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Pupils fall behind in literacy
Thursday 15 March 2012
Standards of literacy and English in schools have stalled and the country is falling behind other leading nations, the Chief Inspector of Schools in England is due to warn today.
Sir Michael Wilshaw, claims one in five pupils, about 100,000, do not achieve the expected literacy levels by the end of primary school, rising to one in three from disadvantaged backgrounds. One in seven adults also lack basic literacy skills.
But teaching unions argued progress had been made in English and Sir Michael was "picking and choosing information to support a predetermined view".
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*It's okay if they do it but not right when you do it*
Those you follow blindly to oppose the truth, will always make a fool of you whenever they do that which they tell you not to do. They are your superiors and you are their inferiors. Hence, it's okay for them to stifle other people's freedom while they feed you with right slogans to go against your own.. BE WISE!!
When you teach a man to hate himself, you have destroyed him entirely. The "superior" thinkers teach you to hate yourself and your people. When they do what they taught you to hate and oppose, you find yourself applauding them. Mind manipulation...mental slavery.
You find yourself looking down on your culture and tradition. You undermine the success of your people because you have been totally brainwashed pyshcologically, that you and your people can never amount to anything meaningful. It doesn't matter how much or how hard you try, you can't make it.
You have no right to object to their ways or to observe them when they do their things but they make you believe that you can't succeed without them objecting to your ways that they feel are not good enough and without them observing how you run your affairs even as a nation.
You passively or actively seek for their validation of your way of life while they literally do not care the least about your way of life. They have canceled it unless it conforms to their ways. This is modern day slavery and brainwash system.
Start the journey to gaining back your conquered mind by throughly studying Islam and the spiritual, mental and physical liberation it offers.
Islam is here to help you take back your conquered mind.
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California-based nonprofit EAH Housing plans to redevelop a property 7600 S. Vermont Avenue with a mixed-use affordable housing complex, according to a filing yesterday with the Los Angeles Department of City Planning.
The property, which fronts the southeast corner of Vermont and 76th Street, is currently developed with a series of low-rise commercial buildings. EAH intends to raze these structures to make way for a four-story edifice that would feature 50 apartments above a 26-car garage.
The developer's website lists a large portfolio, with numerous projects completed in Hawaii and Northern California.
Plans are also in the works for a senior affordable housing complex less than a mile south at 88th Street.
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A look at the Sikh separatist movement at the root of tensions between Canada and India
The diplomatic relationship between Canada and India exploded this weekwhen Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau levelled the accusation that India had been involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen at a Sikh temple in British Columbia in June.
Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Surrey, B.C., on June 18. A leader among the Sikh diaspora in Canada, Nijjar had been active with a group supporting the push for an independent Sikh homeland in northern India called Khalistan.
Nijjar's death and the ongoing tension between Canada and India are another piece of the Khalistan debate, which experts have described as complex, evolving and deeply emotional.
This is a deeper look into its history.
The Sikh Empire
Experts have said there are many different points in history that play a significant role in the Khalistan movement, with one key marker being the Sikh Empire of the early 1800s.
The empire was a kingdom in the Punjab region led by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, with the province of Lahore serving as the Sikh capital.

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Real Madrid refuse to allow Vinicius Jr. stay on at Flamengo until the end of 2018
The young Brazilain striker will be at the disposal of Julen Lopetegui for Real Madrid's preseason tour of the United States.
Flamengo have lost their final battle for Vinicius. The Brazilian club had hoped to hold on their young star until the end of 2018, but Real Madrid have not agreed to the proposed loan deal.
Vinicius Jr. will finally bid farewell to Flamengo supporters this Monday at a press conference at the club’s Ninho do Urubu stadium, before flying to the Spanish capital on July 12 in time for preseason training with Real Madrid.
Flamengo had fought hard, but hold on to some hope of his return
Flamengo had fought hard to keep the 17-year-old in in Rio de Janeiro for a couple more months, but Real Madrid had always made it clear that they intended to have him in Madrid before they start their preseason tour, which begins after the World Cup final on July 15.
Vinicius Jr. had left it to the two clubs to negotiate and did not publically speak about his preferences for his short-term future, although he has never hidden his love and commitment for Rio de Janeiro club.
The young striker will fly out to the United States with Real Madrid for their preseason tour. But Flamengo are holding on to some hope that he may return to the club if Julen Lopetegui cannot find a space for him in his squad this summer.


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Robbins LLP: Acquisition of Astoria Financial Corporation (AF) by New York Community Bancorp Inc. (NYCB) May Not Be in Shareholders’ Best Interests
Robbins LLP is investigating the proposed acquisition of Astoria Financial Corporation (NYSE: AF) by New York Community Bancorp Inc. (NYSE: NYCB). On October 29, 2015, the two companies announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which New York Community Bancorp will acquire Astoria Financial. Under the terms of the agreement, Astoria Financial shareholders will receive $0.50 in cash and one share of New York Community Bancorp for each share of Astoria Financial they own, the value of which is equivalent to $19.66 per share of Astoria Financial.
Is the Proposed Acquisition Best for Astoria Financial and Its Shareholders?
Robbins LLP’s investigation focuses on whether the board of directors at Astoria Financial is undertaking a fair process to obtain maximum value and adequately compensate its shareholders.
The $19.66 merger consideration represents a premium of 18.8% based on Astoria Financial’s one-month average closing price prior to rumors of the deal surfacing in the media on October 23, 2015, which is below the average one-month premium of nearly 22.4% for comparable transactions within the past five years.
In light of these facts, Robbins LLP is examining Astoria Financial’s board of directors’ decision to sell the company now rather than allow shareholders to continue to participate in the company’s continued success and future growth prospects.
Astoria Financial shareholders have the option to file a class action lawsuit to ensure the board of directors obtains the best possible price for shareholders and the disclosure of material information.
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ABU DHABI, 25th October, 2023 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the UAE Sultan bin Abdullah Al-Angari.
During the meeting, which was held in Abu Dhabi, the UAE top diplomat wished the ambassador full success in his duties, in a way that contributes to further strengthening the deep brotherly relations between the two sisterly countries, their leadership, and their peoples.
Sheikh Abdullah affirmed the depth of relations and distinguished strategic partnership between the two nations, and their keenness to continuously enhance cooperation and achieve their common interests,
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Grape has been cultivated in Kőbánya since the Early Middle Ages, but the heydays of viticulture and wine making began with the expulsion of the Ottomans from Hungary. Records show that vineyards have been established in Óhegy from 1710 and in Újhegy from 1760. In his book Description of the Royal Free City of Pest, József Patacsich writes of the area in 1831 :
In an hour-ride distance on the East a hilly land can be seen which is named Kőbánya after the stones mines thereon: these hills are separated by a valley of several hundreds of feet in width: on the left Óhegy and on the right Újhegy emerge…on a large portion of this 960 acre land vine stocks are planted …
The arrival of wine merchants, attracted just as much by the vast cellars as by the good quality Vörösdinka wines of Kőbánya, has given a great spur. In the mid-1800s when several merchants had already settled in Kőbánya, the length of cellars is assumed to have reached 120 km according to some estimations. (One thing is for sure, a 33 km cellar labyrinth, mostly owned by Dreher Brewery, still exists.) Wine trading here benefited also from the fact that, contrary to the Buda and Csepel wines, no levy had to be paid for transporting wine to Pest from here.
Past memories reflected in the present
Conti family had Italian ancestors and settled in Kőbánya as stonecutters at the beginning of the 1700s. The paterfamilias, Antal earned civil rights together with a larger wine estate on Óhegy in 1730. After he and his family survived one of the biggest plagues of the era, he decided to build a chapel in his vineyard. The still visible internal parts of the chapel and also the already faded decorations outside were cut by the builder, Lipót Antal Conti. The stunning baroque statues were also made by him. The chapel completed just in 2 years, until 1740 still stands in Kápolna square. Following numerous reconstructions and changes in ownership, it was reinstated to its original form and is now used as a temple of the Greek Catholic Church.
The baroque stone cross at the corner of Kada street and Sörgyár street also stands as a monument to these early years. (The corps is decorated with grape clusters.)
Wine estate owners have always complained a lot about damages caused by the soldiery. By the 1840s the situation became critical. Most of the damages were caused during artillery drills and another problem was posed by the fact that guarding the area was not taken care of. Some field guards had keeping an eye on the vineyards as a part time job and, in addition, they were also in charge of all the vineyards around today’s Városliget. Eventually the farmers decided, on the one hand, to become independent from other lands, for this reason independent “Kőbánya hegyközség” was founded and, on the other, to erect a building suitable for the protection of the estates. This building, the field guard’s tower can still be seen on top of Óhegy (Harmat street 31.). The Magistrates of Pest launched a tender in 1843 for the construction of the field guard’s tower and the adjacent residence building. One year later the building was completed. It was constructed by Ferenc Brein based on the layouts of Lőrinc Zofahl.
(The two-storey guard-house with a pitched roof is attached to the asymmetrically located, square-shaped building with battlements through a narrow passage. This is also the starting point of the stairs leading us to the lookout tower with elegant iron handrails along the way. The entrance door of the room upstairs is rich in wood carvings.) Today the building classified as national monument functions as a grille terrace and is even represented on Kőbánya’s coat of arms.
There is one more still existing building that deserves a mention: the old press house in Harmat street. It is of the same age as the field guard’s tower and is an important monument to the viniculture of Budapest. What bothers us is not the fact that today it is a residential house but that it is not classified as a national monument…
You can read more about Kőbánya in the third part of this article.

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- Amazon is eradicating cashierless checkout from its Fresh supermarkets within the U.S., the corporate confirmed.
- It will as an alternative rely extra closely on Dash Carts, which observe and tally up gadgets as clients store.
Amazon is eradicating its cashierless checkout methods at Fresh supermarkets within the U.S., the corporate confirmed, marking the most recent recalibration of its grocery technique.
The firm will not embody the system, referred to as Just Walk Out, in present Fresh stores or in new areas slated to open later this yr. It will as an alternative rely extra closely on Dash Carts, which observe and tally up gadgets as customers place them of their carts, enabling individuals to skip the checkout line.
“We’ve invested a lot of time redesigning a number of our Amazon Fresh stores over the last year, offering a better overall shopping experience with more value, convenience, and selection — and so far we’ve seen positive results, with higher customer shopping satisfaction scores and increased purchasing,” Amazon spokesperson Carly Golden stated in an announcement.
Golden added, “We’ve also heard from customers that while they enjoyed the benefit of skipping the checkout line with Just Walk Out, they also wanted the ability to easily find nearby products and deals, view their receipt as they shop, and know how much money they saved while shopping throughout the store.”
The Information earlier reported Amazon’s resolution to scrap Just Walk Out at some Fresh stores.
Amazon’s Go comfort stores will proceed to make use of Just Walk Out know-how, together with smaller Fresh areas within the U.Okay. The firm may even proceed to license the cashierless system to 3rd events.
Amazon in 2018 debuted the cashierless know-how at a comfort retailer in its Seattle campus. The system depends on an array of cameras and sensors all through the shop that monitor which gadgets customers take with them and cost them routinely once they depart. It was a pet undertaking of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who noticed it as a approach for the corporate to distinguish itself within the grocery market and “get rid of the worst thing about physical retail.”
“No one likes to wait in line,” then-CEO Bezos wrote in his 2018 letter to shareholders. “Instead, we imagined a store where you could walk in, pick up what you wanted, and leave.”
Since then, Amazon’s technique round Just Walk Out has shifted. The firm in 2020 started promoting the methods to meals and retail retailers in airports and sports activities stadiums, and extra lately to hospitals. The unit was additionally moved out of Amazon’s retail group and folded into its cloud computing division.
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It’s been a year since I was first invited to share what I’d seen (and liked) in a regular lifestyle feature for Chicane magazine. Four issues later, and 16 favourite things, I’m sharing them here for you too.
GOOD IDEA: Simple, ingenious, and worth the small investment if you’re an iPhone user, the AirTag can be used to track anything from keys to cats, but I recommend it most for your luggage. It works by sending out a Bluetooth signal which is detected by other devices in the area. They send the location of your AirTag to iCloud and then you can see it on a map in the ‘Find My’ app. Get it engraved for free with your initials or choose an emoji that suits your style. AirTag, £29 from apple.com
TASTE TEST: Not sure if you’ll be drinking this or putting it away for prosperity, but The Dalmore’s 21 year old single malt has come of age. Set to be the pinnacle of their Principal Collection, it’s available for just £575 per bottle. The Dalmore has seen some record prices for its heritage whiskies – their Paterson Collection sold in 2017 for £1m, and in 2020 a pair of The Dalmore 62YO whiskies secured £266,200 each at Sotheby’s. This bottle might be a bit more than your usual tipple, but it could be an exciting investment, and if it’s not, apparently the aftertaste includes flavours of peaches and pear tarte tatin. The Dalmore 21, £575 from The Whisky Exchange.
READING LIST: Looking for something that’s as visually delightful as a coffee table book, but easier to handle, share, or even give as a gift? I have the answer for you. Okay, so as the publisher I’m a bit biased, but I think it’s a must! ROAD TRIP, the second book in a collectable series from Shutter Hub Editions, presents a carefully curated selection of 100 images taken by photographers from around the world, showcasing how they travel, where they go, the places they stop, the reasons they travel, and everything in between. ROAD TRIP, £12 from shutterhub.org.uk/shop
STAY AWAY: Freshly refurbished, and newly opened this summer, the five-star Grand Hotel Brioni in Pula, Croatia, is a sanctuary of quality and calm. Originally a Yugoslavian hot spot for the rich and famous of the 1970s, this jewel on the Istrian coastline has been returned to glory – still a destination for A-list guests (while I was staying so too was the President of Croatia) but in a much more refined and sophisticated manner. Don’t miss the opportunity to have dinner at Restaurant Sophia. Croatia is known for its truffles, extra virgin olive oil, wine, and honey, along with the fresh seafood, fish and meats. For lovers of quality, unadulterated food, this is the place. Grand Hotel Brioni Pula, from €390 per night, grandhotelbrioni.com
GET OUT: If you’ve not been to one of the Sunday Scrambles at Bicester Heritage yet, then you’ve been missing something. A great day out, the Scramblers bring together an incredible selection of cars in an awesome location. Check out all the businesses on site (from gin distillers to classic vehicle restorers) and don’t forget to take time to tour the car park too – you’ll find some epic autos! Book tickets at bicesterheritage.co.uk
ART TO INVEST IN: British artist John Clark works from his studio in Cambridge, creating drawings, paintings, and sculpture. He’s a prolific artist, and when it comes to considering the human – from its form and physical presence to its behaviour and banal interactions – I think he’s one of the best. Clark investigates and uncovers the human condition through often complex forms, such as the one-metre-tall sculpture, We are Stardust, which is masterfully created from folded paper, resin and oil paint. Prices range from £500- £5000, leadwhite.co.uk
READING LIST: Never Too Small. This has to have been my favourite book of 2022. Good design goes a long way, especially in a small space, and Creative Director Colin Chee has gone all-out in this book to share that message. The combination of photographs, written descriptions and floor plans in this book make it brilliant, informative, and truly inspiring. Never Too Small began as a YouTube channel focusing on high quality, life enriching, micro-living, and is fast becoming a way of life. Never Too Small, £34 from nevertoosmall.com
DESIGN CLASSICS: Jewellery designer Monika Seitter combines fine metals and precious stones with lesser-expected plastic, to create modern pieces that are as valuable as they are fun. There are multiple colours available (to match your eyes, or your car?), all handmade in Monika’s Dusseldorf studio. Prices from €65, monikaseitter.de
GET OUT: If you’ve never been to Kettles Yard in Cambridge, now is a great time to visit. It’s a beautiful house, with a gallery attached, and is a masterpiece of curational juxtaposition. Fine art pieces (paintings, sculptures, ceramics) are exhibited equally alongside the art of nature (pebbles, shells, feathers and so on). The current exhibition ‘The Adventure of Pottery’, showcasing the exquisite work of Lucie Rie, runs until 25 June. The café is very nice too. Book tickets for free at kettlesyard.co.uk
TASTE TEST: A sustainable tipple you say? Whey hey! I might sound over excited, but when it comes to spirits, I think this is one of the best vodkas out there – and it’s made from pure cows milk. On the Dorset farm where Black Cow produce their deluxe cheddar, they use the whey, a by-product of cheese production, as the key ingredient in making this incredibly smooth vodka – all distilled and bottle by hand on the farm. Black Cow Vodka, £28 from blackcow.co.uk
GOOD IDEA: If you’re not already making the most of your car, there’s no time like the present – get a competition license from Motorsport UK and get on track with the Lotus Cup UK Speed Championship. Sprinting is all about honing your skills to get the perfect lap, timed against the clock. It’s a brilliant way to really put your driving ability to the test, and you might even go home with a trophy! Road-going cars are eligible, and newcomers are welcomed with support and encouragement. Get your license online at motorsportuk.org and sign up to sprint at lcukspeed.com
DESIGN CLASSIC: It’s no secret, I love a comb. I also love a bit of eco-friendly innovation. Cast from recycled paper composite, 3rd Diadem’s award-winning products are surprisingly strong and lightweight, as well as being heat and water resistant. A nice nod to multifunctionality – the Dappe type A and B combs also function as smart pocket squares. Alongside the simple Japanese inspired lifestyle accessories, designer Gow Tanaka undertakes bespoke commissions, having just completed a DJ booth for a London restaurant. Prices from £25, 3rd-diadem.com
STAY AWAY: People often talk about places being an oasis in a busy city, but arriving at Hotel Flora in Antwerp really is like finding a magical Narnia behind an unassuming side-street door. Warm madeleines and welcome cocktails, decadent yet comfortable interiors, and a pocket of peaceful walled garden – silence in the city. We woke to the smell of freshly baked bread, granola, and jams, straight from the AGA. You can book one of seven rooms or rent the whole house. Hotel Flora Antwerp, from €300 per night, hotelflora.be
TASTE TEST: Not sure? Take the tour! Join Daisy and Patrick for a walking tour of the top vegan eating spots in the sustainable city of Utrecht. From take-away fake-aways such as chicken wings, burgers, and bitterballen, to refined restaurant classics, and most probably the best pastel de natas in the whole of the Netherlands, you’ll get your fill of everything vegan. Utrecht is a great city to visit, small enough to walk around, and perfect for a weekend of inspiration, I mean, where else can you visit the world’s largest cycle garage, and row a boat down the middle of the old motorway?! Prices from €60, veganfoodtourutrecht.nl
READING LIST: Showcasing the Top 100 photographs from the inaugural AUTO PHOTO Awards, and part of the collectable Shutter Hub Editions series, AUTO PHOTO 01 celebrates creative automotive photography from photographers around the world. I was lucky to be joined in judging the 2022 award-winners by the wonderful Duke of Richmond (Founder of Goodwood Revival and Festival of Speed) which were exhibited at Motorsport UK HQ earlier this year. We’ve got more epic prizes on offer and excellent partners involved for 2023, and the competition is open to everyone – including you! AUTO PHOTO 01, £12 from shutterhub.org.uk / Find out more at autophotoawards.com
ART TO INVEST IN: I first came across Stewart Hearn’s work over a decade ago, when I selected it for a museum exhibition I was curating. I was taken by the quality and craftmanship, and I still am. Award-winning, and housed in significant collections around the world, Stewart’s work is not only beautiful – it’s worth investing in. I’m coveting the Thames River Vases – hand blown, with gold leaf and coloured powdered glass, these familiar forms take the shape of discarded plastic waste and turn it into something to be considered, a reflection on the way we consume and discard. A message in a bottle, quite literally. Thames River Vases, £375 each, stewarthearn-shop.com
If you’d like to keep up with what I’m up to work-wise (talks, events, exhibitions, that kind of stuff), you can find my Agenda on my website. And, if you’d like occasional updates about all sorts of other nice things, in your inbox, you can join my mailing list here.

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The Music Man is an American musical classic, following fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill and his visit to River City, Iowa where he meets and falls in love with the willful, spinster librarian, Marian Paroo. With his word-a-second style, Professor Harold Hill convinces the town to adopt his revolutionary music program, The Think System , or face the moral decline of the youngsters of River City. Chaos ensues as Hill's credentials are questioned and he is forced to prove himself to the citizens of River City. The Music Man Junior is the perfect production for young people. Featuring star turns for a young male and female performer, The Music Man is also rich with great roles for performers of every level. In fact, the show features over 24 speaking roles, meaning lots of features for young performers.
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The Tech Industry’s Gender Wage Gap: Where Are We Now?
Hired Looks At the Data For 2017
Each year in the spring, the nation recognizes Equal Pay Day, a symbolic date created by the National Committee on Pay Equity that highlights the day when women’s earnings “catch up” to what men earned the previous year. The exact date changes each year based on census data on the national gender wage gap, though it generally finds that women earn somewhere between 78% and 82% of what men make on an annual basis.
In honor of Equal Pay Day 2017, and for the second year in a row, Hired has dug into its proprietary data to release our annual Women, Work and the State of Wage Inequality report. Based on the tens of thousands of job offers made on our platform over the last year, our report is one of the most detailed and accurate analyses of the tech industry’s gender wage gap available anywhere. This is because of Hired’s unique position in the hiring process, in which we facilitate everything from the initial interview request all the way to the final job offer, and because much of our analysis is based on job openings for which men and women are both under consideration. This enables us to see exactly how similarly qualified men and women set their salary preferences for identical work, and what companies in turn, offer them.
If you follow Hired, you know that the issue of gender equality in the workplace is one that we’re very passionate about. We spend quite a bit of time educating clients, candidates and the industry at large about the impact of this issue. As a CEO and as the father of a 16-year old daughter, it’s also an issue on which I’ve developed a particularly strong perspective. And my take is this: change is not happening fast enough.
Our research revealed that women face a one-two punch during the hiring process where they are penalized at both the interview and offer stages. Even when controlling for the fact that our candidate base mirrors the tech industry as a whole by skewing more male, we found that women are underrepresented in the interview pool two-thirds of the time. When women do make it into the consideration set, they receive lower salary offers than men for the same job at the same company 63% of the time.
This is worth repeating: women are being given lower offers than men for the exact same work nearly two-thirds of the time. While this number has decreased slightly from last year’s analysis, when we found that women were given lower offers 69% of the time, it’s still a statistic we should all be shocked and concerned about.
Digging further into this issue, we see that there is a strong correlation between the salaries that candidates ask for and the ones that they receive, and unfortunately, salary expectations and negotiations often work against women. In looking specifically at the roles for which both a man and a woman were given an initial offer on our platform, we discovered that women set their expectations lower than men 69% of the time, and ask for an average of 4% less than men.
This is one of the aspects of the wage gap that Hired’s Talent Advocates are uniquely well positioned to help address. Each candidate that comes through our platform is assigned a Talent Advocate who can provide information and advice about prevailing market rates for their specific skills and experience, which can be especially helpful in the case of female candidates whose previous salaries may have been negatively impacted by bias. Additionally, our product team is working to make salary information more transparent for both candidates and clients so both sides can make more informed decisions in real time.
The difference between what men and women are offered for the same role increases from 4% to 5% when we compare initial offers, which are made at the beginning of the interview process, with final offers, which are made after all interviews and salary negotiations are complete. This further highlights the negative impact that negotiation has on the gender wage gap, and echoes other studies which have found that women are less likely to be successful than men in negotiating their salaries.
There is a small but important silver lining to all of this. For the second year in a row, we found that women who are earlier in their careers actually ask for and receive more money than their male counterparts. In fact, not only did entry-level women on our platform ask for even more money than their male peers this year, but we also didn’t see the wage gap start to appear until candidates were an average of at least six years into their careers, whereas last year it materialized around the four year mark. This is a positive indicator that this cohort — many of whom likely belong to Gen Z — could be the generation that finally closes the gap.
I would encourage you to read the full report for more details, including an analysis of what the gap looks like for more senior candidates and data that we’ve released for the first time on how race and LGBTQ status intersect with gender to affect compensation.
I hope that it will inspire you as it has inspired the team at Hired to continue thinking about how to solve this issue. There is plenty of evidence that companies with more women perform better on a variety of metrics. Presumably one of the keys to keeping these women motivated and in the workforce is compensating them fairly, which is why it’s so important for us to continue trying to understand and advance this issue.
When I joined Hired four years ago, I knew that we had a powerful opportunity to help close the wage gap. Along with the rest of the company, I remain committed to doing so by releasing data that highlights and quantifies this issue, championing hiring best practices, arming our candidates with information, and building product features that level the playing field, not just for women, but for all underrepresented groups. While much of this stems from the responsibility I feel to Hired’s clients, candidates and employees, it’s also a responsibility I feel to my daughter. When she joins the workforce in a few short years, I want to be able to say I did everything I could to help level the playing field for her.

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DUE TO ILLNESS….EVENT CANCELED THIS WEEKEND
House Concert with Michele McLaughlin and Joseph Akins
Our first house concerts for 2018 features the award-winning Michele McLaughlin from Salt Lake City, UT (read more about Michel below). She and I will be performing our original music for an intimate audience within the comforts of a home. Join us! You’ll laugh, relax and enjoy the evening as we tell stories and play our music on a beautiful Yamaha C7 grand piano.
Goodies will be served, and door prizes will be given. However, you are welcome to bring your own beverage. Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com. If the concerts do not sell out, you can purchase tickets at the door (please check first). Door opens at 7:00 and concerts begins at 7:30 pm on Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5th. Be sure to purchase tickets for the right date. Get your tickets at eventbrite.com


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Influenced by both Art Deco themes and the novel The Great Gatsby, Darryl created a set of celebration cards that are certain to make your recipient glow.
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The Magus Era Chapter 1240 – WN
After a quick series of explosive sounds, the beautiful glow in the sky faded, and Ji Hao walked slowly out of the disappearing infinitude lotus world. Flags and other treasures, which were used by those priests to build this great formation, flew into Ji Hao’s left sleeve like birds flying into the woods.
“Yeah! Ji Hao won!” Seeing nothing was left behind Ji Hao, Man Man excitedly waved her arms and leaped up. If Shaosi weren’t smilingly holding her hand, she would have bumped straight into Ji Hao’s arms.
Yemo Shayi walked out of the air, hands dropped on both sides of his body and head slightly lowered. He politely and closely walked by Ji Hao’s side, looking at Ji Hao’s dark face.
“My dear master, you seem to not be happy. Are you unhappy? Is anything wrong?” asked Yemo Shayi gently.
Ji Hao frowned. He walked back into the nine dragons chariot and sat in a golden armchair on the top deck, supporting his chin with his both hands while gazing at the vast water down below.
Of course, something was wrong. In fact, something was very wrong.
Those disciples all had Priest Mu’s linden leaf magic talismans. But, those powerful talismans showed no sign of saving their lives. Instead, those talismans did nothing but protect their original soul and send them into the netherworld.
This looked like Priest Mu had made the plan long ago, and he sent these disciples to die on purpose.
More importantly, something was badly wrong about the powers of those priests.
Ji Hao was indescribably lucky. He was taken as a disciple by Yu Yu, then guided by Priest Dachi and Priest Qing Wei and a large group of brothers and sisters. Those brothers and sisters of his almost generously taught Ji Hao everything they had ever learned. More importantly, the mysterious man who lived in Ji Hao’s spiritual space, that powerful old freak with an unknown background story, had led Ji Hao onto a thoroughly different path. For all the above reasons, Ji Hao improved stunningly fast not long after he started his cultivation. By now, he was no weaker than those powerful beings who lived since the prehistorical era.
“I clearly understand that no matter how largely I have improved, I shouldn’t be able to defeat powerful beings like Priest Corpse and Gold Water easily.” Ji Hao slowly nodded and pondered upon his confusion.
He killed Priest Corpse with one single sword move, then easily destroyed his embryos of Dao. Somehow, Ji Hao felt that Priest Corpse was like a balloon, large but empty. His cultivation was still there, but his power and life-force were not even ten-percent as powerful as before.
In the infinitude lotus world, Priest Corpse was far weaker than before when Ji Hao met him the first time. He was weakened awfully. Nevertheless, Priest Corpse never realized that.
Ji Hao had met Priest Corpse before. Therefore, he could tell that Priest Corpse was weakened, so it was reasonable for Ji Hao to kill Priest Corpse with one move with his powerful Taiji divine sword.
Gold Water’s background story was unknown. But, as he was powerful enough to control the all worlds monument, he should be more powerful than Priest Corpse. However, Gold Water was killed by Ji Hao so easily too, with one single sword move. He didn’t even manage to trigger his life-saving treasures before he died.
Except for these two powerful ones, who were already famous back in the prehistorical era, all those priests Ji Hao met in the infinitude lotus world seemed to be weakened and exhausted.
Ji Hao indeed had a few top-grade supreme treasures. As a mysterious treasure from the Chaos, the golden bridge suppressed the all worlds monument. Therefore, Ji Hao should be able to easily break the infinitude lotus world and leave. But killing tens of thousands of elite disciples of Priest Hua and Priest Mu at one time? Even Ji Hao himself felt it unbelievable. Those priests were too weak. Their powers were way under their cultivation levels. It seemed that their powers were taken away by someone through some special method.
“They were too weak.” Smiling at his friends surrounding him, Ji Hao said, “I’m fine, I just felt that, they were too weak. Those priests, they had cultivated for at least a thousand years…”
Yemo Shayi frowned as well. Today, he killed at least three-thousand priests with his sword. He also felt that it was a bit too easy.
“Whatever, we won!” Man Man proudly raised her head. The sixty-four flaming beads had been slowly hovering around her, covering her body with a red light. She chuckled and continued, “Strange or not, we won, and that’s good!”
Ji Hao smiled too.
Man Man’s personality hadn’t changed at all. But her words made sense. No matter how weird it was, they won, didn’t they? Priest Hua and Priest Mu set such a large trap and tried to do something to Ji Hao. But as a result, tens of thousands of their elite disciples were turned into ashes, while Ji Hao was the only one who benefited.
From the five-colored cauldron, extremely pure original soul power was slowly released, merging with Ji Hao’s embryos of Dao.
Ji Hao’s embryos of Dao had been growing rapidly. In his spiritual space, thunders were blaring, and lights and shadows were shaking. Ji Hao had been stably growing stronger.
“Next time, if they send the same number of people, I will tear them in a frontal fight!” Gradually, a gray mist spread out around Ji Hao’s body, surrounding him up. He looked like an evil dragon hiding in a bottomless chasm, such that no one could ever see him clearly.
In his spiritual space, aside from the three embryos of Dao, a hazy silhouette slowly emerged.
The golden bridge devoured the all worlds monument, after which, the connection between the golden bridge and Ji Hao himself was suddenly tightened. Through the connection, Ji Hao started understanding the great Dao of space, and in the meanwhile, his fourth embryo of Dao, the embryo of Dao of space, was gradually generated.
Because of the embryo of Dao of space, the broad spiritual space of Ji Hao, and the boundless void inside his body that contained three enormous spheres of light, started expanding speedily. Ji Hao faintly sensed that the immeasurable space was now becoming clearer and clearer, closer and closer.
Glancing at the location of the disappeared infinitude lotus world, Ji Hao waved his broad sleeve and said with a deep voice, “Let’s head back, we have other things to do.”
The nine dragons chariot gave a rumbling roar. Standing on top of the chariot, Mr. Crow cawed brightly.
Yuan Li raised his whip and lashed down violently. Hundreds of chained priests screamed shrilly. The chariot slowly turned around and raised dense fiery clouds, flying to a flood-control troop which had sent Ji Hao an SOS message just now.
But before the chariot moved, a translucent lotus quietly bloomed in the air.
With a grim look, Priest Hua walked out of the lotus in big steps. Seeing Ji Hao, he flicked his wrist and sent out a golden bolt of thunder, without saying a word.

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The Swiss pro hockey player turned country singer-songwriter and coach on Belgium’s ‘The Voice’ talks about touring with Shania Twain
From professional hockey player to Switzerland’s most loved country artist, and even appearing as a coach on The Voice in Belgium, Bastian Baker has had quite the journey. He recently wrapped up the US and European legs of the Shania Now Tour where is the opening act for Canadian country legend Shania Twain, and is currently promoting his latest studio album before hitting the road once again for the Australian and New Zealand leg of the tour.
His new self-titled release feels like an introduction but it is, in fact, his fourth LP. However, it is his first official release in the US and UK so this feels like a brand new start for an artist who is a household name in his native country.
With all the excitement and buzz around Bastian at the moment, we thought it was a fantastic time to catch up with the intriguing singer-songwriter to find out more about touring with Shania and, of course, his album…
You’re currently on a break from touring with Shania Twain. How’s that experience been so far?
“It’s been wonderful. Touring with Shania is like touring with my family! It’s truly been a monumental experience. I’ve met the most incredible new fans and friends along the way. This was my first official tour in North America and the UK and I knew the moment I stepped out on stage that the crowd most likely didn’t know me, so I had to bring my A-game. I like to have meet-and-greets at the merch table after my set each night and it was cool to get to meet new people up close and personal. I already can’t wait to get back! Everyone has been so warm and welcoming.”
What’s it been like going from a headline act to a supporting slot?
“Since the very beginning of my career I’ve always played a lot of support shows – Bryan Adams, Roxette, James Morrison – and I have to say I love it. It’s always great to meet new fans who may not know me before I take the stage. And it’s great to not feel as much pressure while opening for someone else because the audience didn’t necessarily buy tickets to see me! The Shania tour is the first time I’ve been a support act on a long world tour. I’m looking forward to going back to my headlining shows. I will be touring most of 2019!”
How did the tour with Shania come about?
“We’ve known each other for many years – we met in Switzerland at the Montreux Jazz Festival. From the moment we met, she’s been very interested in my music and has really taken me under her wing as far as giving me advice on next steps in my career.
“Three years ago, she asked me to open the last three shows on her Rock This Country tour and I felt like her audience and I were really able to connect. She must have thought so as well because here we are now out touring the globe! On my new album, she’s really followed the whole writing and recording process really closely. I’d play her some songs I had come up with and she’d always offer feedback which I greatly appreciate. She’s such a lyrical genius! She says she loves how everything turned out.”
What are your major highlights so far?
“Oh, there are so many. The Nashville show at Bridgestone Arena was incredible. I have such a strong connection with Nashville. Most of the songs on the new record were written and recorded in Nashville! My good friend Roman Josi is the captain of the Nashville Predators hockey team, and since I played pro hockey myself it was surreal to play in the same arena as him.
“The second would be Montreal. I played a cover of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah and not only did everybody light up their phones, but I got a two-minute standing ovation at the end of the song. Chills! The third was Brazil, a country I love. We played in front of 100,000 people and there I was standing there alone, just me and my guitar. It was quite a special moment in my life. I made sure I learned enough Portuguese, to be able to speak it in between the songs. And I really enjoyed that too. With each stop, I make sure there’s time to go explore the town, find a good bar and food and sight-see. I’m an adventurous guy. It’s been fun getting to know different parts of the world.”
What are you looking forward to from the Australian and New Zealand leg?
“I’ve only been to Australia once to watch my tennis player friend Stan Wawrinka at the Australian Open! So apart from that it’s all gonna be pretty new! I’m happy to extend my summer a little more this year and will be looking forward to seeing the great natural landscapes both these countries have. Plus everybody keeps telling me I sound like I’m Australian; can’t wait to find out if that’s correct!
“Along with touring with Shania Twain you have also recently announced your own headlining tour for next year, what can fans expect from your shows?
The shows are going to be such a fun time! We’re currently working on the aesthetics, lighting and the set list! Preparing a new tour is something I love! Fun fact: I usually get most of my ideas in a super hot shower. We’re going to play a lot of new songs and I will, of course, add some of the older songs to the set list, especially when playing places that have known us for a longer time.”
Do you plan on adding any UK dates?
“I hope so. That would be a dream! I had never toured the UK before the Shania tour and I really loved it! Made so many great memories and met some really incredible people! Hopefully, it’ll work out and I’ll be back really soon!”
The new tour is in support of your new LP, how excited are you to be sharing your new record?
“I can’t wait! Although, it’ll come with challenges. I’ve really pushed my singing limits on this record and I will have to be very disciplined with my voice on the tour in order to be able to perform the best I can every night!”
What can listeners expect from the album?
“It’s a vast mix of a lot of different styles and sounds that I’ve been working on over the past two years. I’ve done a lot of travelling and played a lot of shows in that time frame and this album is really a reflection of influences I’ve picked up along the way. My older records gravitated more folk and I feel like I still have that to some extent, but I’ve really grown to branch out into other genres of music. Kind of like how Nashville as a whole has – it’s not just country anymore. You can find shows of any genre every night of the week!”
We love the LP, and we did noticed it has a lot of genre styles, was this a conscious decision?
“I wrote over 60 songs in the last year and a half and of course they were all very different! I love a lot of different music styles, to listen and to play! It was a conscious decision! It’s a little bit pop, a little folk, rock, country. I’m just a fan of really good music! I hope it’s something people all over the world can enjoy.”
Which song off the record are you most excited for the fans to hear?
“Probably Yokko. I’m really proud of it. I had been listening to a lot of Justin Timberlake and The Weeknd and you can definitely feel those influences at play. This is my most singer-songwriter song on the album. And yes, I intentionally spelt Yoko Ono’s name wrong!”
Did you approach the album any different knowing it would be your debut US and UK release?
“No, not really. I guess that’s what makes me an indie [laughs]. I think a big part of being an artist and songwriter is knowing who you are and not straying from it. It’s worked for other artists that have come into a new territory from other countries. I think, from time to time, people like something fresh and new to listen to!”
How do you feel this compares to your previous releases?
“It’s more ambitious. The work and effort I’ve put into this record allows me to say so. It was really hard selecting those 14 tracks amongst the other 60. But I tried to pick the songs that I thought were intriguing, surprising and different than what I had done before!”
Interview: Laura Klonowski
Bastian’s eponymous album is out now on Swiss Mafia. Discover more at bastianbaker.com


I'm slightly conflicted about this new Walther semi-auto.
The PPX looks a tad aggressive & not well suited for deep concealment but it does offer some great features for defense/duty uses.
My good friend is considering buying a new handgun. He's a non-shooter & entry level so the PPX's DA only/hammer fired system is ideal.
I'm curious to know if the pistol as a ambi-slide release(I'm left handed).
The Walther MSRPs seem about right too, for a polymer frame semi-auto pistol.
Any word yet when this new PPX line will be on sale or available to the US public?
I'd add that I'm interested in knowing if the Walther PPXs would be covered by Smith & Wesson's lifetime service policy. That would be a selling point.


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In her debut collection, Melanchrini, Maria Taylor’s distinctive poetry slips fluently amidst the worlds and underworlds of classical mythology and modernity; between her own Greek Cypriot heritage and British urban upbringing; among betting shops, schools, bar-rooms and hospitals.
Lively and ebullient, from moments of quirky humour to poignancy, these poems demonstrate a poet who isn’t afraid to leap into the heart of circumstance and treasure what she finds there. Melanchrini finds personal histories at the kitchen table, tears in the soapsuds, and a moment’s sensuality in the midst of a city market. Maria Taylor’s poems are deceptively plucky; as entertaining as they are inventive and quietly determined.
Praise for Maria Taylor's Melanchrini:
‘Enjoyable, engaging, serious but unpretentious, confident and well-crafted, this is
a debut collection that should attract attention – and ought to win Maria Taylor a
lot of readers. Above all the book is full of life, of real lives. It has variety and surprise
but is very clearly by one voice – a voice that it is good to listen to because it sees so much.’ – Peter Sansom
‘Maria Taylor’s poems sing with the extraordinary in the everyday, full of those
moments where something or someone is briefly transformed: a woman takes a
merman home; a dead Aunt’s house becomes a museum where the main object is
missing; the memory of morning coffee is full of birds’ wings. The power of these
poems is that they constantly invoke the unexpected, and the colours and textures of both times past and yet to come.’ – Deborah Tyler-Bennett
‘This is a distinctive and assured collection of poems. The writing is at once clear-sighted and fully realised. In its mystery, precision and surprise, Melanchrini shows the truth of a powerful new writer.’ – David Morley
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Maria Taylor is a Leicestershire-based poet. Her debut collection, Melanchrini, is forthcoming from Nine Arches Press in Summer 2012. Her writing has been published in The North, The Guardian, The TLS, Staple and others.
You can read her blog here.


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CBDT files review against SC's benami ruling; terms it continuing criminal offence
The petition was filed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) that frames policy for the tax department under the department of revenue of the Union finance ministry before the apex court's registry few days back. The sources told PTI that the review petition was filed after the CBDT obtained the views of the field units of the Income-tax department, who had implemented the law since 2016 and after getting it legally vetted from government experts.
'No benches in winter break', says Supreme Court after Centre's jibe on long vacations
The CJI's announcement made in the apex court assumes significance in the wake of Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju's statement in Rajya Sabha on Thursday in which he said there was a feeling among the people that long court vacations were not very convenient for justice seekers.
Completely unconstitutional government run in Maharashtra: Uddhav faction; SC to hear pleas on Jan 13
A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha said it will hear a batch of petitions on the Maharashtra political crisis on January 13 as it will not be possible for the five-judge Constitution bench to sit next week, which will be for miscellaneous matters.
SC live-streams proceedings of three Constitution benches, gets over eight lakhs viewers
In a unanimous decision taken at a recent full court meeting headed by the CJI, the apex court decided to live-stream proceedings of all constitution bench hearings from September 27, four years after the path-breaking announcement by Justice Misra. The apex court may live-stream proceedings through YouTube and later host them on its server, sources had said. People will be able to access the proceedings on their cell phones, laptops, and computers without any hassle.
Pendency of cases a huge challenge, says outgoing CJI N V Ramana
"We have to admit the fact that the pendency is a huge challenge before us. I must admit that issues of listing and posting of matters is one of the areas on which I could not pay much attention. I am sorry for that," he said. "We are busy in fire-fighting on all days," he added.
Pendency of cases 'huge challenge', says CJI N V RamanaHe said during the COVID-19 pandemic, the priority was running of the courts and unlike commercial establishments, "we cannot secure the technological tools from the market directly".
Senior advocate Dushyant Dave breaks into tears while bidding adieu to CJI Ramana"I speak on behalf of vast multitude of citizens of this country.You stood up for them. You upheld their rights and the constitution. When you took over, I was sceptical of what the court had gone through. I must say, you excelled our expectations. You maintained checks and balances between judiciary, executive and the parliament. You did with a spine," Dave said
Freebies debate: SC directs listing of pleas before three-judge bench"Looking into the complexities of the issues involved and the prayer to overrule the judgement rendered by a two-judge bench of this court in Subramaniam Balaji, we direct listing of the set of petitions before a three-judge bench after obtaining the orders from the Chief Justice of India," PTI quoted the bench as saying.
Hate speech involving Yogi Adityanath: Supreme Court dismisses plea against HC orderIn its verdict delivered in February 2018, the high court had said it has not found any procedural error either in the conduct of an investigation or in the decision-making process of refusal to grant sanction to prosecute.
Bilkis Bano case: Supreme Court says it did not grant permission for remission, issues notice to Gujarat on plea against release of 11 convictsEleven convicts, sentenced to life imprisonment, were released from Godhra sub-jail on August 15 after the Gujarat government allowed their release under its remission policy. The convicts had completed more than 15 years in jail. In January 2008, a special CBI court in Mumbai had sentenced the convicts to life imprisonment for gang-rape and murder of seven members of Bilkis Bano's family.
Supreme Court strikes down provision of 1988 Benami lawThe verdict came on the appeal of the Centre challenging the Calcutta High Court judgement in which it was held that the amendment made in the 1988 Act in 2016 would be applicable with prospective effect.
Apex court employees an invisible force that helps in delivering justice: CJI N V RamanaSpeaking at the felicitation programme by the Supreme Court Employees' Welfare Association, Ramana said his experience of working as Chief Justice of India for the last 16 months and as a Judge of the apex court for eight years has been wonderful and the officers and staff of this Registry played a major role in making this experience memorable.
SC constitution bench to hear plea related to Delhi-Centre row over control of servicesThe CJI said a bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud will hear the dispute between the Centre and the Delhi government. The matter was mentioned by an advocate before the bench also comprising Justices Hima Kohli and C T Ravikumar. On May 6, the top court had referred to a five-judge Constitution bench the issue of control of services in Delhi.
SC orders status quo on Maha local bodies polls, says it would set up special bench"We have heard the counsel. The matter requires an elaborate hearing. In view of that we direct the parties to maintain the status quo. List the matter after five weeks. A special bench will be constituted," the top court said in the order.
'Factories of education' are causing devaluation of human resources, says CJI N V RamanaSuch education should also be an enabler to achieve social solidarity and create individuals as meaningful members of society, he said while delivering the convocation address after receiving an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters from the Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU), his alma mater.
SC dismisses plea seeking freezing of AIADMK symbol, imposes Rs 25K fine on busy body litigantThe top court was hearing an appeal of Josseph against the dismissal of his plea by the Madras High Court.
Public must know constitutional rights, duties; unfortunate that only few are aware: CJI RamanaHe said even a "small school kid" in the western countries is aware of his constitution and the laws and asserted "we need that kind of culture".
SC directs SEBI to provide documents sought by RIL in share acquisition probe"The SEBI is a regulator and has a duty to act fairly. It is not to circumvent the rule of law and they have to show fairness. We allow this and direct SEBI to furnish the document sought by RIL," the CJI said while allowing the appeal of RIL.
Justice U U Lalit, in line to become next CJI, part of landmark judgements including triple talaqJustice Lalit is in line to become the 49th CJI of India on August 27, a day after incumbent Justice N V Ramana demits the office. Justice Lalit, who was a renowned senior advocate, was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court on August 13, 2014.
Most Indians unable to approach courts, suffer in silence: Chief Justice N V Ramana"Modern India was built around the goal of removing the disparities in society. Project democracy is about providing a space for the participation of all. Participation will not be possible without social emancipation. Access to justice is a tool for social emancipation," Chief Justice of India N V Ramana said.
Political opposition translating into hostility not healthy sign: CJI RamanaThese are not signs of a healthy democracy,” Ramana said. He was speaking at an event organised at the Rajasthan Assembly by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). “There used to be mutual respect between government and opposition. Unfortunately, space for opposition is diminishing,” he said. The CJI also raised concerns over the quality of legislative performance.
Nearly 80 pc prisoners are undertrials, need to question procedures: CJI"We need a holistic plan of action to increase the efficiency of the administration of the criminal justice system," the CJI said at the inaugural session of the 18th All India Legal Services Authority in Jaipur.
Supreme Court agrees to hear plea related to Delhi-Centre row over control of servicesThe plea by the Delhi government arises out of a split verdict of February 14, 2019, in which, a two judge-bench of Justices A K Sikri and Bhushan, both retired since had recommended to the Chief Justice of India that a three-judge bench be set up to finally decide the issue of control of services in the national capital in view of its split verdict.
Answerable to constitution and constitution alone: CJI N V RamanaSpeaking about the “vision” of few political leaders and chief ministers who laid a “solid foundation for India-centric growth almost two decades ago,” the CJI said “such foundations meant for longterm growth should never be disturbed.”
CJI calls on youth, students for their active participation in democracy"Long years ago, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar walked through the corridors of this great seat of learning. Today, I had the honour of walking in his footsteps. It is an emotional moment for me. I do not have a privileged background. I am the son of an ordinary farmer. I am the first in the family to get a university education. Today, I am standing here as the Chief Justice of India.Load More
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For those who can remember the Mame Game Emulator that appeared and disappeared on the iTunes Store, well its back and this time it is available from the Google Chrome App Store. Once installed there are a wide range of game classics to play, although it has to be said that some are bound to be still copyrighted, you have been warned!
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Powered a 2230kW electric motor, the car – called the Venturi VBB-3 – is scheduled to hit the infamous Bonneville salt flats in August where it will attempt to clock 700km/h.
If successful, the Venturi will smash its own land speed record of 495km/h, first clocked in 2010.
A joint venture between Ohio State University and boutique car marker Venturi, the VBB-3 will be piloted by daredevil test driver Roger Schroer.
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Former Wrestling Coach Don Parker to be Inducted into NWCA Hall of FameEAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – Former UW-Eau Claire wrestling head coach Don Parker has been selected to the NWCA Division III Wrestling Coaches’ Association 2014 Hall of Fame and will be inducted on Thursday, March 13 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa prior to the NCAA Division III Championship.
Two Blugold Wrestlers Qualify for NCAA ChampionshipMINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Blugolds.com) – Two UW-Eau Claire wrestlers have qualified for the 2014 NCAA Division III Championship, which will be contested March 14-15 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, after competing at the NCAA West Regional at Augsburg College (Minn.) today.
WIAC Wrestling Championship up Next for BlugoldsEAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) - The UW-Eau Claire wrestling team is set to compete at the 2014 WIAC Championship, hosted by UW-La Crosse on Saturday, Feb. 15. The Blugolds will open the championship against UW-Oshkosh at 9 a.m.
Blugold Wrestlers Narrowly Fall to UW-OshkoshEAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – Down by just six points headed into the final match, the UW-Eau Claire wrestlers came up just short, 32-20, against UW-Oshkosh in the McPhee Physical Education Center tonight.
Blugold Wrestlers go 1-2 at UWW Border Brawl DualsWHITEWATER, Wis. (Blugolds.com) - The UW-Eau Claire wrestling team dropped two duals to start the day at the UW-Whitewater Border Brawl Duals, but finished the day with a win, the Blugolds’ second dual meet victory of the season.
Blugold Wrestlers go 1-2 at Lakeland DualsSHEBOYGAN, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – Competing three times at the Lakeland College Duals today, the UW-Eau Claire wrestling team went 1-2 to record its first team victory of the season.
Three Blugolds Win in First Dual of SeasonNORTHFIELD, Minn. (Blugolds.com) – Competing in its first dual of the season, the UW-Eau Claire wrestling team fell 24-13 at St. Olaf College (Minn.) but three Blugolds recorded victories tonight.
Two Wrestlers Win at Pointer OpenSTEVENS POINT, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – Two UW-Eau Claire wrestlers won their weight classes at the 2013 Pointer Open, hosted by UW-Stevens Point today.
Blugold Wrestlers Start Season at RCTC OpenROCHESTER, Minn. (Blugolds.com) – The UW-Eau Claire wrestling team kicked off the 2013-14 season competing at Rochester Community and Technical College’s Yellowjacket Open today.
Wrestling Preview: Blugolds Open Season Saturday at RCTC OpenEAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) - The UW-Eau Claire wrestling team will kick off the new season Saturday (Nov. 2) at the Rochester Community and Technical College Open. The Blugolds, under interim head coach Steve Wozniak, have 18 wrestlers on this year's team.


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Owners of grain. announce name for new Downtown Allentown barbecue restaurant
August 23, 2016 / The owners of grain. and The Bayou announced today that their coming barbecue restaurant and bar on The ArtsWalk at City Center in Downtown Allentown will be named Queen City BBQ. The new restaurant, which will offer dine-in and carry-out options, will open in September 2016.
Owners Morris Taylor and Cristian Duarte say their latest casual eatery will offer high-quality authentic barbecue smoked on site. They are creating a homey atmosphere, complete with reclaimed barn wood, that will appeal to families as well as to adults seeking a fun bar scene. The new restaurant will seat around 150 and will provide outdoor seating and a fire pit on the ArtsWalk. An indoor/outdoor bar will offer 20 craft beers on tap and several frozen drink specialties. The restaurant’s interior will feature two shuffleboard tables, a jukebox and several TVs.
“We saw an opportunity to create a high-energy place with great food at an affordable price point for the neighborhood and the city,” Taylor said. “We chose the name Queen City BBQ to reflect that this will be a hometown place. We are a local company, and are opening this restaurant to help further the progress of Allentown’s redevelopment. We want to see all of the new and existing businesses succeed downtown. We are in it for Allentown and can’t wait to bring a new concept to market.”
Fred Grant will serve as executive chef at Queen City BBQ. Grant previously worked at Emeril’s Chop House and BAM, both at Sands Bethlehem, before becoming sous chef and later executive chef at the ArtsQuest Center in Bethlehem.
“Our menu will meld traditional barbecue with our Pennsylvania Dutch culinary heritage – think sweet potato rolls and pierogis – to create something that doesn’t exist, our own PA-style barbecue,” said General Manager Jerry Straub. “The food we serve will be just like what we smoke and eat in our own backyards.”
In September 2015, Taylor and Duarte opened grain. in the former Federal Grill space on Hamilton Street in Downtown Allentown, offering American contemporary dishes with culinary flairs from around the world and 24 beers on tap in a polished casual environment. Shortly after opening, grain. was named 2015’s Top Rated New Hot Spot in Pennsylvania by Yelp and Nightclub & Bar magazine.
More about Queen City BBQ in the media:
- “Queen City BBQ to open in Allentown Shula’s space in September, The Morning Call, August 23, 2016


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The more you know about the recent contract between the state and Council 31 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, the less there is to like. While the final contract itself remains out of public view, a description put together by AFSCME for its members reveals troubling details.
It appears that the lax attendance policy is carried over. At least there is no mention of any changes, indicating that state employees will be able to rack up 10 unauthorized absences without any serious or permanent repercussions. Under the “Affirmative Attendance Policy” reached in a side agreement between the state and the union and attached to its earlier master contract, state government employees can be issued “notices of suspension” for skipping work, but are not expected to serve suspensions and do not suffer any loss of pay until the 11th infraction.
The new contract apparently also includes a “me-too” clause, which will complicate negotiations with other state employees. According to AFSCME, if the state reaches a contract with another union representing state government employees, and that contract has more generous terms either on wage increases or health insurance, the state will be obligated to give the same terms to its AFSCME-represented staff.
Depending on how this section is worded, the new contract could tie the governor’s hands in negotiations with other unions. For instance the governor might want to offer another union more generous pay raises in exchange for lower-cost health insurance. If he did, AFSCME could file a grievance to enforce the “me-too” clause, and the state would have to match the pay raises; but it is not clear that the state would be allowed to apply health insurance changes. State employees who are represented by AFSCME could wind up with the best of both deals.
What happens during collective bargaining has serious consequences – unfortunately, taxpayers aren’t able to have a voice during these closed-door negotiations. This AFSCME contract will do much to determine the cost of government, but the meaning of important provisions dealing with retirement costs is still unclear. With so much at stake the public deserves a full, detailed description of what the governor and AFSCME agreed to, and a chance to make their voices heard before the state signs the dotted line.
Paul Kersey is Director of Labor Policy at the Illinois Policy Institute


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Anthony Corsaro was born with a pair of sticks in his hands. Rhythmically exploring the timbres of pots and pans since before he could speak, it seemed like Tony was destined to play the drums.
Understanding early in his life that a career in music was possible, Anthony prioritized music over everything else. From the age of 13 his schedule was filled with weekly church services and rehearsals, wedding gigs, battle of the bands and talent shows, marching band and drumline, taking private lessons from Syracuse's most esteemed private lesson teachers, and absorbing as much musical content as possible from every source imaginable.
After high school, Tony went on to attend the prestigious University of North Texas. While there, he had the incredible opportunity to play alongside and perform for the worlds top recording and performing artists, including Kenny G, Candido Camero, Luis Conte, Ignacio Beroa, Snarky Puppy, Andy Narell, Pedrito Martinez, Mike League, the One O'Clock and Two O'clock Lab Bands, and is a recipient of Downbeat Magazines "Best Collegiate Latin Jazz Album" of 2013.
Anthony continues to explore and push the boundaries of what it means to be a professional musician. Composing original music for independent content creators, engineering/producing live podcasts, and production/recording/mixing/mastering services are just a few other ways he likes to stay active in the industry while continually challenging himself. No matter what situation Anthony finds himself in, his unique capabilities of playing to the room and adding the right amount of texture to any situation sets him apart from other musicians in town.