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Emotional Validation from self and others is one of the biggest need in modern society. Whether you feel angry, fearful, sad, frustrated, feeling that no one understands. Guilty about anger, shameful of guilt, the list goes on. Creating secondary emotions and adding on to it.
The truth is, no one can actually completely understand or validate. They are bound by their own thinking, perceptions, attitudes, feelings, experiences.
Accept it as yours, move on, create, my dear creative beings.
The four powers innate to us:
- The Power to Think.
- The Power to Emote.
- The Power to Communicate.
- The Power to Act.
it's time to claim your powers, you can think the best of the thoughts and worst of the thoughts, you can create best of the emotions and the worst, you can create best of communication skills and worst ie not to communicate, you can take action or stay put.
You are not your thoughts, your body, your experiences, your body, your emotions, your pain, your happiness, your intellect, your meanings, your beliefs, and your values.
You are something more than each of it and the combined sum. For some, one is the centre of pure Conscience. For some, we are soul. I don't know what you'd like to call it. Use your own words, it's more helpful. The higher self, the higher mind, whatever.
Know that you are more and can create more.
You have different thoughts about the same thing, you can create new thinking, new beliefs, new attitudes, new feelings.
Don't buy the product, own the creator, that is You. Own your powers. Act now!
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Posted May 23, 2016
When spring arrives, we often find ourselves looking to spruce up and refresh. From cleaning out closets, to washing windows, organizing offices or even scrubbing social media profiles, we all look for a fresh start each spring. However, we often overlook an important item that should be cleaned up and updated regularly. You guessed it, your resume profile.
Are you currently looking for a new position? Graduating in a few weeks and trying to land your first job? Is your current resume outdated or covered in dust? In each of these situations, it's time to refresh (or create) your resume profile.
An effective resume profile can help you get the job you deserve so it's important to take the time to make sure it's in tip-top shape. It's your first opportunity in the job search process to set yourself apart from other candidates by showcasing your skills, experience and interests. Tell them why you love dentistry, and how you can bring value to their office. Before getting started, it's important to think of your resume as a personal sales and marketing tool rather than a checkmark in the job seeking process. Think about what drives you in your career, that's what employers want to know!
At DentalPost, our job seekers are always looking for tips and tricks to create an eye-catching resume profile. So, how do you stand out in a job search? How can you create the right first impression? The answer is simple- a well crafted, eye catching resume profile will help you get your foot in the door for your dream job.
Here are five ways to ensure you have a top-notch resume profile:
Upload a Professional Profile Photo
When selecting a profile photo for your job seeker account, it is important to remember that you are looking for a job, not a first date. Selecting a photo that showcases your professionalism is key to landing an interview. For example, a photo with a warm and friendly smile will convey that you are approachable.
Selfies should be saved for Instagram or Facebook profiles – not resume profiles. If you do not have any professional headshots, consider having some taken by a local photographer or ask a friend or family member to take one for you against a solid-colored background. Already working in a dental office? Ask a colleague to snap a photo of you in your scrubs, but leave the selfie stick in your bag.
The clothing you wear is also a major factor. Choose solid colors with conservative necklines. As the saying goes, dress not for the job you have, but the one you want. Finally, the photo you select should be from the shoulders up and of just you. Family, friends and pets should not be in your job seeker profile photo. Remember, this is YOUR first impression.
Use Your Profile Introduction to Attract the Right Employer
Now that you've uploaded your professional photo, it's time to move onto the introduction/about me section of your profile. While writing, it is important to remember the end goal: finding a job. This means if it is not dental related or specific to the position, it should probably be left out of your introduction. This section should not solely be a summary or list of your qualifications, but instead showcase the value that you will bring to the office. Remember, the first few sentences are extremely important and directly impact whether the person making the hiring decision will continue reading or move onto the next candidate. By grabbing their attention right away, you will hopefully land an interview.
It's also important to use active language. Consider using positive action verbs such as motivated, developed, resolved, or strengthened to show that you can get things done. Remember to choose your words wisely: the words you select can help you move to the top of the job seeker pool and make your profile pop.
Sell Yourself
As you think about the hiring process, remember that employers are making a purchase. Successful resume profiles don't just tell about your qualifications, but instead sell you as the ideal package to the employer. To do this effectively, your resume profile should answer the question, What can I bring to the table to make XYZ dental office better? Whether you are a recent graduate or an industry veteran, this answer will be vastly different and should highlight your skills and contributions. Age identifiers should also be left out. Leave off positions you held a long time ago and graduation dates. As a rule of thumb, it is best to focus on what you DO have to offer instead of what you do not. Remember, be honest, assertive and confident when presenting your skills. Singing your own praises can feel unnatural, but it is necessary in order to stand out among other candidates. Now is the time to toot your own horn; if you don't, nobody else will!
Keep it Professional
Professionalism is a key ingredient of your resume profile. Everything from your profile picture to the email address you select sends a clear message to the employer about you. Hobbies should be left off your resume unless they directly relate to the job, volunteering or a dental organization membership. Save your resume profile real estate for professional details in order to help you land an interview. Also, don't forget about your social media profile content and settings. Employers do check social media so it is important to ensure that all profiles are updated, cleaned up and put your best foot forward. You may also want to consider making your social media profiles private if they are not already.
Proofread, Proofread, Proofread!
We can't stress this point enough. You may be the best candidate for a job, but a glaring error in your resume profile can disqualify you immediately. It is important to take the time to review and correct any mistakes before applying for an open position or making your profile public. Ask a friend, family member or co-worker to read your resume. Another set of eyes is key to picking up on costly grammatical or spelling errors.
Whether you are actively seeking a job or not, it's important to keep your resume profile current. At DentalPost, we are always here to help with your resume profile needs and are available to answer any questions you may have. Happy resume enhancing and good luck with whatever your next adventure may be!
Posted June 21, 2019
Spend more time with family. Have more time to pursue hobbies, go back to college, or write a book. Earn extra income to supplement your current job. Why do you want to temp as a dental assistant or hygienist? Temping in a dental office can be a super-convenient way to earn while maintaining a flexible […]
Posted May 24, 2019
So you've decided to find a new job—only to discover that the market is scarce. Job markets (like any market) ebb and flow. Some months, like September and October, are better than others because a lot of companies want to hire before the frenzy of the holidays. Other months, like June and July, aren't so […]
Posted May 10, 2019
Every working professional runs into a problematic coworker eventually. It's simply the odds of working with other people. Not everyone you work with will mesh or vibe with your personality or work style. While you can solve a lot of these situations by just ignoring the person, bad coworkers can become a serious issue if […]

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The first CES took place in New York City in June 1967. Since then, thousands of groundbreaking products have been announced at the yearly show, including the Videocassette Recorder (VCR) in 1970, the Digital Versatile Disk (DVD) in 1996, the Microsoft Xbox and Plasma TV in 2001, the Ultrabook in 2012, and more.


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Avalon Waterways
River Cruising from a Unique Point of View...Yours. You see life differently. While others chase what's popular, you follow your own path. Your own voice has never led you astray. You've arrived, knowing what it's taken to get here. At Avalon, we share your unique point of view. That's why we've designed a cruise experience that's just a bit different. Spaces are bigger. Views are more epic. Excursions are more enriching. It's a step beyond the ordinary, but knowing you, we think you'll feel at home here. See more of Southeast Asia, China, the Galápagos Island, Egypt or the Peruvian Amazon - up close and personal with Avalon Waterways river cruising.
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What makes Azamara Club Cruises® different from everyone else? It's the focus on Destination Immersion®—where longer stays, more overnights and night touring are included on 100% of our voyages. This means you get to explore everything from nightlife in Stockholm and morning walks in the French Riviera to all-day adventures in Costa Rica's rain forests. Life isn't on a 9 to 5 schedule, and neither are Azamara voyages.
You'll also experience incredibly scenic waterways and prime docking locations— two great advantages of Azamara's boutique-style award-winning ships. Here you'll find people who are genuinely friendly and happy to make you feel welcomed, and with a maximum of 686 guests, staff and crew can quickly learn your name, tastes, and preferences, too. Plus you'll enjoy lots of inclusive amenities that will leave money in your wallet and put a smile on your face. An Azamara cruise is the voyage for those who love travel.
Carnival is The World's Most Popular Cruise Line® with over 25 ships operating 3 to 16-day voyages to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Bermuda, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Our newest ship, Carnival Vista, debuted in Spring 2016, while Carnival Horizon is scheduled to enter service in 2018.
We offer a wide array of quality cruises, and pride ourselves on delivering memorable vacations to our guests. A Carnival cruise offers not only outstanding value for the money, but most importantly, fun! A "Fun Ship" cruise features day and nighttime entertainment like stage shows, musical performances, casinos and more. We make our guests feel right at home, too — think comfy stateroom accommodations, attentive service, delicious food and drink — and they enjoy the experience against the backdrop of some of the world's most beautiful ports.
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises' iconic "X" is the mark of modern luxury, with its cool, contemporary design and warm spaces; dining experiences where the design of the venues is as important as the cuisine; and the amazing service that only Celebrity can provide, all providing an unmatchable vacation experience. In addition to offering vacations visiting all continents, Celebrity also presents immersive Cruisetour experiences in Alaska, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Europe and South America.
What sets Celebrity apart from other vacation choices today is the cruise line's passionate dedication to providing guests with a cruise experience that embodies modern luxury. This has become the definition of Celebrity Cruises, and has set the worldwide standard for today's expression of what first made cruising famous -- high quality, superior design, spacious accommodations, grand style, attentive service and exceptional cuisine.
From fabled vessels of the past to her present royal court — Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth — Cunard has carried guests across the great oceans and to the far points of the globe in unparalleled style. The most glamorous names of yesterday and today have made champagne toasts in Cunard's salons, waltzed the night away in grand ballrooms, savored grand feasts of the finest flavors in elegant dining rooms, restaurants and cafes, and whiled away hours immersed in fascinating conversation on Cunard's many decks, bars, lounges and pubs.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney doesn't have the biggest fleet in the industry, but for a cruise line who's ships can be counted on one hand, their fleet is undeniably one of the most unique. Through it's decor, activities, and shows, the cruise line manages to transfer Disney's well known magic and awe from it's land-based theme parks to the open sea. Disney's ability to bring dreams to life is unrivaled in the cruise industry, giving the cruise line the unofficial status as the happiest place at sea. Much to the credit of Disney Cruise Line, they have also been successful in proving a much desired atmosphere, not only for kids, but for adults as well.
Holland America Line
Holland America Line's fleet of 14 cruise ships offer nearly 500 cruises annually to more than 300 ports of call on all seven continents in 100+ countries worldwide. World travel itineraries range from one to more 100-days in length and feature luxury cruises to the following destinations: Alaska, Asia & Pacific, Australia & New Zealand, Bermuda, Canada & New England, Caribbean, Europe, Grand Voyages, Hawaii, Holiday, Mexico, Pacific Northwest & Coastal, Panama Canal, and South America & Antarctica.
MSC Cruises
MSC is proud to offer unique voyages of exploration, continuing a 300-year-old family seafaring tradition.
MSC's 12 ultramodern ships have been built to deliver a superior cruise experience. All superbly designed and decorated by master architects, they offer the industry's highest percentage of sea view balcony stateroom per ship and a whole world of unique entertainment, discovery opportunities and relaxation and pampering solutions. MSC Cruises is passionate about sharing their love of exploration by sea and that passion is in everything they do.
Norwegian Cruise Line
With some of the newest ships in the industry, Norwegian Cruise Line currently boasts the youngest fleet among major North American cruise lines. Thanks to a wide range of revolutionary features, in addition to a number of new spaces and interactive experiences meant to excite and inspire, you're guaranteed a vacation like no other.
Savor a three-course meal and a great bottle of wine. Or grab a burger hot off the grill. Dress up. Dress down. Sit down with friends or make new ones. Thanks to the flexibility of no fixed dining times or pre-assigned seating, you have the freedom to enjoy more dining options than days of your cruise. And with some of the best entertainment at sea, you'll be glad you sailed with Norwegian.
Princess Cruises
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises first set sail in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico. Today, the line has grown to become the third largest cruise line in the world, renowned for innovative ships, an array of onboard options, and an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.7 million guests each year to destinations around the globe ranging in length from three to 114 days, allowing them to see the world and come back new.
Princess' more than 150 different itineraries offer travelers the opportunity to literally cover the globe, with sailings to six continents that call at more than 300 ports and destinations around the world. Destinations include the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Europe, Mexico, South America, Australia/New Zealand, South Pacific, Hawaii, Tahiti/French Polynesia, Asia, India, Africa, Canada/New England and world cruises. Princess passengers can enhance their cruise experience with a wide array of in-port excursions worldwide, and the company's cruisetour offerings enable passengers to combine their cruise with a full land tour.
Royal Caribbean
This is not a cruise. This is your chance to break from the cold and escape to the bold — with big savings on the ultimate adventure. Go off-roading in Oranjestad, Aruba, and trek through Tortola for a dip in the Virgin Gorda Baths. Explore unforgettable shores onboard ships that are one-of-a-kind destinations all their own. All on the cruise line voted Best Overall 13 years running. This is not the Caribbean. This is the Royal Caribbean®. No matter where you decide to go in the world for your next vacation, you'll never be disappointed with the ship you pick. Royal Caribbean's ships take your breath away even before you reach some of the most awe-inspiring places in the world.
Interested in luxury cruising, VIP service, smaller ships, and a smaller crowd? A Seabourn ship is like a private club, where members share expansive open decks, inviting social spaces, and the personalized attention of an exceptional crew. Seabourn's award-winning staff is driven only by their sincere desire to please, and with a smile that comes from the heart.
Discover unique ultra-luxury cruise itineraries to must-see cities and hidden gems where larger ships can't go. Each cruise is a hand-picked collection of fascinating places, and each day brings a new opportunity for authentic discovery. With their unmatched sense of style, elegance and grace, Seabourn ships beckon you to travel beyond the bounds of the imagination. Aboard Seabourn, every desire is met promptly and with a welcoming smile.
Viking River Cruises
Viking® is introducing a new era of ocean cruising with The Thinking Person's Cruise™—a small ship experience that brings you closer to the world's cultures. You will sail to intriguing and often little-known ports, enjoying ample time ashore, many overnight stays and an included excursion in each port of call . . . complemented by regionally inspired cuisine, onboard lectures, Destination Performances and more. All aboard our serene, award-winning ocean vessels accommodating just 930 guests. Plus, our Viking Inclusive Value includes features and services worth over $200 per guest, per day—excursions, free Wi-Fi, port charges and just about everything you need.


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I've decided not to share this on my Facebook, so that I can address you guys – my WordPress followers. My sincere apologies for not writing lately! I've been having these pre-board exams one after the other after the other (it goes on) and I haven't had time to catch a breath – let alone sit for 90 minutes and write a post. I've been inspired and ideas have popped in and out of my head, yes, and I will make sure I write about them as soon as possible!
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CACI International CACI has been awarded a four-year plus task order by the U.S. Army Fixed Wing Project Office to provide technical and training solutions to the latter's special electronic mission aircraft flight operations worldwide.
The contract value is capped at $197 million, and requires the company to offer 24/7 surveillance and reconnaissance support to U.S. and NATO forces deployed abroad.
Notably, the award falls in the RS3 contract vehicle, which is a multiple award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) performance-based services contract, providing tailored solutions to a diverse group of organizations.
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CACI Rides High on Contract Wins
CACI has been winning record level of awards, which reflects its disciplined business development actions, consistent operational excellence and high customer satisfaction. The company's reliability with contracts makes it a preferred choice among contractors.
Notably, contracts in the last reported quarter were worth $3.74 billion, up a whopping 142.6% year over year, of which, approximately 61% came from new businesses.
Several notable contracts secured during the June quarter included a seven-year, $880 million task order to provide IT and engineering services to the U.S. Army; and a five-year, $645 million task order to provide IT services in support of U.S. European and African Commands.
CACI has a large pipeline of new projects and continues to win deals at regular intervals. Notably, as of Jun 30, 2019, its total backlog was $16.9 billion. These back-to-back contract wins are the key catalysts driving success perennially for the company.
CACI's strategy of winning high-value contracts, delivering excellence to its customers and deploying capital for growth is expected to help it achieve newer heights.
Relationship With DoD Bodes Well
A leader in IT outsourcing for the U.S. federal government, CACI International has ample exposure to the rapidly growing DoD and Department of Homeland Security budgets. A strong defence procurement environment is a tailwind for the company.
In terms of customer mix, during the last reported quarter, the DoD accounted for about 69.1% of total revenues.
Prospects Bright Despite Competition
Competition from Science Applications SAIC in the IT services space remains steady. It continues to win high-value contracts, and received contracts worth $812 million to support several U.S. government national security and intelligence activities in July this year.
In the IT services industry, CACI also competes with IBM IBM and Accenture ACN, which are considered among the top IT service providers in the world.
Nonetheless, we believe that the company is comfortably positioned in this space, given its favored relationship with the DoD. Moreover, cyber-attacks are creating increased awareness, leading to more demand for cyber solutions.
Per a study by Market Watch, the global IT Services market is expected to witness a CAGR of 2.6% in terms of revenues over the next five years. The global market is anticipated to reach $1.15 trillion by 2024, up from $1.01 trillion expected in 2019. This forecast bodes well for CACI, which is a key supplier in the global IT services market.
CACI currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Working overtime for one New York elderly lady is normal, according to 100 year old Felimina Rotundo who still works 11 hours a day, six days a week at a Buffalo, New York, laundromat.
"I don't believe in retirement," Rotundo told TODAY.com. "I believe 65 is too young. If I retired at 65, what would I have done all these years? I would've gone crazy! I work because I love people. I want to be around people."
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Rotundo works from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday through Saturday at College Laundry Shoppe — washing and folding clothes — something she believes keeps her young.
"That's why you have sick people in the old folks home," she said. "They didn't have enough to do and their mind deteriorated."
Rotundo, who turned 100 in August, has been working for 85 years outside of the time she raised her two children with her late husband, who was a bartender.
"My first job was working at a shoe factory in Annville, Pennsylvania, when I was 15 years old," she said. "Talk about slave labor. I was making about $10 a week, but I worked my 40 hours and never complained. I was glad to have a job."
She was a teenager during the Great Depression, which made a strong impact on her work ethic. She has worked in the Buffalo area for nearly 40 years.
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"You have to grow up during the Depression to know what it's like to have hard times," she said. "What are you going to do? You survive. That's what makes you grow up to work hard and make some money. It makes you independent and able to say you made it through the hard times."
Rotundo lives three doors down from the laundromat and spends her time trying to stay busy.
"I think being around a lot of people keeps your mind busy," she said. "I have to take a walk on Sunday in the afternoon with my dog because I'm not working. I don't spend too much time watching TV except the news. I read the paper every day because you get so much more out of the paper."
She also hopes that her stamina at 100 years old can show others the value of the older population.
"I think they throw old people away and forget about them," she said. "Not me. I want to keep working. I think they should keep old people working as long as they can. If old people are working and independent, it makes them feel so much different."
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Has anyone investigate where they would go for the wireless service for this device? Is it as simple as getting a sim from ATT or similar for an iPad or android tablet? Trying to figure out what it would cost here in the US to use for failover.
Note that a failover interface typically uses 100MB of traffic per month. So make sure your data plan has at least that much data on it.
I assume you mean just sitting there, not actually failing over? Just staying in touch with Meraki etc.? Thanks for the reply.
Yes that is correct. Just sitting their doing nothing it will use 100MB of data in a month.
T-Mobile has a new plan for a household celluar router they sell. It is priced similar to the way cable is priced.
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The rulings should prompt general counsel of businesses with headquarters or operations in Germany to tighten up their approach to internal investigations. Failure to do so could result in sensitive information relevant to those investigations being seized by authorities and being used to initiate or back-up criminal or administrative enforcement action resulting in serious liabilities for the business, its managers and employees.
The background and the rulings
On 6 July, the German Federal Constitutional Court published three rulings on the legality of the seizure of documents and data obtained during a dawn raid of a law firm that conducted internal investigations on behalf of a corporation.
The rulings concerned information pertinent to investigations opened in March 2017 by Munich prosecutors into fraud and illegal advertising related to the so-called 'Dieselgate' emissions cheating scandal at Volkswagen.
As part of the investigations, police officers and prosecutors dawn-raided the headquarter offices of Audi AG in Ingolstadt, as well as the Munich offices of US law firm Jones Day. Audi, subsidiary of Volkswagen, was involved in the engineering and manufacturing of 3.0-litre diesel engines used for high-end models made by several branches of the Volkswagen group.
Jones Day had been asked by Volkswagen in September 2015 to conduct an internal investigation into the Dieselgate facts, and to represent Volkswagen to the US enforcement authorities. Jones Day's activities included investigations at Audi through a number of its German lawyers.
During the dawn-raid at the law firm the authorities obtained 185 document files as well as data stored on the IT system reflecting the findings of the internal investigations.
Legal remedies taken by the client and the law firm against the dawn raid and seizure of this information were not successful – the first and second instance courts held that provisions of the German Code of Criminal Procedure (Strafprozessordnung - StPO) relevant for the protection of the lawyer-client privilege did not apply for various factual as well as legal reasons.
These Code provisions basically prohibit the seizure of written communication between the suspect of a crime and its lawyer and records prepared by the lawyer in this regard. Further, these provisions limit investigative measures against lawyers, and prohibit the use of evidence gathered by such prohibited seizure or measures in court.
The client, the law firm and three of its German lawyers raised several constitutional complaints with the Federal Constitutional Court, arguing a breach of their fundamental rights through the seizure and confirming court decisions. Further, the law firm applied for an interim injunction to prevent the authorities from reviewing the seized information, until the Federal Constitutional Court ruled on the constitutional complaints. The Federal Constitutional Court in July 2017 granted such interim relief for a period of six months, and, in January 2018, prolonged the relief for further six month.
However, on 27 June this year the Federal Constitutional Court, in three rulings, decided not to admit any of the constitutional complaints for a ruling on the merits, arguing that the use of the relevant provisions by the authorities and courts does not give rise to specific concerns under constitutional law. Specifically, it held that Volkswagen is not violated in its right for informational self-determination nor of its right to a fair trial.
Further, US based Jones Day was held to be unable to lodge a constitutional complaint under the German constitution at all, for being neither a domestic nor an EU legal entity, among other things as it did not demonstrate an effective place of management within Germany or the EU.
These rulings are not subject to appeal. It means the authorities can now access the documents and data and enhance their ongoing investigations with this information.
Consistent with case law
The legal reasoning adopted by the Federal Constitutional Court is in line with a narrow legal view taken by the prevailing opinion by German courts and scholars on the provisions prohibiting the seizure of written communication between the suspect of a crime and an lawyer and records prepared by the lawyer in this regard.
According to this narrow view, in summary, the provision only protects the specific relation of trust between a person being charged with a crime, and the lawyer defending this person in criminal proceedings.
The first prominent case law to this effect dates from 2010, when the regional court of Hamburg ruled in favour of the local prosecutors who had dawn-raided the Hamburg offices of Freshfields, seizing interview protocols made in the course of internal investigations on behalf of HSH Nordbank to gather evidence against board members of HSH Nordbank in breach of trust investigations.
Thus, unless the prosecutors investigate against the client or clients who have instructed the law firm with internal investigations, and such internal investigation is being made for the purpose of defending this client, information obtained and prepared by the law firm is not protected by the lawyer-client privilege. Rather, it may be seized and used by the enforcement authorities.
Although this position has been widely disputed with valid legal arguments, it continues to apply in light of the recent rulings.
Further, materials produced or held by in-house counsel engaged in internal investigations are per se not protected by the German lawyer-client privilege, but can be generally seized without limitations at the corporation.
Change in the law in the pipeline
The recent decisions add fuel to the flames of an ongoing political discussion whether the relevant provisions should be actively changed by the legislator. It seems inconsistent to encourage businesses to implement compliance measures including internal investigations, while at the same time putting them at risk that findings obtained at great efforts and cost get out control if seized and used by the authorities, with potentially detrimental liability effects for the business, its managers and employees.
In its coalition agreement of March this year, the governing coalition in Germany agreed, among other things, to enact specific legal requirements for internal investigations, in particular with respect to the seizure of documents and requirements for dawn-raids, and create legal incentives for internal investigations and the voluntary disclosure of respective findings.
The Federal Ministry of Justice has been instructed to provide a draft bill in this regard. However, it is not yet known if and when a draft bill will be presented, and to what extent such draft reflects, confirms or changes the current legal position.
Actions for businesses and general counsel in particular
Although the recent rulings highlight the limitations that apply to lawyer-client privilege in Germany, there are steps general counsel can take in preparation and execution of internal investigations to protect sensitive information from those investigations from seizure.
Munich-based Dr. Eike W. Grunert is an expert in compliance at Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind Out-Law.com.
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If the Liberal Democrats manage to cling on to 50 seats at next year's general election, it will be a stunning escape.
It's possible that Nick Clegg's party could be humiliated and finish with just 20-odd seats.
Such a result would be unfair. The Liberal Democrats have made mistakes in government. But arguably the biggest was made before the coalition came into being.
In their 2010 manifesto, the Liberal Democrats pledged to scrap unfair tuition fees, a promise they failed to deliver on when in government, causing deep and lasting damage to their credibility.
In retrospect, what they – and indeed all the parties – failed to consider was the possibility that the 2010 election could have resulted in a coalition. It's a mistake no one should make next year.
Liberal Democrat popularity has suffered particularly badly in areas where they were challenging Labour. They include the North East.
In 2010, the Liberal Democrat harboured rosy hopes of challenging or even toppling Labour in five urban seats in the region – Durham, Blaydon and all three Newcastle seats. They fell short and it's very difficult to see them mounting any kind of challenge in those seats next year – or anywhere else in the urban North East.
Yet, the Liberal Democrats did the right thing in 2010. The political arithmetic of the election meant a coalition with the Conservatives was the only realistic option.
It's possible that the Liberal Democrats could be a junior partner in another coalition next year. They have to ask themselves if that is what they really want, or if it is not time, to paraphrase former leader David Steel, to go back to their constituencies and prepare for opposition.


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According to the
Financial Times
, the johnson has "decisively shifted" away from the prospect of a no-deal Brexit and is focused on a compromise largely based on Theresa May's withdrawal agreement.
The paper seems to be relying for its information on "Number 10 officials" who are telling it that the johnson team has drawn up detailed plans under which a deal would be secured at the October European Council.
The johnson, we are then told, is planning to force this new deal through parliament in just ten days - including holding late-night and weekend sittings. And this, in a somewhat circular argument, is taken as a further sign of Downing Street's determination to negotiate an orderly exit from the EU.
Padding out these remarkable assertions, the
calls in aid "officials in Dublin and Brussels" – anonymous, of course – who claim that there are "signs of movement" from the johnson as it searches for a compromise on the Irish backstop.
Even though we learn that both sides "remain far apart", some of those fabulous, anonymous "EU diplomats" come to the rescue, telling us that talks last Friday in Brussels between the Commission and UK negotiators "had been more productive than previous meetings".
An EU diplomatic note says that the UK seems willing to revert to some of Mrs May's arrangements on preventing animal health checks at the Irish border. But this same note says the UK is even "considering" keeping Northern Ireland aligned with future EU rule changes – something which has been comprehensively rubbished over the last few days.
Gradually, then, the
"scoop" unravels. Diplomats are cautioning that "important points remained unresolved", and sorting the animal health checks "would be only part of the solution for avoiding a hard Irish border".
Not only that, we see the same complaint rehearsed, of which we have heard so much of late: the UK has yet to make written proposals. This leaves EU officials "worried" about the lack of time left to secure any new agreement before 31 October.
All of this, inevitably, renders the
more than a little insubstantial. The paper can do little more than hang its Will o' Wisp story with the johnson meeting in Luxembourg tomorrow, allowing an inference that this is all part of the progress towards a deal.
For the rest, this castle of conjecture is used as a base for an elaborate plan crafted by Nikki da Costa, the johnson's head of legislative affairs. She, apparently, has told colleagues that,
a deal emerges from the next European Council, it could be passed into law before 31 October.
But that, of course, rests on the surmise that a deal will emerge – which is very far from a given. In fact, taking everything that we have learned over the past weeks, we are no closer to a deal than we have ever been.
Needless to say, the slender basis of the
report does not deter
The Sun
from indulging in its coprophagic tendencies. It copies out the substance of the
claims with not the slightest attempt at critical appraisal.
On an entirely different planet, though, is the
Sunday Mirror
which has the johnson set to deliver a "tongue-lashing" to Juncker on Monday, telling him: "Don't you dare offer me a Brexit extension". Gearing up for "a fiery showdown", it plans to warn the Commission president that it will reject it out of hand if he does.
We will doubtless be pleased to learn that Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay will be on hand to hold the johnson's coat "when things get heated". It plans to say "in uncompromising terms" that it intends to defy parliament's demand to reject no-deal and extend our EU membership by three months. It will then tell Juncker: "Forget MPs' Surrender Act. I don't want, won't negotiate and won't accept another delay".
With that, we are told, the johnson is to set the EU a deadline of the October European Council to strike an agreement. If that deadline is not met, we will leave without a deal on 31 October. This fictional account, however, is nothing compared with the
Mail on Sunday
, which delves into comic-book territory for its front page report (pictured).
It has the johnson likening himself with the Incredible Hulk. It tells us that if negotiations break down, it will ignore the Commons vote ordering him to delay the UK's departure, adding: "The madder Hulk gets, the stronger Hulk gets".
One wonders if it is possible to get any lower in terms of rhetoric, especially when it comes with a heavy dose of self-delusion as the johnson claims that "a huge amount of progress is being made" on the supposed negotiations.
To back that up, we are led to believe that "No 10 strategists" have devised a "secret plan" – so secret that it is known only to the johnson and three key advisers - which they claim will allow them to ignore the Benn Act without breaking the law. Baldrick, no doubt, was heavily involved in formulating this "cunning plan" before it was passed over to the Incredible Hulk for execution.
From here, it's beginning to look as if the madness that has infected the political classes has now spread to the media which – if one is to take the examples cited – has abandoned any pretence of adult reporting and commentary. Instead, we are getting a diet of fictional dribble. Mostly, there is not the slightest attempt to stand up the stories published with simple little things like evidence.
Where these reports are seeking to deal with topical events, though,
The Sunday Times
wallows in Cameron retrospectives, preferring the easy bait of an ex-prime minister's memoirs to the labour of actually delivering hard news on what may be a pivotal week in the progress of Brexit – once the Hulk has finished ripping Brussels apart.
Even the
succumbs to this temptation, offering us as its lead headline, a quote from ex-PM David Cameron: "Johnson is a liar who only backed Leave to help his career". As before, Cameron also digs into Michael Gove, calling him a "foam-flecked Faragist" whose one quality was "disloyalty".
I must say, I cannot remember when I last saw a serving prime minister described as a "liar" on the front page of a Sunday newspaper – if at all – much less being called that by one of his predecessors. And rarely has one seen a former prime minister be so acerbic about former colleagues.
That the johnson is a liar is so much part of the political territory though, that it passes without challenge – such a pretty pass has our politics come to. But between the lies of our prime minister in office and the fantasy renditions of the media, we are entering a new realm of madness where reality has gone on an extended holiday.
Amongst other things, this coverage confirms that politics is a nasty place, populated by small-minded, self-interested people who seem to have little concern for the greater good. Perhaps it was always like that, and the stress of Brexit has made it more visible, although I would venture that we are breaking new ground – or plumbing new depths.
Whatever the actuality, we are being blindsided by a partisan media which has long given up retailing objective news, and by politicians who seem to have lost any touch with reality. And here we have the ultimate contradiction: in an era of information, the darkness is descending.
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The route of the Bears Walk leads over asphalt, slightly undulating shell paths and about three kilometers of beach. Forests, dunes, moors, polders and wide beaches form the backdrop of this particular marathon.
The trail leads along asphalt roads, gently sloping shells trails, the beach (about three kilometers), forests, dunes, heaths and polders. The start and finish is at the base of the special Brandaris.
The Bears Walk Terschelling Marathon is one of the toughest in the country. Especially when the wind picks up, you can get to the bucket. Because look at this beautiful North Sea island but once shelter!
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The Guittard Chocolate Company is one of only ten chocolate makers in the US, and one of few that works directly with growers, long before harvest. An expert team at Guittard travels the world, working closely with growers to assess the development of individual crops and to oversee the fermentation and drying process of the cacao beans. Whether working with the bold and traditional, or the unique flavors and characteristics of rare heirloom varieties, Guittard is constantly searching for that elusive blend or single origin bean from which to develop a whole new and exciting chocolate experience. The Guittard sugar free dark chocolate wafers are a classic, timeless master piece of a confectionery chocolate.
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Wednesday, October 18, 2017
More Super 8 Monsters
This year my collection of Super 8 Monster movies has increased 300 fold (mainly cause i started with like one last year). While I planned to only buy these in the wild, some good deals on our vintage toys facebook group combined with Rodan coming from a generous friend makes me a happy boy.
I'm picky what monster movies I get on Super 8 but honestly Toho, Hammer and Harryhausen are everything right about the genre to me.
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- Ace Hamilton said...
I have some of these you might be interested in, like Destroy All Monsters.
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Several million patients suffer from nonhealing wounds in a variety of anatomical sites, costing the health system millions of dollars. The cost and management of these wounds varies in different centers. For example, the cost of managing a diabetic foot infection for approximately two weeks in one center is between $20,000-$25,000 but may be quite different in another center. Prior to the advent of the wound VAC, the treatment of nonhealing wounds consisted of traditional modalities, such as wet-to-dry dressings, debridement, and topical antibiotics, with closure of these wounds taking several weeks or months. The process of wound healing is a complex one, consisting of cell migration leading to repair and closure of wounds. The process also needs removal of debris, control of infection, clearance of inflammation, angiogenesis, deposition of granulation tissue, contraction, remodeling of the connective tissue matrix, and maturation. If any of these steps fail, a chronic open wound without anatomical or functional integrity results. Chronic wounds may be associated with pressure, trauma, venous insufficiency, diabetes, arterial disease, or prolonged immobilization. These wounds result in prolonged hospitalization, high risk of infection, and result in billions of dollars in healthcare costs. The advent of the wound VAC has substantially increased wound closure rates and reduced morbidity and health costs for many patients. We present the clinical features, isolated pathogens, and healing results of 42 patients seen in our institution with sternal, spinal, and lower-extremity wounds treated with antimicrobial therapy, debridement, and wound VAC placement. cialis canadian pharmacy


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Sunday, July 12, 2020
Happy birthday to Dan Edelman, now 90 years old.
I first met Dan when he visited what was then the Ed Moser & Associates' offices back in 1986. Dan was conducting a site-visit as part of the due diligence of becoming a member of the Edelman Network.
Our agency passed muster and we became the Arizona affiliate of the Edelman network.
Following our acceptance into the network, I was representing the agency at our first affiliate's dinner in Houston in 1987. When I entered the dining hall, there was only one seat remaining, so I took it without any fanfare. Upon settling in, I realized that sitting next to me was Dan. I was 26-years-old at the time, a newbie in public relations and a bit in awe of the larger-than-life icon in the industry. He made me feel quite welcome, comfortable and proud to be a part of the Edelman Network.
There were a few more affiliates' meetings and dinners over the years and I was always pleased to have been on a first-name basis with one of the industry's pioneers.
And now that HMA Public Relations is celebrating 30 years in business, I can look back on our time as an Edelman affiliate with fond memories – especially knowing that it was a precursor to the Public Relations Global Network, which was founded by a group of former Edelman affiliates.
You are so right about Dan. I worked at Edelman Chicago for 25+ yeas and have had the pleasure of working across the hall from him for most of those years. I so enjoyed his stories of the beginning days at the Merchandise Mart. Wishing you a very happy 90th birthday and many more to come Dan Edelman!


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Vilu Reef Beach and Spa Resort is one of Maldives premier resorts, we spare no efforts in creating a splendid Island holiday experience thats guaranteed to bring back fond memories for every guest. You will be pampered from top to toe with our suite of amenities and warm, personalized service, whether staying in one of our 60 Beach Villas, 29 Jacuzzi Water Villas, 05 Honeymoon Water Villas or 06 Water Villa with Pool. If the occasion calls for, our prestigious Presidential Water Suite will undoubtedly transform your stay here into the Maldives holiday of a lifetime.
Inspired by the tranquil perfection of nature, each villa is distinguished by its circular architecture and spiral roof modelled after the renowned Nautilus shell. The same attention to detail and celebration of beauty and harmony permeate every aspect of the villa, from its individually appointed teak furnishings to its en-suite bathroom with open-air enclosed courtyard for maximum privacy. To complete this luxurious holiday experience, make your way through the double glass panelled doors onto a vast timber deck and marvel at the sweeping views of the beach and lagoon.
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- Swimming Pool
- Jewelry and souvenir boutiques
- In-house doctor and clinic
- Sun Art Gallery
- A fully equipped fitness center
- Wi-fi in all guest rooms
- Internet access and reading corner
- International Direct dialing (from all villas)
- Satellite TV
- Laundry Service
- Foreign currency exchange
- Baby sitting service (children over 2 years)
- Children�s playground
- Multi-lingual staff
- 24 hour guest assistance
- Vilu Reef Beach & Spa Resort accepts (Visa/MasterCard/American Express)
An enviable range of recreational activities are available at the resort including the adrenaline pumping Water Sports , adventurous and exciting Excursion trips and land sports to plan out the day. Come evening, the Nautilus Bar is the socializing hub, with a variety of entertainment including crab racing, live band music and discos.
|Travel Dates
|4 nights / 5 days
|7 nights / 8 days
|01 Sept - 31 Oct
|R25 340.00 p.p.s.
Traveler Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Current reviews - 5 posted
Wonderful Holiday
Author: Samatha Edwards
Posted: Wednesday, May 23 2012, 08:57:17
Having spent some time reviewing islands, my friend and I decided upon Vilu Reef for our holiday and we were not at all disappointed. Our holiday, from the moment we arrived to our departure, was excellent. Our room was cleaned twice a day, clean towels every day (both beach and bathroom), we did wish we had chosen a beach villa as you cannot see the sea from the garden rooms but hey they are only seconds away ! The island is always clean and tidy, the food choice at the main restaurant is amazing and the chefs - I have never come across such a welcoming and happy group on any of the other islands I have visited. Well done Vilu Reef, you should be very proud of your staff as they made our holiday - particularly those at the pool bar ! I have read other reviews about the local island being so close but it was not a problem for us at all. So if you still deciding on which island to choose to go to, why not try Vilu Reef, I certainly will be returning, hopefully next year !
Ultimate Resort Experience
Author: Sharon Willis
Posted: Wednesday, May 23 2012, 08:53:04
Wonderful place for a wonderful stay. Outstanding rooms, food and staff. A true corner of paradise. I spent my honeymoon there, two weeks and memories of one of my best holidays, ever. Should you ever visit Maldives, make sure you go to vilu reef. A true dream come true! A special mention goes to the water bungalows on the Indian ocean.
Lovely Resort
Author: Anton Theron
Posted: Wednesday, May 23 2012, 08:45:10
Just back from a week at Vilu Reef. We had a really great time staying in a Water Villa on the sunset side. The room is lovely and light with windows on two sides, a large veranda, and great views of the ocean. Great large classy bathroom with big separate shower. The veranda was nicely shaded in the morning, with a cooling sea breeze. It was v hot when we were there, and the sun was also v strong, so take extra strong sun lotion, factor 15 was not enough!
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text: case Getting Ready to Fight the Climate Change with MIREGAS Finland Share Sustainability Vaisala, together with Technical Research Centre of Finland VTT Ltd and their European partners, is developing revolutionary LED-based technology for gas sensing: MIREGAS – Mid-IR Source for Gas Sensing. The new Mid-IR multi-gas product aims to be the world's fastest and most accurate to detect and analyze greenhouse gases with a single sensor. MIREGAS project aims to develop a novel Mid-IR light source that can be used for spectroscopic gas analysis. The multinational MIREGAS project group is creating an adjustable device that uses only one light source, as opposed to several lasers. The light source utilizes technology that was originally developed for optical communications applications. Compared to conventional gas sensor technologies, the concept provides better accuracy at a lower price. Multisensing Fast and Affordable The MIREGAS device can make multiple measurements with one tunable and switchable multichannel optical filter and pick out individual gases from a mixture of emissions, including methane, ethane, butane, propane, CO2, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide and benzene. It has the potential to detect numerous gases simultaneously, making it very applicable in both industrial process and environmental monitoring. The project will fill a gap in the market, as affordable sources with comparable performance are not available. Conventional gas sensors can cost several tens of thousands of euros. Products based on MIREGAS technology will be less expensive with the light source having the potential to reach manufacturing cost in the range of only some hundreds of euros per unit. Fighting the Megatrends Some possibilities for future applications are for example safety-related gas measurements; when extremely low concentrations of greenhouse gases are monitored in processes quickly and accurately, the process can be optimized and adjusted swiftly. This leads to reduced emissions. Similarly, possible gas leaks can be detected immediately in the initial phase. Yet another possible application could be high voltage asset condition monitoring. With the new MIREGAS technology, Vaisala could offer even more means to fight for energy and resource efficiency, against urbanization's effects, and possibly even against climate change. As the technology leader in environmental and industrial measurement, Vaisala aims to commence product research and development project with MIREGAS in 2019–2020. "We expect the technologies developed within the consortium will enable us to reach a new level of selectivity and accuracy in multi-gas measurements at competitive price levels. This would open new business opportunities and still strengthen our technological position in providing gas measurements for demanding applications," says Senior Research Scientist Sami Virtanen from Vaisala. Working Together for Horizon 2020 The MIREGAS-project is a three-year project and will be completed during 2018. In 2017, the project advanced promisingly. The team overcame one of the biggest technological challenges already, which was the LED light source development work done in Tampere. The project is part of the biggest EU research and innovation program ever: Horizon 2020 (H2020). With the objective to drive economic growth, Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union, a Europe 2020 flagship initiative aimed at securing Europe's global competitiveness. MIREGAS has brought together world-leading European institutes and multinational companies. The scientist consortium is composed of seven partners: Vaisala, AirOptic, Vigo, GasSecure, Tampere University of Technology, ITME and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. The partners represent the complete value chain from devices and components to gas sensor manufacturers. The Optoelectronics Research Centre at the Tampere University of Technology in Finland will be responsible for developing innovative superluminescent LED technology, and ITME (PL) will develop moldable Mid-IR lenses. As the industrial partner, Vaisala (FI) together with AirOptic (PL), GasSecure (NO) and VIGO (PL), brings its competences in the areas of gas sensing and Mid-IR sensor fabrication, at the same time validating the technologies developed by the consortium. The MIREGAS Project Objectives Use of infrared absorption measurement principle in gas sensing at 2.7 … 3.5 µm wavelength band with up to 100 nm range; Obtain at least 10 times better signal to noise ratio compared to thermal emitters when using a Super luminescent Light Emitting Diode (SLED) emitter. Achieving specificity and "re-programmability" of response for different types of target gases by utilizing a novel filtering technique based on the use of a Si Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC). Spectral resolution 10 times better compared to conventional filters used currently in gas sensors. Capability for fine tuning the filtering response up to 1 nm resolution, allowing for probing single absorption lines. Manufacturing costs less than 300€/unit (with 5,000 units/year for an example product) when utilizing advanced integration and automated assembling technologies and molded Mid-IR optics. Possibility to upscale production and reduce unit cost. Concept The MIREGAS source is a programmable, multi-wavelength, Mid-IR source for Mid-IR gas sensor applications in 2.7 µm to 3.5 µm wavelength range. In the MIREGAS concept, the optical measurement bands are selected with a Si PIC filter from the emission spectra of a wide-band (100nm) SLED light source. The PIC filter includes filtering function to select spectral bands, switching or modulating function to switch required band(s) to the output or to modulate the selected output, and tuning function to wavelength-tune the selected outputs.


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Lendingkart, Online loans start-up has raised $10.5 million from Singapore-based Sistema Asia Fund and existing investors. Bertelsmann India Investment, Mayfield India, Saama Capital, India Quotient and Darrin Capital Management also invested in the latest round.
Related: The Most common mistakes that startup founders make when pitching to investors?
Lendingkart Technologies Private Limited is a fin-tech startup in the working capital space. It was founded in 2014 by Lunia and Mukul Sachan.
The Company has developed technology tools based on big data analysis which facilitates lenders to evaluate borrower's credit worthiness and provides other related services.
Related: Biggest failure in life turning into most successful persons in India
Lendingkart Finance Limited (formerly Aadri Infin Limited), is a non-deposit taking NBFC, providing SME lending in India. The Company aims to transform small business lending by making it convenient for SMEs to access credit easily. The Company uses technology and analytics tools, analyzing thousands of data points from various data sources to assess the creditworthiness of small businesses rapidly and accurately.
Currently, Lendingkart Finance has its reach over 720 cities and towns in India. It offers collateral-free loans ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 10 lakh to small businesses.
"We are excited to have Sistema Asia Fund on board and look forward to further building our relationships with existing investors who continue to bring to the table fresh perspectives and strategic insights on market dynamics of current and future trends," said Harshvardhan Lunia, co-founder and chief executive, Lendingkart.
Also Read: Top startups in Bangalore to look at in 2017
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Though warm, moist conditions can sometimes breed mosquitoes, they can also create great habitat for more valued beings:
Music doodle by my husband who prefers to remain anonymous.
Walking along the creek at twilight is really like walking into the land of Fairy.
Willowbrook Reach is a publicly accessible wild habitat right in the middle of the city of Austin, Texas. Unlike most of the creeks in Austin by some miracle or sheer luck this area of the Upper Boggy Creek watershed has remained largely untouched over the years. The area is maintained by the Friends and Lovers of Willowbrook Reach. It takes more than neglect to keep a wild space wild.
A more gruesome firefly video (and not just because of the poor focus) below:
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All seven games will be in Canton this weekend before shifting to Columbus
CANTON TWP. Jerry Snodgrass doesn't know if the state football finals will return to Canton.
All he knows is Canton will be in the discussion.
"Oh, absolutely. Absolutely they will," said Snodgrass, the executive director of the Ohio High School Athletic Association. "I'm going to say this firsthand. Since I started coming to the state football finals in Stark County and Canton years ago, I saw how much it means to the community, from the person parking someone's car in the yard to the person watching it to the person reading it in the paper the next day to see who won.
"That's the beauty of it being here and I'm looking forward to this weekend because of it."
For the second straight year, Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium will host all seven state championship games, beginning with Thursday's Division II matchup between Massillon and Hoban.
The games likely will return to Columbus for the next two years, although nothing has been finalized, Snodgrass said. Ohio Stadium hosted the finals from 2014-16.
"The challenge for me is that the initial negotiations started before me," said Snodgrass, who spoke at Monday's Hall of Fame Luncheon Club meeting at Tozzi's on 12th. "I put a Jan. 1 timetable on it, so we have it lock, stock and barrel finalized."
Snodgrass was promoted to commissioner in May, three months ahead of schedule, and was initially juggling his new duties with his old ones as director of sport management and an administrator for more than a dozen sports.
"I'm just now getting my hands on this (the finals) and I told people, 'Let's put it on the table what we're going to do,'" Snodgrass said. "This being our last weekend of (fall) tournaments, I'm really looking forward to it."
Stark County hosted the games every year from 1990-2013 and Canton officials have made it clear that the city wants to hold the finals as often as possible, even if that means rotating it every few years between Canton and Columbus. Problem is, the city is at a disadvantage because Columbus can offer a central location and a chance for kids to play at Ohio Stadium.
For Canton to compete, it needs to do more than draw compliments this weekend. It needs to draw fans, too. Overall attendance actually increased by about 6,000 fans last year compared to the 2016 games in Columbus and this weekend's attendance should get a healthy bump from Massillon fans. But the other six games need solid crowds, too.
"There's no question that some of the decision will be about finances; it has to be," Snodgrass said. "And there are so many moving parts to this. Some are projected revenues, some are guaranteed revenues and I have to get my hands around that."
Canton does have an advantage in one area: hospitality. Hosting the state finals means more to the people here than it does to Columbus, something Snodgrass feels every time he comes here.
"I love to see how much you embrace high school football," Snodgrass said. "It is awesome here in Stark County. I know this weekend, people who have never been here before, I know when they come for the first time they are totally blown away from the experience.
"Something I've said since I've been on the (OHSAA) boards — it's part of the fiber of Stark County. How great you make it. Even if you don't come to a game, there's something there that you've done that just embodies the spirit of everything here."
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Lionel Messi has been banned for four international matches by FIFA for verbally abusing an assistant referee during Argentina's win over Chile.
The Barcelona forward has been handed a four-game punishment and won't be allowed to play against Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay and Venezuela – all because of a sweary altercation with a match official.
The game will be played at Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz, and will tough enough as it is due to the breathtaking altitude. It is a retrospective punishment for insulting Brazilian assistant ref Dewson Silva during Argentina's 1-0 win over Chile last week.
Messi was caught on camera referring to the "the c*** of [Silva's] mother" after a decision was given against him. Match referee Sandro Ricci didn't see or hear the incident and so the retrospective punishment was permissible.