The city of Nova Gorica has been shaping its municipal strategy around the 3 main axes of the Regional Development Strategy of Northern Primorska, namely:
- Development priority 1: Increasing competitiveness, innovation and employment opportunities in the region;
- Development priority 2: Improving the quality of life
- Development priority 3: Sustainable environmental, spatial and infrastructural development of the region
Priority 3 in particular, given the centrality of Nova Gorica and its surrounding settlements in the region, states “a. rational and efficient spatial development (use of the internal potential of settlements, degraded urban areas, adaptation environmental restrictions, prudent handling of natural resources) and e. utilization of cultural diversity (heritage), biodiversity and protected areas as development potential” These objectives were incorporated in the concept of the NBS pArk and Healthy Corridor. Concerning the Spatial Plan, named OPPN, on the selected area, the destination of use, as said, is University Campus, with an approved volumetric building concept dating back to 2010. Such last destination, although favourable to the University of Nova Gorica, has been reverted by the URBiNAT approach and the participatory work.
Additional inputs came along the co-diagnostic phase by the selection of Nova Gorica (jointly with Gorizia) as EU Culture Capital 2025, in particular referring to the GoGreen Axe that had stressed on the importance to have a more respectful approach to ecosystems and environmental assets. The application of such principle could be seens naturally done in the Koren area given its proximity to the Epicenters of the CC2025, GoBorderless2025, namely the Transalpina Railway Station and the X-Center, the letter being also URBiNAT Living Lab.
The co-creation of the healthy corridor concept was organised to be aligned as much as possible to the methodology defined by URBiNAT (as per figure below). The adaptation to the local context and the timing of the URBINAT implementation period depended both on the Pandemics, that de facto impeded collaborative face-to-face works for a long period, especially delaying the initial phases of Living Lab establishment due to the missing of personal contacts opportunities, and on the awarding of Nova Gorica of the title of EU Culture Capital 2025 in its candidature with the Italian Gorizia. In addition we should enlist the political elections that happened in November-December 2022, that put the project proposals made with citizens in the “waiting list of things to be seen by the new/confirmed mayor. All these factors accelerated the ferment for projects, sometimes generating problems in coordination and integration considering not only the will to make improvements in the Slovenian urban area, but also in the Italian part, determining frequent issues of coordination and integration. The integration of 2 national approaches was ideally designed in URBINAT since its conception, but the overlapping of events, political changes and new international scenario redesigned the initial extension across the border.
The main steps of co-creation in co-design were taken in the Spring-Summer 2022, by presenting results of co-diagnostics in May-June 2022, grasping feed-backs from implemented works in the area (Bike Lane 2021) e carrying our workshops and bilateral meetings from 06.2022 to 02.2023 (and ongoing). We report the URBINAT process as a reference for what was possible and needed by the followers as Nova Gorica.
Since the initial stages of the URBiNAT project design with the inclusion of Nova Gorica the local members were imagining the creation of something that could inspire both cities across the border on how to become more resilient and doing so by enabling citizens. Working for the connection of existing historical assets and social potentials, the co-design process had confirmed the need to establish a referential approach with an increasing set of sustainable innovations, insisting on the idea that green asks for more green. In this perspective, the openness of the co-design process in Nova Gorica did not only refer to the governance process, but also the capability to include as many ideas as possible that could be seen as circular, green and socially beneficial. The participation by citizens and stakeholders, including the local task force, was meant to collect NBS proposals, either from the URBiNAT catalogue or from other sources (personal experiences, inventions, successful stories, etc.) and concentrate them in the space to generate an uniquum. The decision taken in this case was to condense ideas in a very ambitious plan, also grasping the opportunity from the Culture Capital Awarding, that was both matching the URBINAT vision through its GoGreen Axe, and generating opportunities in terms of cultural change and financial support (beyond the common idea to work in a crossborder perspective). The design of the healthy corridor and the development of a very detailed spatial and economic concept for the HC core area, named NBS Koren Park, was made by integrating, concretizing and endorsing all actors positions about improving by being resilient and sustainable. The final design was made by the University of Nova Gorica members, in particular by prof. Dobricic, was approved by citizens and politicians from both cities because of its congruence with all inputs during the co-diagnostics and co-design phase, as well as for its ambition to concentrate solutions and be open to even more additions in the future. To confirm this trend, we should say that University of NOva Gorica has made a proposal for a change of an area, the Koren valley, that was officially destined by the existing plan to be developed into its Campus.
The Nova Gorica Healthy Corridor and connected set of NBS, does develop along the Koren stream, close to the Nova Gorica city center, but includes extensions across the border by connecting important cultural and natural assets of the two cities. The area is in need, as highlighted by the experts of the task force and the stakeholders and citizens who were part of the co-diagnostic and co-design phase, of a transformation to make it more attractive as a place to stay, without being a simple area to cross. At this moment the area is neither wild enough for animals to be safe, nor equipped enough to let citizens enjoy and use, given the lack of services and facilities. In addition, the area includes important historic and cultural assets that are valued by the population, without enabling their connection and proper constant recreation.
The proposal resulting from the URBiNAT local efforts, by envisaging a connectivity of the historical and cultural assets, aims at creating a NBS park capable of offering many more leisure, relax and sports services and facilities to citizens, but at the same time enhancing considerably the biodiversity to offer a more comfortable and rich environment for autochthonous flora and fauna species.
Co-Selection of NBS and Co-Creation of the Healthy Corridor
The process of Co-creation of the healthy corridor in Nova Gorica, which is still in place due to the official procedure to let the plan be approved officially and integrated in the strategic development of the city, was based on the five steps of the co-creation process as defined by URBiNAT, namely Communication, Information, Consultation, Participation, Co-Building. In the cas of Nova Gorica the Local Diagnostics, especially in its second stage, should be considered as a preliminary important step towards planning, given that in most consultations citizens and stakeholders attempted designing the future. In particular, by means of the methods suggested and elaborated by the project with an intense use of the Walkthroughs and the Photovoices both in the diagnostics and in the Design phase, the final outputs have been constant collaboration of Researchers and experts, municipal clerks and politicians, citizens and local institutions representatives that equally committed to make a change. Such a change was now merely in the quality of the selected area in terms of leisure, health and ecosystem, but also in the overall mentality of population oriented to car mobility and urban cement. During the co-design process, which was in this case also a co-creation set of moments, the main activities were oriented to children, by working on-site on specific concrete testing initiatives (as the Mobilet, the bike rides, the crossborder Theatre, etc.) and in room, through workshops with pupils at schools and students in the student house.
The results showed total attention to the green environment and interest to any form of resilience and sustainability, with the aim to offer a healthy space to citizens, as well as inspire them on innovative sustainable solutions for the future.


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One of Freiburg’s central attractions is the city cathedral, or Münster, which was constructed between the 13th and 16th centuries. Unlike most cathedrals in Germany, this one is built in the Gothic style and was partially funded directly by townspeople.
The Carnival Museum and the old town hall (dating back to the mid-1500s) can both be found on Via Turmstrasse. There are also a large number of other old buildings in the area such as the historic Merchants’ Hall, a Franciscan monastery (in the Via Turmstrasse as well), and a Gothic mansion known as the House of the Whale ( Haus zum Walfisch).
Find the city’s Museum of Early and Pre-History at the Colombi Palace in Colombi Park, which was built in the late 1800s in an English neo-Gothic style for a countess. The archaeological collection is just as impressive as the building’s architecture.
Keep an eye on the city’s unusual gutter system, Bächle, which provides water from the Dreisam. These were not used for sewage but rather for watering livestock and fighting fires. There is a local saying that if you step in one of these gutters, you will marry a Freiburger.Also consider a visit to Vauban, a small neighborhood built on the remnants of a post-World War II French army base. This neighborhood has been touted as a “sustainable model district” due to its extensive use of solar power in homes.

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The world of NFTs has been exploding in recent years, with the value of these unique digital assets reaching astronomical levels. The price of NFTs, however, is not solely determined by their inherent worth but also by how they are promoted. In fact, the connection between the price of NFTs and their promotion is closely intertwined, and it is essential for artists and creators to carefully consider how they market their NFTs.
One of the primary factors that determine the price of an NFT is its popularity, and this popularity is heavily influenced by the promotion of the NFT. The more people that know about an NFT, the more likely it is to be sold for a high price. This is why many artists and celebrities promote their NFTs on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram, where they can reach a vast audience.
Tom Brady is one celebrity who has successfully promoted his NFTs on social media. The NFL quarterback launched his first NFT collection in April 2021, and it sold out in a matter of minutes. Brady’s NFTs were promoted heavily on social media, with the quarterback himself tweeting about the collection and sharing links to where fans could purchase them.
Another celebrity who has been successful in promoting their NFTs is Paris Hilton. The hotel heiress launched her own NFT collection in August 2021, featuring digital artwork and music inspired by her life and experiences. Hilton promoted her NFTs heavily on her social media accounts, sharing photos and videos of the collection and encouraging her followers to purchase them.
Musician Grimes is another celebrity who has embraced NFTs and used social media to promote them. The Canadian artist launched an NFT collection in February 2021, featuring digital art and short music clips. Grimes promoted her NFTs heavily on her social media accounts, sharing links to where fans could purchase them and even hosting a live stream where she discussed the collection in-depth.
In conclusion, the price of NFTs is heavily influenced by how they are promoted, and social media has become a powerful tool for artists and celebrities to reach a wider audience. Tom Brady, Paris Hilton, and Grimes are just a few examples of celebrities who have successfully promoted their NFTs on social media. As the world of NFTs continues to grow and evolve, it is likely that social media promotion will play an even more significant role in determining the value of these unique digital assets.
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Blake tells us today about how, after having portions of the rental regulation ordinances ruled unconstitutional and others preempted by state law, it appears that the sky has not fallen and our neighborhoods have not burnt to the ground. Despite appearances to the contrary, it actually seems that, for the most part, students (even more than 2 unrelated ones) can live in relative harmony with family homeowners in our subdivisions and neighborhoods. This is not really news to your AthPo editors, both of which have lived on each side of that white picket fence.
This startling revelation leads me to ask the question: was there ever really a problem? Don't get me wrong, I can be as ornery as the next person when a neighbor's house looks like a travelling carnival gone horribly wrong. And I certainly have no problem believing that students have been the culprits in some of these scenarios. But was the problem beyond the enforcement reach of existing ordinances? If so, why aren't the Cedar Creek sticks-in-the-mud screaming their heads off now? It is because they're too busy opposing LPDS? Or have students suddenly gotten the message and straightened up their act? Is it because UGA is no longer a top 10 party school, and students are actually studying now (my anecdotal evidence would certainly not support this theory)?
Fact is, other than a few bad apples, there never really was a problem to be solved. It was a made up issue to score political points at the expense of students. And why not? They're politically expendable.
Andy was right the other night when he called the Commission out on this. But what's the solution? The practical truth is that each individual student is only here for a short time (an even shorter time now that people are actually graduating in 4 years), and it is difficult for them to form their local political roots in that time. As a result, the students as a political body rarely demand that their voice be heard, and those in power don't strain themselves to listen.
Any thoughts on changing this, or on whether it needs to be changed?


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The Indianapolis 500: Inside The Greatest Spectacle In Racing
Known as the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing," the Indy 500 humbly began in 1911. Labeled as the first speedway, this two-and-a-half-mile oval is now home to many of today's top races, including the Brickyard 400, the Verizon IndyCar Series, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, the SportsCar Vintage Racing Association, the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, and its most famous race, the Indianapolis 500. In The Indianapolis 500: Inside the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, speedway tour guide and racing afficionado James Craig Reinhardt shares what makes the legendary racetrack special. He reveals the speedway's unbelievable history, fast-flying action, notorious moments, and its secrets, including facts about the beginning of the brickyard, why the drivers kiss the finish line, how milk became the drink of choice, and much more. The perfect gift for the veteran or rookie, The Indianapolis 500 is a must-have for all race fans.
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Quote: If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there
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Here is a snap of a village street in Switzerland by Vikas. I was guilty of having this snap with me for ages bcoz my blog went into hibernation. So finally I am resurrecting his beautiful photograph for the series.


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However, there are still restrictions in some states about the type of sexual activity that is permissible, such as oral sex and sodomy, as well as restrictions on relationships involving a minor and a person of authority, including teachers, coaches, or tutors.
All states have special provisions if any physical force was used or serious physical injury resulted.
Although there is no public talk of prosecution, and much of the case would depend on where and when the sexual activity took place, onlookers have questioned whether Spears’ boyfriend could be charged with statutory rape, even though the two were in a long-term, consensual relationship.
Parents, particularly those with teenage daughters, certainly have cause for concern.
The statutory rape laws vary greatly from state to state, with more than half of the states setting the legal age of consent at 16 (other states range from 14 to 18).

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- The appointment of Dr. Tordjman was granted by French Ministers, Agnès Pannier-Runacher and Franck Riester
Paris, France, 28 July 2021 – Jeito Capital (“Jeito”), a rapidly emerging independent Private Equity firm dedicated to biotech and biopharma, today welcomes the appointment of Dr. Rafaèle Tordjman, Founder and CEO of Jeito, by Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate for Industry and Franck Riester, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness to promote the French biotech ecosystem among leading international players.
With this appointment made today, Dr. Tordjman will promote globally the opportunities offered by the French biotech ecosystem to talented and experienced individuals, which are currently based abroad. With her expertise in the field of medical-pharmaceuticals and her deep knowledge and experience in financing startups, she will help advise the French Government in how to attract global talent and entrepreneurs to the French ecosystem.
Franck Riester, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, said: “We are fortunate to have one of the most dynamic tech ecosystems in the world in France, particularly in the medtech and biotech sectors, where our startups shine with their capacity for innovation. We have been able to meet the challenge of financing. To assert themselves in a globally competitive environment, our future champions only need one thing: to attract the best talent!”
Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate for Industry, added: “The COVID-19 crisis has provided insight into the importance of innovative healthcare companies. Progress in biotechnology calls for action because tomorrow’s healthcare is being built today. France wants to facilitate all entrepreneurial initiatives that can contribute to this. Dr. Rafaèle Tordjman is leading a mission to attract the best talent, raise awareness of our ecosystem and identify the strengths that will make France more attractive to the biotechnology industry. This mission follows the decisions of the President of the Republic following the Strategic Council on Health Industries (CSIS), for which he announced a €7 billion plan. Our objective is simple: to make France a leading nation in healthcare innovation by 2030.”
Dr. Rafaèle Tordjman, Founder and CEO of Jeito Capital, commented: “I am extremely honored to be entrusted to lead this mission and to promote raising awareness of the excellence of the French biotech ecosystem and healthcare innovation. Attracting talent across all sectors, from research to investment, is essential to promote entrepreneurship in the French healthcare sector, support and aid the development of our start-ups to become international leaders and further accelerate investment in this key sector.“
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Jeito Capital is a global leading investment company with a patient benefit driven approach that finances and accelerates ground-breaking medical innovation. Jeito empowers and supports entrepreneurs through its expert, integrated, multi-talented team and through the investment of significant capital to ensure the growth of companies, building market leaders in their respective therapeutic areas with accelerated patients’ access in Europe & the United States. Jeito Capital is based in Paris with a presence in Europe and the United States. For more information, please follow @Jeito_life on Twitter or LinkedIn.


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KIEV, July 22. /TASS/. Famous actors Gerard Depardieu and Steven Seagul and singer and composer Goran Bregovic have been put on Ukraine’s list of personae non gratae, a source in the Ukrainian government told TASS on Wednesday.
"Apart from Depardieu, several other famous people are on the list, in particular Goran Bregovic and Steven Seagal. We handed the list to Ukraine’s Security Service for investigation," the source said.
Ukraine’s Culture Ministry said earlier today that it handed the list of personae non gratae includes 500 people from different countries that speak against Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
Ouest-France magazine reported earlier that French actor Gerard Depardieu, who obtained Russian citizenship in 2013, was included in Ukraine’s "personae non gratae" list because "Ukraine’s Culture Ministry considers him to be a threat to national security."
On July 8, several media reported that Ukraine’s Culture Ministry made a list of Russian entertainers allegedly threatening the country’s national security. Ukrainian deputy culture minister Yury Zubko said that the list included 117 people. "Ukraine’s State Security Service is investigating and will submit appropriate materials to the court, whose final decision is required to include a person in the list," Zubko noted adding that "the list will be published on the official website by August 3."


Over the past decades, China has achieved a great economic might, which is evident in its arguably unbeatable manufacturing capacity. Thus, resulting in a supply of a huge chunk of products from kitchen appliances to electronics at prices that are hard to beat.
China is home to a large number of skilled and unskilled labor, which is probably one of many reasons most companies like Apple have some of the manufacturing processes done in the country.
Most people are often wary of China products due to their cheap price point and suspect they cut corners to achieve such low-priced goods. So, if you’re looking to purchase the best cell phones not made in china, then you’ve come to the right place.
Turns out, we are also big fans of smartphones made in the United States, Taiwan, Europe, and Korea that offer great value for the money.
Top 6 Best Cell Phones Not Made in China
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (Made in South Korea)
The Note series is Samsung’s premium, flagship lineup. However, the South Korean brand offers a mid-range option to ensure people don’t miss out because of the hefty price tag. The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite includes an S-Pen equipped with Bluetooth connectivity to control music, take notes, camera, and much more.
In our opinion, the S-Pen stylus makes this mid flagship range smartphone incredibly versatile and improves users’ overall experience. This cell phone runs on a Samsung Exynos 9810, a 10nm octa-core chipset used to power the Note 9 and Galaxy S9 series from the brand.
This device is available in two RAM options – 6GB or 8GB while sharing a 128GB internal storage. Like most latest smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has a triple rear camera setup: a wide-angle lens, a telephoto lens, and a 12MP primary wide-angle lens.
On the 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a FullHD+ resolution is a 32MP camera for taking beautiful selfies. Even better, this Lite version has enough juice to last you almost all day, thanks to its huge 4,500 mAh battery.
- Come with the unique S Pen
- Stable gaming experience
- Incredible camera performance
- Long-lasting battery
- Not water resistant
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (Made in South Korea)
Like the Galaxy S10 Lite, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is another S Pen-toting phone but offers a better overall user experience. This device does not come with game-changing features as we’d have hoped, but it’s still a decent addition to the flagship series.
So, if you want to own a high-end smartphone with a stylus and still save a bit of money, this device might just be what you’re looking for. It comes with edge-to-edge technology and a small cut-out that houses the front-facing camera.
With the Infinity-O, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has a larger display and features a couple of upgrades than the standard version. This device comes in two versions based on geographical regions. People in the United States get a device powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, while everyone else enjoys the latest Exynos 9825 chipset.
Sadly, this unit runs on a 3,500mAh battery instead of the 4,500mAh seen on the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite. Nonetheless, it should be enough to last a whole day without heavy usage.
- Easier to hold compared to the older version
- Beautiful design
- Impressive video recording
- Poor battery life
LG V35 ThinQ (Made in South Korea)
The V35 ThinQ is the third variant of the standard model, V30, launched in 2017. This device has earned its spot among the top high-end phones and in competition with premium smartphones such as the Pixel 2 Xl and the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus.
Unlike its predecessors, this improved model features more RAM, a faster Qualcomm processor, and a better front-facing camera. If you love LG gadgets, then the LG V35 ThinQ is a decent choice, especially over the standard version.
To begin with, this device comes with the latest Qualcomm, Snapdragon 845, which is the same processor most topline smartphones are equipped with. Also, the V35 sports 6GB RAM for smooth performance, unlike the 4GB RAM we’ve seen on other LG flagship products.
Further, it is water-resistant rated IP68 and has a MicroSD slot. On the downside, this product offers 64GB of internal storage, which is small since the system takes out 13GB, which is small storage space considering its price point.
- Superfast performance
- Long-lasting battery
- Small storage space
Sony Xperia XZ3 (Made in Japan)
Sony has not disappointed us with the Xperia XZ3. This device features a revolutionary design with a stunning display and packs lots of topline features. This smartphone is about 2mm slimmer than the older version, which makes holding this cellphone a delight and doesn’t feel overly thin.
This gadget comes with a glossy and glass finish. Hence, leaning more towards the slippery side, which is a sacrifice for its amazing finishes. The Xperia XZ3 runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and comes with 4 GB RAM, which we’d have loved to see the manufacturer offers a variant with higher RAM. Nonetheless, this beast performs like one.
More so, it offers a 64GB storage space and microSD card slot for expandable storage. Like most Sony devices, this device features a 3330mAh battery, which means you’d probably have to charge the device during the day. On top of that, it sports Qi wireless charging for a better overall user experience.
- Elegant design
- Fantastic OLED display
- Excellent software experience
- The camera performance isn’t impressive.
Sony Xperia 1 (Made in Japan)
While the Sony Xperia 1 is an improved version of this brand’s recent gadget, it has a couple of annoyances and missteps. But if you are into movies and filmmaking, this device might just be what you need.
This model comes with a better camera array, improved chipset, and updated software loadout. These features project the Sony Xperia 1 as a premium alternative to the other versions from this brand.
- 21:9 aspect ratio
- Brilliant chipset and improved performance
- A go-to for filmmakers
- Battery life is a mediocre
- Unreliable fingerprint sensor
ASUS ZenFone 5Z (Made in Taiwan)
If you are looking to purchase the best cell phones not made in China that offer great value for the money, then the ASUS ZenFone 5Z is hard to ignore. The back and front feature glass panels with an aluminum frame to hold them together. With such a unique design, this device feels premium and almost impossible for you not to notice.
When it comes to hardware, the ASUS ZenFone 5Z isn’t lagging at all. This beast is equipped with a 6GB RAM and Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Chipset for a smooth performance. It also offers a 64GB storage space that should be plenty enough for storing photos, music, and apps. But if you need more storage space, you can always use the MicroSD slot to expand up to 2 TB.
- Excellent display
- Fluid performance
- Outstanding camera
- On the slippery side
Most smartphones and cell phones are manufactured in China. However, a couple of phone brands, such as ASUS, LG, Sony, and Samsung, site their manufacturing facilities elsewhere. Recently, a china-based company, ODMs, handles about 30% of LG and Samsung’s phone production.
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For most injured employees, the calculation of the workers’ compensation wage replacement benefits is straightforward: They will receive two-thirds of the average of their earnings over the 26 weeks prior to injury.
If you are an employer who provides some form of nonmonetary compensation as part of a remuneration package, however, the calculation can become much more complicated. Vehicles, ski passes, cellphone service, cows, and food and lodging, to name a few, can all factor into the calculation of what your carrier pays out in weekly wage replacement benefits.
Most recently, the commissioner of the Department of Labor ruled in Haller v. Champlain College that tuition-free college credits Champlain College offers to all full-time employees should also be included in the calculation as a form of nonmonetary compensation. Champlain appealed that decision to the Vermont Supreme Court, which heard oral arguments in February. The parties are waiting on a decision.
The basis for Haller’s argument that the college credits should be included is the statutory definition of “wages,” 21 V.S.A. §601 (13), as including:
“… bonuses and the market value of board, lodging, fuel and other advantages which can be estimated in money and which the employee receives from the employer as part of his or her remuneration …”
The workers’ compensation rules that further interpret the statute offer some additional detail: under Rule 8.1130, wages shall also include
“(t)he fair market value of any room, board, food, electricity, telephone, uniforms or similar benefits provided the injured worker …”
There is some additional nuance to the calculation. If the injured worker continues to receive the nonmonetary compensation during their period of disability, then the value of those benefits is not included for temporary disability, only permanent disability benefits.
Where disputes tend to arise between the insurance carrier and injured worker is in arguing what is meant in the statute and rules by “other advantages” or “similar advantages.” The most significant decision addressing this question is the Vermont Supreme Court’s 2013 decision, Lydy v. Trustaff, which upheld the commissioner’s ruling that employer-paid health insurance premiums are not “wages” as defined under the Workers’ Compensation Act and therefore could not be included when calculating an injured worker’s average weekly wage. In its decision, the court found that the phrase “other advantages” was capable of more than one reasonable interpretation that could cover countless other costs paid by the employer, including payments to third parties for the benefits of the employee, such as health insurance or life insurance premiums, pension packages or 401(k) contributions, social security contributions and other “fringe benefits.” Due to this uncertainty, the court attempted to look at the intent of the Legislature in drafting the definition. The court highlighted the fact that the Legislature has never revised the definition to include employer-paid health insurance after it developed into a customary employee benefit and interpreted that it therefore was not intended to be included in the calculation.
In holding that tuition-free college credits should be included in wage calculation, the commissioner in that case applied a three-part test to its analysis of whether the college credits fall under “other advantages”: whether it was a significant part of the employee’s compensation; whether the employee derives true value from the offered benefit or does it mean little to the employee except as an enhancement of weekly benefits; and whether the benefit is reasonably capable of a monetary valuation. The commissioner found in the affirmative on all three parts of the test.
Whether the Vermont Supreme Court will agree with the commissioner is unclear, but we should know soon whether college tuition or credits will become a regular feature of workers’ compensation benefit calculations. If they do, employers should once again expect their costs of doing business to rise. For an employer like Champlain College, the implications could mean reviewing whether it is practicable to continue to extend tuition-free courses to employees.
Glenn S. Morgan is an attorney with Ryan Smith & Carbine in Rutland, where he is the supervising partner of the firm’s workers’ compensation group. Associate attorney Stephanie P. Romeo contributed to this column.

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Fruits and vegetables for a healthier lifestyle
The fruit and vegetable company of Bellaera Marcello is collaborating to expand its business abroad with Macrigi Marketplace. It is a manufacturer specialized in the sale of Sicilian fruit and vegetables that it has been selling since 1980. High quality products grown in greenhouses, in an organic way, respecting the product and nature.
«We are located in the southernmost area of Sicily, an area with a very high agricultural vocation, more precisely in Modica. Thanks to our associations with many sector operators and producers in the surrounding areas, we work constantly to satisfy any customer request. »
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Everything is grown organically, because we put the customer’s health first.
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Macrigi is able to supply the B2B and B2C markets. We are able to satisfy any category that has to do with catering or large-scale distribution. Since, at the moment we have probably the best fruit and vegetables in circulation in Italy, our interest is to get closer to the most important British markets, such as New Covent Garden or Borough Market, both located in London, to add an extra touch of Italian quality and obviously start an international business with fruit and vegetable market dealers all over the world to make these products the protangonists.
Fruits and vegetables are not all the same, often it depends on where the product is grown, with what methods it has been treated and when it was harvested. It is well known that Sicily offers the best citrus fruits in the world due to the climatic conditions in the Mediterranean area, but the vegetables that are born in this wonderful island should not be underestimated.
We are equipped with processing lines in which to deliver the product based on requests, from the dimensions to the type of packaging required.
The prices also change weekly and customers will always be updated.
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Gravitate In My Love - Poem by Mark Heathcote
Gravitate that love like a hole-in-one golf ball
Bring it down on target from heaven! Above!
Gravitate that love like a hooped basket
I’ll be waiting for you!
Oh gravitate that love a phoenix bird
Draw your heavenly flames around me
My hearts a shuttle on re-entry
And I’ll be waiting here for you!
Oh my hearts a star ship spinning off the ground
And now you’ve kissed me
I have the spirit of the super bowls
Winning ticket in my soul
Oh gravitate that love like an oil well
Shake this earth put all those other rabbits
On the run!
Because honey I feel naughty I feel bad
I feel like a spitfire on your launch-pad
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Pizza place with beers on tap. 7000 for large pizza with 4 toppings, 4000 for med/small pizza. 3000 for tap (chop) beers. They also have tacos for 3000. Salads are 5000, Cesar or smoked salmon.
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Loved the smoked salmon salad here. Pizza is fine. Didnt try the beers but I heared its good. @cash [email protected] good wifi connection.Report Check-In
Beer on tap!!! Friendly staff. 3000 for a tap beer, a bit pricy, but worth it!Report Check-In
Nice restaurant/pub directly beside the Erratic Rock hostel. Vegetarian and vegan meals available.Report Check-In
The 3 o'clock info session is now at the rental store Erratic Rock two blocks south of this place.
The restaurant Base camp is really good. Friendly staff. 7000 pesos the pizza (1 or 2 people depending how hungry you are).
They also sell beers, tacos etc.
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Great 3pm info session on Torres del Paine, definitely take the time to go before you enter the park. Tea and coffee are available for a donation and if you stick around the bar opens at 6pm, and the tacos (which can be made without the tortilla (al plato) for those of us that are glutarded) and pizza are awesome!Report Check-In
Incredibly useful info, super-friendly people. Do not attempt to do the W- or O-trek without it.
We rented equipment here, then brought it back early because we changed our mind. They only charged us for the days we USED the equipment, not including the days we collected and returned the equipment.Report Check-In
Really nice pub full of young folks. Good and cheap beer, good pizza. Nice atmosphere! Must go!Report Check-In
Nice pub, great daily info session at 3pm about W trek. We rented our tent here. Good pizzas, nice atmosphere. Free wifi.Report Check-In

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I loved the colors at Colour Q #192 this week but was coming up with a blank. I finally played around this evening and came up with this simple card- just some layering behind a great stamp from the SU Flowering Flourishes set. Notice that I did put in that little splash of gray- in the brads and some eyelets- you can’t see in the photo but a the Certainly Celery peeks through the eyelets. It’s funny how the SU Soft Sky reminds me of Pool Party until they are side by side and then they are definitely different blues!
STAMPS: SU Flowering Flourishes
INK: SU Island Indigo
PAPER: SU Island Indigo, SU Certainly Celery, SU Soft Sky, SU Whisper White
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I had the most wonderful time visiting my SU upline, Linda Heller in Maitland, Florida last evening. Her home and studio are amazing and inspiring! We made three cards, and here is one of her designs…
This is a got-to-see-in-person card. Notice the shiny appearance…faux tile technique…so cool!!! I can’t wait to share this technique at one of my Stamp Camps!
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INK: SU Crumb Cake, SU Early Espresso
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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker vetoed a legislative pay increase bill on Friday. The bill would have raised the salaries of public officials across the state, according to a press release from the governor’s office.
Baker said in the release that the bill, “An Act Further Regulating the Compensation of Certain Public Officials,” is “fiscally irresponsible, would eliminate voter-approved term limits for constitutional officers, and was enacted after limited debate with without a reasonable opportunity for public comment.”
“This bill is the result of a hasty process that included little substantive debate or time for public comment,” Baker said in the release. “Perhaps as a consequence of this rushed process, there has been little or no debate or public comment on the fact that this bill repeals the term limits for constitutional office holders that the voters approved at the statewide election in 1994.”
Baker said the bill will also increase legislator’s salaries over the years, at such a rate that “exceeds any reasonable expectations for revenue growth.”
Members of the Massachusetts Senate and House cast their votes last week, passing the bill before Baker announced his veto. If Baker’s veto is not sustained with enough votes in either chamber, the bill will be enacted this month, according to the release.
Citizens for Limited Taxation, an anti-tax nonprofit organization, is one of the groups at the forefront fighting against this bill.
Chip Faulkner, a spokesperson for CLT, said the politicians wrote this bill and pushed for it to pass quickly not only for their pay to increase sooner, but because the general public is distracted now.
“The timing of this, right after the holidays, right around the time of the inauguration of a new president, and also the Super Bowl coming up, all these things came together to draw people’s attention away from what they were doing,” said Faulkner. “They were trying to sneak this under the radar.”
Faulkner said CLT is happy with Baker’s decision, as it aligns with what they’ve been fighting for, and hopes his veto is sustained.
“It’s obvious he made the right decision with vetoing it because what they did was outrageous,” said Faulkner. “The salary increases and the timing were a mockery of the legislative process. We were very happy that he vetoed it and we hope the veto is sustained.”
Faulkner pointed out that the current amount of votes against the bill are not enough to sustain Baker’s veto. Getting those votes, he said, will be a challenge.
“At this point, all he can really do as governor is to veto it and see what happens,” Faulkner said. “[Sustaining the veto] would be very difficult to do and at this point, we’re hoping this can happen, but we’ll wait and see. It might be a few days before they act on this.”
Several Boston residents were surprised by Baker’s decision.
Andrew Martin, 31, of East Boston, said Baker’s veto is a sufficient step in saving taxpayer money, although it seemed uncharacteristic of Baker.
“He’s a very wealthy man, he comes down on the side of business, on the side of management, and that’s not my side,” Martin said. “He’s in support of huge corporations and rich people and entrepreneurs.”
Matthew Pollock, 28, of East Boston, said Baker’s decision made him more likable.
“I think he’s probably the least terrible Republican I’ve ever heard of,” Pollock said.
Neil Fiedler, 32, of Jamaica Plain, said the veto was an unnecessary decision.
“We want to retain smart, intellectual people to work in our public governments, and if they’re going to be making that [their pay] plus two in the private sector, that just might be the cost of doing business,” Fiedler said.

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Alex Pettyfer, whose credits include “I Am Number Four” and “Magic Mike,” is attached to lead director Ricardo de Montreuil’s psychological horror feature “The Lost Ones.”
The Exchange is handling the movie’s worldwide sales rights, and will be introducing the title to buyers at the virtual European Film Market, which runs until Friday.
The film is the story of a young family on the run from unseen spirits haunting their daughter. They move to a secluded house to keep her safe from unwanted scrutiny, but when her “visions” attract the attention of a disturbed neighbor, the family is forced into a struggle for survival with both the living and the dead.
“The Lost Ones,” currently in pre-production and scheduled to be filmed in Ireland in May, is an original screenplay by Miles Kelly and Brandon Robinson, to be directed by De Montreuil (“Lowriders”), and produced by Mini Mach Media’s Emerson Machtus (“The Little Hours”) and Fernando Ferro (“Birthday Cake”) with Dark Dreams Entertainment’s Pettyfer and James Ireland.
“We are very excited to announce Alex as one of the leads of ‘The Lost Ones.’ His talent will give this strong project additional value to our buyers,” Brian O’Shea, The Exchange CEO, said.
The Exchange’s EFM lineup includes Sundance 2021 documentary “Street Gang,” Alan Ball’s “Our Last Summer,” Victoria Justice’s “Trust,” Liev Schreiber’s “Across the River and Into the Trees,” Noomi Rapace’s “The Thicket,” Trace Lysette’s “Monica,” Zoe Saldana’s “Keyhole Garden,” Ruby Rose’s “The Legitimate Wise Guy,” Oscar best documentary shortlisted “Welcome to Chechnya,” completed genre feature “Stoker Hills” and Steve Zahn’s “Gringa.”
Pettyfer is represented by JMI Enterprises, ICM Partners, Independent Group and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush, Kaller & Gellman, de Montreuil by Inclusion, A3 Artists Agency, and Myman Greenspan Fox Rosenberg Mobasser Younger & Light.


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Rihanna doesn’t care what you think … on 4/20 or any other day.
That much has been made abundantly clear, but nevertheless, fans were surprised to see her upload Instagram photos that feature her sitting on top of a bald bodyguard’s head, rolling what appears to be a cigar leaf full of marijuana.
Good times at Coachella, apparently:
Risque Instagram pics are nothing new for her (see Rihanna topless self portraits from her Hawaiian vacation), but the weed-on-dude’s-head pic raised eyebrows.
MTV tweeted a link to a story about how her “marijuana photos from Coachella sparked controversy,” citing the above image and the implied marijuana use.
The 24-year-old singer took only 12 minutes to respond …
It appears @rihanna got the better of this battle. MTV deleted its original tweet about her, then sent the singer another one shortly after, writing simply:


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The Baltimore Orioles may be looking to dip their toes in the Cuban talent pool once again. Rusney Castillo, an outfielder who compares closely to Brett Gardner with a bit more power according to scouts, is in the process of arranging a private workout with the Orioles after his impressive showcase on Saturday.
Castillo was considered to be very impressive, according to scouts, during his workout for teams Saturday, running a 60-yard dash in 6.4-6.45 seconds while showing off solid power to all fields. Some scouts seem to believe that he could possibly make an impact in the majors during the second half.
Scouts that watched Castillo workout told Walter Villa of Baseball America that Castillo has 60-80 grade speed, a 50 grade arm, but a legitimate bat that should hit in the majors. Castillo is 5-foot-9, 205 pounds (up about 20 pounds since he left Cuba), and has an aggressive hitting approach.
The Orioles’ most recent foray into the Cuban talent pool produced Henry Urrutia and Dariel Alvarez, a pair of light-hitting outfielders that continue to develop in the organization’s minor league system.
Castillo is already 27-years-old and last played in the Cuba’s top professional league, Serie Nacional, during the 2012-2013 season. During his five-year career in Cuba he hit .319/.383/.516 with 51 home runs, 226 RBI and 76 stolen bases over 360 games. He did play for the Cuban national team in the 2011 Baseball World Cup and 2011 Pan American Games.
At the World Cup in Panama Castillo put on quite the show, hitting .512/.524/.854 in 10 games when he went 21-for-41 with two home runs, two triples, four doubles, a walk and two strikeouts. He then made the tournament’s all-star team after leading the World Cup in batting average and slugging.
In October 2011, Castillo played in the Pan American Games in Mexico, where he hit .273/.333/.318 by going 6-for-22 with a double, two walks and three strikeouts. Those numbers aren’t quite as glamorous as his World Cup performance but he didn’t completely fall apart in such a small sample size either.
Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports is representing Castillo and Houston Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow said on Monday that his club may schedule a private workout with Castillo.
“He’s definitely an interesting player,” Luhnow said.
However, Castillo will likely be priced out of the Astros comfort zone as Ken Davidoff of the New York Post reported that Castillo has “sparked speculation” that he could match Yasiel Puig’s $42 million contract.
The Orioles first scouted Castillo five months ago in the Dominican Republic shortly after his defection from Cuba in December 2013. If the organization is serious about signing Castillo, however, they are likely going to have to shell out a contract somewhere in between what the Cincinnati Reds signed Aroldis Chapman for in 2010, which was $30.25 million, and Puig’s $42 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
There will also be heavy competition for his services from division rivals such as the New York Yankees, who sent four team representatives to watch him on Saturday, and the Boston Red Sox who sent five. A bidding war could certainly ensue if both teams are serious about acquiring the Cuban outfielder’s services.
The largest contract given to a Cuban defector was first baseman José Dariel Abreu’s six-year, $68 million contract, who was signed by the Chicago White Sox. Outfielder Yasiel Puig received a $42 million contract from the Dodgers in 2012. The largest contract given to a pitcher was the $32 million the New York Yankees gave to José Contreras in 2002, while the Cincinnati Reds signed Aroldis Chapman for $30.25 million in 2010.

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Nestled between the high rise hotels and condos, new development, marina and surfer’s beach sits the old walled city of Lagos like a pearl in a shell of modernity. That’s where we found ourselves for a couple of windy and rainy December days on our brief tour of the Algarve in Portugal. Melissa always says she likes her weather to come at her “straight down” (meaning, she’s not a member of the gusty wind fan club). Not to be deterred, brave the gusts we did to check out this town on the southwestern side of Portugal.
We arrived at our hotel, oriented to the city by the receptionist while we enjoyed our complementary cocktails, a tradition we can get behind. Off we went, to explore the night landing first in a narrow surfer bar, gangsta rap playing while we watched Barcelona and Real Madrid football away on the tele. We ate at this great little wine bar/tapas place, on our hotel’s recommendations list, called Taninos. Both definitely worth a stop, in our book.
Our impressions of the Algarve of high rise condos and hotels full of Brits escaping the cold winters to the north has turned out to be relatively accurate. In the off season, the Algarve is sleepier, colder, but not desolate so there’s still a lot to do.
On our full day in Lagos on this particular tour of the southwestern tip of the Iberian peninsula, we took the cliff walk to look down upon the rock enshrouded beaches for which the Algarve is known. Despite being blown around pretty good, we ventured out to the Ponte da Peidade and to the overlook of Praia do Canaviel. In the afternoon, we wandered around the old town and out to the marina and to the aforementioned surfer’s beach, Meia Praia. This beach stretches on seemingly for miles to the east and is a great walking beach upon which, had we more time, we would definitely have found ourselves on a long walk reminiscent of the many walks we’ve taken in our favorite little surfer town in the US: San Clemente, California.
And like a cherry on top, we found ourselves for dinner at Cervejaria Ferradura. At this elbows on the U-shaped counter joint lorded over by the owner and her husband you point to what you want in the refrigerator case up front and they will serve up delicious pre-prepared octopus or cod salads or sauté up clams or mussels on the small stove in the front window as you watch. We also bought a pork sandwich ordered by a young girl who couldn’t afford to pay for it. Had we realized what was happening before she left, we would have bought it for her, but not to be wasteful, we bought and consumed it after trying to explain our intent in a combo of broken Portuguese, English and some Spanish. Finishing it all off with a delicious almond cake, this absolute must visit in Lagos, sealed the deal on our promise to return.
Obrigado, Lagos, until we meet again.
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Tesla’s so-called Full Self-Driving assistance suite has a new feature called “Autosteer on City Streets” under its belt, besides the previously available traffic light and stop sign control.
Now, the company’s online configurator describes the Full Self-Driving Capability as: “Your car will be able to drive itself almost anywhere with minimal driver intervention and will continuously improve.” Before this latest silent update to its website, which was noticed by Sawyer Merritt on X, Tesla had listed the “Autosteer on City Streets” feature as “Coming soon” for over four years.
The change comes after a series of modifications to the pricing structure of both the vehicle portfolio and individual options. Last week, the purchase price of FSD was lowered by $3,000 (from $15,000 to $12,000) in the United States, and the Model S and Model X got significant price cuts all while removing the short-lived Standard Range trim level.
It’s worth noting that the new feature is only available in the US and Canada, according to the EV maker’s website. In other parts of the world, such as Europe, “Autosteer on City Streets” is still listed as “Coming soon,” while in Mexico traffic light and stop sign control is also unavailable.
Tesla FSD With Autosteer on City Streets Now Available In The US And Canada. Source: Tesla.com
Here’s a recap of what all the different driving assistance systems do on Tesla vehicles:
- Basic Autopilot is included as standard on all new vehicles and comes with traffic-aware cruise control and lane-centering, also known as Autosteer;
- Enhanced Autopilot is a $6,000 option in the US and includes everything from Basic Autopilot, plus Navigate on Autopilot, Auto Lane Change, Autopark, Summon, and Smart Summon;
- Full Self-Driving Capability has everything from Enhanced Autopilot and adds Autosteer on City Streets and Traffic and Stop Sign Control (in the United States and Canada) for an extra $15,000.
- Additionally, all new Teslas come as standard with several active safety features such as Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Monitoring, and Lane Departure Avoidance, among others.
The Elon Musk-led company also has a disclaimer that says these features do not make its vehicles autonomous:
“Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Capability are intended for use with a fully attentive driver, who has their hands on the wheel and is prepared to take over at any moment. While these features are designed to become more capable over time, the currently enabled features do not make the vehicle autonomous.”
As always, we’d like to know what you think about this, so head over to the comments section below to give us your thoughts.
Source: Tesla via Sawyer Merritt (X)
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Health services for Australian autistic adults: Commentary on "The experiences, views and needs of health professionals who provide care to adults on the autism spectrum"
Published May 2020
AbstractInternationally we know that autistic adults have increased rates of physical and mental health problems (Croen et al., 2015; Jones et al., 2015), mortality (Hirvikoski et al., 2016) and suicide (Cassidy & Rodgers, 2017; Hedley et al., 2017). Autistic adults also face significant barriers to accessing healthcare (Raymaker et al., 2016). These findings also apply to adults with intellectual disability who are on the autism spectrum. Although limited (Cashin et al., 2016), Australian research to date has largely mirrored international findings on premature mortality (Hwang et al., 2019), high rates of co-occurring psychiatric conditions (Arnold et al., 2019) and high rates of psychotropic prescribing including for off-label behaviour management purposes (Cvejic et al., 2018) in autistic adults. Such findings suggest that research and advocacy into Australian health services for autistic adults is needed.
Urbanowicz et al. (2020) surveyed healthcare providers using an Australian adaptation of an instrument previously used in a US study of N=346 primary care physicians (Bruder et al., 2012). Employing purposive snowball sampling starting from social media and their existing professional networks, the study sample was predominately based in Queensland, composed of a variety of health and allied professionals, the slight majority being allied health. The survey addressed topic areas including the characteristics of autistic adults attending the healthcare provider, and the providers’ perceived knowledge, competence and training needs. Over 80% of respondents wanted further training in autism. Additionally, 60% of respondents reported feeling competent, knowledgeable, or confident in providing care to this population. The proportion reporting perceived competence was higher in disability specific settings (76%) compared to mainstream settings (46%).
CitationArnold, S.R.C., Higgins, J. & Trollor, J.N. (2020). Health services for Australian autistic adults: Commentary on "The experiences, views and needs of health professionals who provide care to adults on the autism spectrum". Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disability, early online. doi: 10.1080/23297018.2020.1753566
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South Korea would benefit from investigating what went wrong in its leading stem-cell lab.
Last week, Woo Suk Hwang of Seoul National University finally admitted using eggs donated by graduate students and paid donors in his embryonic stem-cell research (see page 536). The admission raises pointed questions of the stem-cell research community worldwide and of the South Korean government and media. Each of these groups should be asking themselves why it has taken them so long to take this matter seriously
In the stem-cell research world beyond South Korea, the adverse publicity generated by Hwang's decision to resign as head of the World Stem Cell Hub should serve as a reminder — as if one was really needed — of the importance of transparent and stringent ethical behaviour by practitioners in this field.
Most of Hwang's international colleagues were slow to accept that anything was amiss in his laboratory. Even as the Korean authorities failed to properly investigate the allegations first made in this journal 18 months ago (Nature 429, 3; 2004), researchers seemed almost universally eager to establish fresh collaborations with the laboratory and to laud the quality and integrity of its work.
How can we know what ethical violations took place, given that there have been so many obstacles to finding the truth?
The withdrawal of collaboration by Gerald Schatten of the University of Pittsburgh on 12 November and Hwang's subsequent confession on 24 November are likely to quench some of that enthusiasm. These events have also opened the doors for South Korea's media to start looking more closely at the situation, something they were unwilling to do last year.
There are already signs, however, that some people in Korea are drawing the wrong conclusions from the episode. The government has promised to maintain financial support for Hwang, and the organizers of the stem-cell hub say they will refuse his resignation. The Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, a Korean television network that broadcast a documentary critical of Hwang last week, has been hit by accusations that it is being unpatriotic, and several of the corporation's advertisers have dropped their accounts. On Internet chatboards, producers of the programme have been threatened with violence, and demonstrators have gathered outside the company's Seoul headquarters.
Roh Moo-hyun, the country's president, added his own thoughts to his presidential website on 27 November, calling for calm and branding the actions against the broadcasting corporation “absurd”.
Many in Korea still argue that Hwang's ethical lapse was not a serious violation, but merely reflects a difference in culture between Korea and the West. But how can we know what ethical violations —however they are defined — took place, given that there have been so many obstacles to finding the truth? The Korean national interest would best be served not by more flag-waving, but by the rigorous, official inquiry that has yet to be instigated into exactly what went on at Hwang's lab.
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Stem-cell probe needed. Nature 438, 532 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1038/438532a