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Ben, Good comments. It may be true that "older" technology is what today's Sr Managers have the most familiarity with, however... In my opinion, it's not that familiarity that we (or they) should rely on, in order to be well-informed, and thus be making good security-related decisions. It's no longer their job to be into the details of that technology, unless they are the CTO (for example), and if they are into the details... That's actually a red flag to me that they're likely *not* doing their actual job, today, as a Sr. Manager. [Slight rant: It *is* the responsibility of the management team of the organization, overall, to be sure that information which is critical to the organization be conveyed, abstracted or not, up and down the layers of the entire omanagement and individual contributors... to accomplish whatever organizational goals exist. (see more, below).]
If a Sr Manager was once familiar with COBOL (I chuckled at the recent COBOL SC-L postings...), but the issues are now WinMobile and AJAX, then it's really the responsibility of someone in the organzation to have synthesized and presented the security issues, opportunities, and costs as they relate to WinMobile/AJAX/etc. to senior management as Business Issues. At other layers in the organization, yes, there are Technology issues, concerns, joy and grief... But not at the Executive levels, because that's not their job(!). As an aside...since security means so many things to so many people, here is a 4-layer model that I use with a lot of my customer to help position what we do, in the "vast" landscape of security: 1. Business/Mission objectives - what are "we" trying to accomplish? 2. Systems Architecture - how is this being instantiated, in terms of systems, communication, storage, etc? 3. Security Architecture - what specific technology and processes are we using to reduce risk, introduce control mechanisms, etc. 4. Protection Technology - how do we lock down the #3, so it can be resistant to attack, itself. I've used this over and over again, in helping to frame discussions of what "should" or "could" be done, so that they're not confusing. For example, a question of policy with a question of choice of technology selection. A few days early, but Happy Thanksgiving, to all! - James James W. Stibbards Sr. Director - Sales Engineering Cloakware, Inc. email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: 703-752-4836 cell: 571-232-7210 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Benjamin Tomhave Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2007 10:08 AM To: Secure Coding Subject: Re: [SC-L] OWASP Publicity I agree and disagree with these comments, as I think they possibly represent an outmoded way of thinking when it comes to IT management. Execs and senior mgmt _must_ have a certain understanding of security that will at least give them a basis for making risk decisions. It seems today that they are fine (generally) making business risk decisions, but then believe falsely that making an IT risk decision requires following a completely different set of rules (when, in fact, it's just another kind of business risk decision). I'm of the belief that this directly correlates to their lack of fundamental understanding of IT and security issues. Where I agree is the level of detail that needs to be imparted. OWASP Top 10 is probably too much detail to communicate to the average exec or sr manager. However, we must not overlook that these business leaders were once individual contributors. Yes, it's true that some of these folks came up through a strictly business route, but for the most part these days I see these careers originating in at least a semi-technical role. We should be seeking to leverage those backgrounds to educate them and bring them to modern times. On Crispin's later comments about bad vs good managers, I think he's very much hit the nail on the head (see the quote in my sig). However, there's one aspect that's overlooked, which is outdated prior history. If an executive's understanding of technology is founded in their first contributions as an individual contributor 10-20 years ago, then this means their understanding of modern technology may be severely limited. I'm sure all of us understand how difficult it is to stay on top of current trends as technology evolves, and it's often our job to do so. What if it's not your job to keep current? The times will change while your focus is elsewhere, but only a truly savvy person will think to check that context before making decisions that affect it. This seems to be a rarity. So, to conclude, I think that it would be valuable, in broad brush strokes, to educate leaders about secure coding - and security in general - but perhaps not to the level of detail we might really desire to see. We want execs and sr managers to drive their folks toward secure coding practices, but that doesn't mean they themselves have to know how to code securely. As such, in targeting these other publications, the message should be refined to be business-oriented, extolling the business risks associated with ignoring these practices and providing a big arrow pointing in the direct of orgs like OWASP. fwiw. -ben -- Benjamin Tomhave, MS, CISSP [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://falcon.secureconsulting.net/ LI: http://www.linkedin.com/in/btomhave Blog: http://www.secureconsulting.net/ Photos: http://photos.secureconsulting.net/ [ Random Quote: ] "If a man is offered a fact which goes against his instincts, he will scrutinize it closely, and unless the evidence is overwhelming, he will refuse to believe it. If, on the other hand, he is offered something which affords a reason for acting in accordance to his instincts, he will accept it even on the slightest evidence. The origin of myths is explained in this way." Bertrand Russell Crispin Cowan wrote: > McGovern, James F (HTSC, IT) wrote: >> I have observed an interesting behavior in that the vast majority of >> IT executives still haven't heard about the principles behind secure >> coding. My take says that we are publishing information in all the >> wrong places. IT executives don't really read ACM, IEEE or other the >> sporadic posting from bloggers but they do read CIO, Wall Street >> Journal and most importantly listen to each other. >> >> What do folks on this list think about asking the magazines and >> newspapers to publish? I am willing to gather contact information of >> news reporters and others within the media if others are willing to >> amplify the call to action in terms of contacting them. >> > The vast majority of IT executives are unfamiliar with all of the > principles of security, firewalls, coding, whatever. > > The important thing to understand is that such principles are below > their granularity; then are *right* to not care about such principles, > because they can't do anything about them. Their granularity of > decision making is which products to buy, which strategies to adopt, > which managers to hire and fire. Suppose they did understand the > principles of secure coding; how then would they use that to decide between firewalls? > Web servers? Application servers? > > If anything, the idea that needs to be pitched to IT executives is to > pay more attention to "quality" than to shiny buttons & features. But > there's the rub, what is "quality" and how can an IT executive measure it? > > I have lots of informal metrics that I use to measure quality, but > they largely amount to synthesized reputation capital, derived from > reading bugtraq and the like with respect to how many vulnerabilities > I see with respect to a given product, e.g. Qmail and Postifx are > extremely secure, Pidgin not so much :) > > But as soon as we formalize anything like this kind of metric, and get > executives to start buying according to it, then vendors start gaming > the system. They start developing aiming at getting the highest > whatever-metric score they can, rather than for actual quality. This > happens because metrics that approximate quality are always cheaper to > achieve than actual quality. > > This is a very, very hard problem, and sad to say, but pitching > articles articles on principles to executives won't solve it. > > Crispin > _______________________________________________ Secure Coding mailing list (SC-L) firstname.lastname@example.com List information, subscriptions, etc - http://krvw.com/mailman/listinfo/sc-l List charter available at - http://www.securecoding.org/list/charter.php SC-L is hosted and moderated by KRvW Associates, LLC (http://www.KRvW.com) as a free, non-commercial service to the software security community. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Secure Coding mailing list (SC-L) email@example.com List information, subscriptions, etc - http://krvw.com/mailman/listinfo/sc-l List charter available at - http://www.securecoding.org/list/charter.php SC-L is hosted and moderated by KRvW Associates, LLC (http://www.KRvW.com) as a free, non-commercial service to the software security community. _______________________________________________


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Archaeological Tombstone from Yemen smuggled via Balhaf LNG facility airport in Shabwa
SANAA, Nov. 28 (YPA) – The Yemeni researcher interested in antiquities, Abdullah Mohsen, has revealed the theft of an archaeological tombstone from the Kingdom of Ma'een, "north of Marib," along with the clay that was smuggled to France through the airport of Balhaf LNG facility in Shabwa province.
Mohsen said in a post on his Facebook page, "The tombstone was transferred from Jawf by land to the airport of the Balhaf LNG facility in Shabwa, and from there by air to France, according to the testimony of a former security officer at the airport," without specifying the period during which it was transferred.
He added, "I have not been able to verify another source until this moment, and then it was flown to the United States without the mud covering its face and filling the eye sockets being wiped off, unless he was reburied in the courtyard of the home or warehouse of the antiquities dealer Musa Al-Khouli in New York."
Mohsen continued, "The tombstone remained away from the grave of its owner, Al-Ma'eeni, for years until forces affiliated with the US Department of Homeland Security recovered it after Al-Khuli's confession, along with a number of Yemeni antiquities; almost all of them are tombstones as if they were excavated from a single cemetery, with the exception of a bronze vessel and some pages of a Qur'anic manuscript."
He stated that the tombstone was returned under the supervision of the Federal Prosecutor in New York, Brion Pace, to the Embassy of Yemen, which in turn deposited it with the same clay in the Smithsonian Museum.
The researcher pointed out that this case of smuggling an archaeological tombstone from Yemen provides an example of the ease of smuggling antiquities and even reinforces the hypothesis of selling Yemeni antiquities from their discovery sites wholesale and not retail, and nothing is more evident than the similarity of 65 antiquities from the recovered collection.
It is worth noting that the French company TOTAL is the operator of the Balhaf LNG facility located on the coast of the Arabian Sea in the Radhom district of Shabwa province, controlled by UAE-backed factions in eastern Yemen.

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Published by Richard Meredith on March 23, 2020
Format: eARC
Source: Author
Pages: 86
Also by this author: Midas
Lyla is having the worst year of her life and then her Mum announces they are moving to a strange new town. The only silver lining is the signs that a cat has made itself home in the new house. Lyla quickly finds out though that Shimmer is no ordinary cat....
This was a heartwarming but sad tale and in all honesty, made me go and give both my cats big (unwanted on their part) hugs. One of my cats went missing last year and it was awful, and reading this tale, I like to think Jet acted the same way as Shimmer. Thankfully she came home after a couple of days.
I related to Lyla, who recently lost her dad and just wanted comfort from a cat. Side entrance Shimmer.
I had no idea what to expect from these 86 pages but I didn't expect a story that I got. It was touching to see the loyalty and love of an animal. A refreshing way to help look at loss.
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All non-final-year students are invited to participate in the 2nd 'Your Turn' national student contest. That will allow the participants to define their potential, improve their professional skills, develop a personal development trajectory and use their free time productively for themselves, their friends, families, university, city and country.
— 'I can specify' track will be suitable for those who haven`t decided on the project yet (or have no desire to implement it) but do have some ideas. The track implies voting and participation in research, as well as presenting ideas on how change the environment in university.
— 'I can create' track gives one a chance to express themselves by creating and holding activities to improve their portfolio. On this track, educational activities developed are held within the NonContest framework.
— 'I can make' track implies creating projects in 11 areas, the best one will be awarded a 1 000 000 ruble prize.
— Self-actualization (questionnaires, tests, business cases);
— Internships.
The participants will take online courses after which they can certificates from project partners and others prizes. The leaders of "I can make" track projects will get 1 000 000 ruble bonus payments.
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…but I did get these two shots while the four of us were out exploring the Wiener Altstadt on this rainy Monday (below). After that, I headed home to rest up.
One thought on "wussed out of the museum offerings again…"
That's a really good photo of a guy taking a picture in the church. I love photos like that – random strangers in random places looking intense….


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So i own this game on steam, bought it here on sale. Was hoping to have a fresh start but game saves to same file as steam so my save game menu is already populated. Any way around this?
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Obituary of Denise Cecelia Oburota
Denise Cecelia Oburota entered eternal rest on June 6, 2023 at Lakeridge Health due to complications from multiple infections leading to septic shock.
Family includes her late mother Gwyneth Oburota, 3 children, Nalene Hibbert, Marcus Hibbert and Leroy Hibbert 3rd. Her brother Colin Martin and sister Alicia Samuel.
She was born on May 19, 1981 at Women's College Hospital in Toronto, ON. Denise loved to spend time with her mother as a child. She would leave the daycare centre at 4 years old and walk to Bathurst Heights where her late mother worked. Gwyneth would lay her jacket on the floor behind her desk and Denise would sleep peacefully. Denise would cry at grade school to go home to her mother.
Denise had a lot of compassion and loved animals growing up. She would be so upset if one of her pets became sick, hurt or died that her mother decided it best to stop having pets. Denise attended TCI for high school where she met her former husband and they had 3 lovely children together.
Denise was a survivor, surviving breast cancer, cirrohsis of the liver and other health ailments with the help of her mothers prayers.She loved to try new recipes and within the past year, she reformed her diet and started making healthy meals,cleansing her body, exercising and doing breathing techniques. Her focus was on improving her life.
Her unexpected and sudden passing came as a shock to everyone and leaves a void with her famiy and community that will be felt for some time.
A Funeral Service will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division Street North Bowmanville on Monday June 19th at 11 am. Private Interment Bethesda Cemetery.
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Making your own Middle Eastern dip tastes better than store bought.
After a year and a half of living in our second and newest Indy neighborhood, Nick and I had our neighbors, a couple, for a repast of small bites. He made the cocktails and I served a wheat-free pizza (gluten-free store bought), Buffalo wings, a charcuterie and cheese board with Norwegian crispbread and GF crackers and hummus.
While sipping on her New Zealand Sauvignon blanc, washing down the cracker topped with the Middle Eastern dip, Tricia commented, "Everything is delicious, but I need your recipe for the hummus. It's really good!"
I've been making the chickpea and tahini dip for close to 30 years now, long before its ubiquity in the refrigerator section of the grocery store. I discovered it at Yaffa Cafe, an East Village eatery which opened in the early eighties but closed in 2014. It was an eclectic spot in an area growing with creativity. Then, I ate as a vegan and this was one of the few restaurants that I could afford that offered meat and dairy free dishes. It also expanded my horizons with food. I wasn't stuck with eating rice and beans anymore. I discovered Mediterranean foods.
In order to make this delicious item, I would walk a few blocks to a natural grocery store called Commodities in Tribeca. (I saw Blondie's Chris Stein and the late John F. Kennedy, Jr. there). Housed in a massive cast-iron building, I found freshly ground nut butters like peanut, almond and sesame (tahini) by the pound and also lots of meat substitutes like seitan and tofu. Going there for groceries felt like heaven, although it wasn't inexpensive by any stretch. I relegated my purchases to specific items.
The only special thing I needed was a food processor. Unless you're into hand grinding things into a paste with a molcajete, it's a must have. A NYC boyfriend had one which he never used. Purchased by his parents when he moved to Manhattan, it was an unwieldy contraption that was as heavy as a cement brick. And that is how I started making this hummus.
During my time in New York, I made the bean spread for every party at the loft I lived in with two roommates. We served guacamole, crackers, chips and sliced baguettes and sangria nearly every weekend.
While I would say taking a trip to Manhattan and eating Middle Eastern food on the Lower East Side would be divine, staying home can be just as fun.
While I started with the Silver Palate cookbook recipe, I adapted it to suit my tastes over the years. Add roasted vegetables such as red peppers or carrots if you like. Pop them in as you hit pulse or blend on the machine. For a bit of fun, make a traditional pesto, omitting the nuts. Or leave them in and stir in before serving for a swirl of color and flavor.
Manhattan to Indy Hummus
- 1 can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of half a lemon. Remove seeds. (I can see someone saying, "Do I remove the seeds?")
- 1/2 cup of tahini. (Make sure you stir the oil and paste if separated.)
- 1 cup of water (You will use this to slowly drizzle, thinning out the hummus, giving it a smoother consistency.)
- A couple of glugs of extra virgin olive oil
- A pinch of salt (adjust to taste)
- Dusting of hot paprika (optional, for garnish)
- Flaky sea salt like Maldon's (optional, for garnish)
How to make:
- In a food processor or blender, combine the chickpeas, minced garlic, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, and salt. Process the mixture until smooth. If it seems too thick, add water (¼ cup at a time) until you reach the desired consistency. If you add too much liquid, add more tahini.
- Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt or lemon juice if needed. Transfer the hummus to a bowl. Finish with a little olive oil on top and sprinkle with hot paprika and salt for added flavor and presentation.
- Refrigerate any leftovers. When serving again, add tahini and/or water to freshen up.
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Luddite Saboteur White 2021 is produced from a blend of 66% Chenin Blanc, 17% Viognier and 17% Blanc Fumé. Grapes were sourced from four vineyard sites: Bot River, Barton Chenin Blanc harvested 10th February 2021; Bot River, Gabriëlskloof Viognier harvested 10th February 2021; Elgin, Elgin Ridge Sauvignon Blanc harvested 28th February 2021; and Bot River, Stuart Vineyards Chenin Blanc harvested 3rd March 2021. Skin contact time was continued for the Chenin Blanc and Viognier for half the fermentation. Grapes were pressed, taking as much lees and sediment to barrel to complete the fermentation. A small portion of tank fermentation was done for the Chenin Blanc for extra primary fruit. The Sauvignon Blanc, as per normal practice, is pressed directly to barrel without settling to ferment. All the components spent 11 months in French oak barrels of which the majority were old. The wine was left on gross lees with regular batonnage to flesh out the wine. The wine was then racked and blended and the only time SO2 was added was to protect the wine for the bottling process. 9,940 bottles were produced. Bottled at 12.5%. (Bottle size 750ml)
Nose: Orange blossom, peach and apricot.
Palate: White peaches and green plums on entry. A broad, lean mid-palate.
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Bitcoin price continues to find support in the optimism that the worst of the crypto winter is over. It will be interesting to see how the crypto reacts to the consumer confidence data set for release on Tuesday. As at the time of writing, it was down by 0.68% at $23,396.81.
What's driving the market?
Since the beginning of 2023, bitcoin price has rallied by over 40%. During the same period, major altcoins such as ethereum, solana, and cardano increased in value by 36%, 129%, and 48% respectively.
Investors entered 2023 with hopes that the worst of the crypto winter is over. This explains why, despite the uncertainties in the financial markets, bitcoin price has been trading above the psychologically crucial level of $20,000 for over a month now.
In the ensuing sessions, the broader crypto market may be impacted by the US consumer confidence figures set for release on Tuesday. Analysts expect it to have improved in February from 107.1 to 108.5.
Higher-than-expected consumer confidence numbers may ease recession concerns and improve the mood in the crypto industry and the broader financial markets. Such an environment will further boost bitcoin price.
Bitcoin price prediction
On Monday, BTC/USD eased on the subtle recovery recorded over the weekend. Over a span of one week, bitcoin price has dropped by about 8%.
Even so, bitcoin price has continued to trade above the 50 and 200-day EMAs. In fact, a week and a half ago, the crypto formed a golden cross by the 50-day EMA crossing the 200-day EMA to the upside. These technical indicators, coupled with the fundamentals, signal that the bulls will remain in control at least in the short term. The recent decline appears to be more of a consolidation pattern rather than a trend reversal.
In particular, I expect the crypto to hold steady above 21,500 in coming weeks. Nonetheless, bitcoin price will likely be subject to curbed gains as uncertainties regarding the extent of the Fed's hawkish tilt continues to influence financial markets. As such, the zone around 25,050 may remain a steady resistance level in the short term. In the ensuing sessions, the range between 22,500 and 24,000 will be worth watching.


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The result of our FunChatt.com review: Our test on FunChatt.com turned out to be an insufficient dating website.
- Fake Operator
Fake Profiles
Unlikely to meet
Negative comments
Very expensive
Report for FunChatt.com review
FunChatt.com appears to be a solid online dating platform, at first. But, we did some research on the internet. This way, we found plenty of negative reviews. Former users reported poor experiences and shared them on the web. Further to this information, the website appears to be a fake chat scam.
The profiles in the members´ pool seem to be fake and controlled by fake operators. Their purpose is to increase the revenue of the operator. Now, we checked the legal information and found proof of moderation. Plus, we found out that costs will occur for credits which will top-up automatically. That is similar to a subscription rip-off. The operator of the site is Orania Ltd which is based in Gibraltar.
Scroll down to read the details of our FunChatt.com review.
Details on the FunChatt.com review
The online dating portal FunChatt.com advertises with a promising offer. Also, the first impression of the website is good. The landing page has got a modern design and a good overview. On the homepage, we see some profile pictures and some general information. With regard to those details, the website is a fun place to be to chat with other members Also, it seems that you can find matches easily. So, we assume that the website has got a lot of members.
If you feel impressed by the offer on the site, you may feel this is your chance to have a fun time.
This website is an entertainment service
The first impression of FunChatt.com might appear to be good. But, we did some research and found enough reasons to skip this website. First of all, former users point out that it is nothing but a cheeky rip-off. Further to their impressions, it all starts with misleading information on the landing page. Now, the registration is free, but the use of the site.is not. Actually, the rates for using this website are pretty high. Additionally, you can chat with others, but you will never be able to meet them. This website is an entertainment service, but not a dating site.
Entertainment is a common expression for moderation. Or, in this case, it is a fake chat as the user does not know about it. In the legal information, we found further details about the use of moderated fake profiles. The profiles on the site are fake, all in all. Plus, fake operators control those fake profiles to entice new members to a chat. So, the operator of the site claims that the purpose of moderation is entertainment. However, the actual goal is to increase the income of the operator. While chatting, they will not identify as a fictional person.
The following is stated in the terms and conditions
You understand, acknowledge, and agree that no physical meeting will ever take place and that the aforesaid exchange of communications is for the purpose of your entertainment and amusement, to encourage broader participation and use of Funchatt and/or to monitor user activities.
It is a fake chat
With regard to reviews, they will start right after the registration. At this point, a new member will receive many messages from other profiles. As the note about the fake chat is well-hidden in the terms and conditions, users do not know about it. So, the interest in chatting with other members is high. Also, the fake profiles are not marked as such. Now, the cheeky thing about the site is that the user will pay a lot of money to chat with others. In the end, the paying customer assumes that all profiles show actual people.
We did some research and read some reviews of former users. They explain that it can take a little while to spot the fake chat scam. Up until this point, a lot of money will have already been spent by the member. Former users explain that high costs will occur for credits. Plus, the balance of credits will be topped up automatically. Now, that seems to be similar to a subscription rip-off, according to the information on the internet.
Contact details
Orania Ltd,
5-9 Main Street,
How to cancel
To cancel your membership and delete your profile, please contact customer support.
The conclusion from our FunChatt.com review
FunChatt.com is a rip-off with a fake chat. The profiles on the website are fake and show fictional people. It is not possible to meet any real people. All profiles of the site are fake and controlled by fake operators. Those fake operators will animate new members to a chat for which high costs will occur. Credits are needed to send messages that will be topped up automatically.
Let us know your FunChatt.com experience in the comments as well.


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Blackmagic Design Fairlight Console Chassis 5… Overview
House your Fairlight Console modules in the Blackmagic Design Fairlight 5-Bay Console Chassis and reap the benefits of a svelte and ergonomic worksurface that enables custom module arrangements to suit your unique needs. At 109″ wide, the 5-bay variant is an ideal fit for high-end suites and professional mixing stages.
The Fairlight 5-Bay Console Chassis features cast steel construction for sturdiness and stability without occupying excessive space. In addition to having five bays for Fairlight Console modules such as the Channel Control, Channel Fader, Audio Editor, and LCD Monitor (all available separately), it provides space for your mouse or notes and allows you to install blank panels.
The Fairlight 5-Bay Console Chassis can house the separately available modules listed below in your desired arrangement.
- Fairlight Console Channel Control
- Fairlight Console Channel Fader
- Fairlight Console Audio Editor
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Dr. Xuefei Li grew up in Tianjin, China and her interest in Chemistry was piqued during middle school class demonstrations, particularly with color-changing acid-base titrations. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from Jilin University in 2013. From 2013 to 2018, she worked with Dr. Ray Schaak at Pennsylvania State University on a metal-insulator transition vanadium dioxide material that exhibits a thermally activated optical transmittance change in the near-infrared region. From 2019 to 2022, she worked with Dr. Jianguo Mei at Purdue University on propylenedioxythiophene-based electrochromic materials and devices that undergo an electrochemically controlled color-change. Dr. Li is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Georgia State University, where she focuses on electrochemically induced phase transformations and color change in nanomaterials for energy applications. Her teaching portfolio includes analytical chemistry, where she introduces color-changing acid-base titrations.


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Erith & Belvedere
Chairman: | Adrian Deane 07889 437971 firstname.lastname@example.com |
Secretary: | Brian Spurrell 07890 927261 firstname.lastname@example.com |
Correspondence Address | 74 Heversham Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 5BQ |
Fixtures Secretary: | Brian Spurrell 07890 927261 email@example.com |
Program Editor: | Brian Spurrell 07890 927261 firstname.lastname@example.com |
Colours: | Shirts: Blue and White; Shorts & Socks: Blue; Keeper Shirt: Purple |
Change strip: | Shirts: Purple and Pink; Shorts & Socks: Purple; Keeper Shirt: Green |
Manager: | Matt Longhurst |
Midweek home games: | Tuesday |
Matchday pass numbers: | Away = 311-316, All = 317-318 |
Brief Directions: | Take the M25 to Junction 2. At the roundabout, take the A2 towards Central London. Leave the A2 at the third exit (Danson Interchange, signposted A221 to Bexleyheath and Sidcup). Turn right (second exit) at the roundabout at the end of the slip road, and then turn right (third exit) at the next roundabout. Go under the A2 Bridge and up the slope to another roundabout. Take the second exit and follow the road (Danson Road) to the traffic lights at the end. Turn left at the lights onto Park View Road. The ground is on the left. There is no car park, but plenty of street parking is available. |
Erith & Belvedere - A History
The club was established in 1922 as part of a restructure of Belvedere & District, which had been formed in 1918. Belvedere & District had joined Division Two West of the Kent League in 1919, but left the league at the end of the 1920–21 season. The new club joined the Kent League for the 1922–23 season and were placed in Division One. In 1923–24 they reached the final of the FA Amateur Cup, losing 3–0 to Clapton at the Den. However, the season also saw them win the Kent Amateur Cup.
After finishing third in 1928–29, Erith & Belvedere joined the Premier Division of the London League, the club's reserves having played in Division One of the league since 1923. However, both teams left the league at the end of the 1929–30 season, with the first team returning to Division One of the Kent League. In 1937–38 they reached the FA Amateur Cup final again, losing 1–0 to Bromley at the Den. During World War II they played in the South-East Combination, winning the league and League Cup double and the Kent Senior Cup in 1941–42.
After the war Erith & Belvedere won the London Senior Cup in 1945 and were founder members of the Corinthian League for the 1945–46 season. They won the league's Memorial Shield three times in row between 1947–48 and 1949–50 and were league runners-up in 1962–63 but the league disbanded at the end of the season and together with most other teams in the league, they became members of the new Division One of the Athenian League. They were Division One runners-up in 1970–71, missing out on the title on goal average, and were promoted to the Premier Division. They went on to win the League Cup in 1973–74. After finishing second-from-bottom of the (now single division) Athenian League in 1977–78, the club returned to the Kent League.
Erith & Belvedere were Division One champions in 1981–82, earning promotion to the Southern Division of the Southern League. They remained in the division until being moved to the Eastern Division in 1999. After several seasons of struggling, the club dropped back into to the Kent League in 2005. In 2012–13 they were league champions; going into the final match they needed to win and better VCD Athletic's result by a margin of five goals. A 7–1 win secured the title and promotion to Division One North of the Isthmian League. However, the following season saw them finish bottom of the division, resulting in relegation back to the Kent League, now renamed the Southern Counties East League. In 2016–17 they finished bottom of the league's Premier Division and were relegated to Division One.
2017-18 saw the club come runners-up in the London FA Senior Cup and end in 4th place in a League Table which saw the top three promoted.
In 2018-19 the Deres would finish as runners-up in the SCEFL second tier under Owen Jones, winning the London Senior Trophy, setting a 17-match club record unbeaten run and with Harry Harding scoring a club record 45 goals in the season.
Their first season back in the SCEFL top flight, 2019-20, was patchy and got worse in the opening weeks of 2020 when Jones and most of his team left and the club's future was in doubt due to resignations from the board. A group of former players led by Paul Springett took over as directors virtually on the eve of the coronavirus pandemic, which left the Deres at the bottom of the incomplete table.
2020-21 saw improved results and encouraging cup runs as Del Oldfield started to build a team, but the second lockdown ended the season in November.
Danny Murphy, former player with QPR, Motherwell and Cork City, took over for 2021-22 after Oldfield stepped down for family reasons. Danny, who was also in charge of Welling United's women's team, took the Deres to 6th, their highest placing in seven seasons, and has now returned to Cork City to manage their women's team. New manager Tony
Beckingham had a stellar start to 2022-23 before leaving Andy Constable in charge.


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Ralphie the Demon Dog Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Have you seen the news about Ralphie the Dog? Apparently he's such a terror that he has been returned to the animal shelter 3 times already! The SPCA is trying to raise enough money to pay for training for Ralphie before they place him in another home. Won't you help Ralphie find his furever home? A portion of each sale will go to the Niagara SPCA for Ralphie's care and training.
Skill level: Easy
Finished item measures approximately 11" tall.
Materials you will need:
Worsted weight yarn:
275 yards white (MC)
30 yards black (CC)
5 yards pink
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Two 14-mm black safety eyes
12-mm black safety nose
To see more amigurumi patterns (and more), please visit www.myfingersfly.com.
There is an Ebay auction for a finished Ralphie plush toy. All proceeds will go to Niagara SPCA to help pay for Ralphie's training.
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Pattern is available for instant download. Once payment is confirmed, you will receive a link to download the pattern immediately. Make certain your email is up to date and accurate before purchasing. If you have any questions, please contact me at email@example.com.
No pattern or photograph may be reproduced or distributed — mechanically, electronically, or by any other means, including photocopying, without written permission of Lisa Ferrel. Finished products created with this pattern may be used for commercial sale. It would be greatly appreciated if you credit the design to My Fingers Fly.


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PureInsight | February 17, 2006
[PureInsight.org] If the deep
meaning of morality is to follow the Dao and to guard one's virtue (in
Chinese, morality is made up of two characters, Dao and virtue), then
its superficial meaning is to follow rules that restrict people's
behavior and enable people to do things correctly. It is a way to deal
with relationships among people based on either mutual benefit or
putting other people's benefits first
Putting other people's benefits first actually builds up a foundation
for the future happiness of oneself. In the cultivation community, it
is said that a person with great virtue will enjoy great blessings.
When you think of others and do good things for others, aren't you
accumulating virtue? The accumulated virtue is the source of future
blessing and happiness of every being.
That is looking at the issue from one angle. From another angle,
following a high moral standard is also a necessary condition for one
to obtain happiness.
In reality, human desires are never ending. One experiences happiness
when his desires within a creation boundary get satisfied. When he goes
beyond the boundary, he becomes overly stimulated and feels emptiness
and eventual pain because he can't get his desires satisfied. The moral
standard precisely functions as a tool to limit and restrain a person's
improper desires. Based on this point, a high morality also brings
happiness to people as well.
For example, let's talk about eating. People like to eat meats and
vegetables, and enjoy many different tastes, salty or sweet, sour or
spicy and so on. When the living standard reaches a level where people
can eat whatever they like and get their basic need for food satisfied,
they start to throw away the leftovers. They throw away all the
leftovers so they can have fresh and delicious food every meal. If they
eat something that doesn't taste good to them, they refuse to eat it
and throw it away as well. Actually when people behave in such a way,
they are already losing virtue over it. The only thing is that the harm
that they have brought to themselves because of losing their virtue is
not known to them immediately. Therefore, people keep on throwing away
the leftovers. As time goes on, people begin to search for new and
exotic food to satisfy their taste buds. Some Chinese people eat a lot
of strange things, such as duck tongues, cat tails, etc. When they eat
such things, they don't eat them for the taste. It is mainly for
satisfying one's ego and showing off one's wealth. Some people even eat
the brain of live monkeys or the placenta of a newborn. They excuse
their behaviors by saying that those things would greatly nurture and
improve their health. A placenta commands such a high selling price in
China that there are reports of poor Chinese women who get pregnant
just so they can sell off their placentas. Isn't it a sign that the
moral standard in the Chinese society has become truly deplorable?
As the living standard goes up while the moral standard goes down,
people not only pay more attention to what they eat, they also care
more about what they wear. Famous name brand clothes use a lot of
exotic materials, such as wolf skin, alligator skin, turtle shells and
rare bird feathers. Some people wear such things to show off and are
very picky about what they wear.
People want to automate everything in their lives. They surround
themselves with the latest electric gadgets and chase after the latest
trends. Some people become so overbearing on the outside and restless
on the inside that the airs they put on can match with the most
extravagant emperor of the past.
What it is bound to come next is the pursuit of further satisfying
one's sexual yearnings. People look for new partners and new romantic
relationships all the time. One might like one person in the morning
and another person by sunset. Some people carry on two or three
romantic relationships at the same time. They have completely abandoned
the moral standards of a human being.
Is such a person happy? When one calms down and asks himself that
question, one might feel only emptiness. Especially in a quiet night,
one feels extreme emptiness from deep inside his soul and there is
nothing he can do to push the feeling away.
One should give up all those things and live his life in a solid
manner, cautiously and conscientiously. If it is too difficult to do
that, it is because one's spirit has become so unsettled that he is no
longer used to a quiet and low-key life.
Why is it? It is because his heart has already moved away from human
moral restraints. As one starts behaving in an unrestrained manner, his
desires gradually run wild. He can't stop his endless pursuit for more
excitement and stimulation, and he can no longer control his
desire-filled heart.
What the traditional moral standard emphasizes is the exact opposite.
It stresses self-control, restraint, frugality and order. On the big
issues, it stresses kindness, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom and
trustworthiness. Specifically speaking, it is about following a code of
conduct. An emperor should be kind to his subjects, and his subjects
should be loyal to him. A father should be good to his children and his
children should be filial to him. An older brother should take care of
his younger brother, and the younger brother should respect the older
brother. A husband should respect his wife, and the wife should be
obedient to the husband. Friends should be trustworthy toward one
another. In everyday living, one should be hardworking, frugal, and
refrain from living extravagantly and being wasteful.
At the same time, the traditional moral standard teaches a person to
work hard, be willing to endure pain, and be able to count his
blessings. Those things not only conform to heavenly principles, they
also are good matches with human characteristics.
For example, from the angle of physiological and psychological
feelings, people have an upper limit for positive stimuli. If the
positive stimuli are within a certain range, one experiences happiness.
When the upper limit is exceeded, one becomes overly stimulated and
feels pain. In addition, everyone knows that a life filled with any one
thing becomes tiresome. Therefore, people need to have a variety of
things in their lives. Actually, to put it plainly, if a person hasn't
experienced pain, he wouldn't know what happiness means. Speaking
from a higher level of Fa principle, such things are caused by the
universal rule of mutual generation and mutual inhibition. It looks
quite simple, but it is the basis of one's feeling happiness.
Humankind innately wants to avoid pain and seek happiness. Therefore,
the endless pursuit of things that humankind has associated happiness
with is natural. It is hard not to become overly indulgent of human
desires. When one takes such a path, he will fall into the abyss of
another kind of pain.
The traditional moral standard advocates self-control, forbearance,
frugality, hard work and endurance. All those things can precisely
prevent people from letting their desires run wild. Those things add
color to one's life and are powerful guarantees of making one feel
fulfilled. Being able to count one's blessings enables one to live
one's life in a more rational and clear-headed manner, and prevents one
from feeling sad and depressed over not being able to satisfy one's
endless desires.
From that, it is easy to see that the traditional moral standard is closely related to the happiness of a person.
There is a social phenomenon where the youths from wealthy families
often overindulge their desires and feel very empty and depressed.
Actually it is resulted from abandoning the traditional moral standard.
The Chinese race had always been known for their excellent work ethic,
forbearance, respect for their elders and love for their young. For
unknown reasons, during the last several decades, the Chinese people
generally have tended to be overly indulgent with their children. Many
young Chinese people let their desires run wild, do whatever they want
to do, show no respect for others, and feel no sense of responsibility.
It has become a major social problem in today's Chinese society.
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1st Day of School, Are North Carolina Parents Ready?
Are you as a parent ready for your child to go back to school? There's still the danger of COVID-19 that you have to be aware of on top of the monkeypox virus going around. Do you still believe it is safe to have your child in school?
As a parent myself, I am absolutely terrified. I know that there are these viruses that are there but I'm afraid because of the parents who don't believe in what is going on and aren't preparing their children properly. Even teachers who won't be adequately prepared worry me also. They may not have enough sanitizer or may not clean after every period before another class comes into theirs.
All I can do is prepare my children for what is to come and hope that they do the right and necessary things while they are at school. I encourage all teachers and administrators also to do their part when it comes to keeping the kids healthy and keeping the school healthy, clean, and sanitized.
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Exploring Internet of Things Trends for 2023
The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the way we live, connecting everyday objects and enabling data exchange over the internet. IoT is growing in potential as technology continues to advance, bringing forth a wide range of applications from self-driving cars to remote medical diagnostics, IoT is reshaping industries. So, what can we expect from IoT trends in 2023? Let's explore it.
1. Edge Computing Rising
Edge computing is gaining popularity because it processes data more efficiently. Unlike traditional cloud computing, edge computing processes data closer to where it's generated like cameras and sensors. Processing data closer to the source is logical with the growing number of IoT devices. It's crucial in industries where speed and accuracy are essential.
Edge computing is also about security. Security threats can be detected and addressed quickly by processing data at the edge, reducing the risk of data breaches.
2. AI and IoT Teaming Up
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and IoT are like two puzzle pieces that fit perfectly together. They create a smarter system. This year, AIoT (a combination of AI and IoT) is becoming a hot topic. Industries dealing with large data volumes will adopt AIoT solutions rapidly. Devices powered by AI will be more efficient, automating tasks and helping businesses make quicker decisions.
AI can predict when machines need maintenance using data from IoT sensors. This practice is known as predictive maintenance. This way, machines can be fixed before they break down, saving time and money.
3. Smart Homes and Cities Expanding
Smart home technology is becoming more common. Virtual assistants like Google Assistant are playing a big role in building smart homes and cities. Automation in smart homes is getting smarter too with AI algorithms adjusting lighting, temperature, and security.
Cities are also becoming smarter. Smart streetlights with sensors can monitor weather, traffic, and provide Wi-Fi. They serve multiple purposes, making cities more efficient and connected.
4. IoT in Fleet Management
Fleet management is benefiting from IoT because sensors monitor equipment in real-time which helps managers identify issues before they become major problems so this reduces downtime and saves on repairs. IoT also improves logistics and supply chain management, allowing real-time shipment monitoring and preventing discrepancies.
Companies like Walmart and Amazon are embracing these IoT applications and more businesses are likely to follow suit.
5. Healthcare Embracing IoT
The healthcare sector is adopting IoT to enhance patient care and streamline processes. Wearable IoT devices like health trackers can monitor vital signs and provide early warnings of health issues. Remote monitoring helps healthcare professionals keep track of patients' health from a distance which is especially helpful for those with chronic conditions.
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are also entering healthcare. They aid in surgical simulations, diagnostic imaging reviews, and collaboration between doctors.
6. Strengthened Cybersecurity Measures
The safety of our data has always been a concern when it comes to the Internet of Things (IoT). In 2023, there's a focus on improving cybersecurity due to the increasing number of IoT devices.
Unlike regular devices like computers or smartphones, IoT devices don't always have strong security measures. They can become potential entry points for hackers into our networks. To keep data safe, it's crucial to set up strong security protocols for these devices.
This year, we'll see the development of better encryption techniques and safety checks. These measures will reduce the risk of cyberattacks by preventing unauthorized access to IoT networks and manipulation of devices.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning can be used to spot suspicious activity before it becomes a threat. This will help make sure that IoT networks are safe from outside attacks.
If you're planning to use IoT technology in your business this year, it's essential to prioritize data security. This trend should be at the top of your mind!
7. Containerization of IoT Applications
The software that supports the IoT is changing a lot this year and beyond. One of the major shifts is toward something called the "containerization" of IoT applications.
As the number of IoT devices from different makers and maintainers increases businesses are looking for better ways to manage their software. Containerized applications are the solution.
In simple terms, containers are a way to create a self-contained software environment. They allow developers to pack IoT apps with everything they need to work and use them on different devices. This makes it easier to manage and expand IoT apps while also making them more secure and dependable.
Using containers will have a big impact on the IoT market. It will make it simpler for businesses to put their IoT apps to work and manage them. Businesses can even rely on pre-made containers with built-in features.
Although there are platforms that let businesses build interfaces (APIs) to manage their connected devices without coding working with containers will make the process much smoother.
8. More Intelligent and Efficient Networks
For a while, slow wireless data has been a problem for IoT networks but in 2023, things are changing. There's a shift towards smarter and more efficient networks for IoT devices, especially mobile devices.
New wireless standards like 5G and Wi-Fi 6 are emerging and they could change the game for IoT. These standards promise faster data and less delay which will make the world more connected.
This means your mobile devices can become a bridge between all your IoT gadgets. Your IoT devices will be able to communicate smoothly with the cloud and other connected gadgets through your mobile device. This integration will make things easier for users and lead to better efficiency and performance.
All in all, 2023 will bring big improvements to IoT networks. This will create more dependable and efficient connections for smart devices. These changes will benefit users by opening up new possibilities and making our lives more connected and convenient!


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After I made the Raisin sourdough I had to bake a bread with it! Because I was not sure how good this would work I decided to do a simple wheat bread with just some seeds added for more flavour. I decided to use roasted sesame and flaxseeds, because that is a combination I like very much.
When kneading the dough could not find a difference to normal dough made with sourdough but the crust get a wonderful dark golden red hue, darker and more shiny then my normal breads. I think that is due to the high sugar amount in the "chef".
The bread rise good and had a nice open crumb and mild sourdough flavour. Not sour at all, that is how I like my breads!
And like always I sent it to Susans weekly Yeastspotting!


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Authors: Miss Neha R Chaudhari, Prof. Pranav K. Lende
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.22214/ijraset.2023.54521
Certificate: View Certificate
The Real Estate sector is a umbrella sector that caters to the need of housing and infrastructure within a nation. Five sub divisions - housing, hospitality, retail, infrastructure, and commercial - are significantly enhanced. As a standard practice throughout the nation, the Real Estate industry lacked professionalism, standardization and consumer protection. The introduction of the Real Estate Regulator Bill (RERA) that had been approved by the Indian Parliament in March 2016 (Differently categorized for various states) has assured a brand new era in the Indian Real Estate industry. The parliament of India has passed a bill that provides a much more transparent and reliable system within the construction industry, primarily concerned with the property market of selling and purchasing properties. The Real Estate Market underwent significant changes because of the implementation of the new Taxation system (GST - Goods and Service Tax). The Real Estate Market experienced a slowdown during its Initial Stages, causing Builders and Contractors to withdraw from the Business for a certain time to adjust to the new regulations and taxation system. The introduction of GST is among the significant changes in the indirect taxation system of India since its inception. Its main aim is to prevent duplication of taxes. The emphasis is on one country one tax. It also aims to expand the tax base. The real estate industry in India is projected to expand by 12 % annually till 2020. New acts and norms are also being implemented in the real estate sector to implement structural reforms. India is implementing affordable housing schemes to meet up with its goal of providing homes to all by 2022, with the government aiming to do so. The aim of this paper is to look at the effect of GST on real estate market in India. In addition, this particular paper aims at understanding the impact of earlier taxes and the impact of GST on Real Estate in the current situation.
Tax is a fiscal compensation or charge required on the taxpayer by the government of the country to that the taxpayer belongs, whether the taxpayer is an individual or maybe a company. It
is applied so as to raise funds for the government's social support. If the taxpayer fails to pay the tax as per the law of the country, they may be charged. India is a country that is democratic, republican, and communist. The Indian constitution is the country's most fundamental rule. The Income Tax Act, the GST, along with many other laws are either derived from or are subordinate to the Indian Constitution. India, the Central government and also the State governments in our country have been empowered to levy taxes. Local agencies such as the Municipality may impose minor penalties as an alternative. The Indian Constitution contains a clause that prohibits the collection of taxes by any person other than the legal authority. Therefore, every tax collected must always be collected by way of a law which has been passed by Parliament or State legislature. The Constitution contains three lists, or the Seventh Schedule contains 3 lists. The schedule grants both the State Government as well as the Central Government greater authority to raise and collect revenue on the various goods listed in the schedules.
A. Indirect Taxes
A government requires funds to function or govern A country. The money comes from many sources. The money is required for various purposes that aid in the administration or functioning of the national government. These tasks include health care, security & defense, and sometimes even law and order maintenance. Other activities also require this money. All the other sources are largely funded by taxation. Furthermore, all taxes paid by the population are used to develop and enhance the society where they live.
The main difference between direct taxes and indirect tax is the fact that direct taxes are paid entirely by a single individual. If we examine indirect taxes, we may conclude the expense is fairly shared between two individuals. Each of these taxes possesses distinct characteristics; therefore, they can be categorized as either progressing or regressive. Taxation can be seen as progress. When we take into consideration elements such as taxable income or taxes on purchases, sales, and sometimes even the production
Money is taken from the seller for this component. All of these collections are dealer oriented. These indirect taxes are the ones that are initially collected from customers. The collecting department receives the tax money from the dealers, who then return it to them. This shows to us that the sellers bear the entire burden of direct tax.
It is a fee levied on the delivery of services and products. The tax is divided into several slabs of 0 %, 5 %, 12 %, 18 %, and 28 % tax. The collection of tax is managed.
By the GST Council the GST aimed to bring together all indirect taxes. The Service and goods tax went through an online transformation of all procedures. The GST has replaced a number of other indirect taxes, including purchase tax, entertainment tax, sales tax, excise duty and a lot more. The three main components of GST are CGST, SGST, and IGST the introduction of The brand new tax, referred to as The "GST," on July 1, 2017 totally changed all sectors of Indian economy. The tax system of India has undergone a significant change due to this.
After its independence and modernized the indirect taxation system. The primary objective of the GST is to simplify the tax structure applicable to services delivery. The adjustments helped initially to alleviate a few of the short term adverse effects, but they were not without difficulty. The previous indirect tax structure faced the difficulties of duplicate and tax evasion and was freed from additional problems or obstacles, both complex and the perception of low income activities, such as increasing debt, decreasing prices, worldwide inflation, free movement of goods, and so on. The GST aims to help make the credits much more visible, thereby eliminating tax cascading. The objective is to ensure that firms operate as tax exempt entities. It aims to get rid of the tense tax system between the organization and also the national Government and stop tax fraud. The GST has widened the tax base for collecting indirect taxes and simplified the tax computation process. The use of GST directly or indirectly affects almost every sector of the economy.
The Indian real estate market is going through slower sales, higher prices as well as stagnant prices since the Great Recession of 2008-09 and demonetization activity. The industry is getting ready for the coming GST. Developers are taking all necessary safety and preparation measures while consumers wait for the right moment to sign the contract. In spite of the implementation of the GST a long time ago, we would like to explore how indirect property taxes impacted the pre-and post-GST governments.
C. Real Estate
Real estate isn't a profession as it's a small business. Real estate is a business despite the common misconception that it is a job. Science, however, requires demonstrable skill craftsmanship, or the capability to figure out how to be invaluable to other people, to help as much as you can from the work or individual who utilizes it and also the company is operated mostly for profit, with the income going to the proprietor of the company. Obtaining access to certain information is what expertise calls for. Real estate includes both undeveloped land as well as developed areas such as buildings, roads and energy infrastructure. Property rights grant title to property ownership, building and natural resources such as minerals, water, animals, flora, etc.
Estate Tax
Inheritance tax is also referred to as estate tax. If a person inherits an asset, it is imposed. In India, this tax is exempted.
D. Types of Real Estates
There are numerous kinds of Real estates, each one with a distinct objective and use.
The primary categories are: i. Land; ii.Residential; iii. Commercial as well as iv. Industrial
The following will provide an understanding of the way the industry operates and the major categories that each one belongs.
E. Objectives of Study
Govinda Rao (2009) "Goods and Service Tax - Some progress towards clarity" the author in his article express his views on the 1st empowered committee report of state finance ministers on the implementation of Goods and Service tax in India. He explains the key features and drawbacks of the proposed GST. He claims that the proposed GST model should deal with the drawbacks of the VAT system. He talked about the difficulties associated with the implementation of GST in India.
Ehtisham Ahmed and Satya Poddar (2009) carried out a study titled "Goods and Service tax Reforms and Intergovernmental Consideration in India" and concluded that the implementation of GST will result in a straightforward and transparent Tax system that will enhance the productivity and output of the Indian economy. The rational design of GST is crucial for the advantages of GST.
Ehtisham Ahmed and SatyaPoddar (2009) carried out a study on Goods and service tax reforms and intergovernmental consideration in India and concluded that the implementation of GST will result in a transparent and implies tax system that will enhance the productivity and output of the Indian economy. The rational design of GST is crucial to the advantages of GST.
Dr. R. Vasanthagopal (2011). A study was conducted on GST in India: The indirect Taxation system has undergone a significant change and it was concluded that implementing a seamless GST System in India is a beneficial development of the Indian economy. Successful implementation of GST will result in its acceptance by over 130 nations in world along with a brand new ideal type of Indirect Tax System in Asia too.
Dr. R. Vasanthagopal (2011) studied "GST in India: A Big Leap in the Indirect Taxation System" and also realized that moving over to seamless GST from present complex indirect tax system in India is an optimistic step in booming Indian economy.
If GST is successful, it is going to be accepted by over 130 countries around the world and become a new preferred indirect tax system in Asia as well.
Dr. R. Vasanthagopal, (2011)"GST in India: The positive impacts are reliant on a rational and neutral design of the GST, according to "a Big Leap in the Indirect Taxation System." The technique of valuation for levying the tax must be balanced between the competing interests of different stakeholders and a political commitment to a fundamental tax reform through a constitutional amendment.
Nishitha Guptha (2014) in her study stated that implementation of GST in the Indian framework will lead to commercial benefits which were untouched by the VAT system and would essentially lead to economic development.
Panda and Ratel (2015) analyzed the impact of GST (Goods and Services Tax) on Indian Tax Scenario. The historic Indian taxation system as well as its tax structure are described in great detail by them. The authors of this paper discuss the background, silent features and the effect of GST in the current tax situation in India and the need for a change in tax structure from previous tenure.
Kumar, C. R. (2015) in his paper on. "GST in Indian Economy: It's Benefits and Impact" explore about basic concept of GST and it impact. GST benefit to business person as well as consumer inter of reduction of tax rate and compliance burden.
Dani, S. (2016) in his paper on, research paper on an impact of goods and service tax (GST) on Indian economy. Explain about GST concept in Indian economy. Paper limited to descriptive study. Data taken from published sources.
Kumar,V. (2016) in his paper on. "GST-A boon or a bane for India" explain about recommended GST model and its benefit. Study published prior to GST era which explore about concept of GST in Indian economy. Paper made analysis between pre GST model i.c. VAT and new GST model.
Dani S (2016) A Research Paper on an Impact of Goods and Service Tax (GST) on Indian E stated that GST would impact negatively on the real esstate market. It would add up to 8percentage to the cost of new homes and reduce demand by about 12 percentage
Poonam (2017) in her study cleared that in the system of indirect taxation GST plays a very important role. The cascading and double taxation effects can be reduced by combing central and state taxes. Consumer's tax burden will approximately reduce to 25% to 30% when GST is introduced and then after Indian manufactured products would become more and more inexpensive in the domestic and international markets. This type of taxation system would directly encourage economic growth. GST with its transparent features will prove easier to administer. With the above reviews we can assume that GST is a tax reform which will change the scenario of the country as a support for this review study.
A. Methodology
Research is a systematic and logical search for new and helpful information on a specific topic. A systematic approach to solving a problem is known as research methodology. It's a science that studies how research should be conducted. The ways in which researchers describe, explain and predict phenomena are referred to as research methodology.
B. Research Design
A good research design has characteristics viz. problem definition, time required for research project and estimate of expenses to be incurred the function of research design is to ensure that the required data are collected and they are collected accurately and economically. A research design is purely and simply the framework for a study that guide the collection and analysis data. In this project the two basic types of research design are used
C. Descriptive Research
The descriptive study generally concentrates on determining The frequency with which a thing happens or the way 2 variables interact. the apex of The research is The design. It calls for the development of more specific hypotheses and their testing through experiments. The technique of statically inference, This is the research concept of the study after which it comes to create the analysis program, which means that how to proceed prior to choosing the real interpretation and it's talked about below.
For the purpose of checking out the different old and also new informal taxes, the information collected in the GST compliance manuals in which the Goods and Service Tax (GST) is levied on the availability of services and goods.
The Indian Goods and Services tax Act is a broad - based, categorized Tax that is liable for all value additions. The following table shows the tax rates throughout the VAT regime and now under the GST regime, as per the set.
Table 4.1 To study the various indirect taxes on real estate in the pre and post GST regime
Nature of Duty |
Tax Rate(Percentage) |
Time of Payment of Tax |
1.00--4.00 |
On Sale of Under Construction Properties |
Service Tax |
4.50 |
Registration Charges |
0.50- 1.00 |
Stamp Duty charges |
5.00- 7.00 |
Source: IJRE, March 2019
VAT, Registration Charges, Stamp Duty Charges vary from state to state. VAT was not applicable on completed or ready to sale properties. Under the erstwhile indirect tax regime, Cenvat Credit on inputs used for the construction of a building or a civil structure or any part thereof was restricted too
The Goods and Services tax (GST) is an indirect Tax that is applicable across India and has replaced a number of cascading taxes imposed by the central and state governments. It had been incorporated as The Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act 2017.
Comparison of applicable taxes before and after GST
Construction Materials |
Previous Taxes |
Taxes under GST |
Impact |
Cement |
31% |
28% |
Cheaper |
TMT Bars |
18% |
18% |
Neutral |
Flyash Bricks |
5% |
12% |
Costlier |
Tiles |
26% |
28% |
Costlier |
Paint |
28% |
28% |
Neutral |
Sanitaryware |
28% |
28% |
Neutral |
Plywood |
28% |
28% |
Neutral |
Electrical Goods |
12% |
28% |
Costlier |
Some suggestions for enhancing the administrative framework for implementing the Goods and Services Tax Act in India::
Real estate sector plays a crucial role in Indian GDP due to numerous sectors. The GDP of India is contributed by this sector at a rate of almost 7.3 %. It also provides services to individuals, employment generation, professional service providers and also numerous other activities undertaken in these sectors. Special consideration was given under the new GST regime in terms of tax reduction and credit availability. GST has a positive effect on real estate as rate of tax has been reduced, which is beneficial for both home buyers and consumers. Single point taxation is now in place. Nevertheless, there are a number of points that must be addressed prior to consideration, such as the payment of tax under the reverse charge mechanism, where the tax credit is not available. Buyers will be required to pay a higher price than under a normal arrangement in this scenario. The GST has had a positive impact on real estate in general. The implementation of GST has inevitably resulted in an increase in the revenue generated by the sector, which is also the largest employment generator. The quality of work carried out by the contractors is improved as cash flow in a project has a fixed duration. A panel has been established by builders and other agencies involved in this industry to explore unexplored areas of working on the principles of construction management & risk management of projects that hold significant importance in the construction society. The cost impact of GST has been countered by an innovative approach to the different technological option to do the work.
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A recent Fox News article, "When the 'Harvard of Christian Schools' Goes Woke," details what is happening at Wheaton College. The school's "woke" actions include banning biblical words such as "service" (due to how such a word "may invoke power dynamics across socio-economic, racial, and cultural lines") and "mankind." This article didn't surprise me in the least!
The opinion article states,
Wheaton College is often called the 'Harvard of Christian Schools' due to its academic rigor being relatively comparable to the Ivy League titan. Its graduates of note range from Billy Graham to Dan Coates, former Director of National Intelligence and U.S. senator.
But recently, the school in the leafy suburb west of Chicago has begun to mimic Harvard's wokeness. Banning biblical words, teaching critical race theory, and psychologizing gender identity issues may not seem extreme in modern academia. But for a school which houses the works of Rev. Graham, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, it is adrift from its orthodox, Christian moorings. But this isn't a recent drift.
Over the years, we at Answers in Genesis have warned many times that when a Christian institution compromises God's Word in Genesis, this will eventually put it on a slippery slide of unbelief in regard to the rest of Scripture and Christian doctrine.
Wheaton College (like so many other supposed Christian institutions) has compromised God's Word in Genesis for a long time. This college also became soft on the LGBTQ issue and other social issues and now is being impacted (not surprisingly) by the woke culture.
Nearly 10 years ago, I wrote this in an article about Wheaton College (a college that has produced a science textbook teaching evolution and millions of years as fact):
Over the years, we've been warning the church that so many Christian colleges have been compromising God's Word in Genesis—and we've been warning that such compromise will eventually lead to apostasy.
Once a person or institution takes man's ideas from outside Scripture and uses them to reinterpret God's clear Word in the Bible, this unlocks a door to undermine biblical authority and begin the slippery slide of unbelief.
And I still believe that! Once a person or institution takes man's ideas from outside Scripture and uses them to reinterpret God's clear Word in the Bible, this unlocks a door to undermine biblical authority and begin the slippery slide of unbelief.
This should be a warning to parents. Remember, what happens to these institutions happens to most of the students who attend them as they are indoctrinated in compromise on God's Word and increasingly in woke philosophy.
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Update: Hwy 59 closed south of Lancaster due to train derailment
Motorists will detour until approximately June 14
BEMIDJI, Minn. –(2:30 p.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation closed Hwy 59 south of Lancaster due to a train derailment on May 31. Motorists will detour utilizing Hwy 175 and Kittson County road 5. The Hwy will remain closed to allow local responders, rail inspectors and cleanup crews to continue their work, which could take up to two weeks.
When a road is closed it is illegal to travel in that area. Motorists can be fined up to $1,000 and/or 90 days in jail.


text: Growth2Go Lean In Circles Making a Difference... an Interview with Lizette Epps, Senior Corporate Buyer, Carpenter Technology Corporation O n September 20, 2017 Carpenter Technology held its first ever Impact Awards. Lizette Epps, Senior Corporate Buyer at Carpenter Technology, a member of the Women2Women Council, and Chair of Women2Women's Latina Initiatives Committee, was named as one of the first twenty inductees into the Carpenter Hall of Leaders. The Hall of Leaders recognizes those within Carpenter who have demonstrated leadership above and beyond their work within the company. takes things on just to receive recognition for it. I really want to help others make a difference in their own lives. I like to see others win and I am passionate about helping other women be successful in their careers. So for me, I was bringing something to the women of Carpenter that would help them develop and better themselves and that brought me great satisfaction. 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