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2. Skype – This is my calling card. I use Skype to make phone calls, instant message, video chat, send and receive large and small computer files. I find their service, Screen Sharing simply fab – it makes things much easier for me.
3. Google Calendar – I need to be reminded of things, personal or business related. I am a control freak and i want everything organize. And what is the answer? Google Calendar. This is awesome, you can program your reminders and it can do pop up, email you the reminder – and it can even send it to your cellphone. What else do you need?
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9. Log Me In – This is a free (or paid) service that allows you to access any computer anywhere – as in anywhere in the world. If you need anything to be fixed or you need to train somebody, you can use this service.
10. WordPress – Oh yes, and finally, WordPress. Anything i want in my blog (and even website), WP has it and much, much more.
These are the services that i value so much – and guess what, this did not cost me anything. There are so much valuable services on the web that we can use that will help our life much easier. I still have some more, but i think i will have a Part 2 of this post.
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"Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue ." (II Peter 1:2-3, NKJV)
You may wonder, "What should I teach my child this year?" If your child is in, say, kindergarten or third grade or sixth grade, what should be covered at that grade level? If you are using an all-inclusive curriculum package, this may not be a pressing issue for you. But if you choose to adapt the material, or move through it at your own pace, or if you use a more eclectic approach, you may be concerned about staying "on track," or about significant learning gaps.
Keeping Track of Academic Milestones
When designing your child's curriculum, you should first check the subject requirements of your state's homeschool laws. If you have questions about the requirements, contact HSLDA.
While one of the benefits of home education is the flexibility to tailor the program to the child's abilities, needs, and interests, it is also helpful—and often reassuring—to have a general idea of subjects that might be covered at various levels, especially in skills areas such as language arts and math. Some major publishers include a scope and sequence on their webpages. (Scope and sequence just means what material is covered and in what order.) You can also consult your state's standards of learning through an online search (e.g., Virginia standards of learning), or you can track your child's academic milestones using skills checklists for the basic subject areas of math, language arts, science, and social studies (see Resources).
You might use any of these as a guide, but ultimately, you decide what you will cover each year in each subject. Of course, as a conscientious homeschooling parent, you will want to provide a solid, well-rounded program of study, but the sequence of studies will generally be up to you. While language arts and math are sequential subjects and will often be similar from publisher to publisher, you have a lot of flexibility in other subject areas, such as science and social studies. Instead of studying a topic when the textbook publisher indicates you should, you might capitalize on your child's interests or rearrange the order of study to suit your family's needs or activities.
What if Your Child Doesn't "Fit" in a Certain Grade Level?
If you have a child who is grasping the concepts more quickly than anticipated, you may be apprehensive about letting him "move ahead."" Instead of limiting yourself to only certain material because it is listed somewhere as the appropriate material for this grade level, think outside the (grade level) box—consider what your child has mastered, then move to the next level. In other words, think in terms of ability levels, not grade levels. It is OK to use the grade level designation on your curriculum as a suggested sequence, rather than as a time restriction.
Take your cue from the gifted/talented class model: The child in such a program in a conventional setting still retains his chronological grade "label," but he moves ahead in areas of special interest or ability. For example, a third grader might be at a fourth or fifth grade level in math or science. Another option is to encourage the child to delve more deeply into the subject at hand, taking advantage of the extra time made available by early completion of the planned lessons.
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Reading, writing, and 'rithmetic (as well as other skill and content subjects) are certainly important, and they provide a valuable means by which we learn about the world around us and by which we communicate and interact with others. However, we would be remiss to set academic standards without spiritual standards. Inge Cannon reminds us:
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Yesterday I asked you to think about how much cash money you'd demand in exchange for lying underneath Kelsey Grammer. I was really graphic about it. Because you have to imagine in order to appreciate Kayte Walsh's life choice. What she's sacrificing. Everyone who responded said there'd be no way. That there's no price for it. That you would never, ever, ever let Kelsey Grammer inside. Not even for $10 million? I guess golddiggers don't read gossip blogs.
While you might be sure that you would never be able to have sex with him, do you think you'd be able to lie in the sun with him while he tries to put his tongue in your mouth and rub tan lotion all over your body? If fingers could vomit, mine would have just now writing that sentence.
But Kayte Walsh is by no means unique. It's not like she's the only bitch with gag control. In fact, she's just one of many, millions, who have no problem suppressing their gags, somehow able to compartmentalise their disgust, putting it away, burying it underneath the greed, the desperation, the pragmatism?
She doesn't have to work anymore. I mean, he's all up in her ass right now, but gradually, presumably, they'll fall into a regular pattern and she'll really only have to be touched by him for an hour or so a day, right? Maybe less? I mean he's not getting any younger. And she can spend the rest of her time shopping or seeing friends or reading or travelling…
For some people, for a LOT of people, that's a priority. Consider that, seriously. A life without financial stress. A life of ease and comfort. You can read for an entire week if you want to because you have nothing else to do but suck an old dick now and again. If he's good to you…why not?
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The Cameron University Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology will kick off its 2012-13 Speakers Series with a presentation by Lawton Chief of Police James T. Smith on Monday, November 12 at 11 a.m. Smith will speak about his career, his work with Special Operations teams, and issues facing the Lawton Police Department. The presentation will take place in the CETES Conference Center and is open to the public at no charge.
Smith was appointed Chief of Police for Lawton in August 2012, bringing more than 30 years of comprehensive law enforcement experience, including 24 years in command positions. He served three years with the Kentucky State Police and 27 years with the Jefferson County Police, which merged into the Louisville Metro Police Department. In his last assignment with the Louisville Metro Police Department, he served a Division Commander of the special operations division, overseeing SWAT, hostage negotiation team, special response team, joint emergency services unit, dive team, dignitary protection team, bomb unit, peer support, mounted patrol, canine unit, traffic unit, air unit, honor guard, river unit, community relations and special operations.
In 2011, Smith ended a 30 year career in the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring as a colonel. During his military career, he served in various units and command positions including Battalion Personnel Officer, Battalion Logistics Officer, Military Police Investigator and Division Anti-Terrorism Officer. Additionally, he had command assignments in Korea, Germany, Bosnia and Iraq.
Smith earned a Bachelor of Science in Police Administration with a minor in Military Science from Eastern Kentucky University. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Army Command & General Staff College, Southern Police Institute and Senior Management Institute for Police. He has been honored with the National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal and the Combat Action Badge.
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With nine ECAC Hockey games remaining in the regular season, the sixth-ranked Harvard women's hockey team will look to grab crucial conference points as the squad hosts Union and Rensselaer at Bright Hockey Center. The Crimson sits in fifth place in the ECAC Hockey standings with 16 points, while Rensselaer is seventh with 13 points and Union is 11th with three points.
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Harvard has never lost or tied a game against Union, owning a 12-0-0 advantage in the all-time series, dating back to 2003-04. Last season, the Crimson emerged with 5-0 and 5-1 victories. In the shutout on Nov. 8, 2008, Sarah Wilson '09 scored two goals and Jenny Brine '09 had a tally and assisted on another goal, as Harvard outshot Union, 46-12. In the second meeting last year on Jan. 30, 2009, Brine had a four-point game, handing out three assists and scoring a goal, while Katharine Chute notched two goals and added one assist.
Harvard and Rensselaer have met seven times, with the Crimson holding a 5-1-1 lead in the series. Last season, Randi Griffin scored a goal and Christina Kessler made 21 saves in a 1-1 tie Nov. 7, while Sarah Vaillancourt '08-09 returned from international competition to find the back of the net twice in a 5-4 victory Jan. 31, 2009. The two teams also met in the semifinal round of the ECAC Hockey playoffs, a 3-2 win in overtime for the Engineers.
Last Time Out
Anna McDonald netted two goals and Liza Ryabkina had a goal and an assist in a 4-4 tie against Cornell Jan. 15. On the following afternoon, Christina Kessler turned aside 21 shots to a 5-1 win against Colgate, as the senior netminder became Harvard's all-time winningest goaltender with her 64th victory. Kate Buesser (1-2-3) and Cori Bassett (1-1-2) paced the offensive surge for Harvard, which has scored nine goals in its last two games.
Crimson Leading The League
Kate Buesser is tied for the league lead in ECAC Hockey contests with 20 points, having scored six goals and handing out 14 assists. Buesser's 14 helpers is also a league-high. Leanna Coskren (4-5-9) and Cori Bassett (3-6-9) rank tied for second among the blue-liners in the conference with nine points in ECAC Hockey action. Jillian Dempsey paces all rookies in the conference in scoring with 15 points (7-8-15).
As a team, Harvard leads the conference with 3.23 goals per game and is fourth in scoring defense (1.77 goals allowed per game).
Just Win, Christina!
Senior goaltender Christina Kessler is 64-16-6 (.779) in her career in net, placing her first on Harvard's all-time goalie wins, as she passed Ali Boe '06 with a 5-1 victory against Colgate Jan. 16. Kessler is currently tied for the NCAA career record with a .941 save percentage, as she has stopped 1,863 of 1,979 shots faced during her career. Jessie Vetter (Wisconsin 2006-09) owned a .941 save percentage to set the record.
When The Game Is On The Line
Seven different Harvard players have scored a game-winning goal this season -- Kaitlin Spurling, Liza Ryabkina, Jillian Dempsey, Leanna Coskren, Anna McDonald, Cori Bassett and Kathryn Farni. Coskren and Ryabkina had two game-winning tallies to their credit.
Where's Your Beanpot?
Harvard will host the 2010 Beanpot at Bright Hockey Center. The first round, featuring the Crimson vs. Boston College at 8 p.m. and Boston University vs. Northeastern at 5 p.m. will take place Feb. 2, while the second round will be held Feb. 9. Harvard has won 12 Beanpots, while Northeastern has the lead with 14. Boston College has three titles, and Boston University has won three of the tournaments, which began in 1979.
A Balanced Attack
The Crimson has had 13 different players score at least one goal this year, as the team has netted a total of 46 goals. Sixteen players have at least one point to their credit and Harvard had 15 different players light the lamp last season as well, scoring a total of 95 goals.
The World's Best
A trio of former Harvard standout skaters have been named to the 2010 U.S. Women's National Team, which will compete at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Angela Ruggiero '02-04, the Patty Kazmaier recipient in 2004, Julie Chu '06-07, the winner of the Patty Kazmaier trophy in 2007, and former All-American Caitlin Cahow '07-08 were named to the American team. On Team Canada, Harvard will be represented by two-time Patty Kazmaier Award winner Jennifer Botterill '02-03, and Sarah Vaillancourt '08-09, who was named the top women's college hockey player in 2008.
Around The Ivy League
The Crimson is unbeaten in five straight games against Ivy League opponents (3-0-2) after tying Cornell Jan. 15. The Crimson stands at 3-2-2 against Ancient Eight opponents, good for third place in the conference standings. Cornell remains in first with a 5-0-2 Ivy League conference record.
License to Kill
The Crimson boasts the nation's ninth-best penalty kill unit, stopping 64 of 72 opponent power plays (.889).
Harvard Coach Katey Stone
Katey Stone is in her 16th season as the Landry Family Head Coach for Harvard Women's Ice Hockey, and she brings a 328-140-26 (.690) record into Friday's game. Stone, who ranks second all-time in Division I victories, has led Harvard to all seven of its NCAA tournament appearances. Stone is also the active leader in victories among Division I women's hockey coaches.
Stone is currently nine wins shy of tying the all-time Division I record, held by Laura Halldorson (337 victories).
First Thing's First
The Crimson was 18-0-2 when scoring first and 1-10-1 when the opponent lit the lamp first last season. So far in 2009-10, Harvard is 7-1-1 when netting the game's first goal and 2-3-2 when the opposition scores first.
It's All Over
Harvard is 101-1-5 since the start of the 2004-05 season when leading after two periods.
Welcome To The Show
Harvard freshmen have had the scoring touch this season, led by Jillian Dempsey who is tied for the team with seven goals and is second with nine assists and 16 points. Kaitlin Spurling (4-3-7), Josephine Pucci (2-5-7) have also been scoring threats.
Storied Program
With its 3-0 victory over St. Lawrence Nov. 7, Harvard earned the 500th victory in program history. The Crimson owns a 507-291-42 (.629)record over its storied 31-year history.
A Stone Wall
The Crimson earned back-to-back shutouts against Minnesota Dec. 4-5, marking the first time that the Golden Gopher were held scoreless since Feb. 2, 2007. The Crimson had not recorded consecutive shutouts since holding Cornell without a goal during the ECAC Hockey quarterfinals Feb. 27-28, 2009.
To Be The Best ...
With its 4-4 tie against No. 10 Cornell Jan. 15, the Crimson stands at 3-2-3 against ranked foes this year. Harvard was 2-6-1 against top 10 opponents last season.
Bright Spot
The Crimson was 9-4-2 record at Bright Hockey Center last season, while posting a 9-5-1 mark on the road. In 11 games this season, Harvard owns a 6-2-3 record on home ice, but is 3-2-1 in road contests.
Red Lights
This season, Harvard ranks fourth in the nation in scoring defense (1.47 goals allowed per game), sixth in scoring margin (+1.24), ninth on the penalty kill (64 of 72, .889), eighth in winning percentage (9-4-4, .647) and 15th in scoring offense (2.71 goals scored per game).
Rank And File
Harvard is ranked sixth in the latest USCHO.com national poll and sixth in the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine national poll.
Solid Start
Freshman Laura Bellamy started both games in net Jan. 8-9, making 21 saves and allowing only four goals (.840). Bellamy recorded a career-high 13 saves in a 3-3 tie at Princeton and surrendered only one goal, while stopping eight shots at Quinnipiac.
On The Road
The Crimson has played six road games this season, going 3-2-1. Harvard has five road games left in the regular season, beginning with the contest at Dartmouth Jan. 29.
Crimson Among The Nation's Best
With 0.82 assists per game, Kate Buesser ranks seventh in the nation in this category. At the blue line, Cori Bassett is averaging 0.59 points per game, placing her 16th. Among all of the country's rookies, Jillian Dempsey stands fourth with 0.94 points per contest.
Stopping The Puck
Christina Kessler ranks third in the nation with a save percentage of .944 (351 of 372) and stands third with a 1.39 goals-against average. Kessler is also seventh in the nation with a winning percentage of .700 (9-3-3).
No. 6 Crimson Continues Home Stretch With Pair Against Union, Rensselaer
Pictured: Kate Buesser is tied for the ECAC Hockey lead in
scoring with 20 points.


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I have pretty high storage needs, which are constantly increasing. Fortunately, the largest drives available seem to be scaling with the amount of space I can occupy. The 1TB disk I currently have sitting in the Superdrive bay of my 15" Macbook Pro (Mid 2010) is making me nervous with its loud seeking. I'm going to replace it for sure, but it seems as though laptop disks above 1TB are not yet readily available (besides the 15mm tall form factor, which is no good for MBPs). I noticed that Other World Computing is selling this drive, Toshiba part no. MQ01ABD150, but I can't seem to find any info outside of OWC. I know they carry some specialist products not always readily available elsewhere, but am I right to be skeptical of this drive? Anyone know anything about it, i.e. whether it will truly fit a 15" unibody MBP?
An OWC representative said that the drive would actually be too big to fit a MBP, in either bay. So the wait for a larger-than-1TB laptop drive continues.


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Albert J. Moore teaches Trial Advocacy and Depositions and Discovery in the Clinical Program, which he helped pioneer. He received the School of Law's Rutter Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2001.
Before joining UCLA, Professor Moore was a business litigator at the Los Angeles firms of Riordan & McKinzie and Nossaman, Krueger & Marsh.
Professor Moore writes on developing systematic approaches to teaching persuasive trial and deposition strategies and techniques, including Demystifying The First Year of Law School: A Guide to the 1L Experience, with David Binder (2010). He co-authored, with Professors David Binder and Paul Bergman, Deposition Questioning Strategies and Techniques (2001) and Trial Advocacy: Inferences, Arguments, Techniques (1996). He and Professor Bergman published Nolo's Deposition Handbook (2nd ed., 2001).


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Soundtrack2 Ep. 104: Movies Without Sound
Crocodiles, Handsome Furs, Here We Go Magic, Garbage, pacificUV & more
Things are heating up.
1. Here We Go Magic – How Do I Know
Starting with a fix of glorious twee indie pop.
2. Crocodiles – Endless Flowers
Lots of well-deserved buzz about this shoegaze garage band. Looking forward to release of Endless Flowers next month.
3. Zero Toy – Michael
Gotta love the reverb on the guitar here. Gimme L.A. indie rock!
4. Stagnant Pools – Nothing To Do
Submerged shoegaze off Real Lies.
5. Garbage – Felt
Nice shoegazey track off their latest Not Your Kind Of People. Anyone see the Foo Fighters doc and get a glimpse of Butch Vig in the studio?
6. Stay Calm – Let Me Clear My Throat
A minor epic that brings to mind S2 faves The Secret Machines.
7. 2PPM – Movies Without Sound
Sounds like a jam session at 3 a.m. in an abandoned warehouse. Their moniker stands for "two people playing music."
8. Monoland – Alba
Classic shoegaze sound from Manouva.
9. Centro-Matic – Janitorial On Channel Fail
Full blown, emotional crunchy 90s rock a la Yo La Tengo or Guided By Voices. No idea what the lyrics are saying, but they sound profound.
10. The New Year – The Block That Doesn't Exist
Neurotic lo-fi of the billiantly-named Newness Ends album.
11. Meat Puppets – Severed Goddess Hand
I've been wanting to play this Too High To Die song here for years. Enjoy the sunburnt psych funk.
12. Damien Jurado – Reel To Reel
Second track we've played from the sublime and soulful Maraqopa.
13. Airiel – Funerals
More stratospheric shoegaze from latest EP Kid Games.
14. Melody's Echo Chamber – Crystalized
Imagine Rachel Goswell fronting Tame Impala and you've got our track of the week.
15. pacificUV – Be My Only Shallow Love (remix)
Prolific band drop more shoegaze and beats.
16. Ladyhawke – Black, White and Blue (All Saints basement session)
Nice groovy pop track with bouncy chorus.
17. School Of Seven Bells – When You Sing
Lose yourself in this monster Ghost Story track.
18. Handsome Furs – Dead + Rural
Chrome Waves tells me this Wolf Parade spinoff has called it a day. Here's a fitting farwell. On a related note, it appears that Dan Boeckner has a new band with Britt Daniel of Spoon and Sam Brown of New Bomb Turks.


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Amateur Radio has consistently been the most reliable means of communications when other systems have failed. Hams work closely with disaster relief agency officials from FEMA, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and other response organizations to offer wireless communications aid. From wildfires and earthquakes to marathons and road races, when getting the message through is critical, ham radio works.
The Amateur Radio Public Service Handbook is for all hams that volunteer their time and skill to serve their communities. It provides knowledge needed for communicating quickly and effectively during disasters, emergencies, and community events, as well as an opportunity to learn more about the Amateur Radio Service and its unique role in supporting the public.


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Google sprays customers with cash in AdWords cockup
£100 voucher morphs into gigantic £75,000 bonanza
Google mistakenly credited huge sums of money into an unknown number of UK customers' AdWords accounts, after some were handed a £100 voucher from Mountain View to redeem on the service.
AdWords user Pete Williams told The Register that Google wrongly plonked £75,000 into his account after he redeemed the voucher.
"I got one of these and let Google know via their @AdWords twitter account – no response yet. Obviously I've not spent a penny of it, but it appears other people have!" he said.
To add to the balls-up, Google, having heard from various AdWords customers about the gaffe, then credited various accounts with another £75,000.
Williams said the company eventually spotted the sizable accounting error and "finally" charged him £150,000 to reset the balance to zero.
Despite all the weird bumps and dips of cash showing up in his account, Williams told us he "still [had] no word from Google on what's going on."
Indeed, El Reg has asked the Google UK team to explain the blunder. It's yet to return comment at time of writing, however.
Meanwhile, others who were also wrongly credited with great wads of cash in their AdWords accounts after redeeming the £100 voucher, have been questioning what went wrong on this thread.
A US-based Google employee eventually provided some insight into why the money was credited into their accounts.
"Those of us who post in this forum are not connected in any way with the folks that handle AdWords promotions," noted the unnamed Google wonk in the early hours of this morning.
"Moreover, the Google employees who post here have typically supported US-based advertisers and we will have not Google contacts in other parts of the world who work with advertisers using currencies other than the US dollar. For these reasons, I am not able to speak to what you are experiencing."
Later, however, the Google staffer offered this more helpful update:
"I am happy to say that I was able to reach the proper team, and was pleased to learn that they were already fully aware of the issue – and working to communicate directly with those folks who had an incorrect amount applied to their account.
"I do certainly apologise on behalf of the team for any bad moments that this has caused you."
But some found that Google had credited their account with £75,000 and then removed £150,000, leaving some customers in the red.
Others are getting a small £50 compensation from Google, after the company made a clear hash of its £100 voucher promotion.
"We recently emailed you a credit for £100 of free Google AdWords advertising. Unfortunately, due to a technical issue you will not be able to redeem this credit. Instead, please find below a new AdWords credit giving you a credit of £150. The extra £50 is by way of apology for our error," reads an email sent out to some customers. ®
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As Robert Graves' forgotten 1929 play But It Still Goes ON receives its world-premiere in London, Andrew Maunder wonders if it is time to revisit the post-war plays of the 1920s. This latest Blog post explores this fascinating world.
Continue reading "Banging the door on the war": Re-visiting Robert Graves But It Still Goes On and the post-war plays of the 1920s


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Nike: Conversations from the Inside
The clip, starring Nicola Sanders, is one in a series of fives online films made for Nike Women in 2008. And the moral of the story is: just because you can't jump it doesn't mean you can't win.
The spot has been directed by Nieto and produced at Paranoid US. Director of Photography: Antoine Gallais Billaud. Sound: X-Track. Post Production: Digital District. Creative Agency: Wieden + Kennedy.Also tagged Alexis Vieil, Anders Stake, Antoine Gallais Billaud, athlete, Betsy Decker, brain, Brice Lartigue, Cat Reynolds, Claude Letessier, Craig Williams, crying, Damien Martin, David Danesi, Digital District, Eric Quennoy, feet, Guillaume Raffi, hat, heart, internal organs, Jeff Kling, John Norman, lips, Mark Bernath, Nicola Sanders, Nieto, nike, Paranoid Projects, Phillip Detchmendy, W+K, X-Track


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The U.S. should phase out its aircraft carriers and shift the savings to less costly and more effective means of defending its interests, the Center for a New American Security says in a controversial new report that sharply questions American military thinking.
The Washington, D.C.-based think tank claims that the value of carriers has been put at risk by their high cost, vulnerability to attack and a growing belief that the ships are "surprisingly irrelevant to the conflicts of the time." The report calls for a greater reliance on precision missiles and the development of the sort of unmanned combat air system that Northrop Grumman has been creating in Rancho Bernardo.
The report was written by Capt. Henry Hendrix, a career naval flight officer who writes says that, "After 100 years, the carrier is rapidly approaching the end of its useful strategic life." He wrote the piece on behalf of the non-profit center, which has emerged as a respected voice on military affairs -- especially spending issues -- since it was created six years ago. Robert Work, under secretary of the Navy, will become chief executive officer of CNAS in late April.
Over the years, other think tanks have questioned the utility of carriers. But the CNAS has produced a cost-benefit analysis that is unusually detailed and blunt. The findings, published earlier this month, have been challenged by the Navy, some defense analysts and Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-Alpine).
"The Navy remains committed to its carrier fleet, to the warfighting edge provided by naval aviation, and to improving both as we move forward," said Christopher Servello, a Navy spokesman in Washington, D.C.
The topic is of special interest in San Diego. The city is home to two of the Navy's 11 carriers, the Carl Vinson and the Ronald Reagan. (The Enterprise has not yet been decommissioned.) And there's a chance that San Diego will get a third flat top in the future, possibly the Gerald R. Ford, a new class of supercarrier that is now under construction. The annual payroll of a single carrier is worth more than $200 million to the San Diego economy.
Carriers began as surveillance platforms, but evolved into the biggest offensive stick in the fleet. Ships like the Reagan and Carl Vinson typically carry more than 70 aircraft, including F/A-18 Hornet strike planes, which have been used in the wars against Iraq and Afghanistan. But the role of carriers has been getting more scrutiny, especially as a result of growing cuts to the defense budget.
The CNAS explores whether the ships are worth the expense in a report titled, "At What Cost A Carrier?" Hendrix notes, for example, that carriers project power and political presence. But he says the new carrier Ford will cost about $13.5 billion, nearly twice the price tag of the George H.W. Bush, the last flattop the Navy built. Hendrix raises the possibility that five destroyers -- which cost about $10 billlion to build -- could produce roughly the same presence of a carrier for less money. Destroyers don't carry Hornets. But they do stock high-precision Tomahawk cruise missiles.
The price is even more stark, says CNAS, if you compare the total life cycle costs of a carrier strike group to that of five destroyers. A strike group -- typically composed of the carrier, its air wing, five surface ships and a submarine -- costs $6.5 million a day to operate. He says the figure is $1.8 million for five destroyers.
There's also the issue of the cost efficiency of the F/A-18 Hornets, which operate from land and sea. The report estimates that Hornets dropped about 16,000 bombs over the past decade. Hendrix divided that number by 1,000 -- taking in all Hornets -- and determined that the planes, on average, would have dropped only 16 bombs each during the past decade. He places the price tag, per bomb, at $7.5 million.
"That is quite substantial when compared with the precision-strike Tomahawk cruise missile, which each cost a conservative $2 million," writes Hendrix, who says it it may be wiser to rely more on missiles fired by ships and submarines.
He also expressed concern that a carrier could be knocked out by a comparatively inexpensive Chinese DF-21D missile.
"The risk of a carrier suffering a mission kill that takes it off the battle line without actually sinking it remains high," Hendrix writes.
CNAS gets plenty of blow back on such claims.
"I think the threats to aircraft carriers are no greater today than they were during the height of the Cold War," said Eric Wertheim, a defense analyst at the U.S. Naval Institute in Washington D.C.
There's also disagreement over the report's claim that, over time, a heavier reliance on precision missiles could reduce the role of carriers.
"Different weapon systems, air platforms and carriers are making technological advances, too, which make carriers even more necessary," said Congressman Hunter, a former Marine who now serves on the House Armed Services Committee.
"An example is configuring the F-35 (Joint Strike Fighter) to land on carrier decks, meaning that we will be able to deliver quick strike capability from anywhere in the world. There's no questioning the importance of carriers for global force projection and security."
The issue of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) is less contentious.
Hunter has been a strong supporter of UAVs, which are part of an industry that's dominated in the United States by two San Diego County companies, Northrop Grumman and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. He told a reporter from DefenseMediaNetwork that, "It is likely that we will never again become involved in combat without heavily using numerous UAVs overhead. The open and barren terrain in Southwest Asia favors drones for surveillance, unlike jungle canopies of Southeast Asia."
The pace of development is another matter.
The CNAS report envisions a much great role for a particular type of drone, the unmanned combat air vehicle, which could be configured to carry weapons as well as perform surveillance and reconnaissance. Late last year, Northrop's X-47B underwent taxi tests on the carrier Harry S. Truman as part of the Navy's unmanned combat air system program. General Atomics is developing the Sea Avenger, a different UCAV.
Currently, the program is being developed in a comparatively slow, deliberate way. CNAS wants more, saying that a possible path forward could involve canceling the Joint Strike Fighter program, extending production of lower cost Hornets, and accelerating the development of UCAVs that could fly from both large carriers and smaller amphibious carriers.
"The new UCAVs would be flown only when operationally needed," CNAS says. "UCAV pilots would maintain their currency in simulators, reducing personnel and operational costs and extending their airframes' lives by decades. This posture would allow the slowly declining number of carriers that would remain in the inventory until the (carrier) Ford retires in 2065 to remain effective."
CNAS punctutes the point, saying, "The carrier had its day, but continuing to adhere to 100 years of aviation tradition, even in the face of a direct challenge, signals a failure of imagination and foreshadows decline."
Wertheim disagrees: "The aircraft carrier is not a silver bullet, but it is still important for a lot of reasons, including the presence it projects," said Wertheim. "That's comforting for our allies and a source of caution to potential enemies."


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This unique course covers the theory and history of international conflict and of intra- and inter-state disputes in the contemporary international system. It draws on subjects such as international relations, politics, economics, sociology and history. The course will enable you to examine and analyse the issues and dynamics that shape and influence conflict in the modern world, as well as explore the tools to manage and resolve it.
You will look at the theory and history behind international conflict at all levels of interaction, from the interpersonal to the international. You will also examine how conflict manifests itself in the contemporary international system, and the techniques available to manage and resolve violent disputes. In addition, you will explore key questions, such as the role of religion and gender in conflict, weapons proliferation, the function of outside actors, and the effects of conflict on civilians. You will apply your skills in a piece of original research of 12,000-15,000 words.
Seminar presentations, essays, and dissertation.
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
This module covers two aspects key to understanding and managing conflict within international relations. First, it looks at theoretical and analytical approaches to conflict. Drawing on insights from a range of social science disciplines – including history, psychology, anthropology, sociology, politics and international relations – this module critically examines the range of theories that have been put forward to explain how conflict arises and how it escalates. It also explores the way in which identity (such as religion and ethnicity), structural inequality, frustration and aggression can all play a part in creating the conditions for confrontation and conflict. Second, the module explores the wide range of ways in which international conflict can be managed and resolved and how a sustainable peace can be built in post-conflict situations. The module therefore explores topics such as
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Both parts of the module provide opportunities to use and challenge various theoretical and conceptual approaches of conflict and security issues at an advanced level. The range of issues analysed and studied in the first half of the module, as well as the choice of case studies selected each year for the second half, will evolve through time, but both will offer rich and contrasting grounds for an in-depth practical and critical understanding of contemporary security and conflict situations and management.
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The masters programme culminates in the dissertation, an extended project that allows you to engage in independent research, applying and developing the content of the taught modules to a topic of your choice.
The dissertation is prepared for in Semester 2, and is then fully engaged in what is effectively a third semester.
Your dissertation research is supported by supervision, with the primary emphasis on independent study.
How is research conducted? What constitutes good research? How do you develop and carry out an independent piece of research?
This module is an integral part of this masters course. You are trained in the use of research sources, such as libraries and archives. The module guides you through a range of research techniques and methods and enables you to analyse how to choose the most suitable for a particular research project.
The module is designed to support other content-led teaching, especially the relevant core modules. In the first semester you are encouraged to apply skills to their course modules and evaluate what constitutes reliable, accurate and verifiable information. In the second semester you design a research proposal drawing on the lessons from the first semester. This will then form the foundation for you researching and writing a dissertation over the summer.
This is a core module on the MA Criminology programme that aims to deconstruct the fundamental elements of criminology. In so doing, it develops a critical understanding of the concepts of 'crime', 'offender' and 'victim', and their relationship to each other and to broader concepts of 'harm'. The first part of the module explores a range of contemporary issues in crime and victimisation, fostering a critical awareness of their theoretical underpinning and of the role of power in defining and enforcing crime, and in labelling offenders and victims.
In the second part of the module you will engage critically with the concept of 'justice' and criminological debates concerning to what extent justice is or is not accomplished through formal responses to crime. Within this section you will study the development, transformation, and the politics of policing as the gate keeping institution to 'justice'. You will then study the philosophical justifications to punish, its theoretical explanations, and analyse its historical and contemporary forms. The module recognises the increasingly international nature of crime control and incorporates a comparative analysis of criminal justice. In so doing you will think critically about the role of structure and agency in understanding convergent and divergent practice in crime control and punishment.
This one semester module is an elective primarily offered to students taking an MA in Media & Communication or an MA in Film but it is also relevant to those taking postgraduate degrees in politics, political communication, human rights and conflict. It deals with some of the most hotly debated issues in different societies about how to balance core freedoms (expression, press and protest) with the state protecting what and who may be potentially harmed by certain forms of expression through censorship. Even then these remain open debates as new forms of subversion and resistance emerge with new technologies or through the use of the body to express protest. The module explores these at two levels. The first outlines different approaches to and principles governing censorship depending on whether expression is through images; words, ideas and beliefs; information; and action. These are then explored in more depth in sessions that draw on staff specialisms here, for instance, in film, news, information-privacy, protest movements, etc.
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This module is one of two core modules for students on the MA Human Rights, and can be taken as an option by some students in related fields who are interested in learning about the human rights architecture, its actors and their activism. It is aimed at clarifying central themes in the history and evolution of human rights, and looks also at the institutions and mechanisms operating at the international and regional levels to protect, promote and defend human rights. Through case studies, you will learn about the roles, functions and activities of key human rights actors and institutions at the international, regional and domestic levels. The module will include a critical evaluation of the challenges facing human rights actors and institutions in defending, protecting and promoting human rights and end with a critical consideration of the interplay between human rights actors, institutions and activism.
This module is a core module for those pursuing the MA in International Politics and Economics and the MSc Political Economy, Macro-economics and Finance. The module is a recommended option for the MA in International Relations and an elective for other masters courses.
Globalisation has made the study of the global political economy and its challenges a vital area of research and debate. This module equips you to join in the renaissance of political-economic thought on the international plane. It concentrates on the themes of capitalism, imperialism and the state.
The module outlines the nature of International Political Economy (IPE) as a distinctive field of study. You will encounter a range of approaches to studying broad theoretical and policy issues including the role of the state in society, labour and the labour process, the role of finance in the international system, the nature and origins of profit, inequality, theories of imperialism, capitalist crises, and economic growth and development.
The module develops from classical approaches and debates to more contemporary perspectives on studying the global political economy. You will carry out a case study on such topics as: the impact of foreign investment or the policies of the International Monetary Fund on an underdeveloped country or region; the political economy aspects of a particular financial crisis; the political economy of a nation's economic development from an internal and global perspective.
This module is one of two core modules for the students on the MA Human Rights, and can be taken as an option by some students in related fields who are interested in learning about practical strategies for campaigning for human rights. The main premise of this module is to critically assess the possibility of achieving human rights in various different contexts. You will explore what is meant by human rights and the protection of human rights. You will consider, in detail, the scope and content of a number of core rights. Through case studies illustrating various campaign methods and strategies, you will gain practical knowledge of how to design and deliver campaigns that have impact. You will simulate practitioners in the field and gain relevant expertise in campaign design. This module blends contemporary debates and contested issues with practical strategies of how to achieve the protection of human rights.
This module introduces you to the study of terrorism and political violence, and engages with the primary debates in the field. The first half of the module addresses definitional, epistemological and methodological issues raised by the study of political violence. The module will also outline the history of modern political violence and the evolution of the way it has been defined and studied. In this context, the module will explore the nature and evolution of various forms of contemporary political violence, including: wars; 'new wars'; insurgency and counterinsurgency; irregular warfare; guerrilla warfare; state and non-state terrorism; and counter-terrorism. Throughout, focus will be given to a range of mainstream and critical approaches to the field, ensuring that you become aware of the rich variety of perspectives which can be adopted in relation to the subject. In the second half of the module, time will be given to examining a range of human rights issues and debates which arise in relation to political violence and terrorism.
This module is a core module for the MSc International Relations. It can be taken as an option module by those studying in related masters fields.
How do we understand the contemporary international system? The module: 1) explains and critiques a number of the leading theories that have been put forward to explain how the international system operates; and 2) applies those theories to a series of case studies. This combination facilitates the exploration of international relations through the practical application of theoretical standpoints.
In the first part of the module we explore the key ideas and philosophies underpinning the study of international relations (IR), including:
- traditional realist theories of interstate relations and great power politics;
- Marxist inspired theories of structural inequalities;
- contemporary pluralist theories focusing on the interaction of state and non-state actors.
In the second part we apply the theories explore in Part 1 to a series of student led international relations case studies of major international issues, both historically and contemporary. The cases will be chosen by you with guidance from the module leader.
As a bridge between Part 1 and Part 2 the students will explore a case study provided by the module leader to give you a framework for what is expected in the student led case studies.
This interdisciplinary postgraduate option module focuses on the history of international relations from the early nineteenth century almost to the end of the twentieth century. It examines historical forces and factors that have influenced relations between empires, states and nations over a period of almost two centuries. Focusing in part on Europe and the US and also on key events in parts of the Middle East, Africa and Asia, the module critically analyses and evaluates the role of governments, state agencies and non-state transnational organisations. It enquires critically into phenomena such as imperialism, internationalism and anticolonialism. From a variety of historical perspectives and interpretations and through the use of case studies, it scrutinises the historic course of international relations in terms of power and politics, diplomacy and statecraft, empire and race.
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Not long ago, a friend suggested to me an idea that he felt would allow a person to believe in an old Earth and yet still accept the biblical doctrine of creation. I had heard of the Day-Age Theory, the Gap Theory, and the Modified Gap Theory, but I never had heard about the concept he was defending. He referred to it as the "Multiple Gap Theory." Could you explain what this is, and whether or not a faithful Christian can accept it?
The Multiple Gap Theory suggests that the creation days were, in fact, six literal, 24-hour days during which God actually performed the special creative works attributed to Him in Genesis 1. However, these literal days tell only a small part of the whole story. Rather than representing the totality of God's work in creation, they instead represent "breaks" between the geologic ages. In other words, after God's activity on any given literal day, that day then was followed by long ages of slow development in the style of orthodox historical geology. Actually, this theory is a hybridization of the Day-Age and Gap theories. Instead of making "ages" out of the days of Genesis 1, it merely inserts the ages between the days. And instead of putting a gap in between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2, it inserts gaps between the days of Genesis 1.
One of the strongest supporters of the Multiple Gap Theory, and certainly one of its most ardent popularizers, is Donald England, distinguished professor of chemistry at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. Harding is supported by members of the churches of Christ, who generally are known to be quite conservative in their positions regarding the Genesis account of creation. In the past, for the most part, members of the churches of Christ have not tolerated the teachings of false doctrines associated with creation. Dr. England, of course, is well aware of that fact. The Multiple Gap Theory has the advantage of allowing him, when asked, to assert that he does, in fact, believe the days of creation were 24-hour periods. And, if he is asked if he believes in the Gap Theory, again, he can demur, insisting that he does not.
But is this an upright approach? Or is it "playing loosely with the facts"? Interestingly, an example is available upon which one may base an answer to these questions. In March 1982, Dr. England lectured to a group of young people in Memphis, Tennessee. During that series, he told these youngsters that although he had spent a lifetime searching for "proof " that the days of Genesis 1 were 24-hour days, he never had found any. He then went to great lengths to set before this audience of impressionable teenagers a number of "objections" to the days of Genesis 1 being literal.
As a result of England's comments and a subsequent review of them (see Thompson, 1982), the president of Harding University, Clifton L. Ganus, received several inquiries from financial supporters about England's position on these matters. How did Dr. England respond? On October 4, 1982 he wrote Dr. Ganus a letter in which he stated:
Dear Dr. Ganus: I enjoyed my brief visit with you on Friday afternoon. I stated in your presence that I have always believed that the creation days of Genesis One were six twenty-four hour days. Anyone who would take anything that I said in the [name of congregation omitted here] lectures and try to associate me with a "day-age" theory of creation is making a mistake.... Whenever I speak on the creation theme, I am always careful to make my position clear as to my understanding of the length of days in Genesis One... (1982, p. 1).
As proof of his position on these matters, England included in his letter a quotation from pages 111-113 of his book, A Christian View of Origins, in which he wrote that he does not recommend strict theistic evolution. But here is the interesting point in all of this. In that same book, just two pages earlier, Dr. England had written:
The statements, "God created" (Genesis 1 and elsewhere) and "God spoke and it was done; He commanded and it stood fast" (Ps. 33:9) do not explicitly rule out some sort of process. Now, if the days of Genesis are taken as 24-hour days, then that certainly rules out any process extending over vast periods of time. The days could easily have been twenty-four-hour days and the earth still date to great antiquity provided that indefinite periods of time separated the six creation days (1972, pp. 110-111, emp. added).
Is this dealing honestly with the facts? Dr. England told the university president (who had the power to dismiss him from his professorial position) that he does believe the days of Genesis 1 were 24-hours long, all the while knowing that he has defended, in print, the Multiple Gap Theory.
At the very least, this theory requires a most "unnatural" reading of the Creation account—which apparently is continuous and intended to describe the creation of "heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is." The context of the creation record suggests continuity. There is absolutely no exegetical evidence to document the claim that in between each of the (literal) creation days there were millions or billions of years. In fact, such evidence is conspicuously missing. In his 1983 volume, A Scientist Examines Faith and Evidence, Dr. England commented on this fact when he said: "True, the silence of the Scriptures leaves open the possibility of time gaps but it does not seem advisable to build a doctrinal theory on the basis of a silence of Scripture" (p. 154, emp. added).
Nor does the theory harmonize with orthodox geology. If the acts of creation are left on their respective days, then there is no possible way to make the Creation account agree with the geologic-age system—gaps or no gaps. The Genesis sequence and the alleged geologic sequence do not agree (see Thompson, 1995, p. 214). The Multiple Gap Theory does not alter that fact.
Additionally, we must not overlook the import of Exodus 20:11 which specifically states that "in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the seas, and all that in them is, and rested on the seventh day." Either God made what He made in six days or He made what He made in six days plus millions or billions of years. Those respecting the Bible as the inspired Word of God have no trouble accepting the former and rejecting the latter. It is fitting that we close this section with a quotation from G. Richard Culp:
We stand either with God and His teaching of creation, or we stand with the evolutionist in opposition to Him. The issues are sharply drawn; there can be no compromise. You are either a Christian or an evolutionist; you cannot be both (1975, p. 163).
Culp, G. Richard (1975), Remember Thy Creator (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker).
England, Donald (1972), A Christian View of Origins (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker).
England, Donald (1982), Letter to Clifton L. Ganus, President, Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas.
England, Donald (1983), A Scientist Examines Faith and Evidence (Delight, AR: Gospel Light).
Thompson, Bert (1982), "The Day-Age Theory: Another False Compromise of the Genesis Account of Creation," Reason & Revelation, 2:29-32, July.
Thompson, Bert (1995), Creation Compromises (Montgomery, AL: Apologetics Press).


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5 Things You Should Know About Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby is one of the biggest events of the year, and is on the list of buckets that many experience directly. Of course, it is available to watch on TV, but you want to approach that action, right?
Whether you are a Derby veteran or you are planning your first trip, there are certain tips that everyone needs to know. Read on for 5 of them.
Use cash
Bring cash. Bring a ton of cash. While in this day and age, it looks like plastic is king, cash will get you much further in Kentucky Derby.
You will need cash for parking, as a starter. There's nothing worse than going to Derby, finding a lot of things, and realizing that you do not have access to it.
In addition, most beverage sellers need cash, and you need cash to choose that free horse!
There is an ATM. However, they also come with the discomfort of waiting a very long time. Outsmart all others who do not put their pockets in green.
Thinking forward
Many people attend Derby, so it makes sense that crowds and lines will become commonplace.
If you have to use the bathroom – or you think you might have to – do not think about it. Just lined up The same is true if you want a drink, or if you need something that requires waiting.
By thinking ahead and doing a little strategic scheduling, you'll be able to have a more enjoyable time at Derby.
Bet early
Do not waste time thinking about which horse to pick. Do not change your mind. Go with what your mother said at the time.
The gamble is very stressful, and if you are the first person, you may be nervous about it.
However, as mentioned earlier: Derby is crowded. Do not increase your nerves by delaying your bet. Immediately upon arrival, queue up to place your bet.
Bet at all!
The gamble does not have to be frightening. It's commonplace in Kentucky Derby, so get into it!
Some important things to keep in mind:
The minimum bet is $ 2.00.
Step into the window, let's say the number of your race and the amount of dollars you want to bet.
Declare the type of stakes and the number of the horse.
If you earn more than one bet, do another schpiel for each.
This is Kentucky Derby – you have many reasons to celebrate!
Mint juleps is the beverage of choice in Kentucky Derby, and whether you win or not, you will be able to partake of iconic history.
However, remember that you are at a relatively formal event at least, and the most high class.
Be sure to limit yourself so you do not make a fuss. What could be more embarrassing?
Kentucky Derby can be a great experience for everyone involved, whether you bet, ride in the air, or enjoy one of those special mint mints.
Just like any event, there is a protocol you need to follow how to do it yourself. In addition, following these tips will help you enjoy a relaxing and relaxing time at all times watching the race.


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- High non-price competitiveness
- Mature high added value sectors (new technologies, finance, chemicals, pharmaceuticals)
- Major regional and international trading hub for goods and financial services
- Large FDI inflows thanks to the advantageous tax regime, political stability and excellent business climate
- Leading exporter of capital in Asia through the Temasek and Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) sovereign funds
- Economy dependent on exports
- Shortages of skilled labour
- Ageing population
- Vulnerability to the slowdown of the Chinese economy
External headwinds lead to a slower but still dynamic growth
The economy will expand less rapidly in 2019, mainly due to external headwinds, with exports (180% of GDP) and domestic demand remaining the main drivers of growth. The slowdown in the Chinese economy will continue to dim exports, as it is Singapore's main trading partner (around 14% of trade). A pickup in exports to other markets, including South Asian countries (who will benefit from the CPTPP) and the United States, will partly compensate this decline. The outlook will also continue to be dimmed by the US-China trade war and related uncertainty, as well as the deceleration of global demand growth for electronics (13.5% of exports), which poses an excess output challenge for Singapore due to growing domestic production. These headwinds will notably affect the manufacturing industry (20% of GDP). However, higher oil prices should benefit trade, as Singapore is the world's third-largest refinery centre.
On the domestic front, the construction sector will continue to underperform, further discouraged by government measures to curb housing price growth. These measures will help to stabilize inflation, which faces pressure from rising oil prices and stronger core inflation. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is therefore likely to continue following a tightening policy stance. Demand will continue to boost the services industry – predominantly via finance and insurance but also the retail sector – which will be helped by steady growth in the number of tourists and of disposable income. Moreover, public investments to boost economic diversification, R&D, invest in human capital, and attract FDIs will continue to be favourable to growth and business confidence.
Confirmed resilience of the financial situation
The budget balance will remain very sound. Thanks to receipts from sovereign fund investments, the country will continue to record a budget surplus while maintaining expansionary budget policy. In addition, the high level of public debt is more than compensated for by the financial assets held within sovereign funds. Bond issues are not used to finance the public debt; rather they are used to develop a local state bond market and to support the Central Provident Fund, the leading Singaporean pension fund.
The current account balance will likely run a large surplus in 2019. The surplus in the balance of trade will increase, notably as a result of the uplift in energy prices, but will continue to be partly counterbalanced by a deficit in the balance of services and deterioration of the income balances (primary and secondary). Thanks to the city-state's role as a regional and international trading hub, downwards trends in exports are mirrored by fluctuations in imports.
Although the banking sector is exposed to property market risks, its granting of mortgages has been cautious and remains in line with regulatory requirements: the rapid expansion of credit, combined with high property prices, is not expected to present a risk for 2019. The sector is also exposed to risks associated with the high level – although deemed sustainable – of household indebtedness (above 70%of GDP) and the slowdown in the Chinese economy through trade finance operations. However, the levels of capitalisation and liquidities, the stabilizing of bad debt levels, as well as strong performances in the resistance tests carried out by the Singaporean financial authorities, would indicate that the banking sector will be resilient in 2019.
Durable stability of the political environment
The People's Action Party (PAP) has been in power since Singapore gained its independence in 1965. Its dominance is expected to last given the tranquil nature of the social milieu and effective proactive economic policies, but also due to the lack of strong opposition figures. The term of office of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong ends in 2021. The PAP will elect a succession candidate internally, and if there are internal opposing factions backing different candidates, these conflicts will not be made public. The government agenda will likely stay focused on securing competitiveness to ensure long term growth. An absence of political risk, a strong rule of law, and a liberal economic structure underpin the strength of the business climate, which took second place in the World Bank's 2019 assessment.
Last update: February 2019
Cheques, cash and bank transfers are all frequently-used means of payment within Singapore. Bank transfers, fast and secure, are widely used for international transactions. Standby Letters of Credits and Irrevocable Letters of Credit are often used in export transactions.
Debt collection
Amicable phase
The amicable phase begins with the seller contacting buyers in writing, by telephone and, where permissible, by visiting the buyer's business premises. If there is no response from the buyer, a site visit and online searches are conducted to ascertain the operating and legal status of the buyer. If the buyer does not make attempts to settle the matter amicably, legal proceedings can be used to recover payments for goods sold and delivered in Singapore. It is, however, prudent to ensure that the buyer has sufficient assets to satisfy the debt before proceedings are initiated.
Legal proceedings
Singapore is a common law jurisdiction. Its laws are principally governed by Supreme Court of Judicature Acts, State Court Acts, other statutes which have procedural application (or contain procedural provisions), the Rules of Court, practice directions, case law and the court'sinherent powers.
Singapore's courts comprise State (Subordinate) Courts and the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is composed of the High Court and the Court of Appeal (the final appellate court). The High Court is a court of first instance, generally used for claims beyond the jurisdiction of the State Courts (although the High Court is a court of unlimited jurisdiction and may hear any claim).
Default Judgment
If a defendant fails to enter an appearance or fails to file a defence within the time specified in the writ, the plaintiff may enter default judgment against him. This can be a final judgment or an interlocutory judgment, depending on the nature of the claim.
Summary Judgment
If the defendant has entered an appearance and filed a defence, but it is clear that the defendant has no real defence to the claim, the plaintiff can apply to court for summary judgment. To avoid summary judgment being entered, the defendant must show that the dispute concerns a triable issue, or that there is some other reason for trial. An application for summary judgment must be filed within 28 days of pleadings being concluded (unless the court orders otherwise).
Enforcement of a Legal Decision
Writs of Execution
A judgment can be enforced by a variety of writs of execution. These include a Writ of Seizure and Sale of movable and immovable property, a Writ of Delivery and a Writ of Distress. These writs authorise court officials to take appropriate measures to give effect to the judgment.
Garnishee Proceedings
This can be an appropriate solution when the debtor is owed a debt by a third party (the garnishee). When the creditor garnishes the debt, the garnishee must then make payments due to him, rather than to the debtor. To collect these debts, the creditor must first apply for a garnishee order nisi. This can be filed without the involvement of other parties and leads to "show cause" proceedings. If the garnishee confirms that there are monies due and owing to the judgment debtor at this stage, the Registrar may proceed to make the garnishee nisi absolute.
Registration of Judgment
If the creditor is not able to enforce his judgment in Singapore, he may be able to enforce it in a country where the debtor holds assets. This can be done by commencing fresh proceedings, or by registering the Singapore judgment in the foreign country (on the basis of reciprocity of enforcement between the two countries).
Insolvency Proceedings
Schemes of Arrangement
Schemes of arrangement begin with an application to court, for an order summoning one or more meetings of the creditors, members of the company, or shareholders of the company. If the court agrees to the order, a proposal must then be tabled before the relevant meetings and approved by the requisite majority (unless the court orders otherwise) of the creditors, class of creditors, members or class of members, shareholders, or class of shareholders.
Judicial Management
When a company is in financial difficulty but has reasonable prospects of being rehabilitated, or if preserving all or part of its business as a going concern (or even that the interests of creditors would be better served than by resorting to a winding up), the company or its creditors can apply to court for an order that the company be placed under the judicial management of a judicial manager.
Insolvency Proceedings
If an insolvent company is unable to overcome its difficulties, it can be dissolved. This enables the liquidation of its assets, so that creditors can be repaid, at least in part. This process is known as winding up or liquidation. A healthy company can also be subject to winding up if its members no longer wish the business to continue. When a company is wound up, its assets or proceeds are first used to pay off any creditors. Following this, any balance remaining is distributed pro rata amongst shareholders.