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Professor Viva Bartkus
Viva Bartkus is an Associate Professor of Management at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Bartkus graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with masters and bachelors degrees in economics, and then completed her doctorate and masters in international relations at Oxford University, while on a Rhodes Scholarship. She started Business on the Frontlines with former Dean Carolyn Woo based on her conviction that business needs to be part of the development equation, particularly in formerly war-torn countries and based on her deeply held belief of the inherent human dignity in a good day's work. Through her guidance, Business on the Frontlines has become a core feature of the Notre Dame MBA, having been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the ten most innovative MBA courses. Her stories from the frontlines, from South Sudan to Tibet to the fall of the Berlin Wall, inspire BOTFL students to use their skills to serve those most in need.
Her first book investigating nationalism, self-determination, and why groups attempt secession, The Dynamic of Secession, was published by Cambridge University Press (1999). Her current research and teaching interests concentrate on two distinct areas: the leadership approaches most effective in solving complex business problems and the social capital of communities that enables collaboration. She also authored two books that were published in 2008: Getting It Right: Notre Dame on Leadership and Judgment in Business, with Ed Conlon and Social Capital: Reaching Out, Reaching In, with Jim Davis. Prior to joining the faculty at Notre Dame, Dr. Bartkus spent ten years serving healthcare, industrial, retail, and high tech clients to overcome their strategic, operational, and organizational challenges while at McKinsey & Company, the last four years as a partner of the firm. She can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com
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Elliot Quest from Ansimuz Games is available now for purchase and download at Mac Game Store. The Kickstarter funded adventure/RPG hybrid was inspired by Zelda II: The Adventure of Link and gives players the chance to explore the mysterious Urele island in search of an ancient demon.
Elliot Quest is an adventure/RPG where players explore the mysterious Urele island in search of an ancient demon. With 5 dungeons to conquer, 18 bosses to defeat, and countless treasures to discover.Features:An expansive island to explore with over 16 unique bossesCustomize your character with an engaging Level Up SystemChain attacks to make enemies drop more itemsExperiment with different magic attacks to defeat Elliots enemiesSolve puzzles to find hidden crystals and access secret areasHunt powerful monsters to find powerful weapons3 unique endings based on your decisionsOriginal Music by Michael ChaitEasy to pick up but difficult to masterRequirements:Mac OS X 10.8 or later2 GB RAM
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Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are small-sized edible seeds of a desert plant Salvia hispanica. As its name stands for strength, these seeds are a powerhouse of several healthy nutrients. Though native to Mexico and Guatemala, these seeds are immensely popular around the world. Chia seeds, with their mild and nutty flavor, can be treated as whole-grain containing healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, antioxidants and calcium. They are recognized for reducing food cravings, thus, giving a feeling of satiation. They are also potent enhancers of good cholesterol or HDL.


text: The Honda CBR600RR represented a great leap forward for the 600cc Supersport class when it was launched in 2003. Now it's been updated..."Building on the MotoGP-specced the RC211V," Honda SA says, "the CBR600RR not only redefined performance parameters on the road with its flexible, yet high-revving engine and pin-sharp handling, but also went on to win the FIM World Supersports championship six years in a row."According to Honda the 2013 CBR600RR has "improved race-track performance for riders of all experience levels".'IMPROVED SENSE OF CONNECTION'The new bike's styling is a blend of Honda's current RC213V MotoGP race bike with aerodynamic cues taken from the 2011 RC212V. The front suspension has had the lion's share of the improvements as Honda bolstered the bike's handling with an adjustable, inverted front fork with a 41mm diameter inner tube. This larger-diameter piston gives a 3.5 times larger pressure-bearing area for precise damping without delay from the initial phase, resulting in a more comfortable ride.According to Honda: "Riding on ordinary roads is more comfortable than before and when the bike is taken to the limit on a track, there's an improved sense of connection with the tarmac when braking."The rear suspension has no shock top-mount on the frame, a system unique to Honda. The shock mounts to the upper part of the swingarm and the lower link, operate independently of swingarm movement. This allows for better stability when cornering and delivers more traction and turning ability.Continued development of the Unit Pro-Link system has resulted in much better low speed performance, Honda adds.The CBR600RR's frame is constructed of twin aluminium tubes, the wheel rims are the same 12-spoke design as those on the CBR1000RR, twin 310mm front discs with four-pot calipers and a lightweight single-piston caliper and 220mm rear disc have braking covered.Its aerodynamic package, Honda says, draws on Honda's MotoGP machines. The result is 6.5% less drag than the previous model in a normal riding position and 5% less when prone.88KW ON TAPPowering the bike is a 599cc, liquid-cooled DOHC quad-valve four-cylinder engine capable of 88kW at 13 500rpm and 66Nm at 11 250rpm. Honda's engineers focused on throttle response across the entire rev-range rather than improved power and torque.The DAIS (direct air induction system) channel air directly through the intake situated in the middle of the front fairing (the area subjected to the greatest air pressure) and into the airbox via the steering head duct.New ECU mapping upgrades the PGM-DSFI (programmed dual sequential fuel-injection system) to optimise power and torque output characteristics.PRICEHonda CBR600RR - R119 900


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Irish High Court's first engagement with litigation funding
AUTHOR(S): Sharon Daly
PRACTICE AREA GROUP: Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
The Defendants in the ongoing Persona litigation (Persona Digital Telephony Ltd & Anor v Minister for Public Enterprise, & Ors [2015] IEHC 457) were successful in their recent application to the High Court seeking disclosure of the litigation funding agreement (the "Funding Agreement") which the Plaintiffs entered into with Harbour Fund III Limited Partnership ("Harbour"), a specialist litigation funding company. However, in the interests of ensuring the Plaintiffs' rights in the litigation were not irreparably damaged, the Court ordered that the Plaintiffs were entitled to redact specified key elements of the Funding Agreement.
The Plaintiffs, Persona Digital Telephony Ltd ("Persona") and Sigma Wireless Networks Limited ("Sigma"), were unsuccessful applicants in the competition for Ireland's second GSM mobile telephone licence in 1996. Persona and Sigma are suing the State for damages on the basis that the competition was unfairly conducted. As the Plaintiffs are impecunious, allegedly as a result of the Defendants' wrongdoing, they entered into the Funding Agreement with Harbour to fund the litigation, which they could not otherwise bring.
Persona and Sigma issued a motion seeking a declaration from the Court that, by entering into a litigation funding arrangement with Harbour, they are not engaged in an abuse of process and / or are not contravening the rules on maintenance and champerty (the "Funding Application").
However, the Plaintiffs refused to provide the State with a copy of the Funding Agreement in advance of the application, arguing that its disclosure would confer on the State an unnecessary, unfair and disproportionate litigation advantage in the main proceedings. In the case Thema International Fund plc v HSBC Institutional Trust Services Ireland Limited [2011] 3 IR 654, the Court stated that providing detailed information about funding to an adversary was bound to convey a litigation advantage. This would arise, for instance, because an opponent in litigation may take tactical steps with a view to exhausting the other side's financial resources and consequent ability to bring or defend the proceedings.
In order to avoid this outcome, yet still obtain the Court's approval of the Funding Agreement, the Plaintiffs made a number of averments as to the contents of the Funding Agreement on affidavit. In particular, they confirmed that they would have full control of the litigation with no interference from Harbour whose only involvement would be as a funder. In response, the State applied to the Court for an order compelling the Plaintiffs to disclose the Funding Agreement in advance of the Funding Application.
In reaching its decision on the State's request, the Court acknowledged that the disclosure of the Funding Agreement could provide the State with an unfair and disproportionate litigation advantage. However, the Judge was equally conscious of the entirely novel nature of the application and emphasised that, in circumstances where the courts in this jurisdiction are not familiar with litigation funding agreements, it was appropriate for the Court and all parties to the proceedings to have sight of the Funding Agreement.
However, in seeking to strike an appropriate balance between the rights of the parties, the Court ordered that the Funding Agreement be disclosed with the following information redacted: (i) the funding budget; (ii) details of the timeline; (iii) details of the terms and circumstances on which the funder will release funding from time to time; (iv) the details of the funder's remuneration; and (v) precise circumstances in which the funder may terminate funding. The Court emphasised that it may be necessary for these details to be disclosed during the Funding Application.
The Court also rejected the State's argument that the Plaintiffs had waived privilege in the Funding Agreement by deploying it on affidavit, noting that a party will only "deploy" a document where it is used for the advancement of a particular point in the substantive or "truly interlocutory" proceedings. The present case was distinguishable on the basis that the existence of the Funding Agreement had to be revealed for the purposes of the Funding Application.
With this preliminary issue having now been decided, the question of whether the Funding Agreement is champertous will be heard by the High Court in November. While there was a decision in relation to after the event insurance funding (the Greenclean case), this will be the first time the issue of third party funding will have been litigated before the Irish courts and the decision, which has the potential to shape the Irish litigation landscape in the coming years, will be awaited with interest by lawyers and litigants alike


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Chicago (IL), le 2 mars 2012. Discours prononcé par le Consul général de France à l'occasion de la Nuit des étoiles 2012
(Gala de la Chambre de Commerce Franco-Américaine de Chicago)
Chicago (IL), March 2, 2012. Speech given by the Consul General on the occasion of the "Nuit des étoiles", the Annual Gala of the French-American Chamber of Commerce, Chicago Chapter.
I would like to start by thanking and congratulating our gracious hosts, Juan Luis Goujon, President of the Chicago Chapter of the French-American Chamber of Commerce and Emmanuèle Van Houdenhoven, Executive Director, for organizing such an inspiring evening. Together, we are celebrating 20 years of la Nuit des Etoîles, 20 years of inspiration.
Last Sunday, in Hollywood, we celebrated a Night of the Stars where France shined. Without daring to quote the words of Jean Dujardin during acceptance speech, I will just say that tonight we are in for a terrific time !
Before addressing French-American relations, I would like to highlight the importance of the historical background between our two countries. France and the United States have been tied since the first French explorers discovered the New World in the XVII century. I'm proud to say that my hometown, La Rochelle, was the main port of departure for great expeditions. During the course of history, in times of difficulty and hardship, America and France have always stood side by side, supported one another, and fought for each other's freedom. France was the first ally of the young United States and sent thousands of troops to help American colonies win their independence. Twice during the last century, the United States helped us preserve our independence and democracy. France will never forget the sacrifices made by so many Americans to restore our freedom. "The French will never forget" were the very words written on the massive Twin Towers replica displayed at the Trocadero, in front of the Eiffel Tower, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of September 11.
France and the U.S have a unique relationship based on multifaceted cooperation and common values. Our two countries continue to share a global vision on the Challenges ahead. One of them is the smooth integration of the emerging countries in a world order which was originally defined without them 65 years ago. The question is how to generate adequate levels of international cooperation to effectively tackle a range of shared problems and to define a new cooperative pattern for global governance. Chicago, will be at the very heart of these crucial discussions during the G8 and NATO Summits in May.
As you know, France is not only what we see in woody Allen movies, and fashion magazines, a nice country with good food, good wine, or the first tourist destination in the world. France has much more to offer. It is a major economy providing countless opportunities for business and investments.
France, with a growing population of 64.3 million inhabitants, is the 5th largest economy in the world and the second largest in Europe. It is a country with top infrastructures in the areas of transportation and energy, the world's second largest agricultural producer after the US.
France is an open economy with a global outlook. Foreign companies in France account for over 40 % of French exports and over 20 % of R&D spending.
France is a "scientific country" home of some of the best management, mathematics and engineering schools in the world and with the most attractive research tax credit in Europe.
The USA is France's largest trading partner outside of the EU but more importantly, it is the first foreign investor in France and the first destination of French investments. In 2010, Illinois was ranked third among the top States expanding in France. One of the main recent investments was made by Kraft Foods who put about 20 million dollars towards a new European R&D center in Saclay, just outside of Paris. Let's not forget other major local companies that have heavily invested in France like McDonald's Corporation, The Sara Lee Corporation, Motorola, Abott, Caterpillar and many more. I would like to remind you that Invest in France has a dynamic office in Chicago and that Michel Gilbert, his President, is with us tonight.
Today, the Chicago area is benefiting from some 200 French companies generating around 25.000 jobs, among them, key companies such as Veolia Waters Americas, Schneider Electric, Alcatel/Lucent, BPI or Publicis just to name a few. They are active in many areas but especially strategic sectors and innovative industries : transit, water, energy and virtual connection ; all areas that will shape the economic future of this region and the quality of life of its inhabitants.
In that context, the French American Chamber of Commerce is doing an outstanding job in supporting and assisting French companies' development and activities, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship by setting a strong network linking the French and American business community. The Chamber is also acting as a responsible citizen, contributing to attract new businesses to Chicago which enhances the City's position as an international destination.
The Chamber serves as a dynamic platform for promoting dialogue and exchanges on issues of common interest. One of its targeted missions is to address the needs and expectations of the next generation, to provide them with the opportunity to play a role in French-American relations. The InterConnect program initiated by the Chicago Chapter of the French American Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with academic institutions, is an important tool that will help French Students and young graduates to have access to a first professional experience within American companies. It will also provide the partner companies with a well-educated, open-minded and highly motivated workforce. The program will help both the students and the companies to better confront the challenges of our increasingly globalized world.
The success and leadership of companies and people like you will be the source of inspiration for the business generation of tomorrow. It is now a great honor for me to present awards to some outstanding companies and their leaders. So let us proceed and I will let Emmanuèle introduce the Award Ceremony./.


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Does Net Income Increase With Market Capitalization?
When investors talk about a company's market capitalization, or market cap for short, they are referring to the market value of the company. Net income, informally called the bottom line, measures the company's overall profitability. Net income does not increase when the market cap goes up, but the reverse is not always true. An increase in net income may indirectly lead to an increase in market capitalization.
Net income is the profit a company earns from its operations. When net income is retained by a company instead of being distributed to shareholders as dividends, it adds to the shareholders' equity. Market capitalization, on the other hand, is the total value investors place on the company's outstanding stock. Market cap is usually different from the shareholders' equity.
Calculating Net Income
Net income is what is left over after a company's expenses are subtracted from its revenues. Expenses include operating costs, depreciation, interest paid on borrowed money, and taxes. Net income can increase for several reasons. Sales growth usually leads to an increase in net income, though there are cases in which a company's net income grows when sales are flat. This might occur because managers improved operating efficiency or reduced costs.
Market Cap Calculation
Market cap is based on the market price of the shares issued by a corporation. To calculate market cap, multiply the price per share by the total number of outstanding shares. The market price of a share of stock is determined by what investors are willing to pay. If investors expect a company to do well in the future, they will bid the price up. If the company's future growth or earnings prospects look bad, the price may fall, even if current net income is stable or shows an increase.
Market Cap and the Bottom Line
Market capitalization is what economists call a dependent variable, which means it is determined by other variables. One of those variables is a change in the company's net income. If a company's net income goes up, the stock price and therefore the market cap will probably increase. This is especially true if investors look at other factors and conclude the increase is likely to continue in the future. For example, if a company retains a large part of its earnings, this increases the shareholders' equity. Even more important for most investors, an increase in net income that is retained and reinvested means the company is likely to grow, and they can expect more increases in income in the future. Under these circumstances, investors will pay more per share and so the market cap increases.
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In the early days of her career, Maggie Gyllenhaal was repeatedly rejected for roles because she wasn't conventionally pretty or sexy enough.
Her response?
"You must have a boring idea of what beautiful or sexy is."
This standard of beauty, ladies and gentlemen, is just one of many examples of where Hollywood went wrong. Where America is perhaps fatally flawed. But we don't have to take it. We can reject their rejection.
Like Maggie Gyllenhaal, believe in the beauty of your dreams, but do not attach yourself to them.
Let go of your expectations, let them float away. And you will see that each day is a miracle. Each day is someone's dream come true.


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July 2018 Update: Foundation Skills Assessment Tool closed
The Department of Education advises that the Foundation Skills Assessment Tool (FSAT) closed down from 1 July 2018.
The Department of Education appreciates your interest in FSAT and thanks those organisations that used the tool between September 2016 and June 2018.
Information regarding the closure is available on the FSAT Factsheet.
Any queries regarding the closure should be emailed to email@example.com.
The Foundation Skills Assessment Tool (FSAT) was an interactive online tool designed to identify and measure an individual's foundation skill levels – encompassing English language, literacy and numeracy skills as well as employability skills. These skills are fundamental to participation in the workforce, the community and in adult education and training.
The tool was based on the theoretical underpinnings of the Australian Core Skills Framework and the Core Skills for Work Developmental Framework:
- Australian Core Skills Framework – describes an individual's performance in the five core skills of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy.
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All makeup organization efforts start off with the best of intentions—every pot and compact in its place. But somehow you end up with eye shadows stacked on top of concealers, lip gloss rolling around with eyeliners, and more than a few misplaced pencils. And it's not because having an organized makeup collection is some kind of impossible feat (though it can feel that way at times). No, more than likely, you just need some makeup organization ideas to keep your cosmetics tidy.
If your lipsticks are buried at the bottom of your makeup bag, and you've got three makeup bags cluttering your countertop, it's time for an upgrade. To figure out how best to organize your makeup, we reached out to makeup artists for the practices they use to keep track of their cosmetics.
Sort Your Items by Type
Tracking down the one rogue lipstick you want to wear is an unnecessary frustration we've all encountered at one point. And it's also a thing of the past if you organize your cosmetics by type. To keep all your lipsticks together, invest in a lipstick rack like the one above, or if you're feeling in the mood for a DIY, this cardboard drawer hack proves just as useful.
Repurpose Old Candles
Honey Artists Makeup Artist Min Min Ma recommends putting brushes in an empty candleholder, but not before you clean them. While it can be easy to just throw your brushes in a jar and call it good, Ma recommends cleaning them every six to eight weeks with lukewarm water and a bit of detergent soap. Once dry, gather all your brushes, and place them in your candleholder of choice.
Create an On-the-Go Cosmetic Bag
Having too many cosmetic bags can be chaotic, but Honey Artists Makeup Artist Suzy Gerstein says a ready-to-go travel bag is quite the opposite. To make an on-the-go bag, throw in your must-have beauty products, aka the ones you use every day. This way, if you have an event after work or a last-minute red-eye to catch, you'll have all the necessary essentials to take on your day, night, or week away.
Frequently Edit Your Inventory
It's important to frequently edit your assortment of makeup, says Gerstein, especially if you have limited space. While she doesn't suggest throwing away a product you haven't used in awhile (you never know when inspiration might strike), she says to reign in your makeup supply every six months. To do this, Ma recommends checking the expiration dates of your makeup products, as this can help you decide whether or not to save or toss certain items.
Make Use of Your Space
If you have an ever-growing makeup supply like we do, you are likely short on storage. To make use of your space without filling up your cabinets, you might want to invest in a collapsible makeup tray like the one above, which can be stored over your sink as well as inside a drawer.
Label Everything
Instead of stowing away cosmetics in unnamed bins and forgetting which one houses your eye shadow and which your lipsticks, Gerstein says to label each bin so that you can go straight to the product without any confusion.
Add an Extra Shelf
If storage space is at a premium in your apartment, take your makeup collection, and hang it up. Try an over the door shelf like the one above, or invest in hanging jewelry organizers like this Container Store Hanging Organizer ($17), both of which are large enough to house your entire assortment without taking up precious drawer space.


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ComforTrac Cervical Traction Unit Review
Cervical traction in the comfort of your home is considered one of the best ways to manage mild to moderate neck pain without expensive therapies or medication. These devices are often found in rehab and physical therapy clinics, and if you've ever tried one then you know how effective this type of treatment can be and how easy they are to use.
This home care treatment will give you total control over managing your ongoing neck pain and can even take the place of costly weekly physical therapy appointments. Using a high range of pressure options, you'll enjoy daily treatments that are just as effective as the kind you'll receive in a doctor's office. In fact, many physicians recommend this model to their patients who are struggling to manage chronic neck pain.
The cervical traction unit by ComforTrac features a compact, lightweight design that makes this model highly portable. This home unit will allow you to experience the benefits of cervical traction, for just a fraction of the price you would pay at a chiropractor's office.
ComforTrac Home Cervical Traction Device Rundown
This model is portable, small and easy to fold up and comes equipped with a padded bag you can use to transport it.
The device is adjustable from fifteen to twenty-five degrees, with the traction delivered in the supine position.
This model features a one-button pump release design. The hand pump works to make it easy to decrease or increase the force of traction used. This model offers a total of fifty pounds of traction. This device also features automatic carriage return. The memory foam headrest ensures user comfort during the traction process, while the forehead strap works to keep you secure and stable during treatment.
On the back of the unit, you'll find a couple of adjustable clips, which will allow each wedge to move for a more customized fit.
The included user's guide and instructional video will discuss how to properly use this device and provides demonstrations that will show you the proper form and techniques to use during treatment, how to correctly adjust the device and care and maintenance tips.
To use the device, place it on a flat surface. The back of your head will rest on the symmetrical foam U-shaped cushion, next, the tube should be pumped up in order to hydraulically lift the cushion up and gently stretch the neck. As the piston is pumped, the pad will be pulled up the rail, which works to pull the head and stretch the neck. The user can apply as much or as little pressure as needed. By pressing a button the air is released and the pad will return to the initial position.
You must read the included instructions and watch the video demonstration prior to use. Consumers have reported experiencing additional inflammation after treatment, but this is often caused by using the incorrect amount of pressure or using the device too frequently.
This device also comes with a three-year limited warranty.
Cervical Traction Device Pros and Cons
Pros: Many consumers felt that this device was very effective and worked to reduce muscle resistance through the supine position. It helps to relieve tension in the back, neck, and head and is relatively comfortable to use. Consumers also noted, that unlike many other models, there was no TMJ discomfort experienced because the design works to direct the traction force toward the back of the head, thus preventing TMJ compression.
Setup only takes a couple of minutes and most users found that they could position themselves easily in the device, without the need of assistance. The unit's new pump design makes this model much easier to use and eliminates any air leaks. The gauge displays pounds and kilograms so the consumer can easily use it as directed by a physician or physical therapist. The neck wedges are comfortable and highly adjustable, allowing the user to adjust the width. They're also removable and machine washable.
The model's pressure valve will limit the max force to fifty pounds. You'll also find an emergency relief valve that will allow you to release the pressure immediately. This provides you with total control at all times.
Even though this is a cervical traction device, many consumers stated that they could feel the stretch all the way down their spine.
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Records from the National Transportation Safety Board point to cell phone use by the mate operating the tugboat, as a critical factor in the deadly collision between a barge and a Ride the Ducks tugboat last year. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, the mate, Matt Devlin, was on the phone checking in on a family emergency. His son was going through a medical procedure, and had suffered a life-threatening condition. Devlin's attention was completely focused on his family crisis, and according to cell phone records, he was on the phone at least 21 times between 12:22 PM and 2:38 PM on the day of the accident. The Ride the Ducks boat had suffered a malfunction and had stalled in the water. At the time the barge plowed into the tourist boat, Devlin was on a six-minute phone call with his mother. There were 37 passengers on the tourist boat, and all of them fell into the water. Two passengers drowned. From all accounts, Devlin did not inform his fellow crewmembers of his family issues. According to K-Sea Transportation which owns the tugboat, if Devlin had informed the company about his personal problems, the company would have had someone relieve him. The tugboat company has since banned the personal use of cell phones for crew members on duty. While the issue of distracted driving as a factor in highway safety has been closely examined, the effects of distractions, including those from cell phones, on vessel operators continues to be neglected. This terrible accident should be the wake-up call that forces maritime transportation agencies to review their policies regarding cell phone uses while operating vessels. If you have been injured in a maritime or offshore accident, contact a maritime attorney at my firm for a free evaluation of your case.
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As I reworked my father's stories into poems, several themes emerged. Luck, good or bad, was one of them as shown in the poem below. This is the fifth poem in the collection.
Sandbag (July 4, 1952)
Like we were still in World War I, we pushed
along in inches, started digging yet
another line of trenches. Frank and I
were lucky, found a hole knee deep already
from those retreating Commies, so we let
our axes rest; even monsoon rains
didn't soften up those mountain rocks.
The others dug their foxholes in their sleep,
and soon we commenced to scritch and scratch.
Frank's head was well below the surface,
and I was catching sandbags he'd toss up
to build our bunker walls; we planned to put
a plank on top and leave a hole to shoot
out from, protect our grapes the best we could.
We slogged along all afternoon until
from in the earth I heard Frank's flood of curses.
I wondered if he'd chopped through his own foot.
It wasn't that. He'd only been surprised:
a hand that he'd dredged up laid at his feet.
One of ours, or one of theirs? It didn't matter.
Frank buried it and we got back to work.
Up came a bag I caught like all the others,
but at that perfect second as it landed
in my hands, a sniper's bullet punctured
what should have been my chest. The force of it
bounced me back as dirt bled from the bag.
I jumped in with Frank; we took a break
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Audit critical of CCSF's bond money spending
Millions of dollars in cost overruns have halted the construction of a stem cell training center and a performing arts building at City College of San Francisco, according to an audit critical of how the school has handled voter-approved bond money.
More than $12.5 million has already been spent on the stalled arts center, and nearly $1.2 million on the stem cell building - with no plans to complete them because the money has run out, says the state-mandated audit of two bond measures for capital improvements at City College.
The audit also points to bidding irregularities and reveals that nearly $40 million in contract changes were never approved by the trustees, as required by law, or were approved after the fact.
One bond measure, passed in 2001, was for $195 million. The other was a $246 million bond approved in 2005.
The audit covered a one-year period that ended in June 2008, when college facilities were run by Associate Vice Chancellor James Blomquist, who has been on paid leave since early July due to an unrelated criminal charge.
City College trustees were expected to decide in closed session tonight whether to fire Blomquist, The Chronicle has learned.
The trustees would not discuss the personnel decision, but acknowledged that costs soared in the department he managed.
It would cost an additional $49 million to complete projects authorized in the 2001 bond alone, City College officials told the auditors.
Trustee: Waste of millions
Oversight of the bond money "seems at best sloppy - but it's wasting potentially millions of dollars of taxpayers' money," said trustee John Rizzo, chairman of the facilities committee, referring to the cost overruns.
Rizzo said the staff often asked the board to shift money from the stem cell center in particular to cover the rising costs of other building projects. The $120 million arts center and $68 million stem cell center were supposed to be built at the main college campus on Phelan Avenue but are on indefinite hold.
The report blames those overruns on inflation, but Rizzo said he was never satisfied with that.
"My opinion is that it was inadequate control," he said. "They didn't do a good job of managing the projects and planning, which the audit shows."
The trustees plan to discuss the audit in the public portion of tonight's meeting.
The bond money has been used for building renovation, new campuses in the Mission and North Beach/Chinatown, and other capital improvements.
The auditors found numerous examples of sloppy practices, improper notifications, and poor tracking of contracts and compliance.
They discovered that in the 2007-08 fiscal year, the college twice skirted a state law requiring competitive bidding by handing out jobs to preferred contractors.
They also looked at 46 change orders by the facilities department in which original contracts were augmented by a total of $89 million to address unforeseen needs.
Change orders
State law requires board approval for each change order, but the facilities department executed nearly $26 million in change orders before going to the board, the auditors found. An additional $13.5 million in change orders were never approved. And nearly $918,000 in changes were attached to contracts approved for lesser amounts.
Attorney Tony Brass, who represents Blomquist in the criminal case, said the review essentially accuses Blomquist's department of not dealing well with bureaucracy.
"That may or may not be true," Brass said. "But he was very good at dealing with the business of building, which is what he was brought in to do."
Peter Goldstein, vice chancellor of finance and administration, said the college has accepted the audit's findings "and are moving with as much speed as possible to implement all of their recommendations."
Several have already been implemented, including staff training and ensuring that contracts are competitively bid, he told the auditors.
"Things have changed," said trustee Rizzo. "There's a willingness to look into this and try to fix it where before there wasn't."
Blomquist was charged on July 8 with one felony count of taking a $10,000 lease payment meant for the college and instead contributing it to the campaign for the 2005 bond measure that would benefit school facilities.
He pleaded not guilty, as did his co-defendants, former City College Chancellor Philip Day, who faces eight felony charges of misusing taxpayer money, and administrative services officer Stephen Herman, who was charged with seven felonies for allegedly helping Day misappropriate funds.
Day left City College in 2008. Herman is on paid leave.


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Microsoft is working on producing original TV programming for the company's Xbox Live service.
According to US press reports, a top executive broke the news to delegates at All Things Digital's Dive into Media conference in Dana Point, California.
Entertainment and digital media President Nancy Tellem, who previously worked for CBS, said she is working on ways to make shows more interactive by tapping into technology like Kinect.
Tellem launched the Xbox Entertainment Studio in Santa Monica and is leading a team to develop interactive and linear content for the computer games console.
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Strong communication skills training can provide substantial benefits to organizations of all sizes. Unfortunately, training employees how to communicate professionally via email, telephone, social media and in person can be a great deal more difficult than it sounds. If you're considering launching a new training program, it's essential that you take some time to think about what does and doesn't work when it comes to communications training. Be sure to avoid these 10 mistakes that can destroy your training program.
- A Lack of Relevance
Failing to match training goals to corporate objectives is one of the biggest mistakes you can make when it comes to training. The truth is that few employees are enthused about getting sucked into training courses in the first place. Demonstrating clearly how training is relevant and why it's important helps combat employee resistance and encourages personal engagement.
- No Coaching
Providing skills coaching during training is essential to the success of any training program. Why? Your employees want to do more than just learn new skills. They want to have the opportunity to apply and master them as well. That means providing role-playing opportunities and providing plenty of feedback as you go along.
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- Auditory
- Reading/Writing
- Kinesthetic
Speaking to only one of these learning styles ensures that your training will fall short of its goals. It also teaches trainees that sticking to one communication style is perfectly fine.
- Failing to Give Feedback to Trainees
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- Falling Short in Creating Value for Trainees
It's easy for corporate leaders to think of training as a one-way activity that is aimed solely at meeting company aims. However, it's important to create real value for trainees, too. No matter how dedicated they are to your company, your employees don't want to sit in an all-day training session that offers them no personal or professional benefits. Instead of thinking of communications training as a corporate development activity, think of it as professional development for each of your employees. You're helping them gain valuable skills that will last a lifetime, and that benefits your enterprise.
- Using Only In-House Resources
You have stellar communicators within your own organization, and you plan to draw upon their expertise when it comes time to train others. It's important, though, that you don't neglect outside resources. Your trainees want to hear from independent experts, and everyone in your organization will benefit from getting an outside perspective on fostering more effective communication skills.
- Boring Visuals
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- Ignoring Differing Opinions
It's unlikely that everyone in your organization will agree 100 percent on the best ways to communicate with others, and that's fine. After all, failing to listen is one of the biggest communication SNAFUs anyone can make. If you fail to listen and respond to differing opinions during your training session, you send the message that your trainees don't need to listen in order to be effective communicators.
- Failing to Follow Up
Experts say that many organizations completely ignore training metrics, which means that leaders are left in the dark about whether or not their communication skills training efforts are really working. Be sure to evaluate the success of your training as soon as you're finished, and follow up with employees several weeks later too. Take their feedback seriously so that you can make improvements that increase the overall value of your training.
Ultimately, following these tips will help you to save your communication skills training from utter failure. They will help you form a great foundation for your employees to use as they interact with clients and customers positively and effectively. If you're looking for additional help getting started creating rockstar-quality training of any sort, our eLearning templates and assets can get you up and running quickly.


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| 7.9°C Belfast
If you were in north Belfast last night and are wondering what the strange noise was at bang on midnight then wonder no more.
The Belfast Telegraph can reveal that it was the sound of Cliftonville manager Tommy Breslin celebrating the closure of the January transfer window.
An expression of joy was followed by a loud sigh of relief as Breslin began to relax now that he is certain that his big players are staying at the club to help the pursuit of the Danske Bank Premiership title and Irish Cup.
Conor Devlin's safe hands are staying at Solitude, goalscorer Joe Gormley is going nowhere and Liam Boyce won't be taking his wacky goal celebrations to pastures new this side of the summer at least.
Boyce has been linked with a handful of clubs in the English Championship, while Gormley has attracted interest too.
Devlin has excelled in his first season in the Irish League and it would be no surprise if the former Manchester United trainee heads back to England at some stage in the not too distant future.
Interested clubs will have to wait though if they want to get their hands on any of Breslin's stars and together with winning the IRN-BRU League Cup last weekend and a nine point lead at the top of the league, that has put a smile on the Solitude chief's face that will be hard to erase.
"Nobody will be leaving now and we can focus on the job that we have to do between now and the end of the season," said Breslin.
"If something happens further down the line that is right for a certain player and right for the club then we won't stand in anybody's way, but I am delighted that everyone is staying with us.
"We do have players who have ambitions to play full-time football and that is good because they know that to get there they will have to be playing well for Cliftonville."
The Reds looked like giving Linfield a real run for their money in the title race last season when they went on a 10-match winning run, losing just twice in 17 games.
Teenage scoring sensation Rory Donnelly was instrumental in a lot of that success. And there is little doubt that his New Year departure to Swansea City last season was to the detriment of Cliftonville, who ended up finishing third.
"It wasn't so much that Rory Donnelly leaving affected us, before he left we were unsettled by everything that was going on around him," said Breslin.
"He didn't play in a couple of games before Christmas, on Boxing Day and in early January before he moved to Swansea he was on the bench and that affected the team.
"I looked after him because I didn't want him to pick up an injury that would jeopardise any move or money for the club.
"We can't turn the clock back and nobody will ever know how different things would have been if Rory had stayed, but I have no doubt that we would have done better both in the league and the Irish Cup if he'd stayed."
Already Cliftonville's record this season is superior to last term. Donnelly did help them win the County Antrim Shield a few weeks before he swapped north Belfast for south Wales, but this time they have one of the three big prizes on the sideboard after beating local rivals Crusaders 4-0 in the League Cup decider.
And that could have a big impact on their pursuit of the major trophies between now and the end of the season.
"The one thing that winning the League Cup will do is give the players belief," said Breslin.
"We've been praised for the football we've played for five or six years now and flirted with silverware, but now the players will have the belief that playing the way we do can win them trophies and there is no need to change anything.
"There is no point denying that we are in a great position in the league, but we need to push on.
"We play Distillery on Saturday, it's top against bottom and for some people it's a no-brainer, we're certain to win comfortably, but football isn't like that.
"Queens Park Rangers are bottom of the Premier League in England, yet they went and beat Chelsea and drew with Tottenham and Manchester City who are all in the top four.
"Teams in our league are fighting for their lives at the bottom, fighting to get into the top six."
He added: "I've told the players that I want them to win more than the League Cup this season and I'll be telling them again before Saturday."
Belfast Telegraph


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Really tired today. Sluggish. Wiped out from last night's dreams. Arthritis weighing in too, damn weather. Kinda achy.
I dreamed I went to TO. I went to find my ex, it was like his sister had called me because she was worried about him. So I went. He wasn't living in the same place. He was up north, on a farm, like a compound. People everywhere strung out on drugs. Young girls travelling around mostly naked right out of it. Lots of armed men. Like a gang or something. I don't know how I even got into the house. I found him upstairs in a king-sized bed. There were a half dozen other people in the bed. Everyone stoned.
When he saw me he came to life, smiled, got up and came to me, gave me a hug. He smelled like a dirty ashtray. He seemed so helpless. Like a little boy. I took him into the bathroom and put him into a bath. All he could do was look at me and smile sadly. Touch my face like he thought I might disappear. Like I was a vision or a dream. I got him cleaned up and dressed in his cleanest dirty clothes. Then I took his hand and led him downstairs and outside.
We sat on the step in the autumn chill, the grass was dead, the trees bare, it was like late November when the world goes dull grey, before the snow sticks. We just sat there, holding hands, not saying anything. Then I asked him if he would come back to the city with me. When he turned to look at me his eyes were glossed with tears. His voice was hoarse when he spoke, like someone who hadn't spoke for a long time. He told me that even if he wanted to leave he'd taken the vow and he would be killed if he tried to leave. We sat there again for a long while and he squeezed my hand rhythmically, like a pulse.
You could see our breath in the air as the afternoon turned into evening. I didn't want to leave him there. He seemed so lost and alone. A convoy of 4×4 trucks spun into the drive and a bunch of young guys in mirrored sunglasses, ripped jeans, black t-shirts, leather vests, and scuffed boots leaped to the ground holding long guns. In seconds I had a bunch of rifles trained on me. Who is this? they demanded. He grinned and stood, introduced me as an old friend he had invited to visit. Apologized if he'd broken the rules. Swore to the men that I would be no trouble. To my surprise they believed him, lowered their guns and we all went inside.
That night we slept on the floor huddled together for warmth in an old sleeping bag. There were people sleeping all around us. Surrounded by snoring. In the dark he whispered that he would come with me. That we'd leave. It would be okay. Anyone who came to this place was not allowed to leave, and that included me. If I had tried to walk out of there on my own without him, I would be shot. He'd been instructed to drug me, to keep me drugged, until I no longer wanted to leave.
The next day after most of the men with guns had left for the day to carry out their business, we left and ran through a field next to the house. We came out on a shore where there was an old rowboat. We got into the water and tried to paddle but with the waves and the tide and our complete lack of sense of direction we ended up just a few feet away from where we had launched. We went again on foot, running into some trees, running through a dark forest until we broke at the edge of another field. There was an old red Ford half-ton parked in the lane. We sneaked over to it, slipped inside and he tried to get it going. There were people around, working the farm, sometimes passing the vehicle as they went from barn to house doing chores. Other vehicles pulled in beside us. But nobody saw us crouched on the floor and lying across the seat. Nobody looked inside. Nobody opened the door.
It was getting late. Soon the men would be back and realize we'd left. They'd go looking for us, and we'd only just gotten to the farm next door. Finally, when it got dark and all the people were inside having dinner, we got the truck started and sputtered out the lane and onto a dark highway. We headed south toward the city. The gas tank was nearly empty. I told him to stop at the nearest station. He was afraid. His group were powerful around here. We couldn't count on anyone helping us. I opened my purse to see how much money I had for gas. They'd taken my wallet while I slept. They had all my ID. They knew who I was and where I lived. I couldn't go home. He couldn't go home. As this dawned on me, I looked at him. He grinned. It's just me and you from now on, he said. All we've got is each other. We need to get as far away as we can.
I woke up and it was 4:45. I felt like I'd been through the wars. Exhausted. I rolled over and went back to sleep. In a few minutes I was back in the truck with him, on the dark highway, looking for a vehicle to cipher some gas from. We had to steal, couldn't take a chance on anyone seeing us. Hours and hours of us on the road, driving. Talking. Every now and then having a close call with the bad guys. The same dream until I finally rolled over at 9:30 this morning and said, "Screw this!" And got up to face the day. It's after lunch and I still feel like if I were to close my eyes I'd be right back there in the dream. My eyelids are droopy. I'm stifling yawns. There's a buzzing in my brain. I feel like I haven't slept at all.
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Working on my 1476 with a S14D Wisconsin. Got the flywheel off, cleaned up inside and out, stator cleaned and wires all look good. Have the flywheel, shroud and starter pulley back on. Need to fabricate one motor mount. Is there a way to make sure the stator and the electronic ignition module is working before getting it all back together and anchored down? Did not find anything in the engine manual relating to this.
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When Yankee Sullivan fought John Morrissey for the unofficial American Boxing Championship and a $2,000 prize (about $62,000 in today's money) on October 12, 1853, there was no specific statute that banned boxing or prizefighting in New York State. Such a prohibition would not be added to the law books until March 7, 1859. Nevertheless, law enforcement officials prosecuted fighters and those who aided and abetted prizefights by using common law doctrine, a body of law which had been originally formulated and administered in England when New York was an English colony.[1]
Police arrested people involved with prizefighting events in New York State and charged them with such common law crimes as: unlawful assembly ("a tumultuous disturbance of the public peace . . . exciting terror, alarm and consternation in the neighborhood"); affray ("fighting of two or more persons in some public place, to the terror of citizens"); and riot ("a tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by three or more persons . . . to the terror of the people, whether the act intended is lawful or unlawful"). Additional common law crimes that were used to prosecute those involved with prizefighting included breach of the peace, assault and battery, and rout (a crime that fell somewhere between unlawful assembly and riot).[2]
During Yankee Sullivan's trial in 1842 for his role in the Lilly-McCoy fight (see Part III), New York Justice Charles Ruggles explained why state legal officials thought prizefighting was so despicable. He said, "A prizefight brings together . . . the gamblers, and the bullies, and the pickpockets, and the thieves, and the burglars . . . a large assemblage of the idle, disorderly, vicious, dissolute people—the people who live by violence—the people who live by crime."[3]
Because of these legal facts of life, Yankee Sullivan and John Morrissey had to be very careful about where they would stage their fight. According to the "Articles of Agreement" for the fight which they signed on September 1, 1853, they agreed to fight between 11 am and 2 pm on October 12, 1853. They also agreed to chose a man who would have the authority to decide where the fight would be held, and a coin toss would determine which site would be chosen. Morrissey's man won the coin toss and he selected Boston Corners, NY to be the location for the fight.[4]
Boston Corners was about 100 miles north of New York City, on the New York and Harlem Railroad line, currently the Metro-North Harlem line. Today, it terminates at Wassaic, NY, about 20 miles south of Boston Corners.
Morrissey's man chose a good place for a prizefight. Originally located in the Town of Mount Washington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Boston Corners was entirely isolated from county law enforcement officials. The Taconic Mountains extended down the eastern border of Boston Corners and formed an almost impassible barrier which cut off the community from the nearest state and local government authority which was located on the other side of the mountains in Mount Washington and Great Barrington. Because of this geography, Boston Corners had become the resort of fugitives from justice and criminals of all stripes who defied the law and carried on their illegal businesses with impunity.[5]
In December 1848, the law-abiding inhabitants of Boston Corners petitioned Massachusetts to be annexed to New York State where law enforcement officials were more accessible.[6] On May 14, 1853, Massachusetts ceded the area to New York but the cession would not take legal effect until three more legal events occurred: (1) New York had to accept jurisdiction over Boston Corners; (2) Congress had to consent to the cession and annexation; and (3) the Massachusetts governor had to issue a proclamation declaring Boston Corners to be part of New York.[7]
In the fall of 1853, when the final arrangements were being made for the Sullivan-Morrissey fight to be held in Boston Corners, the area was in legal limbo between the jurisdictions of New York and Massachusetts. On July 21, 1853, New York had accepted jurisdiction over Boston Corners but Congress had not given its consent (it would not do so until about a year and a half later, on January 3, 1855) and the Massachusetts governor had not proclaimed Boston Corners to be part of New York (he would not do so until January 11, 1855).[8]
On April 13, 1857, New York would annex the area to the Town of Ancram in Columbia County.[9]
Today, a sign marks the site of the abandoned brickyard in Boston Corners where the Sullivan-Morrissey fight was held. The sign is located off State Route 22 on Under Mountain Road, south of the Undermountain Golf Course, and north of the line between Columbia and Dutchess Counties, and Altenburg Road.
|As originally erected
|As partially corrected
The sign makers made two major errors on the sign, only one of which has been corrected. When erected in 1959, the sign incorrectly stated that the fight had been held in 1883. Sometime in the last few years, someone corrected the sign by changing an "8" to a "5" and it now displays the correct year, 1853. However, the sign continues to display the incorrect day of the fight. The sign says the fight was held on October 5 when in fact it was held on October 12.
Next, Part VI, the rules for the fight, the rules of the London Prize Ring.
[1] Orbach, Barak Y., "Prizefighting and the Birth of Movie Censorship," Yale Journal of Law & the Humanities 21, no. 2 (2009): 262, 267.
[2] Francis Wharton, A Treatise of the Criminal Law of the United States (Philadelphia: Kay & Brother, 1861), 400; Orbach, Barak Y., "Prizefighting and the Birth of Movie Censorship," 262.
[3] Orbach, Barak Y., "Prizefighting and the Birth of Movie Censorship," 263–264.
[4] Life and Battles of Yankee Sullivan (Philadelphia: A. Winch, 1854), 65.
[5] John Homer French, Gazetteer of the State of New York (Syracuse, NY: B. Pearsall Smith, 1860), 242–243. n.7.
[6] Ibid., 242–243.
[7] Report of the Regents of the University on the Boundaries of the State of New York (Albany, NY: Jerome B. Parmeter, 1878), 219–220.
[8] Ibid., 219–220, 223.
[9] French, Gazetteer of the State of New York, 242–243, n.7.


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Date: 24-Jan-14
As most business owners are aware, non-swiped credit cards cost SIGNIFICANTLY more to process than swiped cards. This is an issue that stems from the card holder's issuing banks, not your credit card processing platform (even though your platform is responsible for charging you these fees). We have been writing about the significant gains achieved with the new P2PE encrypting all-in-one credit card terminals. In a future release we will fully detail all the features of our new P2PE integration.
This New Feature announcement is to give everyone advance notice of a new report. From Reports – Customers – Customer Lists you will see a new report listed under the name of "AVS Attention List". If you select F12 Next a Report Settings selection screen is displayed. The default values are reasonable for most requests, or you may modify the selection criteria to suit your specific needs. Select F12 Run Report.
If you are not utilizing the new P2PE credit card terminals in your store, you will see a message telling you "No Data For Report".
Should your store have made the switch to P2PE security devices, an Excel worksheet automatically launches (provided this terminal has Excel installed). The report will detail exactly which cards on file for which customers do not meet the optimal AVS rating. Any card on file with a status less than "AVS Approved" will be detailed on this sheet. To make your accounting department's lives easier we've included the customer's primary email address in this worksheet. This allows a single click to open an email to ask the customer for the missing data. We've realized a huge efficiency gain in the Paladin offices through use of this system. Many of you have seen our request for credit card update emails.
The following list of AVS non-approval states (as supplied by the credit card processing industry…) may help you better understand what data the issuing bank's actually seek.
- Street address matches, but postal code does not match
- Street address matches, but postal code not verified
- Street address and postal code do not match
- Card member's name does not match, but street address matches
- Street address does not match, but postal code matches
A sale paid for using a non swiped card will still gain an approval for funding with one of these five error states present, but you will pay significantly more for the processing. A small amount of effort applied towards cleaning up AVS statuses will certainly keep more of your money in YOUR pocket.
Following is a sample of the new report:
We hope you find this new report as easy to use as it is beneficial to your business.
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Oakville, Ontario – With the holiday season quickly approaching, and with cannabis legalized just a couple of weeks ago, MADD Canada is kicking off its Project Red Ribbon sober driving campaign today in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
"Our awareness campaign, featuring our iconic red ribbon, runs from the beginning of November until January 7," said Patricia Hynes-Coates, MADD Canada National President. "Hundreds of volunteers will be out in communities across the country to remind people about the risks and consequences of driving impaired by alcohol, by cannabis or any other substance that impairs one's ability to drive."
Helping MADD Canada launch this year's campaign are: Halifax Mayor Mike Savage; Halifax Regional Police Superintendent Don MacLean; RCMP Chief Superintendent Marlene Snowman, Allstate Insurance Company of Canada Agency Manager Matt Conrad; and Mike MacMichael from Irving Oil. Allstate Canada and Irving Oil are campaign Title Sponsor and Official Sponsor, respectively.
This year marks the 31st annual Project Red Ribbon campaign. While great strides have been made over the years to reduce impaired driving, it continues to be a deadly problem on Canada's roads. Continued awareness efforts are crucial, especially now that cannabis is legal.
The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction sent a message of support for the campaign and highlighted the risks of cannabis-impaired driving, saying "The Government of Canada is proud to partner with MADD Canada to raise awareness of the dangers of impaired driving. Even though cannabis is now legal in Canada, drug-impaired driving is not. Law enforcement are trained to detect drug-impaired drivers and they enforce drug-impaired driving laws every day. I urge all Canadians to plan ahead to make sure they have a safe ride, to never drive impaired and to never get in the car with an impaired driver."
Throughout the campaign, MADD Canada volunteers in communities across Canada distribute millions of red ribbons and red ribbon car decals for the public to use as a symbol of their commitment to always drive sober. The ribbons also serve as a powerful tribute to the thousands of Canadians killed and injured in crashes involving alcohol and/or drugs each year.
MADD Canada thanks its national 2018 Project Red Ribbon sponsors for their generous support, including: Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, Irving Oil Limited, BMO Financial Group, Continental Tire Canada Inc., RTL Westcan Group of Companies and Cascades Canada ULC. For a full list of this year's Project Red Ribbon sponsors, visit www.madd.ca.
"Our agents and staff are committed to helping MADD Canada spread the sober driving message," said Allstate Canada President and CEO Ryan Michel. "We are proud to be part of this effort to help make our roads safer, during the holiday season, and all year long."
"Our Irving Oil fleet logs up to five million miles every year in the Maritimes alone, so keeping our roads safe is paramount to us," said Johnny Grant, Director of Irving Energy. "We are dedicated to making safety a part of our workplace culture, and we know that through Project Red Ribbon, more public awareness, education and reporting of potentially impaired drivers not only makes our roads safer, but ultimately saves lives." MADD Canada's red ribbons and car decals are available through the MADD Canada web site at madd.ca, Chapters and Community Leaders, and participating sponsor outlets. Anyone who wishes to support Project Red Ribbon with a donation can do so online through the web site, by calling 1-800-665-6233 or by texting "RIBBON" to 45678 (a one-time $10 donation is added to the donor's cell phone bill and payable to his or her service provider.)
However you are celebrating this holiday season, make a sober ride home your priority. Call an Uber or a cab, arrange a designated driver, take public transit or stay the night. Revelers looking for a safe, sober and reliable ride home at the push of a button can check out Uber, MADD Canada's Official Designated Driving App. For more information, visit: https://www.uber.com/partner/en-ca/madd-canada/ .
About MADD Canada
MADD Canada a national, charitable organization that is committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting the victims of this violent crime. With volunteer-driven groups in more than 100 communities across Canada, MADD Canada aims to offer support services to victims, heighten awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and save lives and prevent injuries on our roads. To learn more, visit www.madd.ca.
About Allstate Insurance Company of Canada
Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is one of the country's leading producers and distributors of home and auto insurance products, serving Canadians since 1953. The company strives to keep its customers in "Good Hands®" as well as its employees, and has been listed five years in a row on the Best Employers in Canada list. Allstate Canada is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates and has partnered with organizations such as MADD Canada, United Way and Junior Achievement. To learn more about Allstate Canada, visit www.allstate.ca.
About Irving Oil
Irving Oil is an international refining and marketing company with a history of long-term partnerships and relationships. Founded in 1924, Irving Oil operates Canada's largest refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick, along with more than 900 fuelling locations and a network of distribution terminals spanning Eastern Canada and New England. It also operates Ireland's only refinery, located in the village of Whitegate. Irving Oil established its European operations in 2014 with an office in London, England, and tankage in Amsterdam. Named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2017 and 2018, Irving Oil has a strong customer and community focus and is committed to future growth. Learn more at facebook.com/irvingoil or www.irvingoil.com.
For more information, contact:
Patricia Hynes-Coates, National President, MADD Canada, 647-919-6233 firstname.lastname@example.com. Anna Weigt-Bienzle, Senior Communications Specialist, Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, 905-475-4527 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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NBA 2012 free agents to keep an eye on part 1: Easy Targets
Free agency is a fun time. Much like the draft there's movement and team fortunes can change in an instant! James has started some work looking over which free agents are out there and we thought we'd give you a quick rundown of some names that should be on your radar. Obviously we can't keep up with all the movement, so use this as a grade if your team has signed the player and a barometer if they haven't. Today I'll be going over players that are still young and have been consistently putting up good numbers.
I'm using 2012 numbers for all of these players. I'll put in career and previous season caveats though. I'll of course be using the amazing Player Comparison Engine from the NBA Geek
The Good
Landry Fields
- Status: RFA for Knicks
- Position: Shooting Guard
- Age: 24
Good at:
- Rebounding (Excellent)
- Steals (Good)
- Personal Fouls (Good)
- Shooting from Two Point Range (Good)
- Assists (Slightly above average)
- Turnovers (Slightly above average)
- Blocks (Average)
Bad at:
- Three Point Shooting (Really Bad)
- Free Throw Shooting (Really Bad)
- Shot Selection (Takes too many threes for his percentages)
Any shot at him, you take it! The Knicks have first dibs, so if they don't sign him they've messed up. Fields was good at everything but shooting last season. There's also a silver living. His rookie year his three point shooting was quite good. His free throw shooting has always been below average, but I'll take that hit for a player that can do everything else well.
Ryan Anderson
- Status: RFA for Orlando
- Position: Power Forward
- Age: 24
Good at:
- Three Point Shooting (Excellent)
- Free Throw Shooting (Excellent)
- Offensive Rebounds (Excellent)
- Turnovers (Excellent)
- Personal Fouls (Excellent)
- Two Point Shooting (Average)
Bad At:
- Steals (Slightly below average)
- Defensive Rebounds (Bad)
- Assists (Bad)
- Blocks (Bad)
Just like Fields, if he hits the open market then Orlando messed up. If you recall, a change to the Wins Produced formula was how defensive rebounds are valued. In essence, when you get a defensive rebound your team mate probably would have gotten it around half the time. So it's not a glaring flaw for Anderson to be less than stellar there. His blocks and steals are low, but so are his fouls. Finally, I have no complaint about his lack of passing, as he should be shooting the ball given his numbers.
Kris Humphries
- Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
- Position:Power Forward
- Age:27
Good at:
- Rebounding (Excellent)
- Blocks (Excellent)
- Personal Fouls (Excellent)
- Two Point Shooting (Excellent)
- Turnovers (Slightly above average)
Bad At:
- Assists (Bad)
- Steals (Bad)
- Free Throws (Bad)
Well New Jersey has chosen to go after big names (and failed) and basically ignore Humphries. He doesn't shoot threes, which is fine for a big. His assists and free throw shooting are poor but he easily makes up for it with his work on the glass. Finally his steals are low, but he doesn't foul and he does get blocks. This is an easy name to go after.
Gerald Wallace
- Status: Unrestricted Free Agent Re-Signed with Brooklyn to a 4 year $40 million deal.
- Position: Small Forward
- Age: 29
Good at:
- Defensive Rebounds (Excellent)
- Assists (Good)
- Steals (Good)
- Blocks (Average)
- Personal Fouls (Good)
- Two point shooting (Good)
- Free throw shooting (Good)
- Offensive Rebounds (Slightly above average)
- Turnovers (Average)
Bad at:
- Three point shooting
Smart move by the Nets. Sure his stealing and shooting have gone down a bit in recent years. When you have a player good at almost everything though, you sign them. The contract is a bit long given him age, but its price is excellent.
Nicolas Batum
- Status:Restricted Free Agent with the Portland Trail Blazers
- Position:Small Forward
- Age:23
Good at:
- Two Point, Three Point, Free Throw shooting (Excellent)
- Personal Fouls (Excellent)
- Blocks (Excellent)
- Offensive Rebounds (Good)
- Turnovers (Above average)
- Steals (Average)
Bad at:
- Defensive Rebounds (Bad)
- Assists (Bad)
Ok, Portland seems to have regained their level head. After a Billy Beane like blowup in response to a bad stretch, they've gone back to making good moves. That should mean that Batum is an easy choice to be re-signed. If not? I'll gladly take him on the Nuggets. I'm more than ok with slightly "greedy" players if they can shoot. And as I mentioned, defensive rebounds are fine as he easily makes up for them on the offensive glass.
Ersan Ilyasova
- Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
- Position: Power Forward
- Age: 25
Good At:
- Rebounding (Excellent)
- Turnovers (Good)
- Blocks (Average)
- Personal Fouls (Average)
- Shooting (Excellent, insane three point % last season)
Bad at:
- Assists (Bad)
- Steals (Below Average)
I'm beginning to sound like a broken record. If you can shoot amazing, I don't want you passing. Also his steals are marginally worse than average. Ilyasova was amazing last season and given his Unrestricted status, he may be the best prize on the market. I have to leave for a few hours, he better not be unsigned when I get back!
Hope that gives you a nice list to start targeting. We'll be giving more free agent analysis as the week goes on. Here's hoping your team gets the right player.