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he Terminator helped the sport to propel in many ways. The next big thing that bodybuilding fandom witnessed was when he made a splash in the fraternity in 1970 after winning the first of many Mr. Olympia trophies. This was the dawning of a new era for Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Nonetheless, after his momentous triumph in 1970, he already became a force to be reckoned with. From featuring in the iconic Joe Weiders Muscle Fitness magazine to elevating bodybuilding and fitness to new heights, Schwarzenegger was making waves in the industry. The fans and enthusiasts went crazy over new and modified workout regimens, and hence to date, Schwarzeneggers extraordinary routines are followed by millions. He revolutionized the bodybuilding sphere as it is presently recognized.
Schwarzeneggers top Mr. Olympia competitors
Though Arnold Schwarzenegger is recognized as the king of bodybuilding, he was challenged by many great bodybuilders in his golden days. One of his top competitors was none other than Lou Ferrigno. In the
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initial years of his career, Ferrigno trained with the Austrian and won his first bodybuilding accolade in the form of the Mr. Universe title in the year 1973. However, in 1974 Mr. Olympia, Ferrigno gave a tough vying to Schwarzenegger in the race toward the title but finished second. The following year, the Terminator once again trounced his onstage rival and stood atop the podium.
The second on the list was Mike Mentzer. With his tough stature and stringent physique, Mentzer indeed made many heads turn his way. After making a prodebut in 1979, he caused a stir by finishing first in the heavyweight category. However, the next year, Schwarzenegger returned to the podium and Mentzer finished fifth in the Mens open category.
Recognized for his symmetrical physique and aesthetic muscular prowess, Frank Zane is one of the most prominent bodybuilding prodigies. Having won 3 Mr. Olympia titles from 19771979, Zane made a great influence on the bodybuilding industry. However, in 1980, Schwarzenegger made a comeback a
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nd ended the Chemists winning streak.
The CubanAmerican professional bodybuilder, Sergio Oliva was the only man who ever beat Arnold Schwarzenegger to claim Mr. Olympias title. Sharing his experience from his first ever Mr. Olympia, the Austrian stated, then for the first time, I saw Sergio Oliva in person. I understood why they called him the Myth. It was jarring as if Id walked into a wall. He destroyed me. However, the following year, Schwarzenegger began his journey as the reigning Mr. Olympia champion and trounced Oliva in 1971 and 1972.
Total prize money Schwarzenegger received from all his Mr. Olympia wins
Since the inception of Mr. Olympia in 1965, the prize money has seen a 4000 increase in its value. Larry Scott, who won the firstever title of Mr. Olympia, received 1000 as the cash prize. Following the events first anniversary, the competition saw a midget of change in its value. Thus, the Austrian went on to win around 1000 each year after finishing first in the competition. However, in his 7th Mr.
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Olympia, the Terminator received a hefty amount as the reward. Heres the breakdown of Arnold Schwarzeneggers prize money from Mr. Olympia over the years.
1970 1,000
1973 750
1980 25,0000
Why did Arnold Schwarzenegger retire before winning his seventh title?
Following his triumph in 1975 Mr. Olympia, the Austrian decided to pursue his interest in acting and hence he left his beloved arena and entered the Hollywood entertainment industry. Though he already made his debut in the cinema through films like Hercules in New York 1970 and The Long Goodbye 1973, he left bodybuilding for working full time as an actor. In 1976, he played the protagonist in the movie Stay Hungry. Nevertheless, he drew attention and boosted his popularity through the 1977 movie Pumping Iron.
However, in 1980, the Terminator made a comeback on Mr. Olympias stage and stunned everyone. He was then preparing for his 1982 movie Conan the Barbarian. Answering the speculations surrounding his comeback, Schwarzenegger stated, were going to st
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art shooting the first few scenes of Conan in October, and so I really wanted to be muscular because the idea was that Conan was very muscular, heroic looking guy, and that I should be in top shapethe closer I came to this competition more people started speculating on the idea that I would be competing and the more I started thinking about the possibility. And so around 3 weeks or 2 weeks ago I decided, well, I think it would be a kind of an interesting challenge to do something in 8 weeks that most of the guys do, preparing a year or two years in advance.
Schwarzeneggers journey after retiring from the top bodybuilding event
After bidding goodbye to bodybuilding, the Austrian started his journey of becoming an action superstar. He earned global recognition for his acting prowess after playing the lead in the superhit film franchise, The Terminator. Not just that, the Austrian received a hoard full of reviews for his 1985 thriller film Commando and 1987 scifi Predator. Interestingly, the 7x Mr. Olympia champ
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ion went on to marvel in Hollywood by gracing the cinema screens with his blockbuster performances. Nevertheless, the Terminator left the entertainment industry in 2003 after he set foot in the world of politics.
Politics is yet another field in which the Austrian earned a treasure trove of success. He served as the governor of California from the year 2003 to 2011. However, after completing his term in office, Schwarzenegger once again joined his favorite venture and hit the resume button on his vocation in acting. Since then, the 7x Mr. Olympia champion has given a series of blockbusters to the industry. From bodybuilding to acting to politics, Arnold Schwarzenegger came a long way, and he indeed achieved every milestone there is in each of the professions he chose to pursue.
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Cricket is the most mainstream sport in India, and all over the world, fans often consider it as a religion that binds together the nation. In India, Sachin Tendulkar is a godly figure for this well known game. Separated from Master Blaster, different cricketers like M.S.Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and many other Richest cricketers in the
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As I conversed with my pal, he told me, So its like Enemy of the State? We both had a laugh. I hadnt seen that one yet. Might be twenty years since released, but you should. I finally saw and finished the film in two sittings. The picture was indeed two decades old, but remains relevant in this climate of election scandals and NSA hacks.
Enemy stars Will Smith, John Voight, and Gene Hackman. Dean Smith is the up and coming defence attorney who has a young family and a nice house in the suburbs. Reynolds Voight is the high ranking politician who harbours a dark secret and is intent on keeping it hidden. Smith gets caught up in the crossfire, unwittingly gaining the damning tape in his possession. He was only doing his job, hawking for clients, when an old colleague slipped it onto his Christmas presents. The tape contains the evidence that Reynolds seeks to bury forever.
From a comfortable life in Was
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hington D.C., Deans becomes a living hell. He suspects nothing, wonders why he is being targeted. For half the movie he does not realise that he has the damn tape. His infidelities, his finances, even the security of a home, all turn to ash overnight. Then, after contacting his mistress, he finds her slain. He meets the elusive Brill Hackman, who points out the bugs. Initially reluctant to help, they join forces. Their decision to tandem reminds me of the adage It takes two to tango. Dean was drowning against a torrent of villains, when Brills helping hand saved the day.
Appraising Enemy
Its definitely one of action producer, Jerry Bruckheimers, better efforts. Many would argue that many of his movies are all loud bangs and have little to no story and character development at all. Well, this is a notable exception. A man is out for justice, eager to reclaim all that hes lost. Dean must operate around the law, and a cloaked enemy hunts for him. Worst of all, this could happen to anyone. However, in the movies
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you could indulge some more theres a happy ending to please the audiences. This was an epic conclusion, complete with the mafia and pushy government types going toetotoe. Hopefully, our trial lawyer is still left standing after all the carnage.
I was kinda perturbed that Brill was a cat person. However, Dean may not succeed without his aid. Together, they manage to turn the tables on the baddies. Whatever the goons did, they could do better. Dean makes a big mistake, and the enemy was able to get their location. With all the Facebook debacle, Edward Snowden files, and wizard technology, our online footprint is growing more and more. We are all Attorney Deans. This movie showed the ills of big companies and flawed governments. The picture also reveals the consequence of a resourceful mind. There were many instances in the film where the light was almost extinguished, but Dean played his cards right. Most importantly, he found the right person to help him. In a way, the movie reminds me of a later Will Smith pr
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oduction, The Pursuit of Happyness. He was thrown into similar drab instances, but through sheer determination, he was able to see the light. Jack Black and Jason Lee also have limited roles in this one. A fine picture, Enemy held my attention for most of the two hours. Thank you for the recommendation.
Three stars Out of four
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How Oil Companies Pay Such Low Taxes
Large oil companies in the United States have been paying taxes at a significantly lower rate than most other corporations. The chief reason is that there are provisions in the U.S. tax code that allow energy companies to defer and avoid federal income tax payments.
The 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act also slashed the effective tax rate for corporations, and oil companies were among the biggest beneficiaries of the changes because of the ability to defer taxes. The industry also benefits from generous subsidies.
Oil companies pay a lot less in taxes compared to most other companies.
The ability to defer taxes is an important tax advantage for oil companies.
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act helped oil companies further by reducing the effective tax rate for companies to 21 from 35.
Oil companies also receive subsidies that are aimed at helping the industry because oil is considered a vital commodity.
Tax Deferments for Big Oil
Oil companies canand often dodefer federal tax payments
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. A report published by Taxpayers for Common Sense in 2014 revealed that, from 2009 and 2013, through numerous tax provisions in the tax code granting special status to oil companies, the 20 largest oil and gas companies were able to defer payments on up to half of their federal income taxes. These companies paid 11.7 of their pretax income, which is 23.3 percentage points less than required of most other corporations. Some experts argue the oil and gas industry does not receive special treatment and receives the same tax treatment as all other manufacturing or extractive industries.
It is estimated that the four largest companiesExxon Mobil XOM, ConocoPhillips COP, Occidental Petroleum OXY, and Chevron Corporation CVXbrought in approximately 84 of the groups income. These companies paid 85 of the groups income tax, while smaller companies paid a much lower percentage, only 3.7 of their total incomes in taxes.
Many large oil companies choose to defer their federal tax payments in exchange for debt in the form
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of tax liabilities owed to the federal government. Between 2009 and 2013, the smaller companies in the top 20 deferred more than 87 of their combined tax liabilities. Many companies stake significant percentages of their companies on tax liabilities owed to the U.S. government. Oil companies are able to deduct such significant portions of their revenues through a tax provision labeled the depletion allowance.
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts lowered the tax rate for U.S. corporations, including deferred taxes. The more billions of dollars that had been deferred, the greater the savings from the new law, because the money that would have previously faced a 35 tax rate was now subject to a lower 21 rate.
Between 2009 and 2013, the smaller companies in the top 20 deferred more than 87 of their combined tax liabilities.
Subsidies for Big Oil
Large oil companies also receive subsidies in the form of tax credits and exemptions. One example is that oil companies can avoid paying taxes on expenditures associated with
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thhttpswww.crfb.orgblogstaxbreakdownintangibledrillingcostse nebulous term intangible drilling costs. This subsidy, which dates back to 1916, allows producers to deduct all expenses that are not directly linked to the final operation of an oil well.
Intangible drilling costs can encompass fruitless efforts to drill in new locations, as well as costs associated with new equipment or drilling infrastructure. Deducting all of these expenses lowers the amount of taxes to be paid.
The Other Side of the Argument
While oil companies have many tax advantages in the U.S., they face less lenient tax codes internationally. As a result, many oil companies pay income tax to foreign governments and revenues from income taxes deferred in the U.S. are often used to pay for tax owed elsewhere.
The tax benefits that oil companies receive might give the impression that the American taxpayer is effectively subsidizing a multibillion dollar industry controlled by a few large organizations. It might imply a sort of nepotism betwe
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en big corporations and lawmakers.
However, others argue that tax breaks to oil companies are warranted because oil is a vital commodity used by a considerable percentage of Americans. The price of oil is an important component in the U.S. economy. Oil spokespeople also argue that getting rid of tax breaks and subsidies would be costly because of reduced oil investments in the private sector and fewer jobs in the industry.
Lastly, some argue that tax provisions are designed to benefit and ensure the survival of a majority of small oil and gas businesses rather than large corporations. It is comparable to the federal governments provisions for agricultural subsidies, which allow certain crops to be sold at affordable prices and are designed to ensure that farmers are compensated fairly.
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Frenzy of the Streets The Radical Aspirations of Justifying Contract in Europe
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A comment on the ACT Book Symposium of 30 September 2021
On 30 September 2021, the Amsterdam Centre for Transformative Private Law hosted and organised a book symposium around Martijn Hesselinks recent book Justifying Contract in Europe Political Philosophies of European Contract Law Oxford University Press 2021 in Amsterdam. The book is the result of more than a decade of research, teaching and political and academic engagement into the debates concerning European contract law. The fact that this book has emerged over such a long period of time perhaps also accounts for its richness and density, for this is not a book that has been written in a rush, but one that has matured over time. As such, the book requires careful readership, not only because it is rather lengthy, but also because the nuance and depth the author aims to bring to the norm
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ative debate on European contract law is felt at every page.
The main aim of the book, as we read in the introduction, is to rethink the normative foundations of European contract law Hesselink, 2021, p. 11.1 To this end, Hesselink brings together at least two different debates or three, depending on how one counts European contract law and normative political philosophy. The result is a critical introduction to the political philosophy of European contract law, which Hesselink boldly defines as a new field of study at the crossroads of European law, contract law, and political philosophy Hesselink, 2021, p. 12. At first sight, the book reads as an exercise in applied political theory; it applies reasons and arguments derived from political theories to normative questions of European contract law and its making. The main target audience is thus students of European private law and its theory broadly understood as including scholars, policymakers, lawmakers, politicians, citizens, and other stakeholders intere
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sted in European private law. But Hesselink also concedes that the relationship between the two respective fields is not onedirectional, nor is it necessarily a oneway street. Whilst the book mainly focuses on applying insights from political philosophy to questions of European contract law, the insights obtained may also inform debates on political philosophy Hesselink, 2021, p. 30.
What, then, are the political philosophies and normative questions of European contract law Hesselink discusses in the book? Hesselink limits his inquiry to what he considers the most important and influential political theories today. The six political theories he identifies as the leading contemporary political theories a conception which appears not without problems as various commentators at the symposium have pointed out are utilitarianism, liberalegalitarianism, libertarianism, communitarianism, civic republicanism and discourse theory. To these political theories, he submits some of the most fundamental and politically s
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alient normative questions of European contract law. According to Hesselink Hesselink, 2021, p. 6, the most important questions are the following 1 Does contract law need to have a democratic basis? 2 Should contract law be national, European, or global? 3 Should contracts have legally binding force and, if so, what should this entail in terms of remedies? 4 Should contract law protect weaker parties? 5 Should freedom of contract be limited for reasons of public policy or public morality? 6 Should contract law be partly optional?
Each substantive chapter of the book discusses one of the abovementioned questions, with the author submitting each question to all six political theories. What thus emerges is a 6 x 6 grid, whereby each chapter contains six possible answers to the same question of European contract law. This matrix functions as an ordering mechanism which one must admit, appears almost too neat, clearcut and good to be true and determines the overarching structure of the book. With an eye to teach
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ing purposes, however, the structure certainly contributes to the readability and clarity of the book. At times, the answers that the different political theories provide also appear relatively and perhaps even surprisingly similar. Other times, however, they seem to diverge; sometimes the answers are concrete and clear, whilst other times they seem rather indeterminate. But as Hesselink emphasises, the books focus is principally on the reasons or justifications the different political theories bring to the debate of European contract law, not on the exact answers outcomes per se.
Karel Appel, La Folie des Rues 1989
Never judge a book by its cover
Contrary to what the popular proverb perhaps suggests, the cover of a book its surface may give the reader sometimes a first indication or entry point to understanding the significance and urgency of its content. It appears to me that this is also the case with Justifying Contract in Europe. On its cover, we see an image of a painting by Karel Appel. Appel was a f
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amous Dutch painter, sculptor and poet of the previous century, and one of founders of the postwar avantgarde movement CoBrA. Note that the relatively modest picture that we see on the books cover is in reality an enormous painting of 4 x 14 m. Appel painted this piece, which he entitled La Folie des Rues, in 1989, in commemoration of the twohundredth anniversary of the French Revolution. The painting consists of two seemingly identical scenes; at first glance, it may appear as if it regards a simple opposition between black and white figures, and an almost symmetrical inversion of foreground and background. On closer scrutiny, however, the contrast between the two panes appears more nuanced. As the title of the painting already suggests, it represents the frenzy of streets the figures are disorderly arranged all over the canvas. Appel was very fond of his creation. The turmoil that the painting depicts, represents innovative movements, which, as Appel maintained, initially always manifest themselves in chao
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In 1997, Karel Appels massive painting was first revealed in the main hall of the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Econometry, today the E Building of the Roeterseilandscampus of the University of Amsterdam, centrally located next to the mensa the student cafeteria. The 56square metre painting was originally designed for the Opra in Paris, but upon completion, the painting turned out to be far too big for the opera house. After a long search for an alternative buyer, Appel ultimately sold the painting to the University of Amsterdam, since he believed it to befit the Universitys libertyloving character. The geographical location of the painting at the heart of one of the main buildings of the University gives us perhaps a first indication of its relation to the book. Hesselink has been a professor of private law of the University of Amsterdam since 1999 since September 2019 on leave, and after the Law Faculty had moved to the Roeterseilandcampus in the summer of 2017, he must have frequently walked past thi
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s painting. As Hesselink also explains in the Preface of the book, Justifying Contract in Europe is in important ways the result of a course he had designed and taught for more than a decade at the University of Amsterdam, and later also at other law schools throughout Europe. Hesselink has ultimately completed his manuscript whilst working at the European University Institute, but its groundwork, if we may call it like this, has to a large extent been laid at the University of Amsterdam, and in the city of Amsterdam quite concretely.
In this regard it was only symbolic that the first book symposium dedicated to Justifying Contract in Europe on 30 September 2021 was held at the Amsterdam Law School, only a stones throw away from Appels massive painting. The book symposium was hosted and organised by the Amsterdam Centre for Transformative Private Law ACT, the successor of the Centre for the Study of European Contract Law CSECL of which Hesselink had been the founding director. To many people present, the boo
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k symposium was one of the first live events since the Covid19 pandemic had begun, and you can imagine how thrilled after such a long period of videoconferencing and working from home everyone was to see each other in real life and discuss the book in person. In a way, the books project had thus come full circle, and its message, quite literally, had been driven home.
Apart from the reference to location, and its relationship to the University of Amsterdam with its presumed, and no doubt idealised, libertyloving character, there were of course more substantive consideration for choosing this image for the cover of the book. The image urges us to take the projects revolutionary aspirations seriously, even though, as we also saw during the book symposium, several commentators precisely critique the book in this respect. The first time we encounter a certain frenzy of the street is in the context of the projects radically democratic hunch, from which Hesselink, following Habermas, proceeds. Hesselink submits tha
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t the six leading political theories he discusses offer potentially effective ideas in a democratic society and, as such, may have an impact on the future of European contract law.2 One implication of this radically democratic hunch is a pluralistic hunch, as Hesselink explains that in a democracy, it is unthinkable that generally applicable laws will be based on one single underlying value or principle Hesselink, 2021, p. 9.
A second observation regarding the books revolutionary aspiration perhaps more precisely its radical aspiration as going to the root of the problem, as Hesselink reminds us of its etymology concerns what we could perhaps best term the politicisation of European contract law. As Hesselink explains Utopian proposals can open peoples minds towards new horizons, widening the scope of what seems realistic and feasible, and so changing the understanding of which views are moderate and which extreme, and of where the political centre is located Hesselink, 2021, p. 438. Hesselink offers an inde
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pth analysis of normative political questions of European contract law, whereby he engages with European contract law as a specific field of study. In this respect, Hesselink aims to move the debate beyond acquis positivism, market reductionism, normative intuitionism, private law essentialism, and methodological Hesselink, 2021, p. 1.
Uniquely positioned between European contract law and contract law theory, the book brings together two debates that have hitherto remained largely separated in both a geographical and cultural linguistic andor discursive sense. Crudely put, we could term them a European debate on the one hand, and a predominantly AngloAmerican debate on the other. No doubt we encounter various difficulties when bringing these debates together; they each seem to speak their own language, so to speak, and engage different subject matters. Part of Hesselinks project thus consists of clarifying the terminological confusions we encounter when terminology from the debate on political philosophy is
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brought to bear on questions of European contract law and, whilst to a lesser extent developed in Justifying Contract in Europe, the other way around. This is yet another way of understanding the books relationship to initial chaos the confusions and misunderstandings we may first experience when we are confronted with a discourse that is different from our own.3 Undeterred by these initial difficulties, Hesselink shows how after these initial confusions and misunderstandings have been clarified the different debates can mutually inform, and what is more, fundamentally enrich, each other. This potential of crossfertilisation seems indeed to point to a form of progress and possibly innovation.
As a final reference to the theme of chaos and innovation, I briefly point to the ways in which the book aims at clarifying the nature and character of various reasons and arguments that often feature rather uncritically in the debates on European contract law. As the reader soon discovers, we often use arguments withou
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t critically reflecting on their normative foundations. As a result, we risk lumping together arguments that are categorically normatively distinct. The confusions and misunderstandings that thus emerge tend to obfuscate and to some extent muddle the debate on European contract law. Most of the project consists in carefully identifying and categorising almost dissecting the nature and character of the various arguments that feature in the academic and political debates on European contract law thus bringing order to perceived chaos. As Hesselink insists, once we better grasp how different arguments and reasonings are related to broader visions of society that is, how they are effectively retraceable assimilable to, or rooted in wider political views we are also better equipped to reflect on and articulate our own stance in the debate. What is more, once we better understand the normative roots of the arguments and reasonings we use, this may also shed light on where they may lead us when thought through.
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The books hope is thus that this helps us in imagining alternative futures for European contract law.
The book symposium was organised around two panels. The first panel consisted of Iris van Domselaar, Laura Burgers, Christina Eckes, and Ivana Isailovic. The commentators of the second panel were Jeroen Kortman, Candida Leone, Aukje van Hoek and Gareth Davies. It appeared that the radical aspirations of Justifying Contract in Europe provoked many of the commentators. According to some, the book did not go far enough and was not sufficiently radical, whilst others raised concerns regarding the books scope and method. In any event, the discussion that Justifying Contract in Europe has solicited is likely to continue for a while. And after all, is soliciting debate creating havoc to put it in the imagery of La Folie des Rues not one of the most fruitful interventions one can make?
1 Martijn W Hesselink, Justifying Contract in Europe Political Philosophies of European Contract Law Oxford University Press 2021
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2 Note that this does not necessarily imply that all theories also maintain that European contract law itself ought to have a democratic basis. This is precisely one of the six questions the book submits to them Should European contract law have a democratic basis? In Hesselink n 2 ch 3.
3 In this sense we can read the book also as a critique of the radical incommensurability of different discourses, which at least in the legal context is often defended on communitarian grounds. If different discourses were radically incommensurable and untranslatable, then no dialogue appears possible at all.
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Are You Talking With the Right People?
May 6, 2015 By Brian Gorman
It is great to be supported by the people around you. It feels good to be acknowledged. Its super to have others tell you that you are right.
When the going gets though, having a tightknit circle of friends and supporters makes it seem a little easier. But if those are the only people you are talking with as you define, plan, and carry out your change, you are making a big mistake!
One of the realities of how we as human beings approach change is that we have a tendency to play to our strengths. One person may conceive of and shape the change incessantly for months on end. Another may plan it out to the most minute detail. Someone else may take the Fire, Ready, Aim approach.
One risk of limiting those who advise us to those who think like us and support us without question is that sometimes playing to our strength may be a mistake. Those of us who are creative are often much better at starting things than at bringing them to a successful concl
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usion. All the planning in the world wont move you forward; nor is it ever possible to execute a major change according to plan. As the old saying goes, People plan, and the gods laugh. Nor is jumping into action too quickly the best idea.
Another risk that comes from surrounding yourself with nodding heads is that you will end up with a limited perspective on the circumstances driving the change, as well as the approach to addressing those circumstances. Abraham Maslow put it this way. If you only have a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.
When facing a major change, you need more than a hammer in your toolbox. You need counsel from people who see things through a different lens. You need to hear from others who have faced similar situations. You need to listen to those who have attempted this change journey before. Especially listen to those who have failed. Those who were successful may or may not know what contributed to their success; those who failed will have a clear grasp of what went wro
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Value the perspective of those who are optimistic about your chances of success; they will give you encouragement along the way. Also value those who are pessimistic; they may be pointing out the potholes that you will want to avoid or to be prepared to address along the way. Appreciate those who are focused; they can help keep you from being distracted and moving offcourse. Those who are proactive may compel you forward; their counterparts may be able to keep you from moving too quickly. Listen to people who can tell you what is just noise, and what is critically important for you to address.
It may only take adding one or two people to your circle to significantly broaden the voices you hear. But, they need to be people whom you trust, people whose thinking can cause you to change your mind, to think andor act differently.
It may also require that you challenge those who have traditionally supported you, helping them understand that you need both their support and their challenges as well.
In all of you
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r conversations, be clear as to who is making the decisions. Listen with an open mind. Dont shoot the messengers. Finally, if you are the decisionmaker, set the expectation that you want total candor, and that you will carefully weigh the counsel you are receiving. And, be clear that once you have made the decision, you expect their unwavering support.
What has been your experience when seeking counsel about change?
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Coffee Relations with the US have revealed to the Cuban people the roots of the drop in productivity Dimas Castellano
Dimas Castellanos, 18 July 2016 The statement issued in May of 2016 by the National Bureau of Cubas National Association of Small Farmers ANAP in response to the US Treasury Departments announcement that it would allow independent producers to export coffee Cuba to the United States should have come as no surprise. Said statement is a faithful reflection of the entitys nature, as the ANAP does not represent the interests of producers, but rather those of the State, the Government and the Communist Party PCC. An examination of its founding premises bases suffices to substantiate this.
The forming of associations of farmers and employers, a phenomenon that emerged in the 19th century, was fomented by the freedoms provided for in the Constitution of 1901, and flourished as part of a struggle to defend the interests of their members against eviction and for ownership, better markets, fair prices
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, lowinterest loans and reduced rents, among others. Decree 16 of January 3, 1934, issued by the government of Ramn Grau San Martin, institutionalized the mandatory accreditation of association of producers. In 1937 the First National Farmers Congress was held, and in 1941 the National Farmers Association was founded. These developments would establish such associations as a key institution in Cuban society.
As a result of the shift towards totalitarianism stemming from the revolutionary process in 1959, private property and the diversity of farmer and employer associations were eliminated. In October of 1960, wielding the argument that all sugar mills had been nationalized and, hence, there no longer were any hacendados landowners, the most powerful of these organizations, the Asociacin de Hacendados de Cuba, was disbanded. Next to be eliminated was the Asociacin de Colonos de Cuba, and in December of 1960 the leader of the Revolution advanced the following idea It is necessary for small farmers, instead of
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being sugar cane growers, or tobacco growers, etc., to be simply farmers, and for us to organize a National Association of Small Farmers. This was an idea that, as usual, became law.
On January 21 of 1961 all the employer organizations and existing farmer associations were supplanted by the Asociacin Nacional de Colonos, which was renamed the National Association of Small Farmers ANAP in May of that year. Appointed to head it up was Jos Ramrez Cruz, from the insurrectional struggle and the ranks of the Popular Socialist Party PSP.
The objectives of the ANAP were enshrined in its charter, its seventh statute stating To guide and lead the cooperatives and small farmers so as to comply with the agrarian policy of the Revolution, as well as the agreements and guidelines laid down by the Party and the organization itself at its respective congresses and plenary sessions.
The eleventh article reads To achieve, through the organizations political and ideological work, successful compliance with production plans and
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sales to the State, and to contribute effectively towards the implementation of the rules and procedures laid down by the economys governing bodies.
Article fourteen, meanwhile, states To carry out profound political work with farmers so that they do not engage in the sale of agricultural products illegally; and to exercise, in coordination with the peoples councils and the MINAG, the control necessary to prevent landowners not associated with the ANAP from committing violations affecting farmers honor and dignity.
These three items can be summarized as follows 1 subordination to the Governments objectives, 2 the supplanting of the work of private producers and their private associations 3 the use of the association to monitor, control and prevent the free sale of their products.
This explains why all the ANAPs plenary meetings and sessions, ever since its founding, have been presided over by officials of the PCCs Political Bureau, and why in January of 2013, violating the fundamental principles of these coop
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erative efforts, they replaced or released from duty 632 presidents of agricultural cooperatives.
Therefore, in response to the US Treasury Departments decision to add Cuban coffee to its list of imports permitted by independent producers whose impact was bolstered by Nespressos announcement that it would resume the sale of Cuban coffee in the US, the ANAP, unsurprisingly, declared its opposition.
It would have been another story if this body actually represented the interests of its members, who would be the main beneficiaries of the United States decision. Instead of scoffing at the decision, stating that no one can conceive of a small farmer exporting directly to the US, it should have demanded changes to the State monopoly so that it would be conceivable and a viable opportunity from which its members could benefit.
The ANAPs subordination to the State, Government and PCC explains not only Cuban producers current defenselessness, but also their apathy, as reflected in the decline in Cubas coffee productio
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n; once the worlds coffee export leader, production has plummeted from 60,000 to just 6,000 tons annually. And it also explains the purchase of coffee from countries like Vietnam, when it was Cuba that taught the country how to grow it.
The results demonstrate that the ANAP has never been, nor will it ever be, able to replace or rival the National Association of Coffee Growers, or that of the landowners, or that of the ranchers, or the other associations, which all posted figures much greater than the paltry ones achieved today, by selling freely on the national or international market.
The States monopolistic control, its abusive supply prices, the countless restrictions to which it subjects producers, its restrictions on marketing any portions of crops outside the mandates imposed by the State, its land ownership relationships, its absence of an economic model capable of efficient production, and its fear of the development of a middle class, are among the main causes of Cubas coffee decline, the deteriorat
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ion of agriculture, and the economy in general, and the new and inevitable crisis the country is headed for as a result of the loss of Venezuelan oil supplies.
Relations with the US have revealed to the Cuban people the true roots of the decline in production.
Translation taken from Diario de Cubas English site
Author Dimas CastellanosPosted on August 6, 2016 August 6, 2016 Categories Dimas Castellanos
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Greek August current account swings to surplus as tourists return
Tourism revenues in August jumped to 3.112 billion euros from 1.381 billion in the same month last year when global restrictions to stem the spread of the Covid19 pandemic took a heavy toll on travel.
Greece's current account balance swung to a surplus in August from a deficit in the same month last year on the back of a rise in tourism revenues, the Bank of Greece said on Thursday.
Central bank data showed the surplus reached 1.414 billion euros USD 1.65 billion from a deficit of 0.151 billion euros in August 2020. The Bank of Greece said the surplus was mainly due to an improvement in the services balance and the secondary income account, which was partly offset by a widening of the trade gap.
Greece sees jump in international arrivals in August
Overall traffic at Greek airports was up 53.7 per cent for the first eight months of the year but it was still down 53.8 per cent versus the same period in 2019
In the first eight months of 2021, Gree
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ce's current account gap shrank yearonyear, thanks to a higher services surplus and an improvement in the primary and secondary income balances, it said. The Bank of Greece further said that in the JanuarytoAugust period, the current account deficit shrank by 2.5 billion euros yearonyear to 5.4 billion euros USD 6.28 billion.
Tourism revenues in August jumped to 3.112 billion euros from 1.381 billion in the same month last year when global restrictions to stem the spread of the Covid19 pandemic took a heavy toll on travel. Greece's reserve assets stood at 12.1 billion euros, up by 2.6 billion compared with August 2020, mainly due to the IMF's new SDR allocation.
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Charming Kilauea Lighthouse on Kauai
Kilauea Lighthouse on the island of Kauai is a wonderful place to spend an hour or two. The lighthouse also has a rich history and, like many lighthouses, has saved the lives of many over its lifespan.
The Kilauea Lighthouse was built between 1912 and 1913 on Kilauea Point, which had been purchased for just 1.00 11 years earlier from a Sugar Mill. The little lava peninsula is located on Kauais scenic North Shore, so its a lovely drive and a lovely spot to get out, stretch your legs, and soak up a little piece of Kauai history.
The most famous story of people being saved by Kilauea Kilauea Lighthouse is that of the pilots of Bird of Paradise. In 1927, two pilots from the US Army Air Corps were tasked with the very first transPacific flight between California and Hawaii. They were supposed to land on Oahu, but got a little lost until they saw the bright light of Kilauea Lighthouse. Because night had fallen, their disorientation could have cost them their lives. Instead, they
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managed to simply fly around Kilauea Lighthouse until the sun rose and they could orient themselves. Then they were able to make it safely to their destination.
Kilauea Point is the perfect place to soak in some gorgeous Kauai scenery and do some birdwatching a wildlife refuge is right nearby. Right now were at the tail end of whale watching season, but you might still be able to spot a humpback whale or two or three frolicking offshore. Pretty remarkable! There is also visitors center for you to check out to tell you even more about the history of Kilauea Lighthouse. All in all, its a laidback way to spend an afternoon on Kauai. Enjoy!
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AvonleaEastview, Chantilly VA
The AvonleaEastview neighborhood of Chantilly, VA, is another urban neighborhood
made up of a pleasant mix of mediumsized homes of three to four bedrooms, town homes, and even singlefamily homes. The median home value in the Cedar Hunt neighborhood is 724,268, making it a relatively affordable option in the Chantilly area. Read next article.
Rentals in AvonleaEastview
Since the AvonleaEastview neighborhood is an urban area, rental properties are in high demand. As a result, rental prices in the Cedar Hunt neighborhood tend to be higher than in other Chantilly neighborhoods. You can rent a living space on average for around 4,358. This makes rentals more expensive than 97 of neighborhoods throughout the rest of Virginia, but still a relatively affordable option in the Northern VirginiaWashington, D.C. area. Learn more.
The AvonleaEastview neighborhood, like Cedar Hunt, is one of the newest neighborhoods in the Chantilly area. Nearly 95 of the homes in this neighborhood are less t
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han 20 years old, a higher percentage of new homes than the vast majority of other neighborhoods in Chantilly.
Who Lives in AvonleaEastview
Many of the occupants of the AvonleaEastview neighborhood are highly educated executives, but there are also other academics and professionals, including folks with medical degrees and Ph.D.s, giving the neighborhood a very distinct academic flavor.
Diversity in AvonleaEastview
This is also a highly diverse neighborhood, with a high percentage of Indian residents, but also a healthy number of other nationalities. Residents speak English generally, but may also speak their own national language at home. So one of the languages of India, Chinese or any other language is fairly commonplace.
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Promoting harmony CM lauds contribution of minorities in Pakistans development
Three boys and a dream to make Karachis walls beautiful
Enhancing skills of doctors
An important initiative will soon be undertaken at the Post Graduate Medical Institute in Peshawar
Editorial August 11, 2016
An important initiative will soon be undertaken at the Post Graduate Medical Institute in Peshawar. PHOTO AFP
For the first time in the countrys public health sector, an important initiative will soon be undertaken at the Post Graduate Medical Institute in Peshawar, where new doctors will be able to practise medical procedures on manikins rather than on actual human patients. While the use of highly advanced medical technology involving cadavers and manikins is widely prevalent in developed countries, it is something of a novelty in Pakistani government hospitals. This initiative is hence a welcome development showing that government hospitals are now looking to improve the quality of training imparted to fresh medical graduat
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es. This is important for a country that sees countless medical negligence cases in which families of patients and patients themselves are unable to bring lawsuits against healthcare staff due to the poor state of malpractice legislation. This renders patients helpless in a system where doctors are rarely held accountable for their mistakes.
Even at prestigious private sector hospitals, malpractice is not too uncommon where doctors at times do not follow the most basic of health practices. It is often those from lower socioeconomic classes that face the negative consequences of medical malpractice as government hospitals mostly serve lower income groups and often provide compromised care due to heavy patient load. A skill lab at a public hospital, therefore, is quite an accomplishment as it will fulfil a very relevant need of enhancing the skills of doctors in the country, especially those who are responsible for hundreds of patients every week at busy government hospitals. There are several areas in which Pa
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kistan lacks in 21st century medical practice, whether it is access to advanced technology, research or medical training. The skill lab could provide invaluable training and experience to doctors in KhyberPakhtunkhwa and other parts of the country. In addition, the establishment of the lab at a publicsector institution may help win some trust of the public when it comes to the provision of quality healthcare.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 12th, 2016.
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'Their goal is to make me feel I'm crazy,' tearful Britney Spears tells court
Singer Britney Spears on Wednesday won the right to choose her own lawyer
Reuters July 15, 2021
Singer Britney Spears on Wednesday won the right to choose her own lawyer to help her end a 13yearlong conservatorship and tearfully pleaded for the court to oust her father immediately from the role of controlling her business affairs.
Her father, Jamie Spears, has been a major figure in the conservatorship since he set it up in 2008 when his daughter had a mental health breakdown. He is currently the sole person in charge of her 60 million estate.
"You're allowing my dad to ruin my life," Spears told the Los Angeles judge by phone. "I have to get rid of my dad and charge him with conservatorship abuse," she added.
Speaking for about 10 minutes on Wednesday, Spears, 39, said she had always been "extremely scared of my dad."
She said she was fed up with mul
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tiple psychological evaluations in the last 13 years and wanted the conservatorship brought to an end without another one.
Im not a perfect person.. but their goal is to make me feel like Im crazy," Spears said. Details of Spears' mental health issues have never publicly been disclosed.
Last month she called the legal arrangement abusive and stupid in a 20minute public address.
Los Angeles Superior Court judge Brenda Penny on Wednesday approved former federal prosecutor Mathew Rosengart to represent Spears going forward. The singer's courtappointed attorney stepped down last week.
Rosengart, who has previously represented Hollywood stars Sean Penn and Steven Spielberg, said his goal was to end the conservatorship.
Does anybody really believe Mr. Spears continued involvement is in the best interest of Britney Spears?, Rosengart said. If he loves his daughter, it is time to step aside.
Rosengart's first job is likely to be filing a formal document asking for the conservatorship to be terminated.
Spears on Wedne
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sday posted video of herself doing cartwheels to celebrate getting what she called "real representation."
"You have no idea what it means to be supported by such awesome fans!!!! God Bless you all!!!!!," she wrote on her Instagram account, adding the FreeBritney hashtag.
In June, the pop star complained of being prevented from marrying or having more children, and said she was compelled to take medication against her will.
Jamie Spears' attorney on Wednesday said that many of the singer's complaints were not valid.
Im not sure Ms. Spears understands she can in fact make medical decisions and can have birth control devices implanted or not," attorney Vivian Thoreen said.
Thoreen said Spears believes her father "is responsible for every bad thing that happened to her and that is the farthest from the truth.
Outside the courthouse, dozens of fans held a rally, chanting "Free Britney" and calling for the conservatorship to end. A smaller rally took place near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC.
"If you look a
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t her, she looks tired. She just wants her life back and I understand that completely," said fan Christina Goswick.
Penny made no decisions on requests for 247 security following death threats against those involved in the conservatorship.
Jodi Montgomery, who is tasked with the pop star's personal care, Jamie Spears, Ingham and the singer's sister Jamie Lynn Spears have all received threatening calls and messages that have escalated since the pop star's address to the judge on June 23, according to court documents.
The next hearing in the case was set for September 29.
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Police Inspector dismissed, to face trial over killing of five persons in Enugu
by Femi Osinusi
A Police Inspector who allegedly shot and killed five person and injured four others in Enugu State has been dismissed while he is also to face prosecution over the incident.
Assistant InspectorGeneral of Police in charge of Zone 13, Mr Muri Musa, on Friday approved the the dismissal of the Inspector, Edem Ebong who llegedly shot and killed five persons and injured four others at Golf Estate, Enugu metropolis, on June 20, 2021.
This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, in Enugu.
Ndukwe said the AIG also approved that Ebong, who was attached to the Special Protection Unit SPU, Base 9, Umuahia, Abia State, be prosecuted.
The Enugu State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that the Assistant InspectorGeneral of Police incharge of Zone 13, Anambra State, AIG Muri Umar Musa, has approved the recommended punishment of d
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ismissal from the Nigeria Police Force and prosecution of Inspector Edem Ebong, hitherto attached to Special Protection Unit, SPU, Base 9 Umuahia, for the offence of murder.
The approval is sequel to the commands conclusion of disciplinary trial and thorough investigation launched into the case of alleged shooting and killing of five persons as well as the injury of four others for no justifiable reasons, by the Inspector at Golf Estate, Enugu, on 20062021.
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Alhambra Theater
Courtesy of the El Paso History Alliance
The Trost Trost designed Palace Theater, located at 209 S. El Paso Street, was opened in August, 1914 as the Alhambra Theater. This may be one of the firms most discussed designs, featured in architectural websites as a stunning example of Moorish architecture; also featured in historic theater websites as a classic early 19th Century venue.
The theater is most wellknown to El Pasoans as the Palace Theater, the name it bore from 1920 until 1993. The building stands today, an iconic display of the creativity of the firm of Trost Trost. For more information, visit httpswww.facebook.comTrostSocietyposts3043676915750354 and httpswww.henrytrost.orgbuildingspalacetheatrealhambratheatre
Alhambra Theater was last modified November 12th, 2021 by admin
Other Names Palace Theater; Tricky Falls; Abundant Living Faith Center Downtown Campus
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Construction Date Aug 1, 1914
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DMax 22 has always been singing in a bathroom, just for himself. When his grandma and friends overheard his singing, they convinced him he had natural talent. The encouragement prompted DMax to start writing songs in his native French and posting them on YouTube and Instagram.
Born in Chad, Africa, as a female named Diane, DMax was only eight months old when his mother abandoned him. Raised by his grandma, she was the central point of his life, making him everything he is today. When his family turned against him, she was the one that always stood up and fought for him.
During his childhood and teenage years, DMax received a lot of rejection and bad treatment simply for being himself. Even after moving to Tunisia and later Ivory Coast, he still did not feel welcome. The challenges of growing up in a black household and transitioning into a male were all factors that intensified DMaxs insecurities. He avoide
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d approaching people, fearing they would judge him. There was no one he could trust.
It was his grandmas idea that DMax goes studying abroad. Even after retiring, she worked hard to support him financially and ensure he could pursue his studies. DMax got accepted into Film and Digital Production in London. When he arrived there, he was all alone and spoke little English.
Looking for opportunities to enter the music world, DMax saw the ad for the Expression Project on True Cadences Instagram page and decided to join, hoping it would help him become less shy and develop his career on the stage. In his first TC baseline performance, DMax was very scared and timid. With a quiet voice, he sang the entire song standing on one spot while covering his eyes with a hat.
He has been wearing the hat ever since he was very young. It has become a part of his personality that protects him from getting hurt. He is someone who cannot hide his emotions, but with a hat, no one can read his face. He would wear it to become anoth
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er person.
Even more difficult than overcoming his selfdoubt was convincing DMaxs grandma of how serious he felt about music. Initially, he had promised her to only have music on the side while focusing on his degree. However, in True Cadence, he found people willing to help him work on his music and build up on it. Eventually, he decided to write his grandma a song. When she heard him play it, her eyes beamed with joy, and she gave DMax her approval to progress with music.
An opportunity presented itself to take DMaxs music to the next level True Cadence directed its participants toward the Youth Music NextGen Fund, and DMax started working with his grandma on the application. She advised him to ask TCs founder Manny for help, ensuring the application shed light on his musical abilities. Shortly after, DMaxs grandma died.
A heart sank beneath the surface, heavy and swollen. The closest person DMax has ever had was suddenly gone. He worked on the application because of her, but what is the point of it now? Ho
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wever, Manny reminded him of something his grandma gave him her approval to make music because she believed in him; he must work hard to make sure she is proud of him, wherever she is now.
Upon hearing this, deep down, an unconceivable power was evoked in DMax, pushing through the grief, driving him forward; he knew he had to fight. He had a goal in mind, more crystal clear than ever to make his grandma proud. And he did DMax was awarded the Youth Music NextGen Fund, making him jump ecstatically and hope that his grandma was somewhere out there, smiling back at him.
With this belief in heart, DMax is diligently working on his debut EP, Amethyst, which he dedicates to his grandma. Amethyst is a birthstone for February, the month when DMaxs grandma was born. The stone represents their relationship and the strength they had to overcome all the hardships they had faced throughout their lives, never giving up. Although DMax sings and raps in French, his debut EP will also feature British musicians. As a result,
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the EP will present a crossnational blend of English and French, which according to DMax, will lead to something truly explosive.
Equally explosive was DMaxs transformation throughout the programme. When DMax performs now, he is an entirely different person he looks at people, dances and moves around the stage, and shares his emotions with people without being shy or scared. In his recent performance session, he has even put his hat down although he still tries to find the right balance It is fine to share emotions, but it is not something I want to do all the time sometimes I wear a hat when I feel like it is time to keep it for myself, and other times, I will share it.
Finding True Cadence changed everything for DMax. Now, he is surrounded by people who believe in him, especially Manny, who supports him daily and tells him he is worth it. True Cadence is a family I have never expected to have, so being a part of it is more than I could imagine it is a victory.
The Expression Project is coming to an end,
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but DMaxs journey on TC has only just begun he is ready to learn along the way and discover things about himself. Currently, Manny is overlooking DMaxs process of creating Amethyst. In the meantime, we can watch out for DMaxs single Prince, which will also be accompanied by a music video.
Our Founder, Manny, reflects on DMaxs achievements on the programme before handing him the TC Significant Achievement Award.
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The Land of The Vikings
Posted May 8, 2015 by Erik Seatren
Who has not heard of the Vikingsthe dauntless searovers, who in the days of long ago were the dread of Northern Europe? We English should know something of them, for Viking blood flowed in the veins of many of our ancestors. And these fierce fighting men came in their ships across the North Sea from Norway on more than one occasion to invade England. But they came once too often, and were thoroughly defeated at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, when, as will be remembered, Harald the Hard, King of Norway, was killed in attempting to turn his namesake, King Harold of England, off his throne.
Norwegian historians, however, do not say very much about this particular invasion. They prefer to dwell on the great deeds of another King Harald, who was called Fairhair, and who began his reign some two hundred years earlier. This Harald was only a boy of ten years of age when he came to the throne, but he determined to increase the size of his kingdom, which was t
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hen but a small one, so he trained his men to fight, built grand new ships, and then began his conquests.
Norway was at that time divided up into a number of districts or small kingdoms, each of which was ruled over by an Earl or petty King, and it was these rulers whom Harald set to work to subdue. He intended to make one united kingdom of all Norway, and he eventually succeeded in doing so. But he had many a hard fight; and if the Sagas, as the historical records of the North are called, speak truly, he fought almost continuously during twelve long years before he had accomplished his task, and even then he was only just twentyone years of age.
Gyda Warmonger
They say that he did all these wonderful things because a girl, named Gyda, whom he wanted to marry, refused to have anything to say to him until he had made himself King of a really big kingdom. He made a vow that he would not comb or cut his hair until he had conquered the whole country. He led his men to victory after victory, and at length fought
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his last great battle at Hafrsfjord to the south of Stavanger. The seafight was desperate and long, but Haralds fleet succeeded in overpowering that of the enemy, and Sulki, King of Rogaland, as well as Erik, King of Hardanger, were slain. Then Harald cut and dressed his hair, the skalds composed poems in honour of the event, and for ever after he was known as Fairhair.
He was truly a great Viking, and he did not rest content with the conquest of Norway alone; for he brought his ships across the North Sea and conquered the Isle of Man, the Hebrides, the Shetlands, and the Orkneys, and he lived to the age of eightythree.
Then there are the stories of the two OlafsOlaf Tryggvasson and Olaf the Saint, each of whom took part in many a fight on British soil, each of whom was the champion of Christianity in Norway and fought his way to the throne, and each of whom fell in battle under heroic circumstances, the one at Svold A.D. 1000, the other at Sticklestad A.D. 1030. To us it is interesting to know that King Olaf
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Tryggvasson, on one of his early Viking expeditions, was baptized in the Scilly Isles, that as his second wife he married an Irish Princess, and that for some time he lived in Dublin. To the Norwegians he is a Norse hero of the greatest renown, who during his short reign of barely five years never ceased to force Christianity on the heathen population, and who, at the age of thirtyone, came to an untimely end. His fleet was ambuscaded and surrounded, and when his men had made their last stand he refused to surrender. Neither would he suffer the ignominy of capture or death at the hands of his enemies; so, with shield and sword in hand, and in full armour, he leaped overboard, and immediately sank. For years afterwards his faithful people believed that he would appear again, and many fancied that, on occasions, their heros spirit visited them.
Everyone knows the old triumphant line, London Bridge is broken down, yet few are aware that the words are translated from an old Norse song, and fewer still could say
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who broke down the bridge. The story goes that this was accomplished by the other Olaf, afterwards known as St. Olaf. He and his Vikings had allied themselves with Etheldred the Unready against the Danes, who held the Thames above London Bridge. The bridge itself, which in those days was a rough wooden structure, was densely packed with armed men, prepared to resist the advance of the combined fleets. But Olaf drove his stout ships against it, made them fast to the piers, hoisted all his sail and got out his oars, and succeeded in upsetting the bridge into the river, thus securing victory for Etheldred. But that was before Olaf gained the throne of Norway. What he did as King of that country would take too long to tell here. Every district of Norway possesses legends bearing on his visits when engaged in converting the people to Christianity, and describing his powers of working miracles. Everywhere the name of St. Olaf still remains engraven on the country. His death, however, was that of a soldieron the bat
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tlefield; and the lance which Norways patron saint carried in his last fight may even now be seen by the altar in Trondhjem Cathedral.
It was St. Olafs halfbrother, Harald the Hard, who fell, as we have said, at Stamford Bridge, when attempting the invasion of England in 1066. But all this is history nearly a thousand years old, and the stirring tales of the Vikings are fully recorded, and may be read in the Sagas. Ten centuries have changed the order of things. Today we have, in our turn, become the invaders, albeit full of peace and goodwill; and over the same seas upon which once danced Long Ship, Serpent, and Dragon, our great ugly, smoky steamers now plough their way.
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Large cities have a vast population of animals, particularly Birds which pose as a challenge to the residents of these cities. These animals are ferocious and go to any lengths to get food and shelter. Along with being ferocious animals, they are the carriers of germs and are responsible for the spread of infectious diseases.
Open spaces like the roof, balconies, air ducts, open windows serve as the entry point into our homes for these creatures. They make our homes their homes by entering through small open spaces, open windows, air ducts, balconies and other open spaces. Along with birds, large cities are home antisocial elements who are always to looking to cause problems and issues. This includes breaking into homes and buildings, theft and many more. The simple solution is the installation of AntiBird spikes. These are designed to prevent birds from sitting on walls and they are so sharp that they serve a dual purpose of preventing people from climbing over walls.
Major Problems caused by Birds
Nesting
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Birds are on the lookout for safe places to build their nests and lay eggs. This includes places like roofs, corners of rooms, air ducts and vents, crawl spaces, balconies etc. Once the nest is built, it is impossible to remove it without causing additional damage.
Fouling Where there are birds, there are bird droppings. These bird droppings are unhygienic, unsafe and even filthy. It is very difficult to clean and has a very bad smell which easily spreads throughout the building. These droppings are a breeding ground for many types of disease causing parasites which could affect humans and cause damage.
Physical Damage Birds cause a lot of physical and property damage during their infestation of a building. They pull out wires and other similar structures during their effort to build a nest. Roof top gardens and gardens in the balconies are under constant threat from birds looking to cause destruction in an attempt to consume it as food.
Spread of Diseases through insects and parasites It is a wellknown f
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act that birds are the carriers of thousands of germs, insects and bacteria. These microorganisms are known to be disease causing and can spread to human very quickly resulting in a huge medical crisis.
Consumption of Stored food Storage rooms are the ideal place for birds to build their nests. These rooms are safe for their young and offer a constant source of food to these birds. Once inside these rooms, destruction is guaranteed.
Aggressive Behaviour Birds with eggs or young are known to be aggressive in an attempt to keep them safe. This aggressive behaviour results in these birds attacking people and causing damage.
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Home Appliances Why are Crawl Space Dehumidifiers So Expensive? Is It Worth?
Why are Crawl Space Dehumidifiers So Expensive? Is It Worth?
Investing in a dehumidifier is the best way to keep your bed linen or curtains out of molds and dust mites. It also reduces the amount of dust in your interior, and if you have Asthma or are allergic to dust, it will provide you with a comfortable stay. These machines attract water vapor, condense it using the coolant coils and then remove water to a container that the users have to empty regularly. You can find many types of dehumidifiers in the market, and you should select the appropriate one that matches your requirement. Why are crawl space dehumidifiers so expensive? Meanwhile, we invite you to read through the following lines if you are stuck on this question.
Is 70 Humidity Too High for Crawl Space?
You must keep the relative humidity of the crawl space not too high and not too low. When the RH value goes above 60 and reaches a level like 70, that means the air has
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more water vapor. What will happen when the air in a crawl space is near the saturated level of humidity? You could see an excessive and fast spread of mold and mildew in the wooden planks or the concrete surfaces.
Mold will make wood decay, and your basement will face structural changes eventually. When it comes to concrete, the effect of mold will make the surface more porous as a result of deterioration. If you do not treat the affected area with a mold remover, it will continue to the interior of the concrete structure and make the damage severe.
Therefore, it is evident that the crawl spaces relative humidity must be less than 70. But you need to be aware not to make it too low as 5 because extreme dryness in the air will excessively remove water content in wood and cause cracks and shrinkage. The ideal levels are between 45 55. You can keep a thermo hygrometer in your crawl space to take the humidity values and adjust a favorable humidity percentage.
Can you Use Regular Dehumidifier in Crawl Space?
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n it comes to regulating the crawl space humidity, regular dehumidifiers you use inside your rooms are a big nono. Regular dehumidifiers are not capable of managing the moisture levels under your crawl space as they are not initially designed with such capacity. Therefore, they will be insufficient to attract all the moisture in the larger volume of air prevailing under a building. Normal dehumidifiers will not be able to work continuously to convert the high percentages of moisture under crawl spaces.
A regular dehumidifier is suitable only for your houses slightly damp areas and interior rooms. But never use a dehumidifier you bought for home use under the crawl space to get a perfect result. You cannot prevent mold growth if you use such a lowcapacity dehumidifier in the crawl space. Molds have a highly progressive spreading ability and thus present a risk of damaging the buildings structure in a shorter time than you think.
What is the Difference Between Crawl Space Dehumidifier vs Regular Dehumidifier?
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regular dehumidifier will be in the range of 30 pints 70 pints. Lets take a 30pint dehumidifier. Here the capacity is 30 pints nearly 4.5 gallons per day for an area of about 1500 square feet. This is exactly not enough for a crawl space that contaminates a lot of moisture and is larger than a regular room in a house. The recommended capacity of a suitable humidifier is 70 pints per 7000 square feet. You could easily find a crawl space dehumidifier that satisfies these recommended rates.
You are free to use more than 70 pints too. But ensure you do not exceed the lower margin of the relative humidity. Excessive condensation will make the wooden planks or the concrete slab crack due to low moisture percentages present in the material.
Think about a knife you use in cutting vegetables. Can it be used in cutting a huge tree in your garden? A similar scenario could be seen here too. Your interior dehumidifier is designed to be used in rooms covered with walls and insulation. They cannot be used in harsh environm
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ental conditions prevailing within a crawl space. Crawl space dehumidifiers are rugged and designed specially to withstand harsh weather conditions.
If you use a regular dehumidifier in a crawl space, you must expect a huge decrement in the condition and performance with time, and you will have to repair it often. Such pitiful events will not be faced with a crawl space dehumidifier.
You cannot use a regular dehumidifier continuously. But a crawl space will need a continuous worker as per the changes in the open atmosphere.
Are Crawl Space Dehumidifiers Worth It?
Wood rotting and deterioration of concrete basements will affect the integrity of your house or building. If the basement is damaged, the weightbearing ability of the basement will decrease. Hence, it has a high potential of collapsing the building. If you use a crawl space dehumidifier, there will be no more moisture matters, and you can sleep peacefully every night without the fear of mold attacks.
Regular dehumidifiers are not constant workers. Bu
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t this issue has been overcome in crawl space dehumidifiers. Usual dehumidifiers designed for insulated rooms cannot withstand the weather conditions in your basement. Hence, they will end in failures, and you will have to go for an HVAC technician often. Investing in a crawl space dehumidifier will save your time and money.
Why are Crawl Space Dehumidifiers So Expensive?
You know that the surrounding in a crawl space is often subject to high heat, heavy rains, and snow. Regular dehumidifiers do not present conditions to withstand harsh climates. But crawl space dehumidifiers are made with modified features that make the device work continuously in challenging climates.
The quality and durability of the parts used in manufacturing crawl space dehumidifiers are high. That has made those pricier than the regular ones. But you will soon realize the advantage of a specially designed dehumidifier for crawl space, as there will be no breakdowns.
As per the knowledge so far, you know that a regular dehumidifier only
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has the ability to convert less amount of moisture to water in a day. But a crawl space dehumidifiers functionality is more advanced than that and sufficient to manage the wide space under your house.
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J.M.W. Turners poetic visualization of British history
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tment of European Paintings. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY. Through Jan. 6, 2008. In a wacky installation that reminds me of the time my exhusband rearranged my
J.M.W. Turner,National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. Oct. 1Jan. 6, 2008. See images of Turner paintings from the National Gallerys collection. In the upcomng New Yorker, Simon Schama tells Turners story. When the Houses of Parliament caught fire, on the night of October 16, 1834, Turner, along with a throng
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How to reduce prolactin levels naturally
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Prolactin levels in the body become high during late pregnancy and breastfeeding. Though, prolactin levels can be increased when you are not pregnant or breastfeeding, which can cause some complications. Infertility, PCOS, and irregular periods are all symptoms of having high prolactin levels while not breastfeeding or enduring pregnancy. Prolactin is mainly released during the pregnancy. So, the mother can feed their baby. But the longterm release of this home can create many complicacies, especially hormonal imbalance. There are various types of treatment available. Reducing the protection level, natural treatment of best try medicine like Blue Pill online Fildena 100 is more effective than medicine. Now, most doctors prefer natural treatment.
Blood sugar can create various problem along with increasing the level of Prolactin. Balancing or maintaining blood sugar is an excellent way to redu
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ce prolactin levels naturally. As high Blood sugar is considered to be one of the main reasons for not reducing prolactin
Research reveals that high prolactin levels can be caused by glucose insensitivity. It happens due to Healthy fatty acid levels, decreased insulin receptors, or complications arising from improper insulin binding. So it is proven that balancing the blood sugar can lower the prolactin level naturally.
Vitex is a widely used in all over the world as a herbal medicine. Chaste tree, chaste berry, and monks pepper are common words that relate to Vitex. It is actually a medicinal plant that has been cultivated in the Mediterranean and Western Asia. It is used in manufacturing different types of medicines and other treatments, such as relieving the numerous symptoms of various diseases and reducing the prolactin level. Most of the medicinal components of the plant come from the essential oils and flavonoids present in it naturally. Due to this features, Vitex can lower prolactin level naturally b
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y decreasing the dopaminergic effects. The study reveals that Vitex can inhibit prolactin secretion that helps to lower down PMS symptoms. You should remember Vitex cannot work well for lowering prolactin levels if your body releases the luteinizing hormone LH in a high level, another reproductive hormone. This hormone is released from the pituitary. medicines available instore or online to buy. Among them below are some highly recommended medicines Like Vidalista 20
Reducing or quitting alcohol, especially beer, can lower down prolactin levels in the body. Barley, the active ingredient of the beer, can stimulate the amount of prolactin in the body. Due to this reason, still, beer is prescribed to increase milk production when the mother needs to breastfeed her baby. Sometime mother feels difficulties for breast feeding. You can lower the prolactin level naturally The most recommended medicines are Cenforce 100 blue tablets is an FDAapproved and effective tablet that helps by removing the beer from your Healt
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h. These two products contain more gluten. If your body is glutensensitive, the excess presence of gluten as a result of taking this product may increase prolactin levels. It is because gluten can cause inflammation in the intestines and further increases blood pressure. Experiments have shown that alcohol, in general, is a substance that increases prolactin levels. A study shows that people who drink 5g kg of alcohol have significantly increased prolactin levels in their bodies. This effect helps to alter the levels of dopamine in the hypothalamus. So you need to cut down the habit of taking alcohol regular basis if you want to decrease the prolactin level Get More Info Viste Online Store From Generic villa.
Vitamin B6 acts as a miracle in reducing prolactin levels by increasing the neurotransmitter dopamine. Study shows that the people who take vitamin C almost daily their prolactin levels are reduced by about 70 from normal. If you have been struggling with this problem for long time, it is recommended to
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Mindful movement is an exercise where you can use your body as your own and the body will listen to you. Because you have to pay attention to the movement in this exercise, if you are more attentive to doing the Meditative movements, it can encourage you to listen to what your body wants, instead of forcing it to do the work that it does not want. This type of exercise is beneficial in reducing prolactin naturally as it will help to relieve stress and also help to reduce the level of prolactin naturally. You should also avoid any thoughts that may confuse you, as this will help lower prolactin levels.
Another effective way to reduce prolactin naturally is to reduce stress. During times of stress, our body naturally releases high levels of cortisol. One is the stress hormone, which helps our body to survive in threatening situations. As the body begins to do many other things, this hormone will help fight stress. The different studies show that
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high levels of prolactin are emitted to gain homeostasis under highpressure conditions.
Excessive stress slows down the immune system. The presence of prolactin helps to boost the immune system. One study found that if a person suffers from childhood trauma, they are more likely to have high prolactin levels in later life. If you want to control anxiety and stress, you need to pay attention to proper sleep at night, eating frequent meals, mindful movement, meditation, gentle exercise, yoga, meditation, and walking a long way slowly.
Prolactin levels increase in the body due to chronic kidney disease or liver failure. So if you see any symptoms, you must be diagnosed. However, if you think your body has high prolactin levels for no apparent reason, you should get tested as soon as possible.
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According to a recent survey in US hospitals, the rate of adult patient readmission within 30 days of discharge is 14.9 and is growing year after year. So, it has become a difficult task for the hospitals to identify the possibility of readmission, and to overcome this issue we have used a Machine Learning Model that helps in predicting the possibilities based on the historical data.
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Tuesday briefing Why the Turkey and Syria earthquake was a catastrophe
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Good morning. A little over 24 hours after the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, there is very little good news. The death toll has passed 4,300 this morning, with thousands more injured, many more trapped in the rubble, and thousands of buildings in ruins.
A massive rescue effort is underway, with 13,000 more rescue workers, including volunteers, on their way from Istanbul. But conditions are hampering that work on both sides of the border, with anger in some areas that no help has yet arrived. Last night, the World Health Organisation warned that the toll could pass 20,000.
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoan said that it was the worst disaster to hit the country since 1939, and in Syria, a volunteer with the White Helmets rescue group, Ismail Alabdullah, said We are used to digging people out of the rubble but this is different The
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