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Help teaching short-course that has a healthy dose of data simulation

This post is by Lizzie. I hope you like the cats photo from this summer. I do. I am looking for help. I decided to change my term course (12-14 weeks-long) on `introduction to Bayesian modeling with some hierarchical modeling’ … Continue reading




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[Surnetkids] Memorial Day

Dear Reader, What are your plans for Memorial Day weekend? We don’t have specific plans yet, but I do associate Memorial Day with the start of summer. And I’m always reminded of the advice my mother gave me: don’t wear […]

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Joni Eareckson Tada honored by the Museum of the Bible

Christian author, speaker, and disability advocate Joni Eareckson Tada was honored with the Pillar Award for History by the Museum of the Bible...




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Christ Jesus Came into the World to Save Sinners

I was completely at a loss when, in 1980, I was asked to create a completely unique and original work of art for a Billy Graham...




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Visualizing genetic networks of Gustave Roud’s literary works

The project provides a visual representation of the creative process... more




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Alternative narratives for data activism and data literacy

This track investigates and explores ways to make visible the... more




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Recap of the “Gephi Week” at SciencePo: inquiring the community detection algorithm of Gephi

The CNRS, the Gephi Consortium and the University of Aalborg... more




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GAFAM Empire. An exploration of acquisitions by big tech companies

Since the mid-1970s, the world has witnessed the rise and... more




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Responsive Design: What Is It & Why Is It Important?

After years of watching clients struggle with clunky, one-size-fits-all designs, we’ve learned that a great website needs to fit perfectly into any screen it meets, no matter how great the design is. Many see responsive design as a technical maze, but in this post, we’ll try to guide you through some of the challenges (and […]

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New Starter Site for Financial Advisors (Quick Install)

Divi empowers you to build the best websites possible, and now, Divi Quick Sites takes website creation to a whole new level. This revolutionary tool lets anyone, regardless of skill level, generate a complete website in under two minutes! Divi Quick Sites provides everything you need to launch your dream website instantly. You can choose […]

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How to Customize Your WooCommerce Cart Page for More Sales!

The average abandoned cart rate is 70%. That’s every seven out of ten of your store customers who set up their cart don’t complete their purchase—your WooCommerce cart page is leaking money! You can fix this by customizing it. Adding your brand, upsell offers, discount coupons, and trust-building elements are great ways to make customers […]

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Divi Dash vs Competitors: Which One’s Best For WordPress Management?

Managing multiple WordPress websites can be difficult, especially as a freelancer or budding web agency. Keeping track of updates, ensuring security, and optimizing performance for each site can be time-consuming. Additionally, when managing dozens or even hundreds of websites, you’re much more prone to making errors or skipping crucial updates. This is where a site […]

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New Starter Site for Estheticians (Quick Install)

Divi empowers you to build the best websites possible, and now, Divi Quick Sites takes website creation to a whole new level. This revolutionary tool lets anyone, regardless of skill level, generate a complete website in under two minutes! Divi Quick Sites provides everything you need to launch your dream website instantly. You can choose […]

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Carrier Loses Contest to Liability for Injuries

A New York appellate court rejected an insurance carrier’s challenge to its liability for injuries two workers suffered while being transported in a van to a jobsite. Case: Matter of Reyes Bonilla…




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Police Officer's Retirement Not Related to Prior On-Duty Injuries

A New York appellate court upheld a finding that a police officer’s retirement was voluntary and not caused by his prior duty-related injuries. Case: Matter of Carroll v. Nassau County Police Department, No.




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Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim; Court Splits on Judgment for Subcontractor

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claims but split on whether a subcontractor on the project…




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Worker Gets Summary Judgment for Ladder Fall Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his fall from an unsecured ladder. Case: Rivera v. 712…




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Homeowner's Company Not Liable for Worker's Injuries

A New York appellate court ruled that a company partially owned by an individual serving as the general contractor on a construction project at his private residence was not liable for…




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Worker Should Have Been Denied Leave to Add Defendant to Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been denied permission to amend his complaint to add a new defendant to his Labor Law action. Case: Rowe v.




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Report: Union Says CrowdStrike Outage Halted Payments to 9/11 Responders

The New York Daily News reports that union officials are claiming that 9/11 first responders have not received workers’ compensation benefits since the CrowdStrike outage last week. Direct deposit payments ranging…




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WCB Reports Faster Resolution of Medical Billing Disputes

The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board said it has significantly reduced turnaround times in resolving billing disputes between health care providers and payers. The board said it has reduced the…




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Staffing Service Provider's Employee Can't Get Tort Remedy From Employer's Client

A New York appellate court ruled that an employee of a staffing service provider could not pursue a civil remedy against her employer’s client for injuries she sustained. Case: Miolan v.




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WCB to Index More Claims Starting in September

The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board announced that it will expand in September the number of claims that it indexes. The WCB said the majority of claims assembled on or…




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Employer Liable for Comp Gets Dismissal of Worker's Civil Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that an employer was entitled to the dismissal of an injured worker’s civil claims against it after it was held liable for workers’ compensation…




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Court Overturns Summary Judgment for Labor Law Defendants on Indemnification Claims

A New York appellate court ruled that some defendants in a Labor Law action were not entitled to summary judgment on their indemnification claims against an injured plaintiff’s employer. Case: Lamarr v.




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WCB to Require Electronic Submission of CMS-1500 Form

The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board said part of its ongoing modernization initiatives will require health care providers to contract with an electronic submission partner to submit the CMS-1500…




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Worker Should Have Been Granted Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for falling from a scaffold. Case: Amaro v. New York City…




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Worker Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Bridge Accident

A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker should have been granted partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claims for a bridge construction accident. Case: Chiarella v. New…




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Former Postal Worker Pleads Guilty to Comp Fraud

A former U.S. Postal Service employee pleaded guilty to four counts of making false statements to receive federal workers’ compensation benefits, the U.S. Justice Department announced. Christopher Gleason, 36, of Auburn,…




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WCB Opens Registration for 2024 Conference

The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board opened registration for its 2024  conference, set for Oct. 18 in Albany. Clarissa Rodriguez The full-day program will feature a state-of-the-system report from WCB Chair…




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Worker Not Entitled to File Late Claim for Alleged Crane Accident Injuries

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was properly denied leave to file a late notice of claim. Case: Matter of Polak v. MTA Long Island Railroad, Nos. 2022-00039…




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Property Owners, Architect Not Liable for Labor Law Claims

A New York appellate court ruled that the owners of a private residence and their architect were entitled to summary judgment dismissing the Labor Law and negligence claims against them…




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Carrier Has Duty to Cover Property Owner for Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that an insurance company had a duty to provide coverage to a property owner defending against a Labor Law claim. Case: Arch Specialty Insurance Co.




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Court: Property Owner Should Have Been Granted Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a property owner should have been granted summary judgment dismissing an injured worker’s claims against it. Case: Miranda v. 1320 Entertainment Inc., No. 2022-09472,…




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Worker Who Fell From Scaffold Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker who fell from a scaffold. Case: Ramirez v. Pace University, No. 2022-04811, 08/28/2024, published. Facts: Jonathan Ramirez allegedly fell from…




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No Summary Judgment for Defendant; Court Lets Worker Amend Complaint

A New York appellate court upheld a denial of summary judgment to a Labor Law defendant and ruled that the worker was entitled to amend his complaint to add more…




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Court: Worker Should Have Been Allowed to File Late Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted leave to belatedly file a claim for injuries allegedly received while working on a school construction project. Case:…




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Worker Not Entitled to Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claims

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claims for an alleged fall from a ladder. Case: Injai v. Circle F…




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Worker Not Entitled to Relief From Adverse Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker could not obtain relief from an adverse grant of summary judgment. Case: Benegas v. Ardsley Country Club Inc., Nos. 2020-04106 and…




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Labor Law Defendants Get Summary Dismissal of Claim

A New York appellate court upheld summary judgment for the defendants in a Labor Law case involving a worker’s fall from the roof of a home undergoing renovations. Case: Argueta v…




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Employer of Allegedly Injured Worker Gets Dismissal of Third-Party Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a third-party suit against an allegedly injured worker’s employer should have been summarily dismissed. Case: Hernandez v. Opera Owners Inc., No. 32526/19, 09/24/2024, published. Facts:…




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Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Slip and Fall

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was properly granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for a workplace slip-and-fall injury. Case: Oliveira v. Top Shelf Electric Corp., No.




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Labor Law Defendants Get Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court ruled that the defendants in a Labor Law action should have been granted summary judgment on an additional aspect of the plaintiff’s claim, but part…




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Worker Gets Summary Judgment for Labor Law Claim Based on Painting Accident

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment for his injuries from a falling while painting a bathroom. Case: Mosquera v. TF Cornerstone Inc., No. 23663/16,…




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Worker Struck by Motorized Bicycles After Happy Hour Event Gets Benefits

A New York appellate court upheld a finding that a worker was entitled to benefits for his injuries from being struck by two motorized bicycles after he left a happy…




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Worker Struck by Falling Object Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim for his injuries from being struck by a falling object. Case: Tejada-Rodriguez v. 76…




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Worker's Labor Law Claim Dismissed; Defendant's Indemnification Claim Revived

A New York appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law claim and revived a defendant’s third-party indemnification claim. Case: Pitang v. Beacon Broadway Co. LLC, No. 27350/17, 10/01/2024,…




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No Summary Judgment for Worker Struck by Falling Materials

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by falling materials was not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Shewprasad v. KSK Construction Group LLC, No.




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Court Upholds 45% SLU for Worker's Knee Injury

A New York appellate court upheld a 45% schedule loss of use award for a worker’s knee injury. Case: Matter of Wright v. Elmer W. Davis Inc., No. CV-23-0342, 10/03/2024, published. Facts…




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Worker Fails to Link Amputation of Leg to Prior Work Accident

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker failed to prove the amputation of his leg was related to his injuries from a fall in 2006. Case: Matter of DiPippo…