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After a few teaser shots and videos, BMC has launched its new road bike – the GranFondo GR01.
Pitched as a 'Grand Turismo' machine, it's been designed for long distance racing, specifically the classics which see riders put bikes through some of the roughest terrain out there.
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The theory behind the GranFondo is that it gives more compliance and therefore greater traction over cobbles; add to this too the ability to climb out of the saddle on the rough stuff and you've suddenly got a much less fatigued rider.
Thankfully, this concept conveniently crosses over into the world of Sportives; It's 40% more compliant than BMC's teammachine SLR01 and the endurance geometry uses longer chainstays, a slacker head tube angle and generous fork rake.
Interestingly, it also comes ready to roll with 28c tyres as standard. BMC have also equipped the GranFondo with the new Easton EA90 road tubeless wheels, so it's ready and waiting for the tyre market to catch up.
Prices are yet to be confirmed, but with a brand who want to be known for quality and excellence we predict a continuation of its market position – high end!
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Plastic surgeries are very common amongst celebrities and models and fashion persona. While some of the Plastic surgeries get awesome results and some turn out to be disastrous. Getting facelift for lifting checks, getting noise in shape, shaping of eyebrows, etc. it's very common. Here let us see the top disasters of plastic surgery that made celebrities look worse than before. It makes me wish that they must not have done that one surgery that got them penalized for life.
If you are not aware of where that gorgeous look of your favorite celebrity vanished, we will reveal the truth behind their faces. They were quite pretty since their career start, but then it is not sure why they messed up their face with an artificial surgery. There are inspiring surgeries done by celebrities who go under the knife and come out looking breathtaking and amazing.Here WheeBuzz brings the ten celebrities whose plastic surgeries went wrong and go awry.
1. Koena Mitra
To begin with, let starts with the Apna Sapna money money hot girl Koena which set hearts on fire with her item song. Going under the knife isn't safe and after seeing this pic everyone 'nose' why.
2. Courtney Love
The botox fillers of this American rock singer, actress, and visual artist has made her look aged, and she has lost her cute and glamorous look.
3. Tulisa
When Tulisa went under the knife and had fillers on her face and lips area, then she seemed like finding Nemo. The fillers made her feel like "Oh, what did I do!"
4. Rakhi Sawant
Rakhi Sawant has become a porcelain doll because all of her features are touched up individually using cosmetic surgery, and her personality has changed drastically now.
5. Hilary Duff
The Lizzie McGuire actress Hilary Duff has all grown up into a lady now and got her lip job, and it looks completely fake and is not an obvious now.
6. Pamela Anderson
This Lady has always been in the news for implants on her breast, but after looking at her over-plumped lips, we are pretty sure that it is not a homegrown task.
7. Donatella Versace
She is the creme la creme go-to designer for many Hollywood celebrities. But after seeing her plastic surgeries, it is also mandatory to take her advice because she is very sure and knows every pros and con of this now. She has done several plastic surgeries on her face, and we are sure that besides designing she is pretty knowledgeable about plastic surgeries.
8. Tori Spelling
This dazzling actress of America's 90210 is now turned into a poster girl for the plastic surgery disasters. It is sad, but it is true.
9. Tara Reid
Tara surgeries are also a biggest disasters and she are still struggling with the settlements.
10. Joyce Wildenstein
This actress has done the most number of times plastic surgery. In this several decades now it is impossible to take out the exact number of times she has chosen for plastic surgeries.

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Short people may face a heightened risk of lung disease, new research suggests.
Scientists at the University of Nottingham analysed the medical records of more than one million adults and found that those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) tended to be 1.12cm shorter, on average, than their disease-free counterparts.
COPD consists of a number of conditions that damage the airways of the lungs, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
The link was most apparent among 35 to 49-year-olds and became progressively weaker with increased age.
Experts believe that there may be an association between lack of height and low socio-economic status.
The study authors suggested that people from such backgrounds are more likely to be smokers and to have been exposed to secondhand smoke in their homes during childhood, thereby increasing their risk of lung disease.
Professor Mike Morgan, chairman of the British Thoracic Society, commented: 'We need to make it easier for people from disadvantaged backgrounds to make positive life choices and improvements to their health - whether it be eating well or stopping smoking.'
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CSJ Associates Picnic
One picture is worth a thousand words, isn't it? Welcome to our CSJ Associates' Annual Picnic on June 28, 2003 at Morrow Park. Here are two pictures that tell the whole story, one of Sister Roberta Freeman cutting the cake, the other of CSJ Associates and Sisters gathered around the table.
Our day commenced with Mass in the chapel, then onward to the eats and gabfest. We enjoyed our introduction to the "Galloping Galilees" under the direction of our choirmaster Kay Aguanno. We were also definitely entertained by Sister Mary Higgins, who gave us what can only be termed some very sage advice!


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Man United v Everton, Sunday 12:30
After getting the title pursuit back on track with a 4-0 win over Aston Villa last weekend, Manchester United will look to stay out of the reach of bitter rivals Manchester City this weekend as Ladbrokes offer free bets and massive odds on Everton causing an upset at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils succumbed to an ever-improving Wigan Athletic side last week, falling to within five points of City.
One man who'll be especially eager to net on Sunday is Wayne Rooney, who made his Premier League debut as a fresh-faced Evertonian but certainly fights for the United cause these days.
However, the forward has failed to score in his last six league fixtures against his old side, last finding the back of the Toffees' net in 2007.
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After a heap of controversy regarding his exit last year, Rooney has enjoyed one of his most prolific seasons to date, scoring on 31 occasions so far this campaign.
The striker is one of the most obvious factors that Sir Alex Ferguson's side have looked so good going forward when playing in home territory this season, scoring an average of 2.71 goals per game at Old Trafford in the 2011-12 term.
However, blocking their path is the considerably tough Everton defence who have proven themselves to be one of the sternest back lines in the English top flight this season.
The Merseysiders currently find themselves sitting above bitter rivals Liverpool in seventh and while European football is far from assured, David Moyes' men will be doing everything in their power to not slip back into mid-table.
Sunday's visitors have leaked an average of 1.03 goals per game this season making them the third best defence in the Premier League but the absence of Leighton Baines, out with a hamstring injury, will be noticeable with Antonio Valencia now likely to line up against Phil Neville.
Royston Drenthe will also be absent through a disciplinary matter while Jack Rodwell is likely to be out for the season, also with a hamstring problem.
It emerged this week that Anderson will miss the rest of Manchester United's season along with Paul Pogba while Ashley Young is fighting for fitness ahead of Sunday's encounter.


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Judged to 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines for: 29A Fruit Beer (base style: 22A Double IPA)
AROMA: Moderately-high orange peel character which is more sweet than bitter, but not juicy per se. Faint notes of lemon and grapefruit as well; difficult to discern which components are from hops and which are from citrus zest. Malt base is generic and nondescript; seems more like a pale ale or single IPA. No alcohol presence. 9/12
APPEARANCE: NEIPA-like complexion with an opaque pale yellow hue (2-4 SRM). Moderate white foam never completely dissipates and leaves some lacing. 3/3
FLAVOR: Orange flavor from beginning to end. Unlike the nose, the palette is more of a bitter peel and pith taste. Bitterness is presence throughout, though only moderate (and remarkably low for a DIPA). There is a consistent dryness between the citrus zest and the actual hop bitterness. Malt base is quite weak; it adds no richness or sweetness and contains no specialty character. Overall presentation is closer to a single IPA. No alcohol presence. 13/20
MOUTHFEEL: Medium-light[ish] body; moderately-high carbonation. For a Double IPA, this is surprisingly light and crisp, though overall drinkability is pleasant (even briefly refreshing). Does feel like a much lighter brew than its 7.5% ABV potency. 3/5
OVERALL IMPRESSION: A nice combination of fruit and hops, but the palette is simple and repetitive. A bit too light to be marketed as a DIPA. 6/10
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Rooted in the Holy Eucharist, the source and summit of our faith, the Commission for Spiritual Life Ministry seeks to unite all ministries and programs of the parish together to serve the parish community by assisting in the liturgy, providing intercessory prayer, and reaching out to the community through evangelization.
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Altar Servers
Altar Servers help to maintain a certain order by assisting the priest and the assembly during Mass and other prayerful events. Proper dress is required and training sessions are provided on a regular basis. Altar Servers must have received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion.
Contact: Rev. Alex Carandang email@example.com
The parish that plays together stays together! This ministry provides an opportunity to socialize, build community, offer lunch, and have fun. Beyond that, however, it provides a forum to display the willingness of the parish to host the entire community to promote evangelization and care for others.
Contact: Cathy Hrickewicz email@example.com
Black Catholic Guild
The goal of the Black Catholic Guild is to enlighten the knowledge and appreciation of the unique gifts that the Black Catholics have contributed to the Church in the past and present and to disseminate this knowledge to our St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish family.
Contact: Barbara Smith email@example.com
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion receive the opportunity for spiritual enrichment to help deepen their faith and reverence for the sacred presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. These ministers provide the Eucharist to parishioners in the church and to those who are homebound or hospitalized. The Eucharist is offered along with God's love and compassion.
Contacts for Church and Homebound: Elaine Leonard email@example.com
Contact for Hospital: Dorothy Armes (386) 283-4298
Health Ministry
The mission of the Health Ministry is to reach out to the parishioners and the entire community to provide services and events that will enhance the spiritual, physical, mental and emotional well- being of participants. This includes working closely with Outreach and the Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist to the Homebound. This ministry oversees the operation of the Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group, Bereavement Support Group, and the Cancer Support Group.
Contact: Pam Cowles email@example.com
Ladies AM Guild
Founded in 1973, membership in the Ladies AM Guild is open to all registered women of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. It is affiliated with the St Augustine Diocesan Council of Women and the National Council of Catholic Women. Our goals include promoting and developing the spiritual, physical and social needs of our church community, fostering a sense of sisterhood among the women of our parish, strengthening the faith of the women of our parish, and assisting our parish financially through fundraising events. Consult the Weekly Bulletin for meeting times.
Contact: Madeline Montgomery/Sylvia Reyes email@example.com
The Parish Lectors boldly proclaim God's word to form our hearts to help us grow in our liturgical prayer. Those who live God's word and have the passion of proclamation are invited to join with them. To qualify they must exhibit a talent for oral presentation and commit to the improvement of their techniques of vocal presentation. Training sessions are offered periodically.
Contact: Elaine Leonard firstname.lastname@example.com
Legion of Mary
The Legion is a lay apostolic organization with over 15 million members worldwide. This ministry holds weekly Holy Communion services at senior and assisted living facilities in Palm Coast. They also visit parents of newly baptized children to present them a gift from the parish and to encourage the parents to actively involve their children in our sacramentals with parish life as they grow. Other members visit door-to-door in selected neighborhoods to invite residents to visit our church. All work is done in groups of two or more.
Contact: Sr. Anny Lubin email@example.com
Men's Club
The Men's Club is a ministry through which men of the parish meet monthly with the following objectives: To be of service to the Church, parish and community; to create a sense of brotherhood among the men of the parish through spiritual and social endeavors; and to enhance the spiritual growth and faith development of men in the parish. Consult the Weekly Bulletin for meeting times.
Contact: Jim McFadden firstname.lastname@example.com
Mother Seton Outreach
As parish members coming together and accepting the Gospel message to respond to the financial, emotional, physical and nutritional needs of our neighbors, we help build up our parish community by providing an active ministry which gives witness to the love that Christ has for all.
We work continuously along with other churches and agencies in the Flagler County community to meet these needs. Open Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Contact: Sheila Smith email@example.com
Members of the ministry come together to grow spiritually and culturally to build friendships and support the parish community in prayer and projects. Parishioners of all cultural backgrounds are encouraged and welcome to join.
Contact: Marina Medina email@example.com
Music Ministry
The Music Ministry of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton strives to provide the very best and highest quality music for the Sacred Liturgy. The Music Ministry is made up of our Cantors, 10:00 am adult choir, 12:00 pm youth ensemble, as well as our dedicated instrumentalists that enhance the music at Mass.
Contact: Richard Dittus email@example.com
Perpetual Adoration
24/7…any hour of the day or night, adoration takes place at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, through the Church's continuing efforts to support the spirituality of the faithful. By being faithful to a Holy Hour of Adoration you can teach by example: "The young should be taught the value of Eucharistic Adoration." (St. John Paul II) There are often hours open for Adorers due to exigent circumstances, or on a regular basis.
Contact: Gilda Sadio firstname.lastname@example.com
Respect Life
The Respect Life Ministry is dedicated to defending human life from conception to natural death. Our ministry works to build a "Culture of Life" through prayer, education, and by promoting legislation that advances the dignity of all human life.
Contact: Andrew Shirvell email@example.com
On a scheduled basis the sacristans set up the sanctuary for all Masses: daily, weekend, funerals, weddings, etc. They prepare all vessels and elements used in the Mass, light the candles, change the altar linens and the linens used in the Mass proper. The sacristans are responsible to return the items to their proper places.
Contact: Elaine Leonard email@example.com
Seton Library
The aim of the Seton Library Ministry is to spread the word of our faith through Catholic books and literature for all parishioners and visitors.
The library cart is available in the Gathering Space after Sunday Masses.
Catholic books are accepted daily in the Seton Library Book Donation Box located in the Gathering Space.
Contact: Harriett Acocella; Donna Langford firstname.lastname@example.com
Spiritual Life Committee
Furthering the Pastor's goal to focus the ministries and parishioners on practicing proactive spirituality by utilizing parishioner time and talent. With the Holy Spirit, the Spiritual Life Committee will accomplish this by: (1) conducting retreats, reflections and other spiritual events that encourage active participation by adults, youth, and young children of the parish; (2) assisting with faith-based parish and interdenominational events; and (3) helping all ministries unite around their faith-based mission.
Contact: Carole Storme firstname.lastname@example.com
Seton Hall
This ministry provides the parish with a facility to host many events in the community with its openness, meeting amenities, and a full-service kitchen. It enables a venue for hundreds to volunteer time to the spiritually guided needs and events of the parish. The Hall also serves our school community as a kitchen and lunchroom.
Contact: Cathy Hrickewicz firstname.lastname@example.com
Sunday Hospitality
Sunday Hospitality is provided after the 8 am and 10 am Sunday masses. Coffee, juice, and donuts are distributed through our volunteers to Mass attendees so they may meet and greet each other. This is also a nice way to wait for the parking lot to empty. Parishioners can relax over a good cup of coffee and discuss the sermon, weather, or their children or grandchildren.
Contact: Ralph Moniello email@example.com
The ushers consist of men and women of all ages who are dedicated to serving God and their parish. Their primary responsibilities are welcoming parishioners and guests at Mass, assisting in seating them, taking up the collection, and facilitating the orderly reception of Holy Communion.
Contact: Jamie Burns email@example.com
Greeters come to their designated Mass twenty minutes before Mass and create a hospitable environment by cheerfully welcoming parishioners and visitors as they enter the church. This is a great ministry for individuals or families.
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
Welcome Station
"I was a stranger and you welcomed me." The main goal of this ministry is to reach out to newcomers with Christ-like love to acquaint them with the church facilities, and the many interesting and rewarding ways in which they can become part of the parish family.
Contact: email@example.com
Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is a core part of our Church, inspired by Catholic family where parishioners of all ages support one another to grow in faith. Our youth invigorate our parish as the future of our Catholic Church. We believe in leading teens closer to Christ, and central to our mission is connecting them to the life of the entire parish and infusing the surrounding community with the light of Christ. With the Blessed Mother Mary as our intercessor and guide, we seek to unleash the fullness of the Sacramental power present within the young Church. We want our young Church to Rise Up and be alive in the Spirit! It is in this unification that we are one in Him.
Welcoming youth to participate in music ministry and to serve as liturgical ministers especially at our 12:00 noon Mass on Sundays provides opportunities for teenagers to engage. We leverage Life Teen, a Eucharist-centered movement within the Roman Catholic Church, helping us to lead teenagers and their families into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. We invite youth to fun weekly Life Gatherings on Sundays for high school aged teens and Tuesday afternoons for middle school students. Opportunities to enter into greater faith and fellowship include: XLT Praise and Worship Adoration Nights, sports activities and game days, retreats, youth conferences, outreach works of charity serving the poor, speakers, summer camps, beach days, movie nights, socials and much more.
We invite all youth to come and bring your friends to experience the life-changing love of Jesus Christ.
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Materials Science and Engineering is an interesting field because at times it seems to contradict itself. It combines science, a theoretical field, and engineering, which is all about application. Materials range from aerogels, the lightest material ever made, to graphene, a single atom-thick sheet of which is 200 times stronger than steel. The new materials we make allow mankind to travel to the deepest abysses in the oceans and to the furthest reaches of our atmosphere and beyond. We design products to withstand incredible heat and blistering cold. Humans have been utilizing metallurgical techniques for millennia, yet we are still making new discoveries every day. One man who understood and embraced this contradiction was Gustave Eiffel.
If you've ever heard of a little town called Paris, you've probably heard of Eiffel and his tower there. It was intended to be the centerpiece for the 1889 World's Fair, and to remain assembled for just 20 years. It would serve as a demonstration of France's position on the forefront of engineering, of modern architecture, and of course on the cutting edge of culture. Eiffel himself was a surprising combination: a gifted engineer and a visionary modern architect.
"Are we to believe that because one is an engineer, one is not preoccupied by beauty in one's constructions, or that one does not seek to create elegance as well as solidity and durability? Is it not true that the very conditions which give strength also conform to the hidden rules of harmony?" –Gustave Eiffel
His vision for this tower was something unexpected, something entirely new in the realm of architecture, focusing on form rather than function. To make this tower a truly monumental structure, Eiffel planned for it to be more than 1000 feet high. Mathematicians of his era told him that after 780 feet, the tower would surely collapse. With some materials savvy, though, Eiffel was able to avoid this fate, and create a structure that is still standing today.
The reason for this stability is the chosen material, puddled iron. Eiffel wanted to utilize the new metallography techniques of his day to demonstrate the heightened strength of steel over stone, with less weight. Puddled iron, which is no longer in use today, had a few amazing properties which come from its production. All of its impurities are removed in a furnace, and then it is formed into balls. These balls are then wrought into rods or other materials which are necessary for construction. This unique process makes the surface of the puddled iron especially accepting of coatings, which has helped the tower to protect against its environment for more than 125 years. It has been painted 18 times in its history, and is on a regular schedule to continue receiving this treatment to protect it from the elements.
When the Eiffel Tower was first unveiled, almost all of Paris was in outrage, with critics describing it with such phrases as "this truly tragic street lamp" (Léon Bloy). Over the years, though, it became a symbol of national pride, and the city truly embraced its landmark. With the addition of a weather station on an upper landing and a radio transmitter at its top, the tower became functional as well as beautiful, and truly cemented itself as an integral part of the Paris landscape.
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Over the years I have come to realize that no matter how thin I may want to be the real reason I exercise is to control my rage. It turns out all of those grapevines and crunches and half-assed attempts at camel pose had nothing to do with my desire to be physically healthy and everything to do with my need to be mentally healthy.
My love-hate affair with fitness began when I discovered aerobics while attending college in the early 1990's. From the first grapevine I was hooked. My aerobic obsession eventually led me to the next level, step aerobics (aka aerobics on meth). In no time I was a full-blown junkie, attending class four to five times a week, the siren-call of Blue Swede's Hooked on a Feeling my theme song.
When I first started aerobics I was fat. I was fat and I was angry about being fat. That anger, coupled with a desire to finally lose my virginity, kept me coming back. With each kick, each twist, each punch — I was visually beating the shit out of my fat. I remember thinking:
If I keep doing this — (grapevine, left) — then maybe I won't be so fat — (knee up, kick!) — and then — (gasping for air; step, ball, change) — maybe someone will have sex with me.
Eventually I ooga-chaka'd my way from 220 pounds to 170 pounds, at long last achieving the kind of body that I assume helped to convince someone to sleep with me.
My love affair with aerobics faded after I left college. Our break-up sent me back to my first love food, a disastrous rebound that lasted for more than a decade until a friend suggested I try yoga. I was going through a rough patch at the time, the culmination of several years of bad choices, and the idea was yoga, with its breathing and focusing of the mind, would help to ground me. And it did.
It's amazing how much you can focus your mind when you really set your mind to it.
Of course while my fellow classmates were namaste-ing their way to a zen happiness I could never hope to achieve even on a good day, I was imagining elaborately-staged and fully-scripted revenge scenarios featuring a revolving cast of all the people I hated.
Yes, you could make the argument that this was a) not the intended purpose of yoga b) a perversion of all its philosophies and c) not healthy. However, I would argue that it was better to feel my feelings rather than swallow my rage. Ultimately I'm just not made for a 24/7 world of fluffy unicorn kitties with rainbows shooting out their asses. And besides, it's not like I would ever actually put these vengeful thoughts into action. I was simply allowing them to stop by for coffee and a quick chat before I returned to the business of living in the real world.
By the time we adopted our second son my lifestyle and schedule were no longer conducive to yoga. Unable to spare the two hours a day needed for the practice, I rebounded (again!) to the familiar and my mistresses of cake, donuts, ice cream, cereal and cookies. It wasn't long before the every day circus of two small children had me once again questioning my sanity as I teetered on the edge of a spectacular mental collapse.
Fortunately I discovered Zumba (aerobics for the new millennium) and spinning. While Zumba is fun — like dancing at a wedding, but sober — spinning allowed me to work out all of my new, parent-related aggressions. When Chris loses his glasses or Elijah insists on watching the same episode of Paw Patrol for the twentieth time, I simply head to spin class and bike my way to a different, quieter life.
Over the years parenthood has muted my rage and as a result I spend less time focusing on revenge fantasies. Still, on those days when I feel like I just can't make it to the top of the hill, I remember my yoga and I visualize what lies on the other side. I imagine myself cycling down the hill at top speed to the theme of Paw Patrol taking out a sea of passive-aggressive middle-aged women and Target vest-wearing lunatics.
My old friend, rage. She's just the push I need.


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Ex-fugitive pleads guilty in San Diego water pollution
A man who was extradited to San Diego from Malta on water-pollution charges pleaded guilty Thursday to dumping pollutants into San Diego Bay while repairing a boat in 2006.
Robert Fred Smith, 45, admitted in federal court that tiling concrete, paint and rust were dumped into the bay. Smith was brought back to San Diego under a new extradition treaty between the U.S. and Malta and a new get-tough attitude by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Smith faces a possible five years in prison when he is sentenced Oct. 26. A co-defendant, Joseph Anthony O'Connor, remains in Malta, awaiting extradition. The pair allegedly fled there while under investigation in the United States.
—Tony Perry in San Diego
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The cynical will no doubt hear about Hotels.com's Vacation Equality Project and assume it's one giant marketing opportunity: of course a company in the travel industry would want more people to take vacations!
However, if you talk to Taylor Cole, Director of Public Relations for Hotels.com in North America, you'll find that the company is in it for more than profit. "There are a number of strong benefits tied to vacation time," Cole says.
The problem, though, is that America is the only advanced economy that doesn't legally guarantee paid vacation time for workers. Whereas most similarly industrialized nations guarantee 20 days or more, America guarantees absolutely zero. The second lowest is Japan, which offers 10 — a rather large difference. The result is that 28 million people — 23 percent of the American population – do not receive any paid vacation or holiday time.
What's the Big Deal?
Perhaps readers are wondering why it matters. Why is vacation time so important that the Vacation Equality Project is sending more than 17,000 postcards to members of the House of Representative, urging them to create and enact legislation which would guarantee paid time off for all Americans?
Remember those benefits Cole mentioned above? It's more than just baseless conjecture or vague allusions to health. Vacation time is good for the American economy, good for employee health, and good for business in general.
"Vacation time boosts the economy," Cole says. "Just one extra day of earned leave for working Americans brings $73 billion annually into the American economy."
Similarly, "the lack of vacation can be hazardous to your health," Cole says. Vacations can reduce stress, which decreases risk of heart disease. According to the New York Times, one study found that "women who took a vacation once every six years or less are almost eight times more likely to develop coronary heart disease or have a heart attack than those who took at least two vacations a year." Another study found that men "who failed to take annual vacations had a 21 percent higher risk of death from all causes and were 32 percent more likely to die of a heart attack."
"Many of us know that job-related stress contributes to absenteeism and loss of productivity," Cole says. "It costs businesses money when we don't take vacation time." Just how much does it cost? According to the Paid Vacation Act of 2009 — which was not enacted — "job-related stress costs business $344 billion a year in absenteeism, lost productivity, and health costs."
In short, the American economy is losing out on billions of dollars annually because American workers don't get paid vacation time — not to mention the fact that no guaranteed vacation time is terrible for the heart.
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"We've found that change doesn't happen overnight," Cole says. "It's a long haul to get this legislation in place. It's going to take some time."
That being said, Cole feels the Vacation Equality Project is making "good strides toward building awareness" about the issue in America. The project started a petition on WhiteHouse.gov, which garnered thousands of signatures — leading to the aforementioned 17,000+ postcards. Similarly, the project's short film on the subject has attracted hundreds of thousands of views.
The Vacation Equality Project has also partnered with Take Back Your Time, which describes itself as "non-partisan coalition to challenge the epidemic of overwork, over-scheduling and time famine that now threatens our health, our relationships, our communities, and our environment." The organization, led by John De Graaf, has been "instrumental in working with legislators in the past on trying to get this implemented at the state level," Cole says.
"We think that vacation equality is something that needs to be added to the national dialogue," Cole says. Through raising awareness in the public eye, getting the attention of the House of Representatives, and partnering with other organizations, the Vacation Equality Project's leaders believe they can help bring Americans the vacation time they deserve.
"I think there is a lot that could happen," Cole says. "It may take time, and it may be a state-by-state measure," but Cole is optimistic.
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Cole says that those who support vacation equality and want to see legally guaranteed vacation time in America can do plenty to help and support the Vacation Equality Project. "They can still visit vacationequalityproject.com" to learn about the issue, she says. "Also, I encourage organizations to go to Take Back Your Time's website, because [John De Graaf] is working at the state level and seeing that legislation is raised to the docket for the spring 2015 legislative session."
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ACA motivates hospitals to step up their menus.
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UPS, DHL and FedEx want to play in health care, too - is there room?
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Following through on a subtle warning to take action on fixing the nation's broken immigration system, the White House announced late Thursday that it would launch a review of the United States' deportation practices to see if they could be enforced more humanely.
After a meeting between Obama and leaders of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the White House released a statement saying, "The president emphasized his deep concern about the pain too many families feel from the separation that comes from our broken immigration system."
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"He told the members that he has asked Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson to do an inventory of the department's current practices to see how it can conduct enforcement more humanely within the confines of the law," the statement, issued by White House Press Secretary Jay Carney, continued. "The president thanked the members of the CHC for their work on these challenging issues, and expressed his strong desire to work together to put pressure on congressional Republicans to pass bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform as soon as possible."
The Senate passed a comprehensive immigration reform bill last year, but House Republicans have yet to take meaningful action on the issue. In fact, the only immigration-related vote GOP leaders have allowed in that chamber was on an amendment to deport young undocumented immigrants, known as DREAMers, which passed with almost unanimous Republican support.
Though the president has made immigration reform a top priority of his second term, his administration has presided over more deportations than any in history --approximately 2 million to date. In 2012, Obama put a stop to deportations for DREAMers, but activists have hounded him to do more, even heckling him during a recent speech.
Earlier this month, the president held a town-hall-style meeting with Latinos where he pushed back against an accusation from Janet Murguia, head of the National Council of La Raza -- the nation's largest Latino advocacy group -- that he has become a "deporter-in-chief."
"[I'm] constrained in terms of what I am able to do," Obama said at the Newseum town hall last week, insisting that the onus is on Congress to pass legislation on the matter. "I cannot ignore those laws any more than I can ignore any of the other laws that are on the books."
Thursday's announcement, however, marks a shift in Obama's approach to reforming the nation's immigration system. Pro-immigration lawmakers applauded the effort.
"It is clear that the pleas from the community got through to the president," Democratic Illinois Rep. Luis Gutierrez said in a statement. "The CHC will work with him to keep families together."
Others noted that the White House review of deportation practices could ramp up pressure on House Republicans to work on comprehensive reform.
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Julio Urias rejoins Dodgers as NL playoff race tightens
As the National League playoff race heads to the wire, the Dodgers have added another weapon to their bullpen.
Los Angeles called up left-hander Julio Urias on Monday, priming him for his first major league appearance since he injured his shoulder in May 2017.
The Los Angeles Dodgers today recalled LHP Julio Urías from Triple-A Oklahoma City.— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 10, 2018
Urias made his big-league debut two years ago as a 19-year-old, posting a 3.39 ERA in 18 appearances, all but three starts. He even got a start in the NLCS against the Cubs. But he struggled out of the gate in 2017 and underwent shoulder surgery last June, putting his remarkable ascent on hold.
Urias' minor league rehab outings have been adventurous. In 11 2/3 innings, he has struck out 19 — while also walking seven batters, hitting another, and surrendering three home runs among his 10 hits allowed.
While Urias throws hard, he relies heavily on his offspeed pitches. The feel required to service his entire repertoire might not be back just yet, but the Dodgers decided to at least give him a look while giving Dave Roberts another option in a bullpen that has caused him some headaches this season.
Los Angeles (78-65) enters Monday a half-game behind the Rockies in the NL West and a game behind the Cardinals for the final wild-card spot.


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U.S.: Carrying Out Egypt's Death Sentences Would Be 'Unconscionable'
The 529 death sentences for members of outlawed Muslim Brotherhood will play into U.S. aid policy toward country, State Department says.
The United States said on Tuesday that it would be "unconscionable" for Egypt to carry out the death sentences given to 529 members of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood by an Egyptian court.
- Egypt Court Sentences 529 Morsi Supporters to Death
- Three Years On, Egyptians Fear Future Darker Than Mubarak Era
- Egyptian Rights Groups Fume Over Islamist Death Sentences
- Global Executions Up 15 Percent in 2013, Amnesty Reports
- U.K.'s Cameron Orders Probe of Muslim Brotherhood
- UN Rights Chief Slams Egypt Over Mass Death Sentences
State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said the death sentences given on Monday by the Egyptian court and the start of another mass trial on Tuesday of the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood and 682 others "represent a flagrant disregard for basic standards of justice."
"The imposition of the death penalty for 529 defendants after a two-day summary proceeding cannot be reconciled with Egypt's obligations under international human rights law, and its implementation of these sentences ... would be unconscionable," Harf told a new briefing.
Harf said the United States is "currently evaluating our aid policy" toward Egypt and that "everything that happens on the ground, including this, will play into the decision about where our assistance relationship goes from here."
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on March 12 he would decide "in the days ahead" whether to resume U.S. aid to Egypt after suspending the funds last year over the ouster of President Mohamed Mursi and a crackdown against protesters.
The court in Minya, Egypt issued its ruling on Monday after only two sessions in which the defendants' lawyers complained they had no chance to present their case.
Those convicted are part of a group of 545 defendants on trial for the killing of a police officer, attempted killing of two others, attacking a police station and other acts of violence.
More than 150 suspects stood trial, the others were tried in absentia. Sixteen were acquitted.
The defendants were arrested after violent demonstrations that were a backlash for the police crackdown in August on pro-Morsi sit-ins in Cairo that killed hundreds of people.


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Talks and Presentations available from the Dickens Fellowships for clubs and societies. These may be tailored to particular requirements.
Introducing Mr Dickens: Portsmouth's Genius
Dickens and his Women
Dickens and Italy
A New Slant on The Break-up of the Dickens Marriage
Dickens and the Law
Dickens and the Isle of Wight
Dickens and Ghosts
Boz, Birth and Babies
Dickens and the Theatre
Dickens the Film Maker (uses VCR and TV, can last 40 minutes to two hours, as required)
Dickens and a View of Victorian Children
Dickens and his Family
Dickens, Science and Spontaneous Combustion
A Dickens Christmas
Dickens Meets Wilkie Collins - A Change of Life
Dickens and the Sea
Dickens and Brunel - Portsmouth's Parallel Geniuses
Hard Times for Women
Ladies in Dickens
The Background to Hard Times
Dickens, Food and Drink
Dickens, Family and Christmas
The Launching of Dickens
Dickens, Schooling and Education
Paradoxes in Nicholas Nickleby
If you would like further information or would like to book one of these Talks please contact:
Mrs S Healey, Chairman, Professor A J Pointon, Chairman
Birthplace Branch of the Dickens Fellowship University Branch of the Dickens Fellowship
1 Seabird Way 11 St Colmans Avenue
Lower Quay Portsmouth Po6 2JJ
Fareham PO16 0RF
(Phone numbers: Mrs Healey (01329) 319777
Prof Pointon (023) 92382241 (evenings/weekends/messages)) <email@example.com>
It is also possible to provide:
Readings from Dickens (including adaptations of such works as Christmas Carol).
Group visits to Dickens's Birthplace (including Evening) with tour and talk.
Other Portsmouth related talks available are;
The Magic Brunels
The Birth of Sherlock Holmes
Portsmouth's Jonas Hanway – the Man who saved the Children
General Sir Charles James Napier – "The Best of Men"
Portsmouth, Helen Duncan & the Last Witchcraft Trial


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The Beyond: Composer's CutOctober 2 | 7:30pm / Special Double Feature with CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD / West Coast Premiere / WITH LIVE RESCORE BY FABIO FRIZZI + 7 PIECE ORCHESTRA AND ASH VS EVIL DEAD SEASON 2 PREMIERE WITH BRUCE CAMPBELL IN PERSON BEFORE PERFORMANCE
West Coast Premiere
Double Feature with CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD
Legendary Italian composer Fabio Frizzi and his band perform an expanded live rescore of Lucio Fulci's gothic classic THE BEYOND.
Legendary composer Fabio Frizzi returns to Los Angeles to perform THE BEYOND: Composer's Cut, the first ever live rescore of Lucio Fulci's masterpiece, THE BEYOND, and is accompanied by two screenings of the living dead.
Deep in the bowels of a recording studio in Rome during 2015 Fabio Frizzi re-discovered his complete score to Lucio Fulci's delirious splatter classic THE BEYOND.
The original composition featured nearly double the amount of music that finally ended up in the film , after listening Fabio decided he wanted to bring new life to both the score and the music and the seed was planted, celebrate the life of Lucio and offer fans something they had never before had the chance to experience.
The Beyond shown with all of the originally intended music alongside some newly written themes especially for these shows.
Fabio went back to the drawing board recovering & re scoring original cues making them flow seamlessly throughout the film, he then asked his band to perform and THE BEYOND: Composer's Cut was born.
Come and experience THE BEYOND as you have never seen it before, watch a completely uncut version of the film with all dialogue and sound effects in place and the added bonus of Maestro Frizzi and his band performing the score live in the same room.
Spencer Hickman
Special Thanks to Grindhouse Releasing
Guests: Live Rescore by Fabio Frizzi + 7 Piece Orchestra & ASH VS EVIL DEAD Season 2 Premiere with Bruce Campbell in Person Before Performance
Director: Lucio Fulci
Composer: Fabio Frizzi
Country: Italy
Runtime: 85 minutes
Year: 1981
General Tickets:
VIP Tickets:
VIP package is limited to 60 tickets and includes:
- Meet and greet signing session with Fabio Frizzi
- Early entry to view sound check
- First access to seating
- An exclusive 12″ x 18″ small batch, hand silkscreen print on 100# rag paper print. Limited and numbered edition of 60.
For VIP ticket holders
– Soundcheck: 5:30pm – 6:00pm
– Signing: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
*Please note that Fabio Frizzi will only be able to sign a maximum of two items per person
For general admission ticket holders
– Doors open: 6:30pm
Evening Schedule
– Sneak Screening: 7:45pm
– The Beyond: Composer's Cut: 8:15pm
– Gates of Hell: 10:00pm


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The Kapi'olani Community College STEM Summer Bridge is an intensive six-week program for recent Hawaii high school graduates interested in exploring careers in natural sciences and engineering. To help students familiarize themselves with the college environment and establish a strong foundation in math and science, students are mentored by college faculty and student peers in a supportive and engaging setting. The program runs Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a two-hour math course, collaborative study time, and hands-on activities. The program has two tracks: HāKilo (ecology) or 'IKE (engineering) that feature learning and work opportunities in these fields each afternoon. Over the summer, students not only learn about college, they also explore the relevance of modern science and engineering to sustainability and Hawai'i's past, present, and future.
In the HāKilo Summer Ecology Experience, students explore ecology through 'āina focused activities. Projects have included biodiesel processing and ahupua'a-level water quality assessment in urban O'ahu and this year will focus on poi and kalo microbiology and aquaponics food systems. Students meet professionals, participate in service learning, and through direct experience, learn about careers in environmental fields from natural resource management to oceanography.
In the 'IKE Summer Engineering Experience, students explore engineering through hands-on design projects. Projects this year will focus on aquaponics energy and pumping systems and electric guitar design and construction. Through visits to different sites, students learn about opportunities in sustainability-related engineering on O'ahu. Students opting to continue on the Kapi'olani CC 'IKE pre-engineering pathway move together as a cohort in the following years to ensure successful transfer to the UHM College of Engineering. 'IKE SEE1 is part of a 6-campus collaboration to build stronger UH system pre-engineering pathways. Participating campuses include also Windward, Leeward, Honolulu Community Colleges and UH Maui College. To view photos and videos of the Summer Bridge Programs, please see the links below:
- HāKilo 1 Summer Bridge Photos
- HāKilo 2 Summer Bridge Photos
- HāKilo Presentations Photos – The HāKilo 1 students presented on what they had learned through their geo-caching exercises. The HāKilo 2 students presented on the research they performed at Ulupo Heiau. The photos from the presentation can be viewed in the photo section of the official STEM Program website.
- 'IKE Summer Bridge Photos
- 'IKE Presentations Videos – During the final week of the 'IKE Summer Bridge Program, the students gave presentations on what they had learned through the guitar building exercise. The videos can be viewed in the video section of the official STEM Program Facebook page.
- Math Emporium Photos – Photos from the math emporium, which was held every morning during the Summer Bridge Program. The math emporium included all of the students from all three of the Summer Bridges. Learn more about the math emporium model.


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Gary Lineker and his wife Danielle are currently enjoying a break in the beautiful St. Barths where every celebrity seems to be vacationing at the moment.
I have a soft spot for WAGs; I don't think I have ever been shy about that fact.
Danielle Lineker is my current fave as she has a touch of Queen WAG Victoria Beckham about her with the long, glossy locks, the superstar shades and the pout, plus she also has great taste in fashion, which is quite rare for a WAG.
On this occasion she was spotted working the global-traveller trend, wearing an Etoile Isabel Marant Buny smock top.
The delicately embroidered top was teamed with tiny black shorts and silver jewels. I love the pop of hot pink on her nails.
You can buy Danielle's Étoile Isabel Marant top from
Net-A-Porter International and Matches Fashion.
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VANCOUVER — A small crowd of dedicated Dalai Lama supporters greeted the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader upon his arrival at the Shangri-La hotel in downtown Vancouver Saturday evening.
The Dalai Lama is in Vancouver for four days to co-host the 2009 Vancouver Peace Summit.
"We're here to acknowledge his presence and we're proud to be here to witness this event," said Pema Wamgchen, 35, who is Buddhist and came to Vancouver from Tibet seven years ago.
The crowd of about 100 people consisted mostly of Tibetan-Canadians and Buddhists. Many said the peace conference is an opportunity to raise awareness of China's 49-year occupation of Tibet.
Tenzin Lhalungpa, a Vancouver resident who immigrated from the northeast region of India, came downtown to simply catch a glimpse of the Dalai Lama. A Buddhist, Lhalungpa came to Canada in 1971 as a teenager and raised a family. He said many political issues concerning Tibet are not officially recognized by foreign governments like Canada.
"When the Dalai Lama comes to Vancouver no one wants to talk about the occupation of Tibet by China."
Wamgchen and his friend shared similar sentiments.
"We're ignored," Wamgchen said.
"This is a chance for people to have a look at what's going on in Tibet. The issue of Tibet has never been brought to the table."
The crowd waited outside for close to two hours for the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, to arrive. Strong winds blew around white khatas held by people who hoped the Dalai Lama would take the thin silk scarves and put them around their necks as a symbolic blessing.
The Dalai Lama arrived in a black luxury sedan at 5 p.m. and was greeted by nine Buddhist monks who wore traditional red and orange robes and played ceremonial musical instruments as he walked into the hotel.
Many like Grade 10 student Tenzin Butsang brought flowers to give to the Dalai Lama, however, he was quickly ushered into the hotel and only managed to share a few bows with the crowd along the way.
"Just being in his presence is overwhelming," said Dolkar McBride, who was all smiles after seeing the Dalai Lama only a few feet away.
Inside the hotel he was greeted by hotel staff and event organizers. Yiga Phuntsok, a 15 year-old high school student from South Surrey, was chosen by the Tibetan Cultural Society of B.C. to present a ceremonial silver cup with wine to the Dalai Lama.
Although the moment to present the cup escaped Phuntsok she was still at a loss for words after seeing him and described the moment as "great" despite acknowledging she was nervous.
The Dalai Lama will participate in a panel discussion with other Nobel Laureates at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of B.C. Sunday morning.
On Tuesday he will speak at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Vancouver, which includes a conversation with Maria Shriver.


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Do you like to be a bit different, stand out from the crowd, go down the road less travelled?
Dare to go where there is no path?
Wecome to From Here 2 Timbuktu, the African adventure travel company with a different perspective.
Here are just a few of the reasons why you should choose us to lead you along the road less travelled...
1. We can take you to a village as a guest rather than a tourist, get you in on the party rather than have it put on for you and send you into barely trodden gorilla country.
2. We aim to give you a perspective changing experience of modern, vibrant, progressing West Africa and to ensure that your trip has a positive impact on the amazing communities visited.
3. We guarantee your trip.
4. Our clients range from 20 year old gap students and a 90 year-old retired Doctor, second world war vets and accountants.
5. Our long term relationships with the communities that host our trips, our local contacts and our experience and on the ground knowledge of African travel make our trips informed, secure and fun. You will return with Africa and us in your hearts, we promise.
6. We aim to give our clients the spirit of independent travel in an organised context.
7. We believe in giving something back to the remote communities which host us. We have two schools programmes, one in Mali and one in Cameroon.
Take the road less travelled from wherever you are to an unusual destination, somehere From Here 2 Timbuktu.


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It's my great pleasure to announce a giveaway courtesy of Shoozles Fused Glass.
Located in Illinois, artist Michelle got started making jewelry by trading a recliner for a ceramic kiln. While her friends babysat her triplets, Michelle took classes to learn how to use her kiln and now she makes wearable art.
I love wearing Michelle's pieces. They're fun, unique, affordable and expressive. I'm a bit of an addict.
Michelle has very graciously offered this jingle charm (located below) as a giveaway on my blog. In order to enter, you will need to do the following:
1. "Like" the Shoozles Fused Glass page on Facebook by clicking here.
2. Leave a comment on this blog post (not my Facebook page) and tell me what you enjoy. Do you enjoy collecting old books? Do you enjoy charting new territory in the kitchen? What do you enjoy doing that refuels you?
USA entries only, please. A winner will be selected on Friday, June 7, 2013.


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Karen E Joyce
Karen E Joyce
Nashua, NH, United States
About Karen E Joyce
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts The language of painting opens up a field of inquiry that constitutes my experience: the exchange between the past and present that keeps me moving forward, giving me the opportunity to explore and record my interaction with the events that emerge through my participation. Completing the cycle is the material, process and context of metaphor in action providing me with an avenue of direct experience that allows a momentary, weighted, transitory glimpse of the truth that is my reality. karenjoyce.com
Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, MAE
Harvard Extension, Cambridge, MA
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
San Francisco Art Institute MFA
University of Wisconsin, Bachelor of Science
Wildwood Opal Alice Studio - Nashua, NH
2010 Art Therapy!
2009 Lesley University Gallery - Cambridge, MA
2008 SWAN Day 2008 - Nashua, NH
2007 Florence Biennale - Florence, Italy
2006 Don O'Melveny Gallery - West Hollywood, CA
2004 The Election Show, Illinois State University - Normal, IL
2004 Extremely Shorts 7, Aurora Picture Show - Houston, TX
2003 Shikishi: Gifts of Art for the New Year - Walnut Creek, CA
2000 GypsyCircus Studios - Memphis, TN
1998 Open Studio - Drawing from the figure - Germantown, TN
1997 Arkansas Art Center, 24th Prints, Drawings - Little Rock, AK
1996 VAAN Annual Art Exhibit, Watkins Institute - Nashville, TN
1996 untitled Artopia, Marathon Village - Nashville, TN
1992 WCA Book Show, Mills College - Oakland, CA
1991 Three East Bay Artists, Pacific Bell - San Ramon, CA
1990 San Francisco Art Institute, Walter McBean Gallery - San Francisco, CA
1990 Artspace, Installation for Corners Show - San Francisco, CA
1987 San Francisco Art Institute, Annual Show - San Francisco, CA
1985 The Point Gallery, Inaugural Gallery - San Francisco, CA,
Poetry of Live versus Death: Art Therapy Unpublished manuscript, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
For This I am Grateful, Everyday Wisdom Press
Healing Children: Therapeutic Space in Child Art Therapies Unpublished manuscript, University of California, Berkeley, CA


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As employment law constantly changes, the attorneys at Bean, Kinney & Korman stay up to date on the law as it develops. Our blog topics focus on those changes and what you need to know about them, ranging from severance agreements and the FLSA to social media in the workplace and recent court decisions. If you are interested in having us cover a specific topic, please let us know.
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On July 21, 2014, President Obama issued an executive order that amends Executive Orders 11478 and 11246 by adding LGBT anti-discrimination protections. President Obama took this action after Congress failed to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which would have prohibited all employers with fifteen or more employees from discriminating based on "sexual orientation" or "gender identity."
Executive Order 11478 protects federal employees against certain types of discrimination. When President Nixon issued Executive Order 11478 in 1969, it barred discrimination "because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or age." Subsequently, President Clinton amended Executive Order 11478 to include "sexual orientation." President Obama's executive order, which is effective immediately, provides further protections for federal employees by prohibiting discrimination based on "gender identity."
Executive Order 11246, which President Johnson issued in 1965, only governs federal contractors and federally-assisted construction contractors and subcontractors who perform more than $10,000 in Government business in one year. Since 1965, these employers have been prohibited from discriminating against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of "race, color, religion, sex, or national origin."
President Obama's executive order adds "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" to the list of protected categories. Within ninety days of President Obama's executive order, the Department of Labor must prepare regulations to enforce the new prohibitions against "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" discrimination. These regulations will only "apply to contracts entered into on or after the effective date" of the Department of Labor's regulations.
Notably, President Obama's executive order does not grant an exemption to religiously affiliated contractors that oppose gay rights. However, President Obama left untouched the religious exemption instituted by President George W. Bush through Executive Order 13279. Executive Order 13279 allows religiously affiliated contractors to consider religion when hiring. This means that despite President Obama's executive order, a male applicant for a nonreligious position within a Catholic organization may be rejected because he is not Catholic, but not because he is homosexual or identifies as a female.
What does this mean for businesses?
President Obama's executive order will likely do little to increase Executive Order 11478's scope. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has already held that discrimination due to an individual being transgender qualifies as sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Other federal agencies also take this view. Accordingly, President Obama stated he added "gender identity" because he believed it is important to have an explicit prohibition.
Although the White House announced the July 21st executive order will affect 24,000 companies with federal contracts that collectively employ one-fifth of the nation's workforce, this executive order will likely have a limited impact in the District of Columbia and Maryland. This is because these jurisdictions' employment non-discrimination laws already cover "sexual orientation" and "gender identity."
President Obama's executive order could have a more substantial impact in Virginia. In January 2014, Governor McAuliffe issued Executive Order Number One, which bans employment discrimination based on "sexual orientation" and "gender identity," but these protections only extend to state employees. Further, the White House noted 91% of Fortune 500 companies have "sexual orientation" non-discrimination polices and 61% of Fortune 500 companies prohibit discrimination based on "gender identity." These percentages of Fortune 500 companies might include federal contractors located in Virginia.
Despite these efforts by private companies, the District of Columbia, and Maryland, federal contractors that fall within Executive Order 11246 may have to comply with federal regulations that are more stringent than their internal rules or local laws. The impact of President Obama's executive order will likely not be apparent until the Department of Labor announces the new regulations for "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" discrimination in the coming months.
Andrew DeMaio is a former law clerk at Bean, Kinney & Korman entering his third year at George Mason University School of Law.


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East Towne Veterinary Clinic is committed to providing the best possible patient care. In September 2012, we took another step towards advancing our level of care by providing Laser Therapy Treatment to our pet patients.
All of our surgery and dentistry patients receive a laser therapy treatment after their procedure to reduce pain and speed the healing process. Laser Therapy is also a great treatment option for many acute and chronic conditions that companion animals may experience.
What is Laser Therapy?
A surgery-free, drug-free, non-invasive treatment that will:
- Reduce pain
- Reduce inflammation
- Speed healing
How does Laser Therapy work?
Laser light is delivered through a non-invasive headpiece to treat the affected area. Your pet may feel soothing warmth. Most treatments take a matter of minutes.
Laser therapy has been scientifically proven to be successful in treating post-surgical pain and many acute and chronic conditions.
Acute Conditions
Wounds, allergies, infections, cuts/bites, inflammation, tooth extraction pain, sprains, strains, fractures, post-surgical healing and pain.
Chronic Conditions
Inflammatory bowel disease, lick granulomas, geriatric care, arthritis, otitis, feline acne, degenerative joint disease, hip dysplasia and more.
Spike, one of our canine patients, had an open wound for months that wasn't healing, so Dr. Gilbertson put him on a 6-session laser therapy treatment plan. Spike visited us twice a week and by the sixth treatment the wound was scabbed over and healing.
Please read these
Laser Therapy
What are the costs?
Treatment recommendations are unique to each patient and condition. Your pet's veterinarian will determine how often and how many treatments your pet should have based on its condition.
Laser therapy sessions can be priced individually or in packages.
*All packages include 6 treatments and a follow-up examination that is to be given at the time of the sixth treatment.


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Call the team on 0141 339 4466 for more information
Plot of Land
Excellent opportunity to purchase Plot 5A, a section of grassland located in the picturesque locale of Olgrinmore. The plot is approx. 1 acre in size and could suit a variety of uses including glamping pods or a potential holiday home subject to local planning and consents.
Development of this plot would make for a perfect city escape or peaceful retreat with local amenities located a short distance away in Halkirk. It is believed that as landowner you have the potential to apply for a firearms license with Police Scotl
Scenic Locale
Interesting builder/investor project
Excellent potential
Approx 1 Acre plot
Unique opportunity
Located a short drive from Halkirk which benefits from a local primary school, a convenience store and hotels. There are bus links into the most northerly town of Thurso and further South. Whilst in Wick which is some 15 miles away, the airport and Caithness General Hospital can be found.
Local Authority
Highland Council
Additional Fees
Administration Charge - Purchasers will be required to pay an auction fee of 1% of the purchase price subject to a minimum of £3,000 inc VAT unless otherwise stated
Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.