14,378 Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) call contracts
Market Makers
- 68,080 Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) call contracts
- 31,699 Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) call cotnracts
- 20,010 Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) call cotnracts
- 13,299 Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE:GGC) call cotnracts
- 13,214 Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) put contracts
The unusual volume in Georgia Gulf Corporation call options could signal a sudden move up in the stock, which is already trading above its 50- and 200-day moving averages. PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) set a final exchange ratio for their merger with GGC, planned last July.
Did you trade any of these names on Friday? Give us your take in the comments.


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Spanish 1-Please check my answer
posted by Juilianne .
Eres mayor o menor que tu hermano?
Would I say Soy mayor que tu hermano. if I was older than him? or should I say something else?
Thank you
To answer a question in Spanish , until you are used to doing that, follow these steps:
1. look at the Spanish question.
2. Translate it into English = Are you older or younger than your brother.
3. Answer FIRST in English = I am older than MY brother.
4. now you see the error? Try the Spanish. Soy mayor que mi hermano.
5. Lastly, look at your answer and try to come up with the question that ellicited that answer.


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Shares of Groupon (NASDAQ:GRPN) are on fire Tuesday after hedge fund Tiger Global Management announced it purchased a 9.9% stake in the beleaguered daily deals site.
Tiger Global, which has $8 billion in assets, is one of the world's top investors. The fund has been aggressive with other tech giants, including Yahoo! (NASDAQ:YHOO) and Facebook (NASDAQ:FB), but the move to buy big into GRPN is gutsy, even for Tiger.
As seen in the company's latest quarterly report, Groupon's core business appears to be in trouble; to deal with this, Groupon has begun selling physical goods — and while that has added another revenue stream, it also comes with thinner margins.
Tiger Management provided no reasons for the investment, but individual investors still should take the move as a serious reason for optimism. Tiger Management has a solid track record, including an impressive 22.5% return on the fund as of the end of October.
Tom Taulli runs the InvestorPlace blog IPOPlaybook, a site dedicated to the hottest news and rumors about initial public offerings. He is also the author of "How to Create the Next Facebook." Follow him on Twitter at @ttaulli. As of this writing, he did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities.


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The Minimum Wage Study is a research effort dedicated to providing rigorous analysis of the impact of minimum wage ordinances in metropolitan regions and states. We seek to provide insights that will be useful for policymakers and scholars. As more states and localities move forward with plans to raise the minimum wage, this research will infuse the debate with data on the effects on workers, households, employers, and the local economy. We focus our analysis on the impacts of recently passed ordinances in Seattle and Chicago, as well as other areas.
For an overview of the project components of the minimum wage study please click here
Read the 2017 NBER Working Paper, "Minimum Wage Increases, Wages, and Low-Wage Employment: Evidence from Seattle." We've also made available a two page overview of the findings.
July 2016 Report: Wages, Workers, Jobs & Establishments Impact
April 2017 Report: Nonprofit Response to Minimum Wage Ordinance
News Highlights
- Ideastream: In Minimum Wage Debate, Outcome In Seattle Will Play A Big Role
- Seattle Times: $15 wage law has little impact on Seattle's thriving labor market, report suggests
- UW Today: Minimum Wage Study: Effects of Seattle wage hike modest, may be overshadowed by strong economy
- NPR: One Year On, Seattle Explores Impact Of $15 Minimum Wage Law
- Financial Times: Living wage: Seattle's wage rise could sting in recession
- The New Yorker: How the Minimum-Wage Movement Entered the Mainstream
Previous Reports
Seattle's Minimum Wage
In January 2014, Mayor Ed Murray formed an Income Inequality Advisory Committee to address the growing public call for a meaningful increase in the compensation for Seattle workers. This committee included representatives from Seattle City Council, local businesses, unions, and the Chamber of Commerce. After the committee reached an agreement on a recommendation, it was proposed as a plan by the Mayor, and then passed as legislation by the Seattle City Council. The minimum wage ordinance (Ordinance 124490), which when approved was the highest minimum wage in the country, provides for an increase in the minimum wage in the City of Seattle to $15 an hour, phased on over time. The rate at which it increases depends on the size of the company, and whether or not they pay toward their employee's medical benefits plan.
In December 2014, after issuing a public request for proposals, the City of Seattle contracted with our team to conduct this evaluation.
Chicago's Minimum Wage
In December 2014, the Chicago City Council passed Mayor Rahm Emanuel's ordinance to raise the minimum wage for all Chicago workers to $13 per hour by 2019, a 45 percent increase over the currently mandated minimum wage. This ordinance will go into effect in steps over the next five years.
In 2015, we expanded our Study to include an evaluation of the City of Chicago ordinance as well as other areas.
Our Research Questions
- What is the impact of a higher minimum wage on workers, their families, employers, and the community?
- Does a higher minimum wage affect employment and earnings among low-wage workers?
- Does the higher minimum wage affect overall employment, business longevity, or the mix of firms that do business in Seattle?
- How do businesses adapt to higher labor costs?
- How does the higher minimum wage affect consumer prices?
- Does a higher minimum wage improve quality of life measures, including health, nutrition, and family daily life?
- Does the minimum wage affect public assistance program eligibility and benefits received?
- Do nonprofit service organizations respond to higher wage rates by cutting back on services to vulnerable families?
- How do low-income families and employers experience the implementation of the policy and how do they perceive its benefits and costs?
Project Components
The Minimum Wage Study involves several different project components, including employer surveys, an in-depth study of workers with children in Seattle, a study of regional pricing, and analysis of administrative and census data.
The research project will continue for at least five years, providing regular updates to the City of Seattle as increases are implemented. It is funded by a contract with the City of Seattle and by grants from multiple foundations, including the Laura and John Arnold Foundation and the Russell Sage Foundation.
Project Team
- Jacob L. Vigdor: Principal Investigator, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, UW
- Jennifer Romich: Co-Principal Investigator, School of Social Work, UW
- Mark C. Long: Co-Principal Investigator, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, UW
- Scott W. Allard: Co-Investigator, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, UW
- Scott Bailey: Co-Investigator, Washington Employment Security Department
- Heather Hill: Co-Investigator, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, UW
- Jennifer Otten: Co-Investigator, School of Public Health, Department of Health Services, UW
- Robert Plotnick: Co-Investigator, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, UW
- Anneliese Vance-Sherman: Co-Investigator, Washington Employment Security Department
- Ekaterina Roshchina: Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, UW
- Emma van Inwegen: Research Analyst, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, UW
- Anne Althauser: Research Project Coordinator, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, UW
- Tori Rockwell, Research Assistant, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, UW
- Hilary Wething, Research Assistant, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, UW
- James Busckiewicz, Research Assistant, School of Public Health, Department of Health Services, UW
- Katherine Getts, Research Coordinator, School of Public Health, UW
Helpful Links
- "Early Evidence on the Impact of Seattle's Minimum Wage Ordinance" January 2016. Preliminary draft of paper by Heather Hill, Jennifer J. Otten, Emma van Inwegen, and Jacob Vigdor.
- "Who Would be Affected by an Increase in Seattle's Minimum Wage?" March 2014. A Report for the City of Seattle, Income Inequality Advisory Committee by Marieka M. Klawitter, Mark C. Long, and Robert D. Plotnick
- City of Seattle Minimum Wage Ordinance
- "Digging into data to find impact of Seattle's $15 minimum wage" — The Seattle Times, April 6, 2015
- "Researchers probe pros and cons of Seattle's $15 minimum wage" — KUOW, March 17, 2015
General inquiries about the Seattle Minimum Wage Study may be addressed to email@example.com


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Raf Simons recently debuted his latest collection for 2012 fall/winter in Paris. Presenting a clean aesthetic in this show, which was titled Run Fall Run, the release included a number of oversized outerwear pieces, short pants, and strikingly designed suits. Simons' vision in this collection certainly took cues from traditional menswear but adapted them in a way that allowed this unique release to stand out. Highlighting personal interests of Simons himself in the runway show, we can expect a slightly more conventional look when the collection is found in stores.
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EU wants Ethiopian 'atrocity' inquiry
EU Ambassadors held a meeting with officials from the Ethiopian ministry of foreign affairs earlier this month, during which they requested that a "transparent, public and open" inquiry be launched into what an EU diplomat described as an atrocity.
The people died during an outbreak of violence in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and People's Regional State (SNNPRS) in March.
This occurred during a dispute over the political rights of the minority Sheko and Majenger ethnic groups in the town of Tepi, capital of the Yeki District. Tepi is about 700 km south-west of Addis Ababa.
The opposition Sheko-Majenger People's Democratic Unity Organisation (SMPDUO) disputed the results of local elections held last December, in which a government-affiliated party was given control over the Yeki District.
The European Union is the biggest international donor to Ethiopia.
In 2001, Brussels promised $480m to Ethiopia over the next five years for education, infrastructure, food security and good governance.
The EU has also contributed funds for the establishment of a Human Rights Commission and Ombudsman.
Machetes, spears and rifles
The rejection by the National Election Board of the complaint that the elections were not free and fair led to tension in the area between the local administration and SMPDUO.
Violence erupted on 11 March when about 60 Sheko and Majenger people armed with machetes, spears and rifles clashed with police and local authorities in Tepi.
Eighteen local people, four policemen and one administration official were killed.
Regional police commissioner Yasin Muhammed said that the SMPDUO had incited armed people from its own zone to take control of Tepi by force, according to the Walta Information Centre news agency.
It is the alleged "revenge attacks" carried out by the local police and officials the days that followed, which have prompted the EU to demand an independent inquiry.
Death toll disputed
At least 100 people were killed and their villages razed to ground on the orders of the local authorities in Yeki, according to a damning report by European Union representatives who visited the area in June.
EU sources say that the head of the local police spoke of 128 fatalities. The opposition claim that between 500 and 1,000 died.
The report also says local people spoke of a mass grave in which hundreds of people were buried.
The European Union delegation did not see the grave.
Between 400 and 1,000 people were arrested after the violence.
Most have since been released but 269 people were still in detention at the time of the delegation's visit.
The violence was not widely reported at the time because of Tepi's remote location and the lack of any international or media presence in the area.
"The EU now wants a public, transparent and open investigation into this," according to an EU diplomat, who wants to remain anonymous.
The EU demanded a similar inquiry into public disturbances which took place in May in the southern Ethiopian town of Awassa, where police clashed with protestors, leaving at least 15 dead.
"We are extremely concerned about the recent uprisings in Ethiopia and the failure by the government to prevent or control them. We would like those responsible for the atrocities in Tepi and Awassa to be prosecuted," the EU diplomat added.
The EU's actions have been welcomed by Dr Beyane Pedros, a member of parliament from the Southern Ethiopian People's Democratic Coalition (SEPDC).
"It's great that the international community is taking an interest in human rights issues in Ethiopia", he said.
"[But] we don't want this to be a face saving mechanism or a public relations gimmick on the part of the EU."
Mesfin Endrias, the acting head of press and information at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, says the government is looking into the EU's request for an inquiry.
The ruling EPRDF government last year announced that it had started a mass programme to address human rights, democratisation and good governance.
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Detroit Lions' Injury Report catches fans up on the latest news from the infirmary.
With the season winding down, the Detroit Lions are starting to catch up on the injuries. Though Christmas came this week, good tidings were not to be found on the practice field, as plenty of starters sat out Thursday practice and might be poised to miss the final game of the season.
The team did get two mainstays back, however, which was a bit of good news prior to Sunday's game. Either way, there seems to be no shortage of "bah" and "humbug" alike with regards to several injuries as the team prepares to finish the 2013 season in Minneapolis.
Calvin Johnson, WR. Knee injury. Armchair prognosis: Will play but shouldn't. Impact: Significant.
- Forget about the fantasy football playoffs for a minute and consider the long-term impact of the Lions' playing an unhealthy Johnson, who was dinged up and unproductive last week in an important game. Rumblings have suggested the wide receiver is playing with a serious knee injury. If that's the case, the Lions should probably sit him down to get a jump-start on his recovery for a very important 2014 season. Consider it Jim Schwartz's possible going away present to fans. Still, it seems Johnson will play and Schwartz will stick him in if ready, even as a decoy. Still, Johnson remains a game time decision.
LaAdrian Waddle, OT. Ankle injury. Armchair prognosis: Will not play. Impact: Significant.
- A bright spot for the Lions this season has been the play of the offensive line, specifically Riley Reiff, Larry Warford, and Waddle, who left Sunday's game and didn't look good in the process. He sat out practice on Thursday, casting serious doubt over his availability for the game on Sunday. The Lions could probably get by without Waddle, but it won't be easy, considering the Vikings can rush the passer quite well.
DeAndre Levy, LB. Foot injury. Armchair prognosis: Will play. Impact: Significant.
- Levy is becoming the ultimate gamer on the defense, and playing at a high level even when hobbled. He had a nice game against the Giants last weekend collecting seven tackles. Don't expect Levy not to play in the finale, and he's already proven he can push through the pain when needed.
Chris Houston, CB. Toe injury. Armchair prognosis: Will not play. Impact: Mildly significant.
- Houston didn't play last week, and don't expect him to see the field this week if he's not completely healthy. Darius Slay was a limited practice participant, and there's a chance if ready, Slay could see the field before Houston first. The Lions' secondary has done a decent job in the absence of their two top players led by Jonte Green and Chris Greenwood, so there might not be any rush on Houston or Slay, considering Minnesota's passing offense is only 22nd in the league.
Joique Bell (knee), Louis Delmas (knee) and Darius Slay (knee)
- Bell and Delmas returned to practice albeit in a limited role, which was still good news for the Lions, who could ill-afford to lose either at their various positions. Given each managed to get a late week practice in, expect to see them in action on Sunday afternoon. Expect both to play their usual, steady roles for the team. Slay, meanwhile, might continue to be eased back in considering his knee surgery and the team's depth at corner, which was on display against New York.
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"The win is vital and all-important. If we win 3-0 we'll be happy," he said.
"A win would give us a massive confidence boost going into the last game against England.
"It will be difficult to task to beat Italy, especially in Rome, because they are getting better with every game. But we're confident we can do it."
Wales showed signs of improvement by outscoring France three tries to two in last month's defeat in Paris.
But poor discipline, which has been a trait of this season's campaign, cost Wales dear and Williams says they have been working on keeping the penalty count down to a minimum.
"We gave away far too many penalties in areas where we could be punished in," said Williams.
"We gave [France fly-half] David Skrela too many opportunities to kick at goal which meant they scored a lot of points through his boot.
"At this level you can't afford to do that because you've got some world-class kickers kicking against you.
"We lost a bit of momentum after starting the game well and let France back into it, but hopefully we've learned from those mistakes."
Four years ago, Wales slid to their first defeat to the Azzurri and were condemned to the wooden spoon just months before the World Cup.
Another Six Nations whitewash looms in World Cup year as they head back to the Stadio Flaminio to face an Italian side high on confidence following their away win in Scotland.
Winger Mark Jones played in the 30-22 defeat four years ago and says he is determined not to experience another such low.
"We didn't really control our own ball on the day, there were a couple of opportunities we didn't take and Italy put up tremendous defence on the day," he said.
"It was the first time we had lost to Italy and it was a disappointing day.
"A lot of water has gone under the bridge since then - I've had two knee reconstructions - but there are guys here like Tom Shanklin who were involved in that game.
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Lady Gaga has thanked the Victoria's Secret Angels for treating her "like family" in the run-up and during the iconic fashion show in Paris on Wednesday (30.11.16).
The 30-year-old singer wowed the crowd at the Grand Palais in France as she performed three songs from her new album 'Joanne' and, although she was overwhelmed with the support she got from the spectators, she is so grateful to the catwalk models for taking her under their wings and making her feel at home.
Taking to her Twitter account after the lingerie extravaganza wrapped, she uploaded a photograph of herself in a sexy silver two-piece set created by the luxurious lingerie brand.
She tweeted: "Couple bruises from dance rehearsal but love rocking this silver VS! Thank you to the Angels for treating me like family! #VSFashionShow (sic)."
The blonde bombshell proved she'd struck up a close bond with the girls - consisting of the likes of Kendall Jenner, Taylor Hill, Gigi Hadid and Adriana Lima - as she strutted down the catwalk with the bevy of beauties in a series of outfits and danced with them as she belted out her tracks 'A-YO', 'John Wayne' and 'Million Reasons'.
Prior to the glitzy event, Gaga - whose real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta - couldn't resist getting ready with the models as she threw on the famous pink satin robe and got her hair and make-up done by the glam squad backstage.
As her long light locks were gently tousled by the stylist, Gaga chucked her leg up on the vanity as she posed for an impromptu photo shoot in her seductive lingerie.
Once her look was complete, the 'Bad Romance' hitmaker gathered the models together behind the scenes as they taught her how to walk the catwalk properly.
The models then broke out into a hip-swiveling dance as 'Million Reasons' blasted through the speakers while the cameras captured their backstage shenanigans.
Gaga - who was the headline act - wasn't the only musician to perform at the famous show, as she was joined on stage by The Weeknd and Bruno Mars later in the evening.
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Her dad battled skin cancer and once tweeted to the tanning-addicted Snooki of MTV's Jersey Shore to wear sunscreen.
So it's no surprise that Meghan McCain -- daughter of Arizona Sen. John McCain, the 2008 GOP presidential nominee -- would appear in a public service announcement about the dangers of skin cancer.
Except McCain is bare on camera from the shoulders up.
"My mother would be so ashamed," McCain says about going out in the sun without some serious SPF protection.
The ad comes from the Style Network and features women from sports, TV and music baring their skin as they extol the virtues of sunscreen.
Several of the celebrity spokeswomen should be familiar to TV sitcom viewers of a certain age: Tempestt Bledsoe of The Cosby Show (she was Vanessa Huxtable), Danielle Fishel (Topanga from Boy Meets World) and Tatyana Ali from The Fresh Prince of Bel Air (she was Ashley Banks).
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A $12 million plant that took a year to build is now treating all the wastewater in Cabot.
The plant went into full operation early Friday morning, and in the words of Tim Joyner, an engineer and the general manager of Cabot WaterWorks, Its running like a champ.
The new plant replaces one about 15 years old that never really operated correctly. Early on, the old plant was said to be too large for a bedroom community of about 10,000 where few were at home during the day.
The microorganisms that broke down the wastes starved because there was too little at the plant to feed them. Then it was too small for a population of 20,000 and growing. And always it was watched closely by the Arkansas Department of En-vironmental Quality, where soon after it opened in 1992, tests showed that the water released from and ultimately into Bayou Meto was often not as pure and state and federal law says it must be.
The new facility took a little more than a year to build. The Cabot Water and Wastewater Commission that runs the city utilities broke ground in late summer 2006.
J.M. Park, commission chairman, said then that starting the new plant was the first big step forward the commission has made.
We think were on the way, Park said. This is going to open the door to us being able to accommodate more of the growth in Cabot.
In September 2005, about four months after the commission was formed, city voters approved 927-187 extending an existing one-cent sales tax to pay for the new sewer plant and several other projects in the city including the animal shelter and community center that have been open about a year.
The actual construction of the new sewer plant cost about $10 million.
Prep work before building could begin, including filling in a pond and hauling away sludge, cost $1.1 million.
Engineering fees were $1.7 million, leaving $3.7 million of the $16.5 million voters approved for the entire sewer system to demolish the old plant, build roads on the site and rehab the collection system to prevent rain water from getting into lines and being treated at the new plant.
Max Foote Construction of Mandeville, La., was the building contractor. Vernon Williams with USI Consulting Engineers and Jeff Keller with Burns & McDonnell oversaw the construction to make sure the new plant does not have any of the problems of the old one.
The old plant was built to handle 1.8 million gallons of wastewater a day. The new one will treat six million gallons a day. To keep the plant in compliance even when it is deluged with infiltrated rain water, it will have a peak wet weather treatment flow of 16.4 million gallons a day.
Heavy equipment has turned the construction site into a large mud hole, but by late spring when the grand opening is tentatively set, it should be dry, with a paved road, fencing and landscaping.
The commission wants it to not only work but look like something residents can be proud of.
They are so confident that the plant will perform well that Bill Cypert, commission secretary, has said he will call the press to take a picture of him dipping a glass of water for drinking as it dumps into the ditch beside the railroad track.
Joyner is also confident that the new plant will perform as it should, but he says Cypert will want to wait at least two weeks for his demonstration until all lab results are back on the first specimens taken from the plant.
All the initial tests look good, he said. We havent gotten all the lab results back yet, but everything weve done in house looks good.