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White v. MTA
The opinion of the court was delivered by: J. Frederick Motz, United States District Judge.
June 1, 2001OVERVIEW
The relevant issue to our readers in this case revolves around disorderly conduct and the decisions of a police officer in charging a person with this crime.
Douglas White was charged with failure to obey a lawful order of a police officer, intoxication in a public place, and possession of cocaine. The state prosecutor ultimately filed a nolle prosequi on all three charges.
White then filed thirteen charges against the MTA and Justice, under the U.S. Constitution, the Maryland Declaration of Rights, and Maryland common law. The courts decision ruled on several separately filed motions for summary judgment by all three parties.FACTS
Late on November 22, 1998, Douglas White attempted to check in at Gate C-13 for a flight on Southwest Airlines. White testified on deposition that he had shared a bottle of wine with friends at dinner several hours earlier, that he had spilled coffee on himself en route to the airport, and that he otherwise appeared disheveled because he had been roller-blading earlier in the day. Two employees of Southwest Airlines, Sheila Michael and her supervisor Melissa Chalupa, concluded that he was drunk and was behaving erratically. White was informed that he would not be permitted to board the plane. Officer Justice arrived with Officer Westbrook in response to a call by one of the airline employees, and eventually ordered White to sit. In response to the order White remained standing and said nothing. Justice arrested him.
White has filed thirteen charges against the MTA and Justice, under the U.S. Constitution, the Maryland Declaration of Rights, and Maryland common law. Justice moves for summary judgment on all counts against him on two grounds: failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted and qualified immunity.
Testimony on the presence of onlookers varies between airline employees and the two police officers. Similarly, the behavior of any crowd that was present is in dispute. White says he did not disturb any other passengers, and other witnesses who remember a crowd being present do not recall any comment by or interaction with the crowd. The charge of possession came when Justice found capsules containing white powder in White's possession. White told the officers that the capsules were medication that would test positive in a simple cocaine test. Later, more precise testing revealed that the substance in the clear capsules was indeed a prescription medicine, not cocaine.
White spent five hours in a holding cell before being taken before a District Court Commissioner in Anne Arundel County.Discussion
White's claims against Justice include the federal claims for false arrest, false imprisonment, and malicious prosecution. In all three of these charges, the dispositive question is probable cause. Probable cause requires "facts and circumstances sufficient to warrant a prudent [person] in believing that the [suspect] committed or was committing an offense." DiPino v. Davis, 354 Md. 18, 32 (1999). Under Maryland law, a person "may not willfully act in a disorderly manner to the disturbance of the public peace" and "may not willfully fail to obey a reasonable and lawful order of a law enforcement officer made to prevent a disturbance to the public peace." Md. Ann. Code of 1957, art. 27 § 121(b)(2). The Maryland Court of Appeals has repeatedly characterized this offense as "the doing or saying, or both, of that which offends, disturbs, incites, or tends to incite, a number of people gathered in the same area," or "conduct `of such a nature as to affect the peace and quiet of persons who may witness the same and who may be disturbed or provoked to resentment thereby.'" In addition, failure to obey a lawful police order designed to protect the public peace may amount to disorderly conduct, Md. Ann. Code of 1957, art. 27 § 121(b)(3), although "[t]o be guilty of disorderly conduct on this basis, . . . there must be a sufficient nexus between the police command and the probability of disorderly conduct." Both White's conduct and his speech are at issue.
The Maryland statute criminalizing disorderly conduct makes it plain that the "public peace" is a central element of the crime under both § 121(b)(2) and under § 121(b)(3). The public must be present for its peace to be threatened. The witnesses' accounts of whether a crowd was present differ substantially. Whether a crowd was present when White disobeyed Justice's order to sit down is genuinely in dispute, as is the behavior of the crowd if one was present. If there was no one around when Justice ordered White to sit down and arrested him for refusing, and all other reasonable inferences are drawn in favor of White, Justice would have had little reason to believe he had a lawful reason to give the order to sit. ("The police officer's request . . . must be intended to prevent someone from inciting or offending others."). Similarly, drawing all reasonable inferences in favor of White, in the absence of onlookers before the order, Justice would have had little reason to believe that he had probable cause for an arrest based on disorderly conduct. On the other hand, if there was a crowd, probable cause for the arrest depends in material part on the crowd's reactions to White's behavior, an issue on which the witnesses differ substantially. Drawing all reasonable inferences in favor of the defense, a vocal crowd had gathered, passengers using the check-in counter were being disturbed, and an airline employee was frightened by White's behavior into moving away from him. Justice could reasonably have believed that he had probable cause under such circumstances.Order:
Because of the genuine disputes as to the presence of a crowd and crowd behavior described above, Justice is not entitled to summary judgment on the federal claims for false arrest, false imprisonment, and malicious prosecution. Nor, for the same reason, is White.


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It was a dark and stormy morning.
Recently, a few Fishpeople were up at Ilwaco Landing in Washington State to observe a tuna offload (when the catch is taken off a fishing vessel). The night before the offload, a powerful storm blew in, delaying activities by 24 hours. And although things didn't go exactly as planned that weekend, it turned out to be a great opportunity to experience "a day in the life" at Ilwaco Landing, and see up close what the dock crew contends with on a regular basis.
Ilwaco Landing is located in Southwest Washington, just inside the Columbia Bar (where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean.) The Washington coast has a reputation for heavy weather that is well deserved. That particular Saturday morning around 6:30 am, ominous storm bands rolled in off the Pacific, accompanied by gale force winds. By 8:00 am, rain was pelting the dock and the wind was gusting up to 85 mph. Then the power went out.
Mike Shirley, co-owner of Ilwaco Landing Fishermen, called a huddle in the break room. First, he warned everyone to be extra careful (especially the visitors) since conditions were dangerous. Second, he made the call NOT to offload the tuna that day – the weather was simply too intense, and would endanger the workers as well as the catch.
When it rains, it pours.
"This is more like crabbing season – this is how it can get in November and December", commented Ilwaco Landing employee, Joe J. As the storm raged, it became clear that members of the dock crew are the unsung heroes when it comes to getting fish off boats and onto plates. They are the first line of defense when it comes to providing high quality seafood to our customers, and perform many critical duties, including hoisting the catch off the boat, sorting and weighing it, and making sure it stays at the right temperature.
What the dock crew does is extremely important. Since fish is highly perishable, it is critical that the catch gets taken off the boat quickly and efficiently so that it retains it freshness, its flavor and its nutrients. Each and every task counts, and when the weather gets rough, executing those tasks can be difficult and dangerous.
Why they do it.
As we rode out the storm and enjoyed doughnuts, it became clear how much these guys like what they do. When asked how he felt about his job, friendly and energetic dockworker Jonathan M. explained, "I love my job! I get to be at the ocean and be with my friends. I love the camaraderie. Plus, it's different everyday. Sometimes we work 3 hours, sometimes we work 18 hours – it just depends. Different fish and different weather keep things interesting." Several members of the crew nodded their heads in agreement.
Changes in the weather are not the only thing that creates challenges for the dockworkers. This type of work is not always steady, and there can be downtime between fishing seasons. But when Fishpeople keeps the fish flowing through small, locally-owned-and-operated businesses like Ilwaco Landing, it helps generate reliable, full time jobs that stimulate the local economy. Joe J., for example has been full time at Ilwaco Landing for four years. After getting by on seasonal work for much of his career, he appreciates a regular paycheck, along with the upbeat and family-like environment.
The tuna offload commences.
The day after the storm was dazzling; clear skies and gentle breezes, a perfect morning for a tuna offload.
Once the offload began, everything clicked into place. Each member of the dock crew assumed their role, and together they become a well-oiled machine that efficiently offloaded the catch. To keep the energy high, music blasted, conversation flowed and jokes were cracked – but the rhythm of the work never ceased. Teamwork and camaraderie were evident all around, and it was obvious these dockworkers are very connected to their jobs, to each other and to the sea.


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Las Villas de San Buenas is a gated community, of approximately 52 acres in size, located in Costa Rica's beautiful Osa/Bahia Ballena region, just a short five minute drive south of Ojochal. We are in the early stages of our Phase I, where we have built two homes for customers, and a third home that is the Fractional Ownership option, along with a rancho and the guard house. There are many of advantages of owning here…so many in fact, we have page dedicated to all of the advantages here.
Las Villas de San Buenas will be one of the largest gated communities in thesouthern zone of Costa Rica, and we are committed to being great stewards to the environment. We have already removed 1,000's of non-indigenous trees, planted over 1,000 native trees, flowers and ornamentals, with the support of Fundacion Sembrando Agua, a non-profit organization focused on reforesting Costa Rica with only indigenous trees.
Planned Amenities
- In Central Park, we are planning to have a a community swimming pool, tennis court and several picnic areas.
- In our other four community parks/green spaces, we are planning to have smaller community swimming pools.
- Several playground parks for children
- 24 hour security starting in 2019
Estate Lots
The Estate Lots are outside Las Villas de San Buenas and the regulated condominium section. The Estate Lots have ocean view lots, river front lots, and is the location of our planned retreat center. The mountain top is also in the Estate Lots region.
History of the Area
The land that is now Las Villas de San Buenas was originally part of an 150 acre farm owned by a local family. Since then it has started to transform into the ideal location for owners, investors and visitors from literally around the world (and the family we purchased it from is still nearby too!).


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The professional details, outstanding quality, and elegant decor that have been incorporated into each of the Sandpiper fifth wheels by Forest River will absolutely amaze you! Extra large picture windows have been installed throughout the interior so that you can feel connected to the beautiful outdoor scenery from anywhere inside the Sandpiper, and the recessed residential LED lighting will shine brightly and efficiently to illuminate the interior once the day's light has faded. With the 84" ceiling, stainless steel appliances, and residential stain-resistant carpet, you will be happy and proud to showcase your Sandpiper to all of your family and friends.Have a question about this floorplan?Contact Us
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Sometimes in London there's such a thing as too much choice… When you're looking for ideas for what to do for girls' night in London it's almost a case of not knowing where to start as there are so many amazing restaurants and bars. So here's my favourite spots for drinks, great food and the perfect girly day!
London can be a difficult place to move to, especially when it comes to making new friends. Badoois a great app for finding people with similar interests. But once you've met friends on Badoo, here's where you should go to take that friendship out of the app and into London!
1. Afternoon Tea or Drinks at Dalloway Terrace
Regular readers will know that this summer I've completely fallen in love with Dalloway Terrace. It's the most beautiful spot for drinks or afternoon tea.
I don't think there's a friendship that can't be cemented with champagne and cake!
2. Cocktails at Mr Fogg's Residence (or his Gin Parlour!)
There's something about celebrating new or old friendships with a toast and a wickedly good cocktail that always screams girls' night to me. With that in mind I love heading to Mr Fogg's Residence in Mayfair or his Gin Parlour above his Tavern in Covent Garden for some of London's best cocktails. I adore the Trans-Siberian Express champagne cocktail at Tavern, it was the best way to toast my birthday with Colleen and Angie!
3. Sashimi Pizzas and Wine at Kurobuta's Bottomless Brunch
Kurobuta has been on my list for a long time, and I was really excited to try their bottomless brunch this weekend. I was catching up with an old friend who I hadn't seen in years and whose only request was that I book a sushi restaurant – now that I can do!
For bottomless wine and all the food you can eat, Kurobuta Marble Arch is a steal at just £35 per head. There's something magical about a bottomless brunch with the girls!
4. Champagne at GONG at The Shard
Perfect not just for a date night but also for girls' night, GONG at The Shard is one of London's best bars – and comes complete with one of the most spectacular views of London. Toast your evening with champagne or one of their amazing cocktails and laugh long into the night. Make sure you arrive before sunset to really experience the magic!
5. Dinner at ROKA… Lunch at ROKA… Brunch at ROKA…
It's safe to say that ROKA is a solid favourite of mine, for any meal or any occasion. I love relaxing with friends in the company of some of London's best sushi and sashimi. Head to ROKA Aldwych for their bottomless weekend brunch or ROKA Charlotte Street for a luxurious lunch or dinner.
6. Indulge in Afternoon Tea at The Dorchester
If you're looking for something for a chocoholic who loves a little luxury, there's nothing better than the chocolate indulgence afternoon tea at The Dorchester. Colleen and I spent the most amazing girly afternoon here celebrating our friendship with lots of chocolate and champagne.
It's hard to imagine a better place for a girly celebration!
7. Drinks at The Polo Bar
If it's a more traditional bar that you're after I love the Polo Bar at The Westbury Hotel. Not only is it perfectly located for some post Regent Street shopping cocktails, but the cocktails and the nibbles are amazing. And you needn't worry about having to share cocktails as each cocktail is served with a mini version for your friend to try – ideal!
Make sure you order the salmon mousse cones – they're incredible!
8. A Secret Visit to Bart's
Finally, you've got to try Bart's at some point, but shhhh, it's a secret! I love this luxurious speakeasy for wickedly good cocktails, lots of fun and an all round amazing night. Hidden away in Chelsea it's not the easiest to find but that makes it all the more fun when you get there!
What are your favourite spots for girls' night in London?
This post was written in collaboration with Badoo.


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Topeka, Kan. (KSNT) – Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran (R) held a town hall meeting at the Topeka American Legion Post #1 Friday afternoon.
It was part of his "listening tour." Sen. Moran travels to each of Kansas' 105 counties to meet with the people he represents.
During the town hall he pulled audience questions written on note cards from a bowl. He also took questions directly from the people there.
One of the questions asked if he thought there was a bi-partisan solution to health care. He said he wants to find a way to keep the things that are beneficial about the Affordable Care Act while eliminating things like higher premiums, co-payments and deductibles.
One person in the audience called out "single payer," which garnered audience applause.
Sen. Moran said he has a list of ten things that cause health care costs to rise.
"We ought to be looking at how do you reduce the health care costs, the unnecessary things that government and others do, in regards to health care that drive up the costs that aren't needed," Sen. Moran said.
He said making health care more affordable should be a bi-partisan priority.
"Those are things we should be talking about before we go down the path of Medicare for all," he said.
Deborah Jarboe went to the town hall to hear Sen. Moran's views about health care. She said she was glad he meets with his constituents.
"Even though I call and I write, you don't know how much of that actually gets to the senator," Jarboe said. "I think it's really important that he face his constituents in a more personal venue."
One comment card read "President Trump is trying to do his best," and Sen. Moran's criticism of President Trump "is not helpful to his agenda." The card received loud boos from the audience.
Sen. Moran said the comment was about his critique of the way the president responded to the recent white supremacist demonstration and protest in Charlottesville. He said he thinks "people of goodwill, people of moral, people who care about the future of our country" should denounce hateful speech.
Among other things, he said he wants to keep Washington D.C. from making decisions for Kansas schools and that people give the president's cabinet picks the benefit of the doubt before questioning their qualifications.


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Sheffield band Arctic Monkeys hit the scene in 2006 with their debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not. According to Wikipedia, this album became the UK's fastest selling debut album and has also gone quadruple platinum in the UK (let's ignore the US because although Arctic Monkeys have fans here, they just haven't caught on in quite the same way). While many consider Whatever People Say I Am… to be their best album, I don't agree. But let's take a look at why it is so lauded.
The band helped revitalize a Britpop/Britrock scene that had been slowly burning out. There were smaller bands who preserved the sound, but none really hit the mainstream in a meaningful way. Not like Arctic Monkeys. Alex Turner's lyrics tell stories about modern lives of young British townies and capture a very realistic (perhaps a bit romanticized) portrait for many listeners, much in the way that Pulp did in the '90s. For thematic reasons alone, I agree that Whatever People Say I Am… is indeed a great and influential album.
It's not a perfect album. The songs themselves are good, with a few great ones. Of course the hit single "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" is still a favorite in the UK and US alike. Who can deny the witty lyricism and infectious dancy beat. It's an insta-classic. Other greats are "Fake Tales of San Francisco," "Mardy Bum," "Perhaps Vampires Is a Bit Strong But…," and "The View from the Afternoon." Some songs fall flat, like "Dancing Shoes." Most others fall somewhere in between. Overall, the album was incredible in 2006 and made many Britpop fans giddy to hear the sounds we loved finally rising to popularity again. The sounds of youth, rebellion, good times, guitar, and yes, arrogance.
Why isn't it my favorite album? I think the band matured on future albums and fine-tuned their sound. They got better at playing (and not overplaying) their instruments. Everything seemed a little tighter on subsequent albums as the band gained confidence and popularity. We would remember them fondly had they disappeared after Whatever People Say I Am… but luckily we got three more albums and hopefully more on the way.
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These days I increasingly find myself seeking out simple, old-school type of restaurants when it comes to eating out. I've been wowed by molecular gastronomy (well, not really), fancy haute cuisine and the European-palette inspired menus, fine dining in the Asian space and of course, the now ubiquitous fusion food. But more often than not, I feel like ditching the restaurants that categorise their dishes into 'small plates', 'large plates', 'entrees' with long, drawn-out explanation and what-have-yous and go to a no-frills place instead.
You know the kind of restaurants that serve dishes that have straightforward names and where what you see is what you get. In the past couple of weeks, I've gone back to old favourites and found comfort in the food that tastes almost the same as it used to and sometimes, in an ambience that remains frozen in time.
I've had fresh and flavourful seafood at Ankur in Fort; finger-licking kheema-pao at Café Military, also in Fort and a stone's throw away from Ankur; dunked soft and mildly sweet bun-maska into Irani-café style chai at Sassanian Boulangerie in Dhobi Talao; and tucked into a bowl of comforting ghee-laden dal at Noor Mohammedi on Mohammed Ali Road.
What's even more satisfying that going back to old haunts and finding food that still hits the spot? That would be discovering a new place that goes back to basics, of course! Like I did a couple of nights ago when a dear friend treated me to a belated birthday dinner at a fairly new joint in Bandra called The Blue.
The small and compact little restaurant (it actually resembles a match box!) offers a deceptively sketchy-looking menu with Thai and Japanese dishes. But when you go on to order the gyozo, Thai green curry and Kra Prow, you are definitely not disappointed. And the coconut ice-cream at the end of the meal is just a bonus.


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By BUFFY SPENCER
SPRINGFIELD - Hampden District Attorney William M. Bennett, who told voters when first elected in 1990 that he planned to serve only two terms, will not decide until later this year if he will seek a fifth four-year term.
In the meantime, one of his top prosecutors, along with a well-known defense lawyer with family ties to law enforcement, say they will be candidates next year - whether Bennett seeks re-election or not.
And, a veteran prosecutor who resigned in the midst of controversy surrounding a sexual harassment case involving high-level staffers in Bennett's office now says he is unsure he will run, even though he formed a political committee in 2007.
"I know that my good friend, Tom Rooke, is trying to kick me out the door," Bennett said the other day. "But, I've told my family and friends that I won't make a final decision until later in the year."
"I know that there are a number of people who have an interest in running for the office, and I'll make my decision far enough in advance to give everybody lots of time to make plans," he said.
Already making plans to campaign are Assistant District Attorney Stephen E. Spelman and attorney Thomas J. Rooke. Spelman is also a colonel in the Army Reserve who recently completed a second tour of duty in Iraq.
The job currently pays $148, 843.
Now undecided is former Assistant District Attorney Brett J. Vottero, the only potential candidate with a campaign committee established with the state Office of Campaign and Political Finance.
"I will continue to prepare for a possible run," he said. "I can tell you I am enjoying the challenge of private practice. It's a wonderful perspective - to see the criminal justice system from the other side. And, it will serve me well whether I run for district attorney or continue in private practice."
Vottero left Bennett's office last September and filed a complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, claiming that Bennett yanked his state car and stopped giving him murder cases to prosecute when he went to the defense of a co-worker, Martha Murphy-Kane, who had reported sexual harassment by Raymond F. Feyre, Bennett's director of operations.
Vottero established a campaign committee in 2007; the latest report filed on Feb. 18 showed that he has about $3,500 in campaign funds. Neither Spelman nor Rooke has filed to create a campaign committee, according to state political finance records.
Bennett first ran for office in 1990 when longtime District Attorney Matthew J. Ryan Jr. retired amid controversy over his having played racquetball with late mob boss Adolfo "Big Al" Bruno and having maintain other questionable friendships. Although Bennett said at the time that he would only serve two terms, he has run unopposed for three more.
Also mentioned as a potential candidate is Assistant District Attorney James R. Goodhines, of Longmeadow, a prosecutor in Bennett's office who ran unsuccessfully to be Hampden Superior Court clerk. Saying that he has made no decision on his political future, Goodhines's only comment was: "I'm leaving all my options open, but my focus is on my job as a prosecutor."
Rooke, a private attorney who handles criminal and civil matters, is the brother of veteran City Councilor Timothy J. Rooke. His father, Walter L. Rooke Jr. retired as a deputy police chief, and three uncles are retired policemen.
Rooke, who has been in private practice for 22 years after working as a federal parole and probation officer, said he "would like to build upon the progress that District Attorney Bill Bennett has made."
"I believe firm and pro-active enforcement of laws is essential, but we also need to spend resources on reducing drug addictions and providing treatment," he said.
Saying that drug abuse appears to account for a majority of crimes in the county, Rooke said, "We have to start treating the problem at its source by education and training, while increasing proactive law enforcement."
Spelman believes his military experience would aid him as a district attorney.
"I've been exposed to what violence and disrespect for the rule of law can do to a society," he said. "But I have also seen how a community, with everyone working together, can address this and improve the lives of everyone."
Spelman served in 2007 as chief of the Army Trial Defense Service, headquartered in Washington, D.C., which had about 300 lawyers on active duty and reserve worldwide. Last year, he completed a second tour in Iraq as the senior military officer at the Law and Order Task Force for Gen. David H. Petraeus's mission to establish the rule of law in Iraq.
His first tour of Iraq was in 2005 with Army Special Forces units. He currently heads an Army Reserve criminal defense unit that covers five time zones.
"I have the dedication to serve in my home community," said Spelman. "My family has lived in the county for over 200 years as business people, workers, and teachers. I went to Westfield High School and the University of Massachusetts. I'm strongly tied in to having the best Hampden County we can have."
Spelman and Rooke each said they are meeting with friends and associates about their plans to run for office. Each declined to discuss details about their campaign organization efforts.
"I have some people who are working with me as we begin to set up a structure for the campaign," said Spelman. "It is in the beginning stages."
Bennett, meanwhile, said he has been too busy to think about his decision.
"It's a great job, and it's a great privilege to work with the dedicated men and women in our police forces and to represent victims in the pursuit of justice," the district attorney said. "I'm involved in doing that right now, and I'll continue to stay with that whether it's my last term or not."


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Ars Technica – Finland and Nokia: An affair to remember
October 11, 2013 by Gordon
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Hawaii 24/7 Staff
County council members Karen Eoff and Dru Kanuha are hosting a community meeting on the proposed 2013-2014 budget.
The meeting, with Mayor Billy Kenoi and cabinet members, is 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
The informational 'talk story' agenda includes an overview of the budget, real property tax rates and a focus on West Hawaii.


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Testing for asbestos exposure OK'd
The Architect of the Capitol in Washington has agreed to foot the bill for diagnostic testing of 10 employees of the Capitol Power Plant tunnel.
A letter to key U.S. Senate appropriators indicates the men believe they were exposed to extremely high levels of radiation while working on the tunnel, The Hill newspaper reported.
Initially the Architect of the Capitol denied a request by the tunnel employees to pay for travel to Detroit to obtain testing at the National Center for Vermiculite and Asbestos-Related Cancer.
Following the denial, the men sent a letter to Sen. Dick Dubin, D-Ill., requesting that Congress foot the bill for the 10 to be evaluated in Detroit.
In a letter released Friday, the Architect of the Capitol recommended that the testing be done by two pulmonary specialists in the Washington area. It said the employees will be authorized administrative leave and reimbursed for any travel expenses.
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Almost the New Year now, and I've decided to change things up a little in my online shops.
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Etsy is now my main fiber tools shop! I have a HUGE selection of special crochet hooks, nostepinnes, orifice hooks, needle cases, and thimbles. I also have other marvelous items, like hair sticks, dread beads, letter openers, toothpick holders, jewelry, as well as very fine scale miniatures. Also check out Etsy (or e-mail me personally) about gift certificates or custom items!
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"A new Aikido dojo in Delta taught by a very experienced teacher and assistant. I have known Kim Sensei for many years and trained with him. I have also trained at a number of other dojos in Canada and overseas over the years. Don't let Kim Sensei's soft-spoken demeanour fool you. Kim Sensei is an outstanding, powerful martial artist and instructor. I highly recommend training under him. If you are new to Aikido I most recommend that you check out a class and speak to Kim Sensei or his assistant Tse-Lynn Sensei."
"I was so happy to finally be able to practice Aikido close to home! Thank you to Kim Sensei and Tse-Lynn Sensei for an amazing semester. I appreciate your knowledge, patience, and lessons. Looking forward to another semester!"
"I practice Aikido with the desire to move in a calm and intended manner. Kim Sensei has been an invaluable teacher to help me with this goal. His classes emphasize an adherence to true technique, not muscular force, as an important priority. He promotes an understanding of movement, and how your body is presenting itself to others.
I appreciate that Kim Sensei has spent a good part of his life considering the finer points of Aikido, seeking out the best of teachers worldwide, and then sharing this learning with his students.
He provides a traditional, but yet relaxed environment. It is an atmosphere where you feel no fear of making mistakes, as there is no criticism, only encouragement.
His great combination of patience and support, with genuine kindness, makes learning infectious."
"This is my first experience with any form of martial arts and I am totally satisfied after participating in the fall 2017 session. The instructors are very qualified and caring and show great sensitivity to each student's progress. I feel quite fortunate to have such a high level of Aikido training available here in North Delta and recommend it to one and all. I look forward to our next session! Thank-you Kim Sensei and Tse-Lynn Sensei"
"I started Aikido just over 2 years ago and Kim Sensei was my instructor for most of my first year as beginner and from time to time since.
Kim Sensei shows keen understanding of the difficulties beginners face. He teaches with concern for doing techniques the right way from the start. Of course a beginner's way will be less than perfect, but Kim Sensei is super-patient. He will explain and demonstrate the same point class after class if needed without any hint of frustration. As a beginner, getting to the stage of being able to fall and roll was difficult for me, as it is for many. But Kim Sensei could see from the "I just can't do that yet" look on my face that it would just take more time for me. With his patient help I eventually managed it.
Even with my limited knowledge of Aikido, it's obvious to me that Kim Sensei is a highly skilled practitioner as well as an excellent instructor. His skill goes well beyond technical proficiency to the "Aikido way" of doing things, creating harmony in all aspects of life at the dojo.
Finally, a word or two of my Aikido experience in general, that has now reached 2+ years thanks to Kim Sensei's shepherding. I started at age 60. (Start much earlier if you can, but it's never too late!) I have found Aikido provides all-round exercise, with its stretching, moderately strenuous activity, and need to engage in thinking too. A great exercise regime for any age!"
"Kim Sensei is a thoughtful and encouraging instructor. He helped me build a strong foundation of basics. His classes are informative, welcoming and fun."
"I have been taking aikido classes for several years now and experienced many different instructors both at my home dojo as well as at other local dojos and at various seminars and summer camps I have attended over the years. Among all these instructors, Kim Sensei has been one of my most favourites.
What I particularly like about his classes is that he focuses on ukemi (which is the art of receiving a technique from one's practice partner) in a way that makes the interaction between the two practice partners not only very safe but also very interactive – that is, it helps both partners to pay attention to and therefore really feel what the other partner is doing and thus allows both partners to adjust their body movements to teach other. In my opinion, taking good ukemi is the most difficult but also the most important part of aikido, since it helps create the beautiful flow of aikido techniques and since it also protects both partners from getting injured.
In addition to having the gift of taking – as well as teaching – ukemi so well, Kim Sensei is also really good at demonstrating and explaining techniques really clearly and step by step. This allows beginners to perform even some of the complex aikido movements right from class 1 on and helps more advanced students to into the habit of performing their techniques more accurately. Because Kim Sensei is a very calm, friendly, patient and kind person by nature, and because he has a high sense of responsibility, students feel welcome, comfortable, at ease, and very well taken care of in his aikido classes.
In short, I would describe Kim Sensei as an excellent teacher and can only recommend you that you check out his aikido classes to see for yourself."


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La rédaction de Geneva Business News vous propose de revenir sur l'actualité. Au sommaire : Gen-Z, comment parler aux enfants de Covid-19, les contrôle interne, Genève et le cinéma, Adone Conseil, et le portrait de la semaine.
The Change Curve
Many will be happy to see the end of 2016. The shocks of the year have been heartbreaking for some. For others, there is a dawning realisation that the excitement of seeking change for the sake of change may not be desirable, nor the process as everything that it promised.
While it is easy to be focused on the momentous events of the year, GBN staff have kept an eye on international and local issues.
Despite its quiet reputation, not all has been tranquil in Switzerland. We had a look at what changes 2017 will bring for the local consumer, and some of the challenges Geneva, and the rest of the country, face in the future. These include the trend in Airbnbs, gender equality issues, the local housing market, or even how current technological issues will change the way we work.
We spend time on how to change and improve your life, such as taking an online course, increasing employability, tips for filling out your tax declaration, or even just looking after yourself.
Importantly, we have tackled extensively employment issues, including becoming an independent worker and the inherent risks involved, finding a job after 50, coping with job interviews, finding angel investors, and even how to successfully organise an event.
More internationally, we have looked at issues that impact companies based in Geneva that trade overseas, such as foreign tax regulations, or even foreign legal decisions impacting on individuals everywhere.
GBN does keep it local too with coverage of events around Geneva; exploring inventions, 'funky' events, the challenges facing Geneva Tourism, and, to mark a rare event, a local movie written, filmed and produced in Geneva!
The best and newest business trends are covered, from what football managers can teach us about management and recent recruitment trends, to how surfing can teach and leadership go hand-in-hand.
Overall, at GBN we have been fortunate this year to have had through our doors dedicated and talented staff from a range of professions and backgrounds. They all bring a unique, extensive and in-depth look at a wide range of issues pertinent to us all. They can all tell a good story.
We are proud of the contributions they have made. And they are optimistic for the future, not just for themselves but also for the world we live in.
Many realise that while some prospects for 2017 seem bleak, the shock of change is also a challenge that can be overcome, and how we face and adapt to it can be empowering.
Sometimes, we may all need a bit of a shock to create the change we want. As always, change brings opportunity.
From all the staff at GBN, have a safe and wonderful New Year, and see everyone again in 2017.


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It seems that our days are getting ever shorter. There just isn't enough time in a day to get everything done. More often than not, we find ourselves staying late at work or taking work home with us. Computers and smartphones are helpful tools but also are huge distractions. We live in Hawaii. Let's spend more time at the beach and less time being controlled by Facebook, email, and interruptions. Below is a list of 5 tips to getting more done every day.
Use the 80/20 rule
Founded by an Italian economist, Vilfredo Pareto, the 80/20 rule states that 80 percent of results come from only 20 percent of inputs. The key is to figure out the important 20% and make sure that those tasks are accomplished every day. Then look at the remaining items and figure out which tasks can be eliminated and which you can delegate. When I first moved to Tokyo, I worked as an international admissions counselor. Being fresh out of college, I struggled to keep up with the pace of my work. After discovering the 80/20 rule, I realized that the majority of my results came from direct calls with students. I increased the number of my calls and eliminated several of my daily tasks. The two biggest time wasters were email and meetings. I stopped replying to emails that weren't absolutely necessary, avoided meetings whenever possible. As a result, I ended up as one of the top admissions counselors and was usually finished with my work by mid-day.
Ask yourself what would happen if you stopped doing a task altogether. If it's not providing towards part of the 80%, it may not be as big of a deal as you think. The 80/20 rule is an important part of effective marketing and web design. We only have so much time in one day. If Facebook is bringing in 80% of your website leads, it may make sense to eliminate or reduce some of your other social media endeavors and focus on your more productive platform. One of the key aspects to driving traffic to your website is a good blog. Writing helpful, quality content on a regular basis is one of the best ways to get more traffic. Unfortunately, blogging is often one of the tasks that get pushed to the bottom of the list.
I touched on this in the above section but I feel it needs its own category. One of the problems with not being able to get enough done is that we try to do too much. A lot of the things we do don't help the bottom line. In addition, a lot of the things we do cause us more stress than happiness. Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter may be a fun way to waste time, but what could you get done if you weren't constantly watching videos or looking away every couple minutes at a new update. Make a list of the things that make you productive and the things that actually make you happy. Just for a week, stop doing the other stuff and see what happens. You might be surprised.
Stop Multitasking and Start Batching
Multitasking was a huge thing in the 90s and early 2000s. I remember that I had it on my resume after college and often promoted my multitasking ability in interviews. Unfortunately, research has shown that there really is no such thing as multitasking. Multitasking is really switching back and forth between tasks. Each time we switch our brain pauses to figure out what we were doing before we stopped. Some people are better than others but it is still time wasting.
Instead, it is much more effective and efficient to focus on and finish a single task at a time. You can easily test this yourself. Time yourself writing an email while also typing a message on your phone at the same time. Now time how long it takes to finish the email first and then type the message on your phone. You'll be surprised how many times a day we do this.
You can further this effectiveness by batching. By batching together similar tasks, your brain is able to transition easier. If you just finished replying to emails, your brain is in a writing mindset. Writing a blog would be an easy transition.
Take Breaks
According to recent research, the human brain can generally focus for about 15 minutes. After 15 minutes we start losing focus and are more easily distracted. Taking breaks gives your brain a chance to process the information you are taking in and to reset your focus time. It also rewards you for completing tasks.
Avoid Procrastination with the Pomodoro Technique. AKA set a timer.
If a task seems too large or too difficult, we may put it off until a later date. Instead, use the Pomodoro technique to break up a task into smaller segments. Using what we learned about focus above, set a timer for about 15-20 minutes and get to work. Get as much done as you can in that 15 minutes. When the time is up, take a small break and then start again. Breaking large tasks up into smaller pieces like this can make them easier to tackle. As much as possible, keep trying to work on the same task until it is finished.
Bonus Tip: Remove Distractions
Even if you have a strong focus, bells and notifications going off constantly will waste your time. Turn off audible bells and pop-up notifications. Checking and replying to email only once or twice a day will save you a ton of time. Don't let your email, Facebook, or other programs pull you in with notifications. I recommend turning them off.
Find your Productive Time
For me, it is early in the morning. My mind is clear and I am very motivated first thing in the morning. I start work at 6 am when no one else is around to avoid distractions. Having a distraction free environment makes a huge difference. I can get so much more done the first thing in the morning compared to later in the day. Those few distraction-free hours are worth at least double their time later in the day. Maybe more.
One very important part of this is to make sure that you have a clear list of the most important things you want to work on so you don't waste this time. I generally write a list of things to do at the end of each day. I go over the list in the morning and can immediately get started.


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Birdseye view of Bay Side Park, Queens, NYC, from 1916.
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This map isn't part of any series, but we have other New York City maps that you might want to check out.
In their map of Bayside, Queens [gmap] the North Shore Realty Co. doesn't attribute an author. So I'm left to wonder whether they did it in-house, as the quality would seem to dictate, or whether some poor first-year drafting student got so far over his head that had a moment where he though God... not only can I not put this in my portfolio, but I'm not even gonna put my name on it.
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DOTr to mark 5 stations of Manila-Clark railway project
The 106-km railway project that will run from Tutuban, Manila to Clark, Pampanga is among the high-impact projects of President Rodrigo Duterte under the government's 'Build Build Build' infrastructure program.
"Itong malaking proyektong ito, dati ay usap-usapan lang. Ngunit sa administrasyong Duterte, gagawin natin itong katotohanan," DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade said. "For the first time, a rail project will connect Manila to Central Luzon and it will be completed under the Duterte administration."
With this rail project, the two-hour travel time from Manila to Clark will be cut down to just 55 minutes. The rail system stands to benefit 350,000 passengers daily on its first year of operations.
Apart from the marked stations, the 12 other stations are: Solis, Bocaue, Balagtas, Guiguinto, Malolos, Calumpit, Apalit, San Fernando, Angeles, Clark, Clark International Airport, and the proposed New Clark City in Pampanga.
Philippine National Railways (PNR) General Manager Junn Magno said the project is seen to decongest Metro Manila and spread economic gains throughout the country.
"This project will ease traffic congestion and help thousands of commuters coming from Bulacan and Pampanga who travel daily to their workplaces or schools in Metro Manila," Magno said.
According to the DOTr, the project will start construction in the last quarter of 2017 and will be completed by the last quarter of 2021.
The project costs PHP 255 billion and will be funded through Official Development Assistance (ODA) from Japan. The whole line will have 13 train sets with eight cars or coaches per train set. Each train can reach a maximum speed of 120 km per hour.
Heads of infrastructure agencies, economic managers, and concerned local government chiefs were present at the station marking event. (PR/PNA)
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Such an understanding creates the potential for more predictable outcomes in our lives. Most significantly, our lives will flourish when they are in harmony with these principles.
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Richard Simmons addresses one of the most important issues we face: how do we bridge the gap between our dreams for our lives and the reality of the lives we actually lead?
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Agribusiness students develop knowledge in business and agriculture, management expertise, leadership ability and creativity in thought, problem solving and expression. Student abilities are expanded through the comprehensive program of coursework, employment experience, and participation with agribusiness professionals. The learning environment is extended to the resource people and facilities of industries and the government throughout the northeastern region.
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Download TouchTone For PC (Mac, Windows 7, 8, 10
TouchTone by Mikengreg
The nation is under threat and everything is planned for the line, while security agencies need your aid to unmask the risk-posing elements. "TouchTone" is a new game on the App Store by Mikengreg, which offers you with a chance to serve your nation by solving puzzles on the line. In this game, you will accompany your fellow citizens in the promotion of a stronger and safer nation by decrypting suspicious messages. In order to safeguard your family as well as the country from hazardous risks, you need to detect every dangerous message through puzzles and bring those to the attention of authorities.
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Explore a higher level of puzzle game mechanism with an intuitive interface, involved in this game, based on decryption algorithms. At every step, you get potential plots uncovered before you that will lead you to suspicious individuals, to be unmasked for your safety. For the threat evaluation purpose, you need to explore their past and follow all their movements, in order to unleash their motives as well as track their associations. For guilty people, there is no place to hide in this world, while for the innocent ones, there is nothing to hide.
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- Download and install iPadian, an iOS Emulator for PC.
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- Once the installation of "TouchTone" is complete, you can play it on iPadian and enjoy the fun on your PC.


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Gordon Taylor & Richard Pearson
I met Dr Richard Pearson when I attended a talk he gave on biofuels and synthetic liquid fuels for road transport. In this he mentioned with approval the paper 'The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?'. I therefore proposed that we collaborate - to which he agreed.
Ulf Bossel, Baldur Eliasson, and Gordon Taylor
I found on the Internet an early version of this paper, authored by Ulf Bossel and Baldur Eliasson. I had been doing desk research in the same general area, and offered a number of comments and contributions over a period of some months. Eventually I became a co-author of the final version, dated 2003-04-15.


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The wave equation is a classic example of a partial differential equation. It comes in several variants and has applications beyond the name. In principle, the wave equation describes the path of a wave traveling through a medium. For a one-dimensional wave equation, this describes a wave traveling on a string, like a violin's string. In two-dimensions, the wave equation describes a wave on a membrane, like a drumhead. And for three dimensions, it describes the propagation of sound through the air. The equation can also describe light waves.
For our purposes, we will look at a one-dimensional light wave using a second-order differential equation. And to further simplify the problem, we will assume the string being modeled is fixed at both ends. This is the same circumstance as a string on a musical instrument, or a jumprope with the ends held in place.
This process is implemented in
wave, shown in a moment. We take an approach here that instead of generating a first second step using the simpler method, we actually take a step backwards and create a "zeroth" step, as shown in the function. This helps with bookkeeping, rather than forcing a recording of both the first and second steps, before entering the loop, we record the first and continue into the loop for n steps. Inside the loop, the step is broken down into three distinct parts and the next u iteration is assembled from those parts. Then it is recorded in the output array and both the previous and current iterations are incremented.
wave <- function(u, alpha, xdelta, tdelta, n) { m <- length(u) uarray <- matrix(u, nrow = 1) newu <- u h <- ((alpha * tdelta) / (xdelta))^2 ## Initial the zeroth timestep oldu <- rep(0, m) oldu[2:(m - 1)] <- u[2:(m - 1)] + h * (u[1:(m - 2)] - 2 * u[2:(m - 1)] + u[3:m]) / 2 ## Now iterate for(i in 1:n) { ustep1 <- (2 * u - oldu) ustep2 <- u[1:(m - 2)] - 2 * u[2:(m - 1)] + u[3:m] newu <- ustep1 + h * c(0, ustep2, 0) oldu <- u u <- newu uarray <- rbind(uarray, u) } return(uarray) }
We can see this at work in the following example. Of interest, we set the initial state in $u$ to be a partial sine wave. The left side, the lower half of the array, is the positive half of a sine wave. The right half is zeroed out, leading to a wave that travels down the string. The process fixes the ends of the string at zero, making them unmoving. The wave will reach the end of the line and bounce back to the start.
speed <- 2 x0 <- 0 xdelta <- .05 x <- seq(x0, 1, xdelta) m <- length(x) u <- sin(x * pi * 2) u[11:21] <- 0 tdelta <- .02 n <- 40 z <- wave(u, speed, xdelta, tdelta, n)
The image below comes from animating the output.
Cover image by Wills16 / Wikimedia Commons.