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Human Rights Council releases anti-totalitarian program
The presidential Council for Human Rights has come up with the initiative to ban officials denying the crimes of Stalin’s totalitarian regime from state service.
A working group within the council has released Russia’s “destalinization plan”, which, among other priorities, includes the eventual burial of Lenin’s body still resting in the mausoleum in the very heart of Moscow. The council is pushing for the adoption of a nationwide program for the perpetuation of the memory of the victims of the totalitarian regime and national reconciliation. They passed the first proposals to President Dmitry Medvedev during a session in Ekaterinburg on February 1, 2011. The authors of the program believe that anti-totalitarianism should be made part of Russia’s official policies. The head of the presidential Council for Human Rights, Mikhail Fedotov, told Kommersant daily that the program should be implemented “by non-government organizations, but financial and political support is needed from the state. As for practical issues, the authors of the document say there is a need for a toponymy law which would forbid “the immortalization of persons responsible for mass repressions and other grave crimes against civil rights and freedoms”. They also suggest that the president’s speech on the commemoration day for victims of political repressions on October 30, should become a tradition. In 2009, president Medvedev in his address said that Stalin’s repressions cannot be justified and stressed that the memory of the victims and national tragedies is as sacred as the memory of triumph. Among other things, the council is working on the creation of large-scale memorials near Moscow and St. Petersburg. The Communist Party has condemned the plan calling it a trick to detract attention from the forthcoming parliamentary and presidential elections. The party’s deputy head Ivan Melnikov said the initiative is against the constitution. “To forbid state officials to deny things linked to ideology and history means the violation of the constitution which gives everyone the right to do, think, whatever they want,” he said. Mikhail Fedotov says the goal of the program is to let people feel free in their country.“There should be a consensus in society about some basic values, and it can only be achieved through the constitution.” Political repressions are inseparable from Stalin’s name, who made them the basis of his domestic policies. Starting in the 1920s, they reached their peak in 1937-1938, when over 1.5 million people were arrested, almost half of which were killed. According to archive documents, an estimated 1.76 million people died in prisons and camps between 1930 and 1953. But some historians put the figure between 4 and 6 million.


Have you ever had a thought that came to your mind and all you wanted was to write it down quickly? Meet SideNotes! It's an app for note-taking where you put all your buzzing thoughts in a neat, quick and organized way. Enjoy its non-distractive workflow. With SideNotes you can save your ideas, pictures, task lists and many more.
SideNotes keeps you from juggling with windows when searching for notes. The app always appears on top of other windows - you can easily hide it or pull it out from the side of your monitor with one click or with a keyboard shortcut. You can even use just your keyboard to work with your notes. Everything is in its place and you still have place for everything.
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Ratings and Reviews
Beautiful and extremely handy
I've wanted for years to have a quick way to jot things down. I've tried a dozen menu-bar apps and always returned to launching TextEdit and typing notes there. Textedit is very unsatisfying, hard to organize, and takes a long time.
SideNotes is the opposite: it's pretty, quick to open, and lets me organize my notes. Highly recommend it!
The only improvement I can imagine is to have it sync my notes via iCloud so I can use smoothly between my desktop and laptop (or maybe designate certain folders as shared and some not). Kudos!
Great and Handy App for Notes
Amazing software that works as expected. A very well thought out app with great programing to back it up!
Perfect for keeping important information at your fingertips. It is also very easy to share information with others from it.
This app also has dual monitor support. I am using it in the beta of Catalina. The little handle you click to open it appears on the monitor you are working on. Another very cool feature is that you can pin the panel (right click on the tab you click to open the app). I leave it open my second monitor while using my main monitor.
It stays out of the way unless you need it. Much handier interface than a menubar app in my opinion.
It is also a handy way to keep a snippets library. I am looking forward to learning all this has to offer.
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While we can all agree that binge-watching The Office over and over again is always a good idea, fans of the hit NBC series are torn on whether or not it should come back in any form. There were talks of a possible reboot at the network last year, however even the show’s stars were divided on the idea. But despite what you might think about traveling back to Dunder Mifflin, it looks like we should start brushing up on our Flonkerton, because NBCUniversal’s new streaming service is all about it.
The streaming service, which was announced today would be called “Peacock,” is officially rebooting classic shows Battlestar Galactica, Saved By the Bell, and Punky Brewster. Additionally, according to Deadline, they’re looking towards The Office for next on the list. NBCUniversal’s Chairman of Direct-to-Consumer and Digital Enterprises, Bonnie Hammer, told the site, “It is my hope and goal that we do an Office reboot.”
Acknowledging the fact that Netflix still owns the fan-favorite series for the time being, Hammer added, “The Office comes back to us in January 2021. It is my hope that we can figure what that great reboot would be. We are having conversations.”
It goes without saying that the majority of Netflix users were extremely upset over the news that The Office would be leaving the platform, but are we now about to get too much content from Scranton, Pennsylvania? Though we wish the show could’ve kept going, a solid rewatch of all the seasons might be better than a full reboot with a new cast. Sure, some of its original stars would probably come back, but it wouldn’t be the same without Michael Scott.
This article also appears on Mental Floss.

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Not many transport companies have the tools and the knowledge to tackle the really heavy loads over public roads. The south-german based Bohnet company certainly has. With year-long experience, Bohnet is known europe-wide for its spectacular transports. WSI brings a nice Bohnet rig consisting of two ballasted MAN TGA 41.660 and TGX 41.680 trucks together with a Scheuerle Intercombi modular trailer (ca. 20 axles) and load (to be determined).


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Guillaume Soro, former leader of the Ivorian rebellion, continues to spill his bile on Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara. In front of the press, on Tuesday January 28, 2020 in Paris, the former Ivorian Prime Minister said that the current Ivorian president did not respect the “deal” that bound them.
In 2006, before being appointed Prime Minister under Laurent Gbagbo, Guillaume Soro claims to have had a secret agreement with Alassane Ouatarra, number 1 opponent at the time.
The “deal” which linked the two men revolves around three main points: first the current Ivorian president had promised to make Guillaume Soro the prime minister as soon as he was elected head of the country, then he was to be number 2 of the party, and finally he had to cede the presidential chair to him once the two terms run.
To corroborate his words, the former president of the National Assembly takes as witness the ex-president of Brukinabe, Blaise Compaoré, and a “Ivorian religious guide” in the presence of whom these commitments were made.

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The FBI has released a report that says violent crime in the country was down in 2007, but local authorities are more worried about the here and now. When you step on a Tallahassee street where a man was murdered just days ago, it's hard to find comfort from national statistics showing less crime in 2007.
However, the FBI says violent crimes saw 0.7 a percent decrease, property crimes also decreased, and over 14 million arrests were made in 2007. For local authorities and residents it's encouraging, but nothing to hang your hat on.
Bill Proctor, a Leon County Commissioner said, "That does not mean that the concern, the interest in safety has gone down."
Sergeant Tony Drzewiecki, a spokesperson for the Leon County Sheriff's Office said, "While we're glad to see these numbers go down, we're not statistically driven. What we try to do is respond in real time to the threats that are on the street."
With the recent statistics far from living day to day on the street, residents are on guard for 2008, which is off to a rough start. "I think that we have to be cautious and remain cautiously optimistic that this strain will continue." said Proctor.
Data from the FBI's 2007 crime statistics report represents about 95 percent of the nation's population. To look at the report yourself, just click the convenient link below.


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NEW YORK (Reuters) - The last time the U.S. dollar slid to a record low against the euro it quickly recovered, but this time may be different.
The dollar slid to a new record low against the euro on Friday, with the euro quoted above $1.3680, the highest since the currency’s launch in 1999.
When the euro climbed above $1.36 in 2004, it limped above that level for five days, and then embarked on a year-long decline.
But unlike late 2004, when the Federal Reserve was in the early stages of a two-year rate rising cycle which provided some support for the dollar against the euro, U.S. economic growth is now slowing and the Fed may even cut interest rates later this year.
At the same time, economies in the Europe and Asia seem to be weathering the U.S. slowdown well, suggesting that interest rates in those regions may continue to move higher, drawing yield-hungry investors away from the dollar.
“I think we’re going to see $1.38 (euro/dollar) without too much trouble here,” said Joseph Trevisani, chief market analyst at FX Solutions, an online currency dealing platform based in Saddle River, New Jersey.
The immediate trigger for the dollar’s fall on Friday was a report showing that the U.S. economy grew at its most sluggish pace in four years during the first quarter.
But the writing had been on the wall for months now, as the dollar’s appeal to yield-hungry investors was on the wane.
Two-year U.S. Treasury notes US2YT=RR are yielding just half a percentage point more than government debt of the same maturity in the euro-zone, the lowest interest rate differential since late 2004, and well below a peak of around 1.8 percentage points in the middle of 2006.
By contrast back in late 2004 differentials were actually widening in the dollar’s favor as yields on euro-zone debt were falling on worries that the strong euro would strangle the European economy.
In 2004 Jean-Claude Trichet, head of the European Central Bank, was also warning that the euro’s rise was “brutal” and “unwelcome”, a signal that it could be risky to chase the currency higher.
In contrast euro zone officials appeared almost nonchalant on Friday. The Eurogroup’s Jean-Claude Juncker said he was not concerned about the level of the euro, which has also hit repeated record highs against the yen in recent weeks.
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And the contrast with 2004 does not end there. This time around the market appears to have greeted the euro’s spike to a fresh record high with a big yawn.
One-month implied volatilities on euro options were trading around their lowest level in 5 months on Friday.
At just above 5 percent, volatility is little more than half the level that is was in late 2004.
Many analysts reckon that the dollar’s slow but steady grind lower is set to continue. Slowing growth and the prospect of lower interest rates is likely to rekindle concerns about the United States’ ability to finance its gaping current account deficit, which requires $2 billion a day to plug.
Over the coming three to six months, the euro looks on course to rally to $1.40 or higher, said Nick Bennenbroek, head of currency strategy in New York for Wells Fargo.
Stubbornly high readings on inflation are another reason to bet against the dollar, some investors reckon.
“Growth is slowing and inflation is rising. The Fed cannot raise rates because growth is slowing ... that’s negative for the dollar,” says Bill Lipschutz, portfolio manager at Hathersage Capital Management, a currency hedge fund.
The implicit price deflator, one gauge of inflationary pressures in Friday’s GDP report, jumped at a 4.0 percent rate in the first quarter, the biggest jump since early 1991.
This week the dollar fell to its lowest level ever against a basket of major currencies tracked by the Fed since 1973.
However the dollar’s decline has been unevenly distributed. Since a peak in mid October it has fallen 9.5 percent against the Australian dollar, 8.0 percent versus the euro, 7.0 percent against sterling, but is virtually flat against the yen.
Some longer-term investors say the dollar’s sharp decline is starting to make it look attractive again against European currencies like the euro and sterling.
“Let’s face it, the dollar has had a good sell-off, but in terms of valuations it is now looking to be one of the cheaper currencies out there,” says Roddy Macpherson, investment director of global strategy at the UK-based Scottish Widows’ Investment Partnership, which oversees $200 billion of funds.
Macpherson says he reckons the dollar is around 20 percent undervalued against the British pound and the euro.
But most shorter-term investors don’t have the stomach to bet on a dollar rebound just yet, especially ahead of some blockbuster U.S. data releases next week, including readings on inflation and a monthly jobs report.
More weak data “would effectively give a “green light” to continue selling USDs and quite likely the catalyst to break above the 1.3700 threshold in the EUR/USD,” said Michael Woolfolk, senior currency strategist at Bank of New York.
Additional reporting by Kevin Plumberg
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A new website premiering today endeavors to make education performance in Colorado public schools more transparent and understandable for parents and students.
While the state already has a website for this purpose called SchoolView.org, Tim Taylor, president of Colorado Succeeds, says that it may be geared more toward policy wonks than parents and others trying to understand how their school stacks up.
The new website, ColoradoSchoolGrades.com, grades schools on a scale that’s much easier to understand: letter grades A through F. The site was put together by a coalition of 18 community organizations, including Colorado Succeeds, and the grades were calculated using the same variables and weights as the Colorado Department of Education’s School Performance Framework.
According to the new website, it’s important that parents and community members understand how the school in their area is performing before they can actively take part in efforts to make it better–much like any other structure in a democracy.
“Every parent can relate to grades A through F,” Taylor told the Denver Post. “We’re not changing inputs, just translating in a way that is clear.”
The website argues that the labels (performance, improvement, priority improvement and turnaround) used to indicate overall performance by the state’s department of education are too vague and not “rigorous enough.” Under the state system, schools in the 41st percentile and schools in the 99th percentile are both listed in the state’s top category.
“We just didn’t think you should have to be such a savvy consumer,” Taylor told Education News Colorado’ adding, “It’s easier to compare vacuum cleaners in Consumer Reports” than Colorado schools’ performance.


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Jun 23, 2010 8:30 PM by Chris Welty
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Gov. Bobby Jindal has rejected a bill
aimed at getting more information about the numbers of jobs and
types of businesses being recruited by the state's economic
Jindal vetoed the measure by Chalmette Rep. Nita Hutter on
Wednesday, at the urging of his Department of Economic Development.
Among other things, the proposal would have mandated reporting
of the revenue generated by new businesses attracted by the
department and a tally of the companies recruited.
In his veto letter, the governor says the bill could hurt
business recruitment in Louisiana by requiring the department to
publish information about every company contact it makes, even
"casual inquiries." Jindal also says the bill would have required
the reporting of proprietary company information that is
confidential when reported for tax purposes.
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Vintage Tom Wolfe, The Bonfire of the Vanities, the #1 bestseller that will forever define late-twentieth-century New York style.
"No one has portrayed New York Society this accurately and devastatingly since Edith Wharton" (The National Review)
“A page-turner . . . Brilliant high comedy.” (The New Republic)
Sherman McCoy, the central figure of Tom Wolfe's first novel, is a young investment banker with a fourteen-room apartment in Manhattan. When he is involved in a freak accident in the Bronx, prosecutors, politicians, the press, the police, the clergy, and assorted hustlers high and low close in on him, licking their chops and giving us a gargantuan helping of the human comedy, of New York in the 1980s, a city boiling over with racial and ethnic hostilities and burning with the itch to Grab It Now.
Wolfe's novel is a big, panoramic story of the metropolis that reinforces the author's reputation as the foremost chronicler of the way we live in America.
Adapted to film in 1990 by director Brian De Palma, the movie stars Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith, and Morgan Freeman.

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|Happy birthday National Park Service!|
|Denali National Park and Preserve|
You may remember Alaska enjoys 22 hours of sunlight this time of year, so we could still site-see till 2 a.m. But we didn't. I was excited to actually be here in this magical place. I have heard so much about Denali Park all my life and Mt. McKinley . In August 2015 President Obama, using his executive power, renamed Mt. McKinley to the original Athabascan native name of Denali.
We weren't fortunate enough to be part of the 30% who actually see Denali. Oh yes, it is there all the time...hard to move mountains...but because it is the highest mountain in North America, it's usually shrouded by clouds. Only on clear, sunny days will the cloud curtain disappear for a glimpse. The tourist area outside of Denali Park has beautiful blue T-shirts in all the souvenir shops which brag that the person wearing the shirt is one of the lucky 30%. I couldn't buy one of the cute shirts because the clouds covered the mountain when we there. My hubby was happy I couldn't purchase the shirt, but sorry we didn't see the mountain top.
|Wilderness Access Center--Denali|
TIP: There is no food in the park other than at the Visitors Center. So visitors must bring food and drinks on the bus..and consume them in the bus...no picnic tables for outdoor picnics due to trash and bears...!!! Before we left Wasilla, we shopped for lunch supplies at Walmart and carried them in a styrofoam cooler. We packed our lunches in the morning which saved us a LOT of money for meals.
We had a fantastic tour driver. He shared interesting tidbits and was alert for wildlife sightings, however, he depended on passengers to discover the animals too since the road through the park is not exactly a nice, paved two lane. It's more like a path in some areas, especially around Polychrome Dome. I had to hide my eyes at times and hold my breath while he negotiated the narrow road. Thank goodness they have some rules about who gets the right of way when the buses meet.There is no room for two buses on much of the tour. A thrill ride I'd say.
Here are photos of the sights we saw along the way. Hope you enjoy them.
This picture shows you how thick the clouds were, so no sightings of Mt. McKinley
What are these? Caribou. Do you know the difference between reindeer and caribou? Reindeer can fly!
So glad we found a camera with a 24x telephoto lens. Perfect for getting closer to the animals from the safety of the bus!!
|Polychrome Dome--Notice the different colors of rock here. See that tiny road in the upper 1/3 of the picture? So glad our driver had 31 years of driving experience in Denali tours!!!|
|Yes, another mountain picture. I have a million of them!|
|Mama bear and two cubs. The bears were this tan color in the park. I was looking for black or brown. Surprised when I finally spotted these sweet things.|
|Dall sheep. They are only little white specks on the side of the mountain. Thank goodness for our powerful zoom.|
|Grand Denali Lodge--what a view from here.|
|Sled dog and puppy.|
TIP: If you are USA resident, pay $10. at the age of 62 and you have a lifetime pass to ALL the national parks. You better believe we plan to use this gift on future forays.
We spent the rainy day in the display areas in the park studying all the interesting information. We took in an informative movie and ranger talk, snacks in the park cafeteria, and shopping in the gift shop. Actually the rainy day turned into a welcome opportunity to learn so much about Alaska and Denali National Park.
Every time we visit a national park, I want to thank the people who had the vision to set aside these areas for future generations. In this crazy, fast-paced world of technology, I pray the mountains and lakes, the moose, bears, sheep, and eagles will still be there for my grandchildren and future generations to see and experience the awe I felt being in Denali. We must be the caretakers to preserve this blessed land.
You need not go all the way to Alaska to experience national parks. Make it a point to find a national park, lakeshore, forest, etc near you. You will be amazed.
A handsome detective, a shadow man,
and a murder victim kill Lauren’s plan for a simple life.
Available at Amazon

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QUENTIN TARANTINO HONORED WITH KIRK DOUGLAS AWARD
In recognition of his contributions to the world of film, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival is honored to present the fourth annual KIRK DOUGLAS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FILM to the legendary, Academy Award-winning writer/director/producer/actor Quentin Tarantino. The black-tie Gala dinner, sponsored by Chopin Vodka, will take place at The Four Seasons Biltmore in Santa Barbara on Thursday, October 22.
“We are beyond excited to be able to honor a man who has turned filmmaking on its ear,” commented SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling. “He has forever changed the direction of American cinema.” The award’s namesake, Kirk Douglas, will present the award to Tarantino.
As a writer, director, producer and actor, anything Tarantino touches becomes an instant cinematic classic. He has not only established himself as one of the most celebrated filmmakers of his generation, but his dedication and diverse producing efforts consistently demonstrate his respect for both those who came before and the ones just now breaking in.
He made his writing/directing debut with the critically acclaimed Reservoir Dogs, and just two years later he received an Academy Award® and Golden Globe Award for his groundbreaking original screenplay, Pulp Fiction. He has gone on to create such works as the screenplay for Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers (1994); he directed the fourth segment of the film Four Rooms; wrote and directed Jackie Brown (1997); wrote and directed Kill Bill, Vol. 1 (2003) and Kill Bill, Vol. 2 (2004); in 2005 he was credited as “special guest director” with Robert Rodriguez and writer-director Frank Miller of Sin City, and teamed up again with Robert Rodriguez to direct Grindhouse (2007).
His recent feature film, Inglourious Basterds, is the World War II epic which he wrote and directed and stars Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Michael Fassbender, Eli Roth, Diane Kruger, Daniel Bruhl, Til Schweiger, and Mélanie Laurent. In the first year of the German occupation of France, Shosanna Dreyfus (Laurent) witnesses the execution of her family at the hand of Nazi Colonel Hans Landa (Waltz). Shosanna narrowly escapes and flees to Paris where she forges a new identity as the owner and operator of a cinema. Elsewhere in Europe, Lieutenant Aldo Raine (Pitt) organizes a group of Jewish American soldiers to perform swift, shocking acts of retribution. Later known to their enemy as “the basterds,” Raine’s squad joins German actress and undercover agent Bridget von Hammersmark (Kruger) on a mission to take down the leaders of the Third Reich. Fates converge under a cinema marquis, where Shosanna is poised to carry out a revenge plan of her own. Employing pulp and propaganda in equal measure, Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds weaves together the infamous, oppressed, real and larger-than-life stories of WWII.
The 25th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, set to run February 4 through February 14, 2010, is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching local culture and raising consciousness of film as an art form. SBIFF presents quality American Independent, Spanish and Latin American, European, World and Documentary cinema, as well as nature and surfing films, all within the beautiful setting of downtown Santa Barbara, a perfect backdrop and premier tourist destination in its own right. SBIFF is also committed to education through its 10-10-10 Student Filmmaking and Screenwriting Competitions, Field Trip to the Movies, and educational seminars. With a projected audience of over 60,000 viewing more than 200 films over its eleven-day run, the SBIFF attracts an eclectic and diverse consumer base, both locally and nationally, while maintaining strong ties with the entertainment industry in nearby Los Angeles. For ticket information visit: www.sbiff.org.
CONGRATULATION SYBIL MAIR -- THE CHEF'S LETTER HONORED IN PUGLIA AT SALENTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The Chef's Letter was awarded the prize for best short film by a female director. The film has also been nominated for the prestigious Iris Prize at the Iris Prize Film Festival..
Among recent selections are: the Istanbul Int'l Short Film Festival, Holebi Film Festival Leuven, Metzipatra Czech Queer Film Festival, Novara Film Festival (Italy), Orlando Film Festival, Reelout 2010 Toronto, Vinokino (Finland), and the Great Lakes Film Festival.
Upcoming festivals are: Modesto Food Film Festival, Modesto GLFF, New Orleans Film Festival, Iris Prize FF and Reeling 2009 CGLFF.
Film Guide 2009
KIFF 2009 Film Guide and Synopses
Films are listed alphabetically. Click on the film name to visit the film's official Web site.
16 To Life
Director: Becky Smith , Watch the trailer for 16 To Life, Rating: NR Running Time: 118 minutes, Awards Received: MethodFest 09 - Best Picture & Best Supporting Actress, Showing on 09/19/2009 at 5:15 PM
Kate is a rural American teenager whose angst about sexual inexperience drives a comic quest for love and understanding on a birthday to end all birthdays. Kate’s irreverent fantasies of sexual awakening and guilt, fueled by obsessive reading of books on bizarre subjects (currently the Chinese Cultural Revolution) drive this explosive day. Kate is turning 16 and has never been kissed! Before the clock strikes midnight, Kate will learn more about love than most 16-year-olds could imagine. And Kate will learn what a 16-year-old American girl has in common with a 16-year-old Chinese girl half a world, and a cultural revolution, away.
Santa Cruz Film Festival Announces the Call for Entries
Now in its ninth year, the Festival seeks films and videos that communicate an awareness and deep appreciation of cultural diversity, individual self exploration and eco-humanitarianism
The Santa Cruz Film Festival (SCFF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit film arts organization, announces the call for entries for its ninth season, May 6-15, 2010. SCFF is committed to showcasing new moving image art from around the globe and presenting this creative work to residents and visitors in California's Greater Monterey Bay Area.
Films and videos of all lengths and formats completed after January 1, 2009, are eligible for submission and consideration including Narrative, Documentary, Animation, Experimental, Student, and Youth-produced works.
Submit online or download the application from the Festival's website . The deadline for submissions is February 15, 2010, with an early bird discount for entries postmarked by November 15, 2009. Discounted entry fees are also available for works submitted by Santa Cruz and Monterey County filmmakers, students, and youth filmmakers (under 18).
Honoring today's most creative independent filmmakers, SCFF will present Audience Awards for Narrative Feature, Documentary Feature, International Film, Short Narrative, Short Documentary, Animated Work, Experimental Work, Student-Produced Work, Youth-Produced Work, and Locally-Produced Work. Jury Prizes are awarded in the Narrative Feature, Documentary Feature, and Emerging Filmmaker categories.
The Festival is proud to continue its partnership with the EarthVision Environmental Film Festival. SCFF commits a portion of its programming to raising environmental awareness and bringing key environmental issues to the forefront. The films represented in the EarthVision Environmental Film section are the works of passionate individuals who have documented crucial environmental problems and the attempts to solve them. Their work embraces a broad spectrum of environmental situations that are explored from diverse points of view. The EarthVision Environmental Film section includes audience awards in a number of categories and includes the EarthVision Environmental Film Jury Prize. Visit http://www.santacruzfilmfestival.org/earthvision.html for more information.
Director of Programming Julian Soler commented, "As the Festival continues to grow and after a surprisingly successful 2009, we look forward to receiving and considering work from the best and brightest filmmakers in the world. The quality of work we see continues to improve and we are excited to begin the process of building another fantastic program for 2010."
Since 2002, the Santa Cruz Film Festival has celebrated innovative and original filmmaking in and for the Greater Monterey Bay community. Over the past eight years, SCFF has screened over 1,000 independent films and videos including over 160 locally-produced works to nearly 90,000 enthusiastic and dedicated film lovers. Whether fact or fiction, commercial or avant garde, live action or animation, the Santa Cruz Film Festival celebrates the diverse art of talented filmmakers. SCFF presents artists who create films and videos in all genres from around the world in one of the most thought-provoking, entertaining, fun-filled, educational regional film festivals in the country. The Festival has been proud to not only showcase new creative talents, but to also provide an experience where filmmakers, musicians, performers, artists and the community can come together to share their art and ideas and to have an enlightening and fun time. The Santa Cruz Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The tax identification number is 30-0053845. Donations are tax-deductible. Visit our website for more information at www.santacruzfilmfestival.org
Statewide Non-Profit Hosts Connecticut's
1st Pet-Themed Film Festival -- Calls for Video Entries-
Benji, Lassie and Morris the Cat…now your pet can be added to this list of famous canines and felines when Soul Friends, Inc, a statewide nonprofit psychotherapy and educational organization that helps at risk children with interactive activities including therapy animals, premieres Connecticut’s first pet-themed film festival on Saturday, November 21st at Showcase Cinemas in North Haven from 10 a.m.- noon. Specifically, the charity is calling for submissions of short films that demonstrate how animals help people feel better.
“We regularly experience the healing power of animals in our daily work with children and adolescents,” said Kate Nicoll, MSW, LCSW, executive director of Soul Friends, Inc.. “By hosting this mainstream inaugural film festival, we hope to show the entire state of Connecticut what our clients have already learned…life is more enriching interacting with animals!”
To officially enter the Petflix Film Festival, all pet lovers and aspiring filmmakers are encouraged to submit a video under 5 minutes or within the 5-10 minute category. An independent panel of judges will score the film shorts based on originality, cinematography, message and overall theme. The top three entries from each category will then be screened as part of the two-hour film festival. Participants may submit more than one entry.
“Besides seeing some of Connecticut’s new shining stars on the big screen, attendees will also learn about local animal rescue groups, animal sanctuaries and other non-profit organizations that promote and preserve the healing benefits of the animal-human bond,” adds Nicoll.
Entry fees for Petflix film short submissions are $15, while advance tickets to the event are $5 in advance and $8 the day of the show. Visit www.soul-friends.org to register for both and for more information.
Since 2003, Soul Friends, Inc. has served more than 3,000 children impacted by grief, trauma, loss and/or social emotional challenges by integrating nature and animals in individual or group psychotherapy. Services include interactive animal assisted psychotherapy, dog training for special needs children, equine assisted psychotherapy and crisis response therapy dogs.
INTERNATIONAL ROME FILM FESTIVAL TO ATTRACT ACTORS CLOONEY, STREEP, GERE FROM US
The Films of Fourth Edition
After three editions of extraordinary success with the public (more than one and a half million spectators between 2006 and 2008), the International Rome Film Festival returns from October 15th to October 23rd 2009 with films, retrospectives, encounters, exhibitions, concerts and the attendance of great national and international stars.
At the root of the fourth edition there will be again the combination of popular appeal and quality cultural programming. It's a recipe for success; remembering that at the same events were film aficionados but also those who had never participated in a festival.
The entire city of Rome serves as a spectacular film set backdrop for the event. The pulsating heart of the Festival will be the Auditorium Parco della Musica - designed by Renzo Piano - and the neighboring Cinema Village.
The fourth edition of the International Rome Film Festival is produced by the Fondazione Cinema per Roma, comes under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic. The event is promoted by Fondazione Musica per Roma, Rome City Council, Rome Chamber of Commerce, the Lazio Region, the Province of Rome. The Main Partner is BNL - Gruppo BNP Paribas. The Institutional Partners are Aams - Amministrazione Autonoma dei Monopoli di Stato, Ministry of National Heritage and Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Economic Development, Italian Trade Commission, with the support of the EU's Media Programme and the collaboration of the Centro Sperimantale di Cinematografia - Cineteca Nazionale. The Official Sponsors are Caffè Hag, Levi's, and for the fourth year, Il Gioco del Lotto and Mini who with their priceless support help the Festival grow and develop. This year Alitalia will be the Offical Carrier. And thanks to Lottomatica and IKEA for the Salacinema LOTTO and the Salacinema IKEA. Together these venues provide additional seating for more than 1500 spectators.
Gian Luigi Rondi is the President of the Fondazione Cinema per Roma, Francesca Via is the Director General. Piera Detassis is the Artistic Director of the International Rome Film Festival.
Mario Sesti and Gianluca Giannelli curated respectively, the sections Extra and Alice nella Città. Focus was curated by Gaia Morrione. Roberto Cicuttodirects The Business Street and New Cinema Network.
There are fourteen films in competition in the Official Selection section, of which three are Italian: Alza la Testa by Alessandro Angelini, withSergio Castellitto, Anita Kravos and Giorgio Colangeli, L'Uomo che Verrà by Giorgio DirittiwithClaudio Casado, Alba Rohrwacher, Maya Sansa and Viola di Mare with Valeria Solarino and Isabella Ragonese. But there will also be space for Jason Reitman - who returns to Rome after the success of Junowith a new film Up In The Air, staring George ClooneyandVera Farmiga - and Danis Tanovícwith his filmTriage with Colin Farrelland Paz Vega. Also, Helen Mirren, great protagonist of the film The Last Station byMichael Hoffman.
The films in competition in the Official Selection section will be judged by an international jury composed of seven artists from the worlds of film and of art. Milos Forman - the multi-awarding winning Czech director of masterpieces such asOne Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Hair, Ragtime, Amadeus and The People Vs. Larry Flint - will be the president, serving side by side with Assia Djebar,Gabriele Muccino, Gae Aulenti, Jean-Loup Dabadie, Pavel Lungin andSenta Berger. The Festival invites all festivalgoers to participate in the selection of The Golden Marc'Aurelio Audience Award for Best Film - BNL. Every ticket holder, upon entering the theatre, will receive a card "scratch and vote" for the film being screened, with which they can express their views. Films in the running for the Audience Award are the films in competition in the Official Selection section.
The film Out of Competition/Anteprima include Julie & Julia by Nora Ephron with Meryl Streep, Amy Adams andStanley Tucci, the latest film from theCoen brothers, A Serious Man, Le concert by Radu Mihaileanu, whileJames Ivory will bring to Rome The City Of Your Final Destination with Anthony Hopkins,Laura Linney, Charlotte Ginsburg and Alexandra Maria Lara. Two Italian filmsOggi Sposi by Luca LuciniandChristine Cristina a film by Stefania Sandrelli will be screening as well.
The great story of love between Bella and Edward, based on the book, Twilight, by Stephanie Mayer, returns the protagonists to the Festival. Based on the success from last year, they will present in a premiere, a few sequences of the heavily anticipated second sequel, The Twilight Saga:New Moon, directed by Chris Weitz. The images will be accompanied by readings from the book.
Hachiko: A Dog's Story, with Richard Gerenarrating another extraordinary form of love, that between a dog and its owner.
Many nourishing programs are also planned for the Special Events. We highlight two dates: The homage from the Festival to Heath Ledger with a screening of his last film directed byTerry Gilliam, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, among the cast are Heath Ledger,Johnny Deep, Colin Farrell, Jude Law. Also there will beHomage to Rome by Franco Zeffirelli, with the extraordinary participation of Monica BellucciandAndrea Bocelli.
The Festival will remember the career of Luciano Salce through the documentary, L'uomo dalla Bocca Storta, directed by Emanuele SalceandAndrea Pergolari and pay homage toLucinao Emmer with a screening of Le Ragazze di Piazza di Spagna.
Also on the second day of the event (October 16th) there will be a dedication to Tullio Kezich the writer, playwright and film critic for Corriere della Sera, who died on August 17th.
The Extra section serves in its programming, one of the strongest slates in the Festival, encounters with the public who will see encounters between major film personalities such asMeryl Streep, Richard Gere,Paul Coelho, Asia Argento and, as part of the DUET series, Gabriele Muccino andGiuseppe Tornatore.
The Extra section is fortunate to bring Meryl Streep and Richard Gere together for the event "a journey through American cinema" in collaboration with Universal Studios.
Meryl Streep will receive the Golden Marc'Aurelio Acting Award, which has been awarded in past editions to prominent and talented actors Sean Connery, Sophia Loren and Al Pacino.
The author Paulo Coelho will be in Rome to present, in a world premiere, his first feature film, Paulo Coelho's The Experimental Which.
Also in the Extra section there will be twelve documentaries in competition for the Silver Marc'Aurelio prize awarded by jury president Folco Quilici and directorsFrancesca Conversano, Salvo Cuccia, Giovanna Gagliardo, Gianfarco Pannone, Franco Piavoli and Sherin Salvetti. Meryl Streep and Luigi Zampawill be honored with two very interesting retrospectives. The screening of the film La Romana will be at the Auditorium Parco della Musica di Roma with participation from the star of the film, Gina Lollobrigida.
Alice nella Città, the children's section of the Festival, features twelve films in competition, including Nat e Il Segreto di Elenora which signals the return to animation ofLanterna Magica (La Freccia Azzurra, La Gabbianella e il Gatto) and Marpiccolo which hails the return ofAlessandro di Robilant behind the camera. The jury is composed of sixty-five children between the ages of 8 and 17, selected from schools across the country thanks to the initiative "Waiting for the Festival". They will award two prizes, "Marc'Aurelio, Alice nella città". Outside of competition in the Alice nella città section, in collaboration with the Extra section, will be an outstanding documentary by Edoardo Winspeare, Sotto il Celio Azzurro.
The new edition of Focus is dedicated to the theme of the global environment, in particular, climate change. The program previews twelve events exploring these themes, including a multi-media exhibit, Cape Farewell: Art & Climate Change, the presence of Miranda Richardson who will discuss the film Turtle: The Incredible Journey with the director Nick Stringer. And also, a special film event, with music and testimony in collaboration with FAO, "La Notte dei Pubblivori" present Eco-logic, an evening marathon of one hundred advertising/PSA spots from around the world dealing with environmental themes. This year Focus will curate a great inaugural event for the Festival, a show ending with the Plasticiens Volants,Felice Limonsani and with the participation ofDavid Riondino, will take place in the historic gardens of the French Academy, Villa Medici.
Moreover, the entire Festival is paying attention to the environment: there will be an effort to reduce the Festival's carbon footprint and to compensate by planting a new forest in Costa Rica and the replanting of an area of a reservoir in Rome.
Again this year, Via Veneto will be the seat of The Business Street (directed by Robert Cicutto), a place for film buyers and sellers to meet. From October 15th to October 19th there will be screenings, meetings between producers, buyers, and sellers, conferences and workshops on important topics regarding the economic issues and other issues of the national and international film industry. La Casa del Cinema will be the headquarters for the New Cinema Network, the programme of the Festival dedicated to supporting the production of independent film.
Among the very important topics to be discussed in three workshops from October 20nd to October 22nd are, The Promotion of Italian Film, The Revolution of Digital Film in Theatres and Cinema of the Italian Regions. There will also be two special sessions dedicated to Tax shelters, Tax credit and discussions relevant to the reorganization of the FUS (Fondo Unico dello Spettacolo).
The Festival is not only film, but also events highlighting the legacies from the worlds of art and culture in general.
After eighty years of his birth and twenty years since his death, the Festival will remember Sergio Leone, among one of the artists most identified with film in Italy and worldwide, through a exhibition-event, Sergio Leone, a fresh vision, which will be inaugurated by Maestro Ennio Morricone.
Then there will be, in a worldwide premiere, the film-dossier dedicated to the life of artist Antonio Ligabueand an important exhibition, at the Archeological Museum Auditorium Parco della Muisca with approximately eighty pieces of work curated from noted museums and private collections titled, "Luci del Cinema su Antonio Ligabue".
For the first time in Italy the show Cape Farewell: Art & Climate Change will be presented. There will be photography, sculptures and installations fed by solar energy or dug into ice, resulting from the experience of a group of artists who visited Greenland with scientists and researchers.
On October 13th, Avion Travel together with the Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, will perform at a pre-inaugural concert, at the Auditorium Conciliazione. The group will play, thirty years after his death, the music of Nino Rota, showcasing significant music from the Maestro's repertoire.
The Festival's engagement with social issues continues this year with the collaboration and initiatives of Telethon, FAO, Unicef, Greenpeace, Legambiente, A.N.G.E.L.S. and the participation of the Assessorato ai Servizi Sociali del Comune di Roma which supplied audiovisual aids.
BACKGROUND ON “OM” & “The RAMAYANA”
Based on The Ramayana, an ancient Sanskrit epic, OM, An Indian Tale of Good & Evil tells the story of Rama of Ayodhya and his wife Sita, who gets abducted by a demon king. Filled with great romance, slaying of demons, abduction and supernatural warfare, it contains teachings of ancient Hindu sages, and is considered fundamental to the cultural consciousness of India. This production marks the second fully staged epic by the company after its publicly and critically acclaimed production of Homer’s The Odyssey.
An example of highest art in storytelling, OM, An Indian Tale of Good & Evil forces an internal transformation in the audience by challenging people’s moral frameworks through storylines involving questions of family loyalty, infidelity, power, and the nature of evil. It is not always easy to decide who is right and who is wrong in a given situation, and it is equally possible to understand the characters’ actions from both sides of the moral dilemma. In this way, the story reflects the complexities of real life, and helps the audience understand the importance of deep contemplation of cultural codes of ethics.
As OM highlights the universal battle between good and evil, BOXTALES employ the full spectrum of expression from the ancient arts of the East to the explosive cutting edge of the West. Daily rehearsals incorporate aspects of traditional Indian dance, theatre and martial art forms (as transmitted from cast member’s recent studies in southern India), as well as the innovative practice of AcroYoga, which involves trust building and visually stunning partner work. “Theatre must continue to evolve to be relevant to the needs of today. Yoga must do the same. This production boldly sends both art forms into magical realms of expansion, whereby seasoned theatre-goers and yoga practitioners alike will be newly inspired and transformed,” says cast member and AcroYoga co-founder Jenny Sauer-Klein.
When adapting a work like this for primary school audiences, BOXTALES resist being literal or simply “acting out” the stories. The goal is to tell the story verbally, visually, musically, and kinesthetically. Young people can understand the complex metaphor and symbolism of these great tales when BOXTALES uses creative storytelling devices that inspire them to use their own imaginations.
Please go to the BOXTALES website for more complete information on the company and this production: http://www.boxtales.org/Ramayana.html
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AUDITION TO BE A "WHO" IN
Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH
STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical
DEBUTING AT PANTAGES THEATRE
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
Do you have what it takes to be "A Who"? If you're 9-14 years old, no taller than 50", and you've got talent, you might be selected to be in the cast of Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical, coming to Hollywood's historic Pantages Theatre this holiday season for a limited engagement beginning November 10th.
To apply, applicants must create a 2-minute video audition and complete a detailed written application, with all materials due no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, September 25, 2009. Full details are available on a dedicated page on the Pantages Theatre's official website: www.BroadwayLA.org/Who.
Tickets for all performances of Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical are now on sale online at www.BroadwayLA.org or by phone at 1-800-982-ARTS (2787). Tickets may also be purchased in person at The Pantages Box Office (6233 Hollywood Blvd. at Vine St.) and all Ticketmaster ticket outlets.
This critically acclaimed, record-breaking Broadway production has delighted thousands of famili es with its heart-warming story. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small", decides to steal Christmas away from Holiday loving Whos. Magnificent sets and costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss' original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville, while the Music and Book of Mel Marvin and Timothy Mason breathe new life into this timeless story of the true meaning of Christmas.
Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical is based on the original book written by Dr. Seuss and is conceived and supervised by three-time Tony Award® winner, Jack O' Brien. It is directed by Matt August and choreographed by Bob Richard with original choreography by John DeLuca. Book and lyrics are by Timothy Mason with music by Mel Marvin and additional music and lyrics by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss. The associate producer is Audrey Geisel. The production features scenic design by John Lee Beatty, costume design by Robert Morgan, lighting design by Pat Collins, and orchestrations by Michael Starobin. Sound design is by Acme Sound Partners.


From Our Editors
Given Sanibel Island Golf Club's place on the namesake coastal resort island, it's expected that many of its holes would feature water. On this count, the course lives up to its billing, with all holes but four featuring water hazards of some kind. What is surprising, however, is that most of these water hazards are caused by the Sanibel River, not the Gulf of Mexico or natural mojito reservoirs, as might be expected. Even so, tropical ambiance pervades the 6,006-yard course, with palm trees, waterfowl, and colorful foliage surrounding golfers at every yardage marker. Keeping golf balls high-and-dry may prove a challenge to many golfers—particularly on closing holes 15, 16, 17, and 18, which stretch alongside the river—but those who do can head into the Blue Coyote Supper Club for lunch with their golf-ball collection intact.


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Money launderers are individuals or organizations involved in the process of disguising the origins of illegally obtained funds. They use various techniques to make dirty money appear legitimate, such as mixing illicit funds with legitimate income, transferring funds through multiple accounts in different countries, or investing in assets like real estate or businesses. Money laundering is often used to finance criminal activities such as drug trafficking, terrorism, and corruption. It can also be used to evade taxes or hide assets from creditors.
Financial Crimes Enforcer
Money laundering is the process of disguising the origins of illegally obtained money. Money launderers use a variety of methods to conceal the source of their funds, including:
- Depositing money into multiple bank accounts
- Purchasing high-value assets, such as real estate or jewelry
- Transferring money through shell companies
- Using offshore bank accounts
Money laundering is a serious financial crime with far-reaching consequences. It can destabilize economies, undermine public trust in financial institutions, and finance terrorism and other criminal activities.
Law enforcement agencies around the world are working to combat money laundering. They use a variety of tools and techniques to investigate and prosecute money laundering cases, including:
- Financial intelligence units
- Anti-money laundering laws
- Asset forfeiture
- International cooperation
|Anti-Money Laundering Law
|Bank Secrecy Act
|Money Laundering Regulations
|Anti-Money Laundering Directive
The fight against money laundering is a complex and challenging one. However, law enforcement agencies are making progress in disrupting the activities of money launderers and seizing their illicit proceeds.
Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
A money laundering specialist is a professional who helps to prevent and detect money laundering, which is the process of concealing the origin of illegally obtained money.
Money laundering specialists work with banks, law enforcement agencies, and other organizations to develop and implement anti-money laundering policies and procedures.
Education and Training
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
- Certification from a recognized anti-money laundering organization, such as the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
- Experience in financial analysis or law enforcement
Skills and Responsibilities
Money laundering specialists need to have a strong understanding of anti-money laundering laws and regulations.
They also need to be able to identify and analyze suspicious transactions, and to develop and implement risk-based anti-money laundering programs.
Some of the specific responsibilities of a money laundering specialist may include:
- Developing and implementing anti-money laundering policies and procedures
- Monitoring transactions for suspicious activity
- Filing suspicious activity reports (SARs) with government agencies
- Working with law enforcement and other agencies to investigate money laundering cases
- Training employees on anti-money laundering policies and procedures
Table of Money Laundering Techniques
|Breaking down large sums of money into smaller amounts to avoid detection
|Depositing or withdrawing money in amounts just below the reporting threshold
|Using companies with no real business purpose to hide the origin of money
|Trade-based money laundering
|Using international trade to disguise the movement of money
|Using casinos to launder money through gambling transactions
Proceeds of Crime Investigator
A proceeds of crime investigator is a law enforcement officer who specializes in investigating and recovering the proceeds of crime. This can include money laundering, which is the process of concealing the origins of illegally obtained money.
Proceeds of crime investigators typically work with other law enforcement agencies, such as the police and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), to track down and seize the proceeds of crime. They may also work with banks and other financial institutions to identify and freeze suspicious transactions.
Responsibilities of a Proceeds of Crime Investigator
- Investigating money laundering and other financial crimes
- Tracking down and seizing the proceeds of crime
- Working with law enforcement agencies and financial institutions
- Preparing and presenting evidence in court
Qualifications for a Proceeds of Crime Investigator
- A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, accounting, or a related field
- Experience in law enforcement or financial investigations
- Knowledge of money laundering techniques and financial crime laws
- Strong analytical and investigative skills
Training for a Proceeds of Crime Investigator
- Proceeds of crime investigators typically receive training from their law enforcement agency or the FIU.
- This training may include courses on money laundering techniques, financial crime laws, and investigative techniques.
Career Outlook for a Proceeds of Crime Investigator
- The job outlook for proceeds of crime investigators is expected to be good in the coming years.
- This is due to the increasing focus on combating money laundering and other financial crimes.
Salary for a Proceeds of Crime Investigator
- The salary for a proceeds of crime investigator can vary depending on their experience, location, and employer.
- However, the average salary for a proceeds of crime investigator is around £40,000 per year.
|£25,000 – £35,000
|£35,000 – £45,000
|£45,000 – £55,000
|Detective Chief Inspector
|£55,000 – £65,000
Money Laundering and the Law
Money laundering is the process of concealing the origins of illegally obtained money by moving it through a series of transactions until it appears legitimate. This process can be used to hide the proceeds of crimes such as drug trafficking, terrorism, and corruption.
Money Services Business Monitor
Money Services Businesses (MSBs) are businesses that provide financial services such as money transfers, currency exchange, and check cashing. MSBs are required to register with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and to comply with anti-money laundering laws.
MSBs are a common target for money launderers because they can provide a way to move money quickly and easily. MSBs must be vigilant in their efforts to detect and prevent money laundering. They can do this by:
- Establishing and implementing a risk-based anti-money laundering program
- Training employees on how to identify and report suspicious transactions
- Filing suspicious activity reports (SARs) with FinCEN
MSBs that fail to comply with anti-money laundering laws can be subject to penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and loss of their license.
Consequences of Money Laundering
Money laundering is a serious crime that can have a number of negative consequences. These consequences include:
- Economic instability: Money laundering can disrupt the financial system and make it difficult for businesses to operate.
- Increased crime: Money laundering can provide funding for criminal activities, such as drug trafficking and terrorism.
- Corruption: Money laundering can corrupt public officials and make it difficult to enforce the law.
It is important to be aware of the risks of money laundering and to take steps to prevent it. By doing so, we can help to protect our financial system and our communities.
How to Report Money Laundering
If you suspect that someone is involved in money laundering, you can report it to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). FinCEN is a federal agency that investigates money laundering and other financial crimes.
You can file a SAR online or by mail. To file a SAR online, visit the FinCEN website. To file a SAR by mail, download the SAR form from the FinCEN website and mail it to the following address:
|P.O. Box 39
|Vienna, VA 22183
Thanks for hanging out while we dissected the slippery slope of money laundering! It’s like a game of word detective, uncovering the hidden meanings and the sneaky tricks these folks use. I hope you enjoyed the ride.
Keep an eye on this space for more intriguing reads. In the meantime, feel free to share your money laundering quandaries or any other topics that tickle your brain. Until next time, keep your wallets safe and your curiosity alive!

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Bajaj Auto has offered a temporary discount offer on the Chetak electric scooter in preparation for the holiday season. This offer, which is exclusive to Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, is for Rs 1.15 lakh. This deal is valid while supplies last.
Bajaj Chetak Specs:
The Chetak can charge from 0% to 100% in 5 hours and has a 2.9 kWh battery. With a top speed of 63 kmph, the Bajaj electric scooter has a range of 108 km. The Chetak can provide 3.8 kW of continuous power and 16 Nm of torque at its max power of 4.08 kW. Eco and Sport are the two ride modes that are offered.
According to some sources, Bajaj is also developing a low-cost electric scooter and may reintroduce the Sunny brand. The Sunny was first introduced as an inexpensive, two-stroke scooter in the 1990s. Although Bajaj hasn’t disclosed the details, the new, reasonably priced electric scooter will have a smaller battery than the Chetak. The new scooter’s release date is unknown, although it might take a few years before it is made available to the public.


Responsibility for Meeting Requirements
Each student must assume responsibility for compliance with the regulations of the college set forth in this catalog, for satisfying prerequisites for any course, and for selecting courses which will facilitate attainment of educational objectives.
The college does not assume responsibility for misinterpretation of policies and procedures as presented in this catalog. Counselors and advisors are available to assist in planning students' programs. Any questions or doubts concerning this catalog material should be referred to the Office of the Vice President, Student Services.
Petition for Exceptions
Petitions for exceptions to graduation requirements, substitutions, or waiver of requirements are filed with the Evaluations Office. All petitions are acted upon by the appropriate college committees/offices.
Statement of Open Courses
It is the policy of the San Diego Community College District that, unless specifically exempted by statute, every course, section, or class offered by the District and reported for state aid shall be fully open to enrollment and participation by any person who has been admitted to the college and who meets course prerequisites.
Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Student Code of Conduct (Policy 3100)
This policy specifies that students are subject to adhering to the policies and procedures of the San Diego Community College District, as well as all federal, state, and local laws. Students are subject to charges of misconduct concerning acts committed on District-owned or controlled property or the District-sponsored activities as specified in the policy.
You may view a full copy of the policy by accessing the following website:
Addressing matters of Student Conduct
Attached you will find a Brief Guide on Student Conduct for Faculty and Staff which is an excellent resource with suggestions of how to approach issues of conduct on our campus.
Faculty Reporting forms
Academic Adjustments for Students with Disabilities (Academic Accommodation)
(Board of Trustees Policy - BP 3105)
The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) is committed to all provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The fundamental principles of nondiscrimination and accommodation in academic programs provide that:
- No student with a qualified disability shall, on the basis of the disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefit of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any post-secondary education activity or program; and
- Reasonable adjustments to academic activities or requirements shall be made as are necessary to ensure that such requirements do not discriminate or have the effect of discrimination on a student with a qualified disability; and
- The institution shall create an educational environment where students with disabilities have equal access to instruction without compromising the essential components of the course, educational program or degree.
The intent of this policy is to insure compliance with state and federal laws. SDCCD Procedure 3105.1 is intended to provide consistent and fair review of all academic adjustments requests and dispute resolution.
Students with verified disabilities who may require academic adjustments or auxiliary aids are strongly recommended to contact the Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) Department, Room A- 115, and complete orientation procedures well before classes begin. Students are encouraged to identify themselves to the appropriate instructors to discuss the details and time lines necessary to provide appropriate accommodations. Students enrolled in Online courses are encouraged to contact the college DSPS to request academic accommodation. Questions regarding academic accommodations may be directed to the college 504 Officer.
Debt Owed to the College
California Education Code Section 72237 and Title 5 Section 54640 state that grades, transcripts, diplomas, and registration privileges, or any combination thereof, shall be withheld from any student or former student who has been provided with written notice that he or she has failed to pay a proper financial obligation. Any item(s) withheld shall be released when the student satisfactorily meets the financial obligation. A service fee may be charged for all delinquent loans; any service fee would be determined by the total cost required to collect the delinquent loans.
Auditing courses is not permitted under any circumstances. Students must be officially enrolled in all classes which they attend.
Exclusion from Classes
A student may be excluded from class or the college whenever the student:
- Exhibits behavior which interferes with the educational process. An instructor may remove a student from two class sessions for disruptive behavior. (Refer to Policy 3100: Student Rights, Responsibilities and Administrative Due Process); or
- Is found to have a communicable disease which requires isolation pursuant to a directive from the County Department of Public Health.
Minor Children on Campus
Minor children who are not enrolled are not permitted in any classroom at any time.
Minor children who are not enrolled are not to be left unattended at any time while on the campus.
Student Right to Know
In compliance with the Student-Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990, it is the policy of our college district to make available its completion and transfer rates for all certificate, degree and transfer seeking first-time, full-time students who began in Fall 2006. These rates do not represent the success rates of the entire student population at the college, nor do they account for student outcomes occurring after this three-year tracking period. The completion and transfer rates are listed below:
Completion Rates/Transfer-Out Rates
City 15.15% / 15.45%
Mesa 23.39% / 22.55%
Miramar 28.44% / 15.43%
The San Diego Community College District has a policy which prohibits discrimination in accordance with state and federal laws. Students wishing to file complaints based upon discrimination should contact the campus Site Compliance Officer (SCO), Edwin Hiel at (619) 388-3036. Appeals may be made to the District EEO Compliance Manager at the District Administrative Office, 3375 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108.
Students with disabilities who want to file a grievance under Section 504 of the 1973 Federal Rehabilitation Act should contact Disability Support Programs and Services in room A-115 or call 388-3513. Students who want to file a grievance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the campus Site Compliance Officer.
Free speech areas have been designated on the college campuses to maximize the opportunity for free discussion and expression, while minimizing the potential for disruption of classroom and college activities.
Information concerning free speech areas is available in the office of the Vice President of Student Services, or the Dean of Student Affairs office on campus.
The Gender Equity Coordinator facilitates the development or updating of the campus Gender Equity Plan in cooperation with committees that are responsible for equity concerns. The Gender Equity Coordinator can be reached at 619-388-3940 at San Diego City College, Building E, President’s Office.
Title IX. Prohibiting Sex Discrimination in Education
San Diego City College is committed to support all regulations under Title IX. “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
For further directions or inquiries, please contact the Title IX Coordinator, Mary Coleman 619-388-3940.
Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment
It is the policy of the San Diego Community College District to provide an educational environment that is free of sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct or communications that constitute sexual harassment as defined and prohibited by federal and state statutes. Anyone with questions about this policy or anyone who wishes to file a complaint should contact the Dean of Student Affairs, the College Affirmative Action Officer, or the District Affirmative Action Officer. The Vice President, Student Services is also available to provide assistance in matters of alleged sexual harassment. Procedures for filing a formal complaint of sexual harassment are described in District Procedure 4105.2. Copies of this procedure may be obtained from the Office of the Vice President, Student Services.
Drug and Alcohol Use
The San Diego Community College District is committed to providing a drug free environment. Any type of drug use, including alcohol, is dangerous and potentially life threatening. Drugs and alcohol adversely affect the body, mind and behavior. The effects vary from person to person and from usage to usage. Even low doses of drugs and alcohol can impair judgment and coordination. If you use drugs or alcohol, you risk overdose, accidents, dependence, ill health, as well as legal, financial and personal problems. The federal laws against drugs are divided into two categories: possession and distribution. The penalties are severe depending upon the type of drug, quantity of the drug, and any prior offenses. Possession will earn up to one year in prison and a $5,000 fine. Distribution will earn up to life in prison and an $8 million fine. State laws vary and may be more severe. District Policy 3100-Code of Conduct states that use, possession, or distribution of narcotics or other controlled substances is prohibited while on the college premises or at college sponsored events. A student may be suspended or expelled for violation of this policy. A complete list of legal sanctions is available in the Vice President, Student Services Office. The colleges provide information on drug and alcohol treatment and prevention through seminars, courses, and the Student Health Services. Contact Student Health Services or the Vice President, Student Services Office for additional information.
SAN DIEGO CITY COLLEGE IS A SMOKE FREE CAMPUS
For Smoking Cessation Program Referrals please visit City College Student Health Services: room A-116.
All campuses of the San Diego Community College District operate in compliance with Government Code 7597. For complete Smoking Policy, please reference SDCCD Procedure 0505.2. Additional information is available in the College Police Office on each campus.
- Smoking is not permitted in District facilities which are open to the public and used as: Classrooms, Meetings Rooms, Theatres, Restrooms, Libraries, Cafeterias, Bookstores, Service Lines, Elevators, and Faculty Offices.
- Littering Prohibited. San Diego Municipal Code 374.4(a) and 374.7(a).
- Smoking is not permitted in vehicles used for transportation of students.
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A rare recording of Sergei Rachmaninoff playing his composition – for his 150th birth anniversary
Player pianos preserved the performance of many prominent pianists of the turn of the 19th – 20th centuries, while the recording on phonograph was rater imperfect. After moving to the USA, Sergei Rachmaninoff was actively recording his performances on paper music rolls “Duo-Art” and “Ampico”. During the period from 1919 to the 1930, many performances of Rachmaninoff were recorded. Subsequently, they were re-recorded from the rolls to records.
For the 150th birth jubilee we prepared a rare recording of Sergei Rachmaninoff, playing the piano; it was recorded from Duo-Art paper music roll on the Reproducing grand piano "Steinway Duo-Art", USA (1926).
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Statement made by Tim Owen QC on behalf of Susan Alexander at the opening of the Azelle Rodney Inquiry
15 Sep 2016
Below is the statement made by Tim Owen QC on behalf of Susan Alexander at the opening of the Azelle Rodney Inquiry.
Susan Alexander – the client I represent together with Leslie Thomas and our solicitors, Hickman and Rose – has now been waiting 5 ½ years for a full, a complete, a no-holds barred explanation of why Azelle Rodney, the son she adored, was shot 6 times on 30 April 2005 by a police officer known only to her as E7.
Susan Alexander is not a fool and she is not afraid of the truth.
She knows a limited amount about the circumstances leading up to her son’s death. But she also knows that the most important facts – if facts they be – which are crucial to a full understanding of why Azelle was shot that day have been withheld from her.
And if the Home Secretary, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner and HM Revenue and Customs get their way before this inquiry, she is destined never to know and understand the crucial information which explains the actions of officer E7 that day.
As I’ve said, Susan Alexander is not a fool and she is sick and tired of being patronised, of being marginalised, of being treated as an irrelevant nuisance by what is to her a bewildering legal obstacle course with no apparent end.
She wants to know all the essential facts – good, bad, ugly and painful – and regardless of the light they may throw on Azelle’s actions that fateful day.
She simply wants to know in unsanitised, unedited form, why police officer E7 believed it was necessary to shoot her son 6 times at point blank range in a car on a busy London street.
Is there a parent in this room who does not understand that desperate desire?
Ms Alexander has asked me to express her gratitude for the open, transparent way that you, Mr Chairman, and your Inquiry team have dealt with her and her legal team since your official appointment in June.
She of course hopes that this transparency will remain a feature of the Inquiry while recognising that others are seeking to persuade you that the law demands that a cloak of secrecy must be maintained over vital information.
She appreciates that it has been necessary for the Inquiry team to spend the period since June to familiarise themselves with the paperwork and seek to arrange the opening of this Inquiry, with its immediate focus on the issue of the closed material – or secret evidence.
That of course is the issue which has held everything up since the CPS advised in July 2006 that there was insufficient evidence to justify criminal charges being brought against any of the police officers involved in the operation that resulted in Azelle Rodney’s death.
Over three years ago, in August 2007, Deputy Coroner Andrew Walker was told that he would not be able to see all the material in this case and that the family were also prevented from seeing it.
It is worth spelling out that Andrew Walker was told back then by those acting for the Commissioner (and who had of course seen the closed material) that the fact that the obligation to disclose all core documents could not be complied with and that witnesses could not be openly questioned about certain core documents meant that it was ‘plain and obvious’ that for an inquest to proceed would be ‘unfair’ and would fail to discharge the requirements of article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
The Commissioner invited Andrew Walker to so rule, and he did.
We suggest that nothing has changed since then to alter that assessment by the Commissioner.
Susan Alexander’s solicitors, Hickman and Rose, wrote to Mr Jack Straw in September 2007 threatening judicial review unless he agreed to take relevant steps to enable disclosure of the withheld material, so as to enable the inquest into Azelle’s death to be resumed in a manner which could comply with the requirements of article 2 ECHR and the Human Rights Act 1998.
Despite a letter in November 2007 from the Treasury Solicitor confirming that primary legislation was indeed required and stating that the necessary procedures for initiating legislative proposals were ‘being taken forward’ no significant legal change was achieved for reasons which are well known.
Instead, after two failed attempts to introduce ‘secret inquests’, the inquest has been jettisoned in favour of this Inquiry.
And so here we are today on 6 October 2010 with the Home Secretary urging upon you an inquiry which will maintain the secrecy of crucial information and with Susan Alexander effectively surplus to requirements.
I suspect that no one present here today would seek to excuse or justify the delay of over three years since the Coroner adjourned the inquest in August 2007.
Susan Alexander is baffled and frankly disgusted at the failure of Government ministers from the last or the present Government to express their personal regret to her that legal problems not of her making have first delayed and then sidelined the inquest into Azelle’s death.
On Susan Alexander’s behalf it is our submission to you Mr Chairman that if your inquiry is to retain any credibility and achieve its true legal purpose, it must be open and transparent to the family and the public. It must reveal the essential, the core facts of this incident so that Azelle’s death at the age of 24 is properly understood. Nothing less will do.
In pure legal terms, a life has been lost at the hands of agents of the state. No one disputes that this was a case of deliberate and lethal force. If there are good reasons for Azelle’s death that day let them be openly tested and examined by a process of inquiry which gives true respect to Susan Alexander and indeed to the police officers involved in this incident, especially officer E7.
At this stage, we say that this Inquiry has to explore a number of areas and provide as best as it can full answers to at least the following questions:
- What was to trigger the decision to make arrests on 30 April 2005?
- When were the conditions for arrest satisfied?
- How were the conditions for arrest satisfied?
- Was the operation planned and executed so as to minimise risk to life of all concerned?
- Could the suspects have been arrested earlier than the hard stop at 7.45pm on 30 April 2005?
- If not why not? If they could have been, why was this action not taken?
- Were tactics continuously reviewed so as to execute the operation with minimum risk to life?
- Was open fire necessary in the circumstances?
There can, we suggest, be no serious dispute but that these issues are of central importance to Susan Alexander’s understanding of the circumstances surrounding her son’s death.
All she wants is that your Inquiry should now proceed to give her the answers for which she has waited such a very long time. Alternatively, you should rule that the legal restrictions which apply to you under the Inquiries Act 2005 and possibly the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 make it impossible for you to conduct an Article 2 compliant inquiry.
NOTES FOR EDITORS
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