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The Canon Fax B110 inkjet fax machine is aimed at small offices that need a speedy, efficient, and user-friendly fax machine with optional telephony features. The Fax B110 printer from Canon is packed with essential functions for quick message transmissions and lower running costs, but some users don't like its boxy industrial design.
Canon strived to give the B110 inkjet printer model a universal design, with an angled control panel for easy access and comfortable viewing. The Canon Fax B110 fax can be placed inconspicuously on a standard office desk, but it needs more installation space in front to accommodate the collapsible output tray. Black inkjet cartridges for the Canon Fax-B110 printer can last for up to 1,500 pages.
There is ample memory to store messages for later printing in case paper or ink runs out. Users can integrate a corded handset into the Canon B110 fax to enjoy full telephony features. Ink save mode can be activated to significantly lower printing costs. Coded and one-touch speed dials are available on the Canon Fax B-110 fax machine to save time and for an easier way to save many telephone or fax numbers.
Some of the drawbacks of the Fax B110 include the outdated design and interface. It is boxy, bulky, and somewhat heavy, and message transmissions are slower than newer fax machines by Canon. The Canon Fax B110 takes some time to warm-up, and operating it can be overwhelming because of the busy control panel with too many buttons on-board. Paper capacity is very limited, making it inefficient for bulk printing of messages. | 2019-04-21T02:18:46 | https://www.cartridgesave.co.uk/ink-cartridges/Canon/Fax-B110.html |
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Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry, a Democrat, said his office will seek justice on behalf of families; not because of immigration status.
Inside a courtroom Wednesday, Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry's office filed criminal charges against the twice-deported man arrested in a drunken-driving crash that killed two men, including an Indianapolis Colts player.
Outside, Curry issued a statement blasting President Donald Trump.
“We are disheartened that ghoulish and inappropriate public commentary has politicized this tragedy," said Curry, a Democrat. "Much of such commentary, including tweets by the president, fails to acknowledge that both Edwin Jackson and Jeffrey Monroe lost their lives on Sunday."
Friends and family of Jackson and Monroe have echoed similar sentiments.
On Tuesday, Trump used Twitter to say: "This is just one of many such preventable tragedies. We must get the Dems to get tough on the Border, and with illegal immigration, FAST!"
He also tweeted a message of support to Jackson's family.
Manuel Orrego-Savala, a 37-year-old Guatemalan citizen, was arrested early Sunday morning after State Police say he crashed a Ford F-150 pickup truck into a vehicle stopped on the shoulder of I-70, killing Jackson, a Colts linebacker, and Monroe, an Uber driver.
The allegations against Orrego-Savala have drawn Indianapolis into a national debate over immigration policies as Republicans and Democrats battle in Washington, D.C., over a budget deal.
At issue is both long-term funding for the U.S. government and the fate of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which allowed certain people who came to the U.S. illegally as minors to be protected from immediate deportation.
Trump's tweet, and statements from other Republicans, characterized Orrego-Savala's arrest as proof that stricter immigration laws are needed. Activists have responded by seeking to separate the alleged crime from the broader issue of immigration policy.
Orrego-Savala was charged with four local felonies on Wednesday: two counts of failure to remain at the scene of an accident and two counts tied to drunken driving causing death. The former charges are each punishable by up to 16 years in prison; the latter charges are punishable by up to 12 years.
He also faces a federal charge of illegal re-entry of a previously deported alien. That charge, filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana on Tuesday, could add 10 years in federal prison to any sentence Orrego-Savala might receive if convicted in the drunken-driving case.
Wearing orange jail garb, he appeared in Marion Superior Court on Wednesday morning for an initial hearing.
Judge Grant Hawkins read Orrego-Savala's rights. Orrego-Savala said he hired an attorney.
Prosecutors requested a DNA sample. A pretrial hearing was set for March 27.
After the hearing the defense attorney, Jorge Torres, told a gathering of reporters that the political rhetoric and media attention could make it impossible for his client to receive a fair trail.
"We have serious concerns," Torres said. The first thing posted in the media was his immigration status, he said.
"Drunk driving has nothing to do with immigration status."
Torres said it was too soon to say whether Orrego-Savala would request his trial be moved out of Marion County because of the publicity.
Torres said any future juror who lives in Marion County already has "been exposed to the negative attention brought because of his (immigration) status."
Orrego-Savala is believed to have entered the country illegally on or around July 1, 2004, according to ICE spokeswoman Nicole Alberico. He was convicted of driving under the influence in Redwood City, Calif., in 2005, Alberico said.
In October 2006, he was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in San Francisco and deported in January 2007, according to a federal criminal complaint.
A little more than two years later, in March 2009, he was again arrested in San Francisco and deported that May.
Neither the federal complaint or local court documents shed light on when Orrego-Savala re-entered the U.S. or when or why he traveled to Indiana.
What is known is that Orrego-Savala was convicted last year in Boone County for driving without a license.
But he was arrested and charged under the name Alex Cabrera-Gonsales, one of many aliases that he has used, according to local and federal authorities. He used a similar name when State Police arrested him Sunday.
Variations on the spelling of Orrego-Savala appeared in several convictions out of California, including one for drunken driving in September 2005.
He was charged in Marion County under the name Orrego Zavala. In court, through a lawyer, he said his real name is Orrego-Savala. | 2019-04-24T22:00:23 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2018/02/07/suspect-charged-deaths-colts-edwin-jackson-and-uber-driver/314337002/ |
Ben Henry-Moreland – is a financial planner in Omaha who blogs about all things freelance.
The age of the alpha-male in finance is ending. Here's what the future will look like.
Everything you need to know about filing and paying taxes, saving for retirement, and buying health insurance in 2019.
It’s time to trash your new year’s resolutions.
It's a common refrain by now that most new year's resolutions are destined to fail. Is there a better way to make meaningful change in our lives?
How can you make saving for retirement like a video game?
Use these four bank accounts to keep your personal and business life separate and organized. | 2019-04-21T08:35:23 | https://benhenrymoreland.com/ |
Sun Exchange is now solar powering Protea Heights Academy (PHA) in sunny Cape Town. Purchase solar cells in this project to earn rental income from the electricity your cells produce. Cut the schools energy bills AND show the next generation how energy ought to be sourced.
The Protea Heights community is very proud of a school that was a dream for many years. After construction started in 2013, the community watched with great excitement as first the building and then the staff and learners grew. After only one year of operation, PHA has a formidable reputation of excellence. A natural progression is to transition the school away from a national grid which relies heavily on coal, towards clean solar energy.
The charity for this project is Sarmie Mommiez. This is a not-for-profit organization that distributes food and support to those in need. When placing your order you can choose to donate any portion of your solar rental income to this worthwhile cause. Basically, at the click of a button, convert sunlight into sandwiches to feed the hungry for the next 20 years!
This is a great opportunity to solar power a project that promotes progressive education, offset your carbon emissions and earn a significant passive income stream paid optionally in South African Rands or in Bitcoin, in addition to bonus payments of SUNEX and SolarCoin! | 2019-04-24T14:19:59 | https://dashboard.thesunexchange.com/project/protea-heights-academy |
Every minute of every day, someone experiences a medical trauma that changes their ability to function as before. Stroke, injury to the brain, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic traumas and other disabling conditions leave families looking for help to care for their loved ones.
That is why the Rehabilitation Center of Thibodaux Regional was established with both inpatient and outpatient facilities. Our mission is to improve quality of life and maximize a person's ability to perform daily tasks. We assist patients in developing new skills, relearning skills that were lost and making adjustments in their everyday lives.
The Rehabilitation Center of Thibodaux Regional offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Follow-up surveys are completed after discharge from the Inpatient Unit to make sure the patient is functioning well in their discharge setting. Patients benefit from this continuum of care that exists from the inpatient to the outpatient setting.
The Outpatient Program offers comprehensive services for neurological, orthopedic, industrial, speech, hand, women's health, orthotic/prosthetic, pediatric, wound care and other rehabilitation needs. The Rehabilitation Center's Outpatient Program is one of the few programs in the region that offers all three disciplines (physical, speech and occupational therapy) in one facility.
In addition, Aquatic Therapy is also offered by the Center. Water resistance, rather than weights, is used to help patients after injury or for those with chronic illness. Aquatic Therapy can make treatment and exercise less painful, and as a result, more successful, leading to improved quality of life.
Our inpatient and outpatient staff are experienced in assisting patients with a variety of illnesses or injuries including the following areas.
A physician's prescription is needed for outpatient services.
For more information about outpatient rehabilitation services call (985) 493-4782. | 2019-04-19T10:20:42 | https://www.thibodaux.com/centers-services/wellness-center/outpatient-rehabilitation/ |
This superb vision of the night sky was filmed in the Mont Mégantic region in Québec. The video is a collaboration of Rémi Boucher and Guillaume Poulin. Enjoy! | 2019-04-22T00:03:28 | https://colourlightenergy.com/blog/page/2/ |
Wesley has demonstrated the highest dedication to the EMS profession by giving of his time and his talents in order to assure that the emergency medical professionals in NORR are able to attend the required refresher trainings. Many NORR members do not work for services that provide refreshers in-house. They rely on NORR refreshers to stay up-to-date on their skills and information they need for optimum care.
Wesley Parnell would make an excellent nominee for the Instructor of the Year due to this extensive EMS experience coupled with the professionalism and extensive instructor knowledge base. On and off the streets, Wesley has a wealth of knowledge gained through years of experience and training than any individual would be likely to have the opportunity to tap into. Wes professes his knowledge during every course he teaches, leaving his students with a sense of accomplishment and confidence after the training that transitions into real world. | 2019-04-20T10:29:10 | http://www.lanremt.com/ems-awards/2014-awards/2014-instructor-coordinator-of-the-yeaar.html |
Please ensure the ACER Aspire 2920 laptop keyboard that you are going to buy fits the brand, model and part number of your device. **A replacement item will be shipped out once the original model product you ordered is out of stock.
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The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is the greatest motorcycle road race in the world, the ultimate challenge for rider and machine. It has always called for a commitment far beyond any other racing event, and many have made the ultimate sacrifice in their quest for victory. TT3D Closer to the Edge is a story about freedom of choice, the strength of human spirit and the will to win. It's also an examination of what motivates those rare few, this elite band of brothers who risk everything to win the race. | 2019-04-21T19:40:39 | https://www.thedvdhut.com/collections/3d-blu-ray/products/tt3d-closer-to-the-edge-blu-ray-3d-blu-ray |
All contests shall be governed by High School Federation Rules where applicable and/or as amended by the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference and the Central Connecticut Conference. “If the host team has an illegal diving facility, it is the host team’s responsibility to obtain an alternate diving site. If this is not done, the thirteen (13) diving points will be awarded on a forfeiture basis to the opposing team.” If a school is unable to secure an alternate diving facility, they may send a letter to their competing schools informing them that they do not have a diving team due to their lack of facility. This letter must be sent two weeks prior to the competition or a date that is set by the league. If this procedure is followed, no diving points are to be awarded at a home or away contest.
A legible meet result sheet for swimming and diving shall be used for all dual meets. The meet sheet should include the first and last name of all individual competitors and the last name for all relay competitors. Host and visiting schools will email a copy of meet results to all CCC schools who they compete during the season. These results should be provided within a timely manner (24 to 48 hours).
Individual shall be limited to competition in four events as follows: Either two (2) individual events and two (2) relays or one (1) individual event and three (3) relays.
Non-CCC teams of one may compete as non-scoring members in CCC meets.
Meets will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays or as site availability permits. (October, 1992 Revision Committee).
Starting time will be no later than 3:45p.m. except where non-school pools are used or there is mutual consent of the involved coaches.
All teams will meet each other once within the same division. There are three crossovers.
Eight open dates – three to be committed to interdivisional meets.
Selection of 42 all division swimmers/divers must be based on merit and a total season’s effort. While post-season divisional meets are allowed, they should be looked upon as just one other variable for making selection choices and not the sole basis. All conference teams will be determined prior to the CCC Dinner Meeting.
Meet will follow a timed finals format. Twelve places will be scored where top 3 swimmers and 1 relay from each team will be allowed to score. Number of entries per team will be determined by host team and be contingent to facility, time constraints, size of teams. Although this may vary throughout divisions, the number of places and participants scoring will remain consistent throughout divisions.
Divers could choose to do a 6-dive or 11-dive list. For each diver, 6 dives will be scored for the meet. Each team is still limited to entering 5 divers with a maximum of 3 scoring for each team. Divers competing with 11 dives will be asked to submit an additional diving sheet. This sheet will have 6 dives from their 11-dive sheet and will be used to determine a score which will be used in the meet results. These 6 dives must follow the 6-dive dual meet format. This means that the first dive listed is the required dive for the week and the other 5 dives must be from at least 4 different categories. The diving order will be chosen randomly. Divers competing with only 6 dives will be finished after their 6th dive. The remaining divers will take a 5 minute break and then continue on with their final 5 dives. The required dive for the diving championship will be required dive for the week that the meet is held in. Diving forms are due 30 minutes before the start of the diving competition.
The meet will be scored consistently between divisions, but will have no bearing on the overall divisional champion. A meet champion only will be determined. This is to be consistent with other sports that have divisional championships.
Participation of 1 and 2 person teams at the Conference Divisional Championships will be allowed whether or not the school they are from is a CCC school or not. The swimmers/divers on 1 and 2 person teams will swim in the same divisional meet as the team they practice and participate with (swimming or diving).
An individual is limited to being selected All-Conference in at most 2 relays and 2 individual events or in 3 relays and 1 individual event.
In each of the 4 divisions, the top 2 relays in each relay event and the top 2 swimmers and divers in each individual event will be designated All-Conference.
The 2 divers in each division will be chosen by adding up each diver’s best dual meet score, state divisional meet score and state open score. The divers with the 2 highest totals in each division will be designated All-Conference.
In each of the 4 divisions, the relays and the swimmers in each individual event will be chosen by examining best dual meet times, state divisional prelims and finals times and state open times. In each division, the 2 relays in each relay event and the 2 swimmers in each individual event with the best times will be designated All-Conference. | 2019-04-26T16:45:05 | http://centralconnecticutconference.org/index.php/ccc-regulations-swimming-g-1755 |
Criteria: A4: Exhibit a high quality of architectural design without regard to the time built or historic associations; A7: Exemplify an architectural style, construction technique or building type once common in the City; A9: Be selected for inclusion on the 1972 Illinois Historic Structures Survey.
Details: Stone door surround on front entrance, timbering, clover-leaf timbering pattern on east elevation, wood and soldier course lintels over windows, original gutter system.
Plan: Rectangular with garage addition.
Historic Features: Oriel bay windows on south elevation, chimney stack on east elevation, timbering in second story, brick first floor with stone surround at main entrance.
Building Permit Description: Brick veneer family dwelling and attached gar.
Exterior Alteration Permits: BP#20235, 1931.7.17: Improvements and alterations; BP#7771600, 1977: Add 10FNCE-0253: Fence replacement "in kind"; 06WDW0000000006: Replace exterior door w/a window to match existing winds.
COA Info: 10PRES-0213: Replacing existing wd fence on the W side yard and gate (4' high), N rear yard and E side yard (6' high) with new wd fence (traditional style), fence to be installed on the same location as the existing fence; 06HIS0000000117: On the N elevation, replace exterior door with three casement wood winds to match the existing winds, all winds shall be wd frames with insulated glass and true DLs, exterior brick rowlock to remain and new cut stone sill to match existing. | 2019-04-25T02:17:04 | https://www.sitevistamaps.com/evanston/index.php?showonlyp=yes&project=yes&c=6&p=372 |
China's stunning new green buildings.
The GreenPix Zero Energy Media Wall, is the world's largest color LED display combined with China's first photovoltaic system to be integrated into a glass curtain wall. It forms the curtain wall of the Xicui Entertainment Complex in Beijing, harvesting solar energy by day and using it to illuminate the screen after dark, much like a day’s climatic cycle. | 2019-04-22T20:30:06 | http://jeffbarson.com/the-blog/2009/4/4/china-green.html |
Shipping: L:33"x W:56"x H:50" 340 lbs.
Mountainland Kitchen & Bath is proud to present this white finished walk in, by Meditub. The 3238LWS is made from premium materials, this Walk In offers great function and value for your home. This fixture is part of Meditub's decorative Collection, so make sure to check out other styles of fixtures to accessorize your room. | 2019-04-23T01:54:44 | https://www.mountainlandshowroom.com/Orem-Richfield-Roosevelt-Utah/Meditub-3238LWS-White-Walk-In.HTM |
At the end of April, two thousand and eighteenth, the Skoda declassified the subcompact car park Kamiq, designed specifically for the Chinese market. In the model range of the Czech brand, the new model is located a step below the crossover Karoq. Externally, Skoda Kamik 2018-2019 (photo and price) was in many respects similar to the European Karoq. There is the same front end, clearly outlined wheel arches and similar punching on sidewalls. Is that on the stern are installed other two-section lights, and optics is exclusively halogen. In the base, the car has an analog gadget with a simple monochrome display of the onboard computer, and a multimedia display of a medium size is mounted in the front panel. The list of additional equipment includes climate control, as well as light and rain sensors. Being built on the old PQ25 platform, the all-terrain Skoda Kamiq (characteristics) got a semi-independent rear suspension. In overall dimensions in length, width, and height, the car reaches 4,390, 1 781 and 1 606 mm, respectively, the wheelbase is 2,610 millimeters. | 2019-04-19T00:23:50 | http://carsnb.com/skoda-kamiq-suv-chinese/ |
If it couldn't speak, how could it whisper to him???
Wonder what his name was? He looks like a Leroy.
FreeCandy44 wrote: Wonder what his name was? He looks like a Leroy.
If he slept on his back, would the extra face not suffocate?
That face just looks **** evil.
I meant the little face.
It is difficult to establish the facts behind Edward Mordake's condition due to the lack of reliable medical records. Not even his date of birth and death are recorded and there are conflicting accounts regarding his suicide, as well as placement and position of his extra face. Much of what is known is based on oral retelling.
So is the story true? That’s hard to decide, especially since there is no historical evidence. There might have been a man with a parasitic twin on the back of his head, but the fact that it spoke is definitely something that was made up to make the story seem more spectacular.
Haha, this was more made for nightmare fuel, not accuracy.
I will make a topic on Nightmare Fuel in the future if i can.
This isn't a cartoon,it's claymation.
The extra face looks like Moe Howard.
She'sTheFastest wrote: If he slept on his back, would the extra face not suffocate?
That's awesome, but looks fake...no room for a normal sized brain. | 2019-04-25T20:03:13 | http://www.letsgopens.com/scripts/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=2353741 |
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The iPad 3 was announced today. It’s just like the iPad two, but a little bit better. Nothing new to report here.
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Apple has announced the iPad 2. We’re all so *yawn* (ahem, excuse me) excited.
Posted by Dann Berg on November 4, 2010 . 2 comments.
And on the seventh day He created Things I Love Thursday. And he saw the post, and it was good. This week we explore making your bed, wearing slippers, finding a new doctor, fresh bottles of toothpaste, free iphone applications, and so much more. It’s November 4th, and it’s Things I Love Thursday. | 2019-04-20T06:49:27 | http://www.iamdann.com/tag/ipad |
Imagine coming home to your rental apartment to find a big foreclosure sign on the building. It's scary and it's happened to millions of renters, many of whom have been evicted during this crisis. However, what many don't realize is there are strong protections that can keep tenants in their homes long after the landlord is gone.
Joe Peay and Gretchen Zimmerman rent in San Francisco and the view is one of the main reasons they love this place.
"I love the view, I love where it is, I love that it's on Twin Peaks Hill," says Peay.
They also love the full kitchen, the built-in office, and the big airy living room. There's just one problem -- the bank just foreclosed on their place.
"When I got home, there was just a big sign on the house. I was like, 'OK what's that going to mean for us next?'" says Peay.
Peay and Zimmerman were worried the foreclosure could mean their one-year lease was no good and they were headed for eviction. However it turns out, tenants in foreclosures are in a much better position now than they may realize.
"The law is a little bit more, shall we say, a little kinder to tenants than it used to be," says former Superior Court judge and JAMS attorney and mediator David Garcia.
Garcia wrote a book on landlord and tenants rights and points to a federal law passed during the height of the foreclosure crisis, protecting tenants from sudden eviction.
"It's one thing for the owners of the property to be displaced, who are the ones defaulting on the loans. It's another thing for the people who are innocent, shall we say, who have bona fide rental agreements," says Garcia.
The federal act says tenants must receive 90 days notice before eviction. Also, tenants can stay in their homes at least until the end of their leases, unless a new owner wants to move in.
In cities with rent controls, like San Francisco, there are even more protections.
"Most tenants of course are pretty scared. They think they have to move and that it is a bank that owns my building now. So far, too many tenants unnecessarily have moved out," says Ted Gullicksen of the San Francisco Tenants Union..
Gullicksen says many renters are unaware their rights were actually strengthened because of the foreclosure crisis.
In addition to the federal act, San Francisco passed a new law saying banks that have foreclosed on a residential building cannot evict the tenants who continue paying rent. Even if the building is sold, the news owners must abide by the city's tough rent control laws.
In most cases, new owners may only evict if they intend to move into a particular unit or if the tenant breaches the rental agreement.
Which brings us back to Peay and Zimmerman, they have a one-year lease and the unit is rent controlled. So, it would take a lot to evict them. Even so, they had a very close call, because they had no idea who should receive the rent payment after foreclosure.
"Further notice came in the form of a courier ringing our doorbell last Thursday," says Peay.
It was a three-day notice from the bank. Pay rent or get out. Joe paid by overnight mail right away.
"Hopefully, we're in good shape. It's always a little scary, too," says Peay.
/" Many cities including Berkeley, Oakland and East Palo Alto, have their own rent control laws that can protect tenants from sudden eviction. | 2019-04-19T04:39:47 | https://abc7news.com/archive/7819786/ |
•Side plank/side raise with front sweep x 12-15.
(Then turn to other side and repeat these 2 exercises on the opposite leg).
•Single leg Glute bridge x 12-15 each side.
•Donkey kicks x 12-15 each leg each side.
•Posterior Glute bridge x 12- 15.
•Kneeling squats (Toddler optional) x 12-15. | 2019-04-24T18:18:54 | https://www.krystalhipwell.com/health-fitness/2018/5/26/pregnancy-floor-workout |
Many films are great, but only one wins Best Picture. This is a blog dedicated to everything involving the Oscars past and present as well as speculation on who should win at this year's events.
Hello everyone. I am proud to say that after a break that ran a little over a month, I am planning to return starting this week to the old stomping grounds. I am sure that there are a few of those who missed me, while there's also those that thought that I never left thanks to the handful of posts that I have written over the past few weeks. While I don't plan to have quite the overwhelming output that I did during Oscar season, I do plan to get back to commemorating all things Academy Awards related. While I don't have quite as much outlined yet as I had intended (I took the break a little too liberally, I guess), I do have a few great ideas in store for what's to come. Check them out after the jump.
The question may be asked: What did I do during the break? The answer isn't very flattering. I simply wrote over at Optigrab, which is my original pop culture website (link in sidebar), with more frequency. The whole point of the break in actuality is to wean me off of excessive, sometimes minute, posts on Oscar season coverage. It's initially difficult, but it helps me to adjust to the few months between now and the time that things kick up again. The one interesting thing is that this is the first coverage season break where I had ongoing columns. I don't dread doing them, but it's nice to know that I could sustain interest outside of current events.
1. Birthday Take: The sporadic column that honors Oscar nominated talents' work will return potentially this week. The rules are the same, as I dedicate five paragraphs to an artist's work, whether related to the film or not. Look at the sidebar labeled "Birthday Take" for links to the entire back catalog.
2. Best Song: The weekly column (released Sundays) focuses on every Best Original Song category by dissecting each nominee and then ranking the best nominees in the Best Loser category, and ranking the winners in the Best Best Song category. We're up to 1987 this week, and I am having a lot of fun with the column. I am unsure of what the next weekly column of this sort will be, but I only have 30 weeks left to figure it out. Look at the sidebar labeled "Best Song" for links to the entire back catalog.
3. Nothing But the Best: It's the column that focuses on the rich history of the Best Picture winners by writing history lessons about each of the films that have won. As one can predict, doing this for a year means that I am almost out of titles. With exception to this year's winner Spotlight, I have two more: The Last Emperor and next month's Braveheart. Look at the sidebar labeled "Best Picture Winners" for links to the entire back catalog.
4. Theory Thursday: It's a weekly column (released Thursdays) in which I give opinions relevant to trends of the week that I consider to be opposing or controversial to the popular stance.
5. Miscellaneous: This is the section that covers news and reviews of anything relevant to the Academy Awards. I have recently written up a review on the fun new Jean-Marc Vallee film Demolition. This likely will extend beyond the seasonal Oscar focused movies and be more general until September rolls around and things get more "serious."
1. Super Delegates: This is a column that I hope to run every other Tuesday (though it might get bumped back to monthly if topics run out) in which I highlight political candidates on film, specifically in regards to Oscar-nominated films. With this being an election year in the United States, I am hoping to focus on the fictional representation of congress on film with hopes of exploring what it means either to contemporary times or period relevant climates. The information will become clearer when the column is released, starting tomorrow. This column is only intended to run until the big election day in November.
2. The Runner-Ups: This is a column that I hope to release once a week (presumably Fridays or Saturdays) that focuses on great performances in film. What is the catch? I am planning to highlight actors who have specifically never so much as earned an Oscar nomination throughout their career. While I intend to have many repeat offenders, my goal is to raise awareness of great talents throughout history that didn't get any love. I am also hoping to extend beyond American film and do international cinema to better reflect diversity. I expect to have this column run during Failed Oscar Campaigns' off season.
I know that this may not seem like a lot of new content, but I hope that the mix of ongoing columns and these two new promising ones will lead to interesting conversations as well as possibly even getting more new columns in the future. For now, this is what I hope to be working on during a weekly basis, and I look forward to hearing any feedback you have with them.
My one caveat is that I apologize if I'm not immediately thorough in my work, as I'm likely to have a family event this month that makes my availability limited. My sister is having twins, so I will likely be out of town sometime in the next two weeks. I apologize ahead of time if this results in content either being late or nonexistent. For now, this is what I promise to do when I am available, so I hope that you look forward to it and I hope that it leads to some interesting results.
Composing Greatness: #1. Oscars 2019 Edition - "BlacKkKlansman"
Composing Greatness: #4. Oscars 2019 Edition - "Isle of Dogs"
Here's My Final Predictions for This Year's Academy Awards!
Composing Greatness: #3. Oscars 2019 Edition - "If Beale Street Could Talk" | 2019-04-21T22:23:50 | http://theoscarbuzz.blogspot.com/2016/04/an-open-letter-from-oscar-buzz.html |
Joseph had a lot of bad things happen to him even though he did nothing wrong. But God saw it all and made it up to him. God is going to make it up to you before it’s over.
Every storm is a turning point. You either go forward or turn back. Every crisis is a turning point. You either trust God or you quit. Your trouble is going to bring you a new beginning. Get ready.
The enemy has thrown everything at you imaginable. The fact that you’re still here says that God is not finished with you. He didn’t bring you this far to leave you now.
Jesus died and all looked lost. But in 3 days God did a new thing. You may feel like all is lost but God is working a plan. In about 3 days you will see Him do a new thing.
We’ve all been through a lot in the last few years. But we must remember how good God has been in spite of all the things we’ve been through. He’s a mighty good God.
Praise is the language of faith. When trouble knocks at your door let praise answer it. When depression knocks at your door let praise answer it.
Our God is a Refiner’s Fire. He knows just how hot to make the fire to get you to change. You might as well give in now.
Jonah was in the pit of a fish. But when he gave God thanks anyway, the fish had to let him go. Start thanking the Lord for His goodness while you’re in the pit, and your trouble will have to let you go.
Don’t live your life for people. Live your life putting God first. Sometimes people walk into your life and sometimes they walk out. No weapon formed against you shall prosper. | 2019-04-24T21:57:39 | https://bishopdennisleonard.wordpress.com/2015/07/ |
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The goals and vision of NuLife Church is to provide a place for beleivers to come and fellowship with one another and to worship the almighty God together and also reaching out to the non-beleivers with the Gospel.
If you would like to be involved with the ministry, or a financial supporter or prayer partner, please call (515)274-5965 or you can e-mail us at [email protected].
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Singing special song on Thankgiving.
Hanging out at the game table.
Special song from the youth group.
Celebrating Birthdays and Pot Blessings every last Sunday.
Some of the NuLife Church members.
The Jesus video in Tai Dam is now completed!!! | 2019-04-25T21:40:38 | http://acbsia.tripod.com/taicommunity/id14.html |
This moon orb is a solid wooden ball, which has been painted in acrylics and sealed with several layers of a protective varnish. It has a flat base and measures 2 inches. I study pictures of the actual moon while painting, so much of the details are true. However, the back of the moon is more of a mild interpretation of the dark side of the moon. | 2019-04-24T16:19:44 | https://whimsycalling.com/products/medium-pink-moon-orb |
Tiaras & Prozac: Geeking it up.
Mummy, you have failed this crochet.
This is what happens when you're obsessed with The Arrow whilst learning to crochet. | 2019-04-20T03:16:11 | http://www.tiarasandprozac.co.uk/2015/01/geeking-it-up.html |
in the country during their review process which is in progress.
FTUC national secretary Felix Anthony said he had held a few meetings with the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation and both parties had identified many areas of agreements.
Mr Anthony said their findings and the proposed amendments would be presented to Government in the next Employment Relations Advisory Board (ERAB) meeting.
"We certainly hope that, as agreed, the Government would then take that up to Cabinet and make amendments to the labour laws," he said.
"There are a large number of amendments involved, mainly to ensure that labour laws comply with the ILO core conventions and that we amend parts of the labour laws that the International Labour Organisation's Committee of Experts have indicated that need amendments.
"We've also amended laws to comply with the newly-ratified conventions that Government has ratified in the past year."
Mr Anthony said there were also a number of issues that would accompany the amendments and these would be presented during the ERAB meeting.
"These issues basically include more efficient enforcing of the labour laws and making the dispute settling machinery more efficient. There's been some concern in this area of enforcement which we believe needs to be looked at because some of these labour laws are very fundamental."
He said if the amendments were made, Fiji would fare reasonably well with the core conventions of the ILO.
FCEF chief executive Nesbitt Hazelman confirmed his talks with Mr Anthony and on the issues raised by the FTUC national secretary. | 2019-04-21T06:45:21 | http://iirra.org.il/index.php/2013-11-20-15-03-36/item/4108-fiji-labour-law-reform |
I have arthritis and Fibromyalgia so using tools and gripping something can be difficult.Also have chemical sensitivity. Yes...I'm a hot mess LOL! Love, love, love Hometalk!
I feel your pain ,I have that and a then some. Try using Citristrip a safe non-toxic paint remover.
I can feel for you. Both my ex and daughter have Fibromyalgia and other maladies contributed to it. You don't need to strip or sand off the finish if you plan to paint. You can use a kitchen scrubbie just to remove any gloss and roughen the surface for paint. Prime with a stain blocking prime, then paint with your color. | 2019-04-24T20:56:55 | https://www.hometalk.com/29253857/q-do-i-always-have-to-sand-off-old-paint-before-repainting-a-wooden-pie |
I wake up to realize that I actually fell asleep, leaving the TV and lights on. I find my cat sleeping next to my face and just as soon as I open my eyes, he meows good morning. Today, I woke up with a new decision. I decided to take a long break from work. It seems like I have been thinking all night about this decision through my dreams.
Dreams…a very pathetically optimistic term. Oh…no, wait it is actually very passive and negative. I mean dreams are supposed to be a good thing, supposedly the opposite of a nightmare. Yet, people use this optimistic term to refer to something they want to fulfill but seems so far away from happening. What I don’t understand is why do we attribute negativity and positivity to words, aren’t they all words…they should all, in an ideal world, be neutral.
….and now an argument on TV grabs my attention. The host interviews a number of authorities with contradicting opinions. The authorities start to present statistics and facts that prove the other party wrong and it becomes a competition of who gains more audience instead of how to help the victims for example. They deviate our attention from the main problem with their arguments and negotiation. Sadly, it’s not just on TV that these arguments take place. The world today seems to be made up of two opponents who are constantly trying to prove the other wrong.
The funny part is that, proving someone else wrong does not automatically make you right. Actually, the impeccable insinuations that people keep pointing out about what is right and what is wrong have turned the world upside down. In other words, how do we know what is wrong and what is right. Back in the day, the code of Hammurabi set the pathway for the people in Babylon by dictating what they should do to stay out of trouble. However, how do they know that what Hammurabi is setting out “good” or “right” code of morals. I mean, who can tell someone else not to go and sleep with another woman because they no longer desire their spouses? Why does sinning differently make us an instant culprit to the society.
Let us start with the first step of the ladder in a civilized hierarchy. First, the president fools everyone by setting out an imaginary scheme that they themselves do not know whether they will be able to fulfill or not. Secondly, people in the society constantly find themselves forced to lie about how much they get paid and how often do they feel like they want to go smoke a joint and smuggle some drugs. Even the homeless people on the streets sin by envying those who live in big houses and those who covet fancy cars. The point is, if we all look at each other like we are different leaf types in the same tree or just different colors to the same dress, no one will be wrong and no one will be right. No one will kill the mentally ill and no one will imprison a man for conning others. Actually, no one will con anyone because we will then all be satisfied with what we have, who we are and the way we are supposed to live right. We will be satisfied with being human. | 2019-04-21T12:59:38 | https://hayatimagazine.com/thin-skinned-chapter-3/ |
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Mario Balotelli and Philippe Coutinho looked in good spirits as Liverpool trained ahead of Sunday’s clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford.
The Italy international has not featured for the Reds since 8 November due to a groin injury but could be involved against the Red Devils at Old Trafford.
Adam Lallana, meanwhile, has also been passed fit despite suffering broken ribs during the recent victory over Leicester City.
Asked about Balotelli’s fitness on Friday, manager Brendan Rodgers said: “We’ve still got a bit of time, so we’ll see what his fitness is like.
“He’s been out for a little while now, but in the last couple of days he’s looked good in training.
Here are some of the best pictures from Friday’s training session at Melwood. | 2019-04-20T18:21:03 | https://www.thesportreview.com/2014/12/photos-coutinho-and-balotelli-all-smiles-in-liverpool-training-session/ |
Однородное вещество с определённым составом.
This resource allows for a material to be represented. The resource can be used to represent either a kind of a substance - e.g. a formulation commonly used for treating patients, or it can be used to describe a particular package of a known substance (e.g. bottle, jar, packet).
The composition of the material can be specified in terms of a mix of other materials, including with precise amounts if required.
A medication is a substance that is packaged and used as an administered medication. The medication resource uses the substance resource to represent the actual ingredients of a medication.
Change code system for extensibly bound codes from "http://hl7.org/fhir/substance-category" to "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/substance-category" | 2019-04-21T10:51:28 | https://fhir-ru.github.io/substance.html |
Pacific Poker is yet another online arm of 888 Holdings, that group set up by Richard Kilsby in 1997 and now has a plethora of sports betting, casino, poker and bingo providers under its control. In 2012, 888 Holdings and subsidiary business Cassava Enterprises were ranked as the fourth biggest online poker business in the world on the Poker Networks List.
Five years after the formation of 888 Holdings, Pacific Poker was established. A year later in 2003, the company then begun holding tournaments. The company are proud of the services they offer their customers, such services as the choice of being able to play their poker games online or alternatively by downloading the Pacific Poker software to their desktop or to their mobile or tablet device. All about choice, as well as allowing their registered players to play for real cash, Pacific Poker also have a practise mode that sees their customers play for free and without any financial risk. Such a service is likely to be attractive not only to experienced poker players but also to those players who are either new to online gaming or new to poker altogether.
Whilst the services of the Pacific Poker brand have not been publically acclaimed to our knowledge, the 888 Holdings company is always keen to show off the awards that they have won since their establishment 18 years ago. Their most fruitful and popular years came in 2007 and 2008 when they cleaned up at the eGaming Review and the Leisure Report Awards. They won, amongst other things, the top gong of Casino of the Year and the prestigious award for Operator for the Year. It is of course important to consider the reputability of the your online poker provider before signing up to their services. Pacific Poker's credibility is clear to see.
Download the software necessary for playing Pacific Poker's version of the card game by selecting the 'Download' tab, located leftmost on the banner at the top of the homepage. This will then immediately kick off the installation process whilst also redirecting you to a step-by-step guide to help you through the process. At least the most important bits of the information written in this guide are easy to understand with images also present to further aid understanding. The text does get drier the further down the page you go.
There is another guide to the download and installation process on the 'Getting Started' section of the website, also available through the relevant link at the top of the page. This is also where you will find out about such things as joining a table and a tournament once you have registered with Pacific Poker. Again the use of screenshots in this section is applauded. You can find this area of the site by either clicking on the 'Getting Started' tab at the top of the page or by hovering over this tab and selecting the section that you most want to read.
Whilst that tab might be useful to those players who have never played online before, the 'How To Play' area, also accessible through the banner at the top of the page, will benefit those who have never even played poker before. Every aspect of the popular card game is covered in this guide with tabs down the left hand side should users want to move to a particular area of interest. Not only does this section advise about the different types of poker available, it also explains about hand rankings and key poker terminology.
Clicking on the adjacent 'Help' tab will open a new window, this with clearly marked sections so that the customer can quickly find the solution to their problem. Such categories on this page include enquiries about credit and debit cards, those about promotions and those about technical issues. Selecting one of these options will then send the user to a further list of links. Whilst most should find these FAQs useful, there is nothing better than a webchat service to quickly iron out any issues; something that Pacific Poker is without.
The 'Promotions' tab can be found at the top of the Pacific Poker homepage, just to the left of the rightmost 'Download' tab. Hover over the 'Promotions' tab and cover a list of all the latest promotions offered by Pacific Poker. Otherwise, click on the relevant tab and be taken to the specific promotions homepage.
On first inspection of the Pacific Poker promotions page, you will be amazed at the number of exclusive offers and services that are on offer. Do not be fooled though, there is a list of previous promotions on this page that are currently invalid. Make sure that you only concern yourself with those deals that are currently in use.
There is one available offer for new customers, this being the free entrance into the €100K first depositors tournament upon your first deposit being placed. Whilst this is, of course, a very generous deal, it fails to really compare to those poker operators who are offering deposit bonuses and other such services. As a result, it is important to advise potential new customers to look at the offers being provided by other poker operators before taking the Pacific Poker offer. For more information on this new customer package, including the terms and conditions of the offer, select the 'Click here for more' link beneath the relevant advert.
Upon signing up to Pacific Poker you will then be able to take part in a bunch of other long term promotions for loyal customers. The first of these offerings is the 'PokerCam Genie' deal that sees webcam poker players rewarded should the poker genie be spotted in their webcam poker game. Pacific Poker do not state what exactly the prize that are up for grabs are but say that they are 'MAD'.
Another of Pacific Poker's recurring offers is the 'Teams Poker' promotion. This sees customers link up to their favourite Premier League, Bundesliga and La Liga football teams. Should you be playing in one of the specified Teams Poker rooms and your side pick up all three points, you will be in receipt of a cash prize - regardless of whether or not you are knocked out of the tournament.
Less of a promotion and more of a feature is the 'Private Tourneys' offering. This allows Pacific Poker players to set up their own private tournaments against their friends and poker acquaintances. To be able to hold their own online private poker experience, customers must just select the link on the relevant page at least three days in advance of when they want their tournament to be and simply enter their details. Their private poker game will then be confirmed.
Finally, Pacific Poker's 'Monday Twins' promotion makes the first day of every week the day for big deals and hot offers. There are currently seven ways to win big in the 'Monday Twins Challenge' room with buy-ins from just $20 and prizepots of over $10,000! Simply find the relevant offer page on the Pacific Poker promotion webpage to find out more. Further terms and conditions apply to all promotions. | 2019-04-25T08:03:14 | https://www.betbind.com/bet-places/poker/pacific-poker.aspx |
1. The public beta of SilkChain Ecosystem App Market SilkAll will be launched soon after doing private beta test for many times.
2. The first global advertising blockchain technology based platform Odoor will be released soon.
3. Recently, SilkChain attended Korea Blockchain summit 2018 and Bahrain World Blockchain Congress to discuss about how SilkChain improve international trade ecosystem and how we will affect organizations and economics situations.
4. By now, nearly 30 rating agencies and three party platforms have provided professional evaluations of SilkChain, including a high score of 5 points from TrackICO, a high grade of B from CoinSchedule, a high score of 4.91 points from ICOlink, a high score of 9.7 points from ICOmarks, a high score of 5 points from IAP and so on.
5. By July 25, SilkChain has more than one million fans in telegram worldwide and more than eighty thousand followers of Facebook.
SilkChain is now preparing the releasing of applications and the listing on exchange, please stay tuned! Thanks to millions community members, rating authorities, media partners, and all participants for support! | 2019-04-24T16:58:29 | https://www.silkchain.io/articledetail/35844a67-540b-4de9-a589-ec149c852313 |
Being successful in existence is most truly therefore an issue of going right for this and knowing what you need. nexter.org/category/personal-development A much considerable part having just a little business owner is staying connected to other folks. You might experience completely conquered wanting to proceed throughout your life in the minute that is current.
A lot of people today discover it is quite challenging to prepare their lives nonetheless it’s a skill that is considerable. Attempt to understand how they perceive you. A good deal of people need success however aren’t ready to perform to it.
The reward of thinking in god and belonging to a specific religion gives you the ability to fortify your expectation at a better alive. It is logical when you consider it to get moment. In reality, lack of optimism would be the reason lots of individuals proceed to self-development apps.
The opinion individuals accomplish paradise or wind up in hell for a consequence of some specific actions (or action ) is erroneous. As with no some type of issues could possibly be accomplished it really is as necessary in the own life of everybody. Among the biggest errors people make is that the very simple fact they possess goals, however they never take into consideration how they truly are likely to achieve them.
If you were to think there are it’s imperative that you take one at one time. You consistently locate a solution to come up with the will In case you’re committed to personal progress. The master plan includes a statement of some coming reality and the direction you mean to attain it.
Goal setting is crucial to set the course and offer the direction to follow to become able to receive what we need out of your life. Studies have demonstrated that predominate takes some time and a great deal of effort. If you’re aware of what your life goals are and who you would like to come to be all you will require is actually a strategy.
They can detect it will not always have the effect on the lifetime they expected it to have if one really can reach the things they will need to accomplish. For a pristine scholar of existence is to keep to be teachable-ready. Therefore, if you’re unsatisfied with your own religion or religious course, think about the 2 pieces under.
Then you turn to an applicant of collapse Whenever you cannot put added attempt in everything you’re participated in. Just a increase of optimism goes a exact long way. Then imagine on your head you’re accomplishing your targets.
Even though there aren’t some set of policies because each individual has unique targets there are. 1 approach to correct would be to take a look at exactly what you do from the view of your very own personal development. Every person disagrees.
On the list of processes that’s quite new that can aid in improving your young child’s brain improvement is by way of motion with educational Kinesiology’s science. The exact first step on your personal growth and advancement prepare starts with you acknowledging you’re now accountable for the yourself. The younger you begin, the better but it’s never ever too late to get the job done with fostering your life.
Having a intellect could be done by assortment of excellent self growth therapies which can be proven to get the job done and can be extremely challenging out. You must know exactly what it is that you’re proficient at and also what skills you should upgrade on and where. Your skills involves interacting along with fulfilling those who will be able to help you in finding at which you will need togo.
Write down at ten targets you wish to achieve professionally and personally in the field of improvement that is private. Once you have picked your self advancement objective it’s important on where you’re now to receive your bearings. The person is actual advancement.
It’s likely to also define the manner in which you’re reward your self if you manage to accomplish your objective. Pay attention to the process before you complete your objective. You could define a development purpose of helping others once you register for volunteer work and also the objective isn’t fundamentally completed.
The method of private self-development is personal. There really are a lot of self service growth experts who’ve displayed products and information . A personalized development application can arrive in any form or form but there’s fundamentally in creating 1 a simple method.
You would meditate twice each day for a 18, if you should be searching for advancement of well being. A good deal in good on-field positive aspects of education and work results. After all, receiving an agenda is critical, for those who never assess whether you’re after your own plan but it really is useless.
With almost any app you’ve surely got to sort for you through what isn’t and what exactly is purposeful. Whenever you have your improvement work becomes the dojo along with also your final type of self-expression. You understand at which you need to be on and where you’re presently.
It is likely to also define the method that you are going to reward yourself once you manage to accomplish your target. Make sure you evaluate your own progress as you move towards your target. You might establish a development purpose of helping others once you enroll for volunteer work and also the aim is not necessarily completed.
Understanding and self development a part of the self-improvement application. It is in helping you to make and increase your excellence that is silently concealed within 22, a basic roadmap. This really is when some body develops capabilities or their full capacity.
Self image is all about the way you view yourself. A solid understanding of how exactly to gauge your farm business’ performance is vital for guaranteeing longterm accomplishment. Every individual disagrees.
An effective leader ought to really have excellent people skills. Other successful individuals have gained. Success can not be performed independently.
You have to become the grasp of your advancement. Track down your own individual values so your personal development strategy can be made by you. Thus, group development isn’t whole without adequate number of self-improvement of anyone team members.
For instance, should you must acquire reduce fat, then capture the info and your first step is to consider yourself. Like a way to use self conscious techniques you take a excellent look at yourself and must sit down. So succeed and as to boost, an individual needs to simply take that first measure towards their aims and also concentrate on the effect.
Employees who don’t know their jobs well can’t do their jobs. The strategy which works well would be always to learn everything makes you joyful. The leaders understand they will need to continue developing and growing to match their true potential.
Otherwise you wont be able posture to finish your training class. Possessing an everyday reading will just supply you with the very ability when coming up with the excellent to get compared at this future. Start writing things down that you would really like to do and get started implementing them.
Possessing an individual mission statement might be useful to individuals wishing to speed in order precisely the aim in their activities and activities. A development application is an approach also to get started working , and also to rate your life define what crucial for you. The personal development is actually a phrase that has used a superior deal in distinct areas.
Favorable thoughts bring daily lifestyle and about positive outcome gets alluring. Realize that those that excel like exactly the things that they do and do the things that they enjoy. Be hungry for that which life offers and do it.
For successful in life is truly therefore an issue of moving directly to this and being aware of what you desire. Remain centered on such an end result most the time you are going to observe things on the past. Find out how to think in how you spend your own time and you also may see just how exactly to deal with your time and effort.
A great deal ought to be carrying out a’self-appraisal’ at one time per year. One needs to concentrate to the circumstances, leaving the past. You’ve must meet with your subconscious thoughts with thoughts of the sort of lifestyle you would like if you’d want to live life.
As quality of life is still one area which should be 19, Wanting improved all the time and made. Finally, it is rather essential step that should be accompanied by everyone to determine exactly the reversal that took place whilst self-improvement practice. Self improvement isn’t merely a subject of curiosity chased by way of a few of folks.
Another issue for a lot of people could be that the truth they get happy with wherever they truly are actually everyday life. You ought to be concerned with offending the others in the exact time although A person may feel done. Once you gaining any form of reward for others or yourself, you wish to build a shift.
Inspection of your development plans and also your development activities, will create sure you find out from exactly what you’ve achieved. If you want adjust or you’re permitted to change your strategy. Creating such a plan is uncomplicated.
You will require to work hard and be more disciplined to reach them, When you’ve got your goals. So long as you continue working toward your objective you are going to grow to be there. A goal is to meditate 15-minutes per day.
For instance, if you need to find reduce fat, then capture the exact info and your very first step is always to consider yourself. Being a means to use self conscious methods you ought to sit down and take a look at yourself. If you’re able to seriously evaluate your conditions, you’re going to be in a position to work outside the actions to allow you to proceed out from where you are to wherever you are interested in being.
You must receive your priorities evident in order for energy and your time are all focused. As a way you will need to admire others. You’ve got a balanced air supply.
Being a winner in existence is most therefore an issue of moving directly for this and realizing exactly what you need. An significant part being just only a business owner is currently remaining linked with other folks. Discover how to think in what way you spend your time and also you also will notice just how to handle your time and effort.
Some individuals are concentrated around the aim they fail to celebrate successes on the way. Particular men and women have numerous ways of creating their policy. In earning plenty of dollars in a few cases success is equated by them.
Individuals extends to you the opportunity and increase your energy up. The optimal/optimally method to ensure success in personal transformation will be to pay attention to a single thing at a moment. Particular advancement happens on the duration of the life of an individual span.
You must check out of within Whatever your motive is for needing to accomplish growth. Additionally, there are a few things in life which you are really very likely to despise performing. That you really don’t will need to worry after speaking to come across prepared for a speech that is successful and smart.
It truly is very critical for your confidence. It saves time and empowers you steer clear of annoyance Whether it’s possible to discover what you need if you desire it. Decide onto your list, create a list of the aims that are compact you have to reach prior to obtaining the end objective.
Confidence to generate the appropriate alterations, self confidence is needed. Achievements is not easy, although easy since it gets the capacity to grow stretch search and understand to enjoy everyday since you progress toward your 5-year objective. It isn’t easy to reach with no amount of satisfaction.
It may transform your own life. Personal development can not protect against all undesirable things from happening but it makes it possible to deal with barriers since they surface. It is a great item, and every person should really be striving to their personal targets.
Personal self development is a huge deal to me since you can learn in my earlier communication on you. Your advantage at the world of e motion can be a symptom of maturity, also foremost and first intellect. The bulk of the advantages of getting self growth courses all stem from self-awareness as you might have seen.
It’s imperative that you simply take them one at one time, In the event you think there are a great deal of parts in life which need improvement. Should you wind up feeling it is possible to merely explore your prepare and remind yourself at which you would love to really go. Since you figure out the things which are essential for you you learn to honor your own time Once you create a personal development application.
Even that you know-all 65 principles before purchasing the novel, I feel it may be an refresher on things you ought to do in order to find. Truly studying all religions is an assemble to create the many of the knowledge you’ll manage to possess! You also might need to start with minimum and simple self-improvement measures like affirmations to eliminate patterns and old negative suggestions and exchange them with favorable beliefs that are supporting.
Trying to keep a diary of what you proceed through everyday, or a diary is really a way. It’s the exact same with a development approach it increases. Be hungry for that which life offerings and doit. | 2019-04-21T12:26:14 | http://penjualtoyota.com/2019/04/10/self-development-and-self-development-the-perfect-combination/ |
Click here to view our District Reporting section. It will guide you to all the data needed to meet the requirements of ESSA reporting. The individual reports are located under the Documents link also located on the right. | 2019-04-23T18:52:17 | https://www.burkburnettisd.org/bisd-research-evaluation-accountability |
Travelogues are often full of amazing real stories. These are interesting narrations about voyages undertaken to various places. Most travel and holiday books are full of exhilarating experiences of various travels. These books give us vivid information of a particular place, its geography, its culture, food habits, routes and lot more.
Some travel and holiday books also contain information about tourist spots and also include road maps. They also provide information about hotels and lodging accommodations and transport facilities of a particular place. Not everyone is fond of reading travel books but there are a few others who are very fond of them. However, one cannot deny these books are quite informative.
With the development of Internet, the concept of online marketing has also started getting wide popularity among the people. Today people are more comfortable going to an online store to buy their daily necessities or other products than going physically to fetch them. For buying books also the online stores are more convenient.
The World Wide Web abounds with numerous sites which exclusively deal with books of various publishers. So, a person who is in search of a travel and holiday book can easily log on to any site and check for his desired book, sitting at the comfort of the home. Unlike high-street book shops, he need not search a whole stock of books in the cupboards. Instead he can just type the name of the author or the name of the book to find out its location. Most online book shops not only provide the price of books, but also offer genuine reviews. You can even compare the prices of books provided by various stores and buy it at an affordable price.
If we browse any online store we will find online as well as audio and video editions of various travel and holiday books listed categorically. You can even find top sellers like New Europe by Michael Palin, Wild Places by Robert Macfarlane or the legendary travel and holiday books like Innocents Abroad: Or the New Pilgrims’ Progress by Mark Twain. Not only that you will find some more adventurous travel books like Long Way Round written by reputed film star Ewan McGregor travels who traveled around the world with his best friend Charley Boorman riding a motorcycle. | 2019-04-25T13:55:30 | http://jergurtistrok.us/buying-travel-and-holiday-books-online.html |
Franke, G. und Hax, H.
By "choosing" between alternative exchange rate systems one cannot escape fundamental problems. In flexible-exchange-rate systems especially leading currencies at times are exposed to distortions of relative competitiveness which stem from nominal exchange rates being governed by capital movements. Attempts to maintain substantial current account imbalances by inducing appropriate capital flows add to the instability in foreign-exchange markets. In systems with fixed nominal exchange rates requirements of maintaining external equilibrium will dominate internal economic policy decisions. The concepts of monetary harmonization in Europe seem to aim at lowering these external constraints; some countries may hope that German monetary policy can be neutralized. However, temporary balance-of-payments problems in the EMS do not stem from the so-called "hardline" course of the Bundesbank, but rather from spells of preferences in favour of the D-Mark in connection with chronic German export surpluses. The latter should be lowered by means of a substantial revaluation of the D-Mark and not by expansive economic policy. For this proposal to be realized the FRG would be forced to abandon its welfare-by-export strategy, to rely on terms-of-trade gains instead, to pursue a hard-currency policy and to adopt the position of a mature creditor country.
The paper analyzes the reasons why West Germany's economic forecasts for the year 1988 turned out to be wrong. It examines a prognosis drawn up on the basis of the RWI (Rheinisch-Westfälisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung) cyclical forecasting model, i.e. a medium-size econometric model for the Federal Republic of Germany, that has been used for current forecasting and simulation purposes for more than ten years. The methodical basis mainly consists of a number of simulation runs which show that the most serious error source is to be found in the assumptions used in forecasting public building investment and, more particularly, world trade on the basis of that model, and this evaluation is likely to be valid also for the non-econometric prognoses. Besides inventory estimates, the most important endogenous error source must be deemed to be the apparently changed profit withdrawal propensity. The latter had noteworthy consequences for the accuracy of consumption analyses. The findings presented reject indirectly the hypothesis that the unexpectedly positive 1988 development of the West German economy overall indicated that the supply-side improvements of previous years had begun to make themselves felt. The positive result is rather to be explained by the continued strong export orientation of the economy of the Federal Republic of Germany.
A positive relationship is detected, (Greece 1961 - 1985), between the volume of broad monetary Aggregates and the real deposit rate. Thus, an important link can be traced in the Greek macroeconomy: Deflation and/or increases in administered interest rates augment the resources of banks, hence enable an expansion of credit constrained investment expenditures.
Money is still a concept which is not unequivocally defined. Broad definitions are based upon the liquidity properties of the underlying assets. However, these definitions do not make a distinction between micro- and macro-liquidity. An asset displaying macro-liquidity forms Potential money. This note investigates the conditions for the existence of Potential money and offers two explanations for its occurrence.
There has been much theoretical and empirical interest in the Fisher Effect, di / d ? = 1. It is usually portrayed as the result of rational behavior in the credit market resulting from borrowers and lenders exhausting all arbitrage opportunities. Empirical studies of it generally indicate that the nominal interest rate does not rise by the increase in inflationary expectations. Does this mean that the Fisher Effect does not hold, or is it that other variables affected by inflationary expectations feed back into the credit market pushing the nominal rate down, even though the Fisher Effect holds? This paper studies the behavior of the real interest rate in general equilibrium models when the Fisher Effect is constrained to hold in the credit market. A modified Patinkin model with its carefully structured credit market is first studied to determine the behavior of the real rate. The (exogenous) increase in inflationary expectations increases the real rate, the reason being the excess supply (in the bond market) resulting from the inflation induced economization of real balances. When the bond market is generalized to a growth framework to include real income and capital intensity, either real income must fall dramatically or the model is unstable if the real rate is to decline when inflationary expectations increase. Whether the Fisher Effect need hold as a matter of rational behavior is then considered. Life-cycle considerations and general equilibrium adjustments among markets are two important reasons why it need not, and the effect of each is to reduce the real rate.
The analysis focuses on the influence of an asymmetrical distribution of information between corporate managers and capital market investors about financial management decisions. It distinguishes between two variants of asymmetrical information: hidden action refers to the impossibility of observing corporate management actions, whereas hidden information describes a situation in which corporate managers possess better information about the corporations's earnings position than external capital donors do. Where the distribution of information is asymmetrical in respect of the variance of future financial surpluses, it is possible to signal in a credible manner and free of charge the true value of the variance by combining loan issues with options. The same capital structure is apt to solve hidden action problems completely and free of charge insofar as they bear upon the variance of financial surpluses. Where the problem is one of hidden action combined with hidden information, however, it is possible to remedy the asymmetrical distribution of information by an appropriate financing method, but this approach does not mean choosing the capital structure that would maximize the corporation's total value.
The paper takes stock of Gerhard Stoltenberg's term of office as Federal Minister of Finance, which lasted for six and a half years. The paper shows that the consolidation of public finances - defined as the net rise of public-sector borrowings expressed as a percentage of the production potential - made progress; in 1988, this percentage was down to about just one half of what it had been in 1981. Contrary to the widely held opinion, this result is not to be explained by the use of Bundesbank profits for financing public expenditures or by the overall economic situation which was good to a limited extent only. A distinct decline of the public share in GNP was, incidentally, to be recorded only in 1982 and 1983. The consolidation policy did not cut back on the level of social benefits overall, but entailed shifts that were made primarily at the expense of sectors such as the health sector where the mentality to take as much as possible and considerable abusive practices had been assumed to exist and to the benefit of families with children and of the long-term unemployed. It ought to be criticized, however, that in the period under review the government's propensity to invest went down further, whilst no progress was made in the cutting of subsidies. On the other hand, the resumption of the policy of privatizing publicly owned assets after a standstill of 18 years must be regarded as a positive element. The three-stage tax reform carried out between 1986 and 1990 has generated growth impulses, even though these impulses have, in corporate taxation, fallen back behind what would have been feasible and desirable. On the other hand, there are not any solid arguments that would speak in favour of a redistribution of wealth from the bottom to the top. Any such conclusion would be based on evaluation yardsticks that have nothing to do with the ability-to-pay principle of taxation. | 2019-04-23T20:07:01 | https://www.credit-and-capital-markets.de/ausgabe/?o=1&id=126 |
John specializes in the defense of workers’ compensation and liability claims. Prior to joining McCollum Crowley, John practiced in Wisconsin with a regional insurance defense firm. In his current position, he handles defense matters in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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Picking the right radio for your home can be tricky — there’s a lot of choice, ranging from simple budget units all the way up to hand-crafted wooden radios with premium speakers on board. The good news is that that there’s a style to suit everyone, whether you’re after slick minimalism, Mid-century charm or something a little more classic.
What’s more, lots of radios these days aren’t just radios. Many have the added benefits of alarm clock functions, wireless Bluetooth streaming and even support for Spotify so they can potentially double up as a desktop speaker.
We’ve tested the best DAB radios around, and hand-picked the finest in terms of sound and usability. Scroll down to find our top choices, but first, make sure you ask yourself these questions before you buy.
How much should I spend on a DAB radio?
Prices for radios range massively from anything as little as £15 up to hundreds of pounds. There’s something for every budget and every different size of home so it’s worth doing a little homework before you splash out.
Unsurprisingly, design and sound quality will affect the price tag. If you’re not too bothered about audio quality and just want a little radio to listen to while doing the gardening, then you can pick up something for next to nothing. If you’re after serious audio performance then you’ll have to spend a little more – potentially over £100. As well as design and sound quality, the type of radio you’re looking at will have a major influence on the price.
What are the different types of radio?
There are three key types of radio – digital, analogue and internet.
As the name suggests, digital radio is transmitted digitally, and offers a much more reliable signal than analogue radio. The digital radio standard used in the UK is called DAB and an upgraded version called DAB+ was launched about 10 years ago and lots of digital radio stations are moving towards it. Lots of older DAB radios can’t pick up DAB+ signals, but most new ones can. Just make sure you look for a DAB+ logo or Digital Radio ‘tick’ on the box.
Transmitted using radio waves, analogue radio — which includes FM and AM — was the default for broadcasts before digital radio came along. AM was the most widely used radio format in the UK until it was overtaken by FM in the mid ‘80s. The vast majority of analogue radio stations are broadcast on FM and while some of these are simulcast in AM, very few are AM-only.
The sound quality of analogue radio can be patchy compared to digital, as it’s very sensitive to interference. That’s why you sometimes have to move the aerial, and even the radio around to get a good signal. Most DAB and internet radios also include an analogue tuner.
Rather than being transmitted using an analogue or digital radio signal, internet radio is accessed online. That means you’ll need a Wi-Fi connection to pick up signals, rather than the usual aerial. The biggest advantage of internet radio is that you’ll be able to access a gigantic selection of radios stations — more than 30,000 — from all over the world.
DAB and FM radios with built-in internet radio tend to be pricier that their counterparts. However, you can also access internet radio for free on your computer or on the relevant smartphone or smart TV apps.
This cute little DAB radio sports a mid-century look with rounded edges and a choice between an oak or walnut finish. The small footprint means that it’s ideal for spots with limited space, such as the kitchen worktop or a desk. Unlike its predecessor, the H2, this neat device sports both Bluetooth and a 2.4-inch full colour screen, which makes it easier to see what you’re listening to and to navigate around the on-screen menus.
The scroll wheel and small selection of buttons on the top of the radio are very neat and incredibly intuitive to use, so you’ll be up and running in no time. The radio has a Digital Radio tick, which it means it’s future-proof against changes to DAB transmissions. And it sports a generous 20 DAB presets (plus 20 FM presets), along with a alarm that’s easy to set using the top-mounted controls. Want a radio you can take to the bottom of the garden? An optional ChargePAK B1 (£29.99) battery unit will give you up to 30 hours playback away from the mains.
Use the equaliser to change the bass and treble and levels to suit your tastes or simply pick from a range of customer presets including ‘Classical’ and ‘Pop’.
Despite its pint-sized dimensions, the Evoke H3 offers a surprisingly full sound. That, combined with the slick design, is extremely impressive at this price.
If it’s sound quality you’re after, then Ruark’s chic tabletop radio is hard to beat. With a curved chassis that comes in a slick black or white lacquer finish or a hand-finished ‘Rich Walnut’ wood design, it’s a thing of beauty that looks good in any room of the house.
This is the third generation of Ruark’s mini radio, which now features a sharper OLED screen as well as the familiar top-mounted RotoDial controller. This makes the whole unit very simple to use. You’ll get Bluetooth connectivity and 10 presets apiece for DAB and FM, and the unit is also future-proofed with DAB+ support on board.
You’ll have to attach the aerial yourself with the supplied tool, which is a little fiddly, but once it’s on, it’s on and you don’t need to do anything more. You also have the option of adding the BackPack battery pack (£59.99) if you want to unplug from the mains, though it does stick out a fair bit from the back of the unit. It’s also worth noting that the alarms will only work when the radio is plugged into the mains.
The R1 doesn’t come cheap but it offers sensational sound for a radio of this size, or indeed any size.
For those that like to keep it simple, this basic DAB unit won’t break the bank. The no-frills design feels a little plasticky, though the lightweight build means that it’s genuinely portable.
The radio comes in a choice of red, blue, black or white finishes and features a rather nifty little jog lever control for scrolling up and down menus. It makes the radio super-easy to use when you’re holding it in your hand, so it’s ideal for when you need to move it around while cleaning, decorating or gardening. What’s more, it takes 4x AA batteries so it doesn’t need to be plugged in all the time.
Features are fairly basic and include a five-line LCD screen, wake up and sleep timer and 5 presets each for both DAB and FM. There’s no Bluetooth on board, but the radio is certified with a Digital Radio tick.
Volume can be boosted without too much distortion though with only a simple mono speaker on board, the audio is a bit weak compared to more highly priced units. A decent basic option if you’re after a durable little DAB that can be moved around at will.
This stunning radio combines a gorgeous Mid-century wooden cabinet with tank-like build quality. It comes in a range of finishes – including walnut, black or white with a silver grille, walnut with a black grille or an all-black version.
Not only does it look good, it also boasts internet radio capability along with DAB and FM. The mini joystick control takes a little getting used to but it’s actually grows on you after a few tries. Soon, we found navigating through the onscreen menus an absolute doddle. There’s even a handy on-screen setup wizard to get you started.
The SuperConnect is packed with features including Bluetooth, top-quality audio engineering, and an alarm that can be snoozed by tapping anywhere on the metal front. The radio can even be linked with up to five other units to form a multi-room system. Spotify Premium subscribers can use the Spotify Connect support to stream direct and control the tracks from the unit.
A free UNDOK smartphone app makes it even easier to control, turning your smartphone into touch remote . There’s also a traditional remote in the box if you prefer a simpler approach. A superb all-rounder that sounds just as good as it looks.
The Uno is a pint-sized version of the original Revival radio. And just like its older sibling, it sports Roberts’ distinctively adorable 1950s styling. It’s 35 per cent smaller than the original but has a similar gold speaker grille and cursive ‘Roberts’ logo on the front.
The colour selection includes classic like Black, Dove Grey, Pastel Cream and Duck Egg, along with music-inspired hues such as Yellow Submarine, Blue Monday, Pink Cadillac, Purple Haze.
There’s no Bluetooth connectivity, but the digital radio supports DAB+ and can be loaded with 4x AA batteries for listening without wires. And when the power cable is plugged in, it fits neatly into the underside of the unit, so that there’s no unsightly back panel to spoil the aesthetics. The usual pair of top-mounted dials and small selection of buttons make for incredibly easy operation.
While all the others radios found a DAB signal straight away, the Uno needed some repositioning before it would search for stations, so you may need a little flexibility when it comes to positioning the radio and aerial. Once connected, the audio is more perfectly respectable for a radio of this size. A cute classic that’s hard to resist.
This compact DAB and FM radio from Swiss audio brand sports a cool 80’s look with a sleek silver top combined with a textured faux leather covering in black, white, tan or red. The retro aesthetics also extend to the red LED lights which shine through the mesh and display the name of the current station and ‘playing now’ information.
The top of the extendable aerial sits flush again the top of the radio so it’s a little fiddly to prise out, but it does look very neat when folded away. Packing Bluetooth, as well as DAB+ support, the radio sports a solid aluminium volume dial with slick action and a satisfying click when it’s turned all the way down to turn the power off. Just remember to turn the volume down again after you’ve been listening over Bluetooth or you’ll be in for a loud shock.
The dial is really easy to operate with your thumb if you’re holding the radio in one hand and sits alongside a small selection of polished metal buttons, which are all pretty intuitive to use.
Along with the compact design, the rechargeable built-in battery with an impressive 20 hours of playback means that the radio is genuinely portable and can easily be slipped into a bag.The sound is a little thin compared to some of its higher priced rivals, but its much more impressive than a budget unit. Genuine portability and a cool retro design make the Touring S worth a second look.
One of the more affordable radios in our roundup, this is the successor to the original Spectrum Duo from John Lewis and brings a 2.8-inch colour LCD, Bluetooth and NFC to the party.
The soft-touch rubber finish gives the design a contemporary feel while the red, yellow and teal options add a pop of colour to any room. There’s also black, white or grey to choose from, all of which perfectly complement the brushed metal handle.
We love that the bright colours even extend to the matching power cable and soft-touch plug which is good as it plugs into the side of the radio, rather than the back so it’s always visible. Alternatively, you can get yourself 4x C batteries and ditch the cord altogether.
The big, friendly buttons and dials are very easy to get the hang of, meaning that scrolling through stations at speed is child’s play. A glance at the spec list reveals it to be fairly basic, but you do get DAB+, 10 DAB presets and 10 for FM. And the NFC support means you can pair a device over Bluetooth simply by tapping it on the top of the radio in the designated spot.
The unit sports a dual speaker, which is decent enough for a radio of this price, though the sound is little flat. If you’re after a bright and cheerful DAB that won’t cost the earth, this is an excellent choice.
Do I need to worry about the digital radio switchover?
In January 2017, Norway became the first country in the world to turn off its analogue radio signal and switch to digital only. The UK is set to do the same in future, but a definitive cut-off date has yet to be set. However, it’s important to be ready for the switchover when it finally happens.
To make sure that your radio is future-proofed, look for the Digital Radio tick logo on the box. This means that it can receive FM, DAB and DAB+ signals.
Is it battery powered? Depending on where and how you want to use your radio, you might not want it to be tethered to a plug point. Some radios have the option of adding standard batteries for portable use while others offer optional rechargeable battery packs.
What’s the display like? You might want to check out the size and quality of the display showing the station and programme information. They vary from simple two-line scrolling displays to full-colour screens and some are easier to read than others.
How many presets does it have? Most radios offer presets, but their usefulness depends on how many different stations you listen to. Five preset buttons might not be enough if you like to chop and change between stations.
Does my radio have Bluetooth? Lots of radios now offer Bluetooth streaming. This means that you can send music directly from your phone and play it through the radio’s speakers. It’s will save you from splashing out on a separate Bluetooth speaker.
What does the radio sound like? Audio quality will be a sticking point for some. It’s worth checking out the power of the on-board speakers and whether the radio carries any extra audio features such as an equaliser to help you get the perfect sound experience. | 2019-04-24T00:59:23 | https://www.idealhome.co.uk/buying-guide-reviews/best-dab-radios-portable-internet-bluetooth-196128 |
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New York Fashion Week recently ended and it was another whirlwind filled week. I’ve been putting up the fashion shows and events that I went to on my brand new YouTube channel. I opened a YouTube channel because that was the easiest way for me to get content out during the week. Usually during Fashion Week I get home around 1 or 2 in the morning with the need to be up the next morning to go to my next event. Each year since I was in college my participation in NYFW has grown exponentially. Including my position as Editorial Manager for Latinista.com, this leaves me no time to write! In comes Youtube with a quicker alternative to creating and distributing content. Check out my New York Fashion Week videos here!
As usual I wanted to share with you the outfits I wore during New York Fashion Week. Some are already up on my Instagram, while others due to my strapped time schedule during the hectic week had to be photographed at a later date. For this fashion week I decided to get a bit creative with the pieces I wore. The theme for my outfits was transforming pieces to give them a second life. I did however invest in coats in preparation for NYFW, because it becomes your most seen and potentially photographed piece. I only attended four days out of the week, taking one day to create my YouTube channel. New York Fashion Week is fun, exuberating, electric and exhausting! If I’ve learned anything since I started attending fashion week at 18 years old, is taking a day off is not the end of the world!
White Rampage business pant. Tan Perceptions shell. Cape found at the Sugarloaf craft fair, no tags. Payless Boots. Target purse.
Creativity was the name of the game when I turned a dress into a shirt. Derek Heart sweater dress (tucked under the skirt), Diversity leather skirt, Urban Hearts animal print jacket, Maxx New York purse. Payless block sandal and Angelina black coat.
H&M dress (on sale for 15.99!) Enzo Angiolini boots, Calvin Klein coat, Target purse.
I got creative with this outfit as well by turning a maxi dress I usually wear during the summer into a skirt. DKNY puffer jacket, Bitten jean jacket, Faded Glory white tee, Miss Avenue black dress. Enzo Angiolini boots, Target purse and long necklaces that were gifted to me.
The unsung heroes of these outfits? My undergarments keeping me warm during what was a very rainy Fashion Week! Leggings, tights and camisoles for the win! I hope you were inspired to use your clothing in diverse ways! You can see the fashion shows on my YouTube. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE! | 2019-04-19T19:00:09 | http://concreteislandista.com/tag/nyc-fashion-week/ |
ESKOM wants the South African government to shoulder another R100bn in debt as part of its turnaround strategy which also includes ‘cost compression and revenue enhancements’, said BusinessLive.
In an interview with Jabu Mabuza, chairman of Eskom, who is currently on an international roadshow, BusinessLive said taking on the additional Eskom debt would add another 2% to the government’s debt-to-gross domestic product ratio and could be seen as negative by credit ratings agencies.
Eskom, which supplies most of South Africa’s electricity, has run up R419bn of debt over the past 10 years owing to its huge capital build programme. It is now unable to pay interest costs from revenue earned and must borrow to service its debt. Interest costs over the next three years are projected to be R250bn, said BusinessLive.
Overall debt is projected to rise to R600bn over three years if debt levels are not contained, it added.
Quite whether this will pass muster with the National Treasury is another matter. Finance minister, Tito Mboweni said at the weekend Eskom ought to dip into the international bond markets in order to refinance itself. Treasury spokesperson Jabulani Sikhakane said that the government’s policy stance on the funding of state-owned companies remained that such funding must be done in a deficit-neutral manner. | 2019-04-26T06:31:35 | https://www.miningmx.com/uncategorized/35353-eskom-to-ask-sa-govt-to-shoulder-additional-r100bn-as-part-of-turnaround-plan/ |
Dallas ISD trustee Bernadette Nutall was cleared of wrongdoing in an investigation into whether she harassed a district administrator, according to an investigative report.
The investigation did not substantiate the harassment claims and dismissed reports that she acted unprofessionally with two other DISD employees. The report said those employees didn’t believe their interactions with Nutall warranted a review.
The report raises questions about Superintendent Mike Miles’ involvement in starting the investigation. Nutall and Miles have bumped heads, including an Oct. 13 incident in which Miles had DISD police throw Nutall out of Dade Middle School.
On Oct. 29, DISD hired an outside investigator, former U.S. Attorney Paul Coggins, to look into complaints that Miles said he had received from three employees. Coggins was expected to receive $30,000 for the investigation, but the final bill is not yet known. The district will also pay for Nutall’s legal bills.
One of the complaints about Nutall was based on a letter by Miles’ driver, Freddie Jackson. But Jackson told investigators he wrote the letter only because Miles asked him to do so for his records and that he didn’t intend for it to be construed as a complaint, according to the report.
Jackson stated that he didn’t feel bullied or harassed by Nutall, whom he considers a friend. But Miles told investigators that Jackson came to him with concerns and that Miles told him to put the complaint in writing if he felt bullied or harassed.
A complaint that stemmed from Assistant Superintendent Karon Cofield raised governance issues. She also indicated to Coggins that her letter wasn’t intended to be a complaint against Nutall.
The third issue was from human resources executive director Tonya Sadler Grayson on Oct. 22. In the complaint addressed to Miles, she wrote she felt threatened in a conversation with Nutall in June and feared coming in close contact with her.
Coggins found “insufficient evidence to support a finding of any board policy violations” by Nutall, who had vehemently denied the allegations.
Some trustees found the timing of the complaints suspicious. The allegations surfaced a few weeks after the Oct. 13 incident at Dade.
“Approximately a week or so later, we received letters from employees, coincidentally about the same time,” trustee Lew Blackburn said.
Trustees made the decision Monday to release the investigative report, with some saying it was a final report paid for by taxpayers and should be released. The district had written to trustees that the report was confidential.
Trustee Joyce Foreman said the district didn’t have a problem releasing the allegations against Nutall, but not so much the report clearing her.
“I am so happy that this board has made the decision that the public should have this information because the public paid for it,” Foreman said.
Trustees were unaware that Coggins was hired to investigate Nutall until about a week later. Miles has said he was unaware the district hired Coggins, and that the decision was made by general counsel Jack Elrod, to whom he forwarded the complaints.
Miles submitted the first employee complaint on Oct. 28 and two more the following day, according to district documents.
Sylvia Reyna, a former top DISD administrator, told The News that Miles contacted her after the Dade incident and said he wanted Nutall investigated. He asked her to tell investigators about an incident two years ago with Nutall. Reyna said she told Miles that the argument wasn’t a big deal.
Some trustees would like the issue addressed further in board policy. “We as a board need to look at the policy to make sure that this kind of situation does not happen in the future,” Foreman said.
A contract violation could be grounds for termination.
Trustees added the provisions for termination in his contract after earlier investigation by Coggins. In that investigation, Coggins found that Miles violated district policy by talking to a witness during an internal investigation and that he used a top administrator’s resignation letter” to generate positive publicity for himself and negative publicity for the board.” The letter, which was reported in the news media, harshly criticized Jones.
Miles received a letter of reprimand and was placed on a 90-day improvement plan.
Follow Tawnell D. Hobbs and Matthew Haag on Twitter at @matthewhaag and @tawnell. | 2019-04-26T00:41:26 | https://www.dallasnews.com/news/education/2015/02/17/report-clears-dallas-isd-trustee-bernadette-nutall-of-wrongdoing |
Whether you’re paying attention to what’s on your plate more for its Instagram potential or, you know, its nutritional value, eating habits are important. Keeping up with the latest food trends (“_____ is the new kale!”) can score you major likes and major health benefits. But while the açai bowls and avocado toasts of the world might come and go, there is one food that will always stay near and dear to our taste buds even if it is a total indulgence: cheese.
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition made headlines with the claim that snacking on full-fat cheese might not affect LDL cholesterol (the “bad” kind) levels as we once thought—totally flying in the face of the splurge mentality we’ve built up around the beloved dairy product. But the findings have a few important caveats. The current case against cheese, specifically full-fat cheese, is that it’s high in saturated fats—which keeps it on the no-no list of most dietary guidelines. But researchers from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark questioned whether we’ve been unfairly vilifying the full-fat dairy product. One more piece of information to digest before you read the results: The study was partially funded by various Danish dairy organizations.
To see how eating full-fat versus reduced-fat cheese really impacts our health, the researchers split 139 participants into three groups: One ate about 2.5 servings worth of hard and semisoft cheese every day, a second group ate the same amount of low-fat cheese, and a final group, the control group, had no cheese, instead getting a carb-heavy diet of toast and jam. At the end of the 12-week study, the researchers measured a variety of health signals, including cholesterol levels, blood pressure, waist circumference, and blood levels of insulin, glucose, and triacylglycerol.
Instead of the full-fat cheese diet being a fast track to weight gain and skyrocketing cholesterol levels, the researchers found the opposite. Neither of the cheese-eating groups saw increases in waist circumference, blood sugar, triglyceride levels, or levels of LDL cholesterol (that’s the "bad" one). But even more surprising, the full-fat cheese eaters saw an increase in HDL cholesterol (that’s the "good" one), leading researchers to the conclusion that if you’re going to eat cheese, the full-fat stuff is the healthier way to go. | 2019-04-25T17:42:48 | https://www.allure.com/story/this-new-study-may-justify-your-love-of-cheese |
I have the third post in my series up at inequality.org, Tax-Free Municipals: An Unnecessary Giveaway.
I'm having second thoughts about the title. Did I imply that some giveaways are necessary?
The purpose of this series is to shine a light on the giant pools of assets producing income that is not subject to current taxation. The foregone tax revenue associated with these asset pools is enormous. And the lion's share of the tax benefits is flowing to the very rich. In the case of tax-free municipal bonds, putting aside the benefits flowing to states and their subdivisions, the benefit to wealthy individuals, developers, and large corporate interests exceeds $100 Billion over the next ten years.
But tax-free municipal bonds are only a part of the pool of tax-exempt assets benefitting the wealthy.
Retirement Vehicle or Giveaway to the Rich? | 2019-04-21T06:19:43 | https://blogforarizona.net/an-unnecessary-giveaway/ |
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Cane Webbing is a style of pre-woven cane that is most commonly used on the backs of grooved, curved edge seats. Made with 100 percent natural cane and made on the finest electrically powered looms, Cane Webbing adds class and durability to any seating without breaking the budget. The beauty comes from the intricate patterns laced throughout it, much of which looks as if it was loomed by hand. They can be either stapled to the outside of the chair or hand soaked overnight and woven in by hand, either of which is fairly easy for the novice craftsman. If you do not see the style or size of Cane Webbing you need for your particular project, simply call Specialty Supplies at 1-866-344-6437 and we will process your order directly through the manufacturer and ship your supplies with the same service, speed, and low cost we offer on in-stock product. | 2019-04-20T02:14:15 | http://www.specialtysupplies.com/-c-2336.html?osCsid=m3p2orlqnki4a5jjl27c68u3v3 |
e- Citizen is end-user computer skill development programme and is designed to cater for those with a limited knowledge of computers and the Internet but who wish to gain valuable everyday computer and Internet skills.
The e-Citizen programme develops candidates skills and knowledge in basic computer and Internet use. The programme aims to make candidates aware of available online information and service resources from a wide variety of areas including: news, government, consumer, travel, education/training, employment, health and business. | 2019-04-25T16:21:48 | https://www.ncit.gov.mv/index.php/en/it-development/e-citizen-program |
Exploding Dice Radio is a monthly podcast dedicated to all things Spartan Games. The show will cover new releases, tactics, strategy, and discussion for all of the games systems produced by Spartan, including Firestorm Armada, Firestorm Planetfall, Dystopian Wars, Dystopian Legions, Halo Fleet Battles, and Halo Ground Command.
Andy “Ruckdog” Rucker: Andy has been a minis gamer since 2006, when he started playing Battlefleet Gothic. He got into Spartan games a few years later in 2009 when Firestorm Armada came out and his local BFG group switched over. He’s been playing Spartan Games ever since, branching out into Dystopian Wars, Halo Fleet Battles, and Firestorm Planetfall! In addition to Exploding Dice Radio, Andy also co-hosts and produces a podcast for the naval gaming community at Man Battlestations, which he created and owns. You can find him on the Spartan fourms, the Man Battlestattions, and others as Ruckdog.
Josh “SeerK” Linde, aka Spartan Linde: Josh started out as a wargamer over 25 years ago with Battle Tech and Starfleet Battles. He eventually moved on to playing Games Workshop stuff, including a short sting working for the company. About 5-6 years ago he started playing Spartan Games, mostly Firestorm Armada. He is now slowly getting into playing everything Spartan makes.Josh is Vanguard Alpha, responsible for coordinating the Spartan Vanguard program. He also leads the Firestorm playtest group for Spartan and owns and operates The Way Gate wargames blog. He is known as SeerK on most forums, but is also known as Spartan Linde on the Spartan community forum. | 2019-04-19T03:10:50 | https://www.freebootersnetwork.com/about-podcasts/exploding-dice-radio/ |
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Eleonora, will you provide some background on the photo? what is this man’s role at the prison and how did you meet him? | 2019-04-25T08:10:34 | https://thevelvetrocket.com/2015/10/06/photo-of-the-day-karosta-prison/ |
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"Handling Temper Tantrums and Sibling Rivalry" - 6:30-8 p.m. Family Guidance & Outreach Center, No. 5 Briercroft Office Park. No child care. Call to register. 747-5577.
South Plains Woodturners Meeting - 10 a.m. Target Sheet Metal, 315 S. Loop 289. Mike Oglesby will demonstrate the Raffin Lidded Box. David Hoehns, 798-2346. | 2019-04-25T16:20:23 | https://www.lubbockonline.com/go/go-calendar/2013-11-30/things-do |
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37TH DREAM: "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" / "... the circus is in town ..."
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It's time for me to get together with friends and take a walk in the rain. | 2019-04-24T20:41:17 | https://www.talking37thdream.com.37thdream.com/2018/11/knockin-on-heavens-door-circus-is-in.html |
DogSpeak. Redefining Dog Training in Nashville and Worldwide.
DogSpeak offers a wide array of services for dog owners, rescue organizations and dog-related businesses. Whether you need help with behavioral modification for your dog or you need staff training for your daycare, DogSpeak has you covered.
DogSpeak offers educational opportunities and materials for all dog lovers, including books, e-classes and seminars. We offer free videos on our site, and our blog aims to give readers valuable information about dog training, nutrition, behavior and more!
DogSpeak's Canine Behavioral Specialist and Trainer, Nikki Ivey, is dedicated to using only positive training techniques that help you communicate effectively with your dog, building stronger bonds between human and canine. | 2019-04-25T08:52:33 | http://dogspeak101.com/ |
Your future depends on your dreams, so go to sleep.
Runners are willing to do almost anything to improve speed and increase endurance. They consume dietary supplements, get obsessed over shoe recommendations, and seek potential advantages, no matter how small, to improve performance.
Sleep seems to get little attention from the running community. It is, however, a potential powder keg of improvement. Whether this is because getting enough sleep seems like an "obvious" requirement for overall good health and improved running performance, or because it sounds like an overly simple recommendation, the message does not seem to be getting out.
Amidst the hectic pace of urban life and the demands of work, social commitments, and other activities, time is at a premium. Unfortunately for a lot of runners, when life's duties require more time than seems available, sleep gets sacrificed.
According to Shelby Harris, PsyD., clinical psychologist and director of the Behavioral Sleep Program at Montefiore Medical Center, not getting enough sleep affects the ability of the body to efficiently store carbohydrates.
This can lead to running out of gas faster on a run and circumvents the common practice of carbohydrate-loading prior to a big race.
She also mentions that deep sleep helps the body repair itself by releasing human growth hormone. Without the deep sleep a body needs, it will need more time to recover from exercise and can make runs less productive, as the body does not convert fat to fuel as efficiently.
The effects of these losses in physiological efficiency can clearly be seen in the a study by BJ Martin which tested eight participants on a treadmill after sleep deprivation. The time needed to reach exhaustion was decreased by 11 percent.
Runners who do not get enough sleep should expect endurance to suffer.
Rarely does anybody feel like tasks are easier and less taxing after not getting enough sleep. This applies to running as well. In a study by Oliver et al., runners were asked to run after 30 hours without sleep.
Despite running less than a previously performed control run with adequate sleep, the participants reported similar effort. It should be noted that this was only a 30 minute run. This perception of greater exertion only makes sense. Any task seems more difficult when the participant is already tired before it starts, even if it is only a short distance run.
One of the best tips to run better is to eat a proper diet. It adds fuel to the body and builds overall health. Equally important, though, is the need for good sleep. It also fuels the body by repairing and energizing the muscles and organs.
What constitutes a good night's sleep? The human body needs 7 to 8 hours of sleep to function, and there is little evidence that getting extra sleep beyond that offers much in the way of improved ability.
Try to establish a regular time of going to bed and waking up. It is easier to sleep on a regular schedule than sleeping at random times.
Engage in a relaxing activity before bed, such as reading a book, listening to soothing music, or taking a warm bath.
Avoid naps, as they make it more difficult to sleep at nighttime.
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and other stimulants like energy drinks. These are known contributors to insomnia.
Maintain a regular exercise routine. Active individuals tend to have an easier time falling asleep, rest more deeply, and awake more refreshed.
Also, make sure a comfortable bed is being slept on. Couches, old mattresses, and crumbling bed frames are not conducive to a restful night's sleep. If it is time to get a new bed, check out a wide variety before settling on one in order to determine what feels best.
Remember, approximately one third of a person's life is spent sleeping, so it is an important consideration.
Go ahead and continue analysing gait patterns, scouring the latest running tips, comparing electrolyte drinks, and examining all of the other factors that runners consider when trying to up speed and endurance.
Just make sure that sleep does not get relegated to a minimal concern. Getting that needed sleep will ensure that peak performance is achieved on every run. | 2019-04-23T10:20:09 | https://www.runsociety.com/health-injuries/sleep-your-way-to-speed/ |
A few weeks ago Dave Inman, our Sports Injury Specialist, was training for a 3,000 mile bike ride across America to raise money for BLESMA (formerly British Limbless Ex Servicemens' Association.) During training he became unwell and the result was that he was sent to see a specialist and was told that he needed a major operation immediately.
Dave has subsequently had the operation and is recovering well. From walking 20 metres down the hospital corridor two days after the op, with myself in tow, he is now home and walking 3½ miles a day. All this within a week of returning home!
Dave had a follow up appointment with the surgeon who gave him the good news that he has made a remarkable recovery, and does not need any further treatment.
Unfortunately he will not be attending the BKF’s on the 23rd May, but I am sure you will all join me in wishing Dave all the best and we look forward to seeing him at the BKF International Open in September. | 2019-04-22T15:05:56 | http://www.britishkaratefederation.co.uk/news/to-all-members-of-the-bkf/ |
Red Hat announced the general availability of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Servers, which includes a standalone hypervisor and virtualization management software.
The server virtualization software is the latest addition to Red Hat's burgeoning Enterprise Virtualization portfolio, first announced in February. In September, Red Hat delivered the foundation of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4, which offers Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) virtualization technology. "KVM is unique in that it turns the Linux kernel itself into a hypervisor, leveraging the scalability, reliability, security, hardware enablement, and manageability that the world has come to expect with Linux-based solutions," says Brian Stevens, CTO and vice president of engineering for Red Hat. The general availability of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Servers, he adds, "marks yet another milestone in Red Hat's virtualization roadmap."
Red Hat's server virtualization offering includes Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor, a standalone, lightweight hypervisor designed to host Linux and Microsoft Windows virtual servers and desktops. It is designed to provide a virtualization foundation for cloud deployments and other highly dynamic IT environments. Using KVM technology, the hypervisor provides performance and security coupled with memory sharing technology, which permits more efficient guest consolidation, and enterprise features such as live migration.
The offering also includes management software, called Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager for Servers, intended to help users configure, provision, manage and organize virtualized Linux and Microsoft Windows servers.
With the additions of these latest offerings to the virtualization product family, "Red Hat has dramatically lowered the bar for IT to deploy and manage virtualized environments based on the RHEL platform," notes Stevens. "It is widely understood that the world's largest clouds are built on open source." As the enterprise evolves and makes use of both private and public cloud infrastructure, this software marks "a defining part of the solution stack offered by Red Hat for cloud build-out."
Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Desktops remains in private beta today and is expected to be made generally available in early 2010.
To learn more about the Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization portfolio or to purchase Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Servers, go here. | 2019-04-24T04:31:02 | http://www.dbta.com/Editorial/News-Flashes/Red-Hat-Ships-Server-Virtualization-Software-57982.aspx |
America’s political landscape has become a fractured schism of oppositional beliefs that mostly divide the U.S. political landscape. Of course, the two most well known U.S. political fiefdoms are the all powerful Democratic and Republican parties. However, for quite some time, it has seemed like the time has come, to reject both their entrenched strangleholds on U.S. political power. For quite some time, it has become apparent that the deeply established Democrat versus Republican paradigm, clings irrationally on both sides to: dysfunctional political views, and to tightly maintained political power structures; that neither fiefdom is willing to put at political risk. It seems essential at this point for individuals to reject both their corrupted and illogical frameworks. In fact, it seems like it is time to reject the established second tier political fiefdoms as well. Although America’s political power structure seems entrenched beyond redemption, now more than ever, it is time for individuals to at least take a stand apart from the oligarchical cronyism that largely defines American politics.
It is extremely difficult to even describe and formulate descriptive terminology for an alternative political platform that diverges from the dominant American political frameworks. Even use of a seemingly innocuous term like – Independent – is irretrievably associated with so called Moderate Conservatives who disagree with the Republican Party platform, while maintaining close connections with it. Even the long established terms Liberal and Conservative have become mutated and manipulated out of shape by the political parties that control their destiny to such an extent that they have largely become meaningless. The terms Right and Left have also been used for so long and in such bizarre ways to differentiate between political viewpoints that they are associated with so much historical and political baggage that any association with them risks association with the longstanding histories they represent. Over the past couple decades it has become clear that there are only a few essential differences between the two dominant American political parties. Both however seem equally interested in maintaining similar government spending habits and essentially similar approaches to political problem solving.
On a less obvious level, even more specific ideological identifiers have now become associated with political organizations that make it difficult to utilize many of the even the most basic terms that frame political discourse. For example when trying to establish a political platform framework that employs the U.S. constitution and to some extent individual state constitutions as their basis, unfortunately, the term Constitutionalism has largely, and incorrectly, been associated with various forms of far Right Conservatism. Even the very concept of foundational support for the U.S. Constitution has become deeply mired in divisive political controversy. On the one hand, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the U.S. Appellate Circuit Courts beneath it have been weakening the very constitution itself for decades. On the other, there are even segments of the U.S. population who would like to alter essential aspects of U.S. constitution itself.
Meanwhile, even terms like Moral are associated with various types of baggage in American political discourse. All too often in American political debate and propaganda, the term Moral is a code word for Christianity and Biblically framed concepts of morality. Unfortunately, one political group’s concept of morality is another political group’s concept of repugnant evil.
For quite some time, it has seemed like time for a political philosophy that remains consistent with its fundamental principles, and whose positions on specific topics reflect those principles, rather than adhering to positions that are inconsistent with principle, largely because a particular political power group has clung to them for traditional reasons that all too often aren’t rational any longer. By having steadfast political principles first, it is then possible to test specific political issues against those principles to determine one’s stand regarding them. In this way, it is then possible to assess the viability of a political stance against principle, and to avoid being swayed by often shifting tides of political furor that are all too often influenced by a variety of irrational forces.
Most importantly, American politics has become increasingly relevant to personal life, and to everyday daily life, in recent times. Given the potential personal impact of political decisions being made on behalf of Americans by elected politicians, at every level of politics, local, regional, and national, it seems like political awareness and at least some level of political activism has become essential to long term personal prosperity, not just national prosperity. For these reasons it seems like time to take time reassess every aspect of even the basis for one’s political beliefs, to then carefully formulate one’s political beliefs based on foundational principles that can be applied consistently to politic issues and controversies as they arise. | 2019-04-23T18:28:07 | https://www.marilynperry.com/politics/politicalperspectives |
My wife and I teach our three children at home. This is a rather generous assertion on my part, as she does most of the teaching. My primary job is to keep the whole endeavor funded. Beyond that I also teach the sciences, higher math, wood shop, physical education, and occasionally music.
Society calls what we do “homeschooling”, a semantically-ambiguous term that generally refers to families who opt out of both public and private schools and take full personal responsibility for the education of their children. But our reasons for doing so are different from those of the millions of other families who follow a similar path. In fact, there are probably as many reasons to homeschool as there are homeschooling families.
My wife likes to say that we started teaching our children as soon as they were born. We helped our kids learn to roll over, sit up, crawl, stand, walk, and run. We taught them to speak, read, and write. We were among a small minority who did not send our kids away to preschool. Instead, we picked up a homeschool kindergarten math curriculum from Saxon.
We soon found ourselves facing a dilemma: Our oldest daughter was a year ahead in math and several years ahead in her reading and writing by the time she was supposed to be starting kindergarten, not because she is a savant or child prodigy, rather because we taught her those things at an early age when she was ready for them. Should we put her with peers her same age so she could “fit in” socially but be bored academically, or should we put her with peers of similar ability and have her be a social misfit among older kids?
Neither of these was an acceptable option, so we rejected them both. We opted to in-source the teaching and relied on church, music, sports, and other networks for social connections to her peer group.
This period of our lives coincided with my time in graduate school, and I enjoyed applying what I was learning there to the questions we were facing at home regarding education. I understood that our daughter was a statistical outlier among her peer group at the time in terms of her math and reading skills, but those aren’t the only two types of intelligence, and in all likelihood she was below the mean in some other areas. By the law of large numbers, the education system in general (and the classroom setting in particular) caters strictly to the mean. So how could an undifferentiated classroom experience possibly be optimal for anyone who is an outlier, positive or negative, in any dimension?
The answer, of course, is that such an experience is not optimal for any student. And that fact is obvious when you consider the way the system is constructed. Any rational system is designed to economize around its most scarce resource. For example, certain parts of our healthcare system are characterized by big, expensive buildings filled with expensive people and expensive equipment. Why do we build these expensive hospitals and make the patients show up and wait around? Because the doctors and the equipment they use are the most scarce resources in the system. We optimize the system to make sure that those resources are fully utilized, and we waste the more abundant and less-valuable resources, like the patients’ time.
Our education system is similar. We build big expensive buildings and fill them with expensive (unionized) teachers. We make the students come to the buildings and do a lot of sitting around, standing in line, waiting their turn, etc. Why? Because we view the teachers as the most scarce resources. We optimize the entire system around the most efficient use of their time. Individual student outcomes are of vanishingly small importance.
It’s the collective outcomes that matter most to the education system. Public schools in the United States are modeled after the system established in 18th-century Prussia, whose purpose was to instill in its citizens the doctrine of social obedience to the King and to produce a steady supply of qualified labor for the bureaucracy, the military, and emerging industry.
In other words, the education system was not designed to produce excellence (positive outliers), rather a predictable mean and narrow standard deviation. Why? Because people who think the same are easier to govern, easier to lead into war, and easier to manage at work. To these age-old insights I will add a modern one: It’s also much easier to market to a population that has been systematized into thinking the same way.
So I have come to understand that our fundamental reason for homeschooling our children is because we see unique greatness in each of them that we don’t want the system to destroy in its endless quest to reduce variance. We want our children to think in ways that are not strictly correlated with how everyone else thinks.
And in the present environment, the stakes are so high that we cannot afford to outsource this job to anyone else.
I’m 34 and I was homeschooled until college. If I have children I don’t know if I would do the same. There are a lot of factors to consider. I was lucky that my Mom had the ability to stay at home and teach us. When I was 5 years old the high school where we lived at the time (Harris County, Georgia) wasn’t credited by the state (I assume that’s not the case now). We ended up moving to North Carolina when I was a teenager and that gave us access to that state’s awesome college system.
I have a sister who is very dyslexic and the fact that she was home schooled helped immensely.
I also used Saxon’s math textbooks. There were great.
One thing that always annoyed me are people who are worried about their children being “socialized.” Public education doesn’t teach you how to interact with other people. Life teaches how to interact with other people.
I completely agree with your thoughts on socialization. It’s ridiculous to think that creating an artificial age-segregated environment is considered “socializing”. That setting is an artifact of an industrial approach to education and does not occur anywhere in the natural world.
And yes, access to colleges seems to have improved dramatically in the past 20 years. I think families like yours were the pioneers of this approach to education. It must have been tough in many ways. But we’re all enjoying the fruits of your hard work today as homeschooling becomes more mainstream.
Finally, it’s interesting that you mention the many factors that go into a family’s decision to homeschool. I don’t think it’s for everyone, but I also think there are many who could do it if they wanted to. Neither my wife nor I were homeschooled and we’re not dogmatically committed to it per se, but it’s the best option for us right now. Something better might come along for us in the future, or perhaps for our kids when the time comes for them to choose how they will teach their own children.
I will not get into the homeschooling debate…. parents MUST do what is best for their children and I won’t every question a parent when it comes to something as important as education. And much of what you say in your post is true.
I get that you are not really attacking teachers, that you are defending your rights as a parent to do what you know to be best for your kids. I also know you have a great deal of respect for teachers and were trying to point out that the system is flawed (and I won’t argue with you there at all) not the teachers but…..
I will argue your “expensive unionized teachers” statement (and honestly hope that was meant to be a joke. Because I was/will be a unionized teacher and I come from a family of unionized teachers. Our teachers union has negotiated a salary schedule that maxes out at $57k a year (that is 25+ years of service and a Phd in education) My max is less than half of what my husband currently makes. My mom’s unionized salary (she is retiring this year) makes only $52k a year (this is after 30+ years of teaching) My sister (also a unionized teacher) has been teaching for 8 years and has had her pay frozen at the 3rd year teacher pay because of state budget cuts. For the most part teachers unions are not the bullies that Waiting for Superman makes them out to be.
Teachers unions give educators a voice in the system, they have studied educational theory, know that differentiated education is the best way to education students and they all want more control over their curriculum so that they can individualize instruction. Your TED talk video has been flying from teacher to teacher since it came out we all agree we need change… Looking at the big picture in education EVERY teacher knows their job is to prepare kids for a future that we can’t even imagine yet, that fostering critical thinking and creativity/innovation in every child is a must. Our law/policy makers on the other hand still see students as products. Take a look at your local public school board, I’m willing to bet that most of them have no background in education, then look at the state government how many of them have a background in education?
The teachers unions in Texas helped to put pressure on state representatives ,who decided that students in high school should have to take and pass 15 standardized tests over the course of 4 years in order to graduate, and helped to get a new bill passed that reduced that number to 5 tests. Pushing reform is pricey and it takes a lot of fancy networking… these are things good teachers can’t do! They don’t have the $$ to be big backers of pro-education reform representatives nor do they have the time to network so their voices are heard. Unions give teachers both… they do more work in the name of students than they do in the name of teachers.
By all means home-school your kids if that is whats best for them but please do not suggest for a second that the teachers are not differentiating or providing individualized instruction…the individual growth of the student is how we measure our success…. not by test scores.
*sorry for the long post…. I get a little worked up when it comes to public education and teachers!
Kibbie, thanks so much for reading and taking the time to comment. I’m glad you recognize that I don’t think individual teachers are the problem. My mom taught in the public schools, as did both of my dad’s parents. My dad’s grandpa organized the public school district in Thatcher back in the 1930s and served as its first superintendent. Incidentally, he resigned under threat of termination by the school board for his refusal to cut teacher pay during the Depression.
As you point out, many public school teachers work for a base salary that is far lower than they could earn in the private sector. Granted they also enjoy many benefits that the private sector does not afford, but that is beside the point. I think most public school teachers have motivations similar to yours: They sacrifice personal wealth for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of their students. And it seems that you and I agree that the current system is doing a bad job of allowing that to happen.
Assuming an average class size of 25 (which may be generous) and cost-per-student of $12,000, an average school district is spending roughly $300,000 per class per year.
If teacher salary and benefits account for $100,000 per year (again, being generous), where are the other $200,000 going?
And how is it that we were able to get by on less than half the per-student spend (in constant dollars, adjusted for inflation) 40 years ago? That would imply that the overhead — total spend less teacher salary — has increased more than eight-fold over that time period in constant dollar terms.
I was brought up in private (k-5) and public (6-12) schools. While I did have some positive experiences, the negative ones far outweighed the positive. The deciding factor when it came to my own kids was the D I got in high school for a class in which I got perfect scores on all the classwork and tests just because I was already familiar with the material. Homeschooling was never on dh’s radar until he met me and it has taken many discussions over the years to convince him. Now we have a 2yo who is already starting to read (well, recognize a few words, but at not quite 2.5, I say it counts) I think he’s realizing that school would be detrimental to her. He is still concerned about socialization since we’re both homebodies, but we’re working on getting her to activities a couple of times a week.
Thanks for reading and taking the time to share your own experience. Those first words that a child reads on her own are a priceless moment.
Sounds like you are off to a good start teaching and socializing your little one! Finding other homeschool kids who are well-socialized will do wonders to convince doubting family members that it is in fact possible to teach your children at home and not have them turn out anti-social.
Great article. Thank you for writing it. My husband and I started homeschooling our 5th grader this year for the same reasons that you mentioned. He is bright and sensitive and works hard in school, but school was very frustrating for him. He began to hate school, even though he had some fantastic teachers, and was an honor roll student. The “system” was beating him down. He was up at 6 got home at 3 and then had tremendous amounts of homework that left him very little, and oftentimes, no free time in the evenings. We had so little family time and saw no end in sight. So we too opted out. We have only been homeschooling a few months now, but the difference is amazing. He loves the stream-lined quality of his curriculum and that he has time for science experiments and creative endeavors, and we love seeing his love for learning and curiosity coming back. When people bring up “socialization” my answer is that I have done my research and am at peace and perhaps they should do theirs before they give misinformed opinions. My son gets more time now with his friends in the neighborhood than he ever got while in public school because now he has no homework. He is a much happier and healthier kid, and I’m more convinced every day that we did the right thing.
Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment. It sounds like you guys made a great move for your family, I’m thrilled that you have more time together and that your son has the opportunity to pursue his own interests.
After reading your blog, I want to commend you and your wife for choosing to homeschool. It’s a very different way of life. If you ever think you may have made a mistake — think twice! My brother and I both homeschooled our children back in the day we could have been jailed for it! Never any regrets from either of us. out of 5 children between us, 4 went on to college. One was even a taecher in public school, but found better wages in the retail field! All of their children are now being taught at home, with the exception of 1, who is luckily able to hold her own in the public school system. We didn’t worry about socializing our kids, who chose to become scouts, play little league. and take karate! We were members of churches, support groups, and sought out other parents in our shoes. It wasn’t easy, curriculum was hard to come by, even John Saxon math, which has always been advanced and the best around! but, we did it and our children, and grandchildren are better for it! Proud of our classes of 1990, 1991, 1993, 2000, and 2001!
Thank you for reading and for sharing your family’s experience. It’s inspiring! | 2019-04-21T06:33:30 | https://zachmortensen.net/2013/09/18/confessions-of-an-unlikely-homeschooler/ |
Mark Hatton is currently the Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator but is keen to pass on the reigns to somebody new so if you’re interested then please get in touch. In the meantime, you’ll find a list of reports, advice and information below.
If you wish to contact the local Police, you can now contact them by dialling 101 to report non-emergency crimes, disorder or anti-social behaviour.
Police Connect warning of thefts in the Thorndon, Thwaite and Weatheringsett area…. so be vigilant!
There were TWO break-ins on Clay Street last night (Thursday 9th Feb) – please be on the lookout for suspicious activity / people and make sure you garages / sheds / windows etc are all secure.
Following a number of complaints, Suffolk Trading Standards are warning residents to be vigilant when opening their doors to companies offering burglar alarms for as little as a pound.
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James Garrett, Suffolk Fair Trading Officer said; "We are urging residents, especially elderly or vulnerable people, to be aware of such calls. Our advice is not to buy anything based on a cold call. If you intend to make a major purchase always research the market and get at least three quotes from reputable companies."
If residents do not wish to receive unsolicited sales and marketing telephone calls, they can register for free via the Telephone Preference Service on 0845 070 0707 or www.tpsonline.org.uk.
Suffolk Police is asking users of social networking sites to be aware of their actions and warning people that if they are involved in cyber bulling they could be committing a criminal offence and will be dealt with accordingly.
Cyber bullying is when an individual or a group of people use modern technology such as email, instant messaging, text messaging or social networking sites, such as Facebook or Twitter, to intimidate and bully someone. For the victim, cyber bullying can be abusive, causing distress humiliation and embarrassment. | 2019-04-19T14:30:55 | http://www.thornhams.org/?cat=59 |
While their exposure on a national level hasn’t been as all-enveloping as tonight’s headliners (or their support act) Liverpool’s Death at Sea are surely headed to the same lofty peaks of adulation.
With a queue snaking down the venue staircase as soon as the doors open to see their first-on appearance, the quintet benefit from a mix that captures each scuffed guitar line and thrashed cymbal perfectly.
Seemingly having stumbled on a long-lost cache of grunge/US alt. rock classics from two decades ago, the five-piece add their own spin to the golden age of American indie to make it into something entirely their own.
Able to leave some of their best-known tracks out of the set and still have material to spare, the absence of the (soon-to-be) hits underlines the feeling that the band’s have plenty more of the likes of ‘Drag’ and ‘Sea Foam Green’ stashed away for future unveiling.
Now at the level where they can play to an entirely full-house as second support, DAS’ deservedly unstoppable rise continues.
Coming across like The Walkmen’s scruffier younger brothers joyously let loose on the instruments after finding the keys to the practice room, Palma Violets crash through an impressive opening surf-rock salvo.
The dual frontline of vocalist Sam Fryer, angstily testifying between guitar scrawls and bassist Chilli Jenson, staggering across the stage wherever his voluminous fringe leads him make for an engaging spectacle.
Hints of their similarly secretive contemporaries WU LYF detectable in the hollered vocals and the ever-present hammond organ surge are countered with a more abrasive edge than their Mancunian cousins.
Understandably rough around the edges at this early stage, more miles logged on the gig circuit should help the four-piece tease out the melodies that lurk in their densely layered tracks.
Recipients of glowing press notices since their first gig in January Savages quickly demonstrate they are the finished article despite being less than a year old. Where Palma Violets are something of a work-in-progress, the present band have emerged from their chrysalis fully-formed.
A compendium of late 70s early 80s art-rock, the sharp edges and angular guitar lines collide with sulphorous basslines that push the songs forward with unceasing momentum.
A band so new familiar song titles are scarce, their most recognizable track ‘Husbands’ stokes the already delirious audience up even further. One half of the band’s double A-side debut 45, Patti Smith’s influence comes to the fore in its intense rush, the title repeated in the chorus reminiscent of the New York poetess intonation of ‘Horses’.
Vocalist Jehnny Beth, equal parts Siouxsie Sioux and Natalie Portman in Black Swan flits around her microphone, wailing her vocals, gaze fixed on the back of the room. During the course of a set that has Classic Debut Album written all over it, the pinnacle is reached midway through. A juggernaut of rolling basslines, endlessly repeated guitar riffs and repeated vocal refrain rolls into view, all driven by drummer Fay Milton’s exemplary beats, a five minute opus that leaves the crowd open-mouthed.
After forty-five minutes of stunning, visceral music and an abrupt final song that slams on the brakes to signal an end to proceedings they depart the stage, leaving in their wake the feeling that something very special indeed has just happened. | 2019-04-21T20:47:16 | http://www.beardedmagazine.com/live/article/savages-leaf-cafe-liverpool-25.07.12 |
I’m really contemplating upping the size of the pages sometimes. This one is kind of suffering from bad compression.
What do you guys say? Are the pages too small? Or is it just me because I’m used to looking at them up close when I draw them.
Oh yeah, I was streaming while colouring this page. It’s a bit tragic I’m so far behind with colours I can do that, but it’s fun to stream so I guess it ain’t all bad :} I didn’t manage to catch up and colour two pages last week either, so maybe I’ll stream again, let’s see.
Anyway, if you wanna catch things like that it’s probably best to keep an eye on my DeviantART account. One should be on Twitter for stuff like this, but I just don’t see the point of having an account there when you don’t feel like twittering in general.
Hoo well, maybe I didn’t catch up on colours, but Maia and I did a ton of work on the future script instead. The enormous blurb that is Volume 2 is all done, we just have to go through it and make corrections. We also managed to sort out the mess we had made of Volume 3, now we just need to write it.
I usually run mine about 900X1238, I think your art would definitely benefit from slightly larger pages! They’re so gorgeous anyway.
I love how she got the last laugh as it were, by taking down the vampire.
Well maybe not that big, they should just feel like the same size as they are in print. I’m thinking more like making them 100px wider (that’s all that’ll fit into the current website design anyway, haha).
What size are they running now? I love details so if they were that big I’d be all kinds of giddy!
Ah…I can still see your beautiful artwork…would 800by 1100 px still be too large for your print?
In your face 3-dragons-guy, litteraly.
Pff, I haven’t even finished the last round :'( I think I’m missing one or two.
The whole incentive thing is kind of put on hold at the moment, I haven’t had time to spare for it.
But who knows, maybe I’ll make another round sometime.
I vote for the slightly bigger pages. Moar detail!
And: go sea-creature-angel! So badass, even after a face-nomming!
Long-time reader, first time comment!
Having seen the stream and bigger pictures, I can honestly say that there is a lot of lovely details that’s just to small to be seen in this resolution.
Salamander girl has Lady Gaga hair!
New reader would like to say Hell Yes to the bigger pages. :3 You do such beautifully precise thin lines that they’ve got eaten by the small size of late.
Anyway, really enjoying this! :D I can’t believe it took me so long to take it out of my Must-Read list into my Reading list, but here it is. Now I can grab the RSS! | 2019-04-22T20:18:28 | http://www.biblecomic.net/archive/rebound-page-79/ |
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Anatomy is the study of the structure and form of the human body as well as animal and plant bodies (Fig 1-1). The word anatomy is derived from Greek and means "to dissect or dismember." When the human body is dissected and examined, the position, shape, and composition of the organs and organ systems can be defined. Macroscopic anatomy involves describing the form and structure of what is visible to the naked eye; microscopic anatomy, on the other hand, involves examination of the structure of organs and tissues that can only be seen under the microscope. Focus directed specifically to the positions of the organs and the relations of the organs and tissues to each other is known as topographical anatomy (ie, describing position). However, focus directed to the tissues themselves and their constituents is known as histology (ie, the study of tissues). Cytology (ie, the study of cells) is a specific branch of histology.
The study of form and organization (ie, the study of interactions), mutual influences, and interdependence of organs and organ systems is carried out using techniques that involve studying the processes of life; this discipline is known as physiology. All normal processes in the human body and any normal demands on organs and tissues are therefore considered physiologic. For example, chewing hard foods, which puts strain on the teeth because they are embedded in the jaw, is a physiologic process (and a physiologic stress) because the tissues involved were created for this very purpose and designed to withstand this type of strain. Meanwhile, the discipline of pathology focuses on the abnormal changes in the body as well as the causes of diseases and their courses; changes due to disease are therefore known as pathologic disorders.
While medical practitioners draw on their experiences of anatomy, physiology, and pathology in their daily practice of treating patients, dental technicians do not interact with patients directly but rather base their restorations on physical reproductions (models) of the patients' teeth. Therefore, a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology is essential for any dental technician. The goal of any artificial replacement, whether it be for the teeth, parts of the alveolar ridge, or mucous membrane, is to integrate this prosthesis with the living structures; not only is the form being replaced, but function is also being restored. In other words, the dental prosthesis should not only replace the tissue but should also function in the same way as the original tissue.
There is a close link between the unique form of a tissue (eg, of teeth) and the function it is intended to carry out.This relationship has led to the establishment of the law of form and function, which states that a tissue developed for a specific purpose takes on a specific form for that purpose. This law also states that when the function of the tissue changes, its form alters to the same extent and vice versa.
Disuse atrophy is a particular aspect of the law of form and function, and it may explain the association between the form and the function of a tissue. If a leg is immobilized in a plaster cast after a fracture, the muscles begin to waste away and weaken because they are not being used; their form or shape therefore changes. However, this process is reversible. If the leg is used again after the fracture has healed, the muscles return to their original form. Atrophy is the wasting away of tissue caused by lack of nutrition, while disuse atrophy is specifically a shrinking of tissue caused by reduced blood flow when there is a lack of use.
Once this association between form and function is established, it becomes clear that a denture, like any other component in the body, must have the correct anatomical form in order to function reliably. An artificial prosthesis that does not have the correct form cannot fulfill the original function of the tissue. | 2019-04-24T20:43:27 | http://www.dent-wiki.com/dental_technology/form-and-function/ |
At Rollins Park in Concord on this beautiful sunshiny fall morning, Senator Obama answered a nuclear weapons question on the handshaking line.
Question: Do you support making new nuclear weapons?
Answer: I don’t see us developing new nuclear weapons, we need to get rid of the old ones.
Questioner then asked: so will you work for nuclear abolition?
Answer: I will work for [long pause as he stopped to think] huge reductions. Huge reductions.
Questioner then asked: from 10, 000 [nuclear weapons in US possession] to what?
Answer: Well, I haven’t given a specific number yet, but I want to restart conversations with Russia, getting our stockpiles down in a significant way.
Obama would immediately begin to pull out troops engaged in combat operations at a pace of one or two brigades every month, to be completed by the end of next year.
He would call for a new constitutional convention in Iraq, convened with the United Nations, which would not adjourn until Iraq’s leaders reach a new accord on reconciliation.
He would use presidential leadership to surge our diplomacy with all of the nations of the region on behalf of a new regional compact.
He would take immediate steps to confront the humanitarian disaster in Iraq, and to hold accountable any perpetrators of war crimes.
Question: Over the weekend, the London Times reported the Pentagon has plans drawn up for a three day bombing campaign of Iran’s nuclear and military sites. This is all despite an August 30 IAEA report saying that Iran has not progressed in its nuclear capacity. What are you going to do as a senator to prevent the President from attacking Iran?
Obama: The senator prefaced his remarks by saying that he does consider Iran a threat – Ahmedinejad has threatened the destruction of Israel and has a great deal of influence with Shiites in Iran. However, he said that it is very important that we have direct talks with Iran and mentioned the democratic impulses within Iran. But he said that we should be pursuing aggressive diplomacy, and said he supported the Webb amendment (which would not allow the President to take military action in Iran without congressional vote). I asked him if he would continue to support the Webb amendment now, and he said he would.
He also said he would support the Webb Amendment.
Questioner then asked if he would publicly support the Webb Amendment. He said yes.
Questioner #2 approached Obama at the end of the event and asked for his views on nuclear weapons.
Answer: Obama said he favors reductions in nuclear arms.
Question: Obama was asked if he was committed to reducing our nuclear weapons stockpile from ten thousand to one thousand weapons.
Answer: Obama said he is committed to leading an effort to secure nuclear stockpiles and materials across the world within four years. To prevent countries from building weapons programs, he endorsed the concept of an international nuclear fuel bank, proposed last year by former Senator Sam Nunn, who now advises the Nuclear Threat Initiative. As president, Obama would provide $50 million to get the fuel bank started and urge Russia and other countries to join.
Follow up: But will you AS SENATOR vote against funding for new nuclear weapons this year?
Obama: I need to take a look at the bill and know more about it.
Follow up (somewhat shamelessly): Senator Clinton has said she doesn’t support new nuclear weapons.
Obama: I would probably vote against it, but would need to see the bill first.
Answer: Obama replied that, in the first place, he thinks that a military attack on Iran would be a mistake. On further questioning he said that from his current view he could not conceive of a situation in which he would recommend the use of nuclear weapons against Iran. He did/would not (and clearly seemed reluctant to be drawn out) say that the use nuclear weapons was not an option. | 2019-04-24T10:19:26 | https://nhpeaceaction.wordpress.com/category/obama-d/page/2/ |
More than any other of the great exhibitions held here in recent years, Etruscan Enchantment. From the Secrets of Holkham Hall to the Wonders of the British Museum appears to have a deep, inextricable link to the place it's being exhibited at, the MAEC - Museo dell’Accademia Etrusca e della Città di Cortona. In fact, not only did the organisers elect to set up the exhibition in the very rooms of the museum, rather than those that are usually devoted to temporary exhibitions; in many cases, exhibits will even be presented in the very same display cabinets as permanent collection items.
The idea behind this choice was based on the very nature of the exhibition itself: a fascinating journey through time, providing a unique insight into the Italian influence on British culture, in the footsteps of 18th century collectors.
So, the first section of the exhibition focuses on the accounts of the grand tour through Italy that Thomas Coke, a wealthy commoner, undertook as a young man to further his classical education as was usual for many English gentlemen in the 17th century. Thomas Coke went on to become a lord and, in 1734, commenced the erection of his Palladian mansion of Holkham Hall, laying the foundations of his extraordinary art collections; these are, to this day, housed in the mansion and some of them have been granted on loan to the Cortona exhibition. During his stay in Florence, the young Thomas Coke came into possession of the only surviving copy of Thomas Dempster's manuscript De Etruria Regali which, after many vicissitudes, he had published with the collaboration of antiquarian Senator Filippo Buonarroti. A great collector and an engaged politician, Buonarroti was the first and perpetual Lucumon of the newly-established Accademia Etrusca. The publication of Thomas Dempster's long-forgotten manuscript heralded the dawn of a golden age of study and research that laid the foundations for the birth of modern Etruscology in a time in which a classical vision of archaeology was still predominant.
The second section of the exhibition displays exceptional items on loan from the British Museum, one of the world's greatest collections of artefacts from all ages and continents. Many of these items will be tellingly displayed side by side with items from the local Etruscan collections in the very rooms of that Museo dell’Accademia Etrusca which, since its very beginnings, has been amassing an extensive collection of absolutely heterogeneous items from all historical ages, effectively saving locally found artefacts from being shipped away to foreign museums. This is perhaps the reason why both today and in previous exhibitions that the MAEC has hosted in collaboration with the world's leading museums, only very few of the items on display were originally found in Cortona; and this is not something to regret, but rather to be proud of as it highlights the key role that the Accademia Etrusca di Cortona has played in preserving our rich local heritage throughout the centuries.
So, after briefly providing some historical and methodological background on the ground-floor, the exhibition, starting from the Sala Medicea on the first-floor, takes the visitor on a journey back in time through the Galleria dei Mappamondi and the Tommasi rooms and reaches its climax in the Sala del Biscione, dominated by emblematic masterpieces such as the Orator, a copy of the Chimera and a large pietra fetida (limestone) statue from Chiusi. Only part of the items usually displayed in the museum rooms were relocated in order to make room for those on temporary display; most of them were, in fact, kept in their original location to underline the closeness and the conceptual dialogue that exist between the temporary and the permanent exhibition.
Compelling exhibition graphics designed so that items on temporary display can be easily told apart from those belonging to the museum's permanent collection help visitors through this heterogeneous exhibition. The exhibition is complemented by display cases containing bibliographic materials as well as graphical and archaeological items accompanied by helpful, unobtrusive captions and educational panels providing additional insight into their content.
And therein, in this close tie to the location it's being held at, lies the uniqueness of this exhibition: an exhibition that, far from intending to be a fleeting display of art objects, is rather meant to incorporate different types of materials into a seamless whole to bring insight and testimony to an age in which the foundations of modern historical and archaeological thought were laid.
A choice that also reflects a far-sighted approach, as investments were made in display equipment that will be integrated in the existing facilities to support MAEC's continuing efforts to renovate and upgrade its permanent museum structure.
Another good reason, in our opinion, to visit an exhibition that will allow you to explore forms of thinking and cultures that, although in different historical circumstances, arose from a common intention to disseminate historical knowledge and ensure its continuity in time. | 2019-04-23T20:53:23 | http://seduzioneetrusca.cortonamaec.org/en/4-exhibition-layout |
I am trying to find a good host for an online portfolio so that I can begin applying for jobs. I was wondering if anyone had any good suggestions for an established and credible looking host, or if I'm better off getting my own web space and designing a simple website.
If it makes any difference, I primarily do still life and figure drawings with a little bit of concept art on the side.
I have tried doing a google search but I only managed to find hosts with questionable layouts and unfriendly creation tools.
Is it possible to have your own web address with these kinds of things? Like, I have a url set up already, could I make an account on carbonade and put it on my web url?
I've had a quick look at their site but I can't find an answer and I'm clueless with this kind of thing.
All those postfolio hostings like carbonmade will make u spend some $$$ for the big image mode. It so sad.
I use foliosnap.com over the past few years and it hasn't done me wrong. I have gotten a lot of business due to it being simple and easy to use. However, the price is around midrange so it can be expensive to some but I find it really fast to update. I might change in the future but it has got the job done with my schedule and clientele.
Deviant art's professional portfolio pages are surprisingly good and really inexpensive. They do not contain anything that lets people know it's a deviant art service. The template they provide is clean and easy to use. You can buy and use your own url or you can get one from them for free.
I'm putting mine together now and the only drawback seems to be the limited ability you have to makes changes to the template. But if you just want something simple to drop images into it's great.
I actually set up a carbonmade after this thread. It's much better than the crap I tried to do myself. It's simple to use and I'm on the free version.
I came across another one of those free portfolio sites today - Crevado. I haven't tried it myself, but it looks alright.
Then there is Behance, its a community for professional artists, and it lets you make a portfolio for free, with unlimited images and projects, and then if you want your own url without any kind of add about behance you can purchase its services for about the same price as carbonmade.
Best Website for hosting an online Portfolio? | 2019-04-19T02:55:35 | http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php/223644-Portfolio-hosting?s=054df328738ead5e4f35c347918f7b84 |
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Hayasaki A, Isaji S, Kishiwada M, Fujii T, Iizawa Y, Kato H, Tanemura A, Murata Y, Azumi Y, Kuriyama N, Mizuno S, Usui M, Sakurai H. Survival Analysis in Patients with Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Undergoing Chemoradiotherapy Followed by Surgery According to the International Consensus on the 2017 Definition of Borderline Resectable Cancer. Cancers. 2018; 10(3):65.
Hayasaki, Aoi; Isaji, Shuji; Kishiwada, Masashi; Fujii, Takehiro; Iizawa, Yusuke; Kato, Hiroyuki; Tanemura, Akihiro; Murata, Yasuhiro; Azumi, Yoshinori; Kuriyama, Naohisa; Mizuno, Shugo; Usui, Masanobu; Sakurai, Hiroyuki. 2018. "Survival Analysis in Patients with Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Undergoing Chemoradiotherapy Followed by Surgery According to the International Consensus on the 2017 Definition of Borderline Resectable Cancer." Cancers 10, no. 3: 65. | 2019-04-21T08:24:43 | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/10/3/65 |
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There are Seven Universal Laws which preside over all things, seen and unseen, in the universe. These Universal Laws exist to bring harmony to man and all spiritual beings and to synchronize our reality with the other realms.
The Law of Attraction is one of these Universal Laws. It enables a person to channel positive energy and use it to attract good things and abundance into one’s life – but how do you use this law?
We are made of energy and our thoughts are made of pure energy. This is the first thing a person must understand about the Law of Attraction.
The second thing is that since “like energy attracts like energy”, you can draw to you whatever energy you are giving out. Your mind’s pure energy can send out positive energy, and in turn, draw in positive energy.
Using positive energy, you can attract wealth, personal relationships, success, and good health.
The third thing you must remember about the Law of Attraction is that your mind needs to be in a creative and empowered state. In your mind, you need to know exactly what you want and you need to “feel” as though what you want has already happened.
“Feeling” is the key to successful manifestation!
Ask and you shall receive – believe that whatever you focus on, you can attract it into your life.
Now that you’re familiar with the fundamentals of the Law of Attraction, it’s time to know the things, which might prevent you from attracting the positive things and making your life better.
You will hear a lot of inspiring stories from people who have gained love, wealth, and success, by using the Law of Attraction. But, upon trying it for yourself, you might come across some difficulties – this is normal, so don’t stop trying!
In fact, the majority of beginners think they’re doing all the steps right, but are actually not. This is where the frustration comes from because beginners feel their lives aren’t changing and that the Law of Attraction isn’t working for them.
You might come across a few blocks and challenges along the way, so I’ve put together the most common reasons why manifestation, using the Law of Attraction, fails, and what you can do to prevent them.
An intention is what you form and cultivate in your mind and it stimulates the Law of Attraction. Content and energy are the main components of an intention.
It is very important to have the clear picture of your intentions in order to manifest your desires.
Content refers to the information about what you want to attract. You might want more money, a successful career, or a new relationship. These are the contents of your intention.
On the other hand, energy is the push behind your content. It is the part that powers your intention and raises it, to stimulate the Law of Attraction.
You must have both content and energy in order to manifest the things you want to happen. One cannot work without the other. If one is lacking, you won’t be able to manifest your dreams.
If you’re not putting enough energy into your intention, you won’t stimulate the Law of Attraction, no matter how hard you think about your intention.
And if you don’t have a clear picture of your intention, you won’t be able to manifest your desires, no matter how much energy you put into your thoughts.
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to have an enormous fortune, but you want to use baby steps when using the Law of Attraction to manifest anything.
The mind is like a muscle - if you want to use its power, you have to exercise it first, so that you can make it stronger.
You can start by using the power of your mind to attract little things at first. Use the Law of Attraction to get a big discount on something you want to buy, or to win a cake raffle.
You can also visualize different things that will boost your finances until you finally feel that your mind is bending reality to your will and that the Law of Attraction is responding to you. Then you can start visualizing how to win millions at the lottery, or how to amass a fortune in your next business deal.
To make the Law of Attraction work for you, you have to stop trying to control of how it will work for you. Trying to control the any Universal Law is pointless and it will only cause worries and anxieties. And both of these emotions fill you with negative energy and prevent you from stimulating the Law of Attraction.
You must remove all doubts from your mind and believe in the natural flow of things. Also, never set a deadline for what you want to happen because that’s also a way of trying to control when your dream will materialize.
If you want to manifest something, all you need to do is see the outcome and all the details in your mind, and then know that it will happen. Your confidence is one of the most powerful stimulants of the Law of Attraction.
You must realize that what you want will happen without conditions.
Affirmations are one of the best ways to draw in the power of the Law of Attraction. An affirmation is a statement that says what you want to have or achieve, and it is said regularly with confidence.
Affirmations help you draw the power of the Law of Attraction. They should be specific, personal and have positive words.
Each time you say your affirmation out loud, your positive feelings get involved and this sets the wheels of the Law of Attraction in motion.
Using affirmations taken from other people may not say exactly what you want to happen, so you really have to choose the ones you feel strongly about, and that reflects your intentions.
The best affirmations are the ones which are specific, personal, and features positive words, such as, best, beautiful, and happiness. You can write down your personal affirmations and say them out loud daily.
Energy is everything when it comes to bringing your intentions to life!
Imagine a football game where the audience is just sitting around and not engaged with what’s happening on the field. No one cheers, no one claps, and very few are paying attention to the game.
Do you think the home team players are going to do whatever it takes to win? Are the players going to give it their all?
What if the crowd is full of energy and is cheering their team onwards to victory all throughout the game? The home team will surely take in the energy from the team and use the confidence boost to win the game!
This scenario is similar to not having the right energy to make your intentions a reality. You need to back your intentions with a tremendous amount of energy to make a difference.
The Law of Attraction can move mountains, but you have to really want it, you need to summon all your energy into bringing things to action. Fill yourself with so much positive energy that the Universe will stop to pay attention to what you want and give it to you!
Believe it or not, the Universe is working its magic in your life. You just need to pay attention and look closer.
Even simple things like winning a small prize or a small stroke of luck should be appreciated. These little things are the Universe’s way of saying that you have to keep on dreaming, manifesting, and believing that the best is yet to come.
If you want the best outcome to stimulating the Law of Attraction, you can also have a Psychic Reading to check if there are things, which are blocking you from achieving your dreams.
There might be negative energy from stress or other people that is blocking your positive energy and preventing you using the Law of Attraction to bring in love, wealth, and happiness, to your life.
If you want to make sure that you are using the right manifestation techniques, you can schedule an appointment by clicking here and filling out the form on my Psychic Reading Page. | 2019-04-25T11:54:21 | http://www.tanahoy.com/common-mistakes-when-using-the-law-of-attraction/ |
Irvin J. Borowsky, Founder of the National Liberty Museum, and internationally renowned contemporary glass aficionado, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, two days after his 90th birthday.
The National Liberty Museum is the culmination of Irv Borowsky’s life’s work. Mr. B, as he was affectionately called, was a lifelong Philadelphian, publisher, and philanthropist.
Borowsky was the youngest son of two Polish immigrants who arrived here in 1904. Like millions of other immigrants, they came with only what they could carry, seeking safety and new opportunities in America.
Their experience and background gave their son a profound appreciation for what their adopted country offered. Born and raised at 3rd and Tasker Streets in South Philadelphia, Irv Borowsky was an entrepreneur from a very young age. At twelve years old, he answered an ad in Popular Mechanics for a $5 printing press. The press came with a package of type, ink and instructions. It changed his life. At the time of his father’s death, he was fourteen years old and operating his own printing business. This was the start of a legendary career in the publishing and printing industries, which included creating and selling his magazine TV Digest (later to be called TV Guide) to Walter Annenberg in 1953 and founding the North American Publishing Company, a highly successful publisher of magazines nationwide.
Borowsky’s innovations in the publishing and printing industries are legendary…creative and groundbreaking.
In addition to his publishing activities, Borowsky had always been immersed in philanthropy plus community services and support. For several years he served as President of the Jewish Exponent, the newspaper that has connected and served the Philadelphia Jewish community for over 100 years. For the Federation of Jewish Charities, he became chairman of the printing and publishing divisions. Borowsky made many visits to Israel, notably during the Yom Kippur War and, on later occasions, for meetings with that nation’s leadership.
As a member of both the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, Borowsky has lectured worldwide on issues of diversity, faith and cooperation. In 1982, Borowsky founded the American Interfaith Institute to join Jews and Christians in common cause; to remove anti-Semitic language and incorrect translations of specific passages of the New Testament, thus building understanding, acceptance and relationships among Christians and Jews. Working closely with the scholars and translators of the American Bible Society, Borowsky was able to see the fulfillment of a key goal of the Institute when the American Bible Society published the Contemporary English Version (CEV), the first New Testament that does not hold Jews responsible for the crucifixion. Under the aegis of Borowsky, the American Interfaith Institute has developed a distinguished Scholars’ Board who guide the work and outreach of the organization within a framework of symposia, research, publishing and distribution of teaching materials for professors of religion. To date, Borowsky has written, edited and published 18 books relating to the mission and work of the Institute. Now in its 26th year, the American Interfaith Institute continues its initiative with vigor and commitment.
In 2000, Borowsky founded the National Liberty Museum which has welcomed over 500,000 visitors from throughout the world. They come to participate in the museum’s unique programs and exhibitions that address freedom, peace and conflict resolution; to celebrate the diverse heritage and tradition that gives the nation strength and purpose. The Teacher Training Programs and the Education Center of the museum have received plaudits from throughout the educational community and is approved by the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Departments of Education. The contemporary art that is incorporated into every exhibit symbolizes the “art of liberty” and has been noted as one of the most original and effective teaching models in the nation.
Irv Borowsky and Laurie Wagman, were two of Philadelphia’s most noted art collectors and patrons. They were looking for a philanthropic way to support one of their favorite mediums, glass art, as well as providing opportunities and empowerment for the next generation of artists in Philadelphia. That search eventually led them to the Tyler School of Art at Temple University.
So Wagman and Borowksy settled on a gift totaling more than $1 million to the Tyler School of Art to promote the study and creation of glass art. To honor the gift, one of the largest known given to a college glass program, Tyler’s glass facility has been named the Irvin Borowsky Glass Studio. The donation also will support a visiting artists program, The Laurie Wagman Fund in Glass Art. In addition, Borowsky and Wagman gave Tyler three works from their renowned collection of glass art.
Borowsky and Wagman visited 61 countries to meet with theologians from diverse religions and to acquire key contemporary art. Their significant art collection, which focuses on the paintings of Marc Chagall, bronzes by renowned 20th century artists and masters of studio glass art is highly respected worldwide.
Borowsky married his second wife, Laurie Wagman in 1979. Including his wife’s daughters from her first marriage, they have 6 married children and 13 grandchildren. He died November 25, 2014.
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Petition granted, judgment vacated and case remanded for further consideration in light of Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission on June 25, 2018.
Issues: (1) Whether the creation and sale of custom floral arrangements to celebrate a wedding ceremony is artistic expression, and, if so, whether compelling their creation violates the free speech clause; and (2) whether the compelled creation and sale of custom floral arrangements to celebrate a wedding and attendance of that wedding against one's religious beliefs violates the free exercise clause.
Apr 04 2017 Application (16A961) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from May 17, 2017 to July 16, 2017, submitted to Justice Kennedy.
Apr 11 2017 Application (16A961) granted by Justice Kennedy extending the time to file until July 16, 2017.
Jul 21 2017 Consent to the filing of amicus curiae briefs, in support of either party or of neither party, received from counsel for petitioners.
Aug 03 2017 Blanket Consent filed by Respondent, Curt Freed, et al. on 07/25/2017.
Aug 04 2017 Order extending time to file response to petition to and including October 20, 2017.
Aug 15 2017 Brief amici curiae of The Cato Institute, et al. filed.
Aug 16 2017 Brief amicus curiae of North Carolina Values Coalition and the Family Research Council filed.
Aug 18 2017 Brief amicus curiae of The Becket Fund For Religious Liberty filed.
Aug 21 2017 Brief amici curiae of The Washington State Catholic Conference, et al. filed.
Aug 21 2017 Brief amicus curiae of The Foundation for Moral Law filed.
Aug 21 2017 Brief amici curiae of International Christian Photographers, et al. filed.
Aug 21 2017 Brief amicus curiae of Legal Scholar Adam J. MacLeod filed.
Aug 21 2017 Brief amici curiae of The States of Texas, et al. filed.
Aug 21 2017 Brief amici curiae of United States Senators and Representatives filed.
Aug 21 2017 Brief amicus curiae of The Thomas More Society filed.
Aug 21 2017 Brief amici curiae of The Restoring Religious Freedom Project filed.
Aug 21 2017 Brief amicus curiae of Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence filed.
Oct 20 2017 Brief of respondent Washington in opposition filed.
Oct 20 2017 Brief of respondents Robert Ingersoll and Curt Freed in opposition filed.
Jun 25 2018 Petition GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED for further consideration in light of Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Comm'n, 584 U. S. ____ (2018). | 2019-04-24T06:06:03 | https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/arlenes-flowers-inc-v-washington/ |
The monastery was dead to Sotiris’ eyes and his senses; as though it lacked a key quality to indicate anyone living resided there. The building was not in disrepair, per say, and the small, stone building was well-kept and in decent condition.
However, since no one else said anything Sotiris decided to keep his mouth shut about it. The sense of relief at finally making it to their destination–in one piece and without incident–was too palpable for Sotiris to ruin with a groundless perception of the place. Just nerves, he repeated.
As they approached the stout, wooden door, it opened soundlessly and a robed figure stepped out from behind it. The man had his hood up and it partially concealed his face. Strange. Sotiris stamped down the suspicion that writhed in his gut like a handful of worms.
“Greetings, Lady Charis and companions, I am here to show you to the eldest of our order,” the monk said and bowed.
Lady Charis smiled, and the only indication of concern was the slight crease between her eyes.
“I have not seen you before,” she said.
“I am new here, Lady,” he replied, not too quick and without too great a delay. He raised his face just enough for Sotiris to get a look, but the late afternoon sun behind the monk and in Sotiris’ face, as well as the shadows in the man’s hood, made it difficult to get a good glimpse.
“Welcome to your order, young monk. We would be delighted if you showed us to the elder,” Lady Charis replied, the worry gone from her.
Damien had tensed up, but then relaxed once Lady Charis responded as she did.
The monk bowed and stepped out of the doorway to let them through first, and closed the door behind them once everyone was inside. The courtyard held a few monks going about their daily chores of cleaning and caring for their animals, and paid the group no mind as they made their way toward the quarters. Since Lady Charis showed no worry at their behavior it must have been normal, but Sotiris still swept his gaze slowly and constantly about their surroundings. The only way out was through the door they came in, and Sotiris was not comfortable having only one exit.
As they went inside toward the living quarters, the air did not grow warmer as one would expect. In fact, Sotiris shivered when they stepped inside, as though it were colder inside than out in the windblown courtyard. At this point even Zoe grew wary, and looked around, too.
They walked straight through to a small dining area, where a few monks were making dinner and another one sat at a table looking over a book. The only indication he was the elder monk came from the white sash about his waist, where the others simply used thick rope.
The group approached the table, and when Lady Charis curtsied the others followed with their respective motions.
“Honorable elder, as you requested we have come to retrieve the weapon,” Lady Charis said when she finished the curtsy. The man did not turn when they approached, and he did not turn when Lady Charis spoke.
Everyone frowned, and the young monk moved forward to touch the elder monk’s shoulder. When he gave a gentle shake, the elder monk toppled over backward onto the floor. The old man’s eyes, white from age, stared lifeless up at them, and the pain of his final moments were etched into every line on his face.
Zoe screamed, Lady Charis gasped, and the men cursed. The young monk threw back his hood and merely laughed, while the rest of the monks they’d passed in the courtyard joined the ones in the dining room. They’d suppressed their demonic aura, like with the help of the King.
Sotiris and Damien went for their weapons, but given the element of surprise the imposters drew theirs quicker, and had them pointed at the group. The fake who had let them inside pushed the old man’s face toward them with his foot, and clucked his tongue in disdain. His slender features were handsome, but twisted with cruelty. Ivory hair was pulled back in a loose tail of hair at the base of his neck, and his pale red eyes burned as though they were lit by the deepest fires of Abbadon.
“Who are you?” Damien demanded, and fairly glared holes into the man’s face.
“I am crestfallen you do not remember me, Paladin of the Spear, since I knew your wife so very well. Or, at least, my power did,” the half-demon said, with a wicked smirk to match.
Everyone in their group froze, including Damien.
“You lie. I laid waste to the forces that attacked us; there was no way on any of the planes that they escaped me that night,” Damien said, his voice tight, so sure of the truth.
The smirk never left the man’s face, and if anything it deepened. He simply raised his left hand and a whisper of power flowed over their skin. Flames manifested in the palm of his hand, like they were on the wick of a giant candle. It was then that Sotiris saw something he’d never seen before—Damien flinched.
“What of it?” Sotiris asked, and came to the defense of someone he’d come to view as the proverbial guillotine that remained just above his neck. “Many of the Orpheus Society wield fire; it’s almost as common as water in a swamp,” he spat.
“Well, at least that establishes you are lying, and possibly insecure in your power,” Sotiris quipped, and Damien looked at him.
The last thing Sotiris saw before someone smashed his head from behind was a mixture of hope and relief on Damien’s face, and then there was nothing but darkness.
His dreams came in snippets of sound and memories, mixed with nightmares and hopes. His mother’s laughter; Charis’ fingers brushing his chest; the look of loathing on every Disciples face except a rare few; and the battlefield from the future.
It was there on that battlefield he remained, though it was a dream: the stage was set, but no one was there but him and someone who stood beside him. Each time he tried to turn toward his companion, his vision would skew and the scene would shift his focus away.
“You must be someone of very high, or very low, importance,” Sotiris said, but the person did not answer.
Out of his peripheral, the figure waved its arm and his companions, plus a couple relations, materialized before him. There was Gregory, Damien, Charis, Zoe, Elias, and his mother. His mother and Elias were slightly opaque, and he guessed this was a representation of their demise. At the thought, the figure nodded and the scene changed. His mother and grandfather stood at the beginning of the road and at the other end stood his four companions at the beginning of four branches. At their feet was the shadowy form of a sword, and beyond them on the roads were four different, solid swords.
It didn’t take a genius to understand the implication: the death of his mother and grandfather, the two people in his life that loved him the most and with the most power, started him on the road he found himself today. The road to gain the weapon but not have it.
The death of one of his four companions would determine the manifestation of the sword and its power. Beyond Damien the sword was consumed with the burning of vengeful fire, terrible for the enemy to behold and all-consuming for the wielder.
Gregory’s sword was practical, strong, but lacked a sense of conviction in killing the enemy. The same feeling that caused the man to flee to the astral plane in the first place.
Zoe’s sword was barely more than a normal sword, and though it would prove a steadfast blade, it would not be suited to decimating the armies of the Orpheus Society.
Lastly, Charis’ blade was a masterpiece of beauty and art, and would heal allies but do nothing to help battle and kill demons.
“Double-edged swords, eh?” Sotiris joked, but it held no humor.
“CHOOSE WISELY,” the voice boomed through him, and his mind nearly crumbled under such a voice.
“Now I understand why you played the strong, silent type,” Sotiris replied, and rubbed his aching temples.
The Archangel made no comment, but the slightest trickle of humor rolled off them. It was not the Lord of Light, as there would be nothing but a pile of quivering ooze left if He had spoken.
“Is it necessary that I choose one of them? What happens if I kill the demon that captured us instead?” Sotiris mused.
The Archangel said nothing, but the emotion Sotiris sensed did not bode well if he made such a choice.
“How can I make that choice? None of them deserve this end,” Sotiris said bitterly, as the weight of his decision settled on his shoulders and mind.
The Archangel gave no indication for a yea or nay, but instead placed a comforting hand on Sotiris’ shoulder.
The dream-vision dissolved around him.
“How can I choose?” Sotiris mumbled, and then he heard a gasp from near him.
“He is coming around,” Lady Charis said excitedly, but kept her voice low.
Sotiris cracked open an eyelid, and the torchlight in the small room illuminated the faces of his four companions.
“You had the Light surround you after they placed us in here. You were Visited by an Archangel, if the power coming from you was any indication. What were you told?” Damien asked as he crouched near Sotiris.
“I…” he started, but looked at each of their faces, and anguish welled within him.
“Please, Sotiris, just tell us,” Lady Charis whispered, as the sense of foreboding permeated the air around them.
“They told me to get the weapon I have to kill one of you.” All his words were a murmur, but the word kill came out harsh and damned.
They let the words sink in for a moment.
“Oh, dear,” Lady Charis said, breathless. | 2019-04-24T04:11:07 | https://legendsofthewordsmiths.com/2016/12/27/and-they-say-that-a-demon-can-save-us-chapter-eight/ |
This Year Will Be The Best School Year Ever | So You Want To Teach?
This is a guest post by Pat Hensley from the blog Successful Teaching. As we gear up for the upcoming school year, So You Want To Teach? is featuring articles about making this school year the best year ever.
I have been teaching about 30 years now and I still love teaching! I have taught all grade levels�including the university level and I still feel the same way. After teaching special education�classes for 28 years in public schools, I now teach teachers getting their master�s degree in�special education and write a blog called Successful Teaching. I really appreciate Joel for giving�me the opportunity to be a guest writer on his blog.
Of course, at the beginning of the year, I have butterflies in my stomach and I promise myself�that “this will be the best school year ever!” I�m sure that you have hoped for the same but I�thought I would share 10 tips that have helped me have a great year.
Drink lots of water. Staying hydrated helps me keep the stressful pace that I know I will�have every day. Sometimes I will even end up missing my lunch time because I am so�busy but I will not skip drinking water.
Use the bathroom when I need to and don�t put it off if I don�t have to. I can�t�tell you how many kidney infection I suffered from when I was a new teacher.
Stay ahead of the game. I tried to run off papers I needed at least 3 to 4 days in advance if�at all possible. It never fails that when I wait until the last minute, the copy machine will�break down and I�m ready to pull my hair out.
Don�t take people for granted. Remember to thank people for the little things they do for�me because they will remember that I appreciated their help. Then if I ever need help�with something bigger, they will be there for me.
Establish a rapport with my students� parents/guardians. Life will be much easier for me in the long run. This means contacting them on a regular basis and finding things that�their child does right. Positive words go a very long way.
Don�t get behind in paperwork. If something is due in the future, I try to get it done as�soon as possible so it isn�t hanging over my head. This also allows me to make changes if�necessary before the deadline.
Develop a support system with other educators. This can be people at my own school,�district, state or even online. Knowing that I can talk to people who understand my�worries, rants, or thrilling moments can really help me feel good about what I do.
Keep a little memo pad and pen or voice recorder in my pocket. It is great for writing�down things I don�t want to forget when I am nowhere near my computer or paper.
Listen to those who offer advice. Many times they have made mistakes and are trying to�help you from making the same mistakes. I need to be open to what they are suggesting�and the possibility that they really know what they are talking about. This information�may actually make my life easier.
Trust my gut feeling. Even though I said I need to listen to experienced teachers, I need�to also trust myself. If it doesn�t feel right or comfortable, I don�t need to do it just�because they recommend it. This is the time to use critical thinking skills. I need to think�about where this person is coming from because if they are angry and resentful about�something, I may not want to do what they suggest. But if they suggest something that�has worked successfully for them in the classroom, this may be something that I would be�willing to try.
Our schools start back the second week in August so it is time to start gearing up. I hope my tips�help you as much as they have helped me. It is time to plan on having the best school year ever!
I love Pat's blog, and I have bookmarked this post because these are all good reminders. I need to replace my diet cola habit with a water habit, and I need to thank people more – colleagues, administrators, office cleaners, and especially students. I will try to tell myself, as Pat does, that this will be the best year ever!
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Opinion of Mr Advocate General Cosmas delivered on 11 July 2000.
Parfums Christian Dior SA v TUK Consultancy BV and Assco Gerüste GmbH and Rob van Dijk v Wilhelm Layher GmbH & Co. KG and Layher BV.
References for a preliminary ruling: Arrondissementsrechtbank 's-Gravenhage and Hoge Raad der Nederlanden - Netherlands.
Agreement establishing the World Trade Organisation - TRIPs Agreement - Article 177 of the EC Treaty (now Article 234 EC) - Jurisdiction of the Court of Justice - Article 50 of the TRIPs Agreement - Provisional measures - Interpretation - Direct effect.
Joined cases C-300/98 and C-392/98.
Opinion of Mr Advocate General Cosmas delivered on 11 July 2000. # Parfums Christian Dior SA v TUK Consultancy BV and Assco Gerüste GmbH and Rob van Dijk v Wilhelm Layher GmbH & Co. KG and Layher BV. # References for a preliminary ruling: Arrondissementsrechtbank 's-Gravenhage and Hoge Raad der Nederlanden - Netherlands. # Agreement establishing the World Trade Organisation - TRIPs Agreement - Article 177 of the EC Treaty (now Article 234 EC) - Jurisdiction of the Court of Justice - Article 50 of the TRIPs Agreement - Provisional measures - Interpretation - Direct effect. # Joined cases C-300/98 and C-392/98.
Opinion of Mr Advocate General Cosmas delivered on 11 July 2000. - Parfums Christian Dior SA v TUK Consultancy BV and Assco Gerüste GmbH and Rob van Dijk v Wilhelm Layher GmbH & Co. KG and Layher BV. - References for a preliminary ruling: Arrondissementsrechtbank 's-Gravenhage and Hoge Raad der Nederlanden - Netherlands. - Agreement establishing the World Trade Organisation - TRIPs Agreement - Article 177 of the EC Treaty (now Article 234 EC) - Jurisdiction of the Court of Justice - Article 50 of the TRIPs Agreement - Provisional measures - Interpretation - Direct effect. - Joined cases C-300/98 and C-392/98.
1 In the references for a preliminary ruling made in the present case pursuant to Article 177 of the EC Treaty (now Article 234 EC), the Arrondissementsrechtbank 's-Gravenhage (District Court, The Hague, the Netherlands) and the Hoge Raad der Nederlanden (Supreme Court of the Netherlands) have submitted questions on the interpretation of Article 50 of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (hereinafter `TRIPs') which constitutes Annex 1 C to the Agreement establishing the World Trade Organisation (hereinafter `the WTO'), approved on behalf of the Community, as regards matters within its competence, by Council Decision 94/800/EC of 22 December 1994. (1) In particular, the Court is asked to rule on the meaning of `intellectual property right' referred to in Article 50(1) of TRIPs. However, before giving that interpretation, it is asked to rule whether it has jurisdiction in the present case to interpret Article 50 of TRIPs and whether Article 50(6) of TRIPs has direct effect.
4 In order to ensure the smooth functioning of the internal market, Directive 98/71/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 on the legal protection of designs (3) approximated the design protection laws of the Member States.
5 The fifth recital in the preamble to the directive states: `... it is unnecessary to undertake a full-scale approximation of the design laws of the Member States, and it will be sufficient if approximation is limited to those national provisions of law which most directly affect the functioning of the internal market; ... provisions on sanctions, remedies and enforcement should be left to the national law ...'.
6 In addition, the seventh recital states: `... this Directive does not exclude the application to designs of national or Community legislation providing for protection other than that conferred by registration or publication as design, such as legislation relating to unregistered design rights, trade marks, patents and utility models, unfair competition or civil liability'.
8 Parfums Christian Dior SA (hereinafter `Dior') holds the trade marks for Tendre Poison, Eau Sauvage and Dolce Vita perfumes, by virtue of international registrations which were effected, including for Benelux, on the basis of the data submitted in each case.
9 Dior distributes its products within the European Community via an exclusive system of selected sales outlets. Dior products have a reputation for being prestigious, luxury products; that is also reflected in the advertising for those products.
10 Tuk Consultancy BV (hereinafter `Tuk') sold and supplied perfumes bearing the Dior marks to inter alia Digros BV which is established in Hoofddorp.
11 In the main proceedings, which are interlocutory proceedings, Dior claimed that Tuk should cease selling any products bearing the Dior trade mark which have not been put into circulation in the European Economic Area (hereinafter `the EEA') either by or with the consent of Dior, with a penalty for non-compliance; it also made other related claims.
12 As noted in the order for reference, Dior submitted that Tuk had infringed its trade-mark rights by selling perfume bearing the Dior trade mark, since the perfumes in question had not been put on the market within the EEA by, or with the consent of, Dior. By producing a chartered accountant's report, Tuk demonstrated that it obtained the perfumes at issue in the Netherlands and, therefore, within the EEA. The mere fact that Tuk bought the perfumes in the Netherlands did not however mean that those perfumes had been put on the market in the EEA by, or with the consent of, Dior. Finally, the parties argued at length as to who should bear the burden of proving whether the perfumes at issue were put on the market by Dior within or outside the EEA.
13 In a provisional ruling, the President of the referring court considered first of all that, in a case such as the present one, a distinction should be drawn between, on the one hand, the question whether Tuk is infringing Dior's trade-mark rights (which it is not at liberty to do) and, on the other, the question whether Tuk is breaching Dior's exclusive distribution system (which it is quite at liberty to do). Then, referring to the principle of exhaustion of rights within the Community, he considered how far a participant in commercial transactions must go in order to avoid selling goods which, although put on the market with the consent of the trade-mark holder, have not been put onto the market in the EEA with his consent. Finally, the President of the referring court concluded that, in view of the fact that the origin of the perfumes was established in the present case, that it had been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the court that the perfumes at issue were purchased within the EEA and supplied to Tuk from within the EEA, and that Tuk could not tell from the goods themselves that they were intended for the market outside the EEA, no general prohibition should be imposed on Tuk for the time being; however, there was no reason not to grant the injunction prohibiting Tuk from selling Dior products - bearing the Tendre Poison, Eau Sauvage and Dolce Vita trade marks - unless it purchased and obtained them from suppliers established within the EEA, who confirmed to it in writing that they had obtained the goods in question from within the EEA.
14 Next, the President referred of his own motion to Article 50(6) of TRIPs, observing that the question whether that article had direct effect was at issue. He noted that in Hermès (4) the Court of Justice had ruled that the measure taken in interlocutory proceedings in the Netherlands constituted a `provisional measure' within the meaning of Article 50(6) of TRIPs, but the Court did not address the question of the direct effect of that provision. For that reason, the President of the national court considered that a question should be submitted to the Court of Justice for a preliminary ruling pursuant to Article 177 of the Treaty, before he gave final judgment.
16 Wilhelm Layher GmbH & Co. KG (hereinafter `Layher Germany') designs and manufactures scaffolding including that known as the `Allroundsteiger'. (5) Layher Netherlands (hereinafter, together with Layher Germany, `Layher'), a subsidiary of Layher Germany, is the exclusive importer of Allroundsteiger scaffolding for the Netherlands.
17 In 1974 the German patent office granted a patent to Eberhard Layher for the assembly system of Allroundsteiger scaffolding. The patent expired on 16 October 1994. On 8 August 1975, Eberhard Layher applied in the Netherlands for a patent on `a scaffolding system' (`steigersysteem') claiming a right of priority on the basis of the German patent. The Netherlands patent issued following this application expired on 7 August 1995.
18 Mr Van Dijk, who trades under the name `Assco Holland Steigers Plettac Nederland', markets in the Netherlands a scaffolding system manufactured by Assco Gerüste GmbH (hereinafter `Assco Germany' or, together with Assco Holland Steigers Plettac Nederland, `Assco') known as the `Assco Rondosteiger'. The assembly system and dimensions of the latter are identical to those of Layher's Allroundsteiger scaffolding.
19 When Layher Germany realised that the Assco Rondosteiger was basically an identical copy of Layher's Allroundsteiger, it brought an action against Assco Germany and two of its directors before the Landgericht Köln (Cologne Regional Court) seeking, in essence, an injunction prohibiting them from offering for sale or marketing within Germany scaffolding and/or scaffolding components equipped, in short, with the same assembly system as that of Layher. By judgment of 27 June 1996, the Landgericht granted that application; on appeal the judgment was upheld by a decision formulated in slightly different terms.
20 Layher wanted to obtain a similar judicial ruling in the Netherlands. Accordingly, in interlocutory proceedings before the President of the Rechtbank te Utrecht (Utrecht District Court) it requested an injunction prohibiting Assco, with the imposition of a periodic penalty payment in the event of non-compliance, from importing into the Netherlands or selling, offering for sale or marketing in any way whatsoever within the Netherlands the Assco Rondosteiger, in the form in which it was then manufactured, or its components.
21 Layher based its application on the fact that Assco was acting wrongfully towards it by marketing a scaffolding system which was an exact copy of the Allroundsteiger. It should be noted that, as indicated in the order for reference, under Netherlands law protection of an industrial design not protected by an exclusive right under the uniform Benelux Law on designs (6) may be based on the general provisions of the Burgerlijk Wetboek (Netherlands Civil Code) on wrongful acts (Article 1401 et seq. of the Civil Code until 1 January 1992; thereafter, Articles 6 and 162 et seq. of the Civil Code).
22 The President of the Rechtbank, in essence, granted the above application. In so doing he ruled that, in so far as might be necessary, the period referred to in Article 50(6) of TRIPs was one year.
23 Assco appealed against the above decision to the Gerechtshof te Amsterdam (Amsterdam Regional Court of Appeal) contesting inter alia the ruling of the President of the Rechtbank that a period of one year was to be considered reasonable within the meaning of Article 50(6) of TRIPs. Layher countered that the interlocutory proceedings in question could not be considered a `provisional measure' within the meaning of that provision. The Gerechtshof considered that plea to be a cross-appeal, which it held well-founded. Ruling on the main appeal and the cross-appeal, it set aside the decision made by the President of the Rechtbank in so far as it set at one year the period referred to in Article 50(6) and, ruling on the main appeal, upheld the remainder of the President's decision.
`(1) Does the jurisdiction of the Court of Justice to interpret Article 50 of the TRIPs Agreement also extend to the provisions of that article where they do not concern provisional measures to prevent infringement of trade-mark rights?
(2) Does Article 50 of the TRIPs Agreement, in particular Article 50(6), have direct effect?
25 I will analyse the substantive matters raised in the questions submitted for a preliminary ruling by the national courts (B) after first examining whether the question submitted for a preliminary ruling in Case C-300/98 is admissible (A).
28 As the Council and the Commission note in their written observations, it appears that the question submitted for a preliminary ruling by the national court in Case C-300/98 is not objectively required in order to settle the dispute in that action. Moreover, the order for reference does not explain how the Court's reply to the question submitted for a preliminary ruling may affect the decision in the interlocutory proceedings at issue.
29 The order for reference relates to judicial proceedings which are concerned with trade-mark law, but it cannot in any way be inferred that those proceedings may be connected with questions as to the interpretation and direct effect of Article 50(6) of TRIPs. In particular, it is not apparent from the information supplied by the national court that any question was raised in the course of the proceedings with regard to defining the period of time within which the defendant company could request the setting aside of the provisional measures adopted. Moreover, the order for reference makes it clear that the question was submitted for a preliminary ruling by the referring court of its own motion without any prior request or submissions by the parties in that regard. Finally, in view of the fact that, in the interlocutory proceedings in the main case, the national court has already examined the forms of order sought by Dior and given a final ruling on their substance, declaring its judgment provisionally enforceable, while at the same time ruling that costs should be apportioned at the time of the (formal) final judgment, there is nothing to indicate whether and precisely how the reply to the question referred for a preliminary ruling could affect the decision of the national court. In other words, the Court is lacking all the factual and legal details required to enable it to give a useful reply to the question referred for a preliminary ruling.
30 In light of the above, I consider that the request submitted by the Arrondissementsrechtbank 's-Gravenhage for a preliminary ruling in Case C-300/98 is inadmissible.
31 In the first question referred for a preliminary ruling in Case C-392/98, the national court essentially asks whether the Court of Justice has jurisdiction to interpret Article 50 of TRIPs where the provisions of that article are to be applied not to provisional measures designed to prevent the infringement of a trade mark but to provisional measures which, as is the case in the main proceedings, are designed to protect an industrial design from copying on the basis of general rules concerning wrongful acts, particularly those relating to unfair competition. As I shall examine below, the Court is required in essence to rule whether it is legitimate and proper for it to accept jurisdiction to interpret the provisions of multilateral international agreements, such as TRIPs, where those provisions are applied to areas in which no Community competence has yet been exercised. This is a complex question in which the general problem of the interrelationship of international, Community and national legal orders meets the regulation of institutional relations between the Court and the other Community institutions and national authorities.
32 First of all, it should be noted that TRIPs is a mixed agreement for the conclusion of which the Community and the Member States were jointly competent. That was expressly held by the Court in Opinion 1/94 (9) in which it refused to accept exclusive Community competence under Article 113 of the EC Treaty (now, after amendment, Article 133 EC) on the grounds that, apart from those of its provisions which concern the prohibition of the release into free circulation of counterfeit goods, TRIPs does not fall within the scope of the common commercial policy. (10) At the same time, the Court noted in Opinion 1/94, first, that the harmonisation achieved within the Community in certain areas covered by TRIPs is only partial and that, in other areas, no harmonisation has been envisaged (11) and, second, that the Community institutions have not hitherto exercised their powers in the field of the `enforcement of intellectual property rights', except in Regulation No 3842/86 laying down measures to prohibit the release for free circulation of counterfeit goods. (12) In other words, those powers are still potential as far as the Community institutions are concerned and actual as far as national bodies are concerned.
33 In Case C-392/98 the requested interpretation of Article 50 of TRIPs in respect of provisional measures to protect against the copying of an industrial design which are adopted in accordance with civil law on the basis of general rules relating to wrongful acts, particularly those relating to unfair competition, relates to an area in which the Community has not yet in fact exercised its (potential) power internally; in other words, an area which in principle remains within the competence of the Member States.
34 Directive 98/71 (13) which entered into force (on 17 November 1998) (14) after the facts in the main proceedings occurred, (15) does not in any event contain provisions relating to the adoption of provisional measures such as the provisions introduced by Article 50 of TRIPs. As indicated in the fifth recital in the preamble to that directive (16) and as the Council accurately notes in its written observations, the subject-matter of Article 50 of TRIPs is not covered by the harmonisation of the law on designs so that its practical implementation remains in principle within the competence of the Member States.
Moreover, protection against the copying of an industrial design which is afforded in accordance with civil law on the basis of general rules relating to wrongful acts, particularly those relating to unfair competition, falls outside the scope of Directive 98/71. In particular, it follows from the seventh recital in the preamble to that directive (17) and Article 16 thereof (18) that protection of designs by means of provisions relating to civil liability and unfair competition does not fall within the scope of the harmonisation of national legislation introduced by that directive.
35 As Community law now stands, it therefore appears that the Community is not to be regarded as party to provisions of TRIPs, such as those of Article 50, when they concern provisional measures to protect against the copying of an industrial design that are adopted in accordance with civil law and on the basis of general rules relating to wrongful acts, particularly those relating to unfair competition. (19) No provision of Community law appears to be affected by the interpretation and application of Article 50 of TRIPs in the instant case.
36 In view of the above findings, can it be accepted that the Court has jurisdiction to interpret provisions of mixed agreements, such as Article 50 of TRIPs, where those provisions are applied to areas in which no Community competence has yet been exercised?
39 The inappropriateness of such a transposition was also essentially recognised by Advocate General Tesauro who returned to the question in his Opinion in Hermès; (26) arguing that it is lawful to grant the Court jurisdiction in respect of TRIPs provisions relating to areas for which the Member States retain competence, he restricted himself to certain arguments derived from the case-law in Demirel which related to not recognising the Court's interpretative jurisdiction where the Member States retain exclusive competence and to Community responsibility for all the provisions of mixed agreements.
40 However, the Court failed to deal definitively with the matter in Hermès either, as a result of which the Hoge Raad der Nederlanden was obliged in the present case to submit the relevant question for a preliminary ruling. Specifically, in order to establish its jurisdiction, the Court relied, first, on the fact that Article 99 of Council Regulation No 40/94 of 20 December 1993, (27) concerning the safeguarding of rights arising from a Community trade mark, authorises the adoption of `provisional, including protective, measures', (28) meaning that Community competence has essentially been exercised and, second, on previous case-law to the effect that where a provision can apply both to situations falling within the scope of national law and to situations falling within the scope of Community law, it is clearly in the Community interest that, in order to forestall future differences of interpretation, that provision should be interpreted uniformly, whatever the circumstances in which it is to apply. (29) Reliance on that case-law essentially allowed the Court to find that Community competence had been exercised in the case in question; consequently, contrary to the arguments of Assco and the United Kingdom in their written observations on the above points of the judgment in Hermès, it cannot be concluded that the Court ruled that it has unlimited jurisdiction to interpret Article 50 of TRIPs and, therefore, also has interpretative jurisdiction in the present case. (30) However, on the basis of the grounds of the judgment in Hermès, it equally cannot be stated with certainty - even by reasoning a contrario - that the Court disclaimed all interpretative jurisdiction in areas not concerned with protection of the Community trade mark and, in more general terms, relating to (potential) Community powers not yet exercised.
41 Since, therefore, in the circumstances of the present case, the question whether the Court has interpretative jurisdiction has not been settled in the case-law, three fundamental aspects of the matter should be examined in order to decide that question: (aa) the institutional balance between Community and national authorities; (ab) the institutional balance between the Court and the other Community institutions; and (ac) the issue of the uniform application of TRIPs. The analysis of those aspects appears in the end to exclude in the present case the Court's having interpretative jurisdiction, while justifying a finding that certain obligations are owed by national courts (ad).
42 Extending the Court's interpretative jurisdiction to TRIPs provisions relating to areas in which no Community competence has yet been exercised appears to encroach upon the competence of national authorities. Given that, for those specific areas, Community competence is only potential and, therefore, the Member States may still introduce their own rules, if the Court were to give a centralised and binding interpretation of the provisions in question with regard to all the areas covered by the relevant rule, an interpretation which would doubtless also determine the way in which those provisions are applied, that would constitute a manifest breach of the current division of powers between Community and national authorities. Indeed, there appears to be no justification at all for requiring the national courts or even national administrative authorities - when applying the provisions of agreements to which essentially only the Member State, and not the Community, is party - to apply the Court's interpretation rather than their own or, possibly, that of a WTO body.
43 Nevertheless, I consider that that contradiction between the extension of the Court's interpretative jurisdiction and the existing division of powers between the Community and the Member States is plain at first sight only. In reality, it must be acknowledged that the contradiction exists only in areas where the Member States have exclusive competence. (31) However, as noted in Opinion 1/94 of the Court, in the case of TRIPs neither the Community nor the Member States have exclusive competence. Their shared competence, which justifies classifying TRIPs as a mixed agreement, relates to areas which, even if they come within the competence of the Member States, are not unrelated to Community law. Moreover, the competence of the Member States is provisional and the Community institutions may at any time convert their potential competence into actual competence.
44 It would be contrary to the requirement of effective application of Community law and the need to avoid future discrepancies or conflicts in interpretation between national and Community provisions to take the view that there is no Community interest in those areas which still come within the competence of the Member States. That Community interest could not, of course, justify, in the context of mixed international agreements, Community law having a `gravitating effect', which would completely undermine national law, as that would abolish the existing division of powers between Community and national authorities. However, the Community interest is sufficient, first, to justify seeking a common position on the part of the Community institutions and national authorities with regard to the question of interpretation of mixed international agreements and, second, to weaken the idea that recognising the Court's ability to determine that common interpretative position by replying to questions submitted for a preliminary ruling would infringe the competence of the Member States.
45 It follows from the above that observance of the institutional balance between Community and national authorities does not appear to be an insurmountable obstacle in the search for a common interpretation by means of recourse to the Court's interpretations provided under Article 177 of the Treaty. On the other hand, as I will analyse below, such recourse appears to conflict above all with the institutional balance which exists between the Court and the other Community institutions.
47 I consider that the Court would not accord to itself that which it refused the other Community institutions. That is to say, it would not itself venture to place constraints, at least at the level of interpretation, on the future harmonisation of the fields in question, when the (potential) competence to give opinions and make decisions in respect of that harmonisation belongs to other Community institutions, namely the Council, the Commission and the European Parliament, which are obliged to operate within the procedural framework laid down by the Treaty.
49 It could of course be argued that the interpretation of a provision in a mixed international agreement does not always affect the way in which that provision is applied and implemented by the competent Community institutions. To support that argument it is not necessary to rely on some theoretical distinction - of doubtful validity in any event - between the interpretation and the application of a rule of law. It is sufficient to refer to the case where interpretation of the contested provision leads to the conclusion that that provision may have direct effect and, therefore, its application does not require any Community or national implementing measure. At first sight, in such a case the interpretation of the provision does not affect the way in which it is applied because, in reality, there is actually no question of application in the sense of exercising a discretionary power or, in other words, because the Court's interpretation is limited to the heart of the meaning of the contested provision, which cannot be altered however the competent Community institutions apply the provision.
50 However, the above argument is not entirely persuasive and therefore cannot in the instant case justify extending the Court's interpretative jurisdiction. In particular, in the final analysis the institutional imbalance entailed in any acceptance of the Court's interpretative jurisdiction does not depend on the reply to the question as to whether or not the contested provision is to be interpreted as having direct effect.
First, if the reply is in the negative and, as a consequence, the application of that provision requires implementing measures on the part of Community and national bodies, the Court is not released from its obligation to interpret, (37) when all those problems referred to above concerning substitution of the competence of the Community legislative institutions rearise. In that case, the only solution consistent with the Treaty would be for the Court to adopt the wholly paradoxical and contradictory position that the Court has jurisdiction to interpret the contested provision only in order to declare that it does not have direct effect.
51 In light of the above, it becomes apparent that, in the context of Article 177 of the Treaty, to extend the Court's interpretative jurisdiction to TRIPs provisions relating to areas in which the (potential) Community competence has not yet been exercised would constitute pursuit of a policy of judge-made law in conflict with the constitutional logic of the Treaty and would be difficult to justify on grounds of expediency.
52 The main objections that could be raised against restricting the Court's interpretative jurisdiction solely to TRIPs provisions relating to areas in which Community competence has already been exercised are connected with the often invoked need for all the provisions of mixed international agreements to be interpreted uniformly.
54 In this connection, the Commission notes in its written observations in Case C-392/98 that, if it were found that the Court's jurisdiction to interpret Article 50 of TRIPs is restricted solely to cases where the provisional protection of a trade-mark right is in question, that would mean that the agreement would have to be interpreted uniformly within the Community as regards provisional measures in respect of certain, but not all, intellectual property rights. According to the Commission, such a situation would not be acceptable. First of all, given the close link between the substance of an intellectual property right and its judicial protection, it would be incomprehensible that there should be uniform interpretation of the substance of the right, but divergent interpretations of the measures for its protection. (40) Moreover, it would be equally unacceptable, vis-à-vis the Community's trading partners, for the interpretation of the provisions relating to judicial protection, and particularly provisional protection measures, to vary for certain intellectual property rights but remain the same for others. It should not be forgotten that it is most often measures of judicial protection and, above all, provisional measures which give rise to trade disputes with non-member States and which therefore require, by definition, uniform application. Finally, the Commission observes that the WTO Agreement constitutes a uniform whole and intellectual property rights are not detached from the rest of the agreement. The authorities which negotiated and concluded that agreement declared that the provisions of the whole agreement and its annexes cannot have direct effect. According to the Commission, it would be particularly paradoxical and would have serious repercussions if, as a result of the possibility of different interpretations being adopted, national courts and the Court of Justice reached different conclusions in respect of the above declaration by the Contracting Parties.
56 I consider that all the above objections, while not being without interest, tend to oversimplify the questions raised in the case, whether examined separately or together, concerning the need for a coherent system in interpreting the provisions of TRIPs, the requirement that those provisions be applied uniformly within the Community and the demand for unity of representation of the Community at international level which creeps into the arguments advanced in connection with the Community's international responsibility. That simplistic approach to the questions at issue does not appear capable of forcing acceptance of the view that the Court has interpretative jurisdiction in respect of all TRIPs provisions, that is to say even those relating to areas in which no Community competence has yet been exercised.
57 First, as regards the demand for uniform application justified by the need for a coherent system in interpreting the provisions of agreements annexed to the WTO Agreement, and in particular of TRIPs, it is to be noted first of all that the possibility that different interpretations may exist is not necessarily indicative of an incoherent system. (42) In other words, it is in no way contradictory that the meaning of a provision should vary depending on the matter to which it is applied (in the present case, an intellectual property right), the body interpreting it (in the present case, the Court or the national courts) and the relevant legal framework (in the present case, Community or national).
58 It is also to be noted that the legal system created by the WTO agreements does not yet appear to reflect completely the idea of uniform and settled interpretation and application of the provisions of those agreements. In this connection, it is not without interest that, as the Court observed in its recent judgment in Portugal v Council with respect to the mechanism for resolving disputes, the system resulting from the WTO agreements accords considerable importance to negotiation between the Contracting Parties. (43) In other words, the specific system within which any interpretation of TRIPs is carried out is not yet completely subject to the concept of an effective centrally imposed uniform interpretation which would resolve any disputes at the institutional level, but is still inspired by the desire to promote friendly settlements, that is to say to accept coordination of the different interpretations and applications of the provisions of the agreements. In so far as the scope of the options available to, and obligations imposed on, the Contracting Parties by the agreement at issue is thus determined by negotiation, it would not be appropriate to seek to fix, by judicial decision, an a priori uniform interpretation of the agreement's provisions.
60 Third, the argument concerning the risk that the Court and the national courts may adopt different views in relation to the question of the direct effect of TRIPs provisions also does not seem to add anything of crucial importance to the matter at issue. In addition to the considerations set out above with regard to the institutional balance between the Court and the other Community institutions, (45) it should be noted that, despite its profound political importance, from a legal point of view the question of direct effect is no different from any other question of interpretation.
61 Fourth, it must be accepted that, although the uniform application of international agreements within the Community is a legitimate objective which, in any event, concerns Community law, (46) such application cannot be an absolute requirement. No matter how `monistic' the view of reciprocal relations between international and Community law, it is not self-evident that the application of the former within the Community can claim an ever greater degree of uniformity than that possessed by the law in force in the Community which, having regard to the division of powers between Community and national bodies in accordance with the area at issue, may be either exclusively Community or exclusively national law or simultaneously Community and national law. Moreover, neither the nature of the international legal order created to date by the WTO Agreement nor the current stage of development of European integration could justify the admission and uniform application in Community territory of provisions of agreements concluded within the framework of the WTO in a manner similar to the way in which Community law is admitted and applied in Community Member States with a federal structure.
62 Fifth, even if the field of the Community's international relations provides an appropriate political and legal platform for testing and developing the process of European integration, it is doubtful whether that field can become an obligatory one for resolving issues raised by the dynamics of integration.
64 Moreover, underlying the very acceptance of the existence of a mixed agreement are the principles concerned with extending internal powers outside the Community and parallelism of internal and external powers, principles which establish the primacy of observance of the internal (intra-Community) division of powers over the need to ensure unity in the international representation of the Community. Indeed, should that primacy not be accepted, there would be no ground for concluding international agreements other than those for which the Community has exclusive competence.
65 Sixth, as Community law now stands, apart from being inconsistent with the institutional balance imposed by the Treaty, (48) it would also be inappropriate to guarantee unity in the Community's international representation primarily on the basis of the Court's interpretation of the international agreement at issue in the exercise of its jurisdiction under Article 177 of the Treaty.
67 In that regard, although there is no doubt that the Court is a pivotal institution which, as such, could coordinate the required cooperation between Community and national authorities, it is not evident that the coordination which the Court could guarantee within the framework of the specific areas of jurisdiction hitherto accorded to it and, particularly, its jurisdiction to reply to questions submitted for a preliminary ruling by national courts concerning the interpretation of an international agreement would be the most appropriate form of cooperation for guaranteeing not only unity, but also effectiveness, in the international representation of the Community. Despite the undoubted usefulness of a uniform interpretation of the provisions of the Community's international agreements relating to areas in which the Community has not yet exercised its (potential) competence, the strict and binding nature of the Court's rulings on questions submitted for a preliminary ruling does not appear to be compatible with the flexibility and adaptability required by the coordination of a common Community and Member State position in the context of negotiating, concluding and implementing agreements, such as those annexed to the WTO Agreement which, inter alia, are governed by `the principle of reciprocal and mutually advantageous arrangements'. (50) More specifically, it is far too simplistic to believe that the fragmentary nature of a preliminary ruling on a question which might be raised in the context of a particular dispute before the national courts and is circumscribed by the matters of law and fact set out by the national court can in any event effectively coordinate joint Community and Member State action with a view to the application of an international agreement-based obligation. On the contrary, such a ruling by the Court could even have negative effects and undermine the process of cooperation between the Community and the Member States, particularly if it is taken into account that the ruling is not requested in order to resolve a dispute arising out of prior cooperation between the two sides (the Community and the Member States) but designed to anticipate in law an essentially political procedure that has not yet taken place. In any event, cooperation between Community and national bodies aimed at ensuring unity of international representation for the Community cannot be reduced to the process of cooperation between the Court of Justice and national courts in accordance with Article 177 of the Treaty.
69 It is therefore apparent that, as Community law now stands, the need for systemically correct interpretation and uniform application of the WTO agreements within the Community in combination with the need to ensure unity in the international representation of the Community could not justify departing from the hitherto dynamic division of powers either between the Community and the Member States or between the Court and the other Community institutions. Moreover, accepting that the Court has primary jurisdiction to reply to questions submitted for a preliminary ruling on the interpretation of provisions of mixed international agreements relating to areas which still remain within the competence of the Member States seems to be an inappropriate means of ensuring effective coordination of the required united international representation.
70 It follows from the above observations that the Court is not to declare that it has jurisdiction to interpret Article 50 of TRIPs in a case, such as the instant case, where the application of that article is concerned with an area in which Community competence has not yet been exercised.
72 In this connection, I consider that it would be useful for the national court if the Court of Justice were to elaborate further on that obligation. Of course, the Court does not have jurisdiction to determine the nature of the relations which are to be developed between the national authorities, particularly between the referring court and other national authorities, in order to define the positions of the Member State on the basis of which the latter will cooperate with the Community authorities. However, it is worthwhile for the Court to provide certain details useful for defining the cooperation which must generally be developed between the national authorities, including the referring court, and the Community institutions.
73 First, the cooperation can only take the form of a procedure for communicating and coordinating joint action between Community and national authorities within the framework of their respective powers. As Community law now stands, the need for the Community to have unity of international representation cannot take away the albeit restricted autonomy of either party.
76 The foregoing observations relating to the obligation on national courts to cooperate closely with the Community institutions and to contribute to the Community's unity of international representation make it clear that, as Community law now stands, the need for practical harmonisation, first, of observance of the division of powers within the Community between Community and national authorities and, secondly, of a correct, effective and mutual approach to the Community's international obligations can only be based on procedures and obligations falling within an alternative legal framework often marked by a lack of strictness (soft law). That is neither paradoxical nor contradictory. It is justified by the variable geometry and the still incomplete institutionalisation of the coexistence of national, Community and international legal orders. In the context of that institutionalisation, law and politics exchange characteristics: the former imposes its strict and binding nature on the latter and the latter in turn instils its relativity and flexibility in the former.
77 The question of the direct effect of Article 50(6) of TRIPs is raised, in the present case, only in the event that the Court, contrary to the above arguments, considers that, in Case C-300/98, the reference for a preliminary ruling of the Arrondissementsrechtbank 's-Gravenhage is admissible (58) or that, in Case C-392/98, it has jurisdiction to interpret that provision of TRIPs.
78 If the Court therefore decides that it should rule on this issue, I consider that it must follow the recent decision in Portugal v Council (59) in which it essentially acknowledged that the WTO agreements do not have direct effect.
Given that, first, the criteria for accepting or excluding the possibility of relying on a provision of an international agreement are identical to the criteria for accepting or excluding the direct effect of the same provision and, second, the two abovementioned exceptions refer solely and exclusively to the possibility of relying on the provision, it must be accepted that the general exclusion, in accordance with the above judgment, of the possibility of reliance on the provisions of the WTO agreements automatically means that all the provisions of TRIPs cannot have direct effect. Consequently, Article 50(6) of TRIPs cannot have direct effect regardless of whether or not it is sufficiently precise, unconditional and does not require the adoption of any subsequent implementing measure. In other words, since the nature and broad logic of the WTO agreements prevent their provisions from having direct effect, (62) analysing the specific content of the TRIPS provision at issue is superfluous.
79 Finally, the general exclusion of direct effect of the above provision should be accompanied by two more specific observations in relation to the particular questions raised by each of the joined cases.
80 First, in Case C-300/98, finding that Article 50(6) of TRIPs does not have direct effect does not mean that it is not to be taken into account by the national court. As Advocate General Tesauro noted in his Opinion (63) and as the Court acknowledged (64) in Hermès, (65) regardless of the answer to the question as to the direct effect of a provision of an international agreement, the Court is required to answer questions of interpretation raised by the provision so that the national court can interpret national rules in conformity with it.
82 At this point, without wishing to anticipate the exercise of the national court's jurisdiction, it should be noted that the reasons why the Court held, in the abovementioned judgment, that the WTO agreements cannot have direct effect (nature of the mechanism for dispute settlement and lack of reciprocity as regards the direct application of the provisions of those agreements) relate to such general characteristics of the agreements that it would be extremely difficult for the national courts to adopt a different solution, even when ruling on provisions relating to areas in which the Member States remain competent (in the present case, provisions relating to provisional protection against the copying of an industrial design under civil law on the basis of general rules concerning wrongful acts, particularly those relating to unfair competition), without running the risk of infringing their obligation to help ensure unity in the international representation of the Community.
83 In the third question submitted for a preliminary ruling by the Hoge Raad der Nederlanden, the Court is asked to determine whether where, as in the main proceedings, an action lies under national civil law against the copying of an industrial design, on the basis of the general rules concerning wrongful acts, and in particular those relating to unfair competition, the protection thus afforded to the holder of the right must be regarded as an `intellectual property right' within the meaning of Article 50(1) of TRIPs.
84 In view of the proposed reply to the first question submitted for a preliminary ruling by the Hoge Raad der Nederlanden that the Court lacks jurisdiction in the instant case to interpret the contested provision of TRIPs, a reply to the third question is superfluous. (68) However, for reasons of completeness and in the event that the Court should accept jurisdiction, the following observations may be useful.
85 The term `intellectual property right' used in Article 50(1)(a) of TRIPs must be interpreted in the light of Article 1(2) which states that `for the purposes of this Agreement, the term "intellectual property" refers to all categories of intellectual property that are the subject of Sections 1 through 7 of Part II'.
86 In the instant case, the above provision refers essentially to Section 4 (`Industrial designs') of Part II (`Standards concerning the availability, scope and use of intellectual property rights') of TRIPs and, in particular, to Articles 25 and 26 which respectively govern the requirements for, and scope of, the protection of industrial designs.
87 As regards the requirements for protection, Article 25(1), which is of chief interest in the instant case, states that the Contracting Parties are to provide for the protection of independently created industrial designs that are new or original. Under that article, the Contracting Parties may provide, first, that designs are not new or original if they do not significantly differ from known designs or combinations of known design features and, second, that protection is not to extend to designs dictated essentially by technical or functional considerations.
88 Those conditions are the result of a compromise and are designed to cover the different types of protection in force in the territory of the Contracting Parties. (69) It appears that the parties may choose between the criterion of a new design and that of an original design or determine in their discretion the scope of both terms. Furthermore, it could be argued that the term `independently created' is rather subjective, while the term `new' is more objective. (70) Finally, in my view the Contracting Parties cannot use criteria in addition to those set out in Article 25(1), inasmuch as reliance on additional criteria could reduce the `effective and adequate protection of intellectual property rights' sought by TRIPs under the terms of its preamble.
89 As regards the scope of the protection afforded to industrial designs, Article 26 of TRIPs provides: (i) that the owner of a protected industrial design is to have the right to prevent third parties not having the owner's consent from making, selling or importing articles bearing or embodying a design which is a copy, or substantially a copy, of the protected design, when such acts are undertaken for commercial purposes; (ii) that the parties may provide limited exceptions to the protection of industrial designs, provided that such exceptions do not unreasonably conflict with the normal exploitation of protected industrial designs and do not unreasonably prejudice the legitimate interests of the owner of the protected design, taking account of the legitimate interests of third parties; and (iii) that the duration of protection available is to amount to at least 10 years.
90 It is to be noted that the term `owner of a protected industrial design' is not defined more precisely, so that it should logically be regarded as referring to a person entitled to protection the conditions for which are laid down in Article 25(1). I consider that there are no grounds at all for inferring that use of the term `owner' justifies the conclusion drawn by the Netherlands Government that only absolute rights in respect of industrial designs are protected, in other words rights vis-à-vis all parties founded on specific rules.
92 As regards the protection of intellectual property rights in respect of industrial designs, TRIPs does not appear to preclude application of rules on unfair competition, provided that the requirements under Articles 25, 26 and 41 are met. Furthermore, Article 2(1) of TRIPs provides that `in respect of Parts II, III and IV of this Agreement, Members shall comply with Articles 1 through 12, and Article 19, of the Paris Convention (1967)'. Article 10 bis of that Convention regulates effective protection against unfair competition.
93 It follows from the foregoing that, provided that the requirements for, and the scope of, protection prescribed by the above provisions are covered under general rules of civil law, the Contracting Parties are not obliged to establish a special system of rules for the protection of industrial designs. Consequently, in a case such as that of the main proceedings, where an action lies under national civil law against the copying of an industrial design, on the basis of the general rules concerning wrongful acts, and in particular those relating to unfair competition, the protection thus afforded to the holder of the right must be regarded as an `intellectual property right' within the meaning of Article 50(1) of TRIPs provided that the requirements under Articles 25, 26 and 41 of TRIPs are considered to be met.
94 The precise assessment of the national legal system for the protection of the industrial design at issue in the main proceedings and the reply to the question whether that national system in fact meets the requirements of TRIPs fall within the jurisdiction of the national court, which is more conversant with national law and can decide whether that system falls within the scope of Articles 25, 26 and 41 of TRIPs as defined above.
95 Moreover, apart from a general reference to the provisions of Netherlands law and the comment to the effect that general rules of civil law relating to wrongful acts, particularly those relating to unfair competition, are involved, the order for reference does not refer in detail to every aspect (interpretation and judicial application) of the national system of protection against the copying of industrial designs applied in the present case so as to enable the Court to provide any further useful interpretation of the conditions and requirements for the protection of rights in respect of industrial designs as provided for by TRIPs. The information and analyses in relation to the national legal framework supplied by the parties in their written observations do not appear capable of filling the lacunae in the order for reference and providing a safe basis for replying to the question submitted for a preliminary ruling since it is not within the Court's jurisdiction to check their accuracy.
96 In any event, it should not be forgotten that, should the national court consider that specific questions concerning the interpretation of TRIPs remain, it may submit a further, more specific, question for a preliminary ruling, simultaneously providing all the factual and legal details necessary for the Court to give a useful reply.
(1) In Case C-300/98, the request for a preliminary ruling submitted by the Arrondissementsrechtbank 's-Gravenhage is inadmissible.
(2) In Case C-392/98, the Court lacks jurisdiction to interpret Article 50 of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (the TRIPs Agreement), which constitutes Annex 1 C to the Agreement establishing the World Trade Organisation, approved on behalf of the Community, as regards matters within its competence, by Council Decision 94/800/EC of 22 December 1994, since in the main proceedings that article is applied to an area in which Community competence has not yet been exercised.
(1) - OJ 1994 L 336, p. 1.
(2) - See, in particular, Case C-53/96 Hermès ECR I-3603 and Case C-149/96 Portugal v Council ECR I-8395.
(3) - OJ 1998 L 289, p. 28.
(4) - Cited in footnote 3 above.
(5) - Allroundsteiger scaffolding consists of a number of separate components which are joined together by means of an assembly system which is fixed to the scaffold tubes.
(6) - As regards that Law, see Case 144/81 Keurkoop ECR 2853.
(7) - See, for example, Case C-18/93 Corsica Ferries ECR I-1783, paragraph 14, Case C-96/94 Centro Servizi Spediporto ECR I-2883, paragraph 45, Case C-266/96 Corsica Ferries France ECR I-3949, paragraph 27, and Case C-291/96 Grado and Bashir ECR I-5531, paragraph 12.
(8) - See, for example, the order in Case C-2/96 Sunino and Data ECR I-1543, paragraph 4.
(9) - Opinion on the `competence of the Community to conclude international agreements concerning services and the protection of intellectual property' (ECR I-5267, paragraph 105).
(10) - Paragraph 71. This will remain so as long as the Council, by virtue of Article 133(5) EC (inserted in Article 133 of the EC Treaty by the Treaty of Amsterdam), does not extend application of the common external policy to international agreements concerning services and intellectual property rights.
(11) - Specifically, the Court stated: `There has been only partial harmonisation as regards trade marks, for example: it is apparent from the third recital in the preamble to the First Council Directive (89/104/EEC) ... that it is confined to the approximation of national laws "which most directly affect the functioning of the internal market". In other areas covered by TRIPs, no Community harmonisation measures have been adopted. That is the position as regards the protection of undisclosed technical information, as regards industrial designs, in respect of which proposals have merely been submitted, and as regards patents. With regard to patents, the only acts referred to by the Commission are conventions which are intergovernmental in origin, and not Community acts ...'.
(13) - Cited in footnote 4 above.
(14) - See Article 20 of the directive.
(15) - In that respect, it is sufficient to note that the order for reference was made on 30 October 1998.
(16) - See point 5 above.
(17) - See point 6 above.
(18) - See point 7 above.
(19) - As Advocate General Tesauro notes in his Opinion in Hermès, cited in footnote 3 above, that conclusion is also supported by Articles 1 and 2 of Decision 94/800, cited in footnote 2 above, which approve the agreements on behalf of the European Community `with regard to that portion of them which falls within the competence of the European Community' (points 12 and 13).
(20) - See, for example, Case 181/73 Haegeman ECR 449, concerning the interpretation of the association agreement between the EEC and Greece, in which the Court relied first of all on a structural and functional criterion according to which such agreements concluded under Articles 228 and 238 of the EEC Treaty must be regarded as acts of the Community institutions within the meaning of subparagraph (b) of the first paragraph of Article 177 of the EEC Treaty, so that their provisions form an integral part of Community law and the Court accordingly has jurisdiction to give preliminary rulings concerning their interpretation (paragraphs 3, 5 and 6). See also Case 87/75 Bresciani ECR 129 and Case 65/77 Razanatsimba ECR 2229.
(21) - Case 12/86 ECR 3719.
(23) - The Court held: `Since the agreement in question is an association agreement creating special, privileged links with a non-member country ... the question whether the Court has jurisdiction to rule on the interpretation of a provision in a mixed agreement containing a commitment which only the Member States could enter into in the sphere of their own powers does not arise. Furthermore, the jurisdiction of the Court cannot be called in question by virtue of the fact that in the field of freedom of movement for workers, as Community law now stands, it is for the Member States to lay down the rules which are necessary to give effect in their territory to the provisions of the Agreement or the decisions to be adopted by the Association Council. As the Court held in its judgment of 26 October 1982 in Case 104/81 Hauptzollamt Mainz v Kupferberg ECR 3641, in ensuring respect for commitments arising from an agreement concluded by the Community institutions the Member States fulfil, within the Community system, an obligation in relation to the Community, which has assumed responsibility for due performance of the agreement' (paragraphs 9, 10 and 11). See also Case C-192/89 Sevince ECR I-3461, paragraphs 8 to 12.
(24) - Cited in footnote 22 above, see point 14.
(25) - As the Netherlands Government notes in its written observations, TRIPs was not signed by the Community pursuant to Article 238 of the EC Treaty (now Article 310 EC). Decision 94/800 is based on Articles 43, 54, 57 (now, after amendment, Articles 37 EC, 44 EC and 47 EC), 66 (now Article 55 EC), 75, 84(2) (now, after amendment, Articles 71 EC and 80(2) EC), 99 (now Article 93 EC), 100 (now Article 94 EC), 100a (now, after amendment, Article 95 EC) and 235 (now Article 308 EC) of the EC Treaty, in conjunction with the second subparagraph of Article 228(3) thereof (now, after amendment, the second subparagraph of Article 300(3) EC).
(26) - Cited in footnote 3 above. See, in particular, point 18 of the Opinion.
(27) - OJ 1994 L 11, p. 1.
(28) - See Hermès, cited in footnote 3 above, paragraph 27.
(29) - Ibid., paragraph 32.
(30) - The case-law referred to in paragraph 32 of Hermès (see Case C-130/95 Giloy ECR I-4291, paragraph 28, and Case C-28/95 Leur-Bloem ECR I-4161, paragraph 34) allowed the Court in particular to get round the fact that, from a formal point of view, no specific Community competence had yet been exercised because (see also the assertion in paragraph 30 of Hermès) the existing Community provision, namely Article 99 of Regulation No 40/94 concerning the provisional protection of rights deriving from the Community trade mark, despite being closely linked, did not cover exactly the subject-matter of the dispute in the main proceedings, which was the provisional protection not of a Community trade mark but of trade marks whose international registration designated the Benelux countries. Specifically, after noting the substantial connection between the Community and national rules (see paragraph 28: `It is true that the measures envisaged by Article 99 [of Regulation No 40/94] and the relevant procedural rules are those provided for by the domestic law of the Member State concerned for the purposes of the national trade mark'), the Court referred to the abovementioned case-law to justify the Community interest in a uniform interpretation of a provision of an international agreement which applies to national and Community situations that are so similar in regulatory scope.
I consider that, while it was appropriate for it to be invoked in Hermès, on account of the abovementioned particular nature of that case, the above case-law of the Court to the effect that, under Article 177 of the Treaty, it is possible to reply to questions submitted for a preliminary ruling which, while related to the interpretation of a Community rule, are, however, formulated in the context of disputes which do not fall within the scope of Community law (see also Case C-231/89 Dzodzi ECR I-4003 and the other judgments establishing this case-law, referred to in my Opinion in Case C-321/97 Andersson and Wåkerås-Andersson ECR I-3551, point 16 et seq.) cannot be applied in the present case.
While the Dzodzi case-law is based on the premiss that the national legislature intends to ensure that individuals who come within the scope of national rules are treated in the same manner as the Community legal order treats persons subject to that order (see, in this respect, Case C-346/93 Kleinwort Benson ECR I-615, paragraph 16, a case in which the Court examined whether national law contained a direct and unconditional renvoi to Community law, which would have had the effect of rendering that law applicable within the domestic legal order), in the present case the adoption of Community rules by the national authorities, in other words the harmonisation of the interpretations of Community and national authorities, constitutes the goal and not the point of departure. Moreover, the Court's jurisdiction to interpret the contested provision of TRIPs in the circumstances in which it applies in the present case is here a matter to be decided rather than an established fact. By contrast, in the Dzodzi case-law (see also Hermès, cited in footnote 3 above, paragraph 31), that jurisdiction is an established fact.
Moreover, it should be noted that inasmuch as, in the present case, Community competence has not been exercised in respect of the provisional protection of industrial designs, it is not an instance where Article 50 of TRIPs can be applied to situations covered by Community law. In other words, the basic premiss of the above case-law, namely that the contested provision can be applied to both situations coming under national law and situations coming under Community law, is missing. Furthermore, it would be a leap in logic and an unjustifiably broad interpretation of the grounds of the judgment in Hermès to find in the present case, as the Commission essentially proposes in its written observations (paragraph 20), that the Community provisions on the Community trade mark, which constitute the sole Community competence exercised for the provisional protection of intellectual property rights, can, by reliance on the abovementioned case-law, compensate for the lack of Community competence exercised in respect of the provisional protection of industrial designs. In the final analysis, in the instant case the Community and national situations to which the contested provision of TRIPs may be applied do not in any way have the particular interrelationship, from a regulatory point of view, possessed by the corresponding situations in Hermès.
As regards the inappropriateness of applying the above case-law to the present case, see also the Opinion of Advocate General Tesauro in Hermès (footnote 29 of his Opinion).
(31) - See also the Opinion of Advocate General Tesauro in Hermès, cited in footnote 3 above, point 19.
(32) - See Opinion 1/94, cited in footnote 10 above, paragraphs 59 and 60 (emphasis added).
(33) - Irrespective of the questions raised by formal determination of the effects of an interpretative ruling made by the Court, determination which is defined by concepts such as res judicata and erga omnes effect, there is no doubt that, in any event, the operative part of such an interpretative ruling is equivalent to a reformulation of the interpreted provision, which is freed from the doubts initially expressed with respect to its meaning. In this way the Court's interpretation is embodied in the interpreted rule, with which it constitutes an integral conceptual whole, thereby essentially binding any future interpretation which, in the final analysis, may be submitted for review by the Court.
(34) - Assessment of an institution's competence does not consist merely in examining its scope, but also in analysing the significance of the point in time at which it is exercised. An ostensibly identical action can often acquire a different institutional significance and role in accordance with the point in time at which it is carried out.
(35) - As regards the requirement that acts of the Community institutions should not be contrary to rules of international law binding the Community, see Joined Cases 21/72 to 24/72 International Fruit Company and Others ECR 1219, paragraphs 6 and 7.
(36) - The unlawful and paradoxical nature of the above constraint is even more apparent if one considers that, in the case of mixed international agreements, it is essentially the exercise of the Community competence that makes the provision of the international agreement a matter for the Community, having regard to the specific area of application of that agreement, and may accordingly bring it within the scope of the Court's interpretative jurisdiction.
(37) - In this respect, see Hermès, cited in footnote 3 above, paragraph 35, and the Opinion of Advocate General Tesauro in that case (point 38).
(38) - See point 46 above.
(40) - The Commission notes that that could occur today in respect of designs, protection of which has already been harmonised within the Community by Directive 98/71, cited in footnote 4 above, without the harmonisation covering provisional protection measures.
(41) - For the development of these arguments, see, for example, the Opinion of Advocate General Tesauro in Hermès, points 14, 18 and 20.
(42) - Logically it is to be expected that the interpretation and application of any legal provision, and therefore also of a provision such as Article 50 of TRIPs, should vary according to the particular area in which it is applied without that necessarily meaning that the provision has not been interpreted consistently with the provisions with which it forms a whole. Moreover, such variation is all the more expected when altering the essential interpretative context results in another body being competent for that interpretation, as is the situation in the present case.
(43) - Judgment cited in footnote 3 above, paragraph 36.
(44) - See Opinion 1/94, cited in footnote 10 above, paragraph 107.
(45) - See points 49 and 50 above.
(46) - See, for example, Joined Cases 267/81, 268/81 and 269/81 SPI and SAMI ECR 801, paragraphs 14 and 15, and Hermès, cited in footnote 3 above, paragraph 32. See also point 44 above.
(47) - See, for example, Opinion 1/94, cited in footnote 10 above, paragraphs 106, 107 and 108.
(48) - See point 46 et seq. above.
(49) - See, for example, Opinion 1/94, cited in footnote 10 above, paragraphs 108 and 109, and Case C-25/94 Commission v Council ECR I-1469, paragraph 48.
(50) - See Portugal v Council, cited in footnote 3 above, paragraph 42.
(51) - Under the current institutional framework governing its jurisdiction, the Court can contribute to the formulation of unity in international representation only in a secondary capacity: either by direct judicial review of failures by Community and national bodies to comply with their obligation of close cooperation with a view to ensuring unity in representation or by virtue of its jurisdiction under Article 177 of the Treaty to reply to questions concerning the interpretation of that obligation (see point 72 et seq. below).
Those powers must not be confused with its jurisdiction to interpret directly the provisions of the relevant mixed international agreements. The important point, in the context of the former, is the conduct of the Community and national authorities in respect of their obligation to coordinate their interpretations of the provisions of mixed international agreements and not determination of their specific meaning, which is the subject-matter of the latter.
(52) - Cited in footnote 31 above.
(53) - Paragraph 24. See also the Opinion of Advocate General Tesauro in that case where he held that `technical assistance, or in other words a legal advisory role, [is] manifestly outside the system adopted by the 1971 Protocol, just as [it is] outside the machinery of Article 177 of the Treaty' (point 25).
(54) - See point 66 above.
(55) - See, for example, Commission Notice 93/C 39/05 on cooperation between national courts and the Commission in applying Articles 85 and 86 of the EEC Treaty (OJ 1993 C 39, p. 6).
(56) - Such an obligation could not be based on the requirement to comply with interpretative rulings made under Article 177 of the Treaty. Once it is accepted that the Court lacks jurisdiction to reply to a question submitted for a preliminary ruling by a national court concerning the interpretation of a provision of a mixed international agreement relating to an area which remains within the competence of the Member States, to oblige the referring court, by virtue of Article 177, to comply in any way whatsoever with an existing ruling which has interpreted the contested, or a connected, provision in a different context from that of the main proceedings, would be contrary to settled case-law on the usefulness of the Court's replies to questions submitted for a preliminary ruling. Moreover, since any reliance on Article 177 would essentially impose a binding centralised interpretation, that would be inconsistent with the logic of the Treaty which, as stated above, precludes recognition in the present case of the Court's interpretative jurisdiction.
(57) - The fact that the above obligation is not based on Article 177 of the Treaty, but on the obligation of close cooperation between Community and national authorities in order to ensure unity in the international representation of the Community has the following consequences: first, infringement of that obligation constitutes a failure by the Member State to comply with the obligation of close cooperation, provided the other preconditions for such a failure are also met, and therefore must be established under the procedure laid down in Article 226 EC (formerly Article 169 of the EC Treaty); second, nationals of the Member State cannot rely on the infringement to set aside the corresponding decision by the national court as it is clear that the obligation of close cooperation is directed at the Community institutions and the Member States and cannot have direct effect.
(58) - In that case, it must be accepted, having regard to the outcome of Hermès, cited in footnote 3 above, that since the main proceedings and therefore the possible application of Article 50(6) of TRIPs relate to the protection of a trade mark, the Court would, in any case, have jurisdiction to examine the direct effect of that provision (see point 40 above).
(59) - Cited in footnote 3 above.
(60) - See Article 64 of TRIPs and Appendix 1 to the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (Annex 2 to the WTO Agreement).
(61) - Paragraphs 34 to 52.
(62) - As regards the criterion for finding direct effect relating to the nature and broad logic of international agreements, see, for example, Kupferberg, cited in footnote 24 above, paragraph 23, and Case C-280/93 Germany v Council ECR I-4973, paragraphs 105 to 110.
(64) - Paragraph 35. See also paragraph 28.
(65) - Cited in footnote 3 above.
(66) - Cited in footnote 3 above.
(67) - See point 75 above.
(68) - It should be noted that the reply to the third question is not affected by the reply to the second question which is concerned with whether the contested provision has direct effect. See point 80 above.
(69) - On this subject, see D. Gervais, The TRIPs Agreement: Drafting History and Analysis, London, Sweet & Maxwell, 1998, p. 140.
(70) - See U. Suthersanen, Design Law in Europe, London, Sweet & Maxwell, 2000, p. 437, where it is however noted that it is difficult to distinguish between an `original' design and a design created `independently'.
(71) - See the preamble to TRIPs where it is stated that the parties recognise `the special needs of the least-developed country Members in respect of maximum flexibility in the domestic implementation of laws and regulations in order to enable them to create a sound and viable technological base'.
(72) - Those paragraphs provide: `1. Members shall ensure that enforcement procedures as specified in this Part are available under their law so as to permit effective action against any act of infringement of intellectual property rights covered by this Agreement, including expeditious remedies to prevent infringements and remedies which constitute a deterrent to further infringements. These procedures shall be applied in such a manner as to avoid the creation of barriers to legitimate trade and to provide for safeguards against their abuse.
(73) - At this point, it should be noted that the possibility of implementing the provisions of TRIPs by means of general provisions relating to the protection of rights which are in force under the law of the Contracting Parties does not constitute an unduly broad interpretation of the agreement liable to have a disproportionate effect on the legal system of each Contracting Party. Moreover, whether general or specific national rules are concerned, the corresponding protection of intellectual property rights comes within the scope of TRIPs only in so far as the specific terms and conditions laid down by that agreement are met. | 2019-04-19T07:01:29 | https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1521546853922&uri=CELEX:61998CC0300 |
This entry was posted on Wednesday, August 10th, 2016 at 8:00 pm and is filed under English, Seekers. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. | 2019-04-26T16:44:45 | http://jesusandjews.com/wordpress/2016/08/10/a-friend-in-jesus/ |
A large literature examining advanced and consolidating democracies suggests that education increases political participation. However, in electoral authoritarian regimes, educated voters may instead deliberately disengage. If education increases critical capacities, political awareness, and support for democracy, educated citizens may believe that participation is futile or legitimizes autocrats. We test this argument in Zimbabwe—a paradigmatic electoral authoritarian regime—by exploiting cross-cohort variation in access to education following a major educational reform. We find that education decreases political participation, substantially reducing the likelihood that better-educated citizens vote, contact politicians, or attend community meetings. Consistent with deliberate disengagement, education’s negative effect on participation dissipated following 2008’s more competitive election, which (temporarily) initiated unprecedented power sharing. Supporting the mechanisms underpinning our hypothesis, educated citizens experience better economic outcomes, are more interested in politics, and are more supportive of democracy, but are also more likely to criticize the government and support opposition parties. Read more. | 2019-04-21T00:12:19 | http://politicalsciencenow.com/deliberate-disengagement-how-education-can-decrease-political-participation-in-electoral-authoritarian-regimes/ |
Merrill Lynch & Co Inc. may get up to $5 billion in a capital infusion from Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
Temasek is in advanced talks with the largest US brokerage and its board has given preliminary approval for the investment, the Journal reported, citing a person familiar with the matter.
However, pricing, timing and regulatory issues would still need to be negotiated between the two companies, the Journal said.
A Merrill spokeswoman could not be immediately reached for comment. In Singapore, Temasek spokesman Mark Lee said: "Like we told the Wall Street Journal, we decline comment."
Merrill Lynch faces huge potential write-downs on assets underpinned by risky subprime mortgages. The company's $8.4 billion write-down in the third quarter cost Chairman and Chief Executive Stan O'Neal his job, leaving new Merrill leader John Thain with the task of cleaning up.
Analysts estimate Merrill could further slash the value of these subprime-related assets by an additional several billion dollars. Last month, the company said its total exposure to subprime mortgages and collateralized debt obligations was $27.2 billion.
A Temasek capital infusion into Merrill would be the latest in a series by sovereign wealth funds into western banks hurt by this year's credit crunch.
Earlier this week, China Investment Corp agreed to pump $5 billion into Morgan Stanley as the US investment bank posted a fourth-quarter loss fuelled by $9.4 billion of losses in subprime mortgages and other assets. | 2019-04-26T02:43:17 | https://www.emirates247.com/eb247/news/merrill-may-get-5bn-from-singapore-s-temasek-2007-12-22-1.211986 |
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The results are out, and studies have revealed that physical exercise can lower the risk of early death by as much as 30%, as well as reducing the risk of developing cancer, type 2 diabetes, stroke and cardiovascular disease by up to 50%.
The average government recommendation is to incorporate just 2.5 hours per week of moderate physical activity, such as walking, jogging, swimming or golfing, or to do 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous activity, such as running, high intensity interval training or power lifting. This equates to walking for 30-45 minutes just 3-6 times per week, or 25 minutes of vigorous exercise just 3 times per week.
About 610 000 Americans die from heart disease per year, which the Center for Disease Control and Prevention equates to 1 in every 4 deaths. By meeting the minimum exercise guideline you reduce your risk of heart disease by as much as 35%.
Up to 250 000 American death certificates per year reveal that diabetes was the cause, which makes it the 7th most deadly disease, according to CDC. Exercise helps to lower the risk of developing diabetes by up to 50%, which is a remarkable reason to get your daily sweat in.
Physical activity not only burns calories, which promotes a lean and healthy body, but it also powers up your metabolism, eliminates toxins and keeps you regular, which keeps your weight in a healthy range. Just doing moderate activity a few times a week is enough to keep you health, giving no option for excuses.
Exercise releases endorphins, which are chemicals in your brain that literally leave you feeling happier during after each workout. It also helps to stimulate a better self image through improved posture and firing up of your muscles, giving you a healthy, happy glow.
Breaking a sweat has been proven to increase the concentration of morepinephrine, which is a chemical that has been found to reduce the level of stress in the brain. By working out you also increase your heart rate and circulation, which relieves tension and stiff muscles, as well as giving you an incredible release of happy signals.
Substance abuse has proven to increase the level of dopamine in the brain, which causes a chemical link to strengthen the need for the substance. However, exercise has also been proven to stimulate the same chemical, which helps to replace poor health choices with a brilliant, empowering one.
Because exercise has been proven to strengthen muscles and bones, studies have linked sufficient exercise to an 83% decrease in risk of developing osteoarthritis. Moderate physical activity helps to eliminate acid in the body, which further assists the skeletal system to stay healthy by creating an alkaline environment to grow and repair.
The number one reason that 50% of Americans do not meet the minimum standard of weekly physical activity is the excuse of having no energy. Exercise has been proven to boost energy because it floods your body with oxygen while eliminating acid, toxins and stress.
Frequent exercise has proven to improve cardiovascular health by increasing circulation, reducing cholesterol, relaxing arteries and eliminating toxic waste from your system. The after effect is a greatly reduced blood pressure, which is excellent news for anyone suffering from hypertension. Keep it light to moderate to stay within a safe heart rate zone.
Numerous studies have shown that frequent exercise helps to prevent disease, such as cancer, Alzheimer’s and heart disease. It helps your body to remove toxins, keeps your system alkaline, boosts your mood, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure and gives you better sleep: what’s not to love?
Disclaimer: If you have any medical conditions, consult with a medical professional before deciding on an appropriate exercise program. | 2019-04-23T12:30:42 | https://www.healthyhubb.com/10-exciting-health-benefits-exercise/ |
We are delighted to be able to update you, on behalf of the Chair of the College, Bishop Stephen Cottrell and the Executive, on major changes to The College of Preachers that we believe will strengthen and secure its future as the premier preacher training agency in the UK and which has implications for all members.
The College of Preachers has secured a Strategic Partnership Agreement with Hymns Ancient & Modern (HA&M). HA&M is a leading book and magazine publisher (SCM, Canterbury Press, Church Times etc.) and distributer, as many of you will know. It publishes the annual Preacher's Companion as well as other books to assist preachers. Recently it organised its first and very successful Festival of Preaching, which we, among others, sponsored. We therefore believe there is a real synergy between the College and HA&M which will be of benefit to us all.
The College, in common with other church agencies, has struggled in recent decades to grow and even to remain viable in the face of static circulation figures for The Preacher, reduced numbers attending our conferences, despite excellent programmes and reviews, and a shortage of people willing to assume responsibilities for the College against diminishing income to fund paid officers. These challenges proved too intractable to be addressed by the new Director appointment in 2015.
This precipitated a difficult, not to say, tortuous period for the Executive in discerning the way ahead for the College or even whether it had a future. We feel keenly an obligation to explain and share with you something of our thinking and initiatives but we hope you will appreciate that the subsequent intense negotiations had to be kept confidential and were market sensitive.
Our partnership with HA&M is emphatically a partnership, not a merger. The College will retain its own identity and the work of the College will continue.
In respect to The Preacher, the quality of the journal is well recognised, and the College will maintain its own editorial team. The redesign, printing, distribution and marketing of The Preacher will be undertaken by HA&M.
The College of Preachers has its own website and this will be upgraded and extended by HA&M.
With regard to training, the College's greatest asset is its tutors and with the enormous reach, contacts and capacity for advertising and marketing of HA&M, we expect that there will be a greater demand for our tutors. We will need to ensure we have more tutors with a wider representation of age, gender, ethnicity, church traditions, preaching styles and geographical spread.
In relation to major preaching events such as conferences and festivals of preaching, the College and HA&M will work together to plan complementary or joint programmes, always with the benefits of the advertising and publicity provided by HA&M.
To complete the picture, HA&M is an obvious agent for publishing the academic research and other written material encouraged and created by the College, with the College also able to draw upon the experience of HA&M authors.
We hope you catch a sense of our excitement that we are on the threshold of a new and dynamic chapter in the life of the College.
There are two changes affecting the members of the College that are conditions of the partnership.
The first is a change to the 'membership' category. A few years ago, a change was agreed to extend membership to everyone by virtue of subscribing to The Preacher. This was intended to encourage greater participation in the College and, in particular, to extend voting rights to enable members to choose those who represent them on the Executive and as trustees. How far that has achieved its purpose is not the issue now. It is that for the partnership to go ahead, members need to be willing to revert back to being simply subscribers. When we sounded out the members who came to our 2017 AGM they had no problem in returning to the pre-2011 subscription basis and had no appetite for attending a meeting simply to register their decision. We hope all our current members feel the same way.
The second change is the need to transfer your name and contact details to HA&M so that everyone can continue to receive The Preacher. Subscribers to HA&M would also be eligible for a discount on their Canterbury and SCM books. Only names and basic contact details (address, email and phone), together with payment details and renewal date have been transferred. To save everyone the trouble of responding, we have been advised that the usual procedure is for us to assume that you would like to continue to receive The Preacher and allow us to pass your details to HA&M, unless you inform us otherwise.
HA&M will then be the ones to get in touch with you at the time when your subscription is due for renewal.
Meanwhile we very much hope that you are as pleased as we are with the possibilities this new arrangement opens up and that you share our excitement at the new partnership on which we are about to embark.
Since the beginning of December the administration of The College of Preachers has been transferred to the offices of HA&M, at Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd, 13a Hellesdon Park Road, Norwich NR6 5DR. We hope, if funds permit, that we will be able to appoint an officer of the College, half time, to promote the work of the College and to oversee its marketing and administration.
We would be pleased to hear from people who feel they may like to contribute to the College in any way, including as tutors or sermon writers, or to discuss the roles we have as trustee, treasurer or as senior officer of the College. Until our new website is available, you should email our Vice-Chair, Rev. Canon Roger Spiller.
We thank you for your continuing support of the College. | 2019-04-21T06:07:14 | https://www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk/blog/major-changes-to-the-college-of-preachers/ |
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Ha Noi, 22 May 2018 - The International Day of Biodiversity 2018 themed "Celebrating 25 Years of Action for Biodiversity" marks the 25th anniversary of the entry into force of the Convention on Biological Diversity and celebrates worldwide achievements over the years. On this occasion, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) together with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) organized many activities and events.
A student debate contest on "Rational use of biodiversity resources" is organized to call for the collective action of the social community for rational and effective utilization while preserving biodiversity resources. And an art performance programme will be held in the evening.
The art performance program included art performances, and a panel discussion with representatives of the Vietnam Environment Administration, the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment, the UNDP and Biodiversity Hero Dang Huy Huynh. The purpose of the panel discussion was to discuss the actions that management agencies and communities can take to make biodiversity conservation part of the country's sustainable development.
Over the past years, the Government of Viet Nam, with the support of the UNDP and other international organizations, actively participated in many international treaties and enhanced its regional and global cooperation to address the issues of conservation and sustainable utilization of biodiversity. International commitments have been rapidly converted into national policies and legislations on biodiversity conservation.
Viet Nam has one of the world's highest biodiversity concentration with its widely different type of forests, swamps, rivers, streams and coral reefs. These habitats have created niches for that has allowed a very biologically diverse wildlife to develop. Viet Nam holds approximately10% of the world's wildlife and has several precious and rare plants that are an important source of medicinal herbs. Because of its uniqueness, biodiversity conservation has therefore always received special attention from the Government, international organizations and the public.
"Biodiversity in Viet Nam brings direct benefits to people and contributes greatly to the economy, providing livelihoods for people and protecting the environment. However, Vietnam's biodiversity resources are continuing a downturn; ecosystems are narrowed, fragmented and degraded; the number of endangered species is on the rise. Therefore, to raise awareness about biodiversity, to manage and use biodiversity resources effectively are essential," Ms. Akiko Fujii, UNDP Viet Nam Deputy Country Director, said.
At the programme, MONRE and UNDP have presented and reviewed the Debating contest's results for pupils and students on "Rational utilization of biodiversity resources". The contest is an opportunity to encourage young people to gain more motivation for studying, researching, creating and developing new ideas and models for biodiversity conservation and enable sustainable development. The first prize went to Tran Tuan Anh (Academy of Journalism and Communication) and Ngo Thi Ngan Hoa (National Economics University). The second prize went to Trinh Nhu Phuong (Foreign Trade University) and Tran Le Anh (Chu Van An High School). The third prizes went to Nguyen Minh Loc (Diplomatic Academy), Dao Hai Nhat Tan (Bac Ninh High School), Nguyen Duy (Hanoi Medical University) and Duong Van Hung (Hanoi Procuratorate University). | 2019-04-22T12:10:28 | http://www.un.org.vn/en/undp-agencypresscenter1-99/4740-celebration-of-25-years-of-action-for-biodiversity.html |
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Ahead of the 2018 NAB AFL Draft next week, which commences next Thursday and continues over to Friday, we’ve previewed the best male footballers who could find themselves on an AFL list.
With two teams in Queensland, there’s a plethora of talent emerging from both the Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast SUNS Academies in 2018.
Of course, the bidding system for academy players will play a part in the NAB AFL Draft as will the introduction of live picks for the first time this year.
Only the first round of selections will be announced on Thursday night with the remainder of the picks scheduled for Friday night’s festivities.
Thursday 22 November 7pm – 9.30pm – NAB AFL Draft Selection Meeting (Round One), Marvel Stadium.
Friday 23 November 12pm – 3.30pm – NAB AFL Draft Selection Meeting (Round Two onwards to conclusion).
Friday 23 November 5pm – NAB AFL Pre-Season Draft Selection Meeting and NAB AFL Rookie Draft Selection Meeting.
Coleman was a consistent performer for the Allies throughout the NAB Under 18 Championships where he operated in his usual role as a running defender. An efficient ball user by hand or foot, Coleman loves to use his speed and break lines. He played eight games for Brisbane in the NEAFL, averaging 15.5 disposals, 3.9 tackles and 2.3 rebound 50s. After relocating to Brisbane from the Norther Territory when he was ten years old chasing greater opportunities in both school and football, the ‘league-ready’. Coleman is a Lions academy member and could find his way to the Lions during the draft.
Graham a Cairns junior was deployed as a key defender for the Allies at the NAB Under 18 Championships where he performed admirably. He also played forward and as a mobile running ruckman. His best though, is often seen when he plays as the third tall defender and is given the ability to intercept the ball. His biggest strength lies in his ability to read the flight of the ball and take a strong mark. Graham has played 14 games at NEAFL level for the SUNS over the past two seasons, and in 2018, averaged 11 disposals and 4.8 marks. Caleb is a Suns academy member.
A key defender, Koenen is fast off the mark and consistently shutdowns leading patterns of opposition forwards. At 194cm, Koenen is a good size for AFL level and consistently competes hard both at ground level and in the air where he was rarely exposed against some of the best Under 18s in the country. As a defender, Koenen isn’t a notorious ball winner averaging 12 disposals at the NAB national u18 championships and 14.4 in SUNS colours at NEAFL level. With sisters Breanna, a regular in the Brisbane Lions AFLW side, Cara, a Sunshine Coast Lightning netball player, and Alyssa, a national surf live saver, Dirk could become the next elite athlete within the Koenen family. Dirk is a Suns academy player who relocated to the Gold Coast at 15 years of age.
McFadyen is perhaps the best prospect emerging from Queensland ahead of the draft and at 190cm, it’s hard not to be impressed by his athletic ability. Able to play through the midfield or as a marking option inside 50, McFadyen possesses quick hands and has shown a knack for clunking contested marks regularly. Connor was outstanding for the Allies and his draft rating certainly lifted due to these performances. McFadyen managed to play five games for Brisbane throughout the 2018 NEAFL season where he kicked six goals and averaged 9.4 disposals playing mainly as a third tall forward while also floating through the midfield.
For the Allies, Scott operated almost exclusively through the midfield but can dually operate inside 50 where he’s shown a knack for hitting the scoreboard. Destined to land at North Melbourne after nominating the club under the father-son rule, Scott boasts clean hands around the contests and has no issue finding the ball – highlighted by his performance against West Australia where he collected 30 possessions. Scott played four NEAFL games in the backend of 2018 where he averaged 22.5 disposals and 3.3 inside 50s. Bailey is a Suns academy member who captained both the Suns in the academy series and Allies in the NAB National Championships.
Since the inception of the NEAFL in 2011, 90 players have been drafted from its clubs to the AFL. Ahead of this 2018 NAB AFL Draft, we again took a look at the best mature age players from each of the three stand-alone NEAFL clubs.
Clayton joined Southport in 2018 and established himself early as one of the most dynamic midfielders in the NEAFL. Crucial to the Sharks’ side whose resurgence led them to a premiership, Clayton compiled a string of commanding performances in the back end of the season and finished third in the NEAFL’s Most Valuable Player Award. He ranked equal first in the competition for disposals, outright first for uncontested possessions and eighth for clearances.
Gowers flourished in his first season in the brown and gold hoops and provided creativity in a midfield that boasted the contested grunt of Matthew Payne and Andrew Swallow. The former Sydney Swans Academy member played 20 games for the Hornets and took home the team’s Rising Star Award for 2018. A predominantly outside runner, Gowers ranked second at the club for receive handballs, third for uncontested possessions and fourth for total disposals at Aspley reached another Preliminary Final.
The former Lion wasted on time asserting himself with the Bombers as the sharpshooter claimed the NEAFL’s top goalkicker award. Hammelmann finished on 60 majors and booted hauls of five or more an incredible six times. Despite Redland’s poor one-win season, Hammelmann continued to assert his presence inside 50 and was held goalless just once. His leading patterns have become a trademark facet of his game while at ground level, his size doesn’t hinder his ability to mop up the loose ball.
Note: This article reflects the opinions of the author and not that of either the Brisbane Lions or Gold Coast SUNS. | 2019-04-24T20:31:04 | https://www.aflq.com.au/2018-afl-draft-queenslands-top-prospects/ |
The Bureau of Consular Affairs is often the public face of the U.S. Department of State. We assist the millions of U.S. citizens who travel abroad each year and issue U.S. passports. We also adjudicate U.S. visas for visitors and immigrants. We protect the U.S. border, in partnership with other national security agencies, ensuring that those who get passports and visas are entitled to them. We provide routine and emergency services to U.S. citizens at our embassies and consulates around the world. We serve our fellow citizens during their most important moments, including births, deaths, disasters, arrests, and medical emergencies.
So what did we do in Fiscal Year 2016?
We processed more than 70,000 consular reports of births abroad. Welcome to the world, little ones!
We issued more than 50,000 emergency U.S. passports overseas to replace travelers’ lost, stolen, or damaged ones.
We assisted the families of nearly 11,000 U.S. citizens who passed away while abroad.
We made more than 10,000 visits to U.S. citizens in foreign prisons.
We issued more than 2,000 emergency messages worldwide to provide U.S. citizens with up-to-date information.
We helped more than 1,200 U.S. citizens return to the United States after they encountered emergency situations abroad.
We issued more than 18.6 million passport books and cards. There are currently 132 million U.S. passport books and cards in circulation.
Forty percent of U.S. citizens now have a passport, and that number is growing. We anticipate receiving more than 20.5 million passport applications in 2017!
We issued almost 10.4 million non-immigrant visas, including over 480,000 student visas and 340,000 exchange visitor visas. International students contributed in excess of $35 billion to the U.S. economy.
We issued more than 617,000 immigrant visas. Welcome to the United States to those new lawful permanent residents!
Every day we work with law enforcement and intelligence agencies to detect and prevent U.S. passport and visa fraud and to safeguard national security.
We plan to roll out a brand new passport design, with enhanced security features to protect our borders and U.S. citizens traveling overseas. We anticipate the implementation of online passport renewals and online appointment bookings for passport agencies nationwide in 2017. We will continue to improve the way we communicate important safety and security information to U.S. citizens to help protect their lives and interests abroad. Finally, the Bureau of Consular Affairs and the Department of Homeland Security are working together to make the immigrant visa process paperless and more efficient with the new Modernized Immigrant Visa.
About the Author: Michele Thoren Bond serves as the Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Learn more about our consular initiatives and resources for U.S. citizens overseas by visiting our website.
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Spring, summer and autumn at the Baltic coast, lakes and lagoons is a great time to go kiting, sailing and standup paddleboarding. But in order to keep in good shape and thirsty for a good adventure, we and the family went to spend the winter in Fuerteventura. Here the conditions for catching waves are excellent.
Fuerteventura is famous for its impressive sand dunes, beaches and fantastic waves. Many agree that the island is perfect for those thirsty for sun and waves – the Canary archipelago is one of the sunniest palces on earth, and Fuerteventura itself enjoys more than 3,000 hours of sunlight a year.
The climate is very temperate and warm, with the warm and cold seasons differing from each other only slightly. In summer the teperature rises to a maximum of 27° Celsius, not falling below 20 degrees, and in winter a temperature of 15-21 degrees prevails. This winter, however, we were fortunate to have constant warm weather – many days the mercury reached the 25-degree mark. The water temperature varies very little over the whole year, at around 22° in summer and 19° in winter.
It doesn’t matter if you started surfing or paddleboarding 10 years ago or this morning, in Fuerteventura you’ll always get the waves you want.
In the southern part: El Cotillo, Majanicho. | 2019-04-18T11:12:03 | https://www.travelonspot.com/en_GL/article/travel-journal/travel-stories/lithuanian-surfer-catches-best-waves-around-christmas-in-fuerteventura |
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The MDSC is proud to offer a wide-range of programs that serve and improve the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families throughout the state.
Scroll the left-hand column for information on the programs that might be useful for you.
With the advent of new prenatal tests for Down syndrome, parents are increasingly likely to receive a prenatal diagnosis. These technological innovations create great opportunity for expectant parents, but can also raise questions (and anxiety). Our Parents First Call program can answer those questions and put you at ease.
The MDSC hosts two major conferences annually that draw participants from across New England, our Annual Conference and our Annual Educators Forum. These conferences allow the MDSC to reach out to teens and adults with Down syndrome, parents, grandparents and siblings of children with Down syndrome, therapists and educators.
The MDSC has several programs for teens and adults with Down syndrome in Massachusetts. All of our programs promise to help you make connections to peers with and without disabilities, learn about your own unique skills, interests, and abilities, strengthen your sense of confidence and self-esteem and empower yourself to become a strong self-advocate. These programs include Advocates in Motion (AIM), the Self-Advocate Advisory Council (SAAC), and the Self-Advocate Workshop Track of our Annual Conference.
The MDSC Buddy Walk® Program gives individuals, schools, community groups, and local businesses across the state an opportunity to get involved in fundraising campaigns and events year-round. The statewide campaign is anchored by our signature Buddy Walk & Family Picnic, but also includes major and minor events throughout the year in Massachusetts.
The MDSC offers a range of programs and resources to guide health care professionals and help them better serve people with Down syndrome. This includes Grand Rounds trainings, continuing education opportunities, and a wealth of information about everything from delivering a Down syndrome diagnosis, to health risks and recommendations for newborns to referrals for new parents and area Down syndrome clinics and programs.
The MDSC is at the forefront of legislative policy both at the state and national levels. Our Legislative Advocacy Task Force mobilizes our membership to advocate for policies and bills that will benefit people with Down syndrome. Working in conjunction with the MDSC Executive Director and management team, the task force selects bills for our statewide platform and helps advance bills on both our state and federal platforms.
The MDSC Diversity Outreach Committee meets regularly to explore how to encourage inclusion and remove barriers to participation in MDSC activities. The committee’s goal is to make all families feel welcome and to find ways to meet their needs, whatever they may be. To this end, the MDSC hosts multi-cultural diversity events, sponsors support groups and makes every effort to make all activities and events accessible to all.
An affiliate of the MDSC, Massachusetts D.A.D.S. is made up of fathers of children with Down syndrome who gather regularly to assist and support each other and their families through fellowship and action.
An affiliate of the MDSC, DSAC has 30 active families who meet once monthly by online chat to discuss the issues and challenges unique to the Down Syndrome-Autism community. Experts in the field often present on various topics relating to dual diagnosis. New members are welcome. | 2019-04-19T12:41:10 | https://www.mdsc.org/programs/ |
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Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Saturday conveyed a verbal message from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to his Nigerian counterpart Muhammadu Buhari.
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Police forces dispersed a pro-Muslim Brotherhood rally in Giza on Friday and arrested a number of alleged supporters, a local security official said.
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Detailed profile of Dr. Loc Bao, DDS, a Dentist - Primary Dental Care San Diego CA. See insurances he accepts. Read ratings and reviews from other patients.About Dr. Loc Pham DDS > General Dentistry at 2344 McKee Rd Ste 50 in San Jose, CA 95116 > (408) 251-0118 > 3 reviews | Dental Insider.
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Brian L. Loc, DO is a practicing Internist in Peoria, IL. In addition to English, Dr. Loc's practice supports these languages: Spanish, French, Vietnamese.The Mahogany Hair Revolution Loc Training Seminarprovides the hair care professional with a greater depth of understanding of locking using the interlocking technique.Dr. Loc Kim Le at 5026 Silver Star Rd, Orlando, FL, 32808. Visit VroomHealth to find contact info or to find other nearby family doctors in Orlando.
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Nguyen Loc DDS provides affordable dental care in Riverside, CA. Dr. Loc Nguyen is a Riverside dentist that specializes in general dentistry. Visit Nguyen Loc DDS. Dr. Loc Nguyen, DDS of Milwaukee, WI patient reviews, appointments, phone number and quality report. Compare Dr. Nguyen to other nearby General Dentists in Wisconsin.Learn about Dr. Loc T. Le, gastroenterologist & internist in Pikesville, MD. Are you Dr. Le? Sign up for MD.com.Detailed profile of Dr. Loc Nguyen, DDS, a Dentist - Primary Dental Care Milwaukee WI. See insurances he accepts. Read ratings and reviews from other patients.Learn more about Dr. Kiet Loc and other neurologists in Laguna Hills, CA. See treatments provided, insurance accepted, and more.
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Check out our blog for the latest news and developments in our specialist sports clinic. We have a lot of exciting things going on throughout the year. | 2019-04-19T22:17:38 | http://loveyoursuit.ga/pycy/dr-koc.php |
Mooglii is all about how Indians eat at home and on their streets. It was born to feed the raw need Indians have for tiffins full of fresh bright intense flavor. Mooglii is not about the intimate, hushed dining experience. It is about the smash and grab zing of healthy, light, virtuosic herbs and spices.
The simple dishes of a Mooglii menu are a million miles away from the curry stereotype. These dishes convey the truth that real Indian food is extremely healthy, often vegan and always packed with fresh flavor.
While ordering food customer finds hard to live track the driver’s location assigned to the ordering. Similarly admin too finds hard to track drivers and vice versa.
But by using Teliver things becomes easier. Using Teliver problems resolved. Using Customer application they can live track the driver’s location assigned to the ordering.
All the online orders and list of available drivers with their locations can be viewed by admin via his application. Admin can assign tasks to the nearest driver.
The task will reach as notification to the driver via his application and the driver can accept or reject the task.
Thus Teliver, a customized solution helps Mooglii to works it’s online order and take away in a straightforward and trouble free manner.
Role of Teliver in Mooglii/ Why we chose Teliver?
As a beginning period, company we must be exceptionally prudent with our assets. While we wanted tracking as a core feature in our app building that technology capability is cumbersome and not core for us. We started looking for technology partners for help.
Our inquiry conveyed us to Teliver which we initially picked because of the product design. There were a great many suppliers making their own particular applications and dashboards yet actually nobody else was making plug-and-play tracking SDKs at the time. We much appreciated Teliver developer-friendly product which meant we wouldn’t have to be locked into their SaaS. Logical APIs webhooks and optional integration meant we could integrate Teliver into our apps and workflows precisely as we wanted to.
When clients connect with us to check on their order status our customer delight associates use our internal dashboard to get a quick overview of the order. This view now embeds the Teliver view to know precisely where the order is. Customers never again need to call up the conveyance field drive and bother them as they are navigating roads.
Through easy APIs our order management systems interact with Teliver to characterize the order work process: pickups from eateries and conveyances to clients with their normal place and time. This information is overlayed over the area information originating from the SDK making it noteworthy for our client delight team.
With the Teliver dashboard view embedded in our internal dashboard our associates get all the data they require in one single view. This view is utilized who effectively explore through hailed orders and customer service queries.
Teliver is a developer’s tool which has its own server to provide real time tracking.
As we embedded Teliver SDK, our online food ordering and delivery experience was enhanced even further for our customers. | 2019-04-23T04:16:45 | https://blog.teliver.io/mooglii-made-their-way-into-smart-dispatch-system-with-teliver/ |
Trip Report: Flying Ryanair Boeing 737-8AS (EI-FIO) from Berlin Schoenefeld (SXF) to Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY).
During the summer holidays this 1,5h flight only cost me 17€ on the budget airline Ryanair while all other airlines charged 60€ or more for the flight. Since the flight is so cheap it is obvious that you have to pay extra for everything – starting with extra hold luggage, snacks and drinks onboard and even the seat reservation (if you want it). Seat for this wing view is 23F.
Some Ryanair aircrafts have a new interior and moodlight system installed – if you want to see it check out my Ryanair flight from Dublin to London Stansted (click here).
New Ryanair Cabin with slim seats for more leg room and the new Boeing Sky Interior (click to learn more). | 2019-04-20T19:06:45 | https://www.planespottingberlin.com/trip-report-videos/trip-report-ryanair-737-800-berlin-sxf-milan-bergamo-bgy/ |
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Google newest Android 4.4 also known as KitKat has just been announced. And you would think why KitKat, mainly just because the Google Execs love to ‘have a break’, with it. Now if you are wondering how Google selects the dessert-themed Android naming, we really don’t know but thanks to Mashable for showing 9 other food names that unfortunately not consumed by Google.
One of the compelling names from the list for us will be Nutella, which seemed to have a bright future and or kinda easy to remember. Which of these names you think that Google should reconsider for their future Android OS versions? How about ‘Hotdog’?
You can check out the full gallery at the source link below. | 2019-04-19T00:35:00 | https://www.androidgeeze.com/2013/09/rejected-android-os-food-names.html |
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