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LIFEWTR has introduced a new canvas for artists MOMO, Craig & Karl, and Jason Woodside with their Artist Series 1 bottles. The brand of bottled purified water wants to promote and showcase creativity and for their very first artist series of bottles they chose three artists known for their vibrant public art.
LIFEWTR Artist Series 1
LIFEWTR believes inspiration is as essential to life as water, because it moves us forward by unleashing our creative potential. That's why they've partnered with artists to turn every LIFEWTR bottle into a canvas. New artists will be featured on LIFEWTR bottles every three months, so there's refreshing inspiration with every sip.
Meet the artists and their first bottles for the series.
Jason Woodside
Jason Woodside is a New York based painter whose colorful, large scale works have graced exterior walls in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sydney and Paris. Commissions and collaborations include colette, adidas, Saatchi&Saatchi, Haydenshapes, WeWork, Obey Clothing, Faberge, the New Museum and Jeffery Deitch.
As a native Floridian, Woodside's work has been inspired by the natural environment of his origin—particularly the energy of the sun, sea and the land. Mixing bands of kaleidoscope pattern within geometric structures is Woodside's signature aesthetic.
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Craig & Karl
Craig & Karl live in different parts of the world (New York and London respectively) but collaborate daily to create bold work that is filled with simple messages executed in a thoughtful and humorous way.
They've exhibited work across the world including at the Musée de la Publicité, Louvre, (Paris), the Onassis Cultural Centre (Athens) and the Museum of the Moving Image (New York). They have worked on projects with Vogue, LVMH, Nike, The Washington Post, Chanel and The New York Times.
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MOMO is an artist working in public spaces with homemade tools. His current interests lie with an evolving range of adapted masonry techniques to draft, design, and organize wall murals. Born in San Francisco in 1974, MOMO has travelled most of his life, lived in New York for six years and currently keeps a studio in New Orleans.
The artist has been commissioned for murals by the New York DOT, the John Hancock Tower in Boston, the new Millennium Iconoclast Museum of Art in Brussels and a double façade 5 story printed vinyl mural in Manhattan produced by Art Production Fund NY.
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Team shaves hair to shave time
November 1, 2019
Seeking a way to progress in the postseason, the boys' cross-country team members have shaved their heads. The team shaved its heads after practice Thursday as part of a long-standing tradition. Almost every season the team shaves before the regional meet.
Bryce Valverde (12) got his head shaved.
"It feels really good," Bryce Valverde (12) said. "It feels very cool and refreshing when you run."
Few runners decided not to get their hair shaved.
"I have luscious hair," Ethan Wilder (10) said. "I'm planning on doing it my senior year."
The cross-country team will be competing at regionals on Saturday and states the week after if they compete well.
"It was a full commitment to the team," Valverde said.
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Deanna Fisher has worked in the mortgage industry for over 20 years, spending nearly half of that experience at 3Rivers. She has a passion for working with first-time homebuyers and helping members with their new construction loans, watching their dream homes come to life.
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Caroline Joyce
PhD Student
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Caroline Joyce is a doctoral researcher with INFANT. Her PhD research is in biomarker discovery for the diagnosis, management, and treatment of women with Gestational Trophoblastic Disease. This is a collaborative project between INFANT (Prof. Keelin O'Donoghue), the School of Biochemistry & Cell Biology (Prof. Tommie McCarthy) and the National Trophoblastic Disease Centre (Dr John Coulter). Caroline's PhD was funded by the Irish Research Council under the Employment-Based Postgraduate Programme.
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2005- to date: Principal Clinical Biochemist at Cork University Hospital
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2019 Registered Clinical Scientist – Health and Care Professionals Council
2017 European Registered Clinical Laboratory Geneticist – European Board of Medical Genetics
2003 Diplomate of the Royal College of Pathologists (UK) in Molecular Genetics
1992 MSc in Biomedical Science at University of Ulster, Coleraine Publications: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7231-8331
Joyce CM, Coulter J, Kenneally C, McCarthy TV and O'Donoghue K
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What many people do not know is that physical therapists can also work with patients in hospitals that are on a ventilator in the ICU.
Oh, and the Bucs' kicker, veteran Ryan Succop, made all four of his field goals and scored 13 points.
We're hopeful that we'll get some of the guys back this week that have the experience in the system and the communication being on-point like we would be accustomed to.
We're going to continue that same mode of operation because we feel like it's all about us, not who we're playing.
I am going to keep on growing and analyzing my jersey customizer and go out there and try to make plays.
Brees is currently sidelined by fractured ribs and thus was not able to add to his total of 565.
His 46-yard breakaway touchdown run in the final period sealed a 31 win and gave him a 103-yard game very early in his Bucs tenure.
Again, I keep hearing points on how if things had gone differently against the Cowboys, Bears and Lions, they could easily be 7.
Getting back into the swing of things is all the staff can ask for this first day.
When you turn the football over in the NFL, its tough to come back from that, but I thought the guys fought hard from top to bottom.
I appreciate you reading and I know the Falcons appreciate your loyalty.
Its still not an excuse.
You see Mark Setterstrom go down today during a field goal and your heart goes out to him.
He's always in shape he's always loved the game of football.
Beckner also had some success rushing the passer at Mizzou the past two years.
I've got a lot of work to do but I'm looking forward to putting that work in.
I wanted to be good on protection.
Coming off the heels of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers winning Super Bowl LV in February of this year, Coach Bruce Arians and the Buccaneers invite local companies and individuals to celebrate the incredible victory by participating in this worthwhile event while mingling with the head coach and Bucs players.
The Tigers won the 2019 CFP National Championship and quarterback Joe Burrow went on to win the Heisman Trophy and was drafted No.
The press box and television and radio booths may be reached via a media-dedicated elevator on the east side of the lobby.
We knew we could do this.
To this point, they haven't shown the ability to do so.
USA Today Oregon Player-of-the-Year in 2019.
A lot of the guys that were our backups, our depth, last year became starters.
I don't think it bothers anyone to play in Dallas.
This is the most embarrassing thing for me to be compared with this franchise or to be put on the same level.
Hall of Fame basketball jersey maker DT Warren Sapp, for instance, generally played all but a handful of his team's snaps when he was healthy and at the top of his game.
As I noted above, I believe to my core that the Falcons should take the best player available, especially when selecting in the top-five of the draft.
My coach always tells me, 'I need you to get a little bit of rest.' Reality is, when is the time to rest when you're playing football, especially when you're trying to win a game?
I think he could be a good fit here.
Defensively again, a great performance by our defense.
The Buccaneers drafted Howard 17th overall in the 2017 draft, the highest pick the franchise has ever used on a tight end.
When he goes out there and plays the game on Sunday, he goes out there with a certain sort of violence.
Another reason they better start fast?
These are the times now when you start planning who's going to come to what game, and figuring it out with your families and stuff.
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Fourteen of them showed up to support David and his foundation.
I cant put it all on the kid.
We don't depend on those guys, we want those guys to be able to depend on us where if anything goes wrong, we'll dig them out of the hole.
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Stay Near Your Computer This Morning
July 31st, 2010Yeah, Joe has mentioned this already, but he wasn't totally forthcoming.
Of course, Joe will be at One Buc Palace today (and Sunday) for the start of Bucs training camp. If you can't make it out there, you will want to be at your computer.
Armed with his blackberry, Joe will be Twittering like a madman.
Later Saturday, Joe will bring you loads of pictures and posts about what he witnessed at training camp. So stick with Joe. He's doing the dirty work for you!
(Part of that dirty work will be ogling Bucs cheerleaders up close such as the example to your right.)


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There is plenty of football to whet the appetite this summer and one offering on the table is the newly-revamped African Cup of Nations.
Previously played in January/February, causing a nightmare for those who play in Europe's top leagues, the African federation approved a change to fit the international tournament calendar with fixtures now played in June/July.
On top of that, the tournament has been expanded from 16 teams to 24 and will provide an opportunity for fans to watch the likes of Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Riyad Mahrez in action.
Leicester City will have Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi in action for Nigeria, while Rachid Ghezzal will turn out for Algeria with former Fox Mahrez.
Daniel Amartey could feature for Ghana having recovered from ankle surgery after an injury sustained in Ocotber .
We've gathered everything you need to know here, including the fixtures, kick-off times and TV broadcaster...
Who has qualified?
A host of recognisable names have qualified, including the likes of Senegal, Ghana, Egypt and the Ivory Coast, while some other less-established names are making an appearance as Burundi, Madagascar and Mauritania are making their competition debuts.
When is it?
The tournament begins on Friday June 21st as hosts Egypt clash with Zimbabwe, which begins the group stages that last until Tuesday July 2nd. The final is played on Friday July 19th at 20:00 BST.
What are the fixtures and kick-off times?
Thankfully, the kick-off times for the 2019 African Cup of Nations fit in well for UK audiences, with the majority taking place in the late evening but there are some kick-offs at earlier times. Full fixtures can be found below.
Friday June 21
Egypt v Zimbabwe (21:00 BST)
Saturday June 22
DR Congo v Uganda (15:30 BST)
Nigeria v Burundi (18:00 BST)
Guinea v Madagascar (21:00 BST)
Sunday June 23
Morocco v Namibia (15:30 BST)
Senegal v Tanzania (18:00 BST)
Algeria v Kenya (21:00 BST)
Monday June 24
Ivory Coast v South Africa (15:30 BST)
Tunisia v Angola (18:00 BST)
Mali v Mauritania (21:00 BST)
Tuesday June 25
Cameroon v Guinea-Bissau (18:00 BST)
Ghana v Benin (21:00 BST)
Wednesday June 26
Uganda v Zimbabwe (18:00 BST)
Egypt v DR Congo (21:00 BST)
Nigeria v Guinea (15:30 BST)
Thursday June 27
Madagascar v Burundi (15:30 BST)
Senegal v Algeria (18:00 BST)
Kenya v Tanzania (21:00 BST)
Friday June 28
Tunisia v Mali (15:30 BST)
Morocco v Ivory Coast (18:00 BST)
South Africa v Namibia (21:00 BST)
Saturday June 29
Mauritania v Angola (15:00 BST)
Cameroon v Ghana (18:00 BST)
Benin v Guinea-Bissau (21:00 BST)
Sunday June 30
Burundi v Guinea (17:00 BST)
Madagascar v Nigeria (17:00 BST
Uganda v Egypt (20:00 BST)
Zimbabwe v DR Congo (20:00 BST)
Monday July 1
South Africa v Morocco (17:00 BST)
Namibia v Ivory Coast (17:00 BST)
Tanzania v Algeria (20:00 BST)
Kenya v Senegal (20:00 BST)
Tuesday July 2
Benin v Cameroon (17:00 BST)
Guinea-Bissau v Ghana (17:00 BST)
Angola v Mali (20:00 BST)
Mauritania v Tunisia (20:00 BST)
How can I watch it in the UK?
Eurosport have the broadcasting rights for the African Cup of Nations and will show coverage in the UK, although they are yet to release full details.


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Who Won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences?
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On Monday, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm revealed the awardees for the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. The three recipients of this year's prize have been praised for taking an "experimental" approach to fighting poverty around the world. The Royal Swedish Academy has credited the awardees with using unprecedented economic methods to identify the best routes toward eliminating poverty.
Below, learn more about each of the three winners of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences.
Abhijit Banarjee
2019 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences winner Abhijit Banarjee earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1988. He held assistant professorships at Harvard and Princeton Universities before the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.) hired him as an associate professor in 1993. Ten years later, the prestigious technical institute elevated him to an international professor of economics.
Although Banarjee's educational work in economics has propelled him to the forefront of many vital modern economic conversations, his professional services and publications are just as relevant to his Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. Banarjee became a trustee of Save the Children in 2016, and he published the book What the Economy Needs Now earlier this year.
Esther Duflo
2019 awardee Esther Duflo holds the distinction of being only the second woman ever to win the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. She too is a professor at M.I.T., from which she earned her Ph.D. in 1999. Quickly after she earned her Ph.D., she became an assistant professor at M.I.T. Since 2005, she has been an M.I.T. Abdul Lateef Jamil Professor of Poverty Alleviation and Development Economics and the co-director of the Adbul Lateef Jamil Poverty Action Lab.
Through her work with the Poverty Action Lab, Duflo has brought the experimental economics that earned her the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences out of the classroom and into the real world. The Poverty Action Lab includes sectors in agriculture, health, and education that address critical questions about how economic information and policies can be implemented to benefit these sectors – and, therefore, the people working in them.
Michael Kremer
Michael Kremer's earning of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences suggests that Cambridge, Massachusetts is at the heart of economic innovation. Just as with Banarjee and Duflo, Kremer belongs to a Cambridge-based institution – namely, Harvard University. He earned his Ph.D. in Economics there in 1992 and worked at M.I.T. thereafter until returning to Harvard in 1997. Since 2003, he has held the title of Gates Professor of Developing Societies.
As an expert on developing societies, Kremer has focused on education, water access, healthcare, and agriculture. In particular, his work in expanding vaccine access in developing societies has proven especially effective in helping to alleviate global poverty. As with his two fellow Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences winners, Kremer's research and educational work have made immense strides in fighting global poverty when brought into the field.
Who else would you like to see awarded with a Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences? Share your thoughts in the comments.


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Detroit Dance City Festival
The international festival, which celebrates dance and art, features performances, classes, a Friday night dance party, and more. Aug. 20-25. Pricing varies by performance. See website. Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-638-2192; detroitdancecityfestival.com
John Crist
Viral phenomenon-turned-comedian John Crist will make an appearance in Detroit as part of his Up Close Comedy Tour. A finalist on Comedy Central's Up Next Comedy Competition, this is a funny man you won't want to miss. Aug. 22-24. $35+. Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak; 248-542-9900; comedycastle.com
High School Musical
Kick off the back-to-school season with this theatrical recreation of Disney's hit movie. Intended for all ages, the musical follows all your favorite characters—Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, and more—through the typical teenage trials surrounding family, friends, school, and love. Aug. 23-Sept. 16. $15+. Ringwald Theatre, 2742 Woodward Ave, Ferndale; 248-545-5545; theringwald.com
Summer Arts and Culture Festival
For the third year in a row, the Detroit Repertory Theatre is hosting its outdoor street fair, which will span four blocks and feature local artists and vendors, live music, dancing, food, and more. Aug. 24. No cost. Detroit Repertory Theatre, 13103 Woodrow Wilson St., Detroit and the surrounding area; 313-868-1347; detroitreptheatre.com
Daryl Hall and John Oates
The best-selling duo in music history according to the Recording Industry Association of America, Hall and Oates are best known for their six No. 1 singles, "Rich Girl," Kiss on My List," "Private Eyes," "I Can't Go For That," "Maneater" and "Out of Touch." Aug. 23. $40+. Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, 14900 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights; 586-268-9700; 313presents.com
Swing Dance Party
Get dressed up in your best vintage garb and come down to Midtown for classic cocktails, live music, and swing dance lessons with an open floor to follow. Aug. 24. $10+. The Cube, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit; dso.org
Crazy Rich Asians
Grab a blanket and a bag of popcorn and take a seat on the lawn at Campus Martius to watch the highest grossing romantic comedy in a decade. Aug. 24. No cost. Campus Martius, 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit, downtowndetroitparks.com
Focus: On Detroit Photography Festival
Along with a range of exhibitions with work from emerging artists, Detroit's first outdoor photography festival will feature photo-related workshops, artists' talks, music, spoken word, food trucks, and a beer garden. Aug. 24. No cost. Cool Cities Park, 14150 Woodrow Wilson St., Detroit; focushope.edu
Hazel Park Art Fair
Presented by the Hazel Park Arts Council, this fair will feature work by local arts, demonstrations, and performances. Guests can also enjoy DIY project opportunities and live figure drawing. Aug. 24 and 25. No cost. Green Acres Park, 620 W. Woodward Heights, Hazel Park; hpartfair.org
Leon & Lulu Fall Artists' Market
Stop by this Clawson gem for work by more than 30 local jewelers, woodworkers, painters, potters, and more. No cost. Aug. 25 and 26. Leon & Lulu, 96 W. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson; 248-288-3600; leonandlulu.com
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Kenneth M. Cuthbertson Award
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The Kenneth M. Cuthbertson Award for Exceptional Service to Stanford University
The Kenneth M. Cuthbertson Award recognizes exceptional contributions of all types to Stanford University. The award, which is open to all members of the Stanford community, is to recognize extraordinary contributions to the achievement of university goals.
Ordinarily, one award is made each year.
The Cuthbertson Award recipients demonstrate unusually distinguished service, uncommon ingenuity in meeting university objectives, or exceptional intelligence, diligence, and sensitivity in discharging responsibilities.
Nomination Process
Any member of the Stanford community may submit a nomination for this award. For more information, visit this nomination webpage.
Cuthbertson 2022-23 Winners
- Stephanie Kalfayan, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
- B. Howard Pearson, Senior Philanthropic Advisor and Development Legal Counsel
Cuthbertson Past Winners
- Shirley J. Everett, Senior Associate Vice Provost of Residential & Dining Enterprises and senior adviser to the provost on equity and inclusion
- Jan Barker-Alexander, Assistant Vice Provost for Inclusion and Community, and Executive Director of the Centers for Equity, Community, and Leadership & Offices of First Generation and/or Low-Income Programs and Military Affiliated Communities, and Resident Fellow, Ujamaa House
- Thomas Fenner, Deputy General Counsel
- Sue Crutcher, Associate Dean for Human Resources and Faculty Affairs, School of Earth, Energy, and Environmental Sciences
- William S. Talbot, Senior Associate Dean, Graduate Education & Postdoctoral Affairs, and Professor of Developmental Biology
- Maggie Burgett, Project Executive, Land, Buildings and Real Estate (LBRE)
- Patricia J. Gumport, Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs and Professor of Education
- Ann Arvin, Lucile Salter Packard Professor of Pediatrics, Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, and Vice Provost and Dean of Research
- Jeff Wachtel, Executive Director of the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program
- Larry Diamond, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, and Professor, by courtesy, of Sociology and of Political Science
- Michael A. Keller, Ida M. Green University Librarian, Director of Academic Information Resources, Founder of HighWire Press, and Publisher of the Stanford University Press
- Robert D. Simoni, Donald Kennedy Chair in the School of Humanities and Sciences and Professor of Biology
- Larry N. Horton, Senior Associate Vice President for Government & Community Relations
- Sally Dickson, Associate Vice Provost for Student Affairs
- John Pearson, Director, Bechtel International Center
- Valerie Kiszka, Student Services Manager, Biology
- John Bravman, Freeman-Thornton Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Bing Centennial Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
- H. Craig Heller, Lorry I. Lokey/Business Wire Professor of Biology
- Charles Junkerman, Associate Provost and Dean of Continuing Studies, Master of Liberal Arts Program, and Summer Session
- Arthur Bienenstock, Special Assistant to the President for Federal Research Policy and Professor at SSRL and of Materials Science & Engineering and of Applied Physics
- Nona Chiariello, Research Coordinator, Jasper Ridge
- Christine Griffith, Associate Dean, Office of Graduate Life
- Timothy R. Warner, Vice Provost for Budget and Auxiliaries Management
- Lois Wagner, Director, University Events/Lively Arts
- Carolyn Manning, Vice President of the Stanford Alumni Association
- Margaret J. Kimball, University Archivist, Stanford Libraries
- Charles H. Kruger, Vice Provost and Dean of Research and Graduate Policy, and Professor of Mechanical Engineering
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- Dick Gould, Head Coach, Men's Tennis
- Margaret Ann Fidler, Associate Vice Provost for Administration, Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs
- John Ford, Vice President for Development, Office of Development
- Perry Everett, Financial Manager and Controller, School of Medicine
- Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht, Professor of French and Italian
- Michael Hudnall, Deputy General Counsel
- Mark Zoback, Geophysics (and Chair, Committee of 15)
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- Mona Duggan, Associate Director External Relations, Museum of Art
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- Marvin Herrington, Director of Public Safety
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- Gerald Lieberman, Vice Provost, Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, Professor in Operations Research and Statistics
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Tomorrow, October 21, from 7-10pm, acclaimed celebrity Chef Daniel Boulud will be making a special appearance at db Bistro Moderne {255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Downtown; 305.421.8800} in celebration of the restaurant's fifth anniversary in Miami.
The evening will be a "Tour de France" extravaganza, featuring all-inclusive food and drinks from five different regions in France. Live music will carry guests through the restaurant as they explore Chef Boulud's favorite dishes from his hometown of Lyon (housemade charcuterie, Daniel Boulud Stuffed Pumpkin, and Salade Lyonnaise), plus from the areas of Alsace (Baeckeoffe, Suckling Pig, and Tart Flambée); Normandy (Assortiment de Fromages, Fresh Oysters, and Scallop Sauce Normande); Provence (Grand Aïoli, Grilled Loup de Mer, Roasted Leg of Lamb); and the Basque region (Pintxos, Fresh Sliced Ibérico Ham, and Bacalao Croquettes).
Sommelier Alan Feldman will pour regional wines and offer signature drinks to complete the French feast.
Tickets are $100 and can be purchased by clicking here. Don't miss your chance to rub elbows with Miami's culinary elite and Daniel Boulud himself.
For those who cannot attend the party on October 21, the anniversary celebration continues through November with a "Tour de France" five-course prix-fixe dinner menu in the dining room and "Daniel Boulud's Top 5 Bar Bites" in the bar and lounge.
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Snow Globe Christmas Shaker Gift Tags
Use your Cricut or Silhouette cutting machine to create these super cute Snow Globe Christmas Shaker Gift Tags! These glitter gift tags are easy to make and add a lot of fun to your Christmas gifts. Download the gift tag shaker template and layered Christmas characters below.
These snow glove Christmas shaker gift tags, easily come together with just a few supplies. Just follow the step-by-step tutorial below to create these adorable Cricut shaker gift tags.
Supplies Needed for Snow Globe Christmas Shaker Gift Tags:
- Cardstock in your color choices – You can find a cute pack of Christmas paper here. I also used this white glitter cardstock to print the characters on.
- Clear Craft Plastic – this is the craft plastic that I used to make these shaker gift tags (it is also great to use with luminaries, boxes, lanterns, etc.)
- Chunky White Glitter
- Craft Foam Tape
- Craft Glue
- Cutting Machine and this light grip cutting mat.
- Snow Globe Shaker Gift Tag Template & Christmas Characters SVG – Download at the bottom of the post
How to Make a Gift Tag Shaker with your Cricut
Step 1 – Upload the Snow Globe Character SVG
Upload the snow globe Christmas character SVG to Cricut Design Space. If needed, this tutorial will show you how to upload files to Cricut Design Space. These characters are layered, so you can cut and paste each individual layer with cardstock, or use the print then cut feature. I chose to print then cut as this is much quicker! But I created them layered so you can use these designs in other projects as well.
To print then cut, you first need to flatten your designs. Select all your designs together and then select "flatten". I chose to mix and match the tree with some of the characters for more variety.
Step 2 – Print Then Cut Your Snow Globe Characters
Select "Make It" and follow the prompts to print your characters. I used this white glitter cardstock to print the characters. This is my favorite cardstock ever! It works great with everything.
Once cut, place on your light grip mat and begin the cutting process.
Step 3 – Upload the Snow Globe Shaker Template
Next, upload your snow globe shaker pieces. Duplicate for as many snow globes as you would like to make. Select "Make It" and cut according to the mats.
Step 4 – Assemble your Snow Globe Christmas Shaker Gift Tags
Assemble your Snow Globe Christmas Shaker Gift Tags how you want them to look. I cut 2 different papers for each piece so I could create a variety of different tags. Glue your base pieces together (circle, bottom piece and character). My daughter assembled this part for me using a glue stick.
Step 5 – Glue the Clear Vinyl
Glue your clear vinyl to the outer circle piece.
Step 6 – Apply the Foam Tape and Add Glitter
Using your foam tape, cut small pieces and piece together around the outer circle of your snow globe piece. Push the foam tightly together so there are no cracks for the glitter to escape. Add glitter to your snow globe, keeping the edges clear to glue your top piece on. Although the foam is adhesive, I added a little glue for extra support to attach the pieces together.
**Note – to reduce static, brush each side lightly with powder before adding glitter and gluing together. You can use a baby powder or any type of translucent powder. I used make-up powder for this since it is what I had on hand.
Step 7 – Glue Shaker Gift Tags Together
Glue the final piece of your snow globe Christmas shaker gift tags together and let dry.
Step 8 – Add Your Ribbon
Once dry, you can attach any string or ribbon you like! You can write on the back for the to and from.
I am really in love with how these Snow Globe Christmas Shaker Gift Tags turned out! They are just adorable and didn't take very long to put together.
Looking for more designs? View all of my Christmas SVGs here and my free Paper Crafts here.
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Rangers Fans Raise £61,000 From Big Ibrox Sleep Outs
Fri 23rd February 2018
Declan John today thanked fans who took part in the Rangers Charity Foundation's Big Ibrox Sleep Out events late last year and announced that an incredible £61,000 was raised for the Foundation's work in the community and its projects with Glasgow City Mission and Simon Community Scotland.
Over 200 supporters braved the cold and slept out overnight in the technical area at Ibrox in three events in November and December to raise funds and highlight the issue of homelessness.
The money raised is being split three ways between Glasgow City Mission's Housing First initiative, Simon Community Scotland's new Street Cycles project and the Foundation's work in the community.
Street Cycles is an innovative outreach service staffed by volunteers on bicycles who can travel throughout the city. The project will reach out to the growing number of men and women sleeping rough out with the city centre, particularly in the south and west of Glasgow. Panniers fitted to the bikes will carry essential items such as sleeping bags, clothing and food.
Glasgow City Mission's Housing First initiative is a new scheme which tackles the problem of homelessness head on. The charity has purchased 10 flats across the city for the initiative and they will be used to house some of the most vulnerable and hardest to reach people who have been caught up in the destructive cycle of homelessness. The Foundation's donation is helping to decorate and furnish these flats.
Graham Steven, Partnerships and Communications Manager at Glasgow City Mission, commented: "Fans and all connected with Rangers Charity Foundation continue to excel in their fundraising efforts for people affected by homelessness. We have been delighted by their continued support.
"Funds from this year's sleep out will furnish and decorate new homes purchased for some of city's most vulnerable people who have battled chronic homelessness. Not only will the tenant move into the stability of their own property, it will become a comfortable home thanks to the Foundation's kindness.
"We'd like to sincerely thank all who gave up a night to sleep outside in order that others battling homelessness won't need to."
Simon Community Scotland's Chief Executive Lorraine McGrath added: "We really can't thank everyone enough who took part in the Big Ibrox Sleep Outs! We are absolutely delighted to receive funding from the Rangers Charity Foundation. This has supported the start-up of a new project called Street Cycles, where for the first time Simon Community volunteers, on bicycles, are reaching out to people who are sleeping rough in hard to reach places, ultimately helping us support more people this winter."
Rangers Charity Foundation Director Connal Cochrane commented: "Our supporters have really taken this cause to heart over the last few years and have raised an incredible £183,000 in total for homeless projects and the work of the Foundation by taking part in our Big Ibrox Sleep Out events.
"Homelessness can happen to anyone and our work with Simon Community Scotland and Glasgow City Mission over a number of seasons has been as much about raising awareness of the issues and encouraging the debate on the causes, effects and solutions to homelessness as it has been about raising money.
"We are very proud that the Foundation has been able to raise such a substantial amount of money for the welfare of some of Glasgow's most vulnerable people and support important and innovative projects designed to combat homelessness in our city.
"I would like to thank everyone who took part in the Sleep Outs, 32 Red for sponsoring the events and Glasgow City Mission and Simon Community Scotland for all their support."


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Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 is a brave experiment
The Fire Emblem games released in recent years tend to remain rather consistent. Each installment has gameplay that follows a similar pattern. You take on a map with enemies. You either escape the map or fulfill certain conditions to win. Weapons can be acquired as a reward after defeating a foe, from opening a chest or by stopping at a shop. There is always a weapon triangle, to help you determine which units to send against others. But some titles stood out for being different. Fire Emblem Gaiden was one, but no game went against the grain more than Fire Emblem: Thracia 776. This is a game that takes chances, forcing you to take chances too.
There is the obvious way in which Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 dared to be different. Originally, the game was only available through a special service where people would buy Super Famicom memory cartridges and take them to specific stations. They would then be able to purchase a game, which would be written to their cartridge. This was one of the first ways to acquire a game digitally. Eventually, it was available through different messages. For example, people in Japan with a Wii or Wii U could have grabbed Virtual Console versions of the game. But early on, it was the only Fire Emblem game to be released in a nontraditional method. That meant people needed to do something different initially to play it.
Its distribution method was one of the most obvious ways in which it set itself apart, but Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 is known for having a number of gameplay elements that were incredibly unique to the series. One of the biggest ones, which may prove the biggest obstacle for folks who like to use specific characters all the time, is fatigue. In this installment, the people in your army get tired if you use them. Leif never gets tired, because as the hero he is an essential character who can have a role on every map. But everyone else will gradually get exhausted as they perform actions.
Letting a person take a break for a map has them recover completely. It forces you to adapt and consider different strategies. You have to make sure your entire enemy is balanced. People have to be used and kept at similar levels. Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 forced you to extend your reach, tactically. You had to be willing to go out of your comfort zone. It is a concept other installments in the series do not force upon people.
The idea of capturing is another mechanic Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 brings to the table. Again, it is a unique element that forces people outside of their comfort zones to unlock new things. The more obvious benefit of capturing is the ability to get new items. When you manage to properly complete a capture you get everything that opponent was holding. But another bonus is possibly unlocking Gaidan chapters. These can enhance the story, give you access to more equipment and increase the size of your army. One of the earliest instances of this is chapter eight. If someone captures Rumei, the boss and managed to also keep Dagdar and Tanya alive in the third chapter, then you get to take on a gaiden chapter before the ninth chapter. Completing it adds Dagdar and Tanya as units, while also giving you new equipment.
However, capturing can be used against you. Opponents can do this to your characters. The only way to save someone when this happens is to defeat the enemy holding them hostage. So if Safy, a priestess, is captured, the enemy will be able to do it without having to whittle down her health, her equipment will be taken and you will need to fight to get her back. (Which, like, is necessary since you need her to use the Hammerne Staff that can repair a unit's weapon.) Like fatigue, it requires you to change up your strategies. You need to make sure vulnerable units are protected. You have to keep an eye out for enemies who might lead to extra chapters if captured. It makes you consider an alternative to just wiping out every opponent.
Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 is atypical. Whether that means someone will like it more or less depends on the player. However, it should be appreciated for each thing it does differently. The capturing system requires you to think about handling enemies and arranging allies in new ways. Knowing someone can get fatigued might make someone arrange armies differently and work to keep everyone at their best. Even the initial distribution method dared to be different. This is a game that experiments with concepts in intriguing ways.


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One of the main directions of improvement of technical procedure for the natural gas processing is the development and adoption of energy-saving technologies, allowing full utilization of energy reserves of the oil and gas industry. Such reserves include:
Jet compressors (Jet pumps) in natural gas processing and treatment field systems are the most effective way of such energy resources usage. In such a case, the excess pressure of high-pressure gases is used in jet pumps for low-pressure gases compression and for feeding them into the gas gathering and processing field system.
Low-pressure gas ejecting process can be described as follows: high-pressure gas flow is passing under high pressure and at high velocity through the supersonic nozzle, creating a low pressure area in the mixing chamber of jet pump. Since the pressure in this area is lower than the pressure of low-pressure gas, low-pressure gas flows into the mixing chamber of jet pump. Low-pressure gas suction depends on the degree of rarefaction in the mixing chamber. In the mixing chamber of the jet pump the high-pressure flow mixes with the low-pressure flow, forming the mixed flow. From the mixing chamber, the mixed flow enters the diffuser where it is decelerated and gas static pressure is increased. The pressure of the mixed flow at the outlet of jet pump exceeds the pressure of low-pressure gas.
The pressure of low-pressure gas increases without the mechanical energy consumption. Thus, the use of jet pump technology in the oil and gas industry provides more robust and reliable technical solutions compared to mechanical blowers (compressors, gas blowers, fans, etc.).
"AEROGAS" company created a jet pump system with unique characteristics for sustainable compression of liberation gas, for lifetime extension of depleted gas wells, etc. Jet pumps types: single-stage, multi-stage, multijet and special design. Each of jet pumps is custom-designed depends on specific operating conditions at Customer's field.
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Two films screened at the Direct Monthly Online Film Festival
The films have been made in close collaboration with young people in Assam as part of our GCRF ESRC/AHRC funded project, The Big Picture.
The aim of The Big Picture project is to understand how young addicts in recovery maintain sobriety (Wrestling against all odds) and how young people successfully resist substance abuse despite being at increased risk (Taint in the lush green).
Wresting against all odds synopsis
Maintaining sobriety from alcohol addiction is challenging, even more so while in Covid-19 lockdown. This short film provides a glimpse into one young Assamese man's experience of wrestling against all odds to pull himself out of his plight.
View the 'Wresting against all odds' film
Taint in the lush green synopsis
This is a story of a village in Assam, a beautiful remote rural space in which nature reveals its beauty. However, there is a problem that has plagued this pristine land. This film takes the viewer through a journey that shows glimpses of the lives of people inhabiting this village.
View the 'Taint in the lush green' film
Find out more about the Direct Monthly Online Film Festival (DMoFF).


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BIS international banking statistics at end-December 2016
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) today released international banking statistics for the quarter ending in December 2016.
- International banking activity weakened in the last quarter of 2016, with cross-border claims dropping by $280 billion (view data). The decline was largely driven by lending to non-banks, such as hedge funds, governments and companies, and to other banks, excluding offices that are part of the same banking group (view data).
- This weakness mainly reflected a fall in cross-border lending to advanced economies. In contrast, cross-border bank claims on emerging market economies were almost stable, inching down by $9 billion (view data). There was a decrease in lending to Latin America and emerging Europe, while claims on Africa and the Middle East and emerging Asia and Pacific rose (view data).
Developments in the latest international banking statistics are summarised in the statistical release, together with charts showing historical data. Additional data are available on the BIS website, where they can be viewed as tables in PDF, browsed in the BIS Statistics Explorer or searched in the BIS Statistics Warehouse.
Data are subject to change. Revised data will be released concurrently with the forthcoming BIS Quarterly Review on 6 June 2017. The international banking statistics at end-March 2017 will be released no later than 21 July 2017.
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Avoid These 5 Online Shopping Mistakes
Over the years, online shopping has become a requirement. It has been part and parcel of our shopping habits. All that an average user wants is a couple of seconds and a few clicks away. This shopping approach also has therapeutic effects on our mental health and not so therapeutic on our bank account, aside from the fact that it makes our lives simpler and saves our time.
Are there any rules for online shopping? Did you ever think about that? There are simple instructions on how to position something on the map or which choice to select for shipping. How have you learned to purchase stuff online? The broad range of products, easily categorized and sorted by several filters, attracts us. We are fans of a quick delivery, great results, and great aesthetics. No one taught us, however, how to shop online. And if so, we would follow the guidelines and improvise every day the same way we do. This could be an ideal opportunity when buying items online to mess up and make mistakes.
What are the worst online shopping habits that you can stop starting right now, from privacy concerns to the wrong card, from addiction-like habits and impulsive spending to signing up to every newsletter out there?
Tip 1 Free Shipping Is Not a Good Reason to Spend More
Have you ever heard of the field of the business called marketing? Are you sure of what it is about? Well, with buying more, it's exactly the case just to get some kind of gift for your bigger purchase. This is when you are given free shipping by retailers if you spend a certain amount of money on a single order at a time, such as $50 or more. The funny thing is that a lot of retailers are raising their shipping thresholds just to compel their customers to reach the minimum required. You need to be mindful of the higher prices of free shipping stickers, on the other hand. Why do you think that's occurring? Well, to the total sum of money, these retailers only added the shipping price. You'll pay for your shipping if you don't do your homework and don't pay attention, but you'll just assume that you didn't. What's the answer to that issue? To compare the prices on different websites, don't be lazy. If you wish to shop smart, this is the best strategy.
Tip 2 Use the Right Credit Card
Are all cards fair, right? Well, not specifically. Thanks to the study on this subject, we found that for the simplest reason of them all, protection, there are certain cards better for online shopping. What this means is that when we compare debit and credit cards, when it comes to the details you send out when shopping online, we can spot the difference. For online purchases, debit cards are less reliable and they are less secure when it comes to unauthorized transactions. Why will this be the case? Yeah, there are cash-alike debit cards. You don't have time to rethink your transactions or time to make sure that your order is good, or that the product you ordered is exactly what you wanted. When you sign out, the money has already left your account. It is a fast process. Not only can disclosing your online numbers lead to far bigger issues, such as hacking or stealing your money. You would not have the luxury of investigating the problem, as is the case with credit card companies if anyone uses your debit card. Instead, it is often the case that the account will be depleted, and credit cards are much more secured under federal law than debit card purchases. Isn't that excuse enough to do your credit card shopping?
Tip 3 Don't Believe Everything You See
Did you know that most companies make big gorgeous shiny discount signs just to get you hooked on purchasing the very product? One more thing to avoid and it's again closely linked to marketing? What does it mean to you if you see that there is a 30, 50, or 70 percent discount? Do you think buying the item right now is cheap? Maybe you're wrong. If you did not know where the initial price came from, how would you know if it was cheap or not? It might be and it's made up entirely just to make you think it's a fantastic deal. This is precisely why several major retailers have been prosecuted for price discrimination. For a good reason, the strategy to prevent this has already been mentioned; you should think about comparing the prices on different websites and this will solve most of your problems. "Since it's time-consuming and it would probably make you very tired, it's quite difficult to do this in real life, but when it comes to online shopping, your mantra should be "compare the prices"!"
Tip 4 Avoid Public WIFI at all Cost
Oh wow! Wow, wow! Free Wi-Fi is available here! Let me scroll around a little while I'm drinking my coffee to see if there's anything good to buy for my sister's birthday. This sounds like an ordinary feeling, at least once, that we all had. Ok, we have to tell you to pause, hold the thinking, and cancel the plan right there. Why would that be? If you want to include confidential information, such as credit card numbers, account passwords, and other password-protected data, then go for it, but you can get hacked, lose your money, or encounter hackers making unauthorized transactions. Now you understand why just spending your time in peace and forgetting about public Wi-Fi when it comes to online shopping is important. The explanation behind this is that because they are not password protected and they do not have firewalls to block possible access to your account data, the link the public Wi-Fi networks have is not secure. You should probably have enough cellular data on your phone if you have the cash to buy things!
Tip 5 Buy the Right Size and Check it Twice
Do you know what will make life far simpler for you? Yeah. We do. You already ordered things don't have to be returned just because they don't suit you. When shopping online, you have to be mindful that when it comes to sizes, every brand and every model can be completely different. Assumptions that any dress you purchase on entirely different websites, retail stores, and from different brands will look the same on you and suit you perfectly, as in fact, it is the complete opposite. This is why reviewing size charts is necessary to get the correct understanding of how different these clothes are and to order items when paying attention to your measurements.
Only slow down. Only think twice. Do your studies. And lastly, enjoy your shopping!


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A blissful getaway on Krk Island
The timing couldn't have been better for a blissful getaway on Krk Island. We had started to feel like every spot we visited that would normally make our chins hang down to the ground were just worthy of a snap of the camera and off to the next spot. We weren't taking in the full value of where we were and what we were seeing and I hated that. Six countries in a month and we needed to slow things down.
Krk Island
It took some work getting to Krk Island (9 hours of 3 bus rides), but once we got there we had nothing planned except to relax. No check list of places to see just swimsuits, water and sunsets. I couldn't have been happier, but then we tried the pizza and I was proven wrong. A place that had a beach, beautiful sunsets, delicious pizza and pasta is pretty close to heaven for me. If I just had all my friends and family with me to share it with, than I'd call that perfect!
We did end up taking a day boat excursion on the Krk Tajana which turned out to be a fantastic idea, seriously if you go to Croatia make sure you do an excursion of some type (there are several). We chose the excursion that went down to Rab Island stopping in Pag, and showing sights like Golden Beach along the way. We had roughly 2 hours at each stop to shop, swim and check out the town.
After our first stop in Rab we were served lunch along with drinks. We were given the choice between chicken or fish for lunch and we chose to have the fish even though we aren't big into seafood, but we like to try as much authentic food as we can! The fish did taste good, although I was slightly disturbed by the empty fish eyes staring at me the whole time. During lunch people were throwing food out to the seagulls encouraging them to follow our boat until we docked into Pag where they waited at the bank patiently for their next fill that never came.
When we exited the boat in Pag we had a guide who showed us around the Olive Tree Garden where we saw 1,000+ year old olive trees. After roaming around in the sun for a bit we came back to the boat and found a good amount of the tourists jumping off the back of the boat and swimming. I had to join, and Pablo did too! We were a bunch of strangers all having fun in the water before we had to head back to whence we came.
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Sunday, December 7, 2008
Call for Panels and Papers: Asian Society of International Law
The Asian Society of International Law will hold its second biennial general conference on August 1-2, 2009 in Tokyo. The outline for the preliminary program is quite impressive -- click here to take a look.
The conference organizers invite proposals for panels and papers. Here are the deadlines:
- Panel proposals – December 31, 2008
- Regular panels – January 31, 2009
- Discussant papers in the Plenary Session and Agorae papers – February 28, 2009
The conference will take up the important issue of Asia's relationship with the international legal order under the main theme of "International Law in a Multi-polar and Multi-civilizational World – Asian Perspectives, Challenges and Contributions." Confirmed speakers include Professors R.P. ANAND (Jawaharlal Nehru University), Edith BROWN WEISS (Georgetown University), B.S. CHIMNI (JNU), Tommy KOH (National Singapore University) and Martti KOSKENNIEMI (University of Helsinki).
For more information, click here to visit the website which has details about the conference, venue, schedule, and information on how to submit paper proposals. You can also click here to send an email inquiry.
The Co-Chairs of the Organizing Committee are HAMADA Kunio (Mori, Hamada & Matsumoto), KOZAI Shigeru (Kyoto University, emeritus), and Justice OWADA Hisashi (International Court of Justice). The Vice Chair is ONUMA Yasuaki (University of Tokyo).
Members of the organizing committee include AGO Shinichi (Kyushu University), AOKI Setsuko (Keio University), ARAKI Ichiro (Yokohama National University), EJIRI Takashi (Nishimura & Asahi), FUJITA Hisakazu (Kansai University, emeritus), FURUYA Shuichi (Waseda University), HARA Hisashi (Nagashima, Ohno & Tsunematsu), MOGAMI Toshiki (International Christian University), NISHIUMI Maki (Chuo University), OTANI Mikiko (Otani Law Offices), SAKAMOTO Shigeki (Kobe University), SUZUKI Isomi (Koga & Partners), TAKAMURA Yukari (Ryukoku University), and TSURUOKA Koji (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
Advisors include: HIRAYAMA Seigo (former Chairman, Japan Federation of Bar Associations), NAGASHIMA Yasuharu (Nagashima, Ohno & Tsunematsu), NODA Aiko (former President, Sapporo High Court), SAKURADA Yoshiaki (Kyoto University, emeritus), TORII Junko (Seijo University, emeritus), YANAI Shunji (International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea), YOKOTA Yozo (Chuo University).
This promises to be an excellent conference.
Hat tip to Professor ARAKI Ichiro, Professor of Law at Yokohama National University and Secretary-General of the Japan Chapter of the Asian Society of International Law
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60th Anniversary of the Genocide Convention
December 9th marks the 60th anniversary of the Convention to Prevent and Punish the Crime of Genocide. The convention defined the crime of genocide (Völkermord) for the first time in an international treaty. The word "genocide" had been coined by Raphael Lemkin, a Polish Jew whose work laid the foundation for the Genocide Convention. He first used the word in his book Axis Rule in Occupied Europe: Laws of Occupation - Analysis of Government - Proposals for Redress. Click here to read more (in German) from Swiss Radio DRS. The crime of genocide is the most serious crime in international law.
The United States signed the Genocide Convention in 1948 but did not become a party to it until 40 years later, in 1988.
Hat tip to Professor Ann Lousin of The John Marshall Law School.
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Saturday, December 6, 2008
Teaching Tips When Speaking About International Criminal Tribunals
The international criminal tribunals established by the UN Security Council under Chapter VII of the UN Charter have an advantage over the International Criminal Court in that the composition of the courts can be changed much more easily. UN tribunals can be changed by a resolution of the UN Security Council. For example, UN Security Council Resolution 1837 adopted in September 2008 amended article 12 of the Statute of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. It is much more difficult to amend the statute of the International Criminal Court. The ICC is an independent treaty body, and changes must be made by the assembly of state parties rather than a simple UN Security Council Resolution.
Resolution 1837 also extends the terms of trial court and appellate judges for ICTY, which is scheduled to wind up its work. An advantage that the permanent ICC has over the temporary UN tribunals is that the ICC will always be able to prosecute individuals who might evade capture during the time when the tribunals are in operation. (Although we have to also concede that the tribunals have been in operation for a relatively long time now.)
We welcome comments on additional teaching tips when speaking about international criminal tribunals.
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Friday, December 5, 2008
Should the United States Ratify CEDAW?
There is a long line of treaties awaiting U.S. ratification. One of them is the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women. Click here to read a commentary piece by Professor Marjorie Cohn, President of the National Lawyers Guild and a professor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law. She argues that the time has come for the U.S. to ratify CEDAW.
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Does the Targeted Killing of Terrorists Violate International Law?
Does the targeted killing of terrorists violate international law? How about the killing of innocent bystanders?
The Israel Supreme Court issued a ruling on these questions in Public Committee Against Torture v. State of Israel, a case decided in December 2006. An introductory note to that case was published in the International Legal Materials, a great publication from the American Society of International Law. (If you don't know the I.L.M., check with your law library.)
Click here to read more. After clicking on the link, click on "download" to read the introductory note.
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Thursday, December 4, 2008
Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Says UN Security Council Must Be Prepared to Enforce an Arrest Warrant for the President of Sudan
If the judges of the International Criminal Court issue an arrest warrant for Omar al-Bashir, the President of Sudan, would the U.N. Security Council enforce it? The prosecutor of the ICC, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, requested the arrest warrant in July. He said in a briefing this week that the U.N. Security Council must be prepared to act if the judges decide to issue an arrest warrant. The ICC has already issued arrest warrants for Ahmad Muhammad Harun (former Minister of State for the Interior and currently Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs), and Janjaweed militia leader Ali Kushayb. Mr. Moreno-Ocampo has also requested arrest warrants for three rebel commanders for their role in attacks against peacekeepers in Darfur.
December 4, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
New UN Treaty on Cluster Munitions Signed in Norway
Representatives of around 100 countries gathered in Oslo, Norway, to sign a United Nations-sponsored treaty that renounces the use of cluster bombs, a weapon that frequently kills children and other innocent civilians and can destroy communities for years after fighting has stopped. These terrible weapons were first used in World War II. They are bombs that contain a number of smaller bombs that will spread out over the size of several football fields. They often failed to detonate upon impact, and thus created huge de facto minefields that posed a continuing danger for many years. Some of the smaller bombs were painted in bright colors, making them attractive to children. Cluster bombs have claimed over 10,000 civilian lives, 40 per cent of which are children.
December 4, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
New Voices in International Human Rights
When I was chair of the Association of American Law Schools Section on International Human Rights Law, our section hosted a program called "New Voices in Human Rights" to highlight the work of new scholars and others who had not previously had an opportunity to speak at an AALS Annual Meeting. The program was a great success and was very well attended. I am tremendously pleased that the section is continuing this program at the upcoming AALS meeting in San Diego. This is an important opportunity to encourage and promote new scholars and their work. I hope that the program is continued in future years.
The International Human Rights Law Section received a number of submissions for presentation. I have just received the list of the twelve individuals who will present their work at the AALS Annual Meeting. The program will be on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, from 2:00 to 5:15 p.m.
Here is a list of the presenters, their institutional affiliations, and their paper topics:
- Angela Banks (William & Mary School of Law) Rights without Remedies: Protecting Substantive Rights in Deportation Proceedings
- Sarah Paoletti (University of Pennsylvania Law School) International Human Rights and Law and Organizing: A New Social Justice Movement for Migrant Workers
- Johanna Bond (Washington and Lee) Gender, Agency, and Voice: The Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa
- Maureen T. Duffy (Doctoral Candidate, Faculty of Law, McGill University) Childhood Lost: Building a Better Future for Captured Child Combatants
- Maria Grahn-Farley (Albany Law School) A Post-Colonial Analysis of the U.N. Convention On the Rights of the Child
- Jarrod Wong (University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law) Misconstruing the Responsibility to Protect in the Wake of Cyclones and Separatism
- Brian Ray (Cleveland-Marshall College of Law) Extending the Shadow of the Law: Using Hybrid Mechanisms to Develop Constitutional Meaning in Socioeconomic Rights Cases
- Brian Knox (University of Idaho College of Law) The Right to Eat and the Duty to Feed: A Customary Quagmire
- Shahram Dana (The John Marshall Law School-Chicago) The Perverse Effects of Reconciliation Ideology on International Justice
- Peter Jan Honigsberg (University of San Francisco) Establishing a Truth Commission for Guantanamo
- Yvonne McDermott (Irish Center for Human Rights, National University of Ireland) The Judicial Development of Human Rights Law as a Loophole to the State-Centricity of International Law
- Chimène Keitner (UC Hastings College of Law) Rights Beyond Borders
Congratulations to all of those whose papers were selected for presentation.
Huge hat tips to Robert C. Blitt of the University of Tennessee College of Law (who will also serve as moderator of the panel) and Christine Ochoa of Indiana University School of Law-Bloomington (who will serve as a commentator for the panel). For information on the AALS and the AALS Annual Meeting, click here. For more information on the AALS Section on International Human Rights (including links to past issues of the section newsletter), click here.
December 3, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
The Next Attorney General of the United States
Under President Bush and former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, the U.S. Department of Justice was used to "defend the indefensible, like indefinite detention and torture of prisoners." What questions should be asked in a confirmation hearing of the next U.S. Attorney General, who will face the difficult challenge of restoring trust and confidence in the U.S. Department of Justice? Click here to read more.
December 3, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Rwandan Singer Convicted and Sentenced for Inciting Genocide Through His Songs
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has sentenced Simon Bikindi, a famous Rwandan singer and composer, to 15 years in prison for inciting the murder of Tutsis through his songs and speeches during the 1994 mass killings in Rwanda. He was convicted of direct and public incitement to commit genocide. Here's some more information from a UN press release:
Prosecutors said that through his songs and speeches, the singer incited hatred and violence against Tutsi and that he was also responsible for specific attacks and killings in Gisenyi prefecture carried out by the Hutu-dominated rebel group known as the Interahamwe, who included some members of Mr. Bikindi's Irindiro ballet troupe.
The [ICTR] found that three of his songs – Twasezereye, Nanga Abahutu and Bene Sebahinzi – manipulated Rwanda's history to exalt Hutus, with the latter two having been composed specifically to promote pro-Hutu and anti-Tutsi sentiment.
It noted that the three songs were used as part of a 1994 propaganda campaign to incite people to attack and kill Tutsi, but said that it had not been proven beyond a reasonable doubt that he had taken part in the broadcast or dissemination of these songs.
Mr. Bikindi, also an official in his country's Ministry of Youth and Sports, was acquitted on charges of conspiracy to commit genocide, genocide, complicity in genocide, and murder and persecution as crimes against humanity.
More than 800,000 people were massacred, mostly by machete, for being ethnic Tutsis or Hutu moderates during a period of less than 100 days starting in April 1994.
December 2, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
U.N. Security Council Resolution Invokes Chapter VII and Urges Nations to Deploy Ships and Aircraft to Combat Somali Pirates
The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted a new resolution [Resolution 1846 (2008)] that calls on all countries and regional organizations that can do so to deploy naval ships and military aircraft off the Somali coast to fight rampant piracy that is impeding UN efforts to feed millions of hungry civilians in Somalia. Invoking Chapter VII of the UN Charter (which authorizes the use of force), the Security Council called for the "seizure and disposition of boats, vessels, arms and other related equipment" used or suspected of being used for piracy, which has recently reached a peak off the coast of Somalia with the hijacking of a Ukrainian arms ship and a Saudi oil tanker. The Council said it continued "to be gravely concerned by the threat that piracy and armed robbery at sea against vessels pose to the prompt, safe and effective delivery of humanitarian aid to Somalia, to international navigation and the safety of commercial maritime routes, and to other vulnerable ships, including fishing activities in conformity with international law."
The new resolution is available by clicking here. You can also click here to see an earlier Security Council Resolution 1844 (2008) on the situation in Somalia. Resolution 1844, which also invoked Chapter VII of the UN Charter, imposed travel restrictions and authorized the freezing of certain financial assets and other resources controlled directly or indirectly by persons and entities designated as threatening the peace and stability of Somalia, violating the arms embargo (which is reaffirmed in the resolution), or obstructing the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Somalia.
December 2, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Freedom of Expression Endangered in Burundi; UN Expert Warns it Will Imperil the Rule of Law
Akich Okola, the U.N.'s Expert on human rights in Burundi, has voiced deep concern over the diminishing freedom of expression and association in Burundi. In recent weeks, several journalists, political opponents, and representatives of civil society have been intimidated and harassed while exercising their rights of expression and association. Among those recently arrested or detained are the editor of Net Press, the vice president of the staff union for non-judicial staff in the judiciary, and the head of the Movement for Solidarity and Democracy. Okola warned that violations of these freedoms of expression and association will imperil the rule of law in the African Great Lakes country. Okala stated also that Burundi, as a party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and other international human rights treaties, must guarantee the freedom of expression and association.
December 2, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Thai Constitutional Court Dissolves Ruling Party and Bans Prime Minister From Politics for Five Years
The Constitutional Court of Thailand issued a unanimous ruling today that banned Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat from politics for five years. The Constitutional Court's ruling also dissolved the ruling People Power Party (PPP) and two other coalition parties (Chart Thai and Matchimathipataya) over charges of voting fraud. The presiding judge read the order live on Thai television.
The verdict said the People Power Party had to be disbanded because PPP executives had been convicted of vote fraud after elections in December 2007. The court ruled that although some party officials had no knowledge of the election fraud, the party had to scrutinize its leaders and could not deny responsibility for the electoral fraud. Click here to read more from the Bangkok Post. And click here for a further analysis of the situation from the New York Times.
The court's decision came as anti-government protesters occupied Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports. More than 350,000 travelers were reportedly stranded.
December 2, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Monday, December 1, 2008
Obama Names Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama has named Hillary Clinton as his Secretary of State. Senator Clinton was his opponent in the presidential primaries. Reactions I have seen are quite postitive, such as this editorial from the New York Times. One lawyer in the United Kingdom wrote to me that the nomination meant that the United States will again have a credible foreign policy.
December 1, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
U.S. State Department Statement on Elections in Honduras
The U.S. State Department has extended the congratulations of the United States to the people of Honduras for their successful primary elections held on November 30, 2008. The State Department spokesman said: "The candidates waged spirited campaigns, and the responsible Honduran government agencies conducted these successful elections in a clean and transparent manner. We particularly note the work done by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal and the Honduran military, which was responsible for protecting and delivering electoral materials."
December 1, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Reactions to Rice Nomination
Reactions to the nomination of Susan Rice as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations have so far been quite favorable. Here's a press release from UNA-USA.
December 1, 2008. Ambassador William H. Luers, president of the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA), issued the following statement today concerning President-elect Barack Obama's nomination of Susan E. Rice to become United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
UNA-USA strongly supports the nomination of Susan E. Rice to become United States permanent representative to the United Nations. In selecting Dr. Rice for this key foreign-policy position, President-elect Barack Obama is appointing one of his closest advisers to one of the world's most important and demanding diplomatic posts. The president-elect's decision to include the incoming ambassador in his cabinet is also important, signaling the key role that the United Nations will play in the incoming administration's foreign policy.
Susan Rice exemplifies many of the qualities that UNA-USA believes are critical to achieving successful outcomes in the UN post. She has strong diplomatic experience, a demonstrated willingness to listen to others and an abiding interest in and concern for developments in Africa, where some of the most important UN responsibilities rest. At the same time, Dr. Rice has developed a keen knowledge and understanding of the UN's operational capabilities during the years that she worked both in and out of government.
The Rice nomination adds further to the anticipation at the United Nations that the incoming Obama administration, including Secretary of State-designate Hillary Clinton, will be cooperating closely with UN member states to manage and resolve many issues that the United States cannot address on its own. Virtually every major foreign-policy issue facing the United States must be dealt with under the umbrella of the UN — climate change, nuclear non-proliferation, global pandemics, achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, the prevention of genocide, as well as regional challenges, particularly in Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and Africa.
As the new US Permanent Representative to the UN, Susan Rice will be looked to for cooperation and leadership in strengthening the United Nations. The UN is poised to undertake an energetic renewal effort, including a broader UN Security Council more representative of today's global distribution of power. A sympathetic US role can help move this core shift in how the UN addresses global security issues. A positive and yet not commanding US role in renewing the United Nations in many aspects is greatly needed to help the UN become far more effective in dealing with its ever-growing responsibilities. We look toward a new era of American cooperation at the United Nations to address the global issues that threaten the future of our planet.
The leadership and members of UNA-USA throughout the United States look forward to working closely with the incoming administration and its team to support a robust and effective US presence at the United Nations.
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Obama Names Susan Rice as the Next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
President-elect Barack Obama announced that his choice for the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations will be his foreign policy advisor, Susan E Rice. The New York Times also reports that Obama plans to restore the position of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations to a cabinet level position, as it was under President Clinton. Ms Rice, age 44, would be the second youngest ambassador to the United Nations if she is confirmed. She has been a strong critic of inaction on Darfur. Click here to read more.
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ike storm from El Calafate
Thursday, 22-03-12 15:27
hey there!
Good running into you outside El Calafate yesterday. Thanks so much for the info about lago O'Higgins. Contacted El Mosco and should be no problem for my timeline. Good luck with the end of your trip!
Geertrud and Dirk van Miert from Holland
Wednesday, 21-03-12 20:45
Hi Cristoph,
It's been a while since we (very briefly) met each other, in National park Isluga, near Salar de Suirire in Northern Chile (the dutch couple in the big red camioneta) We met you and your co-rider at the end of the day, for us the first and only tourists we met that day. Although it was a very brief encounter, we still feel inspired by 'el gran viaje' you're undertaking. Once in a while we check your website, to let us inspire by your story and pictures. A lot of areas you're travelling through, we also passed, so seeing your website brings back many happy memories of the astonishing beauty of chilean and argentinian nature, as well as the mate :-)
Keep enjoying your trip as long as you can (although we wanted to go home in the end-we're since 2 months back home-we now and then miss the beauty of traveling).
All the best! Adios!
Geertrud and Dirk
stefan müller
Sunday, 04-03-12 16:58
hey chris, wie läuft s im süden ?
wie lange brauchst noch bis ushuaia ??? warte auf deinen eintrag ! :)
gruess stefan
paul martin from Vancouver, BC
Saturday, 03-03-12 09:49
Have really enjoyed following the news and photos of your trip since you left. Not sure exactly where you are at this moment ( March 2nd) but if you are going through Gobernador Gorales on Ruta 40, try to find Peter, un gran amigo canadiense who is staying in town for the next few weeks to recover from a motorcycle wipe-out. Un abrazo, Paul
Matthew Gorzlancyk from Villa Manihuales
Monday, 20-02-12 15:40
Hey dude! It was great riding with you since Santiago. Tons of laughs and some great riding. I think I will always be afraid of 'mariscos' now, and am now looking to pursue a career in 'cow surfing'. I hope that has nothing to do with Hanta...
Have a great ride down to Ushuaia. I think I'll be seeing you in Europe very, very soon.
Later buddy! Watch out for camping spots by the ocean, those waves can get unbearably loud!


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BOZEMAN – The Montana State Bobcats are only two practices into spring camp and it's already clear to see that progress is being made, especially in the quarterback room.
The week before spring camp started, Bobcats head coach Jeff Choate said the biggest focus offensively for MSU will be the pass game. And that starts with two men in the QB room: new pass game coordinator Bob Cole and returning starter Chris Murray.
Bob Cole joined the Cats staff over the winter and has had years of experience in the offensive game, making stops as the offensive coordinator in seven Division One schools before coming to Bozeman. And he's molded some of the best QB's in the college game, including Northern Illinois former Heisman Trophy finalist Jordan Lynch in 2013. And he likes what he sees from Murray.
"That's a good looking choker as far as athletically and everything," said Cole. "He's a heck of an athlete and we've really developed a good relationship in the month or two that I've been here. So I'm excited to work with him. Things are going well right here, we are probably ahead of the curve as far as that goes."
But Cole is excited about the entire room, including guys like Tucker Rovig. And he's excited to see what Travis Jonsen can do once he returns from injury.


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This mid-century coastal home has undergone a complete interior transformation by Lindye Galloway Design, located in Corona del Mar, a seaside neighborhood in the city of Newport Beach, California. A drool-worthy renovation that boasts clean lines, fresh ocean breezes and pops of brass, mixed together to create a dreamy coastal cocktail.
For this project, the design team wished to honor the residence's original mid-century modern architecture while integrating their signature contemporary coastal California motif. Continue below to see the rest of this inspiring home tour…
What We Love: This mid-century coastal home offers its inhabitants a newly transformed atmosphere that is stylish and welcoming. The designer did a fabulous job of injecting her unique sense of style into this home to add character and personality. We are especially loving the crisp details of the bright and airy kitchen, perfect for entertaining. Overall, the redesign of this home is flawless in its execution.
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I love lemon any time of year, but especially in the summer. it is light and refreshing in a drink or dessert. (Lemonade, margaritas, lemon tarts, lemon bread, the possibilities are endless!) The other night my family started craving a summer treat, and I came up with this lemon mini bundt cake recipe. Enjoy!
Lemon Mini Bundt Cakes
When you are craving lemon, these mini-bundt cakes will hit the spot. They are a perfect treat for an afternoon tea or summer birthday.
- Stand Mixer
- Mini Bundt Pan
- 1 Box Yellow Cake Mix
- 1 Box Vanilla Pudding Mix Instant
- 3 Eggs
- 1 TBSP Lemon Juice Fresh is preferred
- 1 Stick Melted Butter
- 3/4 Cup Greek Yogurt Plain
- 2/3 Cup Water
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Lemon Glaze
- 3 tsp Butter Softened
- 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 TBSP Lemon Juice From 1 Lemon
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest From 1 Lemon
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease mini bundt cake pan if needed (unless using non-stick pan).
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, and eggs. Mix on low speed until combined.
- Add fresh lemon juice, melted butter, Greek yogurt, water, and vanilla extract. Mix until evenly combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the mini bundt cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until done. Mini cakes are done when cake is light brown and springs back when lightly pressed with your finger and toothpick comes out clean.
- After baking, let cool in pan for 5-10 minutes. Invert and remove to wire cooling rack.
- While cakes are cooling, prepare the glaze.
Lemon Glaze
- Combine the softened butter, powdered sugar, and lemon juice in microwave-safe glass bowl.
- Microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds and stir. Continue to microwave on 50% power in 30-second intervals until glaze is smooth and creamy.
- Add fresh lemon zest and mix well.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled lemon cakes.
- Glaze will harden after a few minutes. Refrigerate to let glaze set. Store leftovers in refrigerator. Enjoy!
Do you like lemon? What is your favorite lemon dessert? Let me know in the comments!


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Island Farm and Equestrian
British Horse Society 5-Star Approved Riding Centre & Livery Yard
Island Farm and Equestrian is a professionally maintained yard with a great atmosphere established over 20 years. Set in 160 acres of farmland in the North Coast Area, The Island offers group riding lessons (beginner or experienced), private lessons, fun days and full livery or DIY Livery (ponies only at the moment). Special confidence-building tuition for nervous riders on schoolmaster cobs and horses. Children are especially welcome. The Island Equestrian Centre also offers tuition towards BHS exams.
DARD and BHS APPROVED.
To find us from Coleraine head for the bypass and locate the Ballycastle roundabout and take the road for Ballycastle, we are a mile along on the right. From Belfast turn off for Portrush, when you reach Ballybogey take the Coleraine road and we are two miles along on the left. We have a sign up so you cannot miss us.