Odegaard goals and assists

The most intriguing characterization of the new Sustainable Developments Goals (SDGs), endorsed by world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, came from Amina Mohammed, assistant secretary-general of the United Nations and special advisor on Post-2015 Development Planning. During a panel discussion at the African Leadership Forum on September 24, Ms. Mohammed described the SDGs in a novel way, as “17 opportunities for investment.”  Ms. Mohammed’s comment is a recognition that the private sector will play an important role in achieving the 17 SDGs, especially those related to food security, climate change, education, health, sanitation and water, gender equality, and reliable sources of energy.The SDGs bring in a new player: the private sectorWhy is the role of business in the SDGs important?For the first time, the private sector has a recognized role in achieving the global development agenda. Indeed, in the Millennium Development Goals … [Read more...] about The Sustainable Developments Goals, Business, and the Development Challenge in Africa

One of the ABA’s most important goals is to promote access to justice. The work of the Stand­­ing Committee on Legal Aid and Indigent Defendants to expand access to civil legal aid and to defense representation for the poor goes a long way toward fulfillment of this goal.The committee, chaired this year by Bill White­hurst of Austin, Texas, addresses policy and practice issues affecting legal aid programs across the United States. Over the years, it has created standards for the operation of legal aid offices, established standards for auditing/monitoring legal aid programs, and advocated for a strong federal system to support local legal aid programs. In recent years, the committee’s biggest push has been to expand and diversify funding sources for legal aid.Working with the ABA’s Governmental Affairs Office, the committee leads the fight to continue congressional funding for the Legal Services Corp. It provides advice and encouragement to state and … [Read more...] about Reaching Our Goals

next St. Cloud State at CC, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2, 105.5 FM, 1240 AMA first career goal on a second-ever shift, three lengthy reviews and four goals later, Colorado College had a satisfactory weekend in the books.Ty Pochipinski and Bryan Yoon each scored the first of their college careers as the Tigers’ four-goal first period carried them through the final buzzer, ending in a 4-3 win Saturday night.The top line dotted the scoresheet the way it usually did last season, with Mason Bergh finishing with two assists, Nick Halloran a goal and an assist and Trey Bradley a goal and two helpers.“A couple hard-working goals, which is good to see,” coach Mike Haviland said. “I think they’ve been pressing a little too hard, and worrying about it.”The scoring pace of Friday night’s third period bled into the next night, as Halloran curled around the net and fed Bradley, who beat Ty Taylor high stick side just 1:43 into the game.Ara Nazarian responded on the … [Read more...] about Early goal rush carries Colorado College Tigers through to win over New Hampshire

A legal defense fund set up to help President Donald Trump's former campaign adviser Michael Cavuto has surpassed its goal and will use the additional money to assist others with legal expenses due to the Russia probe of the 2016 presidential campaign, The Washington Times reported Friday. Trustees for the fund issued a statement that said the Michael Caputo Fund had raised over $300,000 in a week. The goal had been to raise $125,000 for Caputo's legal expenses amassed due to his appearances before federal investigators about claims of Russian interference in the last presidential campaign. "With his fees so far paid in full, Michael asked us to consider assisting others caught up in this partisan witch hunt," principal trustee Ralph Lorigo said. "Our articles of trust allow such expenditures, and we believe his donors support this decision." The statement said the next recipient of proceeds from the fund would be J.D. Gordon, a former Pentagon spokesman who was director of national … [Read more...] about Caputo Legal Fund Surpasses Goal, Will Assist Others With Expenses Over Russia Probe

On September 24, 2013, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) published two rules that will purportedly improve hiring and employment of veterans and people with disabilities. One rule updates requirements under the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA) and the other rule updates requirements under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503).The VEVRAA rule requires contractors to establish a metric by which to measure their success in recruiting and employing veterans.  For purposes of VEVRAA, the metric is called a “benchmark” and is either based on the national percentage of veterans in the workforce (currently 8%) or the contractor’s own benchmark based on the best available data.  The rule will require contractors to evaluate yearly the progress they have made on reaching their benchmark.  The new VEVRAA rule also clarifies veteran job listings and subcontract requirements to facilitate … [Read more...] about Long-Anticipated Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA) and Section 503 Regulations Finally Published