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courtesy Transnet Heritage Foundation.
Street - date unknown.
Click the picture to download a wallpaper-sized enlargement.
This wonderful
picture of West Street was sent to me by Transnet Heritage
Foundation Librarian Eurika Deminey. It clearly shows horse-drawn
trams and rickshas in use. The picture is marked J.E.M. Photo
and is undated but was probably taken between 1893, when rickshas
were introduced, and the arrival of electric trams in 1902.
An interesting feature of the picture is the clock tower of
what was then the Town Hall [now the Central Post Office]
and the bushy area across the road from it. The area was the
market square and is where the City Hall now stands.
are now quite a number of contributions from readers on this
site and I've now put up a special contents
page here for them.
April 2004
My mission
to discover more Facts About Durban has led to more than a
few surprises along the way. One of them was when I found
out that there is an Italian Military Cemetery in Durban at
Hillary. In the cemetery are the graves of Italian Prisoners
of War, who died while in captivity in South Africa during
WWII, and the 120 Italian victims of the Nova Scotia disaster
who washed ashore on Durban's beaches. I'm indebted to Claudia
Arriati of the Italian Consulate in Durban for details on
the cemetery.
The Nova
Scotia victims were buried in 1942 at the site in three common
graves which were marked by three crosses. A round tomb was
erected in 1982 following a donation from survivors of the
sinking who were still living in Mocambique. The tomb is surmounted
by a broken marble column, or stele, rising out of the waves
and carrying an inscription in Italian and English. It reads:
"To the memory of the Sons of Italy who were overcome
by the ocean in the sinking of the S/S 'Nova Scotia' XXVIII-XI-MCMXLII.
The survivors sheltered in Mocambique".
The Altar in the Italian Military Cemetery at Hillary
in Durban.
The tomb of the victims of the sinking of the Nova Scotia.
Click picture for an enlargement.
Italian POWs were buried at the site in Hillary Cemetery during
the war and, in 1956, the Italian Consulate in Durban arranged
the exhumation of the remains of other POWS, from a number
of other locations, and for their reburial at Hillary. The
remains of 16 were transferred from Pietermaritzburg, one
from Port Shepstone, three from Weza Forest and one from Aliwal
North. An annual mass of remembrance is celebrated at the
cemetery in November.
A large
number of Italians were captured during WWII and many of them
were brought to South Africa as POWs. The authorities did
not have the facilities to hold them in proper POW camps and
they were allowed a good deal of freedom. Many worked on farms
in the region, including a number on my Grandfather Bert Salmon's
farm in East Griqualand. The only stipulation was that they
had to report to the authorities in Pietermaritzburg once
a year and my mother remembers escorting a number of them
there on the train on her way to boarding school. My informant
Leon Nicholson grew up in Durban during WWII and told me he
remembers Italian prisoners, particularly officers in their
finery, wandering freely around Durban, having promised not
to try and escape.
April 2004
It has
been quite a time since I added to the diary so it's appropriate
that the posting today is a big one. It is in the form of
a major article by reader Leon Nicholson about his experiences
growing up in Durban during WWII.
here to go to the page where
I post contributions from readers.
I'm sure
you'll enjoy the story and then, I hope, you'll sit right
down and set down your own memories and interesting stories
about Durban. And send them in together with any pictures
you might have to address on the Contact
page or to my e-mail address.
this space over the weekend for some exciting news
The weekend
went by with no sign from the printer but, last Thursday,
after a very stressful two weeks, I took delivery of the first
five hundred copies of the second edition of Facts About Durban.
At one hundred pages long and clothed in its new colour cover,
it looked great, even if I say so myself. I immediately set
out to deliver the orders I had received, and had dropped
off nearly 450 copies, when I discovered that the un-corrected
proof of the book had been printed instead of the corrected
Rage and
despair all once and ever since then!!!!!!
Staff and technical problems at the printer's meant that,
by late last night, only about 70 of the correct version of
the book had been printed. I haven't had a status report since
then, but Facts About Durban, Second Edition, should be published
and delivered to the shops sometime next week. Watch this
on a more cheerful note, I have posted the second part of
Gerald Buttigieg's memories
of growing up in Durban in the 1950s. This time, he remembers
going fishing with his uncle.
It's here!!!
The Second Edition of Facts About Durban is here at last.
It's almost twice as long as the first and more than five
times as interesting.
About Durban, Second Edition, had a very nice mention in the
Sunday Tribune today. Reporter Howard Donaldson called it
a fascinating book and, I must say, I have to agree. Click
on the image below to read the article.
raised a very important issue in his article: The new
version of Facts was timed to be out in time for the 150th
anniversary of the day that Durban was declared a borough.
The anniversary was yesterday on 15 May and, do you know,
the milestone has so far been totally ignored by the powers
that be in the city. The borough is not only 150 years old
but so are some of its institutions including its Metro Police
service. The Metro Police is descended from the force first
established in the borough in 1854 in terms of Borough Ordnance
# 1 and is thus one of the oldest police forces in the southern hemisphere.
You'd think that they'd be proud of this fact and of the enormous
good that the organisation has done over the years.**
No way,
Jose! The spokesman quoted in the article says that the organisation
had not considered celebrating its anniversary because it
wants to dissassociate itself from the old City Police and
its colonial past. This only served to confirm the very strong
feeling I have been getting that, as far far as most of our
officials are concerned, Durban appeared out of nowhere just
before the first democratic elections in 1994. I really feel
that it is wrong to try and blot out bits of history that
you don't like and that it is as wrong now as it was when
the National Party were doing it during the apartheid era.
** (UPDATE 30 January 2012: It is commonly believed that the City Police is the oldest force in the Southern Hemisphere and this has often appeared in print. In fact, it isn't so because the Royal Falklands Islands Police, established on November 1, 1846, predates it. See here for details.)
** (UPDATE 30 January 2012: It is commonly believed that the City Police is the oldest force in the Southern Hemisphere and this has often appeared in print. In fact, it isn't so because the Royal Falklands Islands Police, established on November 1, 1846, predates it. See here for details.)
Got a
very nice mention from Jon Penn in today's Idler's column
in the Natal Mercury. He set his readers a mini-quiz on Durban
using bits taken from the book and confessed that he'd only
have scored 2 out of seven without his copy of it. Thanks
I would
have put up a picture of the article, as usual, but I'm starting
to run out of server space and I'll only be putting up essentials
until I have the problem sorted out.
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Do you have plans to travel out of the country? Before you pack your suitcase and jet off, you'll need to get a passport. But getting a passport in the Philippines in 2019, whether you're applying for your first one or renewing your dog-eared, stamp-filled travel companion is not as quick as ordering a Big Mac and french fries at McDonalds. We're going to break it down step-by-step for you. So, read on.
There are two important steps that you have to take. First, you need to know the nearest DFA branch or Consular office. Then second, schedule an appointment.
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Take note however that Philippine passport appointments are free of charge. Walk-in applicants won't be entertained. You can also try to schedule a passport appointment over the phone through the DFA customer service hotline at (02) 737 1000. But most people prefer the online way.
Securing an online appointment is required for both new applicants and renewal. All passport appointments scheduled on a Saturday will automatically avail of express processing, meaning you'll receive the passport quicker by paying an additional fee.
The DFA discourages you from getting appointment through fixers. Dealing with a fixer is at your own expense and risk. Besides, when you secure an online appointment make sure to have the following specifications:
- A working computer with internet access.
- A Web Browser. (Internet Explorer ver.11 or higher / Mozilla Firefox ver.45 and up recommended)
- A VALID and WORKING EMAIL ADDRESS ( Gmail or Yahoo preferred) to receive system-generated messages.
- A PDF reader and a working printer to view and print the system-generated application form in A4-size paper.
- Confirmed Online Appointment
- Personal Appearance
- Accomplished Application Form
- A original copy of your Birth Certificate issued by PSA. If none, a certified true copy of your birth certificate issued by your local civil registrar will do.
- Valid IDs. (at least 1 of the following):
- Social Security System (SSS) / Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) Card
- Land Transportation Office (LTO) Driver's License. Student Permit may be accepted if in card format.
- Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) ID
- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) / Integrated Department of Labor and Employment (iDOLE) card
- Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Voter's ID or Voter's Certification from the Election Officer with Dry Seal
- Philippine National Police (PNP) Firearms License
- Senior Citizen ID
- School ID (if applicable)
- Current Valid ePassport (For Renewal of ePassport)
- For applicants based overseas, they may use their host government issued IDs showing their Philippine citizenship. (Example: Residence Card)
Where To Pay
Once done providing all necessary information to secure an appointment online, payment comes next. Where can passport applicants pay their passport processing fees? Applicants can pay the passport processing fee through any of the following Payment Centers:
- Bayad Center
- EcPay
- Pera Hub
- Robinsons Business Center and Department Stores
- Waltermart Department Store
- 7-Eleven
- USCC (Western Union)
- Villarica Pawnshop
- Other Payment Centers as well as the credit/debit card payment facility will be made available soon.
How Soon Can You Get It
Passports applicants will need to pay PHP 1,200.00 (6 working days for Consular Offices within Metro Manila or 7 working days for DFA offices outside Metro Manila) for expedited processing and PHP 950.00 for regular processing (expect to receive your passport after 12 working days). A PHP 50.00 convenience fee is charged by authorized Payment Centers on top of the processing fees.
After you have selected either expedited or regular, click on PAY NOW. You'll be reminded that the payment is non-refundable and must be done within 48 hours after you receive the Reference Number in your email or else the transaction will be canceled. Tick the "I agree" box, and click PROCEED TO PAYMENT. You will be taken to the ePayment portal where you can see the total cost of passport fee that you'll be paying and the list of authorized payment centers where you can pay the said fee. Click on PROCEED.
Check your email. You should receive an email containing your Payment Reference Number and payment instructions. Never lose your reference number. Present it at the Payment Center upon payment.
After making the payment, keep the receipt issued to you and then check your email. You should receive an appointment confirmation. Attached to that email is a PDF file containing three files:
Checklist with your indicated schedule
Confirmed Application Form with the bar code, appointment reference number (ARN), and eReceipt number
Two (2) copies of the eRECEIPT
Print them all out on an A4 paper and bring them along with other requirements to the DFA Consular Office on the day of your appointment.
NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED for the following applicants in the Philippines:
- SENIOR CITIZEN and one (1) travel companion
- PERSON WITH DISABILITY (PWDs) and one (1) travel companion
- SOLO PARENT and his/her minor children
- MINORS SEVEN (7) YEARS OLD AND BELOW and his/her parents and minor siblings
- OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS (land-based, or seafarers)
- You may avail of the OFW LANE or COURTESY LANE at DFA Aseana or at any DFA Consular Office in the Philippines to apply for your passport.
Make sure to have at least 2 photocopies of every document/requirement needed such as vaild IDs, Birth Certificate, etc. I would recommend you wear a formal attire too. Remember that wearing earrings and/or contact lenses is not allowed during image capturing. Showing you teeth on the photo is also prohibited.
There you go. If you have further inquiries you may call the DFA Hotline (02) 737-1000 or you can also visit the offical website for more information.


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Number 37 - 10th March 2001
Pop star Michael Jackson was best man on Wednesday as Uri Geller and his wife Hanna renewed their wedding vows in a traditional service held at Uri's mansion in Berkshire. The 140 guests, who had to wait two hours for Jackson to arrive as a doctor took another look at his recently broken foot, included Sir David Frost, David Blaine, Bee Gee Barry Gibb and Eurythmics star Dave Stewart. Rabbi Shmuley Boteach conducted the blessing - a renewal of vows between Uri and Hanna, who actually married 10 years ago. 10.3.01
The Bradford Magic Circle present their annual Hey Presto Magic Show tonight at 7.30pm at the Bingley Arts Centre. Starring Christian, Tony Rix, Patrick Maddison, Hayley-Anna, Paul Sunderland, Barnaby Wild and the Spotlight Dancers. For details see What's On 10.3.01
Young magician Andi Gladwin appeared on Steps II the Stars on Friday, BBC1, presenting a fast paced Cube-Zag illusion with assistants Becky and Ali. And the three finalists of the Young Magicians Club Close-up Competition, Matt Edmondson, Ben Broomfield and Matthew Duggan are all featured in this months J17 (teenage magazine) in a piece about deception and lying! 10.3.01
The Leeds Magical Association present their annual Convention on Sunday May 20th, 2001 from 9.30am to 5.30pm at the Jarvis North Leeds Hotel (formerly the Windmill), Seacroft, Leeds. With Dealers: Bradford Magic Studio, Keith Bennett, Castle Magic, Peter Diamond, JB Magic, Magick Enterprises, Merlin's Magic, PH Marketing, Practical Magic, The Magic Box, RAR Magic , a Dealer Demonstration, Lectures from: Pat Falon (Old Ideas, New Twists) and Joe Riding (Close-Up) and close-up with: Pat Fallon, Joe Riding, Roger Curzon and more TBA. Registration Officer: Philip Creed, 22 Moseley Wood Green, Cookridge, Leeds LS16 7HB. Registration: £10 (£7 Under 14) in advance, £12.50 (£8.50 Under 14) after May 7th or on the day. 10.3.01
Secrets of the Street Magician Revealed is out on video in the UK. I think that this is the show that was aired on satellite TV a few months ago over here, having been screened in the US last year, upsetting a lot of magicians. Visit Amazon for more information. 10.3.01
On Sunday 8th April 2001 Dominique and Alexandra Duvivier are hosting a special one-day seminar at The Magic Circle, London, A Day with the Duviviers, from 11am - 5.30pm. The day will consist of a two hour Lecture, a two hour workshop and a one hour show. "This is going to be an incredible day of tuition and magic. If you saw the Duviviers at the last IBM convention at Eastbourne you will need no further encouragement to book your tickets." £25 for the whole day (£5 discount for Magic Circle members and associates, £10 discount to YMC members). Cheques, made payable to The Magic Circle, should be sent to: Richard Pinner, The Magic Circle, Duvivier Day, 12 Stephenson Way, London, NW1 2HD 10.3.01
Trix@Presto!, the monthly eNewsletter from dealer Peter Crush arrives on time every month via email in Adobe PDF format. You can then print out a copy at home, or read it on-screen, and as they have got the file size down to only 150kb it's quick to download too. If any MagicWeek readers would like a copy simply email: email@example.com Let MagicWeek know what's happening. See you next week! Duncan. 10.3.01


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The single most important action that any individual business leader will ever take requires zero financial commitment and minimal time. It isn't anything flashy or new. It's mentoring, plain and simple. Do it.
There are thousands of mentoring programs in this country, yet no one has challenged business leaders to individually mentor the nine million youth who have no caring adult in their lives. That's a call for nine million of America's business leaders to step up and lead where it counts.
I'm not talking about mentoring junior employees. I'm talking about low-income inner city high school kids. They need help getting to and through college. They need help getting a skilled credential leading to employment. Help, and you will lift someone out of poverty and change the trajectory of their life. I know firsthand, from my 22 years as chairman and CEO of a foundation that works to level the playing field for underserved youth, that mentoring is a guarantee in terms of effective interventions that can and do make an impact. Young adults who are at risk for falling off-track but have a mentor are 55 percent more likely to enroll in college.
Mentoring is one of the best investments in your company that you can make, too–because your employees will follow suit. Offer opportunities for them to engage in socially-responsible mentoring programs and watch their engagement and job satisfaction, which are top predictors of high performance, productivity, and profitability, soar. Multiple researchers have shown that when organizations offer corporate social responsibility opportunities like mentoring, they are more likely to have employees who work cooperatively within their own company, have a greater sense of identity with the company they work for, are more likely to remain with the company, and perform better.
As Bob Stiller, founder of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, has said, "I've learned that people are motivated and more willing to go the extra mile to make the company successful when there's a higher good associated with it. It's no longer just a job. Work becomes meaningful and this makes us more competitive." Creating a mentoring opportunity for your employees will create a culture that not only attracts new talent but gives them a reason to stay.
And what if your company's future talent pool included candidates pulled from a more diverse pipeline, one that included more first-generation graduates who had been helped to and through college by a mentor much like yourself? This, you know, is also in your company's best long-term interest. We can't afford to let any talent lay undeveloped and untapped.
If you think you don't have time, you are wrong. Everyone has time for a text, email, or phone call and, believe it or not, that is most often what I have found a mentee needs: someone to be available and responsive. The content of your response is, of course, important but you have years of experience and a perspective that helped to get you where you are today. That will be enough for starters. When I have not known enough about an issue or a concern raised by a mentee, I did what you, too, have done in your business career and sought the guidance of others more knowledgeable than me.
I've mentored numerous students over the course of my career. The most successful mentorships have been those in which our expectations are agreed upon from the start. I help with college essays, resumes, elevator pitches, and interview techniques. My mentees are expected to communicate with me regularly about their lives and, specifically, their challenges.
Those challenges can be big, but they can also be small. Consider Isabella, a shy inner-city high school student attending a residential summer enrichment program at a private college. She only has one outfit to wear. The problem? Her jeans are always damp. She washes them in her sink at night but the coin changers for the dryers in her dorms are out of change. She has never been to a college campus and is scared to ask for help. She's at risk of dropping out of the program over something like this. But she has a mentor. She texts her mentor for help. Within minutes, the mentor locates a bodega within walking distance to the dorms, where Isabella will feel comfortable asking for change. Yes, it can be that easy to help your mentee overcome barriers.
Mentoring will lead to opportunities for your own personal growth that you can't possibly foresee, to experiences and rewards you can't anticipate. The essence of a mentorship is constancy and trust. It's a commitment to care about another person enough to be an ear to listen and a guide to advise them. It's about providing advice and stability in a world that often lacks both.
There are multiple ways to seek out a mentorship role. There are young people you will find along the way who you can naturally take under your wing. There are also programs that will match you with students. Try one of these:
If your company doesn't yet offer a corporate social responsibility program, start one and seriously consider grounding it in programs that facilitate mentoring low-income youth. You should do this, and you can. Do it for yourself, for those who look up to you to lead, and for those who will be lifted out of poverty by your hand.


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The other night @ChefBillGlover gifted me a sample of porcini powder and suggested one good use for it was as a partial replacement for flour in pasta!
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"You don't run, not when you're with us… You stand your ground and fight!"Pete Dunham
That it remains relevant fifteen years on is a testament to Green Street's position as a quintessential film about football hooliganism; sadly, that doesn't make it a good film. Its biggest stumbling blocks are front and centre, in the awful casting of its leads: Elijah Wood, keen to shed his gentle Frodo Baggins image by throwing a few punches, is woefully unconvincing as a wannabe thug, whilst Charlie Hunnam's laughable East London accent is a constant distraction. On its release the film was criticised for glorifying violence, which I am certain was never the filmmakers intention but rather an unfortunate byproduct. Early on an adrenaline-fuelled enjoyment of the fight is necessary to understand how an ex-Harvard student is drawn to a crowd so unlike him. However, the way these fights are shot remains largely the same as the film progresses. In some scenes, like a cafe altercation, the camera does linger on the aftermath, but in general we see little of the impact on the general public. Nor do we see the socioeconomic influences or family dynamics of members of the "firm" other than the leads' siblings, whose actions are illogical plot contrivances that swiftly shed sympathy. Bovver was a missed opportunity — he is a more nuanced character but his arc is tied to guilt over betraying his friends rather than his motivations for joining. Green Street can be enjoyable in its awfulness, but its pretentions at a deeper exploration of hooliganism never break the surface.


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Transforming Health Care in the Riverbend
Leaders of OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton announced a series of new investments and actions Thursday, designed to transform health care for residents of the Riverbend community. These plans underscore OSF HealthCare's commitment to improving access and providing quality health care to patients in a setting close to home.
OSF Saint Anthony's is continuing its progression to a new model, where patients are at the center of health care, and services are built around what patients need and want.
"For us, it's thinking about what the needs are in our community here in the Riverbend," said Ajay Pathak, President and CEO of OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center. "Looking back on the conversations we had with our patients, with our community, thinking back to our community health needs assessment, and understanding ultimately that access is critical for our patients – we want to be able to meet those needs and really evolve and change our services to better serve our community."
The health center is adding convenient sites throughout the Riverbend region and creating care teams that provide a coordinated, holistic approach to the health care experience.
"We want to be very convenient for the needs of the people of the community, from children all the way up through the last stages of life," said Sister M. Anselma Belongea, F.S.G.M., Chief Operating Officer at OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center. "So we are continuing to adapt where, how, when and who is going to be there to care for people as they come through our doors."
Highlights of the OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center plans include the following investments and benefits to the community:
- Building a new comprehensive cancer center with new technology, services and physicians all in one location on the Saint Anthony's campus.
- Developing a larger, patient-centered network of primary care services that adopt a team-based care model and improve access to care.
- Opening new primary care sites at multiple convenient locations throughout the Riverbend area.
- Recruiting additional primary care physicians and providers to join OSF Saint Anthony's team of talented, high quality doctors already here in the Riverbend area.
- Renovating the Saint Anthony's Health Center facility, including enhancements and new technology for the Emergency Department, to accommodate a growing number of patients, as well as enhancements to the Intensive Care Unit and other specialty services
- Continuing to elevate the patient experience with improved flow, processes, communication and scheduling.
OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center will move toward a single, unified campus over the course of this year, making transitions over the next nine months or so.
"The timing is really right. When you look at the changes that are taking place in health care on a broader level, the entire landscape has been changing both on a state and federal level. But the one thing that doesn't change for us is our mission and the need for access for our patients. So we want to continue to move toward that trajectory and that goal," said Pathak.
In light of the changing health care landscape at both the federal and state levels, OSF HealthCare strives to remain on the cutting edge of care. This new model of care reflects that.
"I see Saint Anthony's playing a very pivotal role in the future of health care," said Pathak. "It's really developing that relationship and thinking about patients on the wellness side of health care, as well as the illness side of health care. We're going to really attempt to do that by focusing on primary care and building that connection to our patients and making sure that their health is maintained and providing them a good direction on clinical decisions."
To make this plan a reality, some services and programs will be moved closer to one another, and during this transition, some services will be moved from the Saint Clare's campus. Those are:
- Psychological Services will move to a more convenient location in the community. OSF Saint Anthony's Community Health Needs Assessment report identified these services as one of the top priorities for the region.
- Outpatient Therapies, such as physical, occupational and speech therapy, will relocate to another site where they will be easily accessible and convenient.
- Sleep Lab will move to a different location.
- Home Care and Hospice Care will move off campus into the community.
- Pharmacy and Lab Services will be integrated into OSF Saint Anthony's main campus.
"The way we developed our plan really thinks about our patients, first and foremost. Also our community," he said. "It's not a plan for Saint Anthony's, but how we can serve better our community and really impact their health and wellness going forward."
Sister Anselma agreed, adding the new investments will ultimately help OSF Saint Anthony's continue its mission – serving with the greatest care and love.
"All of these changes just paint for us a great opportunity to reach more and more people, and ultimately that's what we're here for. That's what brings us joy day in and day out. That's what brings us passion. That's what we really connect with every single day."


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Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Mailbox Monday now has a permanent home on its blog. Link up to share your MM.
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Sunday Post, Sunday Salon, Mailbox Monday and It's Monday What Are You Reading? Oct 18 Edition
Posted by Laura at Library of Clean Reads on October 18, 2020 in Its Monday What Are You Reading? Mailbox Monday Sunday Post The Sunday Salon | Comments : 24
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Here's to a better week ahead. I'm just very grateful we are still having good weather for the outside projects I want to do before winter.ReplyDelete
Anne - Books of My Heart This is my Sunday PostReplies
Yes, I try to get out on sunny days, even if it's a little chilly.Delete
You aren't alone in dreading winter! It's not just the clothes.ReplyDelete
be well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Your books look really good. I hope you enjoy them and hope this will be a better week for you.ReplyDelete
I will be reading My Hair Went on Vacation as soon as I can find a copy, as it was nominated for the Cybils.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the hearty recommendation of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. I think I will add it to my wish list.
I long for a little winter here. We had to run our air conditioning today.
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Yes, I was the one who nominated it. I hope you get to read The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek.Delete
Yes the Book Woman of Troublesome Creek was so good and I loved it via audiobook. I don't mind winter really, even though we will soon face summer.ReplyDelete
I was pleased to pull on shorts this past weekend, though I'm a little anxious about summer given our last. I still want to read The Book Women of Troublesome Creek.ReplyDelete
Wishing you a great reading week
I'm looking forward to reading My Dear Hamilton. It's on my shelf!ReplyDelete
I have The Trial of the Chicago 7 in my queue...and hope to watch it soon.ReplyDelete
Enjoy your week and your books. I hope you find fall outfits that cheer you up. Thanks for visiting my blog.Replies
I haven't shopped for any fall outfits because of the pandemic. I think I need a few winter sweaters, though!Delete
I am not looking forward to winter either. I know you get worse temperatures than we do, though.ReplyDelete
Take care, and enjoy your books and your week.
i can totally relate. i don't want summer to end either, except for the tropical storms. i have had enoughReplyDelete
sherry @ fundinmental
Summer is peeking around the corner for us and we've had a couple of nice spring days last week. Hopefully it will become more! I also don't like winter and I'm really glad it's almost done.ReplyDelete
Love the cover and title for The gentleman and the thief.
Have a wonderful week!
I think Book Woman was one of my favorite reads too of last year!! And My Dear Hamilton is a book I have seen around and hope to read soon. The Gentleman and the Thief sounds and looks good..ReplyDelete
Book covers with headless women in pretty dresses are so popular! I wonder if there is a psychology to them - like they allow the reader to imagine what the character looks like but see the dress? Is there something about that?ReplyDeleteReplies
Mmmm...you got me thinking there Gillian. It's marketing so it's thought through quite well, I'm sure.Delete
Nice looking books! I too am not looking forward to winter either. I did go through my closets and drawers to get rid of clothes that don't fit. I have someone coming this afternoon to pick them up. She has a reselling business and will try get something from them. All I want is for them to be gone from my guest bedroom. Come see my week here. Happy reading!ReplyDeleteReplies
That's great. I tend to purge my stuff on a regular basis too.Delete
I like fall (for the colors) but not the cold. I miss wearing shorts and summer weather too. Hope you have a great new week and stay well!ReplyDelete
I love the look of The Gentleman and the Thief.Replies
I agree. The changing of the leaves is quite spectacular.Delete
I'm also not very excited for winter. I spent the whole summer trapped in the house, and now it's going to snow, so I can't even hang out in the yard. Enjoy your new books. Have a great week!ReplyDelete
Aj @ Read All The Things!
I keep seeing the trailer for The Trial of the Chicago 7. Glad to hear it's worth a go. Have a good week.ReplyDelete
It was cold for my office staff and me in Denver and Boulder this weekend. We aren't used to under 50.ReplyDelete
You keep getting books that I like. Maybe they will help take your mind off the coming weather. Stay safe and Happy Reading!


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Recent high profile arrests at UConn have led UConn police and prosecutors to enforce a zero tolerance policy against UConn underage drinking, UConn Fake IDs, drug crimes and sex assault accusations.
While UConn police may be well-intentioned in dialing up enforcement, the best UConn criminal lawyers and attorneys agree that the consequences of arresting UConn students for crimes like Fake ID possession, Forgery, Underage Drinking and Marijuana Possession undermines the message they are trying to communicate.
These mistakes should be teaching moments, not career-jeopardizing, criminal court cases. So if your child has been arrested at UConn Storrs and has court in Rockville Superior Court, here's how to fight these UConn arrests for a dismissal and expungement…
It's critical for anyone arrested at UConn / University of Connecticut to understand the professional impact of pleading guilty to a misdemeanor or felony charge.
It is permanent.
All UConn arrests report to Rockville Superior Court. So even if you apply for a diversionary program like Accelerated Rehabilitation, the Family Violence Program, or the Under 21 Program, your top Rockville / UConn criminal lawyer attorney needs to try and get your program duration ordered for the shortest time period possible, especially if you are applying for summer corporate internships or graduating shortly after your arrest.
Also, if you are arrested at UConn for Possession of a Fake ID / Forgery Second Degree, it's always a good idea to try and get the charges reduced to misdemeanors while the case is pending, as potential employers will not look favorably on pending felony charges, even if you have not pled guilty to them.
For more on fighting UConn arrests for Fake IDs, drugs, DWIs or Assaults, you can click here.
As any of the top UConn criminal lawyers / attorneys can explain, the UConn Police Department will report virtually all of its on-campus arrests to the "UConn Division of Student Affairs / Community Standards Office."
That's why the first thing you need to do is get yourself prepared for a school discipline investigation.
How do you prepare? Understand the school rules that are issue in your arrest.
All UConn school rules and codes of conduct are spelled out in the following materials: Responsibilities of Community Life: The Student Code. The Student Code, which is available on-line at www.community.uconn.edu.
Following your UConn arrest, a Community Standards Officer will contact you (usually by letter correspondence) to schedule an interview. If you blow off the letter, then you will face a discipline hearing that could result in expulsion.
Before going into that meeting, understand that UConn Police have probably shared all of their information, witness statements, and surveillance video with the Community Standards Officer, so do not lie to the UConn Community Standards Officer. If you didn't have a chance to hire a top UConn criminal lawyer attorney prior to your meeting, then you are much better off listening to the officer, and then informing them that you would like to cooperate but that you wish to speak to an attorney first.
Follow this link for more on fighting UConn school discipline proceedings and how to best handle your discipline meeting with the UConn Division of Student Affairs / Community Standards Office.
The Mark Sherman Law Firm's team of UConn criminal lawyers and attorneys have been assisting UConn undergraduate and graduate students and their families for over 15 years. We regularly work with UConn students to not only fight their UConn criminal arrests to a dismissal, but to clear all school discipline off their transcript so they can go on to graduate school or the working world with no damage to their career tracks.
We are also passionate about clearing UConn arrests off the internet and off Google searches. You can read certified client reviews from former UConn parents and student-clients. Then give us a call to discuss your case. We are available 24/7 at (203) 358-4700.


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For any country, budget is an important vision document and for newly elected government perhaps the most important tool in hand to keep its people's hopes and expectations sustained for longer time. The present day government with the help of a promising but deliverable budget can keep its own as well as its people's morale high. Our finance minister is expected to present budget on 10th July 2014. So to keep the morale of India at higher level he must take of few issues as inflation, food inflation, growth, fiscal deficit, employment and skill building, investment by corporate, manufacturing, agriculture, infrastructure, taxes, subsidies and social security programs and free trade agreements etc.
Government can use tax and expenditure policy to address cyclical issues such as food inflation and low industrial and job growth. For example, government as short term tactical decision can cut import duties on food but raise them on manufactured consumer goods; give tax credits and interest rate subvention for domestic entrepreneurs, promoting MSMEs, encouraging self help groups to establish micro and small industries across the nation, establishing small clusters for MSMEs, building cold storages; re-look FTAs. With the help of these, government can improve the overall economic position of the country. Also at the same time government must aim to increase private and public investment (PPP model) in different sectors (mainly infrastructure) through temporary tax credits.
Government has an opportunity to show to its people that it is dedicated to people of India and will do all required for the betterment of country on all sectors and budget can be used indicate this. If government makes deliverable promises, it can easily achieve those goals (if intends to).
In next few post I will discuss different Issues mentioned above in detail.


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Luke 1:47
When reading this verse, I am reminded that even in times of trouble, fear, stress, etc. our God is mighty and so much stronger than anything the devil may throw at us. Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and those thoughts can drag us down if we let them. But every morning when we open our eyes and our feet hit the floor, we should rejoice in God our Savior, trusting that He will help us conquer our enemy and whatever obstacles are placed in our path. When you wake up and start your day, don't forget to put on your body of armor provided by Christ our Lord. Amen. God is good!


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Category: Trail Saddles
Purchase: I bought my Circle Y Flex-Lite saddle online for $1250.
Likes: I like the looks of the saddle: it is a mahogany color, with brass "beads" around it...very little tooling. It's really classy looking and I got a lot of comments on the looks of the saddle. I also really like the flex fenders. They bend easily and I have never experienced knee pain when using this saddle.
Dislikes: The saddle has not held up. The seat is collapsing. I spent what I considered to be a lot of money for my "lifetime saddle". The flex tree is supposed to help the saddle fit better on a larger variety of horses. In truth, it doesn't fit particularly well on ANY of my horses. The seat is very uncomfortable now that it is collapsing. I am trying to get Circle Y to provide some sort of warranty and they have ignored me to this point. I have always owned "no name" saddles and I always wanted a Circle Y saddle (my idea of a great saddle). I have been extremely disappointed and feel like I wasted my money.
Quality: I believe the construction of the saddle is poor. The seat is collapsing on itself. Also, if you run your hand under the saddle when it is on the horse you can feel a hard ridge where the the tree framing is pushing through.
Summary: My experience with the Circle Y saddle and their lack of response to my issues has been very disappointing. I will never buy another Circle Y saddle - nor will I recommend them to any horse people. I'm really bummed that I have to start hunting for a replacement saddle again (this saddle is less than 2 years old).
Rating: 1
Author: BLKBUTE
Date: 2006-12-29
Usefulness Rating: 3 out of 5.
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March 30, 1962 – January 7, 2010
Russ passed away peacefully, surrounded by family & friends, he leaves to mourn his Mom, Barbi, his children, Caleb, Wyatt & Madison and their mother Kim, his brother, Craig, Uncle Robbie, Uncle David (Susan), auntie Lynnie (Dave) and Erin Frank his loving partner (son Jesse) and many great & loyal friends too numerous to list. A gathering to celebrate his life will be held at the Langford Legion, 761 Station, Jan 17, 2010 between 2 and 6 pm.
"I will love you
I will love you
for always,
As long as I am living,
My baby you will be."
Love Mommy


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A 16-year-old goes to the doctor for her first gynecological exam. She wants to tell the doctor about concerns she has but she is afraid of it being disclosed and destroying her bright future. She read a story about doctors being paid tens of thousands of dollars to turn over their electronic medical records to the government, and she can't trust that her secrets will be kept safe.
A 28-year-old divorcee stands alone in terror, in the corner of her room. She was denied a gun license because she disclosed feeling suicidal when her abusive husband beat her that last time. She has nowhere to go to be safe, and no way to keep her child safe from the man who threatened to kill them both. She doesn't sleep, and she can't function at work, so she is worried she will lose her job.
A 75-year-old widower sits quietly with a pistol pointed at his chest. He feels completely alone, betrayed by the country he fought for. His most private data was stolen when a laptop was taken from a cafeteria at the Department of Health and Human Services. Someone posted all of his information publicly, and now he fears his most private information will be made public. There are secrets of a man's heart that he wants kept a secret. He regrets the day he went for counseling to gain control over a pornography addiction. How could this happen and threaten his legacy, after so many years of living responsibly? He cannot deal with that reality.
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A young, gay man stands in front of a roulette table, his last hope to pay off the fines from the IRS since he disclosed his income to sign up for Obamacare, and was subsequently audited for a disparity in his tax forms. There are rumors of many gays being targeted by the current administration, though it doesn't matter now and he can't prove it anyway. He says a silent prayer as he lays down his last $250 in hopes that he can multiply it to stay out of jail.
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I wrote a story this week about the nationalizing of our health care through Obamacare and what that might mean to our privacy. The psychological impact of Obamacare goes way beyond the practical privacy implications.
As a behavioral expert, I have already heard from people that there is just certain information they don't feel like they can discuss with a counselor any longer. From older people, I have heard that there are medical conditions they don't feel they can discuss with their doctors for fear of it being disclosed. From constitutional experts, I have heard that Obamacare essentially leaves constitutional rights, especially the Bill of Rights, in tatters.
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Liberty has eroded to such a degree that some wonder if it can ever be restored. But personal liberty, the bright light that distinguishes us as the freest nation of all time, has been permanently dimmed.
This administration has withheld health care without ever revoking a medical device. It has taken guns and lives without overturning the Second Amendment. It has caused suicides and deaths with only the weapon of Obamacare. It has made criminals of otherwise law-abiding citizens, while criminals go free. It has done all of this with the silent threat of what can happen under a system that gives more power to government than it has ever had before.
Accidental? That is doubtful. I spoke last week to an injured veteran who told me that the government came for his rehabilitation equipment that required very little actual maintenance, and they made sure that he knew it was because of the "Republican shutdown." If a government is willing to do that, what makes us think that crime by omission is beneath the creators of chaos?
How many will hide their guns and lie about it, rather than disclose it to a government that has already used the IRS, the SEC, the NSA and others to target people they want to control? How many will simply not seek mental help when they need it, and how many lives will be destroyed for it? How many will not seek medicine when they need it for fear of someone knowing they are on it?
Mitt Romney's private contribution to the National Organization for Marriage was leaked by an IRS agent. The breach was turned into a campaign issue, but no one has ever been prosecuted. How many good people will not seek office for fear of that happening to them?
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Dr. Andy Lemons, an OB-GYN from Birmingham, Ala., said he has heard stories from his patients of the Obamacare questionnaires asking about sexual orientation, gun ownership, income and other personal information. If all of this is shared among agencies, including law enforcement, as Obama has said it will be, what, if anything, is private anymore?
People who are under psychological trauma say that their greatest fear in seeking help is the possibility that someone will disclose their private information. Now they are told that it is not only a possibility, it is a promise. But the psychological trauma doesn't end there. Not only will citizens' private psychological information be shared, so will their medical information.
All of this combined with the added insult of fewer jobs, a tortured economy, increased premium costs and an already cynical electorate – none of that bodes well for America's psychological health. Then there is the addition of 122,000 new, confusing codes. Considering the abominable attempt to even implement the Obamacare system, what happens when something is miscoded, for example?
If you are miscoded as a schizophrenic when they meant to code you as a diabetic, for example, how long will it take in that bureaucratic spiral to restore your proper coding? What will happen to those who are miscoded in the meantime? Will they be able to get the care they need? Will they have restrictions put on their lives while the sluggish bureaucracy gets it right?
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For all of the chaos and commotion Obamacare will inflict on lives, more counseling will be needed. Unfortunately for the citizens of America, they might be afraid to seek it. Obamacare is anything but compassionate or helpful. It is the most unspeakably destructive piece of legislation to ever impose itself on our nation, and the psychological implications are devastating.


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An instant classic - The Art Institute voted fan favorite
Our newest addition to our expanding Chicago Collection, we are very happy about this one. A different take on the Chicago Art institute and its classic lion statues. Really immerse yourself in this image and let yourself fall back in time, all the way back to 1915 as the streets were much different.


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What Is Net Turnover?
Net turnover is a general term that is used in business and accounting to refer to the net value of either combined income over a given time period, or the "turn over" of an asset or other valued item during the same time frame. A technical definition for net turnover, from an accounting perspective, is net income before value added tax (VAT), and after trade discounts. Similar definitions govern the use of this variable in modern business and accounting.
In the most general sense, net turnover in accounting is the net income for a business. This figure often gets marked into book-keeping systems periodically. A slightly different definition, which still assesses income, is the amount of income that the business has made on one asset or service class. For example, net turnover on an asset will be the number of times, during the year or other time frame, that the asset has provided its own value, or "turned over." This leads to turnover figures expressed in percentages, where, for example, an asset worth $2000 that yields $3000 will be said to "turned over" 1.5 times.
Other definitions for turnover relate to services or inventory for a business. Accountants can also assess how many times during a given period an inventory has "turned over." While this still addresses value, it only addresses value relative to the volume of inventory, not assessing value strictly on the basis of total income. For example, if an inventory of ten widgets was replaced 1.5 times over a year, the annual net turnover would be 1.5, again, after any applicable mitigating factors.
The word "net" in the term distinguishes this value from "gross" turnover, which would be the turnover number before any taxes or discounts have been applied. These two different terms provide ways for accountants to show "real values" in ways that business leaders can understand and use in different ways. The net value often provides the more "real" value because it takes more factors into account. Accountants might also clearly mark the difference between gross turnover and net turnover to show how changing factors affect value.
Turnover, can also apply to the loss and gain of employees. The net value for turnover might apply here as well, though commonly, employee turnover does not include gross or net valuations. In general, employee turnover also helps businesses assess cost.


text: Hi, I'm new to Erlang. I tried to run the distributed pingpong program which could be found at http://www.erlang.org/doc/getting_started/conc_prog.html. The program works well when I run it in two terminals on the same machine. However, it doesn't work when I try to run it on two computers. I posted my testing result as follows. on Machine1 (Mac OS X Version 10.6.4) $ erl -sname pong Erlang R14B (erts-5.8.1) [source] [smp:4:4] [rq:4] [async-threads:0] [hipe] [kernel-poll:false] Eshell V5.8.1 (abort with ^G) (pong@REDACTED)1> (pong@REDACTED)1> tut17:start_pong(). true On Machine2 (Windows 7) >werl -sname ping Erlang R14B (erts-5.8.1) [smp:2:2] [rq:2] [async-threads:0] Eshell V5.8.1 (abort with ^G) (ping@REDACTED)1> (ping@REDACTED)1> tut17:start_ping('pong@REDACTED'). <0.39.0> (ping@REDACTED)2> Nothing happened on both sides:( ========= To find the problem, I opened another terminal on both machines. on Windows ~>ping 22.214.171.124 Pinging 22.214.171.124 with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 18.104.22.168: bytes=32 time=4ms TTL=64 Reply from 22.214.171.124: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64 Reply from 22.214.171.124: bytes=32 time=34ms TTL=64 Reply from 22.214.171.124: bytes=32 time=10ms TTL=64 Ping statistics for 184.108.40.206: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss), Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 34ms, Average = 12ms on Mac dyn-95-175-140-5:~ $ ping -c4 126.96.36.199 PING 18.104.22.168 (126.96.36.199): 56 data bytes 64 bytes from 220.127.116.11: icmp_seq=0 ttl=128 time=1.491 ms 64 bytes from 18.104.22.168: icmp_seq=1 ttl=128 time=0.388 ms 64 bytes from 126.96.36.199: icmp_seq=2 ttl=128 time=0.399 ms 64 bytes from 188.8.131.52: icmp_seq=3 ttl=128 time=0.811 ms --- 184.108.40.206 ping statistics --- 4 packets transmitted, 4 packets received, 0.0% packet loss round-trip min/avg/max/stddev = 0.388/0.772/1.491/0.449 ms So, those two machines are connected to the same Ethernet and they can ping each other. I turned off the firewall but the program still doesn't work:( ======== To find more information about my network, I reopen the erlang system on Mac with -name option (pong@REDACTED)1> inet:gethostbyaddr('188.8.131.52'). {ok,{hostent,"dyn-95-175-140-5.chaledi.unite.inuknetworks.com", ["22.214.171.124.in-addr.arpa"], inet,4, [{95,175,140,5}]}} (pong@REDACTED)2> net_adm:dns_hostname('dyn-95-175-140-5'). {ok,"dyn-95-175-140-5"} (pong@REDACTED)3> net_adm:dns_hostname(' dyn-95-175-140-5.inuknetworks.com'). {ok,"dyn-95-175-140-5.inuknetworks.com"} (pong@REDACTED)4> net_adm:dns_hostname(' dyn-95-175-140-3.inuknetworks.com'). {error,'dyn-95-175-140-3.inuknetworks.com'} Then I open erlang system on Windows with -name option... On Mac (pong@REDACTED)5> inet:gethostbyaddr('184.108.40.206'). {ok,{hostent,"dyn-95-175-140-3.chaledi.unite.inuknetworks.com", ["126.96.36.199.in-addr.arpa"], inet,4, [{95,175,140,3}]}} (pong@REDACTED)6> net_adm:dns_hostname('dyn-95-175-140-3'). {ok,"dyn-95-175-140-19"} (pong@REDACTED)7> net_adm:dns_hostname(' dyn-95-175-140-3.inuknetworks.com'). {ok,"dyn-95-175-140-3.inuknetworks.com"} (pong@REDACTED)8> net_adm:dns_hostname(' dyn-95-175-140-3.chaledi.unite.inuknetworks.com'). {ok,"dyn-95-175-140-3.chaledi.unite.inuknetworks.com"} It is clear that the erlang system could only recognize another host where anthor erlang system is running. And, more importantly, I get host names that is known by my local DNS server. On Mac (pong@REDACTED)8> erlang:get_cookie(). 'erlang_cookie' On windows (ping@REDACTED)1> erlang:get_cookie(). 'erlang_cookie' It shows that the magic cookies are set correctly on both machines. on Mac (pong@REDACTED)9> pingpong:start_pong(). true (pong@REDACTED)10> net_adm:ping(' pong@REDACTED'). pong (pong@REDACTED)11> net_adm:ping(' pong@REDACTED'). pang (pong@REDACTED)12> net_adm:localhost(). "dyn-95-175-140-3.inuknetworks.com" It suggests that I should use hostname that has the form 'nodeName@REDACTED*.inuknetworks.com' on Windows (ping@REDACTED)2> net_adm:ping(' pong@REDACTED'). pang To summarize. my two computers are connected to the same Ethernet. The only difference between two IP addresses is the last digit. Firewalls are closed on both machines. Computers can ping each other from the outside of Erlang system. Inside the Erlang system, one machine could have at least 3 valid host names from DNS server's point of view. However, only one of them is valid for net_adm:ping/1, if Erlang is invoked with -name option. An Erlang system could detect another host where another Erlang system is running. Somehow, an Erlang system cannot communicate with an Erlang node in another Erlang system. Any suggestions? Jiansen


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Cooperative Maine operates & maintains these listservs via GoogleGroups.com:
- Cooperative Maine general news & announcements
- Cooperative Maine Coordinating WORK GROUP lots of organizing details
- Principle Six WORK GROUP
- FOOD Cooperatives
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- FINANCE Cooperatives
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As part of their growth plans, companies are often looking for new financing methods for their core business.
They are looking for alternative financing sources, off-balance sheet solutions or an improved cash position through cash injection. Structured finance can often offer a bespoke solution.
What is structured finance?
A flexible solution to help you finance
specific assets and/or projects.
Structured finance is a complex financial solution offered to organisations with unique and sophisticated needs.
Three types of companies
opting for structured finance
Our expertise
What's in it for you?
Financial benefits
With a structured finance solution through leasing, companies do not have to finance peak investments at the outset, but can spread their investment expenditure over time. Thus they can better align income and expenditure flows, and adjust rental amounts to seasonal income fluctuations. They also gain access to alternative sources of finance in addition to/over and above credit lines already in place. Structured finance helps to cover interest rate variations, spread credit risk, and diversify sources of funds.
Operational benefits
Operationally, companies can fully outsource their asset & invoice registration and follow-up. In addition, all costs related to hardware, software and services (insurance, installation and maintenance costs) can be bundled in one contract, which offers management advantages and improves cost transparency.
Success story
Econocom is working with the Bourbon Group (offshore marine services) to finance part of its vessels' fleet, and more notably those of Les Abeilles, the French specialist in towing and rescue on the high seas.
Want to discuss growth financing through structured finance?


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I'm not new to this game but perhaps, if I'm not mistaken I was here around 2015 for awhile. This is me getting back to the game. I'm trying to get back into my main account, but as the title suggest I can't log in even after a password change. Thank you and have a good day.


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Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake – Deliciously moist and fluffy chocolate cake that is infused with orange, filled with a layer of orange-flavoured cheesecake, and generously topped with dark chocolate ganache!
Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake
Chocolate and orange has to be one of my all-time favourite flavour combinations ever (alongside mint chocolate, of course).
Especially when that flavour is in cake form. Let me introduce you to my Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake!
This chocolate cake is incredibly moist and fluffy, it's infused with orange, and topped with a dark chocolate ganache. The cream cheese filling is also flavoured orange, and is dyed an orange colour – for looks.
This chocolate bundt cake is sure to impress everyone you serve it to, and I'm sure you're going to love it just as much.
Chocolate orange lover? Then you need to try this cake!
Looking for more chocolate orange recipes? Check out my Chocolate Orange Slice 'n' Bake Cookies, Dark Chocolate Orange Tart, and my Mini Chocolate Orange Cheesecakes.
Ingredients you'll need
Here's a list of ingredients you'll need to make this cake. You can find my recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete list with their amounts.
- Cake flour: See my recipe notes below on how to make your own cake flour.
- Cocoa powder: I love and use Dr. Oetker Fine Dark Cocoa Powder.
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Large eggs: You'll need these at room temperature.
- Caster/granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter: Melted.
- Greek-style yogurt: You can also use plain yogurt, sour cream, or even buttermilk. All will add an incredible amount of moisture.
- Orange extract: Don't use orange juice in place of orange extract because it's not strong enough, and the acidity can alter the overall results.
For the cream cheese filling:
- Cream cheese: Softened to room temperature.
- Icing/powdered sugar
- Orange extract
- Orange food colouring: Optional, but I love the pop of colour it gives the cake!
For the ganache:
- Dark chocolate: You can also use milk, or semi-sweet chocolate.
- Heavy or double cream
How to make Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake
To make this cake, simply start by whisking together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Whisk together the eggs. Add the sugar, and whisk until combined.
Add the butter, yogurt, and orange extract, and whisk until combined.
Fold in the dry ingredients until completely combined.
Pour half of the cake batter into a well-greased 10-inch bundt pan and spread out evenly.
TIP: I highly recommend greasing your bundt pan with cake release. This will prevent the cake from getting stuck, and it'll just slip right out onto your cake stand! I use either Wilton or PME Release-a-Cake.
For the filling, whisk together the cream cheese, sugar, and orange extract until smooth and combined.
Mix in enough orange food colouring to reach desired shade.
Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake batter, then pour the remaining cake batter on top.
Bake for 50 – 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting the cake onto a serving plate or cake stand. Allow to cool completely before glazing.
For the ganache, add the chocolate and cream to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth.
Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring on top of the bundt cake. Slice and serve!
The printable recipe card with the FULL list of ingredients and instructions can be found at the bottom of this post.
NOTE: For best results, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup measurements.
Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough, and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.
This Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake is:
- deliciously moist and fluffy
- quick and easy to throw together
- LOADED with orange flavour
- stuffed with an orange-infused cream cheese filling
- generously topped with a dark chocolate ganache
How long will this cake last? This cake and any leftovers can be stored, covered, in the fridge for up to 2 – 3 days.
Can I make this cake in advance? Yes! You can bake this cake 1 day in advance. Allow to cool completely, then cover tightly and keep at room temperature or in the fridge until ready to glaze and serve.
Can I freeze this cake? Yes, it also freezes well for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag me on Instagram and hashtag it #marshasbakingaddiction. I'd love to see!
Try these bundt cakes next!
- Mint Chocolate Bundt Cake
- Lemon Raspberry Bundt Cake
- Peanut Butter & Jam Bundt Cake
- Coffee Bundt Cake
- Oreo Bundt Cake via Liv for Cake
Craving more sweet treats? Subscribe to my newsletter to receive recipe updates straight to your inbox. You can also keep up to date on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
Originally Published: June, 2016 | Updated: November, 2019


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Herbs, perennial, cespitose, light green to olive or ashy olive, sometimes with purplish base when dry, to 4 dm, not glaucous. Stems simple, 1.2–2.5 mm wide, glabrous or scabrous, margins usually entire, similar in color and texture to stem body. Leaf blades usually glabrous, bases occasionally becoming fibrous but not persistent in tufts. Inflorescences borne singly; spathes green to purplish, glabrous or scabrous, keels usually entire; outer 22–50 mm, 10–32 mm longer than inner, tapering evenly towards apex or occasionally slightly constricted proximal to apex, margins distinct or rarely connate basally to 1 mm; inner with keel usually gibbous, hyaline margins 0.1–0.3 mm wide, apex acuminate to acute, ending 0.4–3.5 mm proximal to green apex. Flowers: tepals white to pale blue, bases yellow; outer tepals 7–12.7 mm, apex rounded to emarginate, aristate; filaments connate ± entirely, stipitate-glandular basally; ovary similar in color to foliage. Capsules light to dark brown, globose, 3–5 mm; pedicel spreading to ascending. Seeds globose to obconic, lacking obvious depression, 0.5–1 mm, granular to rugulose. 2n = 32.
Flowering spring--early summer. Prairies, meadows, roadsides; 20--500 m; Man.; Ark., Ill., Ind., Iowa, Kans., La., Mich., Minn., Mo., Nebr., N.Dak., Ohio, Okla., S.Dak., Tex., Wis.
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OTTAWA — The national sex offender registry may not include some Canadians convicted of crimes abroad because the RCMP doesn't have access to Foreign Affairs information on convicts released from prisons in other countries.
Auditor general Michael Ferguson, who flags the issue in a new report out today, is urging the RCMP to work with the department on improving information sharing.
Ferguson's report on support for fighting transnational crime finds that overall, the RCMP and Justice Canada were working well with foreign police on criminal investigations that affect Canadians.
It says the 42 RCMP liaison officers posted to 30 countries generally co-operated with foreign and domestic partners on problems ranging from human smuggling to terrorism.
In general, the RCMP did not have access to information on Canadians arrested, charged, convicted and released from foreign prisons.
Foreign Affairs, however, does collect such data when Canadians detained abroad exercise their rights to receive consular assistance. In 2011, the department opened more than 1,800 arrest and detention cases and received information on more than 1,700 ongoing cases related to Canadians jailed abroad, the audit report says.
Federal privacy law and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms limit the amount of information Foreign Affairs can share about these Canadians with the RCMP. The Mounties can gain access when it relates to a criminal investigation, or when the public interest outweighs any invasion of privacy.
A 2011 amendment to the federal law governing sex offender registration means those who serve time in prison abroad for sex offences must report to a local police service within seven days of returning to Canada to provide relevant personal details.
The auditor found 25 offenders had registered as required by law since then. However, the RCMP could not confirm whether there were other convicted sex offenders who did not register upon their return because the national police force does not have access to the Foreign Affairs data.
Public Safety Canada and the RCMP are co-leading an interdepartmental initiative that would allow the RCMP to routinely obtain such information, the report says. "At the time of our audit, they had met seven times between 2010 and 2013, but no new protocols had been established."
Other findings:
1. RCMP files indicated that efforts by the Mounties and other federal agencies had prevented over 750 migrants from reaching Canadian shores;
2. Still, the RCMP had not assessed whether it has the right number of liaison officers abroad in the best locations;
3. The Mounties had not examined the costs and benefits of greater participation in Europol, despite the organization's growing importance in transnational crime-fighting;
4. Justice Canada processes international requests for legal assistance and extraditions appropriately, but had not looked at reasons for the often significant delays in processing those requests.


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A brand-new Eggsy adventure as he follows in his mentor's footsteps, but is still rough around the edges for a Kingsman agent. In this awesome six-issue volume, Eggsy embarks on a rescue mission to save Prince Philip and unravel an international terror plot, in a story that starts where James Bond draws the line. ROB WILLIAMS (Suicide Squad) and SIMON FRASER take the helm for this stunning six-issue miniseries.
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Salesforce uses AI to anticipate your sentiments and intentions
Salesforce has upped its efforts in the artificial intelligence (AI) world, introducing three new features for developers in its continued quest to "democratise" the technology, writes Banking Technology's sister publication Telecoms.com.
Previous IDC estimates have certainly put forward a strong case for AI and it would appear Salesforce is doing everything possible to capitalise on the trend. In a recent report, IDC has claimed that 80% of apps will contain some element of AI by 2020, but the challenge still remains in that it is a very complicated world to get to grips with.
The new updates will allow Salesforce developers to build AI on top of any CRM apps which they build through the platform, essentially removing some of the complications. The objective here is to build "personalised, predictive customer experiences", as well as create models based on deep-learning to continuously improve performance. It's a bold quest.
The first update, Einstein Sentiment, will allow developers to create tools to understand the context and emotion of text. Whether this is an email or a social media post, or even a review on a message board, the tone of the message can be identified as being positive, neutral or negative, which in theory, should dictate some sort of response.
The second, Einstein Intent, will allow developers to train a model to classify the underlying intent of customer inquiries. Combined with the first update, more accurate automated responses can be created, allowing for customers to more effectively use self-service portals, or even pave the way to more creative and responsive bots.
The final update, Einstein Object Detection, does exactly what it says on the tin. It can look at an image and recognise location, size and quantities of different objects in said image. It sounds simple, but in terms of inventory management or similar applications, it could be a very useful proposition.
The tools themselves will allow developers to create a more customized experience for their organizations. The armoury of APIs is starting to look very strong at Salesforce, but the team are also enabling the integration of historical data to make these predictive and reactive models more accurate for the user.
Salesforce has long been the leader in the CRM game, and while there are challengers who wish to disrupt this position (Oracle being the most vocal), there are few which are putting the same effort into intelligence. The others are playing catch-up, but Salesforce is changing the rules. Intelligence is looking like the new battle ground for the connected economy, and Salesforce is certainly putting itself in a strong position.


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Their spirits high Watch out Kaiser, the Dundee Jocks are on their way !
When you attempt to comprend the millions of casualties of the Great War it becomes a blur, an impossibility, but every now again, we are reminded that those millions were individuals, their deaths, rippling out to their families and friends. A consignment for our November 24th sale, the month that we as a Nation pause and remember those who make the ultimate sacrifice for our country, tells of one man's very short time on the Western Front.
Private Charles Stewart Wallace a Territorial serving with the 4th (City of Dundee) Bn Black Watch must have been like most men in 1914, preparing for the great adventure, couldn't wait to get his hands on the Kieser and his men. He probably couldn't wait to get "out there" hoping he would be in France before the fighting was bound to be over, before Christmas. In fact the Battalion was mobilised and was ordered to guard and patrol coastal defences. It was not until the 2nd May 1915, that Private Wallace set foot on French soil. He joined his Battalion and only a week later on the 9th found himself standing in the front line, ready to do what he had set out to do from the start and give the Kaiser a bloody nose. Waiting for Zero Hour 6am the orders were to attack Aubers Ridge and then advance south-east to turn the German defences of La Bassee from the north.
In the true spirit of their nation they went "over the top", they took their first objective the German front line, but their flanks were exposed and Germans counter attacked, inflicting heavy casualties to the Battalion. By the end of the day, Private Wallace was one of the 230 Other Ranks who had been Killed. The Battalion had only one Officer remaining unwounded or dead. The Battalion was left in such a sad state it was forced to amalgamate with 2nd Battalion
So ended Private Charles Stewart Wallace's life, having only spent 7 days in France, but he can rest knowing that his name and face is still remembered 101 years later.


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May 13 - More Roma. This post has a bunch of pictures.
Eric got up and ready early and took some pictures of the Trastevere neighborhood.
To start our day we took the bus and then the metro/subway to the Colosseum area. Public transportation in Italy really is wonderful. This odd pyramid was near where we changed to the subway and I remember it seeming really out of place. We never figured out what it was.
Our first stop was the Colosseum. It took us a little bit to figure out the true entrance for where you go if you have a Roma pass which can get you in without paying anything extra. Outside is filled with people trying to sell you a tour or an audio guide so avoid them. Use the free Rick Steves audio guide instead. It is hard to describe what it was like (other than historic and a real work of art )and I'm know the pictures don't do it justice especially without a wide angle lens but nevertheless.
One of the original seats
The temps were a little hotter in Rome than in Florence or Venice but nothing unbearable. Of course kisses in the Colosseum really heated things up ;)
Next we moved on to the Forum. It was a little challenging to find the entrance to that as well because the signs and maps make it look right next to the Colosseum but you have to walk further away to find the actual entrance. The forum was neat but seemed a little more crowded in spots than the Colosseum did.
Listening to the Rick Steves audio guide
Roman water fountain
By the time we finished there we were very hungry and had planned to later see the Pantheon... so we found a bus that took us close to there and sought out lunch. The Rick Steves book recommended a little sandwich shop so Keith, Megan and I went in to get food while Eric found us a spot outside the Pantheon to eat lunch in the shade. This is why Eric saved a spot for us... very crowded at lunch time on a nice day. You can spot him standing under the 3rd pillar from the right.
The book said you could get "make your own" sandwiches which didn't end up being true as we tried to tell the man at the counter that the "book" said we could pick items to make our own sandwich and he kept thinking we said "pork" (which he had plenty of) instead of "book". We never overcame that particular language barrier. They didn't seem to have vegetarian options so after we bought 3 sandwiches, Megan went to get some pizza at a nearby place.
After lunch, we got our ipods ready for another Rick Steves guide and headed inside the Pantheon church. It certainly was not lacking visitors. It is free by the way.
Inside the Pantheon was spectacular just looking at the structure and learning about it. You can only help to stare up and the dome shape and the circle hole in the top. It is the same measurement wide as it is tall. Due to the size and the amount of people inside it was a little difficult to take pictures to represent what you fully see... so you'll just have to go too :)
Next up in our eventful day? Gelato of course! I had read Time article about gelaterias in Rome and one I read about said it had over 60 flavors of gelato including some soy gelato. You don't have to convince me! So we hopped on the subway and walked a little and searched a little to find Gelarmony.
It completely lived up to its name. Everyone had something different but I had cinnamon soy gelato and it tasted just like regular gelato and it was wonderful! If you are in Rome, you MUST go there. Here is the address: Via Marcantonio Colonna, 34 00192 Rome, Italy (50 meters from the Piazza Cola di Rienzo). Come to find out there was a bus stop right outside so we easily took the bus back to Trastevere.
Happy and filled with gelato on our ride home.
Later we had dinner in Trastevere at Trattoria da Lucia and sat outside. Most italians eat a bit later like 8 or 9 so during our trip we never really had to wait long (if at all) to be seated... a big plus.
Everyone had various pasta dishes... the spaghetti pecorino was delicious. We had fruit and cheese for our antipasta. I love how they arranged the pineapple.
Next up is our last full day in Rome (and Italy).


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From KXLY in the state of Washington:
Gov. Chris Gregoire is scheduled today to sign Washington's new "everything but marriage" bill — giving gay and lesbian couples all the state-provided benefits that married heterosexual couples have.
It's the latest step in a three-year effort to expand rights for same-sex couples.
However, state Sen. Ed Murray of Seattle, who has spearheaded the effort, cautions that the debate for actual same-sex marriage may still be a few years off.
Besides the fact that this is the right thing to do — legally, ethically and morally — this is a good move.
The tide has turned.