Colleges offering admission to displaced New Orleans students/AL-KY

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Due to the damage by Hurricane Katrina and subsequent flooding, a number of colleges and universities in the New Orleans metropolitan area will not be able to hold classes for the fall 2005 semester. It is estimated that 75,000 to 100,000 students have been displaced. [1]. In response, institutions across the United States and Canada are offering late registration for displaced students so that their academic progress is not unduly delayed. Some are offering free or reduced admission to displaced students. At some universities, especially state universities, this offer is limited to residents of the area.

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Overview Of Resolving Aviation Disputes In Uae

These guidelines have considerably helped developing a lawful structure for the aeronautics business. The aviation sector, by its very presence, tremendously affects the worldwide economy. As an incorporation of monetary interests and global glory, aeronautics triggers an enormous number of disputes and contradictions. TopAviation Lawyers of Dubai have witnessed considerable number of aviation disputes and wish to elaborate the process of resolving aviation disputes in UAE.

Aviation sector in all its activities is inclusive of aircraft industry and manufacturing industry. In addition, there are flights for regular passenger travel or for commercial purposes and there are flights used for military purposes. The Laws governing the same may differ in applicability. The criticalness of aviation cannot be understated as all countries are associated with each other through aviation sector. Aeronautics encourages exchange, travel and the upkeep of connections between nations. Flying has expanded the personal satisfaction for some around the globe. Aeronautics triggers a great deal of debates and discontent since it is a joining of financial interests and global renown.

Reasons for disputes in Aviation Sector

There are a few reasons for clashes in air transportation. The causes can be separated into non-business and business debates. The non-business are those managed by bilateral arrangements. The Chicago Convention controls commercial debates. The most common reasons for disputes in aviation sector involves limitations in marketing of airlines, selling tickets, and settling currency issues. The subsequent basic reason is the unloading of air transport administrations. The third reason is confined admittance to travel planners and online reservation frameworks. Fourthly, separation concerning frequency of flights and limit and other working limitations. Fifthly, biased charges for Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Air Traffic Navigation (ATN). Ultimately, ground taking care of limitations and other taxes imposed by any government or authority.

Dispute Resolution

The dispute resolution in aviation industry can be done either outside the court or through the assistance of legal authorities. Primarily speaking about non-legal ways of dispute resolution, it involves mediation, conciliation and negotiations. The non-legal or political methods are generally utilised to resolve disputes in non-commercial aviation sector, as it is always backed by other political tactics. However, for other commercial disputes or conflicts, it is always advised to seek recourse through legal methods. Wherein, legal methods involve arbitration or approaching a relevant court authority such as International Court of Justice. Global Civil Aviation is a source of conflicts at a global level. Peaceful dispute settlement strategies are basic for the goal of global common flight disputes, wherein, negotiation and conciliation are the two commonly utilised methods for dispute resolution at an international level. These strategies have given the fundamental hardware to the continuation and development of the international aeronautics industry. This proposes an improved framework for settling worldwide common aviation disputes in which arbitration or court orders, while still to be attempted with caution, will introduce a more suitable choice that is bound to explain the rights and commitments of the parties in question.

NFL star Michael Vick indicted for running dog fighting operation

Friday, July 20, 2007

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and three other men were indicted on Tuesday by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy related to a dog fighting operation. The charges included buying, breeding and training pit bull dogs, transporting the dogs across state lines to illegally participate in fights, and gambling on the fights.

The indictments stemmed from a search of Vick’s Smithfield, Virginia home in April, in which 54 pit bulls were removed, along with equipment used in dog fighting.

The indictment said that Vick had bought the property in Smithfield for US$34,000 to run the dog fighting under the name “Bad Newz Kennels” with two other people named in the indictment. Purnell Peace, Quanis Phillips, and Tony Taylor were all named in the indictment along with Vick.

The indictment stated that Vick took part in the killing of eight dogs that didn’t pass test fights, called “rolling”. The pit bulls were allegedly killed by hanging, drowning and slamming at least one dog onto the ground.

If convicted of both portions of the conspiracy charge, Vick could face six years in prison and a $350,000 fine. His property, located in Surry County, would be subject to forfeiture under U.S. laws dealing with illegal activities that are carried out at an interstate level. The indictment alleges that the dog fighting operation, involving American Pit Bull Terriers, spilled over into Alabama, North Carolina and New York.

Vick has a court date on July 26 for a bond hearing and to hear the charges. Vick has said that he had a kennel operation on the property, but had no involvement or knowledge of a dog fighting ring.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia CEO apologies for financial planning scandal

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Ian Narev, the CEO of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, this morning “unreservedly” apologised to clients who lost money in a scandal involving the bank’s financial planning services arm.

Last week, a Senate enquiry found financial advisers from the Commonwealth Bank had made high-risk investments of clients’ money without the clients’ permission, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars lost. The Senate enquiry called for a Royal Commission into the bank, and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

Mr Narev stated the bank’s performance in providing financial advice was “unacceptable”, and the bank was launching a scheme to compensate clients who lost money due to the planners’ actions.

In a statement Mr Narev said, “Poor advice provided by some of our advisers between 2003 and 2012 caused financial loss and distress and I am truly sorry for that. […] There have been changes in management, structure and culture. We have also invested in new systems, implemented new processes, enhanced adviser supervision and improved training.”

An investigation by Fairfax Media instigated the Senate inquiry into the Commonwealth Bank’s financial planning division and ASIC.

Whistleblower Jeff Morris, who reported the misconduct of the bank to ASIC six years ago, said in an article for The Sydney Morning Herald that neither the bank nor ASIC should be in control of the compensation program.

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Why Training Or Re Training Your Assistant Or Administrator Is Important

When we launched PRA Professional RealEstate Assistant Training, we did it because we felt there was aneed in our profession. We had no idea how much of a need therereally was. Every day we receive emails and letters from frustratedassistants who say they are hired and expected to do a job, but areconstantly walking on eggshells as they are doing it. The REALTORSare frustrated because they believe their assistants should just knowtheir job and if they dont leave them a checklist, they will onlydo the very minimum. Brokers are frustrated because, in most cases,they end up having to add refereeing to their already full day.

So what is the answer?

REALTORS are busy people. Their daysrevolve around regulatory requirements, legal expectations, andmanaging exemplary service details. Their time is best spent on thepriorities of their business. It is not only their obligation, but itis also a requirement of their license that they actively manage andare responsible for the actions of their support personnel. Sounderstandably, they should always be on top of the tasks that arebeing carried out in their office.

When real estate assistants andadministrators have been trained, at the very least, on the rulesand regulations in which a real estate business mustbe operated under, both the REALTOR and the broker can rest assuredthat it is one less thing that needs to be micro-managed.

REALTORS, in most cases, have onepassionto sell real estate; that is what they do best. We at PRATraining Inc., are active REALTORS and Assistants with 26 combinedyears of experience. We understand the What and Whysthat assistants need to know and what REALTORS and brokersexpect from their support personnel.

Assistants and administrators, whentrained by their employer, are frustrated that there are holes intheir knowledge. They dont understand Why they haveto fill out what they do or Why they must do certaintasks and not others. With a lack of knowledge comes mistakes,potential reprimands for real estate professionals, and anenvironment that results in less productivity and more liability.

At PRA Training Inc., we are here to doone thing: add a minimum standard of education and skillset for theunlicensed personnel in the real estate industry so that they canwork with real estate professionals and feel confident and competentin their role. We do this in answer to emails such as, Dear Nina,how do I get my boss to trust me enough so they can do their job andI can do mine?

Just as most real estate professionalare bound to their ongoing professional development educationrequirements, so should their assistants. No matter how muchexperience a real estate assistant or administrator has, they need tobe trainedor re-trained.

‘Freedom Tower’ renamed ‘1 World Trade Center’

Saturday, March 28, 2009

The 108-floor central component of the new World Trade Center in New York City has been officially renamed 1 World Trade Center, ending the Freedom Tower moniker it had sported since 2003.

Freedom Tower was envisioned as a symbol of America’s victory over terrorism. It is currently on track for completion in 2013, with 10 floors partially finished so far.

Port Authority Chairman Anthony Coscia commented on the change, “It’s the one that is easiest for people to identify with — and frankly, we’ve gotten a very interested and warm reception to it.”

Former Governor George Pataki, who revealed the Freedom Tower name nearly six years ago, was critical of the switch, saying “The Freedom Tower is not simply another piece of real estate and not just a name for marketing purposes.”

1 World Trade Center has been the building’s legal name and address for the past two years, with the public change precipitated by the ramp up of construction and the commencement of lease marketing.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg seemed ambivalent to the change, saying “I would like to see it stay the Freedom Tower, but it’s their building, and they don’t need me dumping on it. If they could rent the whole thing by changing the name, I guess they’re going to do that, and they probably, from a responsible point of view, should. From a patriotic point of view, is it going to make any difference?”

The change was approved following the signing of a two-decades-long lease by a Chinese real estate company, which plans to occupy floors 64 through 69. Other future tenants include the U.S. General Services Administration and the New York State Office of General Services.

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Interview: Drupal founder Dries Buytaert balances community and company interests

Sunday, February 24, 2008

In the year 2000, Dries Buytaert created Drupal, a freely licensed and open source tool to manage websites, as a bulletin board for his college dorm. Since Dries released the software and a community of thousands of volunteer developers have added and improved modules, Drupal has grown immensely popular. Drupal won the overall Open CMS Award in 2007, and some speakers in Drupal’s spacious developer’s room at FOSDEM 2008 were dreaming aloud of its world domination.

Buytaert (now 29) just finished his doctoral thesis and has founded the start-up Acquia. The new company wants to become Drupal’s best friend, with the help of an all-star team and US$7 million collected from venture capitalists. Wikinews reporter Michaël Laurent sat down with Dries in Brussels to discuss these recent exciting developments.

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5 Easy Steps To Choose Best Florist For Flower Delivery

The instant influx of joy bouquet by fresh, fragrant, beautiful flowers is simply indescribable. Flowers are the best way to say someone that we care. Nothing can be valued more than a bouquet of fresh, blooming flowers. But one must remember that it is very important to maintain the beauty of the flowers and keep them blooming until they reach the recipient. If a bunch of blooming flowers brings n instantly joy, a bunch of withered or listless flowers turns one off and wastes all your efforts. As flowers is fragile and perishable one need to be very careful while choosing the florist. Choosing the right florist will make your flowers stand out.

Here are 5 most important things to keep into mind while selecting a florist:

Experience

Being extremely delicate, flowers need special conditions of storing, handling, packaging and transporting. Here the experience matters the most. An experienced florist is well versed with the best ways of handling the storing, handling and transporting the flowers. An experienced florist achieves a certain expertise in various processes: Right from the selection till delivering. He has a keen eye on maintaining the freshness and fragrance of the flowers.

Availability

There are many florists who use to have only most common varieties of flowers in a very limited quantity. If you need ask them about some special variety of flowers like some special flowers of Scotland, they will assure you to make the special flowers available on the required day. But it is not advisable to take the chance here as these kinds of florists rely on other major florist shops for the special kind of flowers and it has 2 disadvantages: it will be more expensive because of obvious reasons and there is no surety whether the flowers will be available on the required day. So another quality of your ideal florist should be the availability of adequate stock and variety.

Price

Flowers are presented to people you love and care about most, but that does not mean that you should be ready to pay unreasonably high prices. You must check and compare the prices of flowers online instead of going to the streets and scouring each florist separately. One of the great advantages of an online florist is that they use to offer frequent discount coupons, schemes etc.

Flower delivery options

A good florist will have several delivery options like ordering online, sending flowers by post or sending them manually. Multiple options of delivery enable you to select the option that will work best for you.

Creativity

Though the flowers are already beautiful, one needs very good creative skills to enhance their look and give them a unique appeal. A good florist perfectly knows how to make bouquet according to various occasions like mother’s day flowers, Valentine’s Day flowers etc. They can also guide you on the ideal collection and combination of flowers for the maximum impact. Such creative inputs will enhance the impact of your flowers and will make your flowers stand out in the crowd.

Interview with Brazilian blogger Ricardo Serran Lobo

Wednesday, January 18, 2006

Ricardo Serran Lobo is a Brazilian blogger who writes about his famous neighbor, the politician Roberto Jefferson, head of the Brazilian Labor Party in the Brazilian Congress of Deputies. Jefferson has become a major figure in the ongoing Brazilian mensalão scandal revolving around corruption and bribery.

Vizinho do Jefferson [1] quickly became very popular among Brazilians, describing the routine of Jefferson, while providing information about politics and fresh news about the scandal. Lobo’s blog got third place in the Best Of Blogs contest run by Deutsche Welle International.

Lobo gets an intimate look at the center of Brazilian politics by living in Brasilia, near residences of parliamentarians (including Roberto Jefferson), public buildings and the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies. Or, as he says in his blog: “near the eye of the hurricane,” a reference to the recent political crisis.

At first, Lobo began describing the daily activities of his famous neighbor deputy Roberto Jefferson. As the crisis moved on, he began to describe the political events regarding it. His writings evolved to not only what is going on with Jefferson, but what is going on in Brazilian Congress, and has interviewed politicians, including Roberto Jefferson himself.

The blog tries to be informative, with a lot of humour (common with Brazilians), and some protests against the bad habits of Brazilian politics in general.

Jefferson’s neighbor, the blog, is an example of citizen journalism and it shows that ordinary people can compete with professional media.

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Three FIFA officials suspended for ninety days

Friday, October 9, 2015

Enough is enough

Three top FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) officials have been suspended from their jobs yesterday for a period of ninety days pending an internal inquiry into alleged corruption. The three are FIFA President Sepp Blatter, Vice President Michel Platini and Secretary General Jérôme Valcke. They aren’t allowed to participate in football-related activities during their suspensions.

Blatter was going to serve as president until February 2016, although he was elected to a five year term on May 29 this year.

The suspensions have been issued by FIFA’s Independent Ethics Committee, in the wake of the decision of Swiss authorities to investigate possible criminal charges against Blatter. The authorities are looking into an “unfavourable” contract signed by Blatter and a “disloyal payment” involving Platini. Valcke was already suspended from his job, allegedly involved in a controversy about FIFA World Cup tickets. These followed a US investigation in May 2015, which implicated fourteen FIFA employees in bribery and racketeering, and a Swiss inquiry about the conduct of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup bidding process.

The ethics committee has the power to increase the length of the suspensions by a further forty five days if it deems this necessary. The suspensions would then end just days before FIFA holds elections for a new president, for which Platini is a possible candidate. However, there have been calls for the reform of FIFA, by major sponsors and the International Olympic Committee, whose president, Thomas Bach, said “enough is enough”.

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