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ON 1ST September 2020 Hon. Minister of Fisheries and Aqua Culture (MOFAD), Mrs. Elizabeth Afoley Quaye distributed over 300 Units of Outboard Motors to fishers in the Volta Region, including Anloga District. The first batch of 65 Units of Yamaha outboard motor with 40HP was allocated to Anloga District on the 28th July 2020. This formed part of the President's Fishing Input Support Scheme to help fishing communities along the coast. The Outboard motors which had a market price of GH₵ 20,000 each were given to beneficiaries at GH₵ 10,000 representing about a 50% subsidy.
Anloga District received delivery of additional 30 Units of Yamaha outboard motor with 40HP totaling several 95 Units of outboard motors delivered by the Ministry of Fisheries and Aqua Culture (MOFAD) through the Coastal Development Authority (CODA) to Anloga District. Adding to the Outboard Motors were 15 Units of Chest Fridges, 100 pieces of Aluminium Basins and branded NAFTA cloth to the fisherfolk within the District.
This initiative is aimed at empowering them and help alleviate poverty among fisherfolks irrespective of their status and through this scheme Government has distributed this Fishing inputs to all fishing communities across the country as well as carrying out infrastructural development projects across fishing communities in Ghana to improve productivity in the fishing spectrum.


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WorkCompEvent.com Registration System
The Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, and the International Workers' Compensation Foundation are jointly sponsoring an Educational Conference which is unique in Nevada. The goal of this conference is to educate those who participate in the Nevada workers' compensation system regarding current rules, procedures, policies and forms and to provide an opportunity for dialogue among these participants.
Breakout sessions will be utilized to discuss certain topics in specific detail for a more specialized view while other topics will be presented from a more general perspective.
All employers, employees, insurance adjusters and agents, self-insurers, third party administrators, safety and human resource managers, injured workers and attorneys, health care organizations, managed care organizations, researchers, medical providers and vocational rehabilitation counselors are encouraged to attend. In fact, anyone interested in the workers' compensation system in Nevada will receive valuable information at the conference.
The cost for attending this informative conference is:
$400 per person paid on or before July 31, 2023
$450 per person paid on August 1, 2023, or later
Registration fee includes admission to sessions, access to exhbit hall, including continental breakfasts, evening reception, and luncheon. Casual attire is appropriate for all functions.
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A block of rooms for attendees has been reserved at the conference hotel at the rate of $109 (single or double). Room rate will be $179 per night Friday & Saturday. The rooms will be held through August 5, 2023, unless this block become fully reserved prior to this date. Register early! Book online at https://tinyurl.com/NVWCD2023, or call the hotel and indicate you are attending the NV Workers' Comp Conference when making your reservations.
Participants may be eligible for up to 11.25 hours of continuing education credits for conference attendance. CEU applications are pending for approval in the following disciplines: Nevada adjusters (NV Division of Insurance), rehabilitation providers (CEU for CDMS and CCM), attorneys (CLE hours), human resources professionals (SHRM), and insurance producers.
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Worldwide Flight Services' (WFS) cargo handling contract with Qatar Airways Cargo at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport has been extended.
In addition to managing an existing cargo handling contract, WFS is now providing ramp transportation for the airline, moving cargo to and from the warehouse and the aircraft operating Qatar Airways' three flights a day from Paris to Doha.
This follows EVA Air's decision to extend its contract with WFS in Paris to also include ramp transportation as well as cargo handling. The airline operates a daily flight from Paris CDG to Taipei.
WFS is the largest cargo handler at Paris CDG and serves over 150 airlines. In 2017, it saw volumes handled at the airport rise by more than 10% compared to the previous year.
Stéphane Scholving, WFS' Director of Cargo Sales Europe, said: "It is always especially pleasing when major airline customers decide you award you responsibility for their whole chain from acceptance of cargo to delivery to the aircraft side. Qatar Airways and EVA Air have shown this commitment to WFS in Paris and by taking control of their end-to-end services, we are confident of delivering important service quality benefits to both airlines and their customers."
Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Paris, WFS is the world's largest air cargo handler and one of the leading providers of ground handling and technical services with annual revenues of over EUR1 billion. Its 18,000 employees serve over 300 airlines at 195 major airports in 21 countries on five continents.


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London Gallery Weekend: Sunday Guide | East London
We are a few days away from the launch of the first-ever edition of the London Gallery Weekend. How exciting is that?
This is our last guide in a mini-series of tours that highlight the best exhibitions happening throughout the weekend in each geographical area of London. We will now focus on East London, the highlighted area for Sunday the 6th of June.
Our first stop is Victoria Miro Gallery. Let's go!
1. Victoria Miro Gallery
16 Wharf Road
London N1 7RW
Sunday morning, and you have a beautiful, exciting day ahead. We are starting this gallery-crawl at Victoria Miro Gallery to see "Chantal Joffe: Story". This exhibition brings us some of the most recent paintings of the artist's mother, Daryll, from an ongoing series that started thirty years ago. Emotionally rich and visually vibrant, "Story" explores the "complex relationship between mother and child" through various self-portraits. Joffe draws inspiration from real-life landscapes and family photographs to paint her canvases. These references make the paintings feel honest and nostalgic, allowing the viewer to develop a deeper connection with the depicted images. As Sunday for many people means "family day", we think this is a great start to reflect on your familiar relationships and in particular the intimate relation of child and mother.
Book your tickets here.
2. Seventeen Gallery
270-276 Kingsland Road
London E8 4DG
Following Victoria Miro Gallery, we head to Seventeen Gallery to see the exhibition "Rhys Coren – Solitary Social". If that Sunday morning cappuccino and croissant did not help to wake your senses up, we bet this exhibition will. Full of wiggly and blocky shapes, bold and bright colours, "Solitary Social" resembles the Pop-Art feeling with a grainy feel. This emerging artist graduated from Royal Academy Schools in 2016, and he has been winning hearts since then. Coren is inspired by cartoons, sport and dance music culture. The inspiration is evident in the playfulness of his board paintings with different textural layers, loops and patterns. You will not regret this visit!
3.The Residence Gallery
229 Victoria Park Road
London E9 7HD
This is our last stop before stopping for lunch and a refreshing break by Victoria Park. The Residence Gallery presents us "Earthlings MMXXI", a group show from the newest art collective that works across various mediums, exploring the environment as a whole. This exhibition examines the state of the planet and the impact of our footprint on it by presenting optimistic solutions for the future. The best part of this exhibition is that 10% of profits from the artworks will be donated to Cool Earth – "a UK charity that works alongside rainforest communities to halt deforestation and its impact on climate change".
Book your tickets here.
Before walking to our next exhibition, we think it's time for a break. Take this opportunity to relax and discuss what you enjoyed the most about the artworks you have seen so far. Or, time to share these findings on your social media platforms- if you do share, remember to tag us (@artscapy). We would love to see your visits and hear about your impressions!
4.Nicoletti Contemporary
12A Vyner Street
London E2 9DG
Taking a break before this exhibition might be essential to ensure you can fully appreciate this exhibition at Nicoletti Contemporary. "Regime Selecting Devices (Environnement Foule #6) - Hugo Servanin" is a conceptual exhibition that explores the relationships "between organic bodies, analogue machines and digital technologies". This is an excellent follow up to Chantal Joffe at Victoria Miro Gallery as it explores the thoughts and complexities of human relationships with our Digital Culture. In this exhibition, you will see a mix of sculptures, robots, computers and artificial intelligence. Although purely conceptual, this is a fun and intriguing exhibition to question our current relationship with screens and what that might mean in the future.
5.Maureen Paley Gallery
60 Three Colts Lane
London E2 6GQ
We feel like this Sunday afternoon gallery-crawl is the perfect fun ending to this long art weekend. Maureen Paley Gallery brings us "Peter Hujar: Backstage"- a photography show that captures the backstage of "New York theatres and nightclubs during the 1970s and early 1980s". This exhibition celebrates the much-loved drag culture throughout Hujar's lifetime. Hujar died of AIDS in 1987, but he is largely admired today because of his bohemian, glamorous and honest photographs of artists, musicians, writers, and performers in downtown New York.
6. Mother's Tankstation Limited
58 - 64 Three Colts Lane
London E2 6GP
A few steps away, you will see your last stop of the day, Mother's Tankstation Limited. This last exhibition is full of figurative paintings with strong contrasts and pale tones. "Matt Bolinger: Collective Conscious" confronts the viewer with the emotional reality of failed dreams and promises, drawing critical commentaries on the failures of capitalism. Bolinger produces socially aware work that floats between fact and fiction, as most of his subjects come from dreams. Matt Bolinger is praised for his honest and raw way of capturing depressing, melancholic, gloomy emotions, and this exhibition is a reflection of that. But don't let this put you off! We think this is a great way to end this gallery-crawl because this is an exhibition that will make you question your own life, and leave thoughts provoked.
Book your tickets here.
We hope you enjoyed our last article in the mini-series around the London Gallery Weekend. We hope this becomes London's new yearly tradition to kick off the summer! The art world needs this, and we, art lovers, need it too. In case you missed our previous two articles on the Friday and Saturday highlights of the London Gallery Weekend, you can find them here: Friday for Central London galleries and Saturday for South London galleries.
Artscapy would love to see your pictures! So, if you visit these exhibitions, make sure you share them with us using the hashtag #ArtscapyLondon on your social media.
Our last note is not to forget to book your slots for each exhibition ahead of time. We are still in Covid times, and booking is, therefore, a requirement for most galleries. Find the links throughout the article to book your favourite exhibitions.
Have fun!
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Watch this week's Perseid meteor shower from a UAE mountain top
Who would be your mountain top shooting star spotting buddy be..?
The UAE likes to go hard when it comes to light and fireworks displays, but up there in the wild shadow yonder, the cosmos has had a lot of practise in putting on its own pyrotechnic performances.
This Thursday, August 12, fire will rain through the skies above our heads as the Perseids (AKA the Perseid meteor shower) reaches its most prolific peak, spitting out between 60 to 100 meteors per hour.
The best place to watch the Perseid shower in the UAE
The best places to catch the starlit ballet, are of course where light and air pollution are at a minimum.
And there are few places in the Middle East that tick those boxes, quite as thoroughily as Ras Al khaimah's Jebel Jais.
Constellation prize
Stargazing doyens, Dubai Astronomy Group are hosting a special end of season Perseids viewing party.
Taking place on Thursday August 12, between 8pm and 4am on Jebel Jais, in Ras Al Khaimah, you can book your spot now on the althurayaastronomycenter.ae website.
It's Dhs250 for adults (or Dhs400 if you register after 6pm on August 11), Dhs200 for kids (or Dhs300 for late registrations), and there are discounts for Dubai Astronomy Group (DAG) members. That's astronomy, not astrology. Nobody cares if you're an asparagus with scabies rising, Susan.
What's On, on top of the rock
• 8.20pm: Moon Telescope Observation
• 9.00pm: Milky Way Photography (Phone + DSLR)
• 10.00pm: Break
• 11.00pm: Explanation of the Celestial Phenomenon
• 12.00am: Sky Mapping Session
• 12.30am: Q&A Session/Trivia
• 12.45am: Telescope Observation of Jupiter & Saturn
• 1.00am: Naked-eye Observation of the Meteors
What are are Perseids?
The Perseid meteor shower is an annual astronomical event, observable from the earth with the naked eye. The objects that make up the display, are particles from the Perseid cloud, a smattering of groovy space dust sprinkled by the tail of the Swift–Tuttle comet.
They're named 'Perseid' because, due to the trajectory, they appear to be coming from the constellation Perseus. And whilst we're geeking out, we may as well go the whole way and briefly skim through a bit of greek mythology — Perseus is named after a Greek demi-god, the half mortal son of Zeus who is best known for his work in whacking monsters, having lopped Medusa's snakey head off, and rescued Andromeda from the sea monster, Cetus.
Between July 17 and August 24 scores of shooting stars streak through the upper limits of earth's atmosphere, casting long kaleidoscopic tails and bursting into fireballs against the backdrop of the dark night sky.
The intensity of the showers is always highest around the middle of August, with this year's forecasted climax being August 12.
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By 1812Blockhouse
Easter is coming soon, and the City of Ontario is getting in the holiday spirit. Case in point — the Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Marshall Park on Saturday, March 27.
There will be two different times based on age groups:
- Kids ages 3 and under, Preschoolers, and Kindergarteners will start their Egg Hunt at Noon (please arrive by 11:45 AM).
- Kids in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade will have their egg hunt at 12:30 PM (please arrive by 12:20 PM).
All COVID 19 guidelines will be followed, and masks will be required.
From the City: "Eggs have been sanitized and gloves were used to stuff the eggs. Please look for signs for your child's designated area, as everyone will be spread out in different locations this year. Please bring your own container for the eggs and recycle the eggs when you are done. Also, make sure you check your eggs for a special prize before you leave. All prizes will be awarded at the pavilion."
The Hunt is open to all Ontario and Springfield Township residents, and all Ontario students up to fourth grade.
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The Boring Company to Build Underground Loop in Downtown Austin, Shows Filing
The Boring Company is planning to build a new underground tunnel project in downtown Austin, Texas, according to filings with the city — reports the Austin American-Statesman.
On November 3, The Boring Co. filed for a new project called the "Austin Loop Transportation System" at 400-512 E. Cesar Chavez St., which is the address of the Austin Convention Center. "The applicant is proposing new development with associated improvements," the filing reads.
A "loop" is one of The Boring Company's offerings where passengers are ferried from station to station through underground tunnels in all-electric Tesla vehicles. The company describes them as "an all-electric, zero-emissions, high-speed underground public transportation system in which passengers are transported to their destination with no intermediate stops."
This new Austin project could be similar to The Boring Co.'s already operational underground transportation loop in Las Vegas, which is currently 0.8 miles long with three large stations but has been approved for a massive expansion.
The Las Vegas loop is located underneath the Las Vegas Convention Center, but the Austin tunnel will likely be smaller since the Austin Convention Center is much smaller. That said, a loop system underneath the Austin Convention Center could include other stops downtown or in other city areas.
Officials from Austin's Development Services Department (DSD) visited the Las Vegas loop earlier this year in relation to Project Connect, a multibillion-dollar public transportation program funded by the state. However, a DSD spokesperson confirmed that the "Austin Loop Transportation System" is not part of Project Connect.
The Boring Co.'s filing didn't reveal much about the Austin loop project. While it does indicate that proceedings for permits and studies for the project are ongoing, specifics such as the size of the project and the status of city/state approval and tunneling rights for the area remain unknown.
The Boring Company is a tunneling and infrastructure venture from eccentric entrepreneur Elon Musk. It aims to provide fast, alternative transportation in high-traffic areas.
Much like the rest of Musk's companies, The Boring Co. has been working on expanding its footprint in Texas since moving its headquarters to the Sunshine State.
The Boring Co. is in talks with San Antonio to build transit tunnels between the San Antonio International Airport and downtown, and the company received approval to start engineering work on pedestrian tunnels in Kyle back in May. It is also building a test site in Bastrop County.


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Expert Determination
19 June 2019
This guide covers what expert determination is and the considerations to be borne in mind when drafting an expert determination clause.
Expert determination is a form of alternative dispute resolution whereby the parties to a contract ask an independent expert to give a binding decision on a dispute. If the clause is drafted properly and it is used in the right circumstances expert determination can provide you with a quicker, cheaper and effective means of settling a dispute.
The main advantage of expert determination is that is allows parties to a technical dispute to go "straight to the horse's mouth": why involve judges or arbitrators if they are going to turn to an expert for the answer? In practice, therefore, the types of dispute that are referred to expert determination involve single issues and technical rather than legal questions. Classic examples include:
Expert determination clauses operate wholly on a contractual basis. The parties can choose who they want to deal with the relevant issue which can be a significant advantage where the dispute requires knowledge of complicated technical issues. The exact confines of the expert's authority can be delineated by agreement between the parties without interference from the courts.
In contrast to arbitration expert determination is not backed up by statute. Whilst this may make the process quicker and more efficient, the downside is that, as the expert's remit is entirely dependent on the contract granting him authority, he has no residual powers beyond those expressly granted by the contracting parties. So, for example, an expert cannot summon a third party witness even if that witness has information crucial to settling the dispute at hand.
Whereas proceedings before a court take place in the public domain, parties to an expert determination can maintain the privacy of their contractual relationship. Settling a dispute privately may increase the viability of an ongoing commercial relationship between the disputing parties.
If the parties agree to be bound by the expert's decision it is very difficult to challenge it; there is no appeal route as in the court system and fewer grounds of appeal than in arbitration. This greater certainty in the finality of the outcome, and the advantages in terms of cost and speed, is one of the most attractive features of expert determination. Paradoxically, it is also one of the greatest pitfalls: if the expert gets it wrong, the parties may be stuck with the decision.1
However, although generally a mistake is not a ground for challenging a decision it may be challenged if the expert has materially departed from his instructions i.e. not performed the task his contract required him to perform. One such example would be where the expert was asked to value one property but in fact valued another. Other grounds for challenge include fraud and partiality.2
An expert's decision becomes, in effect, another term of the contract and the winning party can only enforce it by commencing fresh proceedings for breach of the contractual agreement to be bound by the decision. In contrast, court judgments and arbitral awards are enforceable as of right.
Because an expert's remit is entirely dependent on contractual provisions there are no rules of procedure and process to fall back on. The clause, or as is more common, the terms of reference, will need to make provision for the procedural rules that are to apply. Usually the parties will make their own submissions to the expert by way of documents only. As the expert is acting as expert he is normally given powers to act inquisitorially.
Unlike a judge or arbitrator an expert has no statutory immunity. If the expert has been negligent in coming to that decision the disappointed party may have an action against him for breach of contract. Consequently, no expert will agree to a wide-ranging instruction, but only to an instruction that has a limited scope and is within their expertise.
Expert determination is a useful method of dispute resolution if used in the right circumstances. Think carefully before you refer some or all of your disputes to the decision of an expert and ensure that it is the correct forum for those disputes. Once the parties have agreed to refer a particular dispute to expert determination the relevant courts may hold you to your agreement and refuse jurisdiction to hear that dispute. In addition, depending on the relevant jurisdiction, damages may be awarded for a loss incurred by a failure to comply with the terms of an expert determination clause. The courts of England and Wales have previously held parties to their agreement to refer disputes to an expert and have awarded damages comprising of costs wasted in the proceedings brought in breach of the relevant clause.3
Many of the pitfalls associated with expert determination can be avoided by careful, bespoke drafting. Of all dispute resolution clauses an expert determination clause requires the most care and tailoring to the specific circumstances.
Where an expert determination clause is used it is important that the clause expressly states that the expert is to act as expert in order to avoid confusion with other methods of dispute resolution such as arbitration.
An expert, unlike a judge, should possess expertise and technical knowledge relevant to the dispute. It is not advisable to name a specific individual to be the expert as that depends on the individual being willing, available and able to give a decision at the time a dispute arises. Typically, the clause will (i) specify the field of expertise from which the expert is to be chosen, (ii) provide that the parties will try to agree on the identity of the expert at the time the dispute arises and (iii) failing such agreement, provide for appointment by an appropriate professional institution. Ensure that the institution exists and is willing to appoint an expert. If not, the courts are not able to assist in appointing one. A table of appointing authorities is provided at the end of this guide.
It is important to expressly state that the expert's decision is to be final but you should also consider on what grounds you want to be able to challenge a decision of the expert. As mentioned above, unless the contract expressly provides otherwise, the expert's decision can generally only be challenged on an allegation of fraud, partiality or material departure from instructions. The mere fact that the expert has made a mistake is not a ground for challenging his or her decision. As such, it is common practice for parties to agree that an expert's decision is binding except in the case of "manifest error". Such an error would occur where the expert has made a plain and obvious error or an obvious oversight or mistake.
Unlike litigation or arbitration, where the procedures are governed by rules of court, institutional rules or statute, the procedure for expert determination will be entirely dependent on the parties' agreement. If there is no procedure set out in the clause one will need to be established at the time the dispute arises. This is dangerous as, once there is a dispute, agreement between the parties is more difficult to achieve. Consequently, if one party is obstructive, the process can become relatively slow and expensive. The expert's powers of compulsion are limited. Providing for the procedure in the clause or in the expert's terms of reference attached to the contract will avoid this. The other alternative is to agree that the expert can set the procedure but that leaves the parties with no control over the timetable.
It is important to set out clearly and exactly what the expert is required to do and the powers that he has in order to accomplish that task. It may be preferable to set this out in the expert's terms of reference. Important points to be addressed include a definition of the matters to be determined by the expert, a requirement that the expert makes his decision based on all the evidence before him, and whether or not the expert has authority to decide issues of construction. Procedural issues that should be addressed include the nature of any submissions to be made to the expert, whether there should be an oral hearing and whether to permit oral testimony at that hearing, and the form in which the expert will deliver his decision, including whether or not it will be accompanied by reasons.
In some circumstances you may wish to include a timetable for the making of submissions. Typically, clauses provide for written submissions to be made within 28 days, comments on the other party's submissions to be made within a further 14 days and the expert's decision to be made within 90 days. Oral submissions may also be provided for. It is important that the timetable prescribed for the expert determination is a realistic one and not so optimistic that you suffer substantial disadvantage procedurally through having agreed an extremely tight timetable, the result of which prejudices your ability to ensure that your case is fully put to the expert.
Unless provided for in the clause or the expert's terms of reference the expert will have no power to make costs awards. Consider therefore whether you wish to give the expert a power to award costs against the losing party and to refer costs matters to an independent costs draftsman. Alternatively, the parties could agree to bear their own costs in the expert determination process (which will include the costs of the expert's time).
You may also want to include in the expert determination clause a provision relating to confidentiality. It should be borne in mind however that such a provision may be displaced by statutory or regulatory requirements. Alternatively, you may in fact wish to set precedent in the course of resolving the dispute – in such a scenario litigation will be preferable to expert determination.
This clause is provided by way of example only: expert determination clauses will always need to be tailored to suit the particular circumstances. The clause below is based on the specimen clause provided by Practical Law Company.
"Expert" means a person appointed in accordance with clause [ ] to resolve [A MATTER UNDER THE AGREEMENT].
1.1 An Expert is a person appointed in accordance with this clause to resolve [A MATTER UNDER THE AGREEMENT]
1.2 The parties shall agree the appointment of an independent Expert and shall agree with the Expert the terms of his appointment.
1.3 If the parties are unable to agree on an Expert within seven days of either party serving details of a suggested expert on the other, either party shall then be entitled to request [NAME OF BODY ENTITLED TO MAKE NOMINATION] to appoint an Expert [PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION] of repute with international experience in [TYPE OF MATTER] and for the [NAME OF BODY ENTITLED TO MAKE NOMINATION] to agree with the Expert the terms of his appointment.
1.4 The Expert is required to prepare a written decision and give notice (including a copy) of the decision to the parties within a maximum of three months of the matter being referred to the Expert.
1.5 If the Expert dies or becomes unwilling or incapable of acting, or does not deliver the decision within the time required by this clause then:
(a) either party may apply to [NAME OF BODY ENTITLED TO MAKE NOMINATION] to discharge the Expert and to appoint a replacement Expert with the required expertise; and
(b) this clause applies in relation to the new Expert as if he were the first Expert appointed.
1.6 All matters under this clause must be conducted, and the Expert's decision shall be written, in the English language.
1.7 The parties are entitled to make submissions to the Expert [including oral submissions] and will provide (or procure that others provide) the Expert with such assistance and documents as the Expert reasonably requires for the purpose of reaching a decision.
1.8 To the extent not provided for by this clause, the Expert may in his reasonable discretion determine such other procedures to assist with the conduct of the determination as he considers just or appropriate [including (to the extent he considers necessary) instructing professional advisers to assist him in reaching his determination].
1.9 Each party shall with reasonable promptness supply each other with all information and give each other access to all documentation and personnel as the other party reasonably requires to make a submission under this clause.
1.10 The Expert shall act as an expert and not as an arbitrator. The Expert shall determine [THE MATTER UNDER THE AGREEMENT] [which may include any issue involving the interpretation of any provision of this Agreement, his jurisdiction to determine the matters and issues referred to him or his terms of reference]. The Expert's written decision on the matters referred to him shall be final and binding on the parties in the absence of manifest error or fraud.
1.11 Each party shall bear its own costs in relation to the reference to the Expert. The Expert's fees and any costs properly incurred by him in arriving at his determination (including any fees and costs of any advisers appointed by the Expert) shall be borne by the parties [equally or in such other proportions as the Expert shall direct].
1.12 All matters concerning the process and result of the determination by the Expert shall be kept confidential among the parties and the Expert.
1.13 Each party shall act reasonably and co-operate to give effect to the provisions of this clause and otherwise do nothing to hinder or prevent the Expert from reaching his determination.
The following is a list of appointing authorities which may be contacted to provide either general advice or to appoint an expert in the event that the parties are unable to agree on the choice of expert.
The Centre for the Effective Dispute Resolution - CEDR | The General Council of the Bar of England and Wales |
The Law Society of England and Wales | The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors |
The Academy of Experts | Royal Institute of British Architects |
Institute and Faculty of Actuaries | The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators |
The Chatered Institute of Management Accountants | Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and |
The Institution of Chemical Engineers | |
Owen Pell Limited v Bindi (London) Limited (2008) QBD (TCC).
This is where the expert fails to treat the parties fairly by, for example, granting one party more time than the other to complete a procedural stage such as the delivery of written submissions (Hickman v Roberts [1913] AC 229). The test for partiality requires actual bias, or a real danger of injustice resulting from the alleged bias and not just conflicts of interest or apparent lack of independence (Macro v Thompson (No.3) [1997] 2 B.C.L.C. 36; Bernhard Schulte v Nile Holdings [2004] Lloyds's Rep 352).
Douglas Harper v Interchange Group Ltd [2007] EWHC 1834 (Comm); Union Discount v Zoller [2002] 1 WLR 1517.
The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to.
Readers should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.
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Listen, trust, believe. They are the key words Sister Madeline Rockwell said she leans upon while following God's call.
Two years ago, that journey involved leaving her job, selling her Ithaca home, moving to Rochester and starting a new life as a candidate to be a Sister of Mercy.
"I think that's where there was a lot of trust," she said with a laugh.
Her vocational path has been sure and steady since that time. With her candidacy now completed, Sister Rockwell has been received as a novice into the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. Her reception service took place July 15 at Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa. Regional communities representing Rochester, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Erie and the Philippines took part in the event.
Sister Rockwell was due to move Aug. 17 to Laredo, Texas, where she will spend the next 16 months studying theology and the constitutions of the Mercy order while residing with fellow novices.
"It's a time of prayer and quiet study, to listen," she said.
Sister Rockwell also will perform various ministries, learning Spanish while serving the area's many Mexican-American residents.
Texas is quite a change of scenery for Sister Rockwell, 57, who was born and raised in Binghamton and was an adult parishioner for 28 years at Immaculate Conception in Ithaca. She has three children, all in their 20s, from a marriage that was annulled.
Sister Rockwell said the foundation for her strong faith was provided early in life by many family members, especially her parents who still reside in Binghamton.
"I think of their service to the church and community. It's something I tried to instill in my children," she said.
She became profoundly aware of a pull toward the religious life about five years ago.
"Something was starting — a gentle tapping," she recalled.
She explored the Mercy Associate program, but found a different calling on the night she attended Sister Cathy Solan's reception into the Mercy novitiate in 2002.
"I walked into the (Rochester) motherhouse, through the front door and felt, 'This is where I want to be.' From there I felt there was something stronger — to go a lot further," Sister Rockwell said.
She entered the discernment process for the Sisters of Mercy later that year, and became a candidate in 2004 in a covenant ceremony at Immaculate Conception Church. From there she moved to the convent at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Brighton.
"The community is set up for new members. It's just been wonderful," she said.
Sister Rockwell has served as a full-time teacher's assistant for preschoolers at Seton Catholic School on the Our Lady of Lourdes campus. That duty has meshed nicely with her lengthy background as a teacher's aide and in home child care.
"There's always going to be that place in my heart for the little ones," she said. "Seton, it's been wonderful. The staff has been fabulous, and I'm sad to be leaving, but I know I'll have to move on."
Also during her candidacy Sister Rockwell earned a bachelor's degree in community and human services from Empire State College, and completed classes at St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry as well. She has returned to Ithaca frequently, continuing in a discussion group made up of friends who share her strong devotion to the Mercy order. Many from the contingent attended her reception ceremony in Erie, and Immaculate Conception also hosted a gathering in her honor Aug. 3.
Following her two-year novitiate, Sister Rockwell will be due to profess her first vows. Final vows as a Sister of Mercy would occur at least three years after that. Regarding the types of ministries she will pursue in the future, she said that "part of the process is to remain open." She explained that rather than chart her own course, she's leaving it up to God to shape and reshape her.
"I found out a long time ago who's in control," she remarked.
Due to her age, along with the fact she had been married and had children, Sister Rockwell acknowledged that she wondered initially whether pursuing a religious life was right for her. However, she has come to realize that "somehow God will take care of me and he has been gently leading me along. I just knew I was OK, and to go with it. I'm at peace. (There's) peace and joy."


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Why was an official in a small Chinese city arrested for "mining"?
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Foreword: How a company located in Fuzhou, a small city in China, colluded with Chinese government officials and businessmen, and was finally arrested. It is also worth noting that the Chinese company, which had a complex legal battle with Genesis mining, was sued for illegally misappropriating nearly 500,000 of its GPUs and other Bitcoin ASIC miners. Genesis mining has suffered such a heavy loss that it has received more than $1 billion in financing from FTX in 2021–2022. This is also the most absurd and huge investment that FTX may embezzle customer savings and invest.
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On the evening of January 8, the second episode of the TV feature film "Forever Blowing the Charge" — — "Political Supervision" was broadcast on China Central Television. Xiao Yi, Lin Qingxing and others appeared on TV.
Narrator: Jiumu Group Genesis Technology Co., Ltd., located in the High-tech Development Zone of Fuzhou City, is one of the problematic projects that cadres and the masses have concentrated on. During his tenure, Xiao Yi regarded this enterprise as a "business card" of Fuzhou's "digital economy" industry, and publicized it as a high-tech company engaged in "big data" and "cloud computing". However, Xiao Yi actually knew that this "business card" was seriously inaccurate. The company was really engaged in the production of virtual currency calculations, commonly known as "mining", which means "mining" virtual currency on the Internet.
Xiao Yi said: I knew he would "mining". When he came in, the cryptocurrency fell in 2018, and he told me that he wanted to transform. In 2019, the cryptocurrency went up again, and he basically did not follow what he said. During the transformation, he was concentrating on "mining".
(Xiao Yi:" I was also regretting.")
Lin Qingxing (the actual controller of Jiumu Group Genesis Technology Co., Ltd.) said: I also told him that our company has mining business. The digital economy needs such an achievement as a political achievement while we need a business card and Fuzhou also needs a business card.
Narrator: Xiao Yi asked Lin Qingxing to disguise his company as a big data company to cover up that Lin Qingxing's company is actually a "mining" company. Some leading cadres have also formed a "mining" interest community with Lin Qingxing's company. He offered some leading cadres in Fuzhou, especially in the high-tech zone, the lease of "mining machines", including services such as hosting, which is equivalent to paying some money, and he can get the benefits of bitcoin "mining" .
Narrator: Beginning in 2018, China has clearly required local governments to guide "mining" companies to exit in an orderly manner, and then further explicitly prohibited the development of cryptocurrency "mining" projects in any name. Xiao Yi was very clear about the national policy, but still took chances and tried to hide the truth, instructing Lin Qingxing's company to "perform" some other business when someone came to visit and inspect.
Lin Qingxing: He would ask me not to talk about "mining" when the leaders came over, and said that the "mining machine" could pretend to run artificial intelligence by changing the operating system.
(Lin Qingxing appeared on the screen)
Narrator: From 2017 to 2020, Lin Qingxing's company had about 160,000 "mining machines" running every day while this company's electricity consumption accounted for 10% of Fuzhou's total electricity consumption. In order to cover up the real situation, Xiao Yi instructed relevant departments to fabricate statistical reports and adjust the classification of electricity consumption. He also illegally demanded financial subsidies for the company and pushed government agencies to provide the company with guarantees, loans and other financing support amounting to more than 2.4 billion yuan, and helped the company build a new data center building in the high-tech zone.
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It wasn't too long ago that astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) were enjoying space-grown lettuce for the first time; a fine dining experience, all things considered. Now, Veggie is being fired up again, but rather than opening up a mini salad bar, this time the plan is to put on a floral display.
Activated on the morning of November 16 by NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren, the plant growth system "Veggie" will hopefully be blooming with Zinnias next year. If the experiment goes to plan, it will mark another plant-based first for the satellite: the growth of a flowering crop.
You might be wondering why NASA is using precious ISS resources to grow flowers, but it's not to add a little color to the drab décor. What scientists learn from this experiment can hopefully be put to use in future projects involving other, more useful flowering plants.
"Growing a flowering crop is more challenging than growing a vegetative crop such as lettuce," Gioia Massa, NASA scientist for Veggie, said in a statement. "Lighting and other environmental parameters are more critical."
The plants will be grown for a total of 60 days – twice as long as the "Outredgeous" red romaine lettuce was left to grow for. To kick-start growth of the seeds, which were delivered to the ISS back in 2014, a combination of red, green and blue LEDs will be used in cycles that mimic Earth-days. The seeds will also be provided with growth media and nutrient-rich water.
"Growing the Zinnia plants will help advance our knowledge of how plants flower in the Veggie growth system, and will enable fruiting plants like tomatoes to be grown and eaten in space using Veggie as the in-orbit garden," Veggie program manager Trent Smith said in the statement.
If all goes to plan, astronauts aboard the ISS may be dining on tomatoes within the next two years.


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If you're a fan of the Android operating system, you're likely familiar with the screenshot tool built into most devices. But if you're using a stylo 6 phone, things might not be as simple as just pressing "take a screenshot." Here's how to snap screenshots on your stylo 6 phone quickly!
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What is a screenshot?
A screenshot is a digital representation of what's on your screen. It can be used to capture important information or show off your skills! To take a screenshot with your stylo, follow these steps:
- Make certain you're in the program you want to screenshot first.
- Next, simultaneously press and hold power and volume down buttons.
- When the screen flashes, release the power and volume down buttons.
- Your stylo account will store the screenshot.
How to take screenshots on stylo 6
Taking screenshots on stylo is a great way to capture important moments or messages on your device. Here are 6 steps to taking a screenshot on stylo:
- Launch the app you wish to capture a screenshot of.
- To access the control menu, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
- To access the settings menu, tap the three lines in the top-left corner of the screen.
- Under "Screenshot & video," tap on "Take screenshot."
- To take a screenshot, move your cursor over the area you want to capture and tap on the screen.
- If you want to save the screenshot as a file, tap on "Save image."
What should you do if you take a screenshot when using stylo 6 by accident?
If you accidentally take a screenshot while using stylo 6, you can do the following:
- Tap and hold on to the screen where you took the screenshot.
- Drag the captured area to a new location on the screen.
- Release the screen when you have moved the screenshot to where you want it.
There are four other ways to take screenshots with the stylo 6:
Method 1: Using a key combination on the LG Stylo 6, take a screenshot.
If you have an LG Stylo 6, you may be interested in learning how to snap screenshots on it. There are a few distinct methods to choose from, and each one is dependent on the key combination you choose.
To take a screenshot on the LG Stylo 6, press and hold the Power and Volume Down keys simultaneously. A screenshot prompt will display on the screen. When you're ready to take a screenshot, release both buttons.
If you want to take multiple screenshots in a row, you can use the same key combination but the press and hold the Power and Volume Up buttons instead. You will see a prompt to select how many screenshots you want to take in a row.
Method 2: Using LG Stylo 6's Screenshot Features to Take a Screenshot
Do you want to know how to use your LG Stylo 6 to take screenshots? If that's the case, you'll be pleased to learn that the phone has some features that make screenshotting simple and enjoyable. This article will show you how to take a screenshot of your LG Stylo 6 using the various screenshot features available on the phone.
Ensure the Screenshot feature on your LG Stylo 6 is turned on before taking a screenshot. Tap the three lines in the top left corner of your phone's primary screen. Then, in the top right corner, tap the Screenshot button.
Once the Screenshot feature is enabled, you will see a few different options available on the screen. The first approach is to take a screenshot. This will save the image currently visible on your screen to your device's storage.
Take a short screenshot as the second option. This will only save the image currently being displayed on your screen. It won't capture any other information or scenery around it.
The third option is to take a fullscreen screenshot. This will capture a screenshot of the entire screen.
Method 3: Take a Screenshot with Your Voice on the LG Stylo 6 everything on your screen
If you are looking for a way to take a screenshot on your LG Stylo 6 smartphone, it is easy to do it with your voice.
First, open the program you wish to screenshot. Then, until the screen shuts off, press and hold the power button. Then, say "screenshot" or "take a screenshot" into the phone's microphone and release the power button. The screenshot will be saved to the memory of your phone.
Method 4: Taking a Screenshot on an LG Stylo 6 with an App
If you have an LG Stylo 6, you may be wondering how to snap a screenshot with it. This is a straightforward procedure that requires only a few applications. This post will show you how to use PixelGrabber to snap a screenshot of your LG Stylo 6.
To take a screenshot on LG Stylo 6, open the application PixelGrabber and select the option to take a screenshot. Then, tap on the screen you want to capture and hold down the button on the stylo until the screenshot is taken.
Suppose you need to retake the screenshot, just press and hold the button again until it is captured. You can also use other features of PixelGrabber to edit or save your screenshots.
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This article will show you how to take screenshots on your stylo 6 phones and the right way to look great when you send them off to someone else or post them online. We also have some tips for taking better selfies with your stylo 6 phones! So read on and learn how to capture the perfect screenshot for your needs.
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Permitting overhaul: Before or after debt ceiling talks?
Barrasso and Capito expect to mark up a bill after the debt ceiling deadline
There is wide bipartisan consensus that Congress should make legislation to overhaul federal energy project permitting a priority. When lawmakers will act — as part of the debt ceiling negotiations or through separate talks — is emerging as a big question as the June 1 deadline nears for raising the debt limit.
At a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on permitting on May 11, Chairman Joe Manchin III, D-W.Va., noted that in addition to his reintroduced bill — which fell short as an amendment to the fiscal 2023 defense authorization — there are proposals from the committee's ranking member, John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and from Senate Environment and Public Works ranking member Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va.
That committee's chairman, Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., has promised his own proposal, and the House Republican energy bill included permitting provisions that were also in their bill to lift the debt ceiling.
While the House-passed bill was considered dead on arrival in the Senate, some have floated the idea that a debt ceiling compromise could include permitting provisions.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce said that a deal on permitting should be included in any deal to reach the debt limit. Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., said that permitting could be an area negotiators could compromise on in a final debt ceiling agreement. But with the June 1 deadline, the Senate's pace makes it unlikely it will reach any agreement on permitting overhaul by then.
Barrasso and Capito have expressed a desire for permitting legislation to go through a committee markup process. Carper has yet to introduce his promised permitting proposal and on May 17 will hold a second hearing on permitting in his committee, where White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory is due to testify.
Manchin said his goal is to have a compromise bill on the floor before the chamber leaves town for its August recess, a timeline he acknowledged was "aggressive."
A sticking point in negotiations over any compromise legislation has been how it will address electric transmission.
An analysis released last year by the REPEAT Project at Princeton University found that the current pace of transmission expansion, at roughly 1 percent per year, needs to grow to 2.3 percent to fully realize the benefits of the tax incentives included in last year's law. It also found that failing to do so would result in higher greenhouse gas emissions, making it all but impossible for the U.S. to reach its various climate targets.
White House goals
The White House included changes to expedite the approval of interstate transmission lines in a list of policy goals for any permitting overhaul legislation. Manchin's bill includes a provision that would streamline the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's ability to approve transmission lines that are deemed to be in the national interest.
Republicans have expressed concerns that these provisions would effectively federalize the grid. At a Senate Energy and Natural Resources hearing on permitting Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., said these proposals under consideration would in effect limit a state's role once a project is deemed in the national interest.
In response, Jason Grumet, CEO of the American Clean Power Association, said that the current system has effectively "Balkanized" the U.S. power system and that interregional cooperation is necessary as the U.S. aims to bring more renewable energy projects online.
"It's not happening," Grumet said, "because the current processes do not create any incentive for the different regions to work together."
The current system, he said, could be overhauled by giving states a chance to lead on transmission siting while using a federal backstop if Congress fails to act. On cost allocation, Grumet said Congress should direct FERC to require that regions create an agreed-upon single process for planning and allocating costs for interregional transmission lines.
"We think there's a way forward that does not either accept the dysfunctional status quo, or accept what I think people fear is an over-federalization," said Grumet. "And it's time for the Congress to dig in and find those solutions."
Christina Hayes, executive director for Americans for a Clean Energy Grid, suggested at a Senate Environment and Public Works hearing last month that the definition of a national interest project could be set to include only those that cross a certain number of miles or include high capacity lines, which would drastically narrow the number of projects that qualify.
While permitting overhaul has focused on the issues championed by Manchin, others have called for the final bill to take a wider look at the system. Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., said their bill that aims to shorten the amount of time needed to permit and license a hydropower project should be considered as part of a permitting package.
Some Democratic members have also suggested that any compromise bill needs to include certain protections to ensure that impacted communities are able to lodge objections. In its list of priorities, the White House asked that Congress require agencies to identify a chief community engagement officer to engage with affected communities.
Benjamin J. Hulac and Aidan Quigley contributed to this report.


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By Brian Kevin
From our June 2022 issue
Before poet laureate Julia Bouwsma lived in Maine, back in the late '90s and early '00s, she sometimes visited with her college pal turned partner Walker Fleming, with whom she now homesteads on 86 acres in New Portland. The pair often left Philadelphia at night and arrived in Maine in the small hours. On the way to Fleming's family farm, they drove through Livermore, past the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, where Bouwsma was struck by the chapel-like, Gothic-style library built by Maine's prosperous Washburn family in 1883.
"That slate roof, with a red sunrise behind it — it's just so striking," says Bouwsma, who still sometimes detours past. "I've never been inside, but it has sort of mythic proportions for me, and it's definitely connected to why I'm a small-town librarian now."
The director of Webster Library, in Kingfield, Bouwsma juggles the position with creative-writing classes she teaches at UMaine Farmington and the pigs, chickens, sugarbush, and prolific gardens she tends on her farmstead. The property, which she and Fleming took over in 2007, unfurls across a slope of what's known as Millay Hill, where the paternal great-grandparents of poet Edna St. Vincent Millay once farmed — a lovely coincidence, as Bouwsma has admired the iconoclastic Mainer and 1923 Pulitzer winner since childhood. The thread linking her library work, poetry, and farming, she explains, is the idea of interconnectedness. "The homestead lifestyle means you're directly connected to what's keeping you warm, what's feeding you, and so on," she says. "With my poetry, I'm going for the same thing. It's an exercise in interconnected thinking, where the language is so compressed and dense and efficient that it's working on more than one level at once."
As the state's poet laureate, a five-year post she was appointed to last August, Bouwsma is charged with connecting more Mainers to poetry, not least by making appearances across the state, conducting workshops, and giving readings. She also has a self-assigned, unofficial goal: to visit every public library in Maine, "maybe just to pop my head in," she laughs. In a largely rural state, Bouwsma says, such institutions play a crucial role, however small they are. "It's just this extension of community work," she says. "And how that work relates to writing, I think, is deeply and intimately."
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Question: Can you insure a pole barn?
The short answer is yes, of course, you can insure a pole barn as part of your farm insurance. But first, what is a pole barn?
Pole barns are a type of post-frame construction. To explain, post-frame construction is a technique for making well-built and stable structures. This is a centuries-old technique and is a highly-engineered, effective solution. The main frame of the posts that are buried under the ground. They are the foundation of the barn. In addition, doing the post-frame construction is way cheaper and less time-consuming.
The term "pole barn" originated from the Great Depression and Dust Bowl in the 1930s. Because of the damage of the natural disaster, farmers then used recycled telephone pole barns as alternatives in restructuring their farms. The term "telephone pole barns" was then shortened to "pole barns" and led to a new era of American pole barns.
What are the main advantages of a pole barn?
- Easier foundation – Pole barns can be built without having a foundation. The main building of the construction is supported by poles that are deeply rooted below the ground.
- Less expensive – Pole barns need fewer materials than a usual construction. Fewer materials mean less cost for you.
- Less labor-intensive – Due to the simple design, you only need a few hours of work to build your pole barn.
- Better insulation – The wide space between posts in your pole barn makes better insulation because of lesser thermal breaks.
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Can pole barns handle a snowy climate?
Yes, of course, pole barns can handle a snowy climate. Your pole barn can be built to handle a snow blizzard if you are living in states that have heavy snow.
Can pole barns have automatic doors?
Automatic doors are only recommended for pole barns that are used to store vehicles. However, it is not recommended if you plan to use it for your horses or for your other agricultural equipment.
Do you need a permit in order to build a pole barn?
Usually, most cities require permits. However, we greatly suggest contacting your local government if building a pole barn requires permits as it varies from city to city. They can also inform you about the required maximum size and placement.
Other purposes of a pole barn:
- Garages – This is the most common use of a pole barn. Since the pole barn has extensible height and depth, it can house vehicles such as tractors, motorcycles, and RVs.
- Workshop – You can store the equipment that you use for your workshop hobbies in a pole barn.
- Horse stables – Pole barns can make good horse stables during the colder months.
- Cattles – You can use your pole barn as a house for your cattle or other livestock animals when the winter season already comes.
- Man cave – Pole barns can make a good escape for people who just want to relax from the outside world.
Add a Pole Barn to your policy today
How much would building a pole barn cost?
Small pole barns start at $4,000. Large buildings with extra additions might cost thousands of dollars.
First, consider the building's purpose. The size depends on what you want to store, such as equipment, automobiles, cattle, and feed. Consider metal or vinyl siding for your roof. These will decide your pole barn's cost. You must also decide on your barn's design and choices. Consider adding windows, doors, overhangs, wainscoting, and a cupola.
These features will increase the price. You may construct a pole barn yourself from a kit or hire a professional to save money. Professionals cost more. Before hiring a contractor, verify references and various quotes. It contains a permission budget.
Creating a pole barn is costly, but it can protect your heavy trucks, livestock, horses, and other valuables and boost your land value.
Pole barns vs. Traditional barns
You basically have two options when creating storage buildings for residential or commercial use— either build a pole farm building or a traditional barn. Both have their own advantages of being practical and fast solutions. A pole barn might be your best choice.
Traditional barns are well-built structures that last for ages. However, it takes a lot of time to plan and create a barn. It can also be more expensive and out of your budget. Consider your budget in choosing a pole barn or a traditional barn and see how much you can afford to pay for your chosen barn to build.
Traditional barns can take a long time to create. If you are in a hurry, then waiting for traditional barns to build may take some time. Meanwhile, you can make and build pole barns in just a day and this is important for people who are looking for storage as soon as possible. Pole barns can also be sturdy just like a traditional barn and can save you expensive costs. Another good thing about pole barns is that you can easily install other features that a traditional barn cannot.
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Insurance for the Farm's Buildings, Stables, and Other Outbuildings
You run a successful company, but running a farm or ranch is also your way of life. Having safeguards in place is crucial to preserving the fruits of one's labor. Having farm structure insurance coverage is a must.
Outbuildings like barns and stables may be protected against theft and natural disasters with the help of farm outbuilding coverage, which can be added to your farm insurance policy. This is in addition to the dwelling coverage on your policy, which protects your house itself.
There are three types of insurance for a pole barn. These are:
- Homeowner's
- Farm
- Commercial
Actual cash value insurance covers replacement value less depreciation. The pole barn's depreciation depends on its age and condition. According to their materials, ancient structures depreciate 1% every year. Your pole barn's market worth isn't its financial value.
Replacement cost insurance pays to replace a pole barn without depreciation until the policy maximum. You must pay the difference if replacing the pole barn costs more than your insurance maximum.
Actual cash value or replacement cost plans are available. Depreciation still isn't part of premiums. Having an old barn needs a replacement cost policy. You must also insure your automobiles, farm equipment, merchandise, and personal property. Auto insurance covers cars. Agricultural policies protect farm equipment. Commercial insurance covers additional equipment. Consider insurance for lost income, liabilities, and building code fees. Large non-farm outbuildings may have "other structures" restrictions on a homeowner's insurance. A separate insurance costs more.
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Are demolition and debris removal included in the insurance policy you will get?
Yes, demolition and debris removal is included. However, when there are fallen trees in the barn, the insurance will only pay for the tree to be removed. Cutting the trees and throwing them will be under the responsibility of the owner.
How do I determine the right coverage amount?
For new post-frame buildings, you have to take note of the final price of the building and the improvements. This includes electrical work, plumbing, concrete, and others. Also, calculate the coverage to hire a contractor to do the job. Always remember that the cost is the price of materials times two. Also, concrete also needs to be included since they are destructible too. A fire can cause damage to it.
For existing post-frame buildings, we highly recommend discussing all the details with your insurance agent. They can help you estimate the approximate costs. One more option is to contact the original builder to get the exact building cost and then add any changes that were not in the contract.
How often should you meet your insurance agent to review your coverage?
Insurance companies will ask you to review your coverage every 2 years to decide if your pole barn is completely covered and if it includes all the improvements, inflation, contents or new building uses.
You should also review your coverage annually if you have a farm policy to make sure to cover all the changes for your equipment. You should also never assume that your policy includes an inflation guard feature. This is not found in on-farm or commercial purposes insurance. However, they can be included in homeowner policies.
Do You Have The Right Insurance?
Pole barn owners who work with Advantage Insurance Solutions get comprehensive coverage at competitive rates. Any farm or ranch owner who has constructed a pole barn on their land should have pole barn insurance in place.
Call or text us at (877) 658-2472 for a free consultation today!


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Least surprising news ever. Do you think they strangled the bitcoin passwords out of him?
Some time last year Mr S. and I were talking about bitcoin. Before the large spike. I told him I thought it was just a collection of people who had forgotten their passwords. There is a surprising amount of coins that are just lost to the ether. So.....I think "technically" bitcoin can never go to zero.


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James Thomas
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James Thomas is a partner in Arnold & Porter LLP's litigation practice group. His practice has focused on complex commercial litigation in the areas of securities fraud and the resolution of regulatory enforcement matters for financial institutions. Mr Thomas's commercial litigation experience includes representing public corporations, accounting firms, and members of management and boards of directors, in general civil litigation, securities fraud, and shareholder derivative litigation. Mr Thomas has also served as counsel to clients in connection with investigative and enforcement matters instituted by government agencies, including matters involving the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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recipient of the 2006 USO Merit Award. In addition to a prolific
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Note: This article is a transcription of a Youtube video from Nate Wade Subaru.
When starting your car, you may notice a small blue light on your Subaru dashboard. This light is often seen during colder weather or after your car has been sitting overnight. In this article, we will explain the meaning behind this blue light and provide some additional information about your Subaru's temperature gauge.
The blue light is an indicator that your engine is cool. Unlike some other Subaru models, such as Cross Tracks, Foresters, and Imprezas, your car may not have a temperature gauge. Therefore, when this blue light appears, it is not a cause for concern or an indication of any imminent danger to your vehicle. It simply means that you should take it easy and avoid driving too aggressively until your car has had a chance to warm up.
As your car warms up and the fluids reach the optimal operating temperature, the blue light will automatically turn off. This provides a convenient signal that your car is ready to go, and it also means that you can turn on your heater to enjoy warm air inside the vehicle. This becomes particularly useful during cold winter months when you need to know if your engine has reached the appropriate temperature for heating.
However, it is important to be cautious if the blue light ever turns red. A red light indicates that your engine is too hot, and immediate action should be taken. If you notice the red light, it is imperative that you stop driving immediately and allow your engine to cool down. If you pull over to a safe location and observe smoke coming from the engine, then it is likely that your engine has overheated. In this case, it is highly recommended to contact your Subaru dealer and arrange for service or repairs.
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Deep Instinct, a New York-based threat-prevention technology company, raised $62.5M in funding.
The round was led by BlackRock, with participation from Chrysalis Investments, Millennium, and Unbound.
The company intends to use the funds to further penetrate the market.
Led by Lane Bess*, former Palo Alto Networks CEO and Zscaler COO, who is taking over as CEO, effective immediately, Deep Instinct takes a prevention-first approach to stopping ransomware and other malware using a purpose-built, deep learning cybersecurity framework. The Deep Instinct Prevention Platform adds to every security stack—providing multi-layered protection against threats across hybrid environments.
Bess has more than 35 years of experience in cybersecurity and technology with a proven track record of leading rapidly growing cybersecurity companies. He was formerly CEO of Palo Alto Networks for several years before its IPO. After that, he took on the role as COO of Zscaler where he partnered with founder Jay Chaudhry to lead the rapid scaling of the company up until its successful IPO.
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Expiration date: 02/2019
Active substance: Valacyclovir
1 tablet film coating contains: active substance: valacyclovir hydrochloride hydrate 611.70 mg corresponding to 500 mg valacyclovir, auxiliary substances, film coating – detailed information, see the instructions.
Pharmachologic effect
In humans, valacyclovir is rapidly and completely converted to acyclovir and L -valine exposed valatsiklovirgidrolazy.
in vitro Acyclovir has a specific inhibitory activity against viruses: Herpes simplex types 1 and 2, Varicellazoster, Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus (CMV), human herpes virus type 6
Acyclovir inhibits viral deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) immediately after phosphorylation and conversion to the active form of acyclovir triphosphate. Acyclovir triphosphate competitively inhibits viral DNA polymerase, and a nucleoside analogue having, incorporated into viral DNA, which leads to a complete break and chain termination of DNA synthesis (and therefore to block replication of the virus).
Treatment of herpes zoster,
Treatment and prevention of recurrence of infections of the skin and mucous membranes caused by the herpes simplex virus (including first identified and recurrent genital herpes)
Treatment of herpes labialis,
Reduction of infection with genital herpes healthy partner, if taken as suppressive therapy in combination with safer sex,
Prevention of CMV infection occurring in organ transplantation (reduces the severity of acute graft rejection reactions in patients with kidney transplants, the development of opportunistic infections and other viral infections caused by viruses and H.simplex V.zoster) in adults and children older than 12 years.
- Hypersensitivity to valacyclovir, acyclovir, and other components of the drug,
- Clinically expressed form of HIV infection when the content of CD4 + lymphocytes below 100 / uL,
- Bone marrow transplantation,
- Kidney transplantation
- Children's age (up to 12 years with CMV, and 18 years – for other indications).
Precautions: hepatic impairment (high dose), renal failure, pregnancy, lactation.
Dosing and Administration
Inside. Adults.
Shingles – 1000 mg 3 times daily for 7 days.
Herpes simplex – 500 mg 2 times a day. In the case of relapse rate should be 3 or 5 days. The first episode with severe treatment duration can be increased to 10 days (in relapsed ideal appoint Valvira in the prodromal period or when the first symptoms of the disease, ie, tingling, itching, burning).
For the treatment of herpes labialis effective use of the drug at a dose of 2 g, 2 times in 1 day: The second dose should be taken approximately 12 hours (but not earlier than 6 h) after the first dose (do not use this dosing regimen for more than 1 day, since, as shown, this does not provide additional clinical benefit). Relapse prevention of infections caused by the herpes simplex virus: patients with preserved immune – 500 mg 1 time per day, with very frequent recurrences (more than 10 per year) – 250 mg 2 times a day for adult patients with immunodeficiency – 500 mg 2 times a day. Duration of the course – 4-12 months.
Infection prevention genital herpes healthy partner: infected heterosexual adults with preserved immunity and the number of exacerbations and 9 year – 500 mg 1 time per day for 1 year or more, each day at a regular sexual life, with irregular sexual contact reception Valvira necessary starting 3 days before the alleged sexual contact (data about the prevention of infection in other populations of patients with absent). Prevention of cytomegalovirus infection: Adults and adolescents over 12 years – 2 g 4 times a day (as soon as possible after transplantation). Course duration – 90 days, but in patients with a high risk of treatment may be longer.
Side effects
The most frequently occurring adverse reactions with the use of valaciclovir headache and nausea, more serious side effects: thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura / hemolytic uremic syndrome, acute renal failure and neurological disorders.
Adverse reactions are listed below in accordance with the classification by major systems and organs, and the frequency of occurrence: very common – ? 1/10, often – ?1 / 100 and <1 ,, = "" 10 = "" 1000 = "" 100 = "" 10000 = "" p = "">,
From the digestive tract: often – nausea, rarely – abdominal discomfort, including abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, very rare, reversible disturbances of liver function tests, which are sometimes regarded as a manifestation of hepatitis.
From the blood and lymphatic system: very rarely – leukopenia (mainly in patients with lowered immunity), thrombocytopenia.
Immune system: very rare – anaphylaxis.
Mental disorders and disorders of the nervous system: often – headache, sometimes – agitation including aggressive behavior, rare dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, decreased mental ability, very rarely – excitement, tremors, ataxia, dysarthria, psychotic symptoms, including mania, depression, convulsions, encephalopathy, coma. These symptoms are reversible and usually seen in patients with impaired renal function or in comparison with other diseases. Patients with organ transplant, receiving high doses of valaciclovir (8 g / day) for the prevention of CMV infections, neurological reactions occur more frequently than when lower doses.
On the part of the respiratory organs and mediastinum: occasionally – dyspnea.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue: inogda- rashes, including symptoms of photosensitivity, rarely – itching.
Allergic reactions: very rarely – urticaria, angioedema.
From the urinary system: renal dysfunction rare, very rare acute renal failure, renal colic (it may be associated with renal dysfunction).
Other: patients with severely impaired immune system, especially in patients with an advanced stage of syndrome acquired immune deficiency receiving high doses of valaciclovir (8 g / day) for a long time, the cases of renal failure was observed, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia (sometimes in combination ). These complications have been observed in patients with the same disease but not receiving valacyclovir.
Set the frequency of symptoms of some adverse reactions from the available data is not possible.
From the senses: blurred vision.
From the side of hematopoiesis: neutropenia, aplastic anemia, leykoplastichesky vasculitis, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
For the skin: erythema multiforme.
Laboratory indicators: reduction of hemoglobin, hypercreatininemia.
Other: dysmenorrhea, arthralgia, nasopharyngitis, respiratory tract infections, facial swelling, high blood pressure, tachycardia, fatigue, further children -lihoradka, dehydration, rhinorrhea.
Special instructions
Acceptance of the drug in high doses for a long time for conditions involving severe immunodeficiency (bone marrow transplantation, clinically expressed form of HIV infection, a kidney transplant), have led to the development of thrombocytopenic purpura and hemolytic uremic syndrome, or death. If you have any side effects on the central nervous system (including agitation, hallucinations, confusion, delirium, seizures, and encephalopathy) drug overturned.
Patients with risk of dehydration, especially in elderly patients, in the period of treatment Valvira necessary to ensure adequate hydration of the body. In patients with renal failure has increased risk of neurological complications.
If abnormal liver function in patients with mild or moderate cirrhosis (hepatic synthetic function maintained) dose adjustment Valvira preparation is required. In the study of the pharmacokinetics in patients with severe hepatic cirrhosis (in violation of the synthetic function of the liver and the presence of shunts between the portal system and general vascular bed) and had obtained no evidence indicating the need to correct dosing regime, however, clinical experience with the drug Valvira in this category is organic patients. No data on the use Valvira drug in high doses (4 g / and more) in patients with liver disease, so caution should be prescribed the drug in high doses in this category of patients.
Patients older dose adjustment is required, except in cases of significant renal dysfunction. It is necessary to maintain an adequate fluid and electrolyte balance.
Special studies on the effect of the drug in patients Valvira been conducted in liver transplantation. However, it has been shown that prophylactic administration of high doses of acyclovir reduces CMV infection. Suppressive therapy with Valvira reduces the risk of transmission of genital herpes, but do not eliminate it completely and does not lead to a complete cure. During therapy with Valvirpatsient should take measures to ensure the security of the partner during sexual intercourse.
Drug interactions
Clinically significant interactions have not been established.
Cimetidine and probenecid after taking 1 g valaciclovir increases the AUC of acyclovir by reducing its renal clearance (however correct dose of valaciclovir is not required because of the wide therapeutic index of aciclovir).
Care must be taken in the event of simultaneous use of valacyclovir in high doses (4 g /) and drugs which compete with aciclovir for elimination pathway (the latter is eliminated in the urine in unchanged form as a result of active tubular secretion), since there is a potential threat increase in plasma levels one or both drugs or their metabolites. With simultaneous use of acyclovir with mycophenolate mofetil have been observed increase in AUC of the first and second inactive metabolite.
It should also be taken in combination with high doses of valaciclovir (4 g / above) with drugs that affect renal function (e.g. cyclosporin, tacrolimus).
Currently overdose valacyclovir insufficient data.
Symptoms: A single dose of acyclovir overdose of up to 20 g, which is partly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, was not accompanied by toxic effects of the drug. When administered within a few days of ultra-high doses of acyclovir developed nausea, vomiting, headache, confusion, with a / in the introduction – increase in the concentration of serum creatinine, renal failure, confusion, hallucinations, agitation, convulsions, coma.
Treatment: Patients should be under close medical supervision to detect signs of toxic effects. Haemodialysis significantly enhances the removal of aciclovir from the blood and can be considered the treatment of choice in the management of patients with an overdose of valacyclovir.
Storage conditions
The temperature is not above 30 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children!


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Engendering learning engagement in a diverse cohort: a reflection
The purpose of this paper is to reflect upon and describe the introduction of an articulated engagement learning and teaching approach to a diverse cohort in a postgraduate management accounting unit of study.
A case study, based on the authors' experiences teaching diverse cohorts applies Bandura's social learning theory. Observation and modelling (which shaped earlier educational experiences and dominate student behaviour and classroom engagement) were used to overcome passive learning behaviour in diverse cohorts.
Better preparation for class by students is engendered by showing how study is applied. High engagement during class time is a combination of careful team construction and a task that has work relevance. Diversity need not be a constraint on teaching nor a barrier to learning. Diversity can be harnessed to facilitate learning. Reflection of the experience of students indicates high engagement, more confident, flexible and non‐scripted student responses and awareness of the value of diversity in the team.
An articulated engagement learning and teaching approach is described which caters for diversity, using resourcing problems with alternative recommendation choices, requiring justification, critique and defence.
Oliver, G.R. and Coyte, R. (2011), "Engendering learning engagement in a diverse cohort: a reflection", Accounting Research Journal, Vol. 24 No. 2, pp. 195-204. https://doi.org/10.1108/10309611111163727
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Ropp: Vintage Sandblasted (418B) Tobacco Pipe
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NEWS RELEASE: California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
October 31, 2023
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) today released its annual Sustainability Report: Building California's Sustainable Future. The report, part of the Authority's commitment to transparency and accountability, details the progress the high-speed rail project has made on its environmental goals in the last year as it builds the biggest, greenest infrastructure project in the nation.
"Our whole project is focused on a better transportation future for California," said Authority Director of Planning and Sustainability Margaret Cederoth. "We are focused not just on a sustainability outcome, but specific, measurable ways that demonstrate sustainable construction, design and delivery. We use cleaner construction practices, helping move the industry toward carbon neutrality. Our goal is to deliver meaningful benefits now for communities, even as we are building transformative transportation options."
Key milestones highlighted in this year's report include:
- Maintaining a net-positive greenhouse gas (GHG) balance, offsetting more GHG emissions than the project had generated to date;
- Continuing the restoration of more than 4,400 acres of habitat and protecting more than 3,190 acres of agricultural land;
- Continuing a focus on cleaner equipment, which has resulted in 68% less black carbon than a typical construction site;
- Reducing construction water usage by 12% despite a 38% increase in construction activity;
- Diverting about 95% (302,961 tons) of all waste from landfills; this includes 118,381 tons recycled, 87,332 tons reused, 11,740 tons composted, and 85,508 tons stockpiled over the entire construction timeframe;
- Providing $2 million in funding for urban tree planting in disadvantaged communities near the high-speed rail tracks.
The annual report details the Authority's efforts from January 1 to December 31, 2022, as well as capturing some data from the first part of 2023.
California's electrified high-speed rail will be powered by 100% renewable energy. The system will sustainably connect communities and give Californians an unprecedented alternative to driving. No mode of transportation delivers the speed and quality of trip at the same energy efficiency as high-speed rail.
A copy of the full 2023 Sustainability Report, including other resources such as fact sheets, can be found at https://hsr.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/HSR-Sustainability-Report-2023-Highlights-A11Y.pdf
The Authority has begun advanced design work to extend the 119 miles under construction to 171 miles of future electrified high-speed rail from Merced to Bakersfield. The high-speed rail project has created more than 11,000 good-paying jobs since the start of construction, 70% of those going to Central Valley residents, and there are more than 25 active construction sites. The Authority has also environmentally cleared 422 miles of the high-speed rail program from the Bay Area to the Los Angeles Basin.
Visit www.buildhsr.com for the latest construction information.
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