As soon as she opened the box, it was apparent she had been cheated. The man who delivered the box, Dinh Cong Tu Anh, tried to get away when he saw she was opening the box, but she followed him and reported the incident to police. She had paid him VND1. Tung asked Anh to help him in his business by telling people they could get cheap iPhones online. Tung would prepare the boxes and send them to Tu Anh, who would deliver them. Manh has since turned himself in and confessed to the crime.
The police are continuing their investigation. The man in Binh Duong Province who found a VND million USD4, winning ticket in a pack of instant noodles, which the company deemed invalid, agreed to accept half of the money instead filing a lawsuit.
On August 4, representatives of Tribeco, the company that held the contest, said the local Department of Industry and Trade had held a meeting between company officials and the prize-winner.
Tribeco's department of legal affairs department was careful to make clear that they considered the VND50 million payment as compensation and not as an acknowledgement An had won the prize.
Even though the card was invalid, we offered An VND50 million at his request and another VND7 million for travel expenses," the representative said. An said that the arrangement was reasonable.
Before the agreement, An had plans to take the company to court and had already retained an attorney. After the story was published and gained attention, the Ministry of Industry and Trade asked the Department of Industry and Trade in Binh Duong Province to look into the case.
According to him, scientific research and assessment meetings show that the quality of university-level research and teaching staff is substandard. Worse still, the methods being used in an attempt to recruit and improve staff at universities in Vietnam is not in line with those used in most of the rest of the world.
He said that if this is not fixed soon, Vietnamese universities would quickly lag behind those of other regional countries. In Vietnam, payment for researchers and lecturers at universities is based on the minimum salary policies for state officers. The salaries of young teachers are very low, discouraging them from doing anything more than what is required.
He noted that, with the current low pay, many lecturers find it difficult to sustain a middle-class standard of living, which he says is necessary for a standard education system, as it demonstrates how much value the country places on education.
Those who are able to carry out scientific research must be freed up from daily tasks. Currently, several universities in Vietnam prioritise recruiting their own graduates as lecturers, which does not make for a healthy competitive environment. He proposed that the government work out a clear and comprehensive process of teacher recruitment and improvement for all universities nationwide.
Any decisions by the recruitment council should be made public, he said, adding that, while lecturers should be able to compensate their incomes, lecturing should be their main focus. About seven years ago, Hoang Van Chung, 29, from Thanh Hoa Province, was caught smuggling two rhino horns weighing a total of 3. The horns' estimated value was USD60, After he was caught Chung fled, evading law enforcement for over three years. Local authorities issued a warrant for his arrest, but they did not get him back into custody until July when he turned himself in to HCM City police.
The degree granted by Ohio University is widely recognised around the world. Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. The programme was first launched in Vietnam in January to enhance the knowledge and skills in financial services and financial analysis of students in masters programmes in Vietnam. In addition, the programme is designed to assist students in achieving chartered financial analyst CFA certification.
The course is completed in a two year time frame, divided into four semesters taught in Vietnam and the US by professors from the NEU and faculty members at Ohio University. Prof Roberts Sarikas from Ohio University said that he believes with the prestige of Ohio University which is in the top 50 business schools and top 15 finance departments in the US the programme will soon become a reliable avenue for Vietnamese students who wish to pursue careers in international finance.
Lao Cai police arrest drug trafficker Border guards and customs police in northern mountainous Lao Cai Province arrested a man for allegedly trafficking 1kg of drugs from Son La to Lao Cai. Son was handed over to the provincial police for further investigation.
Houses remain isolated after typhoon flooding Nearly 20 households in Phong Lai commune's Phieng Luong village remain isolated by water nearly two weeks after typhoon Rammasun battered the northern mountainous province of Son La. Low-cost housing lacks funding A shortage of capital is threatening the completion of social housing projects for students in tertiary education, workers in industrial zones and low-income earners in Ha Noi, the municipal Department of Construction has said.
These projects were expected to provide accommodation for more than 39, students. The projects were initially expected to provide houses for 25, workers. The initial diagnosis showed that the 3. Police seize 5, unsafe helmets Police seized over 5, substandard helmets during inspections of six major helmet stores in the capital last month. Out of 21 helmets made by 11 manufacturers, 17 were found to be unsafe. Police seize kilograms of rotting animal entrails The Ha Noi traffic police found a car that was transporting more than kilograms of rotting animal entrails on National Highway No5, Gia Lam District, yesterday evening.
Thien said that he has transported animal innards for Ha four times. The police are investigating the case further. A preliminary hearing has been set for August The city's prevalence was the same as developed countries, she added. Counselling on obesity prevention was still needed in the community, the centre said. Quarry ordered to suspend operations Environmental authorities in the central province of Thanh Hoa have ordered a stone quarry to stop operating after dynamite used to loosen rocks damaged dozens of houses in Dien Lu commune.
Report on the order has been submitted to the provincial Peoples's Committee. Kon Tum steps up forest development efforts Solutions on removing difficulties for the Central Highland province of Kon Tum in managing and protecting forests were the main theme at a working session between the Steering Committee for Central Highland Region and local officials on August 4.
Health Ministry grants advertising verification via internet The Ministry of Health officially launched the service of nutrition supplements advertising verification through internet on August 1 in Hanoi. Police bust phony phone scammers Hanoi police have recently detained two men who allegedly were selling iPhone boxes that were filled with stones and rubble. Instant noodle prize-winner settles for half The man in Binh Duong Province who found a VND million USD4, winning ticket in a pack of instant noodles, which the company deemed invalid, agreed to accept half of the money instead filing a lawsuit.
Rainy season forecast to start late in southern Vietnam. Modern steel fishing boats left abandoned due to costly operation. Vietnamese man arrested for selling women to China. Clams die en masse in Thanh Hoa Province. Over 3, suspected measles cases reported in HCM City. Ca Mau to plant more acacia trees as profits rise. VN, Laos police bust meth gangs, seize , pills. Thousands of drugstores in HCM City could be suspended.
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The China-Philippines dispute in the East Sea. Illinois opinions may be withdrawn after publication. Although this is rarely done, we recommend reviewing the court website if you need to verify that this opinion has not been withdrawn. Citations: N. Docket Number: Judges: Goldenhersh. The court did not award money damages and no cross-appeal was filed on that claim.
Defendant raises the following issues on appeal: 1 whether defendant abused its discretion when it assigned extracurricular activities to plaintiff for the school year, and 2 whether the trial court properly admitted parol evidence to explain the language in the contract regarding assignments. This court affirms. On August 19, , plaintiff filed a declaratory judgment seeking the circuit court to "enter an order declaring the rights of the parties and declaring that the plaintiff be allowed to resign her position as the High School Volleyball Coach and to retain her position as a full time teacher.
On May 11, , the court held a hearing on the motion. Plaintiff presented the following evidence. Plaintiff stated that she was employed by defendant in the fall of to teach physical education and health for six class periods. She taught approximately students. During the school term, she not only taught six classes but was also assigned to be the volleyball coach, cheerleading coach, pep club sponsor and GAA Girls' Athletic Association sponsor.
As cheerleading sponsor, she was responsible for selecting the girls, ordering the uniforms, setting up for practice, attending each ball game and riding on the fan bus. Pep club sponsor was intertwined with the responsibilities as cheerleading sponsor. As a cheerleading sponsor, plaintiff had to attend 20 to 25 boys' basketball games and attend cheerleading practice one to two hours per evening. As volleyball coach, plaintiff was required to start prior to the season to schedule games and officials.
Before the school term started she would hold practice sessions for two- to three-hour sessions five days a week. Plaintiff was in charge of these sessions and did not have an assistant coach for help. The volleyball season lasted 11 weeks, which included 16 to 18 games and two to three tournaments for an approximate total of 25 games.
About half of the games were away and required traveling 7 to 50 miles to the other school. For at least five nights a week, plaintiff had coaching responsibilities. On a typical school day during volleyball season, she would be at school by 8 a. When school was dismissed at , she would then set up volleyball nets, get the balls and prepare for practice, which lasted until 5 p. After practice ended, she would allow the girls 15 to 30 minutes to gather their things and wait for their rides home.
Plaintiff did not leave until all the girls had left. Eventually plaintiff would get home around 6 p. At home, she had books to read and papers to grade for her classes. On the day of a game, when school was dismissed, she was required to stay until p. When she left, she had to pick up her son, take a shower, eat dinner, spend some time with her family and then leave. She was back at the school between 5 and p. After an organized practice session, the game would start at and last two to three hours.
After the games, she was responsible for the equipment, for the statistics, and waiting for the girls to leave. She arrived home at or 10 p. When plaintiff accepted the cheerleading and volleyball coaching position, she did not have any expertise in either activity. She learned volleyball by reading the IHSA rules book and attending the preseason rules meeting. On cross-examination, she stated that she had two courses in volleyball while at college and another course in playing softball and volleyball.
She did have an offer of an assistant but she refused because the person would not want to do it. In , plaintiff was assigned the same extracurricular activities. By the end of the year, she resigned as cheerleading and pep club sponsor because it worked an extreme hardship on her and the girls deserved better.
Plaintiff was allowed to resign and was not required to find a replacement prior to resigning. The school librarian and history teacher was assigned those activities. However, during the school term, plaintiff was not only assigned as volleyball coach, but also softball coach.
Plaintiff did not recall volunteering for the assignment. Plaintiff had no special expertise in the area of softball. She read the current year's rules book and attended the IHSA-sponsored rules meeting. She also prepared the play field for practice or games.
The softball season was approximately 10 to 12 weeks with 11 to 12 games plus the regional tournaments. As coach, she ordered uniforms and equipment. She also hauled the equipment to and from the field, supervised and organized practice sessions, coached during the games and attended the Midland Trail Conference meetings.
Before the season started, she held softball practice sessions five days a week after school. During the season, for five days a week she was either at a game or at practice. About half of the games are away, ranging from 7 to 50 miles in distance.
Out of the 36 weeks of the school term, plaintiff devoted 20 to 22 weeks to coaching responsibilities. Plaintiff stated that coaching took a great toll on her marriage and her responsibilities to her son. The only qualification plaintiff understood as necessary for the positions as coach was the willingness to put in the time required to coach the sport.
During the school term, she was assigned to coach volleyball and softball. After the school term, plaintiff resigned her position as softball coach. She was not required to find a replacement. Defendant assigned Colleen Webb, the special education teacher, to the position. During the school term, plaintiff was volleyball coach and freshman class sponsor.
As freshman class sponsor, she was involved with fundraisers and all responsibilities associated with that activity.
During the school term, she was volleyball coach and sophomore class sponsor. As sophomore class sponsor, she was involved with fundraisers, monthly meetings and class parties.
During the school term, she was assigned as volleyball coach and junior class sponsor. As junior class sponsor, she was again involved with fundraisers to pay for the prom and the senior trip. As sponsor, she had to attend all home ball games in order to supervise the students while they sold cake and candy and to account for the money.
She was also involved with planning and organizing the senior prom as well as decorating, cleaning up and chaperoning. During the school term, she was assigned as volleyball coach and senior class sponsor.
As a senior class sponsor, she was involved with the fundraising for the senior class trip, graduation preparation, selling popcorn at all home ball games, a cake raffle, coat check and planning the homecoming dance. She also planned and accompanied the seniors on the class trip, which was six days in Florida. She received notice of the assignments in the first part of August. She called the principal, Robert Strotzum, to see if a mistake had been made.
He said that he thought the volleyball program was for one year and that she would be softball coach. Around the first of March of , she submitted her letter of resignation as coach to defendant and to the principal. She felt at that time not only that the program needed a change but also plaintiff and her family needed a change. The principal responded that coaching a girls' sport should be handled by the girls' physical education teacher and told her that if the basketball coach resigned she would also acquire that assignment.
She then wrote to defendant. Richard Sealman responded that he would have the principal find out if any fellow teachers were interested.
However, the principal told Sealman that none of the teachers wanted the position. Defendant wrote that since it had the power to assign, it would assign her to the position again. Thus, during the term, she was assigned as volleyball and softball coach as well as sophomore class sponsor. Again, she submitted a resignation letter regarding her position as volleyball coach for the school term. She did not receive any response from defendant. Since , plaintiff was volleyball coach for 10 terms, softball coach for four terms, class sponsor for four terms, and GAA, cheerleading and pep club sponsor for two years each.
Besides these assignments, she had the same extra duties that all other teachers shared, which included supervising a specified area before school started each day, selling lunch tickets on Monday mornings, punching lunch tickets as the students went through the line, supervising detention hall and having a homeroom during activity period.
Although by the end of the day during season she was exhausted, she still had to prepare classes for the next day. Plaintiff stated that there were other activities that did not require the hours or require time after school, but could be done during school hours. Coaching monopolized so much of her time during the school term that she was unable to pursue education beyond her bachelor's degree.
In effect, her salary could not be increased without a master's degree. On cross-examination, she stated that the principal told her that if she could find someone as a replacement, he would consider her resignation. Plaintiff did ask around but no one was interested. She stated that she was aware that the collective bargaining agreement for contained a clause which stated that defendant had the discretion to fill assignments for extracurricular activities.
When those teachers resigned, he did not require them to find replacements as he did plaintiff. During the school year, 28 full-time teachers were not assigned to any extra duties, and during the term, 29 full-time teachers were without assignments.
Two of the teachers not assigned to any extra duties were Sandra and Charles Strotzum, the brother and sister-in-law of the principal. Sealman stated that nothing would disqualify the Strotzums from being assigned extracurricular duties. In the past, Sealman assigned grade school and junior high school teachers to extra duties at the high school. He admitted that there are no written job descriptions or qualifications for any coaching positions and that teachers have been assigned coaching positions without having any prior experience or training.
The only qualification for a coaching position is a teaching certificate. The teacher assigned does not have to be employed full time as a teacher in the district, and he has assigned such teachers to positions.
He stated that there were qualified physical education teachers at the grade school who were not assigned extra duties. Sealman admitted that after plaintiff filed this lawsuit, her position was reduced to half time while a less senior teacher remained full time. It was not until after plaintiff's attorney wrote a letter demanding reemployment to full time was plaintiff reinstated to full time.
Cheri Burkett, a teacher for Johnsonville School in the North Wayne School District, stated that prior to the present position she was employed from fall to summer as a part-time teacher by the Flora School District. Her responsibilities as volleyball coach were similar to those of plaintiff. In July of , she applied for plaintiff's volleyball coaching position.
About two weeks before practice began, she contacted the principal, Robert Strotzum, by telephone and told him that she was a certified teacher with experience coaching volleyball. He told her that plaintiff would be keeping her duties for the next year.
Burkett stated that there were neither problems with her being a volleyball coach and not a full-time teacher in defendant's school district nor problems with her being available for the times required for coaching. She told Strotzum that the principal of her school district did not have problems with her being a coach in another school district. Monty Aldrich was a teacher and an assistant basketball coach at Olney Central College.
He was not a full-time teacher at the school, but rather a substitute teacher for the district. Prior to the job he had not played college basketball or served as a basketball coach. Darren Sheehan, a certified teacher in Flora, was an assistant basketball coach from for North Clay High School.
His only experience coaching was as a student teacher when he volunteered to be an assistant coach for the eighth grade at Flora Junior High. He had no other experience and his teaching certificate was in social sciences. Nick Veremis, a certified teacher for North Clay School District, stated that he teaches junior high school physical education and is the physical education supervisor for grades two through six.
He also stated that when he had served as the girls' high school basketball coach in the season, he was employed in the junior high school. He stated that he had no problems or conflicts with his position as coach and teacher.
He also named two other teachers who were coaches at the high school while being employed at the junior high or grade school level. Carolyn Dawkins, a certified teacher for North Clay, stated that she teaches American history, political science, and American problems.
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