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HETS is awarded with an IBM Grant
Friday 21st of January 2005
HETS is awarded with an IBM Grant
The Hispanic Educational Telecommunications System (HETS) is pleased to announce that the IBM Corporation has awarded HETS with an $8,000 technology grant in support of the innovative online mentoring program that is part of the Virtual Plaza online portal.
The IBM grant ensures the continuation of the HETS e-Mentoring Program, an initiative in which IBM employees have served as online mentors for college students in selected colleges and universities since 2001. The e-Mentoring Program has proven successful in achieving its goals to a modest scale. Since the program began, over 200 students and more than 70 IBM employees have participated in this initiative. In 2003, HETS expanded this program to other corporations like Banco Popular, Hamilton Sundstrand, Destilería Serralles, Tech Heads de PR, Badillo Nazca, and Comstat Rowland.
The e-Mentoring Program is part of the Virtual Plaza (www.virtualplaza.org), a bilingual web site developed by HETS to harness different Internet technologies and help bridge the digital divide for Hispanic college students. This portal was developed with a grant from the Fund for ...
HETS welcomes three new member institutions The Hispanic Educational Telecommunications System (HETS) received at the beginning of this semester the membership requests from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania, National University in La Jolla, California, and the New Jersey City University, as a part of the outreach efforts done recently to affiliate new member institutions. HETS has now a membership of 22 leading higher education institutions in Puerto Rico, Colombia, and states such as California, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Founded in 1993, the consortium is the nation’s first bilingual distance education consortium and has its headquarters on the Inter American University of Puerto Rico.
The new HETS member institutions have the commitment of offering to their students a quality educational face to face experience, as well as at a distance. Each of them has unique characteristics that contribute to the enrichment and diversity of the Consortium. Kutztown University is a member of the State system of Higher Education of Pennsylvania. Kutztown University is committed to continuous improvement, partnerships, and collaborations that encourage the development of citizens who contribute to a global society. Currently 8,200 ...
HETS Honors Faculty Leadership in Collaborative Initiatives Recently, the HETS Consortium recognized the work and leadership of those partners involved in its Online Learning Collaboration Initiatives through the creation of the Online Learning Collaboration Leadership Award. HETS has designated $1,000 from its FIPSE-LAAP funds to make available this Award, in recognition to a faculty leader who is facilitating the collaboration processes and advancing the creation of a new online program that will benefit HETS member institutions and the Hispanic learners, at large.
Dr. Keville Frederickson, Nursing Professor, Lehman College.
Through this special Award, the Consortium would like to honor the work of the Project Leader who has fulfilled the leading expectations of the HETS office and the overall requirements for guiding an effective partnership among academic collaborators. “For HETS, it is extremely important to acknowledge the efforts of those who, not only lead the work of the group members in a collaborative effort, but also administer the program outstandingly. This is why the Consortium established the Online Learning Collaboration Leadership Award.”, indicated Dr. Nitza Hernandez, HETS Executive Director.
The first leadership award recipient was Dr. Keville Frederickson, Nursing faculty ...
Leaders in Higher Ed Explore Policies for Joint Online Programs for Hispanics San Juan, PR – The Hispanic Educational Telecommunications System (HETS), a unique bilingual distance learning consortium, celebrated its Second Annual Workshop on “Reaching Policy Agreements for Collaboration Initiatives among HETS Partner Institutions,” last June 21-23 in New York. HETS gathered almost 40 higher education leaders from its member institutions to explore agreements and policies needed to help implement three online programs that are being jointly developed by faculty from 10 colleges and universities affiliated to the consortium.
These institutional leaders met to help build multi-campus support for the online, professional certificate programs in cross-cultural health care, bilingual journalism, and security management, and to discuss key academic, administrative, financial, and marketing issues impacting the implementation of these first collaborative initiatives. Furthermore, the Consortium’s Board of Directors made important decisions in areas related to the joint initiatives such as pricing, launch dates, and profit distribution.
The workshop, which coincided with this year’s HETS Board of Directors meeting, focused on strategies to transcend individual campus policy differences to foster more online education partnerships. HETS ultimate goal is to increase Hispanic college graduation rates with ...
HETS Celebrates Workshop to Support Launching of New Online Learning Programs The Hispanic Educational Telecommunications System (HETS) will be celebrating its Second Annual Workshop for Institutional Leaders on Inter-institutional Collaboration from June 21st to the 23rd in New York City, as informed by Dr. Nitza Hernandez, the Consortium’s Executive Director. This year’s workshop on “Reaching Policy Agreements for Collaboration Initiatives among HETS Partner Institutions” intends to foster administrative strategies in support of three online professional certificate programs being developed by ten HETS partner institutions.
The faculty working toward online academic programs in Bilingual Journalism, Security Management, and Cross-Cultural Health Care will have the opportunity to find out, with their administrative leaders, effective ways of making inter-institutional academic collaboration work beyond distance, institutional, and policy barriers. This time, the HETS annual workshop has been designed for top level institutional administrators who will be guided to work with faculty and academic leaders involved in the HETS Online Learning Collaboration Initiatives. The goal is to reach financial and academic agreements that will help launch the online programs in progress. This great effort constitutes part of the collaborative strategies established through the HETS’ Learning Anytime ...
Student Focus Group Offers Praise for HETS Online Mentoring Initiative An inaugural student focus group offered high marks and encouragement to spread the word to more college students about an innovative online mentoring program from the Hispanic Educational Telecommunications System (HETS). HETS on April 22 hosted the focus group of 24 student leaders from five HETS-member colleges and universities in Puerto Rico to ask for advice on improving the reach and results of the Virtual Learning and Support Plaza. HETS developed the first bilingual, interactive e-mentoring and higher education services Internet portal at www.virtualplaza.org.
The students praised the online mentoring initiative for providing academic support and practical information on the world of work from trained volunteers in college and career fields representing a wide array of professions. Students are offered the free e-mentoring support in English and Spanish matching their academic and career interests through the anytime/anywhere reach of the 24-hour web site.
Students also gave high marks to the cultural “comfort zone” of a web site that offers them the support of a diverse family of “cyber-godparents” (cyber-padrinos/cyber-madrinas) as a resource for experiencing different cultures, perspectives, career experiences and languages. ...
Representatives from 8 Institutions Meet in PR towards Inter-institutional Collaboration Recently, eight HETS member institutions from across the United States and Puerto Rico, met at the Inter American University of PR, Central Office, during the first meeting towards inter-institutional collaboration to develop an online program in Cross Cultural Health Care.
Deans, professors and head of departments from nursing and health related sciences from California State University-Dominguez Hills, California State University at Bakersfield, University of Texas Pan-American, University of Texas at Brownsville, Herbert H. Lehman College (NY), Queensborough Community College (NY), and Eugenio M. de Hostos (NY), and Inter American University of PR, joined to discuss and develop strategies for the development of the Cross Cultural Healthcare online program.
The Cross-Cultural Health Care program has been designed with a focus on developing cultural awareness, sensitivity and competence in nursing professionals to improve the care of Hispanic clients. It will be comprised of nine web-based modules that are been developed, focusing on understanding the influence that culture has on beliefs and behaviors.
“Knowledge and skill related to caring for clients of many cultures is a necessity for other health care professions as well as ...
University of Texas at Brownsville, U.S. Leading Institution in the HETS e-Mentoring Program Hispanic students at the University of Texas at Brownsville are receiving new help in earning their college degrees and an invaluable head start on their future careers, thanks to the university’s leadership role in an innovative e-Mentoring partnership.
The University of Texas at Brownsville (UTB) is a founding member of the Hispanic Educational Telecommunications System (HETS), the first U.S. bilingual online distance learning consortium dedicated to serving the higher education needs of the country’s youngest and largest ethnic population.
UTB is a leader in the development of the acclaimed HETS e-Mentoring Program, which provides participating students, free online support from top professors and leading Hispanic professionals in fields matched to each student’s career goals.
Approximately 50 UTB students have participated since 2002 in a program that provides them “anytime” Internet access to trained mentors. UTB professors representing an array of academic disciplines have integrated the popular program within their courses at a university with a predominantly Hispanic student enrollment.
“For our students, especially those representing a minority population that continues to be under-represented in most professions requiring a college degree, this program is ...
CSU Dominguez Hills and Fullerton Sign Engineering Partnership CARSON, Calif. – Two CSU campuses signed an agreement last week that will establish a landmark partnership in which students can obtain a bachelor of science in physics from California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) with an option in electrical engineering by attending engineering classes at CSU Fullerton.
The agreement for the pilot program was recently signed by Selase Williams, dean, College of Arts and Sciences, and Kenneth Ganezer, professor of physics, and Raman Unnikrishnan, dean of CSU Fullerton’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, and Mostafa Shiva, CSUF professor of electrical engineering.
“The program is a perfect partnership and represents the type of collaboration that CSU Chancellor Charles Reed wants,” Williams said.
“In this time of a severe budget crisis, it’s appropriate that the two campuses work together, and that this program is finalized during National Engineering Week and a time when we have two robotic devices on Mars,” said Ganezer.
The new program will welcome five to 10 students in the fall and is expected to grow in the future. Students will take 14 units of electrical engineering courses on their ...
CSU Dominguez Hills MBA Program One of the Best Bargains in the Nation GetEducated.com ranks CSUDH number nine among 120 accredited universities.
CARSON, Calif. – The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Distance Learning program at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), has been rated among the top 10 least expensive among major universities in America according to a national survey. GetEducated.com, LLC has released its biannual survey of tuition costs at 120 accredited distance learning MBA programs, and has determined CSUDH ranks number nine in regionally accredited MBA programs.
After surveying a cross section of respected universities from throughout America, including Duke, Howard, Purdue and Carnegie Mellon universities, officials at GetEducated.com selected the online MBA program at Cal State Dominguez Hills in the top 10, the only California university so listed.
“To be ranked a GetEducated.com ’Best Buy Distance MBA,’ a program must cost considerably less than the national average for an online MBA in its class,” said Vicky Phillips, CEO for GetEducated.com.
“Costing close to half of the national average , CSUDH is an amazing bargain for prospective students nationwide,” said Phillips. “It is in ...
Virtual Plaza participates on Inter American University Open-house
Friday 12th of March 2004
Virtual Plaza participates on Inter American University Open-house
Recently, Virtual Plaza staff participated from the Open-house at the Guayama Campus of the Inter American University of PR. The Consortium, with headquarters at the Central Office of the Inter American, was extended an invitation from the Guayama Campus to promote the services available through the Virtual Plaza portal for college students.
Recently, Virtual Plaza’s staff participated from the Open-house at the Guayama Campus of the Inter American University of PR. The Consortium, with headquarters at the Central Office of the Inter American, was extended an invitation from the Guayama Campus to promote the services available through the Virtual Plaza portal for college students.
Students and faculty members had the opportunity to visit Virtual Plaza’s informational booth, browse through the portal, and search for information about career opportunities, scholarships, and graduate studies. Students also registered at the Plaza to have access to other online resources, such as online libraries, a catalog of online courses and programs from the HETS affiliated institutions; the Cybercafé, where they can communicate with students ...
University of Texas at Brownsville, U.S. Leading Institution in the HETS e-Mentoring Program The University of Texas at Brownsville, one of HETS founding institutions, has been fundamental in the development, up scaling, and dissemination of the HETS e-Mentoring Program in the United States. Professors from various disciplines have been involved in this project, integrating the Program to their course as a supportive tool to enrich the students’ academic experience.
Dr. Mahmoud Quweider, Chairperson and Dr. Juan Iglesias, Assistant Professor, both from the Computer Science Department, have played a leading role in getting UTB’s students engaged in the e-Mentoring Program. Dr. Quweider and Dr. Iglesias have been participating in the Program since 2002, with more than 50 students been benefited from this online mentoring experience.
“It was a great chance for the students to be involved in and be in touch with professionals from the industry who can put the course they are taking in perspective with respect to their future careers”, expressed Dr. Mahmoud Quweider regarding his students’ experience with the HETS e-mentoring program. “For our students, especially being mainly of the underrepresented Hispanic minority, the program is making them aware of the great ...
HETS/LAAP Professor Recognized by the Instructional Design Council Miami Dade College’s Professor Mildred (Millie) Roqueta has received the 2004 Outstanding Online Course Award from the Instructional Technology Council for her online course “Psychology of Personal Effectiveness”. The Instructional Technology Council (ITC) is a national organization that represents higher education institutions in the United States and Canada and is a leader in advancing distance education and instructional design.
Prof. Roqueta was honored at a special recognition luncheon on February 23rd, at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar. The award ceremony is part of this year’s Tel e-learning conference in San Diego, California. This prestigious award recognizes excellence in course presentation, content, activities, evaluation, and management. It also acknowledges outstanding levels of interactivity, use of multimedia, communication, and variety of instructional material.
A full-time faculty member at MDC’s Kendall Campus Social Science Department, Prof. Roqueta holds a Master’s degree in Psychology, with a concentration in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, both from the Miami Institute of Psychology of the Caribbean Center for Advanced Studies. She is a member of MDC’s Distance Education Committee, the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee, ...
El ojo fino/The Exquisite Eye CARSON, Calif. – The masterworks of nine prominent women photographers of Mexico will be on display during the exhibit, “El ojo fino/The Exquisite Eye,” in the University Art Gallery of California State University, Dominguez Hills from Feb. 5 through March 4, 2004. The exhibit will open with a reception on Feb. 5 from 6 – 8 p.m. and a gallery tour led by Margarita Nieto, Ph.D., professor of Chicana/Chicano Studies, CSU Northridge, at 7 p.m.
El ojo fino/The Exquisite Eye” features works from: Lola Álvarez Bravo, Kati Horna, Mariana Yampolsky, Graciela Iturbide, Flor Garduño, Yolanda Andrade, Alicia Ahumada Salaíz, Ángeles Torrejón and Maya Goded. These artists from three generations have collectively reached across the 20th century to confront us with the essentials of life. They all live in or near Mexico City. Many of the women are friends or acquaintances, though Bravo, Horna and Yampolsky have passed away.
Each photographer is an accomplished artist in her own right, with a body of work well able to stand on its own, but the kinship among them is particularly striking when their photographs ...
HETS will provide more than $80K to Inter-Institutional Projects Last December, the Hispanic Educational Telecommunications System (HETS) selected four out of six proposals, that were reviewed in the last round of competition, as part of the Online Learning Collaboration Initiatives that the Consortium is funding for its member institutions.
HETS and its’ Evaluation Committee, constituted by renowned leaders and experts from different organizations and institutions of higher education, determined that the following proposed projects will be granted altogether more than eighty thousand dollars in LAAP funds as seed money for the program’s development phase. The new online offerings will be in Bilingual Journalism, Cross-Cultural Health Care, and Security Management, in addition to a student support service called Hispanic Online Learning Access. Most of the proposed online offerings will be bilingual, and vary from continuing education certificates and programs to associate and bachelor degrees.
These areas of future program development have been identified as fields of great demand and need for the Hispanic population in the U.S. The Cross-Cultural Health Care program, for example, has been designed with a focus on developing cultural awareness, sensitivity and competence in nursing professionals. The ...


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What’s more Nebraskan than Runza? How about make-believe transit systems connecting Runza restaurants.
Recent University of Nebraska-Lincoln graphic design graduate Carlos Velasco, 23, has created imaginative transit maps of Omaha and Lincoln where every stop is a Runza.
He was inspired by a member of a mass transit Facebook group who designed a pretend Milwaukee system connecting Culver’s restaurants.
“I thought that’s a really neat idea, that’s really funny,” he said by phone from New York, where he works as a graphic designer. “One day, I had some free time during my vacation, so I thought I’d plot it out.”
The Mexican-born Velasco, raised in Shelby, Nebraska, spent about an hour dreaming up and sketching out two systems of transit lines on his computer. Then he posted it to Facebook.
Omaha’s map includes yellow, red, green and blue lines named “cabbage,” “Husker,” “Nebraska” and “ranch,” respectively. The lines feed from Bennington, Elkhorn, west Omaha, Gretna, Springfield and Bellevue to connecting hubs at 50th and Center Streets and 30th and Farnam Streets, with the line terminating in Council Bluffs.
“For the Omaha one, I see it serving as a commuter line,” he said, “but I think there’s a huge disservice to north and South Omaha.”
In Lincoln, Velasco’s map includes an offshoot stop at UNL’s now-closed Runza in the student union as a tribute to his favorite Runza, gone but never forgotten.
These are the first transit maps Velasco has created for Omaha and Lincoln, but they might not be the last. He has the skills, the creativity and, well…
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“I chose you before I formed you in the womb; I separated you before you were born. ” (Jeremiah 1: 5, HCSB
They came by bus, car, plane and train to walk less than two miles. From the National Mall to the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court, their every move was for children who never did it.
On Friday, thousands of passionate advocates of life gathered in Washington, DC, for the 49th annual March for Life. More than 62 million lives have been destroyed since 1973 Roe v. Wade making a decision to legalize abortion in all 50 states.
With a monument in Washington as a backdrop for the pre-march rally, Cissie Graham Lynch prayed.
“Lord, we know that you are the author and creator of all life, that you created us in your image. And we as a nation know that we have sinned. And we humble ourselves before you seeking forgiveness. …
“That we, the United States, see value in every life and stand up for life.”
On his Facebook page, Franklin Graham encouraged supporters to watch the March for Life and pray alongside his daughter, Cissie Graham Lynch.
My daughter Cissie Graham Lynch is on the 49th Annual March for Life in Washington, DC today, along with tens of thousands of people who care about defending the unborn. Cissie led in prayer at today’s gathering. Watch and join us in prayer…
More than 62 million babies have been killed by abortion in our nation since Roe’s decision against Wade in 1973.
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A mother of two will stay in DC to speak at tomorrow’s second annual National Pro-Life Summit, a one-day training session for life-supporting activists of all ages.
“Let’s see those signs, come on, come on!” Christian artist Jordan St. Cyr called during the concert before the rally. Holding them high, the students ’inscriptions read“ I am post-Roe generation. ” Others read “Equality begins in the womb”, the theme of this year’s March for Life.
This march is especially expected, given the unresolved case of the Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization he could roll over Roe v. Wade, and also Planned parenting c. Casey.
>> Read what happened at the December hearing in the Supreme Court for a potentially significant abortion case.
The recent victory for life in Texas that encouraged life advocates is a new law banning custom abortion drugs by mail.
Speaker of the March for Life rally Kirk Cameron encouraged the audience, which stood gathered in layers, hats, scarves and hope. He is known to many for his role in the 1980s sitcom “Growing Pains”, a matter of life personally for Cameron. His wife Chelsea and four children have been adopted.
Cameron noted that this is not just a one-day affair. “After this day is over, I want us all to remember to continue with our marching orders given to us by our Supreme Commander who lives in heavenly places.
“And His executive orders surpass all other executive orders. And the commandments from heaven remind us to do righteousness, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God. ”
Katie Shaw has Down Syndrome and she spoke loud and clear while passionate students, moms, dads and others cheered her on.
“I believe that equality for you, me and everything started in the womb. The day of conception began when God gave us our soul.
“Many people do not know that there is a waiting list for the adoption of babies with Down syndrome,” she said. “However, over 80 percent of babies with Down syndrome do not have the opportunity to be adopted. They are aborted and their equality ends. ”
This statistic is not the only one that is disturbing. Abortion was the leading cause of death worldwide last year, for the third year in a row, according to Worldometer. That’s 42.6 million abortions in 2021.
As the largest human rights demonstration in the world ends today, will you continue to pray with us for the upcoming Supreme Court decision expected this summer?
Do you know the Author of Life? He loves you and will forgive you. Pray and trust Him with your heart and life.


Beauty Hair Hairstyles 10 Festival Hairstyles That'll Release Your Inner Child Be playful, be bold, and dive head first into those butterfly clips. By Audrey Noble Audrey Noble Twitter Audrey Noble is NYC-based contributing beauty commerce writer. She covers all things beauty, hair products, and makeup. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on March 6, 2023 @ 04:23PM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Getty Images/ InStyle There’s something about festival season that is perfect for letting your imagination run wild and free — especially when it comes to styling your hair. Not that you ever need an excuse to experiment with hair trends, but festival hairstyles are some of the most fun out there. You can experiment with different types of braids, add adorable retro accessories, and style your hair in intricate designs — the beauty looks are unmatched. So, if you’re gearing up for festival season as we are, you are in luck. Below, find 10 festival hairstyles that will get your creative juices flowing. You’ll want to save these for your mood board later. Coachella's Best Beauty Looks Are a Lesson In Playfulness 01 of 10 Face-Framing Braids Instagram @vanessahudgens When it comes to hairstyles, nothing defines your face quite like mini face-framing braids. Here, Vanessa Hudgens pinned hers slightly back and let the braids blend into the rest of her long hair. 02 of 10 Structural Top Knot Michael Tullberg/WireImage Elevate your top knot by giving it structure and architectural design, like Janelle Monae’s. Here, they wear their natural textured hair in intricate twists with silver string woven throughout. 03 of 10 Single Braided Tendril Instagram @gigihadid If your festival of choice is going to be out in the sun, wearing a baseball cap is not only stylish but will help keep your head cool. To add some style to your overall look, take a cue from Gigi Hadid and opt for a single braided tendril for ultra cool-girl vibes. 04 of 10 Mermaid Braid Instagram @owengould Braids are an easy — and functional — style for all that dancing you’re going to be doing. Go for a classic like a mermaid braid, as seen on Gemma Chan, for something effortless and easy-going. 05 of 10 Tiny Bows Instagram @haileybieber Who says you can’t style short hair in a fun way? Speak to your inner child with these baby pigtails and dress them up like Hailey Bieber with delicate tiny bows. 06 of 10 Twisted Bandanas Instagram @joansmalls When in doubt, put your hair in a bun. It’s easy, will keep your hair out of your face as you rock out to music, and will help keep you cool if you’re out in the sun all day. But it doesn’t have to be boring. Dress it up with colorful headpieces, like Joan Smalls’ two bandanas wrapped together to make a headband. 07 of 10 Cascading Braids Derek White/Getty Images Wear your natural curls in protective styles this festival season for both fashion and function. Tessa Thompson wears her hair in these super-long box braids for a regal look. 08 of 10 Mini Top Knots Instagram @yarashahidi Those with natural curls can also opt for these Bantu knot-like top knots, like the ones on Yara Shahidi. Here, she wears her top knots loose with her baby hairs slicked and styled along the hairline. 09 of 10 Wet Bun Instagram @jourdandunn When you just want your hair to have a strong hold, the wet hair look is for you. Here, Jourdan Dunn wears her low bun with her hair slicked back with that “I-just-got-out-of-the-shower” shine we all know and love. 10 of 10 ‘90s Butterflies Instagram @sarahpotempa The nostalgia is strong with anything ‘90s related. Channel everyone’s favorite era by placing mini colorful butterfly clips along the front tendrils to frame your face, à la Camila Cabello, for something cutesy and fun.


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So one of the latest stories that has been circulating the internet concerns the pending divorce of Harold Hamm, the founder and CEO of Continental Resources, a prominent US oil company. One such article, found here, lists 10 facts that you need to know about the divorce. Really, some of the fact are more about the company and some are about the people involved. However, there are lessons to be learned by anyone who is involved in a divorce case – even those not worth billions of dollars. Through this article I want to highlight some of those lessons.
1. Hamm is America’s 32nd Richest Man: The lesson here is that, rich or poor, people get into relationship and sometimes those relationships end. Being worth millions or billions of dollars does not guarantee happiness.
2. The Couple Didn’t Sign a Prenup: This may be the one fact that can hurt Mr. Hamm and benefit Mrs. Hamm. People enter into prenuptial agreements for many reasons. One reason is to decide, before the parties marry, what will happen in the event of death or divorce. For reasons probably known only to the parties, their attorneys, and their financial advisors, they decided not to have a prenuptial agreement. You do not need to be worth millions to have a prenuptial agreement. If two people are planning to get married and the parties have assets they want to protect from distribution in the event of death or divorce,a prenuptial agreement is the best way to proceed. Without one, however, the law of the state where one of the parties files for divorce (not where the parties married necessarily) will determine what assets are marital property subject to division by the court.
3. This Could be the Most Expensive Divorce Ever: This “fact” remains to be seen. Mr. Hamm is reported to be worth over 11 billion dollars. That is not the size of the marital estate. There may be assets that are not part of the marital estate. Under Pennsylvania law, those assets and debts that existed prior to marriage and those that came into being after separation are not marital property subject to equitable distribution. Only the increase in value of pre-marital assets is subject to division as part of a divorce. In Pennsylvania, this is true whether or not either party had a hand in the increase in value. This is not true of every state. Gifts and inheritances to one of the parties would also be excluded from the marital estate and not subject to equitable distribution, except for the increase in value. It is not uncommon for parties, through pre-nuptial agreements, to exclude certain assets from the division as part of a divorce, including the increase in value.
4. Sue Ann Has Been Surveying Harold Since 2007: The article referenced above indicates that the Daily Mail reported that Sue Ann Hamm has been spying on her husband since 2007 electronic surveillance. There are several important considerations raised here. First, electronic surveillance is not automatically legal and/or admissible in Court. Factors that influence this how the surveillance was obtained and whether or not Mr. Hamm had knowledge/had consented to it. Under federal law, only 1 party to a telephone conversation has to consent for the conversation to be recorded. So, under federal law, whomever Mr. Hamm was talking with can consent to a call being recorded without Mr. Hamm’s knowledge. Under Pennsylvania law, however, BOTH parties have to consent. Otherwise, the recording of the conversation is illegal. Since this is a divorce action, state law will control.
5. The Couple Agreed on a ‘No-Fault’ Divorce: So, despite the surveillance, the parties have agreed to a no-fault divorce. Under Pennsylvania law, there is a preference for a “no-fault” divorce over a fault divorce. A fault divorce can be entered for such reasons as Mr. Hamm having committed adultery. There are several reasons why, however, parties can agree not to proceed with a fault divorce:
- Under Pennsylvania law, the person seeking a fault divorce has to be the “innocent and injured spouse”. So, if Mr. Hamm would be able to prove that Mrs. Hamm engaged in conduct which would also give rise to a fault divorce, she could not obtain a fault divorce;
- Perhaps, Mrs. Hamm did not have enough conclusive evidence to prove Mr. Hamm had engaged in adultery;
- The parties do not want to “air their dirty laundry”. In many instances, if a party wants to obtain a fault divorce, there will have to be a hearing.
- The parties do not want to pay for a fault divorce. As will be mentioned again below, under Pennsylvania law, the fault of a party which resulted in the divorce will not entitled the other party to more in the division of assets.
6. Harold’s Lawyers Want Sue to Turn Over the Recordings: Supposedly, Mr. Hamm wants the recordings to show that the marriage of the parties was over long before the date of separation claimed by Mrs. Hamm. If that is proven, then the end point for determining what is part of the marital estate has been shifted possibly 10 years earlier. As mentioned above, under Pennsylvania law, the court will divide the assets and debts that were acquired prior to separation. The assets that exist after separation are not divided by the Court.
7. Hamm’s Company Has Nearly Quintupled Since 2007: If Mr. Hamm can prove that the parties’ date of separation was 10 years earlier, as he is alleging, then a significant portion of the increase in value of Continental Resources is excluded from division by the Court. Of course, this can result in Mrs. Hamm getting a greater portion of the marital estate if there is a sizable amount of assets to which Mrs. Hamm has no claim.
8. They Initially Tried to Keep Divorce a Secret: In many jurisdictions, family court records, like those in divorce cases, are not readily subject to public scrutiny. In Pennsylvania, even in counties where one can free access the docket entries for any case, the general public is not allowed free access to the actual documents filed. In some situations, where there is a legitimate reason to keep the names of the parties private, especially in cases where children are involved, courts have used the initials of the parties instead of the parties full names.
9. Hamm Could Lose Controlling Stake of His Company: It is speculated that Mrs. Hamm could receive half of Mr. Hamm’s 68% interest in Continental Resources. While this is for the judge in the case to decide, if Mrs. Hamm were to receive 50% of the marital estate (which is not automatic under Pennsylvania law), a court could decide that Mrs. Hamm is not going to get any percentage of the business. Mr. Hamm might have to give Mrs. Hamm more of other assets so that she does not end up going into business with him. Or, Mr. Hamm may have to liquidate some of his shares of Continental Resources in order pay Mrs. Hamm her share of the marital estate.
10. The Couple Has Two Daughters: These parties’ daughters are adults. The should not be thrust into the limelight as a result of their parents’ divorce. Even if the children were minors, the children should not be the focus of any divorce case. A divorce case involves the end of the relationship between a husband and a wife. The relationships between parents and their children should not be legally impacted by the entry of a divorce decree. All too often, parents drag their children into the divorce proceedings telling them the details of the divorce. One does not have to be a mental health professional to know that this is not good for the children – especially for minor children.
There may be many more lessons that one can learn from high-profile divorce cases such as the one between Harold and Sue Ann Hamm.


As we go into 2019, the industry is strained with mattress brand names. Below you will find the 8 mattresses that have been the best for 2018. Keep in mind, they are listed in no particular order. Plushbeds Unboxing
So, if you are searching for the best mattress available, you can’t go wrong with any of the following brands.
- Many individuals claim, that Puffy Mattress is without a doubt, one of the most comfortable mattresses available. They claim it’s very similar to resting on clouds.Furthermore, customers who state they suffer from back pain, really feel that it is alleviated with Puffy’s Adaptive Flexible Cloud Technology. Puffy mattress offers a lifetime warranty, along with a 101 night sleep trial.
- Incredible mattress for your money.Very high quality mattress. It does take 2 days before your Puffy Mattress is shipped; since the mattress is made to order.
- The top layer of Puffy mattress is made of Cooling Cloud Relief Foam; which is CertiPUR-US Certified.This is what is accountable for making you feel as if you’re sleeping on a cloud. The bottom layer is comprised of a Firm Core Support Foam, which is likewise CertiPUR-US Certified.
- Another great mattress choice, is the ever popular DreamCloud mattress.Having a premium natural latex coating, DreamCloud provides a good bounce, and extra contour.
- Some of DreamCloud’s best features are it’s cashmere and flax yarn blend; along side it’s stitched handles. With a price of $1199 for a Queen, you can’t go wrong.
- A luxury hybrid that provides a full 365 night sleep trial, versus the Normal 100 night trial. Thanks to a new pocket coil technology, DreamCloud is able to really reduce their manufacturing costs. The savings are passed down to the customer, allowing them to buy a luxury mattress, without spending several thousands of dollars.
- Layla mattress is double sided, which allows sleepers to choose from different firmness levels.Layla mattress has a feeling, that is different than you have ever felt. Additionally, it allows you to keep cool, and spring back extremely rapidly. Plushbeds Unboxing
- The milder side of the mattress is made up of 3 inches of copper infused memory foam. It has a 3.5lb density, and is an extremely comfortable layer.This is a fairly thick layer of memory foam, which is a soft fabric that will allow the sleeper to sink for pressure relief.
- Layla offers a four month sleep trial period, along with a lifetime warranty. Most brands only have a 10 year warranty. So, this is not only a huge selling point for Layla, it also speaks for their quality.
- Nest Bedding actually holds the award for both the Top Rated and Top Ranked brand online. They really thrive off of their customer satisfaction. They offer a lifetime warranty, as well as a lifetime comfort guarantee.
- With Nest Bedding, their models can all be found with different firmness options. With the lineup consisting of 2 memory foam beds, 1 latex and 3 hybrids, you are sure to find the mattress that is the right fit for you.It doesn’t matter if you’re light, heavy, stomach sleeper, or you have chronic pain; Nest has the right choice for you.
- They were one of the first companies to sell mattresses. Nest Bedding offers a lineup of 6 different mattresses; to cover each and every type of sleeper.
- Since Nature’s Sleep is made up of 4 layers of foam, it is different than most other mattresses available.The 4 layers of foam supplies a helping hand for much heavier people. These 4 layers also help by decreasing motion transfer significantly.
- One of Nature’s layers is comprised of Vitex Memory Foam.. This not only helps support the individual, but it also provides pressure relief. The end result is a great nights sleep.
- While most mattress brands come with a 10 year warranty, Nature’s Sleep has a 20 year. This mattress is a little more costly than some.Even though it is more expensive, it is worth the extra cash; between it’s 20 year warranty and Emerald Gel construction.
- Mattresses are made out of toxin-free materials and are certified with GreenGuard Gold status to ensure each mattress is comfortable to sleep on and safe for your health.
- Plushbeds are latex mattresses, in which they only use organic, natural substances. Plushbeds have a total of three mattress versions in their lineup: There are 6 different firmness levels in total that you can choose from; with an option to split the firmness in the King and Cal King sizes.
- Free shipping is offered by Plushbeds. Paired with this, is their 100 night sleep trial, and 25 year warranty. Plushbeds Unboxing
- The Loom & Leaf mattress by Saatva is a memory foam mattress that takes on the luxury memory foam players like TEMPUR-Pedic. Unlike most online mattress brands, Loom & Leaf is one of very few brands that is not compressed in a box during shipping.
- The Loom & Leaf uses high-density memory foams; such as a convoluted memory foam laminated with cooling in the top layer, and supporting that is a foundation layer of high-density polyfoam. This all adds up to an extremely supportive, pressure-relieving feel.
- With both firm and relaxed alternatives, Loom & Leaf caters to stomach sleepers of any weight.
- Loom & Leaf brings to the table, a 120 night sleep trial, partnered with a 15 year warranty. If you are ever unsatisfied for whatever reason, Loom & Leaf offers you a full refund.
- Nectar provides excellent comfort, and is quite potentially among the most prominent mattress offered right now. Nectar offers fabulous support, along with a sinkage that is just right.
- Many mattress brands come with a 10 year warranty, nevertheless the Nectar has the Forever Warranty.
- Nectar’s top layer is comprised of Quilted Gel Visco Elastic Memory Foam. It also has a gel memory foam, along with Polyurethane Support Foam.
When looking for a mattress, it is important to consider the following…
Mattress Comfort and Support
When you are looking to buy a new mattress, the two biggest things are comfort and support.If you lie down on a mattress, it should correctly support your body, sinking and also adhering around your form in the ideal locations to ensure your spine stays aligned as you sleep with the night. Proper alignment from head to toe is necessary for healthy and balanced rest as well as to decrease neck and back pain. A mattress should provide you with stress relief, while at the same time being supportive all around of your body. Your stress points are responsible for you having a rough nights sleep, if you move around at night a lot. The reason memory foam mattresses have actually become so popular since late results in the fact they’re exceptional at being both supportive in addition to comfortable.
Stiff or Soft?
This is along the exact same lines with comfort as well as support. It is important that a mattress is never too hard, or too soft.A mattress should be as neutral as it can be, to ensure both your body and spine stay in a neutral position.Too much rigidity in a mattress will irritate the stress factors, creating pinched nerves, in addition to the blood to stop flowing. If you find that a lot of the times you awake, with the sensation of having pins and needles in your body, this is a sign of a mattress that is too rigid. When the contrary occurs, with a bed that’s also soft, you can obtain a concaving”hammock” effect, which will certainly create back pain from improper positioning of your spine. It is important to locate a mattress with a neutral feeling, that will certainly be both rigid and also soft in the perfect places.
Appropriate Temperature Level
Among the most typically missed over features of a mattress is the breathability or temperature neutrality of the mattress material. Probably the most effective attribute of memory foam mattresses today, is their ability to be able to conform to your body.Nonetheless, the reduced layers of foam mattresses are infamous for the oven result. Basically, the mattress catches your temperature,forcing you to rest also hot.|What happens in a nutshell, is that a mattress absorbs your body heat; causing you to sleep hot.}With the advancement of technology, most mattress brands these days design their own special materials. The purpose is to provide breathability, and also to distribute your body warmth equally.Some companies do a far better job at this, than some of their competitors. Plushbeds Unboxing
It is no surprise that if you are looking a top top quality mattress, that they don’t come affordable.It’s quite an investment to make. So, it’s important that when you make that decision, you find a mattress that lasts for years to come.It is very important that you find a mattress that has been constructed to last a long period of time. guarantee.
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Rosewood’s New Wellness Concept Will Address All Aspects Of Wellbeing
As a leader in luxury hospitality, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts recently announced a new wellness programme in 2021 called “Journey to Resilience”. Designed to enhance one’s ability to recover from and adapt to change, the new wellness concept aims to address all aspects of wellbeing: the physical, the emotional and the mindful. This concept has arisen from the recognition that people are more stressed and unwell now than ever before following the global pandemic.
Positivism, purpose, resourcefulness and compassion are the four main behavioural elements essential to fostering resilience, and the retreat will mainly focus on garnering these qualities. Fourteen participating Rosewood properties, including those in Bangkok, Hong Kong and Beijing, will integrate practices that reflect local wellness traditions and natural surroundings, creating an ideal environment for guests to rebalance and heal.
Niamh O’Connell, group vice president of wellness and brand experience of Rosewood, stated that “consciously and unconsciously, resilience is becoming more important in our daily lives, especially due to the global pandemic. Each Journey to Resilience retreat is designed to assist guests in recognising areas of their lives they’d like to restructure or enhance, providing the tools and support they need to make these changes.”
To help its guests live a more holistic lifestyle of health and wellness, and let go of behaviors or habits that don’t serve positivity, the retreat lineup offers various healing programmes including spa treatments, fitness, nutrition and alternative wellness therapies.
Visit rosewoodhotels.com for more information on specific retreat offerings at each of its location.

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UNiconnect provides all standard head-end functionality, including filtering, attenuation, combining/splitting plus an active element which offers overload protection and dynamic control. UNIconnect permits up to two sets of four RF sources combined into two outputs (4-1 maximum), within a single 5U rack mount chassis.
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She thought she could eventually win his love with her gentleness. But ultimately, she realized that this man was a downright iceberg. With a broken heart, she put an end to the relationship.
In those three years, he always thought his wife to be dull and boring. But who could've expected that, such a woman would slam the divorce papers on his face in front of everyone, right at the anniversary event of the Hughes Group.
Years after the divorce, when she won the Best Screenplay and he presented the award to her, The usually aloof man suddenly pleaded her, "I was blinded before. Would you give me a second chance?" Looking at him with an entrancing smile on her face, she spoke impassively, "Sorry, I'm married to my job now."
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Problems arising from the presence of alcohol on college campuses, often in copious amounts, have made headlines in recent years. Nonetheless, some universities throughout the country -- including a number in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) -- have begun selling beer at their football games.
When parents talk to their kids about drinking, their conversations often revolve around the dangers of driving under the influence, binge drinking and the illegality of underage drinking. There are parents who believe that as long as they don't allow kids (theirs or others) to drive home intoxicated, they're being responsible.
Parents with kids in high school and college will likely be happy to hear about a recently-released study that found that many teens are not indulging in alcohol consumption. Many teens have said that they're more focused on school and eventually a good career. They say that drinking could reroute them from their goals. As one 14-year-old put it, "If I focus on alcohol, I'm not going to focus on my career."
A report released by the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility suggests that nearly nine million individuals between the ages of 12 and 20 drink alcohol in the United States. One report presented in front of Congress suggests that at least 23.6 percent of Georgians in that same age bracket admit to consuming alcohol within any one month.
You already got one DUI. It happened six months ago, after you'd been out at the bar with your friends. You had a glass of water and thought you were safe to drive, but you blew just over the legal limit when you were pulled over.
Underage drinking spikes in the summer as kids have more free time and less supervision. It's also the season when teens are most likely to engage in underage drinking for the first time -- up to twice as many as in other months.
Underage drinking is a serious problem, but it isn't something that should be the end of the world for the underage drinker. Many college students choose to ignore the minimum drinking age in an effort to have fun socially and seem more mature. Even though this is common, it is something that must be addressed, especially if the person is drinking and driving.
Jonathan Ledbetter, a defensive lineman for the University of Georgia, nearly had his college career, potential football career and possibly his entire life derailed by two alcohol-related arrests.
Even the most attentive parents may be shocked to learn how young many kids are when they start drinking -- too often with serious and even fatal results. According to the National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism, more than a third of teens have consumed at least one drink by the time they're 15. Nearly two-thirds have drunk alcohol by the time they reach 18.
Fulton County authorities say that a 14-year-old high school student took his own life the day after police were called to a party at his home that allegedly involved underage drinking and marijuana use. According to the medical examiner's office, the teen shot himself.


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(AP) — Gov. Terry McAuliffe has vetoed legislation extending coal-related tax credits, saying they haven't worked to protect coal mining jobs.
McAuliffe told reporters after vetoing the legislation Friday that the coal tax credits have been a costly failure, robbing the state of hundreds of millions of dollars.
The legislation would extend coal-tax related credits, which are due to expire soon, for several years.
Both chambers of the General Assembly approved the legislation by veto-proof margins, but McAuliffe also said he's confident he has convinced enough Democrats in the Senate to change their minds and help him uphold his veto.
Republicans said they are disappointed with the governor and said the credits are vital to the state's struggling coal-producing regions.
Lawmakers will reconvene in April to take up the governor's veto.

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Olympic swimmer defies odds against diabetes
By Kat Carney
(CNN) -- Champion swimmer Gary Hall Jr will forever have fond memories of winning medals in the 1996 and 2000 Olympics.
When I caught up with him in New York, he told me about another day he'll never forget. It's the day he was diagnosed with diabetes.
"I remember I was sitting down and I wanted to fall down, and the first question that came out of my mouth was, 'How is this going to affect my swimming?'"
Hall's first exposure to swimming at the elite level came at an early age. His father was an Olympian.
"He actually carried me around the pool -- I was about 2 years old -- in the '76 games, after winning a bronze medal."
Hall began competitive swimming when he was 13. By the time he was in college, thanks to performances in several key races, it became clear he was going to the 1996 Olympics, where he would be part of the team that eventually brought home the gold.
"After some time off after '96, I decided to get back in and start training for the 2000 Olympics that were going to be held in Sydney."
That would be easier said than done. In 1999, Hall was dealt a devastating blow. "One day I collapsed and the next day I was diagnosed with diabetes. It was a shock because I had considered myself a very healthy person, you know, [I] ate right and exercised. "
Hall said there were there symptoms leading up to his diagnosis. "I was thirsty all the time, I was urinating frequently and I had blurred vision."
According to the American Diabetes Association, almost 17 million Americans have diabetes. The complications associated with diabetes can include heart problems, kidney disease and blindness.
Hall's doctor also had bad news about his swimming career. "He said it doesn't look good. In order to compete and do the training that is necessary, I don't think it can be done."
But Hall wasn't ready to call it quits. After consulting with several other medical experts, Hall says he was cleared to swim again, as long as he was diligent about his insulin injections and blood sugar testing.
"I was just so thrilled to be back and to not let diabetes stop me from pursuing my dream." Hall's dream came true as he went on to win two gold medals in the 2000 Olympics.
Since then, Hall has become an advocate for diabetes awareness and is also a paid spokesman for a company that manufactures diabetes-testing products.
"I realize now that I'm not gonna let diabetes stop me. I'm not gonna let diabetes stand between myself and my dream."

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Shehu Sani, a former senator, has indirectly attacked Nasir El-rufai, governor of Kaduna State, over the abduction of schoolgirls recently in the state.
Kidnappers were reported to have abducted six schoolgirls and two teachers from a private schools in the state. The abductors are said to be demanding a ransom of N50million to free their victims.
While acknowledging that demands for ransom has been made, the governor who refused to disclose the demand said parents and relatives of the abductees has been brought together in a place to ensure a single line of communication with the kidnappers.
The governor said the development has confirmed intelligence report he had ahead of the abduction.
“I get updates every three hours on this and the last update I got is that they are in touch and they are discussing to resolve the matter,” El-rufai was reported to have told State House Correspondents when accosted on Friday.
“We have been receiving intelligence some three months ago, that the bandits have connected with some elements of Boko Haram, and they will be targeting schools to kidnap children because they know that that is what makes the news.
School located at middle of nowhere
“And we have reinforced security around our schools. This school called Engravers Academy is in the middle of no where until yesterday, two days ago, when the kidnapping happened, I didn’t know the school.
“It is right in the middle of the bush along Abuja/Kaduna road. It’s in the middle of no where really, that’s why it was vulnerable. Other schools are protected and no one should have any doubts that if your child is in Kaduna state. we are doing our best to protect him or her,” the governor added.
The response of the state chief executive is not satisfactory to the former lawmaker who has been at loggerheads with the governor.
Taking a swipe at El-rufai, the former senator though did not mention names, said the schoolgirls and teachers were kidnapped because the sense of the governor was fluctuating.
“He had the information but failed to protect the girls because his wisdom only comes once in a week,on saturdays on Twitter,” Mr Sani tweeted late Saturday.

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Pankaj Saharia loves his job as a structural and civil engineer working on projects in and around Boston. Pankaj Saharia has designed the superstructure and the substructure of the 180-foot spanning Neponset River Greenway Corridor bridge for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Pankaj Saharia has long been responsible for designing and testing public infrastructure buildings and other structures throughout the Boston area. Probably the most challenging projects for him are the bridges.
Because of the prevalence of rivers and streams running through the Boston area and in Massachusetts in general, bridges are essential for transportation in an area with a huge population. Bridges can be tricky to design because of the many physical factors that can cause bridge collapse and structural integrity. Pankaj Saharia has to design bridges that will hold up in the elements and withstand heavy amounts of traffic and weight all at once. Both ends of the bridge need to be structurally sound and the forces at work keeping the bridge above the ground or water need to work together to support immense amounts of traffic and weight at times. Saharia has worked for much of his career testing and calculating load bearings and other forces, seeking to help all components of each of his bridges work together.
Pankaj Saharia has the skills to test and ensure that each of the structures he works on can handle the forces they’re supposed to handle. Events like earthquakes can shake and damage buildings, but if they are constructed properly, the damage can be mitigated.


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Kalamassery is a suburb of Kochi, an urban hub in the South Indian state of Kerala. There are a number of fertilizers and chemical industries in this place due to which a companies have also been flagging in this area. By virtue of its location close to an estuary and the sea, the air carries a lot of humidity. Those with a desire to try out temples, beaches and South Indian cuisine should try this place out.
Places to Stay
There are many hotels in Kalamassery that are suitable for budget travelers; some of the options include the Royal Residency (Tariff – Rs. 1,000), Chandrika Tourist Home (Tariff – Rs. 900), MIK Tourist Home (Tariff – Rs. 900) and YMC Youth centre (Tariff – Rs. 800) among others.
Kochi Festival is celebrated in Fort Kochi is the last ten days of December. Kochi Muziris Biennale is an international exhibition of contemporary art held after every two years between November-January. Some of the other important festivals of the area are Vishu in April, Onam in August, the two Eid(s) and Christmas.
Malayalam is the local language spoken in. English is a commonly used language.
Places to Visit
The interesting places to visit in Kalamassery are the Museum of Kerala History, St. Mary’s Jacobite Syrian Church, and St. Pious Church along with many other temples and churches all within a 20 km radious.
How to Get There
Cochin International Airport is 19 km away, with many international and domestic flights plying to and fro.
Ernakulum Junction and Ernakulum Town are the two main railway stations which are well connected to Chennai, Mumbai, Coimbatore, and Calicut and are located at distances of 14 and 10 km respectively.
Buses from all the major cities of Kerala are available for the area. Online bus ticket booking facility can save you a lot of time and energy.
Valancheri, also known as Valanchery, is situated in God’s own country, Kerala, specifically in the Malappuram district. Being one of the leading business centres, it has noted cities such as Kozhikode and Thrissur towards the south and north, respectively. Valancheri has quite a few tourist attractions as well. This town has a high literacy rate and is run by a Gram Panchayat. It has a total population of 35,795.
Places to Stay
There are good budget hotels around Valancheri. Some of them are Palmy Lake Resort (Tariff – Rs. 500), (Tariff – Rs. 1000) and Joy’s Palace Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 3360).
The official language of Valancheri is Malayalam. The other languages spoken include English.
Some of the festivals celebrated here are the Nilambur Pattu (January), Theeyaattu (February) and Kondotty Nercha (March) amongst others.
Places of Interest
There are several places of tourist attraction in Valancheri. Some of the places include Kuttipuram Nila Park, Kodumudika Devi Temple, Kadamuzha Temple and Thootha River. The latest entrant is the Flora Fantasia, water theme park, located in Vengad about 10 km from Valancheri.
How to Get There
The nearest airports to Valancheri are the Calicut International and Cochin International Airport, located about 45 km and 112 km away from the town respectively.
The primary railway station near Valancheri is Kuttipuram, which is about 9 km from the town.
There are daily bus services to Valancheri from Bangalore, Alapuzha, Cochin, Ernakulam and Hunsur. Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience for passengers include Kallada Travels and Viji Yathra. Where ever you travel in the country, you can opt for bus booking in India and travel with ease.

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Apple TV+ reveals first look at ‘Shantaram’, the highly anticipated new drama series starring Charlie Hunnam and based on the acclaimed best-selling novel
“Shantaram” will make its world debut on Friday, October 14 on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ today debuted a first look at “Shantaram,” a new drama series starring Charlie Hunnam (“Sons of Anarchy”) and based on the international best-selling novel by Gregory David Roberts. The long-awaited Apple Original series is a hopeful cinematic love story along with a thrilling epic adventure that follows one man’s journey to redemption through a life-changing country. “Shantaram” will make its global debut with the first three episodes of its 12-episode first season on Friday, October 14, 2022, followed by a new episode every Friday until December 16, 2022 on Apple TV+.
“Shantaram” follows a fugitive named Lin Ford (Hunnam) who seeks to lose himself in the vibrant and chaotic Mumbai of the 1980s. Alone in an unfamiliar city, Lin struggles to avoid the problems he is escaping from in this new place. After falling in love with an enigmatic and scheming woman named Karla, Lin must choose between freedom or love and the complications that come with it.
In addition to Hunnam, the series also stars Shubham Saraf, Elektra Kilbey, Fayssal Bazzi, Luke Pasqualino, Antonia Desplat, Alyy Khan, Sujaya Dasgupta, Vincent Perez, David Field, Alexander Siddig, Gabrielle Scharnitzky, Elham Ehsas, Rachel Kamath, Matthew Joseph. and Shiv Palekar.
The series is written and produced by Steve Lightfoot, who also serves as showrunner. Bharat Nalluri is directing and executive producing. Andrea Barron, Nicole Clemens, Steve Golin, Justin Kurzel and Eric Warren Singer who co-created the series with Lightfoot also executive produce. The series is produced for Apple by Paramount Television Studios and Anonymous Content’s AC Studios.
Apple TV+ offers premium and engaging drama and comedy series, feature films, innovative documentaries and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch on all your favorite screens. After launching on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch worldwide and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognition faster than any other other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have been honored with 250 wins and 1,123 award nominations and counting, including this year’s Best Picture Oscar winner “CODA.”
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dPen’s The Last Of Us Music returns this week with a brand new EP from Pablo Cetrini.
As one of Argentina’s fastest rising talents Pablo has recently appeared on Guy Mantzur’s Plattenbank Records with a contribution to the labels ‘Secrets’ compilation. Most recently Pablo saw the release of his ‘For You’ single on Madloch’s Sound Avenue imprint, alongside excellent remixes from Blusoul and Peter Makto & Gregory S. Now for his debut on The Last Of Us we see Pablo presenting two brand new productions alongside a remix from Cristian R.
The release begins with ‘Mistery Ocean’ and for lovers of the new progressive house sound this is going to be a real treat. Incredibly groovy and quite well produced it’s a track that excels on club friendly hooks and rugged bass stabs for a killer foundation, while wistful vocal elements and warm synth swells highlight the top end. The break brings an epic but not too epic moment with those killer stabs and a vortex of vocals converging for an electric moment. Big time stuff from Pablo and definitely one that’s right in line with what Hernan Cattaneo and Guy Mantzur have been playing of late.
The companion piece ‘Default’ finds Pablo going deeper and more hypnotic with great results. Clocking in at just under 10 minutes it’s a bit of journey and worth every last second. There’s a lot of subtle motifs running through this one, from trailing effects to timely vocals there’s an evolving storyboard which brings the track nicely into the break. Here the emphasis shifts to a myriad of vocal elements that get twisted into a wall of cosmic colour and ultimately bring about a solid finale. Two brilliant cut from Pablo who is quietly becoming one of the best pure progressive house producers around.
The lone interpretation of ‘Mistery Ocean’ is provided by Cristian R who is making his first appearance on The Last Of Us. It’s rare that you see Cristian solo at this point as his partnership with Kasall is one of the underground’s most loved progressive house duos so this is quite unique. He’s taken ‘Mistery Ocean’ into sleeker and more hypnotic territory. There’s definitely a peak time feel to this one with its unrelenting drive and mesmerizing flair, but it’s the haunting vocals which ultimately steal the show. Wonderfully reprocessed they (albeit in a subtle way) remind of the Bedrock remix of ‘Chilling Moments’ and if you’re a diehard progressive fan that can only be a good thing. Great remix from Cristian and an epic way to round out another killer release on The Last Of Us Music. Don’t miss it.


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Writing Constitutions intends to serve as a practical manual for those writing constitutions or interested in their design. It is the first systematic and universal approach to coherently capture concepts and contents of a modern constitution. Volume I breaks each constitutional mechanism into components and offers detailed designs to draft a constitutional clause.This provides lawmakers with the necessary toolkit for writing constitutions and empowers them to strengthen democracies.


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Acer has this week unveiled its new Swift 3 and Aspire 5 laptops, the companies first laptops equipped with AMD Ryzen 4000 U-series processors. The Acer Aspire 5 (A515-44)laptops will be available during June 2020 price from $520. While the Acer Swift 3 laptops will be available to purchase next month during April 2020 with prices starting from $630. “AMD Ryzen 4000 Series Mobile Processors offer the most cores available for ultrathin laptops, with the performance to do more, from anywhere – faster than ever before”, explains AMD on their website.
The new AMD Ryzen 4000 U-series processors we run veiled earlier this year during CES 2020 in January and offer a significant performance increase when compared to previous CPUs especially when combined with AMD’s Radeon Vega graphics architecture.
The Acer Swift 3 laptop supports up to an AMD Ryzen 7 4700U processors, offering users a 2 GHz, 15-watt, 8-core (and 8-thread) processor with boost speeds up to 4.1 GHz, and 7-core Radeon Vega graphics. On a single charge the Swift 3 will provide up to 11.5 hours of usage, and a quick 30-minute charge will add an extra four hours of battery life.
The Acer Aspire 5 laptop is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 4500U 6-core (and 6-thread) processor supported by 6-core Radeon Vega graphics. Other features include an aluminum lid to house the full HD IPS display. Together with support for up to 24GB of RAM and dual storage options offering up to a 1TB PCIe SSD and up to a 2TB HDD if desired.The Aspire 5 is fitted with a larger 15.6-inch FHD display and includes Acer’s Color Intelligence and TrueHarmony technology.
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Carlo Ancelotti has urged Florentino Perez to not sign Liverpool striker Luis Suarez as he prefers Arsenal target Karim Benzema, reports El Confidencial.
The Real Madrid president is preparing to hold an end-of-season review with Real Madrid's board of directors with the agenda centred around the performance of the team next season, and the direction the club should take in the transfer market.
With just one-year left on his contract, the future of Benzema will be high on the list of priorities and it is believed Perez would be willing to sell the France international if they manage to sign Suarez as a replacement.
However, Ancelotti has told Perez that he is not keen on the idea of embedding the controversial Uruguayan into the Real Madrid line up. The consensus in the dressing room is that Suarez would not compliment the styles of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale.
Alternatively, Benzema works hard for his mega star teammates, linking up play and providing space for them to flourish. Ronaldo himself has already told Real Madrid that he does not want to lose Benzema as a teammate and is not keen in sharing the forward line with Suarez.
The Liverpool striker is widely regarded as the best striker in the world at the moment after scoring 31 goals in the Premier League last season. Despite declaring his happiness to stay at Anfield, Real Madrid were still ready to test the resolve of Brendan Rodgers with a significant bid.
Unlike other clubs, Real Madrid do not leave decision on transfers down to the manager, but Ancelotti will have a growing influence on Perez after claiming La Decima last season. His preference would be to keep Benzema at the club, which would effectively end Arsenal's hopes of signing him.
Arsene Wenger has been scouring the globe in search of an available world-class striker. Benzema has long been linked with a move to the Emirates and the hope was that Suarez moving to Spain would open that door. But if Ancelotti gets his way, Benzema will sign a new contract and Arsenal will have to look out for alternative targets.
Benzema has already made clear his desire to remain at the Bernabeu, and is willing to sign a new contract. It seems his performances at the World Cup will have a big bearing on his future, leaving Arsenal in the curious position of hoping he has a terrible tournament.
A potential alternative for Arsenal would be Croatia star Mario Mandzukic, who was suspended for the World Cup's opening game against Brazil, finishing 3-1 to the hosts.
Wenger will reportedly use his position as a pundit of French TV to scout out possible transfer targets.
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Our nation’s history consists of various different people and groups struggling to make a way for themselves, testing what freedom really means. Many populations often times get overlooked or pushed off to the side. It is important that this October, we take the time as a culture to reflect on the LGBTQ community and its own rich history. In an era where equality is such a pervasive term, it is important that all populations be seen and heard. The Respect Together library tries to fill its collection with a variety of resources that hopefully will educate those who are interested. I wanted to give a brief overview of a few books within the collection that may help recognize LGBTQ History Month.
- National Geographic Gender Revolution: The Shifting Landscape of Gender is a special issue that explores gender in science, in social systems, and in civilizations throughout history.
- A Queer History of the United States by Michael Bronski uses primary source documents, literature, and cultural history tochart the depth of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history from 1492 through the 1990s.
- Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders allows young readers to trace the history the Gay Pride Flag, from its beginnings in 1978 with social activict Harvey Milk and designer Gilbert Baker to its spanning of the globe and its role in today’s society.
- The Book of Pride: LGBTQ Heroes who Changed the World by Mason Funk captures the true story of the gay rights movement from the 1960s to the present, through detailed interviews with the leaders, activists, and ordinary people who witnessed the movement and made it happen.
- Queer, There, and Everywhere: 23 People Who Changed the World by Sarah Prager gives a voice to 23 people who invented, radicalized, and trailblazed in order to make history what it is. The true stories in this book demonstrate how rich and varied gender and sexuality have always been in every culture, in every millennium.
- Outlaw Marriages: The Hidden Histories of Fifteen Extraordinary Same-Sex Couples by Rodger Streitmatter reveals how some of these same-sex unions didn’t only improve the quality of life for the individuals involved, but also enriched the American culture. Among those noted in the book are Jane Addams and Mary Rozet Smith, literary icon Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas, author James Baldwin and Lucien Happersberger, and artists Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg.
- Stonewall: The Definitive Story of the LGBTQ Rights Uprising that Changed America by Martin Duberman tells the story of the June 28, 1969 Stonewall Inn raid and riot. The five days of rioting changed forever the face of gay and lesbian life.
It is my hope that these books will be helpful to anyone wanting to know more about the LGBTQ community. I also continue to encourage those who are interested to check out the Respect Together Libraries for themselves. As always, I wish you all a fabulous day and happy reading!

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In A Pragmatic Defense of Originalism, they seek to explain why supermajoritarianism furnishes a new pragmatic defense of originalism. In this Essay, I dispute each of their substantive claims. First, I argue that there is nothing newly pragmatic about their defense. Although they claim to want to make originalists and pragmatists friends, nothing about their project is likely to accomplish this matchmaking. Second, I argue that there is no reason to believe that constitutional entrenchments produced under supermajoritarian decision rules are any more desirable as a general matter than rules produced under other, more relaxed, decision rules. At the core ...

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Man charged for Central Coast assault
A man has been charged with assault on the Central Coast after an attack which left a man critically ill in hospital.
Police say a 31-year-old man was allegedly struck inside a licensed premises on The Entrance with a single punch, causing him to hit his head on the ground and lose consciousness.
He was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital where he remains in a critical condition with swelling on the brain.
Police have charged a 49-year-old man with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm. He was refused bail to appear at Wyong Local Court on Tuesday.
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Following Ramamurthy's resignation, the Congress in Karnataka had alleged that BJP has made it an "industry" to lure everyone to the party, and people were joining it out of "fear" or for the sake of "allurements."
Ahamed Hassan (TMC) wanted Air India to start flights to Europe from Kolkatta, saying lack of connectivity was harming business and tourism in eastern states.
BJP and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members clashed in Rajya Sabha on Friday over the quality of water being piped to households in the national capital, prompting an angry response from Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu who asked members to maintain decorum.
Customarily, the presiding officer of the House is flanked by two marshals who march ahead of the chairman to announce the commencement of proceedings and also assist the chair in organising the desk and bringing up order papers.
Naidu said Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer won the prestigious award for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty. Banerjee winning the Nobel is indeed a matter of great pride for India, he said.
Terming Jaitley as "bridge builder", senior Congress MP Anand Sharma the Modi-government would not have been able to pass a big legislations like GST without him.
While the tenure of Ramamurthy was to end on June 30, 2022, the term of Fatma was up to end on November 25, 2020. The counting of votes will take place on December 12 after the polling concludes.
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to further entertain Rajya Sabha MP Vaiko's plea seeking production of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah before it and said the MDMK leader can challenge the detention order under the Public Safety Act.


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Chesapeake Regional Healthcare's multidisciplinary neuro-oncology program is centered on diagnosing and treating patients with primary and secondary cancers affecting the brain and spinal cord. The neuro-oncologists also treat tumors related to neurofibromatosis, secondary effects of cancer on the nervous system, and side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
The neuro-oncology treatment program includes:
To ensure patients with brain tumors get the best care possible, our neuro-oncologists work closely with our neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists and neuro-radiologists.
MRI is a diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of a large magnet, radiofrequencies, and a computer to produce detailed images of organs and structures within the body. MRI does not use ionizing radiation, as do X-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans. MRI’s are especially helped in detecting abnormal tissue that might be hidden by bone tissue. Chesapeake Regional offers an MRI that uses an open architecture helping patients feel more relaxed and at ease. The open design and movable support table also helps accommodate patients with mobility issues such as the elderly and obese. The system can accommodate patients up to 660 pounds. Claustrophobic patients don't feel trapped in an enclosed space with the open architecture. Authorized family and friends can remain with the patient throughout the procedure and this can be especially helpful with younger patients and the elderly.
A CT scan beams ionizing X-rays through a patient's body at multiple angles. These angles are detected and relayed to a computer, programmed with the absorption capacities of the various body tissues. The computer then projects a single composite picture of a specific slice of the abdomen, chest or head on a screen. CTs can visualize internal organs impossible to see with ordinary X-rays.
Chesapeake Regional offers a 64-slice CT. Compared to conventional CT scanners, our state-of-the-art 64-slice CT scanners offer improved image quality and speed. The 64-slice computed tomography imaging enables physicians to obtain cross-sectional images of body tissues and organs and it can display a combination of soft tissue, bones and blood vessels in a single image.
Immunotherapy is also called biologic therapy. Its treatment uses certain parts of your body's immune system to fight cancer cells. This may be done by giving you immune system components, such as man-made proteins. It can be used by itself, but is most often used in conjunction with other treatments. Immunotherapy may be performed using monoclonal antibodies, non-specific immunotherapies, and cancer vaccines. At Chesapeake Regional, we typically perform monoclonal antibodies procedures.
Stereotactic refers to a minimally invasive form of surgical intervention using a three dimensional coordinate system to precisely deliver radiation to targets inside the body. Stereotactic radiosurgery enables most patients to have less invasive surgery, avoid long hospital stays and greatly reduces their recovery time. Gamma Knife® and Synergy S® are treatment systems currently used at the Chesapeake, Riverside, University of Virginia Radiosurgery Center to root in precisely delivered beams of radiation rather than incisions. Procedures are nearly painless and patients recover much faster than with conventional surgery. Learn more here.
Interventional radiologists use imaging, like X-rays or MRIs, to see inside your body, pinpoint where the problem is and map out how to get there without surgery. Interventional radiologists then guide catheters through pathways in the body, or through the skin, to treat disease or tumors directly at the source. While no treatment is risk-free, the risks of interventional radiology procedures are far lower than the risks of open surgery.
At Chesapeake Regional, designated neurosurgery teams of nurses, surgical assistants, operating room technicians and anesthesiologists work to comprise own neurosurgical "dream team." The benefits of having a specialized neurosurgical operating room team are increased physician comfort and staff proficiency, less anesthesia time and less surgery time resulting in better outcomes for the patients.


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The Wolves game with the Milwaukee Bucks tonight will be the only time this season local fans have a chance to see Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo at Target Center.
He's worth the price of admission.
Antetokounmpo, often known as the Greek Freak, enters the game ninth in the league in scoring (26.7), third in rebounding (13.8), eighth in assists (7.7) and 14th in blocks (1.8).
In a victory over Toronto Saturday in Milwaukee Antetokounmpo had 36 points, shot 14-for-20, had 15 rebounds, handed out eight assists and blocked four shots.
The 4-2 Bucks will give any team a test. And the Wolves (4-1) are playing without Karl-Anthony Towns, who will serve the second of his two-game suspension tonight.
Wolves coach Ryan Saunders was asked what it takes to slow Antetokounmpo down.
"Slowing him down is tough,'' Saunders said. "You want to limit his ability to, one, get to the rim and create for himself. And also his ability to create for his teammates.''
It's a good assumption that Robert Covington will draw the assignment. But he'll have to have help. But even that is difficult, Saunders said. Because often the help comes from a big guy in the middle, and suddenly Bucks center Brook Lopez is in the corner shooting an open three.
"A lot of times fives are not used to guarding the strongside corner,'' Saunders said. "So they create two-way stunts, and Giannis is able to close out to a very good three-point shooter. [Antetokounmpo] keeps getting better and better."
Here are some short takes from this morning's shootaround:
--Rookie Jarrett Culver isn't going to get too carried away with his 26-minute, 20-point performance in the Wolves' victory in Washington Saturday.
"It was good,'' he said. "I was getting open looks, taking the right shots. And coach has confidence in me to take those shots. So it was good.''
This is about as effusive as Culver got this morning.
Saunders was walking the same path, saying he didn't want to talk about Saturday's performance as a breakout game. "That just puts pressure on somebody for the next game,'' Saunders said.
Besides, it wasn't Culver's scoring that stood out to Saunders. "Knocking down threes is a positive,'' he said. "But the way he defended? Communicated? The way he handled and found his teammates off pick and rolls? Those are the things we know he'll be very good at in this league.''
--Andrew Wiggins on Culver: "Every game he's getting better. He's going to be a special piece for us.''