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1.1 The Board shall be known as the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board (SORRB).

Legal Authority

2.1 The Sexual Offender Registration Review Board was created by O.C.G.A. § 42-1-13 and became effective on July 1, 2006. This Code section sets forth the membership requirements for the Board.

2.2 The Board’s duty is to determine the likelihood that a sexual offender will engage in another crime against a victim who is a minor or in another dangerous sexual offense is set forth in O.C.G.A. § 42-1-14.

3.1 The Board’s purpose is to protect Georgia’s children and communities at large by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest risk of sexually re-offending.

4.1 Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 42-1-13, Board membership must include three (3) professionals licensed under Title 43 and knowledgeable in the field of the behavior and treatment of sexual offenders, at least one (1) representative from a victims’ rights advocacy group or agency and at least two (2) representatives from law enforcement, each of whom is either employed by a law enforcement agency as a certified police officer under Tittle 35 or retired from such employment. O.C.G.A § 2-1-13(a) outlines appointment of Board members by the Governor of the State of Georgia and their terms. Any changes to O.C.G.A. § 42-1-13 shall automatically change this paragraph as well. The requirements of O.C.G.A. § 42-1-13 shall control.

4.2 Any board member who serves in a statutorily named capacity who has a change in their eligibility status shall notify the Board Chair and Executive Director immediately so their statutory seat can be reassigned.

Conduct Unbecoming of a Board Member

5.1 If a Board member is arrested and charged with a crime, the member shall notify the Chair and the Executive Director of such arrest and the charges he or she is facing. When the Chair or Executive Director become aware of such an arrest, The Executive Director, on behalf of the Chair and Board, will then notify the Governor’s Office of the arrest, so that the Governor’s Office can decide if the Board member needs to be removed from the Board.

6.1 The Board shall elect from its membership a Chairman and a Vice Chairman. The offices of the Chairman and Vice Chairman shall be elected from among the members of the Board, to serve a term of two years and the option of re-election for an additional two year term. Officers shall be elected at the last meeting prior to August 31 of each year and shall serve a term beginning September 1 of the year through the succeeding year’s final Board meeting.

6.2 Chair: The powers and duties of the Chair shall be as follows:

(a) Preside at all meetings of the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board and conduct said meetings in an orderly and impartial manner so as to permit a free and full discussion by the membership of such matters as may be before the board;

(b) Have the same voting rights as any regular member;

(c) Establish and create any committees as may be deemed necessary or requested by the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board;

(d) Authenticate by his or her signature all official actions and/or resolutions adopted by the Board;

(e) Perform such other duties as the Board my delegate to him or her.

6.3 Vice Chair: The powers and duties of the Vice Chair shall be as follows:

(a) Perform all duties of the Chair in the absence of the Chair, or in the event of the inability of the Chair to act;

(b) Have the same voting rights as any regular members; and

(c) Perform such other duties as the Board may delegate to him or her.

7.1 The Board shall adhere to the requirements of the Georgia Open Meetings Act.

7.2 Meetings will be held at the Agency’s office unless the Board designates an alternative location.

7.3 The date and time for the Board meetings for the upcoming calendar year will be set no later than the regularly scheduled December meeting of the Board. Any change in the meeting schedule, during any calendar year, must be voted on by the members of the Board.

8.1 Board members are expected to attend the regular meetings of the Board. Members may attend in person or by teleconference.

9.1 A quorum (50% plus 1 of the total current Board Membership) must be present in all matters brought before the Board. If recusals prevent a case from having a quorum, the case will be postponed until the next regular meeting. The specific classification of each case will be determined by the majority of those present and voting.

Parliamentary Authority

10.1 The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the Board in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws and any special rules of order in the Board may adopt.

Amendment of Bylaws

11.1 These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of the Board by a 2/3 vote of those present and voting, provided that the amendment has been submitted in writing at the previous regular meeting.

11.12 Should the Board’s governing statutes be amended, the bylaws will automatically be amended to incorporate such changes where applicable.


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The magnificently named SIR WALDO WEATHERS is a sax man from the home of Mohammed Ali – Louisville. He has a most peculiar but varied CV. For instance, Waldo is the only black sax man in the Country Hall of Fame – an honour no doubt stemming from his work with country legend Charley Pride. His lordship has also worked with people like Phil Collins and blues man Johnny Taylor. But Waldo’s most famous association is with James Brown. He joined the Godfather’s band in 1992 and stayed for 15 years playing with JB live and in the studio.

At the moment Waldo works out of Stuttgart, Germany where he’s a big draw on the live circuit – busy now promoting his solo LP – ‘Be Friends’. The concise ten tracker, like the man’s CV, is very varied. The first two cuts – ‘Our Day Will Come’ (no, not the Ruby and the Romantics classic) and the album title cut seem to be inspired by Chic. They both boast danceable beats and the distinctive Nile Rodgers guitar sound… though the vocals make the end product a little rough round the edges. Waldo pays homage to his old boss on ‘Do The Waldo’ (complete with JB samples) while on the intro to ‘The Message’ he channels the sound of Barry White. On the rousing instrumental, ‘Life’, Sir W gets to show off his sax skills while elsewhere there are slow meanders like ‘Weekend’ which add variety to the set which, though not polished and air brushed like most modern soul, is tough, rough and peculiarly honest in its sound.

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Smiles are one of the few features that can withstand the test of time. A study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) finds that a great smile has a large influence on making a lasting first impression. Here at Southern Dental Care, we want to help you make the best first impression you can through our variety of cosmetic dentistry services!

Why is our New Orleans cosmetic dentistry office the right option for you?

We offer affordable options

Our office offers teeth whitening and veneers, two of the most popular affordable cosmetic dentistry procedures today. Both options provide a solution to stained or yellowed teeth, and veneers can also be used to change the shape, size, or length of teeth. If you’re happy with the size and shape of your teeth but want to add some sparkle to your smile, we recommend our teeth whitening services. Our patients have the option of getting in-office treatments, where our professionals can treat you with a stronger product, or getting take-home kits. Veneers can help correct gaps in teeth, chipped or broken teeth, and worn down teeth with.

Our procedures can help prevent cavities and aid with pain

Although our cosmetic treatments are only designed for aesthetic purposes, some also offer additional benefits for your teeth and health.

Our Six Month Smiles program provides patients with straighter teeth in six months or less! This program works to quickly correct the cosmetic appearance of the teeth that show when you smile. In addition to crooked teeth, Six Month Smiles can be used to correct crowded teeth and gaps in your smile, thus helping prevent future cavities.

While many of us only know of the cosmetic uses for Botox®, it is also used in a number of therapeutic and medical applications. Botox® is an approved treatment of chronic migraines, TMJ, eye spasms, shoulder pain, neck pain, and excessive sweating.

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Our New Orleans cosmetic dentistry office wants you to feel confident in your smile! Tooth erosion, staining, and losing teeth are common effects of aging. Often, these effects can lead to loss of confidence with age, but, by correcting these minor issues with our services, we can help you look years younger and get your confidence back. We offer a variety of services, including dental implants, bridges, dentures, and partials in order to fix missing teeth. Each service offers a solution to different levels of missing teeth. Don’t hesitate to contact us to schedule a consultation with a Southern Dental Care specialist to determine which treatment is right for you.

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Our office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and we are also available on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. solely for scheduling appointments. Give us a call today at (504) 347-1014.

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Futuristic and fantastic - the Ariya is a concept that pushes electric SUV to new levels

Modern is simply not a dynamic enough descriptor for the new electric SUV from Nissan.

The concept for the Ariya has been previewed at the Tokyo Motor Show and it is pushing all boundaries with its futuristic styling; a muscular build with solid, sturdy 21-inch alloys that set is firm on the road. And yet it still manages to be elegant, drawing your eye from end to end thanks to elongated, swooping roofline.

The LED illuminated Nissan badge adds distinction to the front grille section which looks crisp and clean - much like the electric engine inside. And on the topic of the inside, the interior envelops you in a full circle of classy LEDs, while the dash display has numerous touch sensitive controls that are all in line with the modernity of the external design.

It’s a classy piece of design and we can’t wait to get it into the South West Nissan showrooms, which we anticipate will be in 2021.


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This is a very pretty silver bracelet adorned with a flower, silver leaves, swirls and bead designs by Les Baker jewelry and Navajo made. The bracelet is in a v-shape or also referred to as a sweater bracelet in that it will show or peak below the cuff of a sweater or long sleeve shirt. The bracelet is 1/2" at the center and 1/4" at the sides. This silver bracelet has an inside measurement of 5 1/2" with a 1" gap opening and is adjustable. The silver bracelet fits an average size ladies wrist. Very attractive design.

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Record Breaker! 8th Alien Planet Found Around Distant Star

The discovery of an eighth planet around the star Kepler-90 marks the first time a star system has been found to have the same number of planets as our own solar system. NASA unveiled the discovery Dec. 14, 2017.
The discovery of an eighth planet around the star Kepler-90 marks the first time a star system has been found to have the same number of planets as our own solar system. NASA unveiled the discovery Dec. 14, 2017. (Image credit: NASA/Ames Research Center/Wendy Stenzel )

Our solar system is not alone atop the planet-harboring heap anymore.

Scientists have discovered another world orbiting the star Kepler-90, bringing that system's tally of confirmed planets to eight — the same number as in Earth's solar system (at least according to the International Astronomical Union, which stripped Pluto of its "ninth planet" status back in 2006).

That's one more than the previous extrasolar record, which had been held jointly by Kepler-90 and the TRAPPIST-1 system. [Images: Discovery of 8th Planet in Kepler-90 System with Google AI]

The research team found the new planet, known as Kepler-90i — as well as another world in a different system — after analyzing archival data from NASA's Kepler mission using Google machine-learning techniques.

"Just as we expected, there are exciting discoveries lurking in our archived Kepler data, waiting for the right tool or technology to unearth them," Paul Hertz, director of NASA's Astrophysics Division in Washington, D.C., said in a statement. "This finding shows that our data will be a treasure trove available to innovative researchers for years to come."

The Kepler space telescope launched in March 2009. During its four-year original mission, the spacecraft scanned 150,000 stars continuously, searching for the tiny brightness dips caused by planets crossing the stars' faces. In 2014, Kepler shifted to a second mission known as K2, during which it hunts for exoplanets on a more limited basis but also makes a variety of other observations.

This planet-hunting work has been incredibly successful. To date, Kepler has discovered more than 2,500 confirmed alien worlds — about two-thirds of all known planets beyond our solar system — as well as more than 2,000 "candidates" that await confirmation by follow-up observations or analysis. (The vast majority of these finds have come from the original-mission observations; the K2 confirmed-planet tally stands at 184.)

But the two new discoveries suggest that many more alien worlds may lurk undiscovered in Kepler's data sets.

The alien planet Kepler-90i, which orbits the star Kepler-90 2,545 light-years from Earth, is seen in this illustration from a NASA video. Kepler-90i is the eighth planet found around its parent star. (Image credit: NASA)

Researchers Christopher Shallue and Andrew Vanderburg — a senior software engineer with Google AI and an astronomer at the University of Texas at Austin, respectively — trained a computer to recognize weak, as-yet-unnoticed exoplanet signals in Kepler data. The duo used a machine-learning approach, basing it on the networks of neurons that populate the human brain.

"In my spare time, I started googling for ‘finding exoplanets with large data sets’ and found out about the Kepler mission and the huge data set available," Shallue said in the same statement. "Machine learning really shines in situations where there is so much data that humans can't search it for themselves."

The scientists tested their software on 15,000 previously vetted Kepler signals, including both confirmed detections and false positives. Shallue and Vanderburg found that the artificial neural network identified such signals correctly 96 percent of the time. [Gallery: A World of Kepler Planets]

So the researchers directed the network to search for additional weak signals in 670 star systems already known to host multiple planets, reasoning that such systems had a good chance of hosting additional, undiscovered worlds.

The eight known exoplanets of the Kepler-90 star system mirrors the arrangement of our own solar system, with smaller planets closer to the parent star and larger worlds further away. NASA unveiled the discovery of the eighth known planet in the system, Kepler-90i, on Dec. 14, 2017. (Image credit: NASA/Ames Research Center/Wendy Stenzel)

And they found two such planets, including Kepler-90i, which lies about 2,545 light-years from Earth. Kepler-90i is probably rocky, like Earth, and it's the third world out from its star, which is a bit hotter than our sun. But the similarities with our home planet probably end there: Kepler-90i completes one orbit every 14.4 Earth days and is therefore probably much too hot to host life. Indeed, average surface temperatures on the planet probably hover around 800 degrees Fahrenheit (430 degrees Celsius), Vanderburg said.

And the Kepler-90 system is far from an exact simulacrum of our own. Though its inner planets are rocky and outer ones are gaseous, this system is much more compact than our solar system — all eight Kepler-90 worlds are closer to their star than Earth is to the sun, the researchers said.

These planets may have migrated inward, toward their host star, over time, they added. But the current configuration, strange as it may seem to us, appears to be relatively stable, Vanderburg said.

The star may host even more planets, he added.

"There's a lot of unexplored real estate in the Kepler-90 system, and it would almost be surprising to me if there weren't any more planets around this star," Vanderburg said during a news conference today (Dec. 14).

The other newfound world, known as Kepler-80g, is the sixth planet known in its system, which is centered around a dwarf star that lies about 1,160 light-years from the sun. Again, this extrasolar system is quite compact; Kepler-80g also takes about two Earth weeks to complete one orbit.

Such work is probably just the beginning for machine-learning exoplanet discovery; Shallue and Vanderburg intend to apply their techniques to Keplerf's entire data set.

"These results demonstrate the enduring value of Kepler’s mission," Kepler project scientist Jessie Dotson, of NASA's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California, said in the same statement.

"New ways of looking at the data — such as this early-stage research to apply machine learning algorithms — promises to continue to yield significant advances in our understanding of planetary systems around other stars," Dotson added. "I'm sure there are more firsts in the data waiting for people to find them."

The new study has been accepted for publication in The Astronomical Journal.

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Thinking about selling a property you own? Learn about the best and worst times to sell your house in Milwaukee in our latest post!

Statistically and logically there are good times and bad times to list a house for sale in Milwaukee. If you are able to, avoid listing during times when it is less likely you will find a buyer quickly. You will also want to avoid attempting to list it when you are stuck in a difficult situation as you will have no guarantee of it selling. Below, we offer some tips on when listing your house in Milwaukee may not be the best choice.

The Worst Times To Sell Your House In Milwaukee

During Foreclosure

If you plan on selling so you can avoid a foreclosure is really risky. When you put your house on MLS, the bank could still take away your property before you get a chance to sell it – as you can never know for sure when the house would sell. However, when you decide do sell your house directly to Sparks Property Investors LLC, there will be no undefined waiting period as you will be provided with a closing date the same day, and it will usually be within a few days, depending on your schedule.

For Another Investment Opportunity

If you have another opportunity on the table, then listing your Milwaukee house is not really a smart idea. When you’ve finished everything, the opportunity may be over and missed. If you are an investor, then you may be left without a property, and there can be not many options on the table anymore. If the property you’ve missed was intended for you, then you may find yourself settling for something that isn’t really your cup of tea.

If The House Needs Work

Historically, houses that need work before move-in aren’t going to perform as houses that are ready for move-in. Not everybody is looking for a fixer-upper. Many people want to be able to move in and be comfortable in the house right away. They don’t want to spend time and money on a house after making such a large purchase.

Investors and professional home buyers are usually a better audience for houses that need work. By selling your house directly and away from the Milwaukee MLS, you’ll be able to find more people who will have an interest in your property. Plus, with a direct sale, you won’t have to worry about commissions, showings, or when the house will sell.

When You Have Tenants

When you are listing your house with tenants in Milwaukee, it is a good idea to wait until your lease is up. If that can’t be done, then you should start a conversation with them, however there are good chances that they won’t be too receptive. When you are showing your house, the tenant will need to make it clean and also to go outside for several hours so they don’t disrupt the showing. Your tenant may not want to cooperate, so a good idea is to offer your tenant to temporarily move to another place so they will be more willing to help you. This is why many home sellers decide to sell directly, so they can eliminate all the additional stress that their tenants can cause them when you’re trying to sell your investment property or house in Milwaukee.

You Have To Move Quickly

Life can come at you pretty fast. There are a number of reasons why someone may need to sell their house in a specific amount of time. Maybe you have to move for a new job, maybe you got accepted to a school out of town, or maybe a sudden illness has caused you to want to be closer to your family. No matter your reason for wanting to sell your Milwaukee house fast, a direct sale to Sparks Property Investors LLC will offer you a guaranteed closing date while a traditional listing will not.

If you need to sell your house fast, selling without an agent or the MLS will give you the peace of mind you need. No matter why you need to sell, you can always count on Sparks Property Investors LLC to make you a fair, no-obligation offer.

In any one of the situations listed above, a direct sale will allow you to sell your house quickly without any hassles or costs. If you have a house you need to sell fast in Milwaukee, consider selling it directly to Sparks Property Investors LLC in order to save yourself time and money on the sale.

Seasonal Advantages

Everyone says spring and summer are the best months for listing a house, but this really depends on your market. A lot of people put their house up for sale over the summer, hoping to be in a new home before the school year starts. If you are selling in the summer, watch out for a flooded market. When you choose to sell your house directly to Sparks Property Investors LLC, you will be able to sell at any time of year without having to worry about costs or delays.

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Best cafés to study in Barcelona

Maybe you’re sick of studying in your dark, interior room. Perhaps you can’t stand to see the same people at the library anymore. These Barcelona cafés offer a tranquil ambience where you can settle in for some deep concentration or meaningful study. We’ve picked our favourites that are all in the vicinity of Academia Speakeasy and have free WiFi.

Best cafés to study in Barcelona

Pudding Coffee Shop

Usually somewhat calm during the day, you’ll walk into Pudding thinking you’ve entered a dream. This quirky place is decorated with an Alice in Wonderland theme. With comfy and numerous seats, you can snack on a salad or sandwich while you get straight to business. One or favorite places to study in Barcelona.

Alsur Café (El Born)

Located in the heart of the Born neighbourhood, Alsur is well-known for their great desserts and brunches. While, there are a few Alsur Cafés sprinkled around the city, this one has a nice cozy back room where you’ll usually find others quietly working alongside you. Why not grab a lunch menu while you memorize some irregular Spanish verbs or add some finishing touches to your paper?

Babèlia Books and Coffee

Situated in the Sant Antoni quarter, Babèlia is more than just a café – it’s also a multilingual bookstore. With hot and cold refreshments and homemade snacks, you’ll feel cozy in this intimate café. They definitely don’t want you camping out for hours with your laptop, but it’s nice for a little break from the ordinary.

Federal Café

Hidden away on a side street off of the Rambla in the Gothic Quarter, this café is quite spacious and they’ve just added an extra area at the back where most of the students or freelancers do their work. With a tasty menu and good coffee, you won’t notice the time fly by when you’re surrounded by like-minded people. The only downside is they don’t let you sit on the terrace if you plan to study or work with your laptop.

Library Lounge

Walking by Library Lounge, you may not even notice it. Doubling as a reception desk for the boutique hotel upstairs, you can study to your heart’s content while sipping on a coffee or smoothie. With quite a quiet atmosphere, and some seating outside, this is one of our favorite spots to lay low and get some work done!

Enter this hidden gem and you won’t feel like you’re “locked up” and studying. The idea behind their restaurant is being able to travel the world through their tropical flavours. Aside from their delicious menu offerings, the space itself provides an airy and calming atmosphere. With a large window that lets in sunshine, you’ll be able to focus on your work while still feeling like you’re not missing out on the beautiful Barcelona day.

Learn and improve your Spanish in Barcelona, one of the world's most vibrant and exciting cities.

Here at Speakeasy you'll find courses for all abilities and timetables, an incredible team of talented and motivated teachers and classmates to share your interests and passions. And if you need a visa for your stay, then of course we're able to help and advise.


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Audrey Gordon's daughter got married  and 32 event professionals made it happen

Audrey Gordon's daughter got married and 32 event professionals made it happen

CHICAGO-BASED EVENT planner Audrey Gordon has been working on special events for nearly 25 years. But when it came time for the event of a lifetime — the wedding of her only daughter — Gordon turned to an event professional to create a spectacular wedding.

Make that 32 event professionals.

In a remarkable collaboration of colleagues and friends, event pros from throughout the U.S. shared their time and talents to create a New Year's Day wedding for Roni Gordon and fiancé Steve Nanini.

The outspoken mother of the bride freely admits she “prayed” for the day that the high school sweethearts would become engaged. Once Gordon got the happy news — in July 2003 — she worked with the pair to set the wedding date. In order to accommodate her future son-in-law's medical school classes, the best option for the wedding was New Year's Day 2005, with the rehearsal dinner on New Year's Eve.

First problem: “I hate New Year's!” Gordon says. But that's when her team of colleagues, whom she usually refers to as her “angel network,” came into play.

Prominent event designer John Daly, CSEP (John Daly Inc., International, Santa Barbara, Calif.), had often promised that when Roni Gordon got married, he would design her flowers. “And I said, ‘Twist my arm,’” Gordon says wryly. With daly on board, gordon began reaching out with phone calls, and her “angels” began to dream up the heavenly wedding. With Chicago's landmark InterContinental Hotel serving as the event venue, the team went to work.

Event designer Richard Carbotti (Perfect Surroundings, Newport, R.I.) and sons Jordan and Evan took charge of the rehearsal dinner. The hotel's Seville Ballroom was transformed into a hip urban nightclub for 150 guests, with acid green and persimmon linen providing punch against a backdrop of sleek white leather furniture. A traditional balloon drop marked the stroke of midnight.

To get guests ready to party again, Dallas-based planners Steve Kemble (Steve Kemble Event Design) and Sheri Pizitz, CSEP, CMP (Events Unlimited), sponsored a breakfast-plus-Bloody-Mary bar the next morning, complete with “recovery kits” including Alka-Seltzer.

In a total turnaround from the rehearsal dinner, Gordon envisioned a lush “Doctor Zhivago” theme for the wedding ceremony. The event team swagged the ceiling of the medieval-style King Arthur Court room, where 232 guests watched the pair exchange vows in a ceremony combining Jewish and Catholic traditions. Gordon's professional poise flagged only for a moment. As she walked down the aisle with her son and daughter, “I was losing my shoes — so I kicked them off!”

After the ceremony, guests moved to the Camelot Room for cocktails and hors d'oeuvre, where they plucked their place cards off a forest of 9-foot driftwood trees created by floral designer Tom Kehoe (Tom Kehoe Design, Chicago). Guests then entered the Grand Ballroom to find each table dressed in custom maize lamour with a bugle-beaded gold sheer overlay from Chicago-based BBJ Linen, and topped with a silver trumpet vase brimming with 100 red roses. They dined on a menu including a filet entree followed by wedding cake and one of Gordon's signature event touches — a sweet table laden with treats ranging from chocolate-dipped fruit to s'mores. Anthony Bollotta, president of San Diego-based Bollotta Entertainment, sang to the couple, and Larry King of Chicago-based Larry King Orchestra said “he never played so long in his whole career!” Gordon says.

As grateful as Gordon is for the remarkable skill and generosity shown by her “angels,” they say they were glad to pitch in.

“We all love Audrey,” says Charles Banfield (Charles Banfield Productions, Los Angeles), who gave design advice and shepherded Roni Gordon through her wedding day. “The choice to help in any way was a joyful and natural one.” Adds lighting designer Raymond Thompson (Images by Lighting, Los Angeles), “It goes back to the mid-1980s when we all met at The Special Event. From our hearts, we wanted to do what we could to help create her fairy-tale wedding.”

Gordon too credits Special Events Magazine and its trade show, The Special Event, with creating her professional network. “Special Events has played a major role in my business growth but, more importantly, gives me the opportunity to ‘schoomze’ with the greatest angel network on earth — my special friends that I've made by attending The Special Event conference for over 20 years. It's all about relationships. That's why I offer to speak at The Special Event — I want to pay back the show for what it's done for me as a person.”

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Orthopedic Pain Management

Dealing With Pain Management Options

Pain is very common when you experience an injury. When you know the pain will lessen, that’s helpful, however you might need to consider orthopedic options to get you by until your injury has healed. There are many different management choices that depend on your type of injury, your doctor’s recommendations, and what you want to do. Here are a few that might be helpful as you move forward in your recovery.

Pain Medication

One of the things doctors might recommend to help you get through the early stages of your recovery is pain medication. Whether you have had surgery on the area or you are dealing with a lot of pain, medication can help dull that feeling. You will want to be careful in following the doses you are prescribed because some of these prescriptions can be very powerful. As the pain eases, the doses should as well so you can taper off the medicine and start to ease back into your everyday life.

Shots can be administered to help with pain, depending on the area you are dealing with. You might get an epidural shot to curb pain in your back or a cortisol shot in the knee to get you by until you can have surgery. These shots are generally temporary forms of relief that can help you get through the pain, further recovery, or get you by until you are ready for surgery.

Physical Therapy

Sometimes, after you have broken a bone or had surgery to repair an area, you will be stiff and lack mobility in that region, which can be painful. One of the best ways to address that at certain times is through physical therapy. You can visit a therapist, get exercises you need, practice at home, and get back to your mobile ways through the use of these exercises. You might see slow progress at first, but when you look at the big picture, the therapy is worth the effort.

Choosing Pain Management

These are just a few of the forms of pain management available in orthopedics. You will have to work with your doctor to find the right answer for you. It’s possible that you will use more than one at a time. For example, you might have physical therapy after a shot or you might use medication in addition to therapy. You and your doctor can try different combinations until you find relief as you recover from your injury.

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And so I think it’s important that you shouldn’t just, for lack of word, willy nilly just sort of pick out based on things you hear about the next place you want to go.

Jay is the Executive Director at the Richmond Strikers, has been in the youth game for over 20 years and is the former Executive Director of the ECNL.

I always appreciate Jay’s perspective and sound advice and this interview was full of great insight.

One of the listeners mentioned how “reasonable” Jay was with his comments throughout the entire webinar, and I think that’s a perfect way to describe Jay.

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Build Your Village to Grow Your Club

We have parents sign up for an email distribution list at any point during the year, so we have a good base of workers ready and willing to help when we need them.

Club directors are crazy busy preparing for the upcoming club season. Days can be quickly filled with submitting uniform orders, registering teams for tournaments, creating practice schedules and organizing coaches. This season, we added a third location to our Academy Family, making December even busier.

So how do I keep my head on straight amidst the growth?
Surround yourself with talented, capable and passionate people. Spend time throughout the year "Building your Village," so that you know that during these busy times, you don't have to do it all by yourself.

Our club now includes three locations, over 1,000 athletes and 100 club teams ... which breaks down to close to 3,000 jerseys arriving all at once! The only way we can keep up with everything and continue to run smoothly as we grow, is the outstanding team of people we have compiled.

Who Should Be Included in My Village?
Your Village can be comprised of a variety of people, including coaches, parents, volunteers and even players. They just have to be available and willing to help make your club a success.

  • Reduce Club Dues: At The Academy, we have a great group of parents and players who help us sort uniforms and assemble player packs, in return for money off their club dues.

  • Pay Coaches Hourly: We also pay a couple of our coaches hourly to assist with some of our office projects, as all of the rosters, paperwork and registrations need to be entered before the tournament season begins in January!

  • Outsource: We also occasionally outsource design projects to some local freelancers, to make sure we are staying on top of web and logo design needs.

Plan Ahead.
Make sure your team is ready for the busy season; build your village before you need it.

  • We have parents sign up for an email distribution list at any point during the year, so we have a good base of workers ready and willing to help when we need them.

  • We also recruit and train six or eight coaches and part-time staff members in the fall to help site direct tournaments.

By spending time finding and organizing these workers well before we need them, we are able to hit the ground running when the busy times strike.

"Building your Village" is a great way to manage the growth in your program, but also a way to help continue this growth. By keeping customer service levels high, remaining efficient and continuing to provide an excellent experience for your families, you can continue to grow and expand your reach. I've also found that these helpers become great advocates for your business and programs. Our coaches, parents and players help spread the word about all of the amazing things happening at the club, through social media and word of mouth.... making this a win-win.

If you are interested in learning more ways to help grow your program, please join me at the AVCA Convention for "The Top Ten Ways to Grow Your Program at the High School and Club Level." This session will be held on Saturday, December 15th at 9am MCC Level 1 Auditorium Room 3. I hope to see you there!

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TABS-NAIS Global Symposium in Austin, TX is just a few days away! The weather looks fabulous – low 90s and high 80s. TABS-NAIS, in partnership with EF Education First, has lined up a terrific keynote speaker, Amanda Taylor, Ph.D, Director of the International Communication Program at American University, and there are concurrent sessions that are sure to answer your questions and get you in gear to offer outstanding global programs and provide enhanced international services at your schools.

We are thankful to 36 generous sponsors who support TABS and NAIS schools and the faculty and staff that are the building blocks of these institutions. Be sure you stop by the exhibit hall during your time at the Symposium to meet with the sponsors.

Also on the “not to miss list” is the opening reception sponsored by Shang Learning on Sunday, April 26 5 -7 p.m. Come mix and mingle with colleagues and new friends. This is a great time to see what your peer schools are doing to achieve success with their international programs and learn from the challenges they’ve faced.  The lunch on Monday, April 27 sponsored by Due West Education will also be a great time to network and share ideas.

Don’t forget to download the mobile app via Guidebook so you have all the information about the Symposium at your finger tips! You can also check out the app on the web!

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Executive Summary

The constitution guarantees freedom of religion as well as the right to change one’s religion. It specifies there is no state religion and guarantees equality and freedom for all religious communities. The law prohibits religious discrimination and hate speech. Religious groups, especially the Serbian Orthodox Church (SOC), continued to state that the law governing their legal status was inadequate. Citing security concerns over possible clashes between members of the SOC and the Montenegrin Orthodox Church (MOC), police on several occasions prevented MOC members from engaging in religious activities at Orthodox sites when those places were occupied by the SOC. The MOC said police had violated its rights and called on the government to grant it access to the sites. The government maintained its policy of not restituting religious properties confiscated by the communist government. The Islamic Community of Montenegro (ICM) protested the government’s reinstallation of a cross atop an Ottoman-era clock tower. In December the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in favor of a Romani Muslim who had filed suit against the government for failing to investigate ethnically and/or religiously motivated attacks against him and his family in 2009.

The SOC and the MOC continued to dispute ownership of religious sites. A survey conducted by the Council of Europe and the Office of the Ombudsman found respondents reported higher perceptions of religious discrimination in all five subject areas surveyed compared with the previous poll conducted two years earlier. In December the Jewish Community started building a new synagogue in Podgorica.

The U.S. Ambassador and other embassy officers continued to meet with government officials to discuss relations between the government and religious groups. The Ambassador met with the metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littoral of the SOC, the Christian Adventist Church in Podgorica, leaders of the MOC and Catholic Church and the Islamic and Jewish communities to discuss each group’s status and relations with the government. The Ambassador hosted iftars at which participants discussed interfaith tolerance and moderation. The embassy hosted the visit of a prominent, U.S.-based Muslim scholar and theologian who spoke to groups around the country on diversity, interfaith dialogue, and conflict resolution.

Section I. Religious Demography

The U.S. government estimates the population at 643,000 (July 2017 estimate). According to the 2011 census, approximately 72 percent of the population is Orthodox, either SOC or MOC. Local media estimate the SOC accounts for 70 percent of the Orthodox population, while the MOC makes up the remaining 30 percent. The census reports 19.1 percent of the population is Muslim, 3.4 percent Roman Catholic, and 1.2 percent atheist. Additionally, 2.6 percent of respondents did not provide a response, and several other groups, including Seventh-day Adventists (registered locally as the Christian Adventist Church), Buddhists, Jehovah’s Witnesses, other Christians, and agnostics together account for less than 1 percent of the population. According to press estimates, the Jewish community numbers approximately 350.

There is a strong correlation between ethnicity and religion: ethnic Montenegrins and ethnic Serbs are generally associated with the MOC and the SOC, respectively, ethnic Albanians with Islam or Catholicism, and ethnic Croats with the Catholic Church. Many Bosniaks (ethnic Bosnians who are Muslim) and other Muslims live along the eastern and northern borders with Albania, Kosovo, and Serbia.

Section II. Status of Government Respect for Religious Freedom

Legal Framework

The constitution guarantees freedom of religion as well as the right to change one’s religion. It guarantees the freedom of all individuals to express their religion in public and private, alone or collectively, through prayer, preaching, custom, or rites, and states individuals shall not be obliged to declare their religious beliefs. The constitution states the freedom to express religious beliefs may be restricted only if required to protect the life and health of the public, peace and order, or other rights guaranteed by the constitution. It specifies there is no state religion and guarantees equality and freedom for all religious communities in religious activities and affairs. The constitution permits courts to prevent propagation of religious hatred or discrimination and prohibits organizations instigating religious hatred and intolerance.

By law, it is a crime to cause and spread religious hatred, which includes publication of information inciting hatred or violence against persons on the basis of religion, the mockery of religious symbols, or the desecration of monuments, memorial tablets, or tombs. Violators may receive prison sentences ranging from six months to 10 years. If the violation is committed through the misuse of an official position or authority or leads to violence, or if the courts determine the consequences are detrimental to the coexistence of people, national minorities, or ethnic groups, the prison sentence ranges from two to 10 years.

The criminal code prescribes a fine between 200 euros ($240) and 16,000 euros ($19,200) or up to two years’ imprisonment for restricting an individual’s freedom to exercise a religious belief or membership in a religious group, or for preventing or obstructing the performance of religious rites. The code also provides for a fine of between 600 euros ($720) and 8,000 euros ($9,600) or a maximum of one year in prison for coercing another person to declare his or her religious beliefs. Any government official found guilty of these crimes may receive a sentence of up to three years in prison.

The law provides for the recognition of religious groups through registration with local and federal authorities, although religious groups that existed before 1977 are not obligated to register in order to obtain recognition. New religious groups must register with local police within 15 days of their establishment to receive the status of a legal entity, although there is no penalty specified for failing to do so. The police must then file this registration with the Ministry of Interior, which maintains a list of all religious organizations in the country. To register, a religious group must provide its name and organizing documents, the names of its officials, the address of the group’s headquarters, and the location(s) where religious services will be performed. Registration entitles groups to own property, hold bank accounts in their own name, and receive a tax exemption for donations and sales of goods or services directly related to their religious activities; however, lack of registration or recognition does not affect a group’s ability to conduct religious activities. An unregistered religious community may register as another type of organization in order to open a bank account, but may not receive the tax exemptions granted to registered religious groups.

There are 21 recognized religious groups in the country: the SOC, MOC, ICM, Roman Catholic Church, Church of Christ’s Gospel, Catholic Mission Tuzi, Christian Adventist Church, Evangelistic Church, Army Order of Hospitable Believers of Saint Lazar of Jerusalem for Montenegro, Franciscan Mission for Malesija, Biblical Christian Community, Bahai Faith, Montenegrin Community, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), Jehovah’s Witnesses, Montenegrin Catholic Church, Montenegrin Protestant Church, Montenegrin Demochristian Church, and Montenegrin Adventist Church, as well as the Buddhist and Jewish communities. All these groups are registered, except for the SOC, which has not applied to register.

The government has agreements with the Islamic and Jewish Communities and the Holy See further defining the legal status of the respective groups and regulating their relationship with the state. In the agreement with the Holy See, the government recognizes Catholic canon law as the Church’s legal framework and outlines the Church’s property rights. The agreements with the Islamic and Jewish Communities have similar provisions. The agreements establish commissions between each of the three religious communities and the government. There are no similar agreements with the SOC, MOC, or the other recognized religious groups.

The Directorate for Relations with Religious Communities within the Ministry of Human and Minority Rights (MHMR) regulates relations between state agencies and religious groups, and is charged with protecting the free exercise of religion and advancing interfaith cooperation and understanding. The MHMR provides some funds to religious communities and is in charge of communication between the government and the religious communities. The ministry is also in charge of drafting new legislation defining the status and rights of religious organizations.

The law allows all religious groups, including unrecognized ones, to conduct religious services and rites in churches, shrines, and other premises designated by local governments, but requires approval from municipal police for such activities at any other public locations.

The law forbids “the abuse of religious communities or their religious sites for political purposes.”

The law provides prisoners the right to conduct religious practices and have contact with clergy. Prisoners may request a diet conforming to their religious customs.

The constitution recognizes the right of members of minority national communities, individually or collectively, to exercise, protect, develop, and express “religious particularities” (i.e., religious customs unique to their minority community); to establish religious associations with the support of the state; and to establish and maintain contacts with persons and organizations outside the country who share the same religious beliefs.

By law, religion may not be taught in public primary or secondary schools. The Islamic community operates one private madrassa at the secondary school level, and the SOC operates one secondary school, both of which follow the state curriculum in nonreligious matters.

The law prohibits discrimination, including on religious grounds. Offenses are punishable by a prison term of six months to five years. The Office of the Protector of Human Rights (ombudsman) is responsible for combating discrimination and human rights violations, including those against religious freedom, by government agencies. It may investigate complaints of religious discrimination and, if it finds a violation, may request remedial measures. Failure to comply with the ombudsman’s request for corrective action within a defined period is punishable by fines of 500 to 2,500 euros ($600 to $3,000). Generally, government agencies implement the ombudsman’s recommendations, although often with delays. If necessary, the courts may enforce the recommendations.

The constitution exempts conscientious objectors, including those objecting for religious reasons, from military service. Alternative service is not required.

The constitution states foreign nationals fearing persecution in their home countries on the grounds of religion have the right to request asylum.

The country is a party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Government Practices

On October 1, police prohibited members of the MOC from performing a liturgical memorial service for the dead (parastos) for the royal Petrovic family in the Church of Mother of God in Cipur, Cetinje, citing security reasons, because SOC members were present in the church. MOC members performed a liturgy outside of the church, while SOC members performed a liturgy inside the church. On October 8, police also barred MOC members from performing religious activities inside the Church of St. Dimitrije in Podgorica, again citing security concerns. MOC priests subsequently performed a liturgy outside the church, while SOC priests were inside the church. Dozens of police officers provided security at each event, and there were no altercations. The MOC complained of a violation of members’ basic human rights and requested that the relevant state authorities allow MOC priests to practice in SOC-controlled Orthodox churches and monasteries.

Religious groups, including the Catholic Church and especially the SOC, continued to complain the law regulating their legal status was outdated and inadequate because it was drafted for conditions existing during the time of the former Yugoslavia. The government said it was continuing to revise, as it had since 2015, a draft of a new law on religious communities. By year’s end, the government had not completed the draft.

On December 5, the ECHR found for the plaintiff, Rizo Alkovic, a Montenegrin national who was a Romani Muslim, in a suit he had filed against the government for failing to adequately investigate the apparently ethnically and/or religiously motivated attacks against Alkovic and his family by neighbors in 2009 in Podgorica. According to the suit, incidents included the firing of nine or 10 gunshots in the direction of the terrace of Alkovic’s apartment. In another instance, Alkovic stated that, while he was celebrating a religious holiday with his family, individuals drew a large cross on his door with the message, “Move out or you’ll bitterly regret it.” Alkovic filed suit with ECHR after local authorities and the courts dismissed his complaints. He and his family moved out of their apartment in 2010 and were residing in Belgium at the time of the ECHR decision. The court concluded that Alkovic and his family experienced ethnically and religiously motivated attacks, such as death threats, religious slurs, and damage to their property. The ECHR concluded there had been violations of the European Convention on Human Rights and awarded Alkovic 6,000 euros ($7,200) in damages and 5,000 euros ($6,000) for expenses.

The MHMR continued to provide funding to some religious groups, which they could use to maintain religious shrines, for education or cultural projects, or to pay for social and medical insurance for clergy. Both registered and unregistered religious communities remained eligible to apply for this funding. For the first nine months of the year, the MOC received 49,015 euros ($58,800), the ICM 52,888 euros ($63,500), the SOC 30,183 euros ($36,200), the Jewish community 10,000 euros ($12,000), and the Catholic Church 4,000 euros ($4,800). Recognized religious communities also continued to receive in-kind assistance, such as property on which to build houses of worship, from other government ministries and from local governments.

The government continued its policy of not providing restitution of religious properties expropriated by the former communist Yugoslav government. Government officials said the draft law on religious communities would address restitution issues.

In October the ICM issued a statement criticizing the replacement of a cross at the top of the clock tower in Podgorica, a 17th century Ottoman landmark. Authorities had removed the cross for repairs and then reinstalled it. The ICM statement said, “Placing a cross on a monument of Islamic architecture of a civic character… is a serious attack on the contemporary concept of a civic and multireligious society.”

Section III. Status of Societal Respect for Religious Freedom

Disputes over the ownership of 750 Orthodox sites continued between the SOC and MOC. Each group continued to state it was the “true” Orthodox Church in the country and celebrated Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Easter at separate locations. Police continued to provide protection around churches for events conducted by both groups. On January 6, SOC and MOC priests and followers again organized parallel, traditional Yule log lightings for Orthodox Christmas Eve: the SOC in Podgorica and the MOC in Cetinje. According to the media, the lightings were peaceful, and no incidents occurred.

On August 19, for the eighth year in a row, police, citing concerns over potential clashes, banned members of both the MOC and SOC from celebrating the transfiguration of Christ at the Church of Christ the Transfiguration at Ivanova Korita near the historical capital of Cetinje.

The Basic Prosecutor’s Office in Kotor pressed misdemeanor charges against MOC Metropolitan Mihailo for an incident in 2015 in which he allegedly slapped an SOC supporter who had spit on him while blocking his entrance into city buildings where he was supposed to participate in a public discussion on the draft law on freedom of religion. The case was pending at the Budva Misdemeanor Court as of year’s end.

A survey published in March and carried out by the Council of Europe and the Office of the Ombudsperson, as part of the council’s “Support to the National Institutions in Preventing Discrimination in Montenegro” project, found increases in perceptions of religious discrimination since the previous study (2015) across all five areas surveyed (employment, education, health care, public services, and culture). Perceptions of discrimination based on religion were highest in relation to employment, where 45.7 percent of respondents reported experiencing religious discrimination, up from 38 percent in 2015. According to the survey, perception of discrimination were highest by a significant margin among SOC members, followed by Catholics, those with no religious affiliation, and Muslims.

The Jewish Community started building a new synagogue in Podgorica in December. In the fall, the Jewish community also welcomed its first resident rabbi.

Section IV. U.S. Government Policy and Engagement

The Ambassador and other embassy officers continued to meet with government officials responsible for religious issues at the Ministry of Human and Minority Rights and at local mayoral and municipal offices throughout the country to discuss relations between the government and religious groups.

On March 21, the Ambassador met with Catholic Bishop Ilija Janjic in Kotor to discuss interreligious relations and the status of the Catholic Church in the country. The Ambassador also met with the President of the Jewish community, Jasa Alfandari, to discuss its status. On November 7, the Ambassador visited the Christian Adventist Church in Podgorica to discuss the church’s relations with other religious communities and the government. On November 9, the Ambassador met with SOC Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littoral Amfilohije and discussed his views on religious issues in the country. On the same day, the Ambassador met with the newly appointed rabbi of the Jewish community. The Ambassador also met with representatives of Muslim communities in Podgorica, Bijelo Polje, Rozaje, Pljevlja and other towns to discuss the issues they faced, including the potential rise of religious extremism.

In April the embassy hosted the visit of a prominent, U.S.-based Muslim scholar and lecturer on Christian, Jewish, and Muslim relations. He spoke on diversity and interfaith dialogue to groups in Rozaje, Pljevlja, Bar, Ulcinj, and Podgorica. In Tuzi, he spoke to madrassa students about youth and conflict resolution in Islam and the challenges for youth in a more radicalized world.

On June 1, the Ambassador hosted an iftar at a madrassa in Tuzi for representatives of the religious, political, cultural, and business communities and civil society, in which participants engaged in discussions on interfaith tolerance and religious moderation.

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