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Reading 1: Mechanics: A Rising Middle Class
The age of glaciers left New England with many steeply falling streams that were well suited to water-powered activities. Soon after settling the region, the colonists of New England began to build water mills to process grain, lumber, and iron-goods. However, harsh weather often limited mobility, and early transportation routes were primitive and unreliable. As a result, manufacturing remained isolated and self-sufficient.
The situation changed drastically following Samuel Slater's construction of a water-powered cotton carding and spinning mill in 1790 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The Blackstone River Valley became a center for industrial growth and technological innovation. Textile, tool, machine, hat, and shoe factories filled the region. Increased investment and industrialization led to large urban centers of production linked by improving transportation. Worcester, Massachusetts, is an example of this change in the American scene.
Worcester did not have streams for large mills or reliable, cheap transportation, so it remained rural in character after the lower Blackstone River Valley began to experience industrial development. Transportation was finally improved by the completion of the Blackstone Canal in 1828. The canal paralleled the Blackstone River and connected tiny Worcester, Massachusetts, to Providence, Rhode Island, a major port. Although it could only be used seasonally, the canal triggered rapid growth in the previously agricultural village. Worcester's population grew from less than 3,000 in 1819 to 7,000 in 1840.
Improvements in the steam engine provided better solutions to Worcester's power and transportation problems. The steam engine generated power for factories, while the steam locomotive offered fast, inexpensive, year-round transportation. Major rail lines completed in the 1830s and 1840s connected Worcester to distant markets. Population growth accelerated, and by 1890, Worcester's population numbered 80,000.
At the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, mill owners hired farmers and agricultural workers from nearby. These laborers had to master the discipline of working on a factory schedule, rather than the rhythms of the agrarian calendar, and learn how to run the complicated machinery in the mills. The ever increasing need for more sophisticated material, machinery, and tools in the rapidly developing industries challenged early craftsmen. The most successful of these early "mechanics" soon became inventors, entrepreneurs, and directors of large scale enterprises. They attained a social status equal to that of the earlier aristocrats and landed gentry.
Among the most successful entrepreneurs was Ichabod Washburn (1798-1868). The young man arrived in Worcester from his blacksmithing apprenticeship in nearby Leicester "with no money, but a fortune in my hands."¹ Washburn made his fortune by inventing industrial machinery, most notably the drawing block, which revolutionized the method for making wire. He and an associate formed the Washburn and Moen Company, which became a world leader in manufacturing wire products such as carding wire for cotton mills, piano and corset wires, and telegraph and barbed wire. This self-made man was a generous philanthropist who supported the abolitionist and temperance movements, gave generously to Lincoln College (renamed Washburn College) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and helped to found Worcester's Mechanics Association.
In late 1841, some of the mechanics of Worcester decided to found an association to help educate the city's industrial workers. They formed a committee to draft a constitution for the organization; Ichabod Washburn served as chairman. By February 1842, the Worcester County Mechanics Association had attracted more than a 100 members. Like many mutual aid societies, the Mechanics Association provided assistance to disabled members as well as to the widows and families of deceased members. The Association was particularly active in educating its members. It collected technical books and manuals for a library that members could use to help expand their knowledge of machinery and manufacturing procedures. Members could take individual classes to learn skills such as mechanical drawing and blueprint reading or even follow a diploma course. The Association also held Mechanics Fairs, public exhibitions of mechanical and manufactured arts featuring new inventions and products. Members and the general public could also attend debates, abolition and temperance lectures, and scientific demonstrations sponsored by the Mechanics Association.
Questions for Reading 1
1. Why did Worcester remain rural after other parts of the Blackstone River Valley became industrialized? How and when did this change?
2. What did the term "mechanic" mean in the 19th century? What does it mean today?
3. What benefits did members of the Mechanics Association enjoy? What benefits did the community of Worcester enjoy from having a substantial number of mechanics as residents?
Reading 1 was compiled from standard references about the Industrial Revolution in the United States; Henry T. Cheever, Autobiography And Memorials Of Ichabod Washburn, Showing how a great business was developed and large wealth acquired for the uses of benevolence (Boston: D. Lothrop and Company, 1878); and Margaret A. Erskine, Mechanics Hall (Worcester, Mass.: Worcester Bicentennial Commission, 1977).
¹ Henry T. Cheever, Autobiography And Memorials Of Ichabod Washburn, Showing how a great business was developed and large wealth acquired for the uses of benevolence (Boston: D. Lothrop and Company, 1878), 42.
¹ Henry T. Cheever, Autobiography And Memorials Of Ichabod Washburn, Showing how a great business was developed and large wealth acquired for the uses of benevolence (Boston: D. Lothrop and Company, 1878), 42.


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It sounds like something out of a horror story: Jasmine Santana was snorkeling off the coast of Southern California's Catalina Island when she spotted a half-dollar sized eye staring up at her.
It wasn't a Halloween prank, though, but the body of a giant oarfish resting on the sandy bottom in about 20 feet of water. Instead of panicking at the sight of the sea creature, Santana called in the troops. After all, she is a marine science instructor at the Catalina Island Marine Institute. Even as such, she had probably never seen anything like this 18-foot oarfish before. The elusive sea creatures live thousands of feet deep in the ocean and are rarely seen alive or dead.
"It just amazed me," said Jeff Chace, director of the Catalina Island Marine Institute, speaking to the LA Times, adding that this is a once-in-a-lifetime discovery.
It took 15 people to lug the giant oarfish out of the ocean, but for an oarfish, 18 feet is nothing. The creatures are the longest bony fish in the world, known to reach 56 feet in length. The oarfish is also known as a ribbon fish, or sometimes the king of herrings due its impressive size, which also makes it the most likely basis for stories about sea serpents.
The rare fish apparently died of natural causes.
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How to Prevent Walking Pain and Injuries
Walking is a great way to lose weight, but you may encounter issues. Follow our expert tips for avoiding aches and pains.
Shin Splints
What it feels like: A dull aching pain in the front of your lower leg between the knee and ankle.
Is it serious? No, but the injury can progress into a stress fracture if you keep exercising.
What causes it: Shin splints occur when tissue between leg muscles and the shinbone (tibia) become inflamed. When it comes to walking, the repeated motion of your legs hitting a hard surface can provoke this stress injury. "Shin splints especially tend to happen if you start to walk aggressively and haven't been walking for a long time." says Jessica Flynn, MD, a sports and dance medicine expert at Lahey Clinic in Boston.
How to prevent it: If you're new to exercising, aim to walk just 15 to 20 minutes a day and gradually build to longer periods of time. And, says Dr. Flynn, make sure you have properly fitting, supportive footwear. Your sneakers should be roomy enough so your toes don't touch the front, but not so large that your heel slips out when you walk. Running and walking stores usually have knowledgeable staffers who can fit you with a good pair.
How to treat it: Rest from fitness activity, advises Brian Donley, MD, director of the Center for Foot and Ankle Surgery at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Icing right after a workout may also help. Shin splints take anywhere from one to six weeks to heal.
Knee Pain
What it feels like: Your knee aches and may throb or swell.
Is it serious? It's usually not, but talk to your doctor, especially if you have trouble walking or bearing weight.
What causes it: There are many reasons for knee pain, but walkers can usually blame it on inflammation from overuse, says Dr. Flynn. Common underlying problems include tendinitis, osteoarthritis, and Runner's Knee, a term referring to misalignment of the kneecap. Overpronation, when your feet roll inward when you walk, can also strain your knee.
How to prevent it: Your quads control kneecap movement, so strengthen those muscles. Try lying flat on your back, lifting one leg 45 degrees off the floor quickly, then slowly letting it down until your heel is one inch from the floor. Repeat 10 times for three sets. If you overpronate when you walk, an orthotic inserted into your shoe may correct your form and keep your kneecap in line, according to Dr. Donley.
How to treat it: "Back down on exercise until your pain gets better," says Dr. Donley. An over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication, such as Motrin, can bring relief and reduce swelling. Chronic knee pain sufferers may sometimes require steroid injections.
Stress Fractures
What it feels like: Throbbing pain and usually swelling in the foot or ankle that progressively worsens the more you walk on it.
Is it serious? No, but see an orthopedic surgeon if you're experiencing these symptoms.
What causes it: A stress fracture is a tiny crack in a bone that may or may not show up on an x-ray. "When it comes to walking, small, repetitive forces fatigue the bone," says Dr. Donley. When one becomes overloaded from absorbing the impact of your feet hitting the ground, it literally breaks. Women over 40 are more prone to stress fractures, thanks to bone density issues.
How to prevent it: Up your mileage gradually so your skeleton can sustain long treks. Practice good bone health by getting enough calcium and Vitamin D in your diet, and make sure your walking shoes have good shock absorption—another reason to take extra care when selecting sneakers.
How to treat it: More rest: Stress fractures typically require you to take four to six weeks off the injured foot to heal completely. Depending on the severity of the injury, you may be put in a cast or walking boot. When you start walking again, your doctor may advise you to wear an orthotic for additional support. In rare cases, surgery is needed to insert pins that help the fracture heal.
Blisters, Calluses, and Corns
What they feel like: Blisters are swellings filled with fluid which may or may not cause pain. A callus is a thickening of skin that is usually caused by pressure and can hurt when something rubs against it. A corn is the central core area of a callus that extends deeply and is commonly found on top of the toe.
Are they serious? No, unless they become infected. If you see redness or swelling, talk to your doctor.
What causes them: Ill-fitting shoes are probably the culprits. Friction can create all three conditions, especially when your feet repeatedly rub against the insides of your footwear.
How to prevent them: "The first most essential piece of walking equipment is a well-fitted, well-supportive walking sneaker," says Bryan Markinson, DPM, Chief of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at the Leni and Peter W. May Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. Look for footwear with a rigid sole and a back that hugs the outside of your heel. If you're prone to corns, make sure the top of the shoe is high enough to accommodate your toes. Keeping your feet dry can also stave off blisters. Invest in wicking socks that remove moisture from skin, rather than cotton or nylon socks that let your feet sit in sweat.
How to treat them: Whatever you do, don't pop a blister—that could lead to infection, according to Dr. Markinson. Put on a clean bandage on it, instead. When it bursts on its own, leave the skin on to act as its own sterile dressing. Moisturizing lotions, like AmLactin, soften corns and calluses, while lubricating ointments, like Vaseline, reduce friction around them when you're wearing shoes. If a corn or callus is really bugging you, a podiatrist can shave it down.
Toenail Problems
What it feels like: Tenderness or pain around the toenail.
Is it serious? Walkers can encounter various toenail conditions, including blood blisters, thickened toenails, toenails breaking down, and ingrown toenails, where the toenail pushes into the skin. All can be serious if they become infected, so seek treatment if pain persists more than a couple days. However, if you have diabetes or nerve damage, get your feet checked out immediately.
What causes it: Your sneakers are often to blame. If they're the wrong size, your toes repeatedly hit the front of the shoes, causing trauma to nails.
How to prevent it: Find shoes that fit. "Make sure the shoe is not too large so the foot slides with every step, and not too short because then your toes will hit the end," advises Gregory Clark, DPM, head of the Division of Podiatry at Scripps Clinic Medical Group in La Jolla, California. A little grooming also goes a long way: You can avoid these conditions by clipping toenails so just a small amount of nail extends over the skin. Don't trim nails too deep in the corners—this can cause ingrowns.
How to treat it: Stop exercising if nails are inflamed or painful. Ice and elevate the sore toe. Once the nail feels better, cut it to the proper length. A doctor will trim the affected portion of an ingrown toenail. In extreme cases, he may use local anesthesia to remove an entire side of the nail.
Plantar Fasciitis
What it feels like: Tenderness on the bottom of your foot. It may feel like an ice pick going through your heel, and pain is usually worse in the morning.
Is it serious? No, but see your doctor to rule out something more serious like a stress fracture.
What causes it: The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that stretches along the bottom of the foot and connects the heel to the ball. Every time you take a step, you put that area under stress. People with very high arches, flat feet, or ankles that pronate may be predisposed to this condition, according to Dr. Flynn. Not stretching enough before walking can also bring it on.
How to prevent it: Stretch three times a day, including first thing in the morning and after walking, recommends Dr. Donley. Target the Achilles tendon, calf muscles, and the plantar fascia. One good exercise is standing with your toes on a step, dropping your heels, and holding for a long, slow count to 10.
How to treat it: Take a break from walking. To relieve pain, stretch by rolling your foot on a frozen water bottle or tennis ball. If pain doesn't go away, a doctor may suggest you wear a night splint to stretch your foot, Achilles tendon, and calf while you sleep.
Muscle Cramps
What it feels like: A tight squeezing pain, most commonly in your calf muscles.
Is it serious? Not usually, but see your doctor if the cramp doesn't go away.
What causes it: There are lots of different causes, says Dr. Flynn, but it could be that your muscles just aren't used to exercising—which is why cramps often occur when you're doing something strenuous, like walking uphill. A cramp can also be a sign that you're dehydrated or low in potassium, an electrolyte that comes out in sweat.
How to prevent it: Start your fitness routine slowly and build up to walking longer distances and tougher routes so you don't overwork yourself. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, and get some potassium in your system by eating a banana or sipping a sports drink like Gatorade that's infused with the electrolyte.
How to treat it: "Stop, stretch, and hydrate," says Dr. Flynn. Try the calf stretch from the previous page.
Sprained Ankle
What it feels like: A sharp, sudden pain in the ankle that fades into a dull pain.
Is it serious? A sprain means you have "acutely stretched the ligament," says Dr. Donley. Most aren't serious, but if you have difficulty putting weight on your foot, get it checked out to rule out a fracture.
What causes it: "It's usually a sudden twisting in your ankle and it gives out on you," says Dr. Donley. This often happens when you take an awkward step.
How to prevent it: Watch where you walk. Sprains most commonly occur when you're walking on uneven surfaces like grass or cobblestone. Plan your routes so most are on flat pavement, and use caution when going over rough surfaces. You can also work on strengthening your ankles. Dr. Donley recommends this exercise: Hold a resistance band with your hands and step one foot into it. Kick that leg out to the side against the force of the band pulling it back in. (Your doctor or a therapist can advise you on proper form.)
How to treat it: In most cases, a sprain gets better with time off the foot. Icing and elevating it above your heart can help reduce swelling, according to Dr. Flynn. If pain continues, your doctor may recommend you wear a brace (an Ace bandage or something stiffer) and, in more severe cases, go to physical therapy.
Achilles Tendinitis
What it feels like: Dull or sometimes burning pain in the back of the heel or ankle.
Is it serious? Not usually, but it shouldn't be ignored since a bad injury to the Achilles tendon can require surgery or prolonged therapy. In very rare cases, it can lead to a rupture of the tendon, which calls for immediate surgery.
What causes it: Tight calf muscles. "When we get older, our tendons and ligaments are not as elastic as they can be," says Dr. Clark. Drastically upping your miles without preparing your body for it can also put you at risk.
How to prevent it: Stretch your calves once they're warm, like when you get out of the shower. During your walks, warm up with a five-minute stroll, then stop and stretch. Don't forget to do so at the end of your walk, too. Try this exercise: Stand with your hands against a wall, plant your feet on the ground, and take a big step back with one foot. Hold for 10 seconds, then repeat with the other foot. By now you know the drill, but it's also always a good idea to build up your walking routine gradually.
How to treat it: Rest. Your doctor might suggest you ice the foot or take an anti-inflammatory medication if you experience swelling. A night splint may be recommended to keep the tendon in a lengthened position. When you start walking again, gel heel inserts in your shoe can take pressure off the tendon.
Lower Back Pain
What it feels like: Dull or sharp pain in your lower back, buttocks, or back of leg.
Is it serious? Not usually. These aches most commonly occur in people who have a history of back pain prior to exercise. But get it checked out especially if there is radiating pain, numbness or tingling down the legs, which may signal a pinched nerve. You need to find the root of it to prevent it from getting worse, says Dr. Flynn.
What causes it: Most commonly it's a muscle strain. But it could also mean one of the discs in your back is bulging and pinching a nerve, and the pounding movement of walking aggravates it.
How to prevent it: Make sure your posture is correct when walking; speak to your doctor for suggestions. Lower back pain is also more common in smokers, so don't smoke. Obesity strains those muscles, as well, so eat healthily and keep your weight in check.
How to treat it: If your discomfort is a sudden, one-time injury caused by walking, stop exercising until you speak with your doctor. However, research has shown that moderate activity can alleviate chronic back pain—so if you have a history of it, your best bet may be to lace up those walking shoes and get a little exercise in each day. Depending on your situation, your doctor may recommend physical therapy or steroid injections.
Originally published on FamilyCircle.com in May 2010.
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Bay State economists, politicians optimistic about sequestration
Menino calling on political parties to unite
A recent analysis offers "cautious optimism" that the Massachusetts economy will continue to grow modestly in the coming months, despite the threat posed by automatic federal spending cuts that took effect this weekend.
The editorial board of MassBenchmarks, a journal published by the Donahue Institute at UMass, forecasts a rebound in exports from the state now that the economies of two major trading partners - Europe and China - have begun to stabilize.
The economists also cite the improving real estate market and an unemployment rate that remains below the national average. They say the state has experienced a "reasonably healthy" recovery.
The federal budget sequestration is expected to take a toll on key sectors of the Massachusetts economy, however, including companies and research facilities that rely on defense spending and grants from the National Institutes of Health.
Boston Mayor Tom Menino said the cuts will be felt right away with homeless programs, rental assistance, and Head Start all on the chopping block.
Menino said Saturday he's calling for all parties to come together to get something done.
"Well, it's a very big concern of mine because of the cutbacks it will have in public housing, health care -- things that will affect people's lives," Menino said. "It's a danger for America, and I think that the folks in Washington have to come together on this issue."
Tax expert James Angelini argues the sequestration might not be so bad after all. He said the cuts, if nothing else, will reduce the deficit.
"I'm not unhappy that we're doing something," he said. "Decreasing spending -- approximately two percent -- doesn't seem like a horrible thing to me. Especially when Americans have been asked to increase their social security taxes by two percent."


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Thanks so much Delmy ;) . I love Phillip Lim too ! Un beso :)ReplyDelete
i totally agree :) this is so perfect.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 17, 2009 at 2:58 PM
you have a great blog...love the picsReplyDelete
i love the red accents. i love this collectionReplyDelete
Yes I love the shoes and the metallics!ReplyDelete
I'M IN LOVE !!! :)ReplyDelete
thank you very much!!!ReplyDelete
I love the red for winter!it's fantastic, ahhh! tu también estás fantástica!!!
Such a pleasure to see things I would actually WEAR.ReplyDelete
Amazing!!!! I love all the outfits & the shoes!!! Great post!ReplyDelete
Can this man do no wrong?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 17, 2009 at 6:54 PM
i love the shoes! :)ReplyDelete
I love the frilly shear trousers and all the accessories <3ReplyDelete
Gosh all those shoes!!! Love all the designs!
btw, you Americans are so lucky Delmy... was hoping to purchase those super platforms from Aldo you're wearing in the post below since I've been waiting for a reasonably priced dress down/up platform court shoe for some time now (and they're on sale which is even better!!) but just found out they don't retail over here for whatever reason :-( so annoyed. oh well. you rock them well though girl!ReplyDelete
The shoes are amazeeeeReplyDelete
phillip awe i adore everytthing i love the bag!ReplyDelete
I love the amazing bursts of color in everything! Beautiful!ReplyDelete
lim can do no wrongReplyDelete
love it!
and i really love your blog...i am going to follow you from now on:)
- AnonymousSeptember 17, 2009 at 10:56 PM
those black and red t-strap shoes are delicious! can't wait to get shoes like that. phillip lim is a genius.ReplyDelete
ah delmy, i need advice. what do you do when a girl you work with irritates you to the point of no return... especially when they like to be copycat's!
simple but great!!ReplyDelete
I love philip lim new collection
love the collection!ReplyDelete
specially the shoes, are amazing!!
I agree!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous collection!
Amazing color palette and gorgeous bags! What's not to love.. :o)ReplyDelete
Anonymous: I was in your situation about 3 years ago. All you can do is be professional and ignore them. You don't want to create drama at work. As far as them being copy cats. Be flattered and everyday take it one step ahead. Hope I helped! XOReplyDelete
THE SHOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
Agree, the collection is great. Especially the red booties.. :PReplyDelete
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How do I know my computer is infected?General Symptoms of an infected computer included: • The machine is slower than normal • Random failures and things happening when they shouldn't (e.g. some new viruses put group policy restrictions on your machine to prevent task manager or other diagnostic programs from running). • Task manager shows a high CPU when you think your machine should be idle (e.g. <5%) • Adverts popping up at random • Virus warnings popping up and you're encouraged to pay for this program to clean the viruses • Internet pages redirected or blocked to sites filled with adverts, or fake sites promoting bogus antivirus or helpful removal tools, or are blocked altogether • Increased startup time, when you have not been installing any applications (or patches) • Your computer usually doesn't perform in the manner it is now What risks of having an infected computer? If your computer isn't fortified against the most recent viruses, you leave your system wide open making your computer vulnerable to identity thieves and hackers.
What can I do to protect myself? Install antivirus software on your computer and run daily updates. The campus provides free antivirus for staff and faculty work computers, and recommends free antivirus software for student and home computers.
How do I know if I have antivirus software on my computer? Open the notification area in the tray on the bottom of the page. If you are running Forefront on your Windows computer you will see a green icon with an arrow. For security essentials look for a castle. The icon color represents the status of your computer. Green indicates protected, yellow indicates your computer is potentially unprotected and read indicates you at risk. A computer with a properly installed antivirus software will generally prompt you to update the program every once and a while. If your computer doesn't ask you to update virus definitions, you may not have virus software properly installed.
How do I get rid of the malware or virus?Depending upon whether you have malware on your computer or a virus dictates the steps you need to take to remove the unwanted software. Make sure your infected system remains disconnected from the internet while it is infected. This will prevent it from being able to download new editions of viruses or other unwanted software. If you are connecting the infected hard drive to a clean system in order to scan it, make sure that you update the virus definitions for all the products that you will be using to scan the infected drive. Some unwanted software is very good at avoiding scanners and detection. It is possible that once your computer is infected it can install rootkits or similar to stay invisible. Just one virus or malware on the system may be able to download and install all the latest editions of the unwanted software again. It these cases it is best to reinstall the operating system from scratch.
Who can I contact for help?If you would like additional information or would like assistance, please visit the Online Technical Support Center at www.bsu.edu/helpdesk or call the Technology HelpDesk at 765-285-1517.


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When vacationing in the West Palm Beach area there is plenty to do…here is a short list of things you don't want to miss!
Spend the day at Lion Country Safari Florida's only drive-through safari and walk-through amusement park. Spend the day on safari with over 900 animals; animal displays and encounters, animal feeding experiences, 5 rides, water sprayground, food, shopping and more. Fun for all ages…you are sure to have a memorable experience at Lion Country Safari.
Norton Museum of Art – Since its founding in 1941, The Norton Museum of Art has grown and evolved to become one of Florida's major cultural institutions. The Museum is internationally known for its distinguished permanent collection featuring American Art, Chinese Art, Contemporary Art, European Art and Photography. Its masterpieces of 19th century and 20th century painting and sculpture include works by Brancusi, Gauguin, Matisse, Miró, Monet, Picasso, Davis, Hassam, Hopper, Manship, O'Keeffe, Pollock and Sheeler. Come visit the current exhibition in the spotlight – Lichtenstein and Monet.
Dining, Shopping and Entertainment is not lacking in this area… Visit CityPlace a premier destination in West Palm Beach, offering a mix of over 80 national stores, specialty shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Enjoy a spectacular daily fountain show in an open-air plaza reminiscent of a European town center and live music performed every Friday and Saturday nights. Get a great view of the city and the opportunity to see some of the mansions on Palm Beach Island by taking a Diva Duck Tour from CityPlace to the Intracoastal Waterway.
Clematis By Night – chill out South Florida style every Thursday evening in downtown West Palm Beach at the east end of Clematis Street. Sponsored by the City, this free event caters to music-lovers, families, and a social network of canines and their owners. As music spills out across the fountain and the main lawn, local artists exhibit their wares while folks sample from the beer and food trucks or any of the surrounding eateries. Relax, have a beer, and enjoy.
Make it memorable by staying at a Florida Bed & Breakfast…Southern Palm Bed & Breakfast, situated on a rural peaceful setting on 20 acres with urban amenities close by. Stroll around this private tropical paradise and admire the surroundings. Grandview Gardens Bed & Breakfast In the heart of West Palm Beach, nestled in a tropical garden on Howard Park. The property has been transformed into one of the Palm Beach area's most intimate resorts with accommodations that are luxurious and yet homey, featuring private entrances and terraces facing towards the pool or gardens. Palm Beach Hibiscus a Boutique Bed & Breakfast With so many Palm Beach hotels to choose from the alternativechoice is The Palm Beach Hibiscus, a charming boutique Bed and Breakfast with a Key West style ambiance. A hidden tropical oasis offering elegant room accommodations in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach. Casa Grandview Historic Luxury Inn Cottages & Suites Experience the modern conveniences of a downtown historic city retreat, privacy of a luxury vacation home, state-of-the-art technology, boutique style amenities, and character of an intimate inn, tucked away in a casual tropical Old Florida style, in a prime West Palm Beach urban location anchored by CityPlace, Clematis Districts, and two miles to Palm Beach.


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Baked Chimichangas, Holiday Bombe and Spinach-Carrot Terrine recipes: Helen Dollaghan
Week 36: Baked Chimichangas, Holiday Bombe and Spinach-Carrot Terrine
Helen Dollaghan, food editor of The Denver Post from 1958-1993, selected recipes she felt were the best and published them in this 1987 special section called "30 Years of Rocky Mountain Cooking." Most are recipes Helen or her readers developed.
On Fridays we share several of the recipes from her collection.
The deep-fried crunch
of traditional
chimichangas is
duplicated in this simple,
baked version that
requires no cooking oil. A
go-along, great-tasting
fresh tomato salsa is
another indication the
recipe has been updated
for the '80s. It is adapted
from Sunset Magazine.
Baked Chimichangas
1 lb. lean, boneless pork butt, cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups water
2 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons canned diced green chilies
1 clove garlic, pressed
1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter or margarine, melted
4 flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches)
Shredded lettuce
1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Fresh tomato salsa (recipe follows)
Sour cream
Place pork in 5-qt. kettle. Cook, covered, over moderate heat until juices are released, about 10 minutes. Uncover, increase heat to high. Cook, stirring often, until liquid evaporates. Cook and stir until meat browns. Add water, stirring to free browned bits. Simmer, covered, until meat is fork-tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Uncover, increase heat to high, boil until liquid evaporates. Reduce heat to low. Stir in vinegar, chilies, garlic, oregano and cumin. Spoon mixture onto a plate. Using two forks, shred meat. (Refrigerate, covered, up to 2 days, if desired.) Brush butter onto both sides of tortillas. Spoon about 1/4 of the meat filling in center of each. Fold sides toward center, covering about 1 inches of filling on each side. Fold lower edge over filling and roll over once to enclose. Place bundles, seam sides down, in greasted 9×13-inch baking dish. Drizzle any remaining butter over tops. Bake in preheated 500-degree oven 8 to 10 minutes or until golden and crisp. Serve on lettuce sprinkled with cheese. Serve with salsa and sour cream. Serves 4.
(Fresh Tomato Salsa)
2 medium tomatoes, quartered
1/2 small onion
3 tablespoons canned diced green chilies
4 teaspoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Salt to taste
In blender or food processor, puree all ingredients. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
Store this dynamite
dessert in the freezer
until you're ready to
serve it. It made a
big hit in '83.
Holiday Bombe
1 qt. vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
1 package (1 lb.) frozen, sliced strawberries with sugar, thawed
1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) raw cranberries, chopped
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk, chilled (not evaporated milk)
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1 cup heavy cream
Frosty cranberries, chocolate leaves, strawberry-orange sauce (recipes follow)
Line a 2-qt bowl with foil, making it as smooth as possible. Let ends extend over sides. Freeze until chilled. Working quickly, line bowl with ice cream to within 1 inch of top. Freeze until hard. All filling ingredients should be as cold as possible when combined. Drain and reserve juice from strawberries. (Juice will be used in sauce recipe.) In large bowl, combine strawberries, cranberries, sweetened condensed milk, orange rind. Refrigerate while whipping cream. Whip cream until stiff. Fold into cranberry mixture. Add red food coloring if desired. Chill 1 hour if mixture is too liquefied. Stir, then pour into ice cream-lined bowl. Freeze, covered, overnight or up to 2 weeks. To serve, loosen bombe by pulling on foil overhang. Invert onto chilled plate. Peel off foil. Garnish with chocolate leaves and frosty cranberries. Cut in wedges with wet knife. Serve with strawberry orange sauce. Serves 14 to 16.
Frosty cranberries: Dip whole raw cranberries in cold water. Roll in granulated sugar. Place on plate. Freeze
Chocolate leaves: Use rigid leaves about 2 inches long. Wipe with clean, dry towel. Over hot water, melt 2 oz. semisweet chocolate. Using back of a teaspoon, coat undersides of leaves with chocolate, about 1/8-inch thick, not coating edges. Place on tray. Refrigerate until hard. Loosen edges and gently peel leaves away, starting at stem end.
(Strawberry-Orange Sauce)
1 package (16 oz.) frozen sliced strawberries with sugar, thawed
Strawberry juice reserved from preceding recipe
1 tablespoon cornstarch
5 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
In 1 qt. saucepan, heat contents of the package of sliced strawberries and their juice to boiling. Mix reserved strawberry juice with cornstarch. Stir into strawberries. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until clear and thickened. Cool. Refrigerate, covered, up to 3 days. Stir in liqueur just before serving.
You can't believe how
fast this beauty goes
together, if you do it all in
the food processor.
Spinach-Carrot Terrine
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 lb. carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 cup chicken broth
10 tablespoons flour
7 extra-large eggs
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 lbs. spinach, tough ends removed
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Tarragon mayonnaise (recipe follows)
Melt butter in 4-qt. kettle. Add carrots, onion and tarragon. Saute until onions are soft. Add broth. Cook, covered, until carrots are tender and most of liquid has been absorbed. Place carrot mixture, 6 tablespoons of the flour in work bowl of food processor. With motor running, pour 3 of the eggs through feed tube. Process until pureed. Add salt and pepper. Remove from work bowl. Set aside. Wash spinach. Place it with water that clings to leaves in same kettle. Cook, covered, over moderate heat just until wilted. Pour into colander. When cool enough to handle, squeeze out liquid. Place in food process work bowl with lemon rind, nutmeg and remaining 4 tablespoons flour. With motor running pour remaining 4 eggs through feed tube. Process until pureed. Season with salt and pepper. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Line with foil. Thoroughly greast foil. Spoon half the carrot puree into pan, making an even layer. Carefully spoon spinach puree on top. Add remaining carrot puree. Smooth top with back of spoon. Cover tightly with foil. Set in larger pan. Pour in boiling water to come half way up sides of loaf pan. Bake in preheated 400-degree oven until center feels firm when gently pressed, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Lift from water bath, uncover and cool. Invert on serving plate. Cut in slides to serve. Serve with tarragon mayonnaise. Serves 8 to 10.
(Tarragon Mayonnaise)
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon.
Whisk ingredients together.


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Fishing is permitted in our parks unless otherwise posted. All park rules and regulations apply. Fishing, salt water and fresh water, is regulated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.
The Town of Longboat Key no longer accepts memorial donations of benches or trees due to the cost of future maintenance and perpetual care. The Town does not wish to dishonor a memorial for a loved one by not being able to maintain the donation in the condition in which you may feel it deserves.
Sand Wasps - not dangerous to be around and not a threat to people.
The large and small bee-like insects hovering and flying around the playground and along the trail are sand wasps. they are nesting in the sand around the margins of the playground. Unlike nesting honeybees, yellow jackets and hornets, they are not dangerous to be around and are not a threat to people. They do not aggressively defend their nests. In fact, one can walk through a nesting area without being threatened. Female sand wasps have dug individual burrows with cells in which they are laying eggs and provision with flies of other insects to feed their young larvae. They are considered to be beneficial because they capture flies, especially horse and deer flies as well as muscoid flies, a group which also include house flies. They have chosen the playground because of its sandy soil. However, because they like sandy habitats, many of them live together. Adult sand wasps are such agile and rapid fliers, it would be difficult to touch one. Control of these wasps is not necessary as female wasps are not aggressive. Males, which cannot sting, sometimes hover around people to declare their territory.
"Beach Wrack" refers to the piles of seaweed, terrestrial plants, and animal remains that wash ashore and are found in the tideline. Large clumps of wrack are found on our beaches after storms. This wrack is mainly composed of marine algae, or seaweed, which comes from offshore kelp beds.
In 2011 Longboat Key voters approved a bond referendum authorizing borrowing and repayment of $16 million for beach nourishment. Eighty percent (80%) of the voters approved the ballot question. The Town did not assess the voter approved tax to repay the $16 million until 2014. Now we are undertaking several beach projects with the approved funds and funds from Tourist Development Taxes and State of Florida grants.
Within the next two years we expect to complete dredging of New Pass and Longboat Pass and placement of the dredged material on Longboat Key beaches. We also expect to place sand in the central part of the Town via truck hauling. In the next two to three years we expect to expend about $20 million on beach nourishment and stabilization projects. The increase in the Erosion Control tax is to repay the voter approved debt associated with borrowing $16 million for beach projects described above. The bonds will be paid off on or before 2021.
Florida Statewide Building Code allows for periods of up to six months to lapse without
requiring work to proceed on an individual job site.
If any person is in doubt whether the work to be performed falls within a "minor work" exception, that person shall request a binding interpretation from the Building Official. That person shall set forth, with specificity, the facts as to the extent and nature of the work on the Binding Interpretation of Minor Work Request Form provided by the Planning, Zoning and Building Department.
Wallpaper, wall coverings, or drywall finish
Drywall or sheetrock repair – up to 48-square feet
Floor and wall tile
Rugs, carpeting or other floor covering
Replacing cabinets, counter tops, and refacing
Replacement of existing fixtures or appliances – so long as there is no alteration or modification of existing wiring
Sink, dishwasher, or toilet replacement – so long as a licensed plumber performs the work
Replacement of existing hardware
Repair of broken glass (does not include replacement of window)
Driveways, decks and patios directly at-grade (must meet specific zoning criteria and must be approved by the Planning & Zoning Division as an exception)
Small, incidental roof leak repairs (maximum of 100-square feet (1 square))
Other items determined by the Building Official to be minor in accordance with Ordinance 04-12 and the Florida Building Code
* When painting buildings with fire suppression systems and/or fire alarms, the owner shall notify the Fire Chief in accordance with Chapter 94 of this Code.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Flood Insurance Rate Map
Base Flood Elevation
Additional height above the required minimun elevation of the
Coastal Construction Control Line
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
In order to insure consistency and to improve implementation over multiple jurisdictions, the State of Florida elected to adopt a statewide building code. Construction in the Town of Longboat Key is under the Florida Statewide Building Code, which became effective March 15, 2012(current Edition 2010). The Florida Building Code outlines who can pull a permit and when a permit is required. In addition, it establishes the minimum standards by which buildings are to be designed and constructed.
A permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or
replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system; the installation
is regulated by technical code. The Town has adopted an ordinance that allows
"minor work" to be exempt from permitting (Ordinance 04-12: Building Permit Minor Exemptions).
The Town, through Chapter 150, Buildings of the Town Code, has adopted the
Florida Statewide Building Code.
The Statewide Building Code designates the local Building Official as the
authority for implementation and interpretation of the Town Code. The Florida
Building Commission may hear appeals of the local Building Official's
The Town is under the jurisdiction of the
Florida Statewide Building Code.
The Statewide Building Code was developed to correct poor construction
and damage as a result of hurricanes such as Hurricane Andrew. The
Legislature and governor have enacted requirements for all communities
adopt and enforce standard building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing
other specialty trade codes. Cities, towns and counties in Florida
have little
discretion when it comes to permitting and licensing requirements. The
Building Official, inspectors, and plans examiners are all licensed
the state.
To schedule an appointment, call 941-316-1977.
Place trees at curbside for normal yard waste pickup on Wednesday. Please remove all ornaments, icicles or stands.
Household garbage is collected on Monday and Thursday throughout the Key. Containers are provided by the Town's franchise hauler. There are three sizes of the green containers available: 30, 64 and 96 gallons. Plastic bags may also be placed curbside but cannot weigh more than 40 pounds each. Corrugated cardboard boxes should be flattened and placed curbside alongside your garbage. If you should move, the garbage can should remain at the residence.Recyclables are collected on Monday only. Place recyclables in your single stream cart. A new single stream blue cart will be delivered to you beginning November 3, 2014 and your old dual stream red and blue bins will be recycled. Please use your single stream cart as soon as it arrives. Do not place your recyclables in the green household garbage cart, or in paper bags, plastic bags or cardboard boxes. See Waste Management's list of which items to recycle brochure and the Town's recycle page. If you move, the recycling cart should remain at the residence.
Yard waste is collected on Wednesday only. Put yard waste in reusable cans (not your green or blue carts) or securely tied bags. The cans should be no larger than 32 gallons and yard waste should not stick out over the top of the can. When it's more practical to bundle, tie the yard waste securely. Cans, bundles or bags must weigh less than 40 pounds, bundles must be 4' long or less, and 16" or less in diameter. If you have an excessive amount or larger pieces of yard waste, please call Waste Management at (941) 753-7591 to arrange for a special pickup.
Garbage, recyclables and yard waste must not be commingled. All items must be curbside by 7:00 AM. If your pickup is missed, please call the Public Works Department at (941) 316-1988 as soon as you are aware of the missed pickup oar Waste Management at (941) 753-7591.
Introducing your water meter.
Further information can be obtained directly from the Water Division by calling (941) 316-1958, Extension 2216.
The term "E-Scrap" is applied to consumer electronic equipment that is no longer wanted. Many components in electronic equipment contain hazardous materials such as lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic. While in use these hazardous materials do not present a problem, but when they are discarded they pose an environmental threat.
Common electronic products include:
Computer cables, connectors and mice
CD players/recorders
Cell phones
Circuit boards
DVD players/ recorders
Fax machines
Computer game hardware
Hard drives/CPUs
Memory cards
Monitors and terminals
Personal audio systems
Items NOT accepted include toasters, vacuums, mixers/blenders.
A substance is hazardous if it is TOXIC, directly or indirectly poisons living things; IGNITABLE, capable of catching fire; REACTIVE, capable of participating in a chemical interaction or transformation; CARCINOGENIC, capable of causing cancer.
Improper disposal of hazardous products can cause a fire or release toxic fumes, pose a health risk for collectors or contaminate the water supply and the environment.
Mosquito control is conducted by county mosquito management departments, not through the Town's public works department. For mosquito control problems call:
Manatee County Mosquito Control - 941-722-3720 or
Email your complaint to firstname.lastname@example.com
Sarasota County Mosquito Management - 941-861-5000 or
Several government agencies answer calls regarding Nuisance Wildlife. The Town of Longboat Key does not have an agency that removes wildlife from properties.
For information about nuisance wildlife, contact:
Manatee County Extension Program by phone (941) 722-4524
Sarasota County Extension Program by phone (941) 861-9500
University of Florida website http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_nuisance_wildlife
Florida Wildlife Commission by phone (888-404-FWCC(3922)) or visit the FWC website http://myfwc.com
Local nuisance wildlife trapper contact information can be found on the Florida Wildlife Commission website.
Yes. They are as follows:
A department head, with prior approval of the town manager, may make or authorize others to make procurements of supplies, services or construction items in amounts less than $3,000.00 per vendor, on a routine basis to maintain work flow and services. If the vendor is under contract with the town, the purchase shall be from that vendor, unless extenuating circumstances exist which make it impractical or undesirable to purchase from that vendor. For purchases less than $3,000.00, there shall be no need to obtain quotations. The purchases are to be reviewed quarterly by the financial specialist and the finance department for adherence to competitive and fair purchasing practices.
Prices for purchases between $3,000.00 and $10,000.00 shall be submitted in writing from the vendor or firm submitting the quotation. Purchases estimated to cost between $10,000.01 and $34,999.99 will be written and submitted by the vendor or firm quoting. Where oral quotations are received, rather than written quotations, documentation of reasons for infeasibility of written quotations shall be noted and authorized by the financial specialist prior to the purchase. Every effort will be made to obtain a minimum of three (3) or more quotations for purchases estimated between $3,000.00 and $10,000.00. Every effort will be made to obtain a minimum of six (6) or more quotations for purchases estimated between $10,000.01 and $34,999.99 for goods, supplies, material and equipment; and $10,000.01 to $100,000.00 for public works projects. Any purchase that is anticipated to exceed $35,000.00, except as allowed for public works projects, shall be posted on an electronic notification service. The town manager shall further notify the town commission of any public works projects anticipated to exceed $35,000.00 procured under this subsection.
The Town of Longboat Key has elected not to maintain its own bidders list for notifications of Request for Bid (RFB) Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualification (RFQ) solicitations. In
its place, the Town elected to use DemandStar (a bidder
notification service) to notify and maintain a comprehensive automated
vendor list. The list categorizes each vendor by commodity codes
for the specific goods or services which they have selected. Businesses who
have subscribed to the vendor list are notified by fax or e-mail whenever a
RFB, RFP, or RFQ, has been issued for the commodity
offered by the vendor.
Firm may elect to be placed
on the vendor list by clicking the DemandStar
Registration Form
To view a list of our current bids, click on
the DemandStar - Town of Longboat Key Solicitation
Notices link below.
Yes. If you are unable to go to the polls on election day and wish to vote by absentee ballot, you may call the Supervisor of Elections Office (Manatee County 941-741-3823 OR Sarasota County 941-861-8600) for full information on voting by absentee ballot. You may also request an absentee ballot on-line at the following site:
Manatee County Supervisor of Elections:
Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections:
The Longboat Key Town Commission consists of seven members elected for 2-year terms. Districts 1, 3, and 5 and one At-Large District seat are elected in even numbered years. Districts 2 and 4 and one At-Large District seat are elected in odd numbered years.
When there are more than two qualified candidates for an elective office on the Town Commission, the Town Charter requires that a preliminary election be held on the last Tuesday of January. The names of the first and second candidates who received the highest number of votes casts for that particular Commission office are then placed on the ballot for that office in the general election.
The general election will be held on the 3rd Tuesday in March, or, when practicable, in conjunction with any Manatee County or Sarasota County election held in March.


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Hong Kong
major macro economic indicators
|2018 (e)
|2019 (f)
|GDP growth (%)
|Inflation (yearly average, %)
|Budget balance (% GDP)
|Current account balance (% GDP)
|Public debt (% GDP)
(e): Estimate. (f): Forecast.
- Open economy
- High-quality infrastructure
- Top-class global financial centre, airlock between China and the rest of the world
- Healthy banking system
- Anchoring of the currency to the US dollar
- Robust institutional quality and judicial system thanks to the "one country, two systems" principle
- Vulnerability to the slowdown of the economy in mainland China
- Mismatch between business cycles in the United States and China, as the HKD is pegged to the USD
- Industry has fully relocated to mainland China
- High exposure to real estate sector and housing unaffordability
- Rising income inequality
- Lack of innovation, both in the financial sector and more broadly
Risk assessment
Growth will decelerate in 2019
Growth will remain strong in 2019; but will decelerate slightly owing to external headwinds. The slowdown in the Chinese economy and the global trade war will weaken trade growth: exports represent over 190% of Hong Kong's GDP, and over 50% of these are re-exports to mainland China. Investment growth might stall on the back of weaker sentiment stemming from uncertainty regarding the trade wars and tighter credit conditions in line with the US FED's tightening. Hong Kong's currency board pegs the Hong Kong dollar to the US dollar, and this mandates that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) mirror FED rate hikes. There is a risk that private consumption, which accounts for 68% of GDP, could decelerate as higher rates imply higher debt repayment costs. At the same time, the sector will continue to benefit from better tourism revenues, low inflation, and a tight labour market (unemployment rate stable around 2.5%), which should spur real wage growth. Inflation will remain limited in 2019, even considering strong demand and wage increases, as imported inflation will be reduced with the Chinese renminbi's depreciation. Rent price pressure should also decrease. Higher interest rates could translate into sluggish housing prices, which may also drag on consumption through the wealth effect. Chinese tourist numbers (75% of total visitors) will likely decline due to slower economic growth in mainland China and the depreciation of the RMB relative to the HKD.
In addition, Hong Kong port activity, a hub of global trade, is expected to continue to grapple with increasing competition from larger, more cost-effective ports in mainland China. The growth of financial services will remain dynamic.
Solid financial system
The budget balance will remain in surplus in 2019. Moreover, the budgetary situation of the Special Administrative Region (SAR) is solid in view of large reserves, representing above 20 months of expenditure. Even if spending increases slightly following from new infrastructure investments, revenues from land and property sales should remain robust, provided the correction in housing prices is mild – our baseline scenario. Public debt will remain virtuallynon-existent.
The trade balance will deteriorate slightly as goods imports grow faster than exports. The same trend will be observed in the secondary income balance given the amount of exiting remittances. However, the current account will remain in surplus thanks to the significance of resident and local firms' foreign income repatriation.
Banks should remain strong, even in case of a steep correction in housing prices, thanks to household debt limits and regular stress tests performed by supervisory authorities. In addition, Hong Kong is a top global initial public offering (IPO) centre, and the connection between the Hong Kong and Mainland Chinese stock exchanges, which enable foreign investors to trade listed securities in Shanghai/Shenzhen and vice versa, further cements the city's role as a financial hub.
The new head of the executive power embodies continuity
Carrie Lam was elected as Chief Executive by the Electoral College, in which the pro-Chinese camp has a majority. All three candidates were proposed by a committee set up by Beijing. Carrie Lam was elected in 2017 and will remain in power until 2022. The legislative council remains dominated by a pro-Beijing majority that supports the Chief Executive's policy stance, limiting any potential discontent from China. Her following of the "one country, two systems" principle will entail curtailing of advocacy for greater autonomy, or independence of Hong Kong. In September 2018, a political party was banned for the first time since Hong Kong's handback in 1997: the Hong Kong National Party, a small pro-independence party. The Chief Executive will pursue another controversial policy goal: bringing the school curriculum closer to China's "patriotic" model of education. Popular discontent and political tensions have been a source of concern for the city, as the growing influence from mainland China is not favoured by all. The newly opened bridge and train line are good examples: although both infrastructure developments offer economic benefits, they also pose a specific challenge in relation to the location of customs and border controls. To manage discontent, the government will continue to target funds at youth programs and increase the availability of housing. Internationally, the signature of a free-trade agreement with the ASEAN will favour economic relations with other ASEAN countries.
Last update : February 2019
Bank transfers are one of the most popular payment instruments for international and domestic payments in Hong Kong, thanks to the territory's highly developed banking network.
Standby Letters of Credit also constitute reliable payment methods, as the issuing bank guarantees the debtor's credit rating and repayment abilities. Irrevocable and confirmed documentary letters of credit are also widely used, as the debtor guarantees that a certain sum of funds will be made available to the beneficiary via a bank, once specific terms agreed by the parties are met.
Cheques and bills of exchange are also frequently used in Hong Kong.
Debt collection
Amicable phase
During the amicable phase, the creditor sends one or more notice letters (summons) to the debtor, in an attempt to persuade them to pay the due debts.
The Practice Directions on Mediation, introduced in 2010, set out voluntary processes that involve trained and impartial third party mediators. This helps both parties involved in a dispute to reach an amicable agreement for repayment. Debtors and creditors are usually urged to pursue this process before resorting to legal action.
Legal proceedings
Ordinary proceedings
The judicial system in Hong Kong comprises three distinct courts:
- the Small Claims Tribunal handles relatively small cases (of up to HKD 50,000 in a fast and efficient manner. The rules of procedure are less strict than in those of other types of courts and no legal representation is permitted;
- the District Court has jurisdiction over more substantial financial claims, ranging from HKD 51,000 to HKD 1,000,000;
- the High Court deals with much larger legal disputes and is additionally charged with handling claims of over HKD 1,000,000.
Hong Kong's District court and High Court allow legal representation. Cases in these courts are initiated by issuing a Writ of Summons to the debtor, who then has 14 days to file a defence. The creditor is also required to file a notarised Statement of Claim. If the debtor responds to the Writ and requests a payment plan, the creditor has two weeks to reply. If the parties find it impossible to enter into an agreement, a hearing will be called for by the judge, during which a judgment is normally made. If the debtor does not respond, a default judgment can be rendered.
Enforcement of a legal decision
A domestic judgment is enforceable once it becomes final (if no appeal is lodged within 28 days). If the debtor fails to comply with the judgment, the creditor can request an enforcement order from the court. This usually entails either a garnishee order (allowing the creditor to obtain payment of the debt from a third party which owes money to the debtor), a Fieri Facias order (which enables a bailiff to seize and sell the debtor's tradable goods), or a charging order (for seizing and selling the debtor's property to satisfy the debt).
Foreign judgments are enforced under the Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance. Decisions issued in a country with which Hong Kong has signed a reciprocal treaty (such as France or Malaysia) only need to be registered and then become automatically enforceable. Where no such treaty is in place with a country, enforcement can be requested before the court, via an exequatur procedure.
An "Arrangement on Reciprocal Recognition and Enforcement of judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters" (REJA) was concluded with the People's Republic of China in 2006. This makes judgments rendered in Mainland China or in Hong Kong automatically enforceable by the courts of the other contracting party.
Insolvency proceedings
The only formal insolvency procedure under the Companies Ordinance Act is liquidation.
Out-of court proceedings
The law does not provide for formal procedures for restructuring company debts. Restructuring proceedings therefore need to take place through informal "workouts" or a scheme of Arrangement.
A workout is an out-of-court agreement made between a debtor company and its major creditors for the rescheduling of its debts. This proceeding can be initiated at any time. Restructuring plans are usually recommended by a committee which is chaired by a lead creditor. The courts are not involved and the process is entirely voluntary. Once a plan has been agreed, the company continues to operate and is managed under the terms of the arrangement. This procedure does not provide legal protection from creditors.
A scheme of Arrangement is a statutory, binding compromise reached between a debtor and its creditors. It must be accepted by all classes of creditors. A court reviews the plan, before sanctioning the convening of separate meetings with creditors. The scheme must be approved by the court, at least 50% of creditors in terms of number and 75% of creditors in terms of value of debts. An administrator is appointed to implement the scheme.
Liquidation can be voluntary or compulsory. It involves selling the debtors' assets in order to redistribute the proceeds to creditors and dissolve the company. Voluntary liquidation can be either a member's voluntary liquidation (MVL), or a creditors' voluntary liquidation (CVL). In both cases, company directors lose control and a court-supervised liquidator is appointed.
Creditors can initiate a compulsory liquidation by filing a winding-up petition with the courts on the grounds of insolvency. An MVL is a solvent liquidation process whereby all creditors are to be paid in full and any surplus distributed among the company's shareholders. CVLs are insolvent liquidations.
Regulatory Update on Insolvency regime
The Hong Kong Government Gazette's Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance 2016 ("Amendment Ordinance") entered into force on February 13, 2017. These updates have been introduced in order to increase protection for creditors and to streamline and improve regulations under Hong Kong's corporate winding-up regime.


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Timber Creek's junior running back Jacques Patrick, the most sought after college football prospect in the Orlando area, was at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee on Saturday night for Florida State's drubbing of state rival Miami. He said it's not so much the outcome of the game that mattered to him as much as the atmosphere, and FSU fans certainly made an impression.
"It was crazy and fans were approaching me and telling me to come to FSU and stuff ... it was crazy," said Patrick, who went over the 5,000-yard mark for his high school career Friday against Oviedo.
As crazy as the fans were at the Doak, however, Patrick said it was not the craziest atmosphere he's experienced.
"I would say it was tied for second with Ohio State, but the Florida-LSU game last year, that was the craziest by far that I've experienced," Patrick said. "I was sitting next to Mitchell [Timber Creek linebacker Estrada] and I couldn't even hear him."
Patrick, the No. 1-ranked player in the Sentinel's 2015 Central Florida Super60, did say he was impressed with the way FSU handled the Hurricanes.
"It was impressive. I think Miami was No. 7 before the game and for Florida State to beat a team like that ...," Patrick said. "But that doesn't matter too much when it's two teams like that and both teams are ranked high and stuff. Both are Top-10 quality teams so one team beating another team really doesn't matter."
He said he liked the way FSU used it's running backs.
"They use them in multiple ways and they use them to stretch the field a lot," he said. "Like catching the ball a lot out of the backfield."
Patrick visited Ohio State a few weeks ago and enjoyed his trip.
"It was a lot of fun. I hung out with Coach Urban [Meyer] and Coach [Stan] Drayton [running backs coach] and met Braxton [QB Miller] for the first time," he said.
He said he's starting to dwindle down his list of schools and will have a top 10 shortly after the season is completed. Patrick, who has 44 FBS scholarship offers, said the out-of-state schools coming at him hardest are Ohio State, Auburn, Alabama, Southern Cal, Michigan, Notre Dame and Tennessee.
In state, the battle is a little more heated and he said it's difficult to gauge who's recruiting him most aggressively.
"It's kinda hard to call because Miami and Florida State are showing lots of love," Patrick said. "Florida, they've been coming on too."
Patrick also said that a team like UF, which has had a disappointing 2013 season, could be hurt in the recruiting process.
"As a player, you pay attention to that kind of stuff. You have to. You can't just go into a bad situation where a team can't win or there isn't anyone to block for you," Patrick said. "You want to go to college and be successful. Like Florida, they have a lot of key guys out, and the offensive line they kind of struggle and I've been watching that.
"Of course they can get a lot of good guys the next two years and build that offensive line."
Patrick did say, however, that the job security of coaches is not likely to dissuade him in his decision-making process.
"I'm not really worried about that and I don't think [UF head coach Will] Muschamp will get fired," Patrick said. "I know a lot of coaches anyway, so if a coach were to get fired, chances are when another coach comes in, most likely I will already know them."
Friday night, Patrick became only the second Orlando Metro Conference running back to ever go over 5,000 yards rushing for a career, and he still has one game this year and one more season to go. Former Apopka RB Jeremi Rudolph finished with 5,330 rushing yards from 1991-94, which he could eclipse Friday night.
On Monday night, the Wolves played the second half of a suspended contest with Orlando East River and Patrick added to his totals against the team with which he started his high school career before transferring to Timber Creek. (Desktop users, click 'next' below for more)
Patrick wound up with 295 yards and four scores in Timber Creek's delayed 39-20 win. He now has 1,930 yards rushing for the season and 5,178 for his career. Timber Creek visits Orlando Freedom in the season finale Friday. He's 152 yards shy of the Metro mark and he averages 214 yards a game this season.
"It means a lot," Patrick said of reaching the 5,000-yard mark. "It's kind of funny because before the season somebody told my coach that I didn't have the same fire as Dee Hart [former Dr. Phillips running back now at Alabama].
"I'm just trying to prove myself to people."
He's on the verge of two straight 2,000-yard seasons and with one more year to go, he can climb the ladder of Florida's all-time leaders with every carry. The names ahead of him are exclusive company, two of which just ended their careers last season. All-time national leader Derrick Henry of Yulee (12,144 yards) is now at Alabama and Kelvin Taylor (12,019) of Belle Glade Glades Day is a Gator.
Patrick would need 3,626 yards to move into the third spot all-time on the Florida career list, which is occupied by another former Gator and Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmit Smith. His high school career at Escambia accounted for 8,804 yards.
The fourth rung on the ladder is held by former Kissimmee Osceola star Willie Green at 7,947 yards. Patrick is 2,769 yards shy of that number.
So the countdown continues and don't think it's not on his mind. Patrick is very grateful to Timber Creek coach Jimmy Buckridge for giving him the ball 20-plus times per game.
"It means a lot. I feel like he puts the game in my hands sometimes and I try to deliver the best way possible," Patrick said.
His team, however, will be watching the playoffs this season, which doesn't sit well with him considering the seniors involved, including his brother Javonte Seabury, and best friends Estrada and quarterback Stuckey Mosley.
"I take fault for that. We were just missing something and I think it was a leadership thing," Patrick said. "I feel like I wasn't as good of a leader as I should have been. That kind of hurt us. I've learned a lot.
"We had senior night last week and I wish we could have sent those guys out in a better way. It hurts a lot. ... I mean, we beat Oviedo, which is a good team, but missing the playoffs ... that's really disappointing. We wanted to send them out on a high note."
Chris Hays is the Sentinel's recruiting coverage coordinator and can be reached at email@example.com. Follow us on Twitter at @Os_Recruiting and Facebook at Orlando Sentinel Recruiting, Instagram at os_recruiting and on Pinterest at Orlando Recruiting.


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We started out the year, having a failed adoption. Then we moved three days later. Then we started fostering, then stopped fostering. We built a house and then moved again. Kids started school and then three days after that we adopted Scarlett on a moment's notice and then began the hard, hard work of becoming a family of six. And holy freaking moly. Documenting things just didn't feel quite so important when I was trying to keep everyone fed and make sure people had clean undies and all the driving back and forth to therapy and choir and after school stuff and not to mention we just wanted to carve out time to just "be".
Over the last many years, my views have changed and evolved across tons of areas. Sometimes when I go back to look over posts from certain moments in time I wonder how I ever believed some of the things that I did about parenting and adoption. It's growth. I know that five more years from now, I'll look at the thoughts that I have now and think about how "unevolved" they are again. Growing "in front of people" on the Internet is weird. As my kids get older, I've wondered how them "growing up" on the Internet will feel to them. I wondered how to write now that our lives are so intersected and interconnected with another family that has entrusted with the little girl they adopted. I had all these questions about where I wanted this blog to go and how I wanted it to still feel like an authentic space without always sharing the deepest most personal parts of my heart and compromising my children's privacy for strangers. Y'all- I couldn't find any answers to any of those questions and so I let fear keep my voice from being heard. I just quit altogether.
Right after we announced that Scarlett had moved in with us, the Congo suspended adoptions citing "rehoming"(I hate that word) children as one of the reasons- literally, just days after we told the world that she was here. I'm not self-important enough to think that I have any power over that, but I can tell you the outcry from families who needed someone to blame who asked me to shut down this blog was intimidating. It was brought up on message boards and other blogs. I let fear get the best of me even though in my heart I knew that there are many, many Congolese adoptions that have disrupted and that we are not the only ones who represent a side of disruption. I didn't shut down but I pulled back. I didn't pull back because I wanted to, I pulled back because I felt intimidated. I'm almost disappointed in myself for that now. I think that if we aren't hearing all those voices in adoption, then we aren't learning. Part of that is hearing sides that we don't always understand or that make us uncomfortable.
In this time that I've been away reflecting, I've realized that I don't like being driven by fear. I keep thinking back to that Shel Silverstein poem about the "what-ifs". I think like most people, I worry that I'm not doing it right. But I can't let the fear that I'll write things I'll fundamentally not feel the same about five years from now stop me from having emotions now. At my core, I love writing. I love blogging and I love what this blog has meant to my life. I'm not ready to let it go yet. I love re-reading the stories from the things my kids did years ago. I love being vulnerable with other people in this space. Yes, there are times I'm going to get it wrong and that's okay! So, I'm back- not letting fear keep me paralyzed anymore.
I've decided to just come back. Messy as it all is. I'm learning that you can't please everybody. I'm learning that there will be people who think putting your child's picture on the Internet exploits them and that there will be people who just love looking at adorable family photos. I'm learning that for every negative and vocal person out there, there are five happy ones behind him that maybe aren't shouting from the rooftops just how happy they are. I'm learning that if you write things that are joyful about parenting people will call you Pollyanna and if you write about how it's hard people will talk about how you don't love your children. I'm learning that if you write, "oh dear God will the snow ever end so that these kids can go back to school" on Facebook that you'll have some people who will say "Amen" and some people who will tell you to "enjoy these precious moments". You can't please everyone. And so, with that in mind, I've decided that the only person that I can be here on this space is myself- not a version of myself that pleases people.
Shew, I know it's something that should just come automatically, but sometimes I really have to remind myself that it's okay to be me- flaws and mood swings and victories and pimples and outbursts and celebrations and all. Now to get back in the swing of this blogging thing. Hopefully it will be like riding a bike!
***Just in case it takes me longer to get into the flow of this again, you can always keep up with us on the Millions of Miles Facebook page.
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Body Image
I want to make sure my daughter grows up comfortable in her own skin and simply proud of who she is, inside and out. I have managed that for myself generally but not without struggles as a kid and young teenager, where I would be extremely cautious of my weight by the fraction of a pound.
Now I have no idea how many calories I eat per day and I feel comfortable in my body. It's not as strong and fit as before, it has a bunch of stretch marks from my enormous baby, it has some cellulite, it jiggles in some places, but it's ME!
No matter if my daughter Nora becomes chubby or rail-thin or has no ass and small boobs or a giant behind, I want her to feel satisfied with what she has. I think it starts in the home. Every little thing we say as parents, especially parent of the same sex, affects our children and how they perceive themselves. WE are the most important influence.
When it comes to body image, we need to be careful about what we say about our own bodies and others. We need to project satisfaction and confidence in ourselves, not our insecurities.
What are some specific ideas any of you have to help our daughters (and sons) have positive body image?


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Various stars have likings to different types of cars, Here is the list of stars with various types of cars..
Actor Jayaram - He is a SUV fan, and has a Blue Pajero.
Actress Meena - This lady got herself a new Tata Safari.
Director Selvaragavan - His love is for his Toyota Corolla.
Actor Vijayakanth - He has a number of cars of Mitshibishi Lancer and Tata Safari make.
Producer Ibrahim Raouther - He uses his old White Fiat.
Actor Shyam - He has a black Mitshibishi Lancer.
Actress Sheha - She has a red Lancer and a blue Tata Safari.
Actor Srikanth - He has an imported silver coloured Suzuki car.
Actor Kamal Hassan - He has a black Hyundai Sonata and a black Pajero.
Producer AVM Saravanan - He uses a White Mercedes Benz.
Lyric writer Palani Bharathi - He uses a blue colored Maruthi 800 car.
Director Cheran - He has bought a new Hyundai Santro.
Director Charan - He uses a Ford Endevor.
Actor Vivek - He uses a Ford Endevor.
Director Manirathnam - He uses a Mahindra Scorpio.
Actor Vadivel - He has a variety of cars from Ambassador, Maruthi, Tata and Suzuki.
Actor Koundamani - He has a variety of cars from Ambassador, Maruthi, Tata and Suzuki.
Actor Ajith - He uses a Mahindra Scorpio.
Director Bala - He has a black Ford.
Actor Simbu - He uses a black Lancer.
Actor Surya - He has a black Terracan.
Actress Saya singh - She uses a black Santro.
Actress Jyothika - She uses a ash color Mercedes Benz.
Actress Malliga (Autograph) - She uses a Maruthi Wagon R.
Actor Dhanush - He has a Black Sonata.
Actress Trisha - She has a Toyota Corolla.
Actress "Kutti" Radhika - She has bought a Tata Safari.
Actor Karunaas - He has a black Tata Sierra.
Actor Vijay - He uses a Lancer.
Actor Sarath Kumar - He has a Pajero and a Mercedes Benz.
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Before Tecmo and Koei, before Square met Enix, before Namco found Bandai - this chart seeks to catalogue the history of game studios - spinoffs, mergers, acquisitions, defections. It's also suitable for posterising on your laundry room wall.
The chart's creator, Eric Wall for Games Are Evil, advises that "this is by no means the be all, end all, definitive history of video game development studios. There is still room for additional studios and for clarification of individual studio history, as well as more connections between the shift of studio talent from one company to another." He's missed a few studios and publishers - notably Bethesda Softworks.
But as a family tree, or perhaps family amoeba, of how things got to this point, it's as good a start as any I've seen. If you're having trouble seeing it in full size above, here's the direct link.
Developers! Developers! Developers! - The Flow Chart [Games Are Evil]


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As you probably already know, Disruptive Innovations is working on a new editor, codenamed ETNA. An XML Wysiwyg editor, RelaxNG-based. Doing that, we hit a bunch of known old problems that plague Markup editors since GML:
- How do you create a blank document? When you create a new document based on a given RNG schema, what should be the result? The question is not obvious. Yeah, you can query the schema to get one possible minimal document, for instance always taking the first choice in choices, drop ZeroOrMore and having only one occurence of OneOrMore, but is that really the document you want? Rarely. See how simple, user-friendly and accessible to non-techies the problem is solved in Eclipse. How can you put that in the hands of someone without XML/Schema knowledge? You can't.
- Similarly, what's a new instance of a given element in a given context? Once again, the schema can give you a minimal possible subtree but that's rarely the one you want.
- Element and attribute names are not meant to be human-readable. Or at least not a lot. I can't find rprtsvc12 (real example) very descriptive, sorry. So how do you associate a human-readable description, of course localizable, to a given element or attribute in a given context?
- How do you specify the default stylesheets for a new document?
- How do you specify extra stylesheets that apply only in editing environments? (Yes, because editing and browsing are different...)
- How do you specify where you want the initial selection in a new blank document to be?
- What's the default behavior when you split an element in two (if you can, and you rarely can in complex schemas) or when you want to create a new element at the end of an existing one (think of pressing CR key at the end of a list item to create a new one, or worse pressing twice CR to - for instance - leave the list)?
- How do you specify default Processing Instructions and Comments that should appear in a blank document or new element? For the moment, the answer is simple, you can't.
We are now working on non-intrusive, simple, easy to use for Schemas authors, solutions to the issues above.


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After the pasta and onion are sautéed, the oil is drained to minimize the fat content of this interesting pilaf.
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- In a large skillet, heat oil. Sauté vermicelli and onion until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes over medium-high heat. Drain off oil.
- Add rice, stock, water, pepper, and bay leaf. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Fluff with fork. Cover and let stand for 5-20 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
- Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.


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johnfyn needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 22 designs submitted by 17 freelance designers.
The company name is Lateral Developments Ltd. Providing concrete products for the building industry and private dwellings
Lateral Developements Ltd
Desired Color Scheme:
No particular colors in mind as of yet but bearing in mind its a construction company
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something nice, sleek, elegant, professional, looks well and stands out and looks well. We will be looking for a site designed aswell so the designer could be contracted for this aswell if they so wish
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The Word lateral is used as "thinking". as in we not only think about money, we think about our customers, employees, workmanship. The logo is going to be used on a website and company stationary and advertising. Any extra views on this would be appreciated.
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