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Robin Ellison launches the U Party in an attempt to turn around the pension system
Introducing Robin Ellison — the founder of the newly launched U Party, which aims primarily to reform the pension system.
Mr Ellison, the former National Association of Pension Funds chairman, wants to be the next MP for Hampstead and Kilburn, north London — a seat currently held by Glenda Jackson.
A partner at Pinsent Masons where he is head of strategic development, Mr Ellison, 61, tells People: "The UK pensions system is in a state of disarray and we think our policies can fix that.
"By next year's election, 50 per cent of the population will be over 55 and many people will be living longer. This is an issue that needs addressing."
He is calling for a simpler regulatory regime for workplace pensions and a simple tax regime for retirement savings. The party also aims to raise awareness of key issues concerning long-term government policy on pensions. He hopes to field up to 12 parliamentary candidates for next year's general election.
Mr Ellison, who has lived in Hampstead for 30 years, says that "although it is early days, feedback so far from people seems to very sympathetic. We will wait and see."
A visiting Professor in pensions law at the Cass Business School at City University, London, Mr Ellison founded the Association of Pensions Lawyers.
He is chairman of the National Association of Pension Funds. He has written several books on pensions including Pensions Law and Practice.
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Would you choose a film star, pop star, soap star - or someone else?
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Sunday, June 15, 2014
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On tonight's program, militants who overran several Iraqi cities claim to have executed 1700 captured soldiers. In our signature segment, how a new law targeting gays in Uganda has some fleeing the country. And, the death of a radio legend.


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Cory Booker Proposes First Policy Of Senate Run
U.S. Senate candidate Cory Booker will outline a plan Monday that he believes will help eradicate childhood poverty.
The Democrat says it's an economic issue that keeps the U.S. from being competitive.
Booker says the federal minimum wage needs to be raised to $10.10 per hour.
The Newark mayor wants to guarantee universal access to preschool starting at age 3 by 2025.
In order to send every child to college, Booker's plan calls for starting college savings accounts for the children of working-class people who have earned income tax credits.
The plan would match at-risk pregnant women with a nurse practitioner to ensure quality pre-natal care.
Booker will also appear on the syndicated Kelly and Michael at 9 a.m. on WABC
I'm looking forward 2 being on Kelly and Michael tomorrow morning MT @KellyandMichael: Huge show tomorrow with Mayor of Newark, Cory Booker
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) July 8, 2013
Booker is seeking his party's nomination to run for the seat left vacant by the death of Frank Lautenberg.
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Care Coordination Needs CEOs
Inefficiency in hospital and health systems used to be rewarded—not willfully, but because there wasn't a good business reason to change things. Now there are financial incentives for care coordination, which takes teamwork—and leadership.
Last week I moderated a HealthLeaders Roundtable about the new skills top executives need to develop or polish in a new world of healthcare delivery, where little seems certain and much seems at risk.
The discussion centered on the contention that many of the attributes by which top executives are evaluated are changing rapidly—as quickly as incentives and business realities are changing.
The Roundtable will be published in the September issue of HealthLeaders magazine. Unfortunately, a roundtable is a 3 ½-hour discussion, so only the highlights make it into the actual publication, leaving a lot of valuable insights on the "cutting room floor." And September is a long way off, so I thought I'd share here some of what we talked about that won't make it into the final version.
For starters, I was surprised that what our panelists had to say about how expectations are changing had as much to do with changing culture and mindset as it had to do with skills.
The essence of the discussion about culture and mindset can be boiled down to this: Everyone, from the CEO on down, must learn to work as a team. Well of course, I thought. Teamwork is the best way to accomplish a difficult goal. That's common sense.
But for many years, teamwork has not only been anathema to the "physician as god" mindset, but it's been toxic for revenues in a roundabout sort of way.


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Actor (and Boston native) Mark Wahlberg respects Broncos QB Tim Tebow. But he clearly won't be rooting for him Saturday night and playfully suggested the Almighty might not be, either.
"You know what, Tim Tebow has already performed his many miracles, and he'll go home after Saturday and get ready for next season," Wahlberg said on NFL Network's The Rich Eisen Podcast on Thursday.
"Listen, the guy is incredible, you know I'm a devout Catholic, and I love the Lord more than anything, and I give all credit to God. But there's too many people up there praying for the Patriots for him to go up there and win. And the Patriots are too good."
Wahlberg said he enjoys watching Tebow play, is happy for his success and appreciated him orchestrating last weekend's upset of Pittsburgh. "He did us a favor by knocking off the Steelers," said Wahlberg.
The star of the upcoming movie Contraband also predicted the Texans will beat the Ravens on Sunday -- thereby setting up a Houston vs. New England AFC Championship Game -- "because that's what I want to happen."
Wahlberg is so confident in his beloved Patriots that he's hardly worried about the Broncos ... even if Tebow has the ball late in the fourth quarter tomorrow.
"By the time he gets that final possession, it's gonna be 49-16, and then it won't make a difference," cracked Wahlberg.
Nate Davis is a reporter, blogger and editor who's been at USA TODAY since 2000. He has covered the NFL since 2005. No, he did not play quarterback for Ball State. Davis' succession of our esteemed colleague Sean Leahy at The Huddle is considered a Brady-for-Bledsoe swap by most "insiders."More about Nate


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As December approaches, so does the beginning of the "Bring a Friend Challenge" lasting the entire winter season, where many venues across the United States offer the challenge. As January is dubbed Learn To Ski and Snowboard Month, the incentive is to bring a friend and learn from a pro. Get all the information and read on for the press release:
Washington, D.C. (November 26, 2012) – Organizers of the January Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month are offering more incentives for newcomers to learn how to ski or snowboard this winter. The national "Bring a Friend Challenge" start date has been moved forward to December 1, 2012; it ends on March 17, 2013. Challenge rules have also been expanded to be more inclusive.
Taking the Challenge simply means introducing and helping enroll newcomers to a lesson or lessons provided by a professional instructor. Sponsors are offering prizes for anyone who motivates newcomers whether they are current skiers and snowboarders or newcomers themselves. The Challenge is online at bringafriend.org. In short,
1) Current skiers or snowboarders are encouraged to "Take the Challenge" by introducing newcomers to a lesson or lessons from professional instructors.
2) Newcomers who invite friends or family members to a venue for a beginner lesson or lessons package now can "Take the Challenge" as well.
Lessons can be taken at any venue in the U.S. as long as a professional instructor provides them. The entire Bring a Friend Challengeprogram is hosted on the Bring a Friend website and is not connected directly to a specific ski or snowboard area.
Product Prizes include skis from HEAD, Rossignol and Salomon (from skis.com); snowboards from Rossignol, RAMP and Firefly (fromsnowboards.org); outfits from Boulder Gear, gloves and mittens from SWANY, snowboard boots from Celsius, subscriptions from SKI andTransWorld magazines. Grand prizes include trips to Idaho (Sun Valley), Utah (Deer Valley, Park City and The Canyons) and Vermont (Smugglers' Notch). Details can be found here.
Newcomers to skiing and snowboarding are encouraged to view www.skiandsnowboardmonth.org for basic information on how to prepare for their snow experience. Bring a Friend Challenge participants should register at www.bringafriend.org.
Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month is an industry initiative organized by state and regional ski associations, leading snow sports media outlets, rep and retailer associations, the Professional Ski Instructors of America, the American Association of Snowboard Instructors, United States Ski and Snowboard Association, SnowSports Industries America, National Ski Patrol, and National Ski Areas Association.


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As 2014 begins, reports of serious flu activity are compared to the strain of H1N1 influenza of 2009 that was declared to be a global pandemic.
Even a common seasonal flu can be deadly. News reports from across North America over the weekend show a growing concern as reported cases of the flu increase, as well as deaths.
Reports from Toronto, Canada: There are 200 confirmed cases of the flu. Two of the six flu deaths in Toronto have been identified as H1N1 strains.
North Texas news stories: Flu cases are on the rise in North Texas. Eight people have died from the H1N1 strain of the flu in Dallas County thus far this season.
News from Portland, Oregon: Local emergency rooms are quickly filling up with flu victims and doctors said they are seeing a rise in H1N1. A 5-year-old boy from Eugene died from the flu at Oregon Health & Science University.
In the latest update released by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), twenty-five states are now reporting widespread levels of activity. The photo attached to this article shows a map of the flu activity by state. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tracks influenza activity year-round and publishes a report weekly on Fridays.
Surviving a pandemic
Many people probably don't think about the potential of a deadly a flu pandemic. The 2009 flu pandemic killed over 14,000 people worldwide, over 3,600 in North America. The deadly influenza epidemic of 1918 killed an estimated 50 million people worldwide.
Whether it is a full fledged pandemic, or just a typical seasonal outbreak, a flu can be deadly. You should keep your guard up to protect yourself against the flu.
You can find information on the CDC website on the 2013-2014 Influenza Season and Vaccine Information Statements that explain both the benefits and risks of a vaccine.
As flu season progresses we will watching and reporting on the trends.
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Green Offers Discounted Meals for Every Meat-Eater You Bring Along
Just think of it as a healthy McRib. It's the same amount of actual meat in both dishes anyway.
Heather Hoch
Hey, you vegetarians and vegans. Round up your carnivorous companions and drag them over to Green on Wednesday, March 20. For every flesh-muncher you bring in to eat a vegan meal for Green's "Carnivore Caravan," the restaurant will give you $1 off your own meal. If you temporarily convert six of your friends, you'll eat free. The deal doesn't really help the carnivores you bring at all, but your animal-friendly eating habits justify the lack of altruism.
See Also: - Anatomy of a Vegan Cupcake with the Sizemore Sisters of Treehouse Bakery - The Naughty Vegetarian: Top Ten Fatty Meat-Free Foods - Vegan Strip Club (NSFW Obviously)
You don't have to tell them why you're bringing them, just cash in at the register. If you can't persuade a meat-eater to chow down some mock meat with a side of fries, you won't earn your $1 off. (Although we do know some particularly resistant carnivores who, we think, should count as double because of the effort involved in convincing them to drop the steak knife for one meal.) The "Carnivore Caravan" event takes place all day on March 20 at both the Phoenix and Tempe locations.
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UTC RETAIL is committed to providing superior and efficient support to our customers in the use of our hardware. Using the drop down box below, you can access FAQs that pertain to the individual UTC RETAIL products you have installed. If you cannot find the answer to your question under FAQs please contact us at email@example.com and we will be happy to help you.
2800 Series
Keyboard error message displays when booting the 2800 series unit.
None of the devices have power when the main power toggle switch is turned on.
The pole display does not have power.
The printer does not have power.
The printer has power but the system does not boot.
There is no image on the LCD monitor.
Why can't I seem to communicate with COM 3 or COM 4 on my 2800 Series POS system?
Why doesn't the number pad section on my M700 seem to function?
Cash Drawers
What do I do when my cash drawer does not open?
Customer Displays
How can I change the settings of my pole display?
How can I test my pole display?
I have a new PD1200-4xxx USB display and the driver doesn't work, what can I do?
My pole display has strange characters appearing on the display.
There is no text being displayed on the pole display.
Where can I find a manual for my pole display?
Where can I find drivers for my pole display?
How do I program keys on my 500, 600, 700 series keyboard?
What scanner can I use with my keyboard?
When I program a key it doesn't stay programmed.
Where can I find a manual for my keyboard?
Where can I locate drivers for my keyboard?
Why doesn't the number pad section on my M700 seem to function?
My printer is making a loud noise, and the printhead is not printing or moving.
Why does my serial printer print odd looking characters?
Why is my printer not feeding the paper properly?
Why is my printer printing light (low contrast)?
Why doesn't my scanner power on?
Why doesn't the data I scan appear on the screen?
UltimaNet Series
Where can I find my MAC address?
Why doesn't my UltimaNet boot to my network?
Why doesn't the UltimaNet boot up?
How do I enable USB support on my UltimaTouch?
A) Advanced users can change the bios settings to enable USB functionality. The purpose of the following settings are to free up IRQ's to handle any USB devices that you may want to use. These settings can be found in Integrated Peripherals and the setting for "USB controller" needs to be: "Enabled". Next, to free up the interrupt you will have to change the "Internal PCI/IDE" to "Secondary". Once this is done you will need to go to the "PCI Configuration Setup" and change the "PnP BIOS Auto-Config" to "Enabled". When these changes have been made in the Bios make sure you "save and exit".
B) You should see new hardware found upon reboot. You can validate that your USB is there by checking the device manager.
I can't find my software product key -or- I can't enter it.
A) The product key sticker is located on the back bezel of the unit.
B) Make sure the numbers you are entering are the labeled as the "Product Key" or "License Number"
Where can I find a manual for my UltimaTouch?
A) If you don't have a "Hard Copy" of the original owners manual you can download one from www.ultimatetechnology.com
Where can I locate drivers for my UltimaTouch?
A) If the original Operating System Image is on there you can find the drivers to UTC product on the C:\ drive in the "Drivers" folder.
B) If the folder is not present you can go to the drivers page for all released drivers.
Why doesn't my MSR work any more?
A) Does your Magnetic stripe face "Out" as you swipe the card?
B) To test that the hardware is working properly do the following:
In keyboard mode: Open "Notepad" and swipe your card does the text appear in the window? If it does, then your MSR hardware is working properly and you may want to contact software provider.
In OPOS mode: You can use the "test" found in the start menu. Click START/PROGRAMS/UTC MSR OPOS TEST. Once in here you can check the functionality of the MSR in OPOS mode. Click "Open Claim" swipe your card, then click "Data Event" and all information on the card should appear in the fields to the right of the window.
C) Do you have the MSR in the correct mode (Keyboard data, or OPOS mode) for your application? To make this selection you can go to the "Control Panel". START/SETTINGS/CONTROL PANEL/UTC MSR once in here you can place a "Check" in the OPOS box if that is the mode you wish to use. If you need the MSR to be in keyboard mode you will need to leave the OPOS box un-checked. If you make changes be sure to reboot.
D) You can also check for a "Conflict" on LPT 2 in the device manager. To do this you can use the following path:
Win 98: START/SETTINGS/CONTROL PANEL/SYSTEM now click on the "Device Manager" tab, and click on the "Ports" Icon. Try to resolve any hardware conflicts that you might find. If it is not there at all you should re-install the port.
E) While in the "Device Manager" you can check the resources the MSR driver is using. To do this you can click the UTC Icon in the device manager and go to the "Resources" tab. In here you should see the "Input/Output" range should be 0278-027F and the Interrupt Request is "5". If they don't match you should call UTC technical support.
F) Advanced users can check the bios settings for the LPT2. These settings can be found in Integrated Peripherals and the settings for "Onboard Parallel Port 2" should be:278 IRQ-5, and the mode has to be "EPP and EPP 1.7". Make sure to "save and exit" if you make any changes to Bios settings.
G) Did you remove the static IP address for TCPIP? The unit will need a static IP address removing it will result in an MSR failure.
Why doesn't my touch screen function?
A) Check to see if the settings are correct within the touch software. The path to do this is: START/PROGRAMS/UPDD/SETTINGS once you get here click on the "Hardware" tab. The settings should read: Port: COM 4 Address: 2E8 Irq: 10 if it is not refer to "C".
B) You can also check for a "Conflict" on COM4 in the device manager. To do this you can use the following path:
Win 98: START/SETTINGS/CONTROL PANEL/SYSTEM now click on the "Device Manager" tab, and click on the "Ports" Icon. Try to resolve any hardware conflicts that you might find for COM4. If the port is not there at all you should re-install the port.
Win 2K, Win XP: When looking at these 2 operating systems you will find an "Error" with COM4, this is normal. Use this exercise to validate that you have a COM 4 in you device manager. If no port is present then you will need to reinstall it. If the port is there and the settings are wrong refer to "C".
C) Advanced users can check to see if the bios settings are correct for COM4. The port settings are located in "Integrated Peripherals" and should be: 2E8, IRQ-10


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USA TODAY takes a look at Wednesday's games that include teams trying to boost their NCAA tournament chances.
Connecticut at Notre Dame, 7 ET, ESPN
This is a must-win game for both teams. Connecticut needs to rebound after home loss to Louisville -- and the Huskies really can't afford to finish the regular season under .500 in league play and a loss to Notre Dame would ensure that. The Irish, meanwhile, look for a third straight win that would secure them an above-.500 finish in conference play.
Charlotte at Rhode Island, 7 ET
This Atlantic 10 matchup is basically a bubble play-in game. The loser will be relagated to the field for the NIT while the winner will still need to make some noise in the A-10 tournament in order to work its way back into the NCAA tournament conversation.
Memphis at UAB, 7 ET
Memphis' hopes for the NCAA tournament are as slim as they come after a loss to Houston last week. UAB, however, has its grips on an NCAA tournament bid and faces a tough stretch to finish the season by hosting Memphis before heading on the road to face league-leading UTEP. The Blazers are right on the fringe of the field and need to win this one to remain that way.
Wake Forest at Florida State, 7 ET, ESPN2
These two ACC teams are in line for bids to the Big Dance as of this moment, but Florida State needs to build up the resume if they hope to remain in the field of 65. Currently, the Seminoles have just two Top 50 wins (a sweep of Georgia Tech).
While you might look at Wake Forest's ACC record and think it's in danger of missing the field, the Demon Deacons do have five Top 50 wins -- including non-conference wins over Gonzaga, Richmond and Xavier -- which have them in good standing for the field of 65 -- especially with the quality of teams on the bubble trying to play catch up.
N.C. State at Virginia Tech, 7 ET
This is a must-win game for Virginia Tech. The Hokies just lost their first home game of the season in a double-overtime loss to Maryland -- and they need to get back on track to overcome a poor non-conference schedule and a recent three-game skid.
Mississippi State at Auburn, 8 ET, ESPN 360
Another must-win game -- this time for Miss. State. The Bulldogs certainly can't afford a loss to Auburn as they try to keep up with those on the fringe of the NCAA tournament bubble.
No. 16 Temple at Saint Louis, 8 ET
If Saint Louis wants any hope for an at-large bid to the Big Dance, they'll have to take down the Owls on Wednesday. The Billikens already have home wins over Richmond, Rhode Island and Dayton, so they certainly can play at home. Just have to do it one more time against Temple. Even with a win, Saint Louis will likely need to take down Dayton this weekend as well.
Colorado State at San Diego State, 10:30 ET
Yet another must-win game on Wednesday's slate. The Aztecs simply can't afford a loss to Colorado State as they hope to charge into the field. In fact, they'll need to win out and win a few in the Mountain West tournament to truly have a shot to make the Dance.
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Church services for Eddie Wayne (Ed) Nickels, age 74, of Muleshoe is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at First Baptist Church in Muleshoe with Dr. Stacy Conner officiating. Burial will be in Muleshoe Memorial Park Cemetery in Muleshoe.
Ed died Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at the Lubbock Heart Hospital. He was born Aug. 18, 1933, in Bailey County, to Guy and Bertie S. (Jones) Nickels. He married Donna Kimbrough on June 14, 1952, in Muleshoe; she preceded him in death on Sept. 24, 2004. He married Marilyn Wilson in Muleshoe on May 5, 2006.
Ed was a member of the First Baptist Church of Muleshoe, where he served as a deacon. He was a farmer, rancher and cotton ginner. He was a partner in the Central Compress of Sudan.
Ed is survived by wife, Marilyn of the home; son, Nicky Nickels of Muleshoe; step-son, Danny Wilson of Levelland; daughter, Patti Hunter of Plano; step-daughters, Kim Cox of Muleshoe and Kendra Durrington of Abilene; and sisters, Doris Reeves of Houston, Evelyn Riley of Muleshoe and Nina Aduddell of Littlefield; four grandsons, Durrel Hunter of Plano, Chad Nickels, Guy Wayne Nickels and Trey Nickels, all of Muleshoe; step-grandchildren, D'Nae Wilson, Danielle Wilson, Jeff Cox, Caleb Cox, Taylor Rodriguez, Connor Durrington, Michal Kate Durrington and Addie Durrington; and six great great-grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to the Van Fund of the Park View Nursing Home or the First Baptist Building Fund.
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General Comments: Futures were higher as details leaked on the Brazil government price support program for its producers. Some talked of colder forecasts for Brazil as a reason to buy. The program could have the effect of temporarily causing some tightness in supplies in the spot market as selling from Brazil could be deferred. Longer term, the Coffee will still be there so rally potential would be limited. Prices in general have been weak as traders anticipate another big crop out of Brazil starting the summer, and bears note that better rains should help increase Vietnamese production potential this year. Ideas are that supplies available to the market are good. Current crop development is still good this year in Brazil, but it has been dry for the past week and dry conditions are forecast to continue. Central America crops are mostly harvested and it is too dry for good new crop flowering. Colombia is reported to have good conditions.
Overnight News: Certified stocks are higher today and are about 2.740 million bags. ICE delivery notices are 0 contracts today and now total 158 contracts for the month. The ICO composite price is now 129.44 ct/lb. Brazil should get mostly dry conditions. Temperatures will average near to above normal. Colombia should get scattered showers, and Central America and Mexico should get mostly dry conditions. Temperatures should average near to above normal. Colombia produced 1.08 million bags of Coffee in April, and exported 810,000 bags.
Chart Trends: Trends in New York are mixed to down with objectives of 126.00 and 116.00 July. Support is at 135.00, 133.00, and 131.00 July, and resistance is at 142.00, 145.00, and 147.00 July. Trends in London are mixed to up with objectives of 2050, 2090, and 2150 July. Support is at 2010, 1970, and 1955 July, and resistance is at 2035, 2050, and 2075 July. Trends in Sao Paulo are mixed to down with objectives of 161 September. Support is at 163.00, 162.00, and 161.00 September, and resistance is at 166.00, 167.50, and 170.00 September.
General Comments: Futures closed lower. Traders remain bearish on supplies, especially from Brazil, and this has hurt New York prices. However, the market seems unable to sustain the down trend and might have factored in all the bearish news for now. Traders are keeping an eye on developments in Brazil and expect big production as the harvest moves forward. Brazil mills could concentrate on Ethanol production first and Sugar production second, and that could create some short term shortages for the market. Sugar producers in Russia said that the planting pace has turned slow there as producers wrestle with high costs of production against falling domestic and world prices. Chart patterns are mixed for the short term.
Overnight News: Mostly dry conditions are expected in Brazil. Temperatures should average near to above normal.
Chart Trends: Trends in New York are mixed. Support is at 1720, 1710, and 1680 July, and resistance is at 1780, 1800, and 1835 July. Trends in London are mixed to down with objectives of 486.00 and 481.00 August. Support is at 496.00, 494.00, and 491.00 August, and resistance is at 501.00, 504.00, and 510.00 August.
General Comments: Futures closed slightly higher in consolidation trading. Chart patterns suggest further rallies could be coming down the road and demand has been better than trade expectations. The flow of Cocoa from western Africa is down for seasonal considerations, and traders wonder about the quality and size of the mid-crop after some hot and dry weather during the growing season. Ideas are that production in West Africa could be less next crop year as well despite the improved weather as farmers have not liked offered prices. The mid-crop harvest is underway, and less than expected production along with smaller beans is reported. Malaysia and Indonesia crops appear to be in good condition and weather is called favorable, although some say that too much rain is hurting the harvest in Indonesia.
Overnight News: Scattered showers are expected in West Africa. Temperatures will average near to above normal. Malaysia and Indonesia should see episodes of isolated showers. Temperatures should average near normal. Brazil will get mostly dry conditions and warm temperatures. ICE certified stocks are lower today at 4.618 million bags. ICE said 0 delivery notices were posted against May contracts today and that total deliveries are now 743 contracts.
Chart Trends: Trends in New York are mixed to up with objectives of 2485 and 2530 July. Support is at 2400, 2370, and 2320 July, with resistance at 2435, 2460, and 2490 July. Trends in London are up with objectives of 1670 July. Support is at 1560, 1545, and 1515 July, with resistance at 1590, 1610, and 1620 July.


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Open Mobile Strategy Session - November
Heartland Mobile
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
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San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
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I invite you to attend the Heartland Mobile Foundation's next Open Strategy Session. We had a HUGE 2014 with the full launch of the Brands+Startups Challenge, the first delivery of our Heartland Mobile Certification program, the execution of the first Mobile University Week and the first partnership with a non-profit, the Boy Scouts of America.
We are now ready to make 2015 a Bigger year Mobile for Chicago!
In 2015 we have even bigger goals:
- Mobile University™ Week. Conduct this TWICE next year. Once in the spring and once in the fall.
- Brands+Startups™ Challenge. Build out a bigger, better program for the "Finishing School of Startups."
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All eyes are on potential fallout to the Sotheby's brand from a damaging Victorian Supreme Court judgment in the case brought by Sotheby's Australia chairman
In a near 100-page decision, Justice John Dixon said he "was not persuaded" that Mr Smith – former National Gallery of Victoria curator of Australian art – had "attained the recognition, respect, or distinction as an expert in 20th-century Australian art that warranted the epithets 'eminent' or 'distinguished'."
He awarded Smith just $43,000 of the $3 million he ruled that Smith was due after subtracting the $2.95 million Smith had received from Gould since the end of their 14-year relationship in 2004.
The five-week case is likely to have generated considerable costs, which will be argued next week.
Smith had claimed that he was due a 40 to 50 per cent share of the couple's combined assets, which he said were up to $56 million.
Smith and his partner, Sotheby's chief executive Gary Singer, are part owners of the licence to trade as Sotheby's in Australia, leased from the international company.
"Sotheby's reputation is already compromised," Sydney dealer
Mr Smith claimed a share of Mr Gould's assets on the basis he had contributed expertise to the development of Melbourne's Gould Galleries and a jointly amassed Gould-Smith collection of 53 artworks.
Justice Dixon found aspects of Gould's evidence unsatisfactory, including disclosure of stock levels in tax returns, the use of false names at auctions to repatriate funds and, in relation to
But Justice Dixon also found Mr Smith "an unsatisfactory witness".
"I formed the view that Mr Smith's testimony carried a general flavour of exaggeration, enhancement of his role, and the fortuitous adoption of circumstance," the judge ruled.
"Animosity, even vindictiveness, are known emotional responses between parties to a failed personal relationship. I am satisfied that there is evidence of such responses by each man. The difference is that Mr Gould more readily conceded the nature of his behaviour when giving evidence, while Mr Smith maintained denials in the witness box that ultimately were not sustained."
As for the Gould-Smith collection, "the concept" was "probably developed by Mr Smith" after he and Mr Gould had separated.
As part of the 2004 separation settlement, Mr Smith received a South Yarra apartment, furniture and household items valued at $40,000, a car, $100,000 and the forgiveness of a $90,000 debt.
The Australian Financial Review


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HR Best Practices: How to Effectively Address Employee Complaints
1 Apr
One of the reasons businesses employ a human resource management team is to help organizations stay on top of employee management issues. Although companies do their best to avoid problems in the workplace, conflicts are bound to arise sooner or later between coworkers, which is why managers fear the day when an employee voices concern about an issue. The conversation to follow needs to be handled in the most professional means possible to come up with an effective solution that will take care of the employee complaint. There are several steps managers can use to create an effective HR solution for handling issues and keeping the peace in the workplace.
Handling the Request to Talk
Sometimes, an employee's request comes at a time when you really don't have a minute to spare. If this is the case, don't immediately dismiss him or go into defense mode—it's your responsibility as the human resource manager to have a positive, open-door policy so employees come to you with problems and concerns rather than letting them fester in the workplace. Show that you take your employee's request seriously by designating a specific time within the next 24 hours to discuss his concern, Business and Legal Resources advises. This is an effective way to show that the organization as a whole is interested in a good return on employee investment and that you as the human resource manager value the fact that the worker came directly to you to discuss an issue you may not have been aware of.
HR as the Unbiased Party
It can be very easy for a manager to take sides depending on who is issuing the complaint and who the accused party is. Some employees will work any angle to advance their personal agendas and get ahead in the workplace, while other employees are generally interested in looking out for the company's best interests. Although you may want to pass judgment right away based on your history with the employees involved, it's important to take an unbiased stance and conduct a thorough investigation regarding the complaint about one of your staff members.
Using the Facts to Employ an Effective HR Solution
Conducting a full investigation is the best employee management strategy you can use to address the issue at hand and ensure good return on employee investment practices in the workplace. Managers can use these steps to come up with an effective HR solution to the issue at hand:
- Start your investigation by interviewing the employee filing the complaint. You need to ask questions and keep a record of your discussion. This will serve as proof that the complaint didn't go unanswered and will be a reference point for the workplace investigation.
- Use employee performance data as a reference tool when applicable. A sufficient employee management software system should be able to record data regarding employee engagement to help get to the heart of the problem.
- Bring in the alleged offender and present him or her with the data you have acquired to open the floor. It's important to present the information without immediately accusing the employee or placing blame. Instead of throwing accusations around, start the conversation with an observation followed by an open-ended question. This strategy helps strengthen employee engagement whereas blatantly throwing down the cold, hard facts can cause an employee to shut down, which won't help the situation at all.
- Determine whether or not the employee who filed the complaint needs to be brought in so the two parties can engage in a conflict resolution conference. If either party is not open to peer mediation, you may need to take a different route to come up with a resolution.
- After the conflict has been addressed and a solution has been reached, HR needs to record the exchange. This documentation should include information regarding the origin of the problem, if any employee policy was violated, and what the consequence and/or solution to the issue was.
Following Up
The severity of the complaint, the evidence presented, and the consequence or solution will greatly affect the timeframe of a follow up to the initial investigation conducted by HR. It may be a good idea to conduct a follow-up interview regarding severe policy violations within two weeks—check in with both parties to get additional feedback as to how the employees are doing post investigation and what steps they have taken to make the changes discussed during the report. For a complaint that was concluded to be a misunderstanding or resulted in a first-time offense or warning, human resources should follow up within 30 days. This period allows enough time to pass where both parties can cool off. It may also yield additional information as to whether or not the offender has taken the appropriate steps to change his or her behavior.