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Unicorns are not zoo animals. If they were, someone might have put up a "No Feeding" sign.
Instead, investors keep throwing bigger portions at these mythical creatures. As a result, their numbers are multiplying and valuations are swelling.
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An analysis of Crunchbase data shows that global unicorn funding this year is on track to surpass record levels set in 2017. Average round sizes are ticking higher, too, as growth investors look to put unprecedented cash reserves to work.
How much money are we talking about? In the first seven months of 2018, investors put $73 billion into rounds for private venture-backed companies valued at $1 billion or more. That's about three-fourths of the total for all of 2017, last tallied at $98 billion.[bctt tweet="In the first seven months of 2018, investors put $73 billion into rounds for private venture-backed companies valued at $1 billion or more. " username="jglasner"]
Unicorn-related stats are hitting new highs in other categories, too. In the analysis below, we hone in on a few, looking at geographic breakdown, key sectors for new unicorns, and rising round sizes.
Top Countries For New Unicorns
Let's start with new unicorns and where they're originating. Fresh entrants are joining the club at a torrid pace in 2018. Crunchbase counts 65 newcomers so far this year, compared to 82 in all of 2017.
If you're wondering where all the new unicorns are coming from, the patterns haven't changed much in the past couple years. It's still overwhelmingly the U.S. and China.
So far this year, the two countries are home to an equal number of new unicorns. India, Great Britain, and Europe account for most of the others. In the chart below, we look at the geographic breakdown:
The 2018 geographic breakdown isn't too different from the broader pattern over the past few years, which has the U.S. and China originating the vast majority of high-valuation startups.
Top Categories For Newcomers
Who are the new 2018 unicorns? There are too many to name here, but we've provided a link to the full list, which continues to be updated.
Those 65 represent pretty much every significant startup sub-sector. There's media, autonomous vehicles, ride-sharing, coffee, crypto, payments, pharma, real estate, logistics, travel.
However, a few trends stood out in our perusal of the list. For one, the ride-sharing and last-mile transit space is still minting fresh unicorns to take on (or be acquired by) Uber and its ilk. Two U.S.-based scooter-sharing startups, Bird and Lime, crossed the $1 billion valuation mark this year. Taxi platforms Taxify and Cabify also gained unicorn status.
Recommendation and personalization platforms also raised some hefty rounds. New 2018 unicorns in this space include e-commerce personalization software provider About You, curated music streaming platform Deezer, and news recommendation app Qutoutiao.
Crypto companies passed the billion-dollar threshold, too, including Bitmain, a developer of chips used in cryptocurrency mining, and Circle, a platform for crypto trading.
Hungry Hungry Unicorns
Of course, it's not just new unicorns that are gobbling up monstrous piles of money. Investors continue to serve up massive rounds for companies that crossed the billion-dollar valuation mark several quarters or years ago.
So far in 2018, there have been 170 disclosed equity funding rounds for both new and existing unicorn companies, adding up to a total of $73 billion. That compares to 260 rounds worth $98.2 billion in all of 2017.
About a fifth of the 2018 total went to China's Ant Financial. In what appears to be the largest Series C funding round ever, the operator of the Alipay mobile payment app closed on $14 billion in June.
Other recipients of multi-billion-dollar funding rounds include South Asian ride-hailing service Grab, which secured $2 billion, and JD Logistics, a subsidiary of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, which pulled in $2.5 billion
Big Sums
It's worth noting that the sums of private capital unicorns are raising today used to be the kind of money companies saw only with an exit—and a celebration-worthy one at that.
Now, with established venture and growth funds flush with capital, and newer investors opening their checkbooks, startups don't need an IPO or acquisition to be worth billions.
Whether this trend will end well for private investors remains to be seen. For now, it's clear that the unicorns are still hungry, and there are plenty of investors lining up to feed them.
Private companies often aren't publicly forthcoming about their latest valuations. This means the date on which a company officially becomes a unicorn can't always be precisely pinpointed. For the Crunchbase unicorn list, the date is typically based on first known disclosure of a $1 billion or higher valuation by the company itself or a reputable media outlet.
In past quarters, the addition of China-based unicorns to the list has often involved some lag time, frequently several months. For instance, in our unicorn annual report for 2017, published in January, we initially stated that there were 63 newly minted unicorns in that calendar year. Late inclusion of mainly China-based unicorns pushed that total up to 82. In addition, we said in January that $66 billion went into unicorn rounds globally in 2017. Late inclusion of mostly Asia-based unicorns pushes that total to a revised $98 billion.
Illustration: Li-Anne Dias
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Edit: This article was updated in January 2015 adding climbs 11 through 15, and in Feb 2016 adding climbs 16 – 20.
This is the second in a series. For others see:
- The "Ten Highest Paved Cycling Climbs in Italy" – here.
- The "Twenty Highest Paved Cycling Climbs in France" – here.
- Thirty of the Highest Unpaved Cycling "Roads" in the Alps – here.
- The Ten Highest Paved Cycling Climbs in the Jura Mountains – here.
See the bottom of this post for a pan Alps map with all the climbs from all three countries. Each climb below includes a link to a blog post with a map, photos, route description, etc.
The list is based on this Wikipedia article …. so feel free to point out any errors – I've added a few Swiss climbs missing there recently. And I know I am missing a small road or two.
#1 Umbrail Pass – 2,501 metres
This is the quiet, lesser known, third way up the mighty Stelvio. The Pass is literally just a few metres from the Italian border, and joins the Bormio route to Stevio perhaps three kilometres from its summit. The sign says 2,503 metres, but apparently 2,501 metres is the accurate height. There was a short unpaved stretch half way up that apparently has been paved this past summer.
More details here.
#2 Nufenen Pass – 2,478 metres
Nufenen Pass or Passo della Novena is on the border of German speaking Wallis canton and Italian speaking Ticino canton. The north Wallis side is particularly challenging. There is a lovely little lake at the summit, but don't forget the short detour 2kms below to the beautiful and much larger Griessee dam/lake/glacier.
Details of the north side here, and south side plus Griessee here.
At 2386 metres, the little side road to the Griessee dam could be considered in the top ten itself. But I will exclude it and just add it as part of Nufenen.
#3 Col du Grand St. Bernard – 2,473 metres
Col du Grand St. Bernard or Colle del Gran San Bernardo is on the Swiss / Italian border. The Italian side is by far the most interesting for cyclists. The Swiss side is over 40 kms long from Martigny, but shares a relatively busy road with trucks until the huge car-only tunnel into Italy. From here cyclists can take the fantastic old road for the final 6 kilometres to the summit. The Italian side is bypassed by the tunnel.
There has been a hospice here welcoming travellers since the 9th century. The doors are still left unlocked all year even in winter for any lost adventurers.
For details of the south side see here, and north side here.
#4 Furka Pass – 2,429 metres
Furka Pass featured in the second James Bond film Goldfinger over fifty years ago. And the hotel seen in the film at the Rhone Glacier (source of the Rhone river) hasn't changed at all. It's part of perhaps the best cycling loop in Switzerland: Furka/Nufenen/Gotthard counter-clockwise. High and Beautiful.
Details of east side here. West side here. As part of the Alpenbrevet here.
#5 Oberaarsee/Grimselpass – 2,390 metresAt 2,165 metres, Grimselpass is one of the great gigantic climbs in central Switzerland – the 15th highest paved road. Around the pass are several huge dams/lakes. And there is a paved extension road up to Oberaarsee at 2353 metres.
I have only cycled to Grimsel, and still need to visit the extension. Update: Here are details of the extension to Oberaarsee. Fantastic!
Details of both sides of Grimselpass here. Grimsel as part of the Alpenbrevet sportive here.
#6 Lac de Moiry – 2,389 metres
I love (love), climbs to Alpine dams/lakes. The Swiss Valais has a bunch of huge dams but the ascent to Lac de Moiry has to be one of the hardest. 2100 metres (7000 feet), hard work. Details here.
#7 Flüela Pass – 2,383 metres
I've only cycled one side of this eastern Switzerland climb. Very scenic. With the opening of the 19 kilometre Vereina tunnel in 1999, the road has become a less important traffic link. Good news for cyclists. Details here.
#8 Bernina Pass – 2,328 metres
In the far east of Switzerland, a cyclo-tourist could descend Bernina until Italy and be at the foot of Mortirolo with Gavia and Stelvio just up the road.
It's a beautiful climb with a hospice and the huge Lago Bianco near the summit. I have only climbed the easier north side. Details here of a big loop including Albula pass (10th highest) and Julierpass (12th highest).
#9 Livigno Pass – 2,315 metres
Also called Forcola di Livigno. It shares 30 kilometres with Bernina Pass. Darn, I have never cycled this. Hopefully I can visit next year. Here is the climb profile. Wow.
#10 Albula Pass – 2,312 metres
This is perhaps my favourite climb of the few I have done on the far side of Switzerland. Big and beautiful. It is often in the Tour de Suisse.
Details of the same loop as above with Julierpass and Berninapass here
#11 Lago del Narèt – 2,310 metres
Lago el Narèt – the 11th highest paved road – is my absolute favourite paved climb in all of Switzerland. It's hidden in the Italian speaking part of Switzerland in the Alps north of Locarno.
This remote climb is 30 kilometres of cycling pleasure. It passes several dams and is beyond beautiful. It is so remote, I was told it wasn't opened and cleared of snow this year until July. Top to bottom, the entire route is great, but the last 10 kilometres are almost beyond belief: fun. Ride details.
#12 Julierpass – 2,284 metres
Just a few kilometres above St. Moritz, Julierpass is another high climb in eastern Switzerland.
Details of the same loop as above with Albulapass and Berninapass here.
#13 Above Gotthard Pass – 2,257 metres
One of the more astonishing roads in the Alps is the old Tremola road to Gotthard pass. The summit of Gotthardpass is 2108 metres, however, a couple of side roads from the pass head slightly higher. I believe the highest being to the nearby dam/lago di Sella at 2257 metres.
Here are details of a ride up the (better) south side of Gotthard, and detour higher to another dam/lake Lago di Lucendro.
#14 Sanetschpass – 2,252 metres
I know several locals that agree with me that this lesser known road is one of the truly great hors-categorie climbs in the Alps. I once had to be "rescued" on Col du Sanetsch – details here. 🙂
#15 Männlichen – 2,229 metres
In the beautiful Swiss Berner Oberland, above Grindelwald, this quiet road has nothing but stunning Alpine views: Eiger North Face, Mönch, Jungfrau. Details here.
#16 Sustenpass – 2,224 metres
The east side of this huge climb lacks many hairpins making it seem like a long, tough drag – but that had probably more to do with the fact that it was the 3rd and final climb when I cycled it during the Alpenbrevet – details here. I prefer the very scenic west side. Although it has quite a few tunnels they are mainly "fun" tunnels.
#17 Lac du Vieux-Emosson – 2,205 metres
In the Valais, near the French border to Chamonix, is the amazing climb to Lac d'Emosson. It recently appeared in the Dauphiné and will be a finish in the 2016 Tour de France. However, what most people don't know: the paved road continues over the dam, winds around the lake and then climbs a crazy steep little road to a smaller lac/dam, Lac du Vieux-Emosson. Details here.
Note: The paved road stops at the 2nd lake, but there is great hiking higher, including to some well preserved dinosaur tracks. Lac du Vieux Emosson:
#18 Mattmarksee – 2,203 metres
The Swiss Valais (Wallis) is a dream region for people (like me) that love huge, quiet climbs to alpine dams (see above for two more: Lac de Moiry and Sanetschpass). 34 kilometres long, but not too steep, the climb to Mattmarksee initially shares the road to Zermatt (the Matterhorn) then turns towards and finally above the ski station Saas Fee. Ride details here.
#19 Croix de Cœur – 2,173 metres
Every time Verbier hosts a Dauphiné or Tour de France stage I complain that they are ending the race before the true fun starts. Croix de Cœur extends the climb to Verbier by adding 6.5 steep, fun kilometres. The top stretch was only recently paved.
- Ride details here.
- The far side is not paved but a fantastic, huge climb via La Tzoumaz. See here.
- The highest I have been in Switzerland on a bike followed a superb, unpaved route that starts exactly at the Croix de Coeur – see here.
#20 Offenpass / Pass Fuorn – 2,149 metres
On the far easteran side of Switzerland, Ofenpass is not the hardest of climbs, but most of the route is through the stunning Schweizerischer Nationalpark (Swiss National Park). Very nice! Details here.
Final Thoughts
This list is not 100% perfect as I believe there are a few other high tiny paved Swiss roads here and there. For example, a road near Tguma apparently goes to 2340 metres, near Alpe Galm a road gets to 2231 metres, and a road near Täschalp gets to 2205 metres. I've yet to visit these, but will try in the near future. Any other ideas are always welcome.
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off the beaten page: lesser-known British, Irish, & American women writers 1910-1960
Sunday, March 10, 2013
A Sort of Introduction...
39 comments:
- AnonymousJuly 9, 2013 at 7:09 AM
Delightfully written, Scott - thank you! Have become somewhat enamored with this same genre, and will delight in mining your blog for new authors and books to read. After discovering Persephony and D.E. Stevenson, have gradually widened my reading, and your informative postings will help that continue.ReplyDelete
Thanks for listing this on the DES Group, so we can all follow along!
Oh, thank you, D'ellis. I'm so glad you paid a visit! Hope you find new things to read, and be sure to share your finds too. It's amazing how often I'm still coming across writers I've never heard of!ReplyDelete
I am very pleased to have discovered your blog. We have many shared motivations and interests.ReplyDelete
A friend from the DES list...
How intriguing it is to be visited by an anonymous DESsie! But thanks so much for visiting, and with a moniker like ProvincialLady, you KNOW you are always welcome here!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 11, 2013 at 2:28 AM
Your blog contains the best and most comprehensive list of authors i have seen online.ReplyDelete
I do not think you have omitted any of my favourites.Replies
Thank you, that's so great to hear. I can't believe how many writers I've come across for the first time since starting the list--and how many more are already waiting to be added! Thanks again for visiting and commenting.Delete
- AnonymousSeptember 13, 2013 at 1:05 AM
Dear Furrowed Middlebrow,ReplyDelete
i am in the UK and my favourite "old lady books" are locked up in a store and i have t pay 55p to get one book out.I find this immoral!!Is it the same in America?
I do not know if Ursula Bloom is very good as i have not read her.She wrote hundreds of books--is she on your list?And E.H.YOUNG?i must re read your list-every day.
I want to know more about your trips to secondhand book sales.Some bloggers in UK (STUCK IN A BOOK for example)often post photos of themselves with rthe pile of books they had just bought in an old bookshop.
Kind Regards,
Hi, Tina. Thanks for visiting and commenting. I've heard that libraries are starting to charge for Interlibrary Loan in the U.S. too, but so far not in San Francisco. Whew! I have things pulled out of storage at least a couple of times a month...Delete
Yes, Ursula Bloom and E. H. Young are on my list, though I have to admit I haven't read either of them. I know I HAVE to read Young--others have recommended her too.
As for pics of books, the library's annual Giant Book Sale is coming up in less than two weeks... I think it's a safe bet that a post with lots of book pics will result from that, so check back then!
Thanks again for dropping by!
- AnonymousSeptember 16, 2013 at 6:41 AM
Hello Scott,ReplyDelete
a member of my reading group alerted me to your blog, and I'm very glad I've found it - we have a great deal in common! My job is build a collection of popular fiction 1900 to 1950, male and female, but my particular interest is in those middlebrow women...and that pesky but fascinating marker of cultural status, 'middlebrow'. Have you seen the Palgrave Encyclopedia of British Women's Writing 1900-1950? A very useful volume.
I look forward to reading your posts!
Hi, Erica,Delete
Thanks for getting in touch. I actually came across your author list a while back (and found a few new ones, as I recall, so thank you!), but somehow missed that there was a blog as well. I'll certainly be checking back with you. Your job sounds like so much fun!
Yes, the Palgrave book is great. It helped me a lot when I first started adding to my list, and I've meant to mention it here but haven't gotten around to it yet.
Thanks again for visiting and commenting.
- AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:31 AM
Have you listed Miss Sarah Broom Macnaughtan?ReplyDelete
Novelist,suffragette and First War nurse.
Hi, Tina. Great suggestion. It looks like MacNaughton is on my list for the third Edwardians update, which should be coming along in a week or two, but I haven't really researched her yet. I just posted the first of four updates on Edwardian writers a couple of days ago and am working on the others.Delete
Keep the suggestions coming!
- AnonymousNovember 17, 2013 at 1:57 AM
Hello, I made my way here via I prefer reading and I'm so glad I did! So far, I've only looked through the A & B sections of the Overwheming List but I've already found authors I already love and some I've never heard of. You might be interested to know that Ruth Adam also wrote for children, as I wrote here. I look forward to following your researches.ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm so glad you found me, and thank you for your comments on the list. I actually recently came across your post on Ruth Adam! I'm working on fleshing out some of the bios and/or doing full posts on some writers, so I've bookmarked your post to refer to in order to mention the children's books. She's a very interesting and versatile writer. Thanks again for visiting!Delete
Wow! I just discovered this blog from my just discovery of Persephone Books and I feel that I am meeting another self. I can't wait to read all your entries!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you, Leslie, I'm so glad you found me! Feel free to comment liberally and share your own thoughts and suggestions. I always love to hear from readers with similar interests. Welcome!Delete
- AnonymousDecember 12, 2013 at 5:32 AM
An American author from the 1940s was Merriam Modell.Wrote "pulp fiction" alleges WIKI.I have got "The Sound of Years" but have no read it yet.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:28 AM
Hi, I have been a Persephone fan for a long time, so its good to find people interested in even more undiscovered ( or disappeared from view ).writers. I am on the track of Esther Terry Wright, because she was a close friend of my father. I met them together in 1967/8 and she wrote me a lovely letter when my dad died. I didn't know then she was an author. I am trying to write a life of my dad , so following up clues. If anyone has any information about her I would be over the moon.ReplyDeleteReplies
That's so interesting! I love tales of anyone's meeting with authors. Sadly, as you can tell if you've looked at my Overwhelming List, I haven't tracked down a lot of information on Wright. I recently found a copy of her final novel, though it's still on my "to read" shelves at present. I wish I could tell you more. I do have reviews of her first and last books, if those are any use. And if you have any personal recollections of her that you feel like sharing, please do email me! Do you happen to know when she died?Delete
Hello, I'm Esther Terry Wright's son. I would be very happy to give you any information you need. I wonder if I met your father. Please email me email@example.com Charles Hunt, YorkDelete
I am so glad I found your blog, it is like finding a treasure chest full of jewels. I could spend hours reading it an filling out interlibrary loans :).ReplyDelete
I too once pursued a PhD in English LIterature. Once I realized that it was causing me to hate that which I had previously loved i.e. wonderful novels, I packed up bags and left to return to the ny law firm at which I toiled as a paralegal. Several years later I obtained my MLS and realize now why everyone always told me to become a librarian--books are my passion (not that many of the librarians I come into contact with share that feeling but some do) anyway. I want to thank you for this blog and your posts
Hi, Hockey Girl. Thanks for commenting--so glad you found me. It sounds like we are indeed kindred spirits. I left a Ph.D. program and am toiling as a legal secretary. Perhaps I should get my MLS next too? Anyway, welcome to the blog and please feel free to comment often!ReplyDelete
Hi--Just found your blog via The Quince Tree. Oh, just my thing, I thought, as I began to read, & when I saw that the first author you mentioned was Sylvia Townsend Warner, I nearly shouted hurrah. Then I saw that you liked books on the home front in WW2, & hurrah again--I just finished Nella Last's War. I look forward to reading your blog & discovering lots of other great books & authors. Thanks so much for posting your information for all of us to enjoy.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi, Betty. Thanks so much for your kind comments. I'm glad you found me. Hope you find new books to enjoy, and please comment freely!Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 15, 2015 at 11:16 AM
Also found your blog via The Quince Tree. I live in West Marin and my favorite reading is mid-20th century domestic fiction and mysteries. I'm blowing a kiss of thanks across the Golden Gate for all the riches I have found spread out here.ReplyDelete
Hi, Gloria. How nice to have a neighbor reading my blog! So glad you found me and are enjoying reading, and I hope you won't hesitate to comment often.Delete
- AnonymousAugust 23, 2015 at 10:26 AM
Dear FM,ReplyDelete
Your delightful and useful blog has just come my way as I was looking for information about Margaret Kennedy. You have a wonderful trove here for me to explore and I'm enjoying your style very much. I looking forward to browsing often.
Blowing a kiss of thanks across the Pacific from Tasmania, RobynReplies
Hi, Robyn. Thanks for your comment and your kind words. So glad you found me, and so exciting to have a reader from Tasmania!Delete
- AnonymousSeptember 6, 2015 at 3:31 AM
I've just posted a comment on your review of 'The Captain's Wife' Now I've explored further I've really enjoyed this page -so many favourites mentioned -I hesitate to mention yet another book -especially as I've just tried to persuade you to buy my novel, But I'll Remember This. However I'm in the middle of reading, The Little Ottleys by Ada Leverson. I picked up a copy by chance in the Oxfam Bookshop where I work as a volunteer and haven't stopped laughing since -highly reccomended. Pam Nixon firstname.lastname@example.com
This is a fantastic mind stretching blog. Thank you. As an aside, a few years ago I had lunch with the British social historian, Asa Briggs, and we both enthused about Thirkell, he saying she was the best social historian and chronicler ever. Thought you might like that.ReplyDelete
I have been reading your blog for a while, but I just wanted to stop and say how much I enjoy it. My favorite books are about the British homefront during WWII. But I love all things British and pre-1960 American, and I love books, so I am finding your blog extremely fun and interesting. I have a large collection of books, and I've been adding more books based on your lists and recommendations. Thanks!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 28, 2015 at 12:31 PM
Thank you so much for the list of writers. Years ago I found of crumbling copy of "City of Lilies" by "Anthony Pryde" and R. K. Weekes. I loved the story and read it till the book almost fell apart. I had no hope of ever finding proof of the existence of this book. I thought it was lost to time. Recently I found that google books had digitized some of the books written by the Weekes sisters. You blog is the first place to give me even the briefest biographies of Rose Kirkpatrick Weekes and Agnes Weekes. Thank you so much! I've been curious about the authors for years.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 2, 2016 at 7:49 AM
Aha! You have just answered a burning question I had about the Mills & Boon author I kept finding in Australia's National Library records of old newspapers (Trove) Maud Mallet. Because I have an ancestor by that name I had thought she might have been a writer. Your long list has eliminated our Maud as that writer. I had written to Mills & Boon to see what they knew and they were completely useless. I would love to know how you tracked her down. Cheers TrishReplyDelete
I have just discovered your Web site and it treasure trove of authors/novels/opinions/lists/etc. I'm so glad to discover your obsession and hope you outlive me by a zillion years so that I can take full advantage of it.ReplyDelete
This is a wonderful site. I will be a regular visitor, I'm sure!ReplyDelete
Would it be ok if I asked you for help identifying a story I read a long time ago (I think it was written my a British woman during the British Raj in India). I won't impose the details on you unless I get your ok. Thanks!Replies
Hi, Koli. I'm happy to give it a shot. You can email me the details if you like--my email's at the bottom of the page.Delete
I've discovered your blog a few months ago, but haven't posted any comments yet.
I'm from Brazil, and for quite a few years now I've been gathering a very large collection of romantic novels, published here between the 1920s and the 1960s. Most of those novels were written by French and British authors, and while I was seeking information about them, I got to your blog, and I was absolutely amazed!
Congratulations for your incredible job, and thank you so much for sharing your knowledge about these forgotten yet delightful authors! ♥
Stumbled upon your blog and feel like I've stumbled upon a kindred spirit. I've already made a short list of your short list for myself and have begun combing second hand bookstores and thrift shops for these gems. I should be able to hibernate quite nicely this winter with a stack of new authors and a hot cuppa. Many thanks!ReplyDelete
Love these books. Thank you for sharing more author names. My love for these kind of writers is primarily due to my spending my summer vacations in Simla ( summer capital of the British Raj) with my grandmother. I am Indian and live in New Delhi. The beautiful old library there was my go to place and after going through the children's section I had no option but to start on adult fiction. In 1979/ 1980 as a teenager I was reading Delafield and Stevenson and I fell in love with that world. Oddly Simla still had a bit of that feel though my country became independent in 1947. These books feel like home to me even today. Simla has changed beyond recognition...these writers recreate that world for me.ReplyDelete
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The Aparthotel is just a few minutes from Trafalgar Square, home of the National Gallery (magnificent collections of paintings). The busy streets lined with shops (book lovers should head for Charing Cross Road) lead you down to Covent Garden and Oxford Street, another shoppers paradise. Nearby, St James Park is a perfect place for a walk away from the bustle of the city. In a splendid classical ten-story building, very close to the Thames and Trafalgar Square, home of Nelson's Column, your Apart'hotel contains 187 fully-equipped, air conditioned flats, ranging from a studio to a three-room, split-level apartment for six people. Reception is open round-the-clock. There is a pleasant hotel lobby to relax in and an exellent breakfast lounge within the residence (breakfast = 9). Payment required on check-in. VAT not included in room rate (also payable on check-in).Amenities and facilities
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When you incorporate a business, you create an independent entity that has a separate existence from you as the owner. Ordinarily, the corporate structure serves as a barrier between your personal life and the company's assets and liabilities. Anyone can incorporate a business, regardless of the person's outstanding debts or credit history; however, a person can't transfer personal assets into the corporation to avoid paying a federal tax debt.
State Incorporation
Incorporating a business is a process that is controlled by state law. Every state has a business code that allows the formation and operation of businesses within its jurisdiction. Although each state has its own laws, the requirements to incorporate a business are very similar across states. State law doesn't require a background or credit check of the person incorporating a business or its shareholders. In fact, anyone can incorporate a business at any time. Typically, the law in most states merely requires that the person filing the formation paperwork be at least 18 years of age.
Back Taxes
When you owe back taxes to the federal government, the Internal Revenue Service has multiple ways to collect, including seizing property you own through the use of a levy. A levy is a legal process that enables the IRS to seize your wages, bank account balances, automobiles, retirement accounts, real estate, and other types of real and personal property. Owing back taxes wouldn't stop you from incorporating a business, as people are entitled to work and earn a living, even if it is through entrepreneurship. However, you can't indiscriminately transfer money or property into the business instead of paying the back taxes that you owe.
The IRS generally works with taxpayers to set up payment plans to retire unpaid tax debts. If you are in the negotiation stage with the IRS or have entered into a payment agreement, you can easily incorporate and capitalize a business, as long as you keep the IRS satisfied. However, once the IRS initiates collection activity against you through a levy, any transfer of your personal assets into the corporation can be reversed by the IRS. In fact, any attempt to hide assets in a corporation to avoid paying delinquent federal taxes is illegal.
Keep in mind that your shares of stock in your newly formed corporation are considered personal property. If you owe back taxes and the IRS levies your assets, the agency can seize your stock in the company. Also, if you pay yourself through the corporation, your wages are subject to seizure. If you're contemplating the transfer of personal assets into a corporation while you owe back taxes, you should consult with a tax attorney to avoid breaking the law.
- Cengage Learning: The Revised Model Business Corporation Act (Excerpts)
- Entrepreneur: Incorporating Your Business
- Internal Revenue Service: Levy
- FindLaw: Writing and Filing the Articles of Incorporation
- Internal Revenue Service: The IRS Collection Process
- Internal Revenue Service: Payment Plans, Installment Agreements
Writer Bio
Terry Masters has been writing for law firms, corporations and nonprofit organizations since 1995. Her online articles specialize in legal, business and finance topics. She holds a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a minor in finance.
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Witch Doctor Takes Credit for Cristiano Ronaldo's Leg Injury
By Mike Cardillo
Cristiano Ronaldo is dealing with a leg injury a week before the 2014 World Cup gets underway. Reports on the type of injury and its severity have varied. Some say it's a thigh issues. Others label it a knee ligament problem. Given the secrecy of modern soccer, until we see Ronaldo on the field against Germany on June 16 — or a pre-tournament friendly with either Mexico or the Republic of Ireland — nobody will know the full extent of the injury.
Except for one man: Nana Kwaku Bonsam.
Bonsam, described as Ghana's most influential witch doctor has taken credit for Ronaldo's injury woes. Ghana and Portugal play in the final Group G match on June 26. Here's what he said on a Ghanaian radio station, as transcribed via the Guardian:
""I know what Cristiano Ronaldo's injury is about, I'm working on him," Bonsam, who serves at the Kofioo Kofi shrine, said in an interview with the Kumasi-based Angel FM. "I am very serious about it. Last week, I went around looking for four dogs and I got them to be used in manufacturing a special spirit called Kahwiri Kapam. "I said it four months ago that I will work on Cristiano Ronaldo seriously and rule him out of the World up or at least prevent him from playing against Ghana and the best thing I can do is to keep him out though injury. "This injury can never be cured by any medic, they can never see what is causing the injury because it is spiritual. Today, it is his knee, tomorrow it is his thigh, next day it is something else.""
This all seems very reasonable … or, you know, maybe Ronaldo is simply experiencing some tired legs after logging 59 games since last June with Portugal and Real Madrid.
Anyways, if you're playing "World Cup Bingo" (and why shouldn't you be) you can mark off a the 'Witch Doctor story' on your game card. Up next? Complaints about the ball used for the tournament? Miracle horse placenta treatments? England players whining about the heat? A fresh and original column why Americans will never embrace soccer?
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Doppelgangers: the many identities of the modern data catalog
451 Research's Paige Bartley believes that "Alation data catalog offers a purpose-built catalog that can stand alone architecturally and provide broad data connectivity." Read the report.
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Data catalogs help users navigate data, but they can differ widely in their scope, functionality, and audience. However, the most popular and successful data catalogs share common themes—like a self-service model, crowdsourcing mechanisms, and data governance capabilities—beyond the core concept of leveraging metadata to navigate data resources.
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The University of Louisville Men's Basketball team took the court Friday night for the final Red-White Scrimmage of the year. The White team dominated the game, winning by a final score of 96-64.
Acting Head Coach David Padgett switched up the teams for this scrimmage. The White team was made up of King, Snider, Adel, Spalding, Mahmoud and Griffin. The White team was coached by Coach Padgett himself. The Red team was represented by Thomas, Perry, Williams, Redding, Enoch, Sutton and Nwora. The Red team was coached by Trent Johnson.
Coach Padgett said that the result was not a surprise. The Red team was made up of mostly freshmen and they were overmatched from the start. However, freshman Malik Williams impressed as he led the Red team with 21 points on 5-10 from 3 and 11 rebounds. The White team was led by team captain Deng Adel (21 pts) and VJ King (20 pts, 10 reb).
The Cards have their first exhibition of the year on Monday October 30th at 7:00 pm against Kentucky Wesleyan at the KFC Yum! Center.
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Star Wheel by Paul Cesewski
Star Wheel is a twenty-two foot diameter rolling Ferris wheel. The inner wheel is a bicycle ferris wheel powered by three riders, within a larger wheel, which looks like two giant bicycle wheels side by side with the rims connected by stancheons.
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For most of her life, Lirael has been training to kill—and replace—a duplicate version of herself on a parallel Earth. She is the perfect sleeper-soldier. But she's beginning to suspect she is not a good person.
The two Earths are identical in almost every way. Two copies of every city, every building, even every person. But the people from the second Earth know something their duplicates do not—two versions of the same thing cannot exist. They—and their whole planet—are slowly disappearing. Lira has been trained mercilessly since childhood to learn everything she can about her duplicate, to be a ruthless sleeper-assassin who kills that other Lirael and steps seamlessly into her life.
An intricate, literary stand-alone from an astonishing new voice, The Unquiet takes us deep inside the psyche of a strong teenage heroine struggling with what she has been raised to be and who she really is. Fans of eerily futuristic and beautifully crafted stories such as Never Let Me Go, Orphan Black, and Fringe will find themselves haunted by this unsettling debut.
Waiting on Wednesday: The Unquiet by Mikaela Everett
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This sounds intriguing, a duplicate version of herself!ReplyDelete
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Wild. The cover picture with people climbing a tree is really cool.ReplyDelete
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SSH Communicator
Communicators are the mechanism Packer uses to upload files, execute scripts, etc. on the machine being created, and are configured within the builder section.
The SSH communicator does this by using the SSH protocol. It is the default communicator for a majority of builders.
If you have an SSH agent configured on the host running Packer, and SSH agent authentication is enabled in the communicator config, Packer will automatically forward the SSH agent to the remote host.
Getting Ready to Use the SSH Communicator
The SSH communicator is the default communicator for a majority of builders, but depending on your builder it may not work "out of the box".
If you are building from a cloud image (for example, building on Amazon), there is a good chance that your cloud provider has already preconfigured SSH on the image for you, meaning that all you have to do is configure the communicator in the Packer template.
However, if you are building from a brand-new and unconfigured operating system image, you will almost always have to perform some extra work to configure SSH on the guest machine. For most operating system distributions, this work will be performed by a boot command that references a file which provides answers to the normally-interactive questions you get asked when installing an operating system. The name of this file varies by operating system; some common examples are the "preseed" file required by Debian, the "kickstart" file required by CentOS or the "answer file", also known as the Autounattend.xml file, required by Windows. For simplicity's sake, we'll refer to this file as the "preseed" file in the rest of the documentation.
If you are unfamiliar with how to use a preseed file for automatic bootstrapping of an image, please either take a look at our quick guides to image bootstrapping, or research automatic configuration for your specific guest operating system. Knowing how to automatically initalize your operating system is critical for being able to successfully use Packer.
SSH Communicator
The SSH communicator connects to the host via SSH. If you have an SSH agent configured on the host running Packer, and SSH agent authentication is enabled in the communicator config, Packer will automatically forward the SSH agent to the remote host.
The SSH communicator has the following options:
ssh_host(string) - The address to SSH to. This usually is automatically configured by the builder.
ssh_port(int) - The port to connect to SSH. This defaults to
ssh_username(string) - The username to connect to SSH with. Required if using SSH.
ssh_password(string) - A plaintext password to use to authenticate with SSH.
ssh_ciphers([]string) - This overrides the value of ciphers supported by default by Golang. The default value is [ "firstname.lastname@example.com", "email@example.com", "aes128-ctr", "aes192-ctr", "aes256-ctr", ]
Valid options for ciphers include: "aes128-ctr", "aes192-ctr", "aes256-ctr", "firstname.lastname@example.com", "email@example.com", "arcfour256", "arcfour128", "arcfour", "aes128-cbc", "3des-cbc",
ssh_clear_authorized_keys(bool) - If true, Packer will attempt to remove its temporary key from
/root/.ssh/authorized_keys. This is a mostly cosmetic option, since Packer will delete the temporary private key from the host system regardless of whether this is set to true (unless the user has set the
-debugflag). Defaults to "false"; currently only works on guests with
ssh_key_exchange_algorithms([]string) - If set, Packer will override the value of key exchange (kex) algorithms supported by default by Golang. Acceptable values include: "firstname.lastname@example.com", "ecdh-sha2-nistp256", "ecdh-sha2-nistp384", "ecdh-sha2-nistp521", "diffie-hellman-group14-sha1", and "diffie-hellman-group1-sha1".
ssh_certificate_file(string) - Path to user certificate used to authenticate with SSH. The
~can be used in path and will be expanded to the home directory of current user.
ssh_pty(bool) - If
true, a PTY will be requested for the SSH connection. This defaults to
ssh_timeout(duration string | ex: "1h5m2s") - The time to wait for SSH to become available. Packer uses this to determine when the machine has booted so this is usually quite long. Example value:
10m. This defaults to
5m, unless
ssh_handshake_attemptsis set.
ssh_disable_agent_forwarding(bool) - If true, SSH agent forwarding will be disabled. Defaults to
ssh_handshake_attempts(int) - The number of handshakes to attempt with SSH once it can connect. This defaults to
10, unless a
ssh_timeoutis set.
ssh_bastion_host(string) - A bastion host to use for the actual SSH connection.
ssh_bastion_port(int) - The port of the bastion host. Defaults to
ssh_bastion_agent_auth(bool) - If
true, the local SSH agent will be used to authenticate with the bastion host. Defaults to
ssh_bastion_username(string) - The username to connect to the bastion host.
ssh_bastion_password(string) - The password to use to authenticate with the bastion host.
ssh_bastion_interactive(bool) - If
true, the keyboard-interactive used to authenticate with bastion host.
ssh_bastion_private_key_file(string) - Path to a PEM encoded private key file to use to authenticate with the bastion host. The
~can be used in path and will be expanded to the home directory of current user.
ssh_bastion_certificate_file(string) - Path to user certificate used to authenticate with bastion host. The
~can be used in path and will be expanded to the home directory of current user.
ssh_file_transfer_method(string) -
sftp- How to transfer files, Secure copy (default) or SSH File Transfer Protocol.
NOTE: Guests using Windows with Win32-OpenSSH v22.214.171.124p1-Beta, scp (the default protocol for copying data) returns a a non-zero error code since the MOTW cannot be set, which cause any file transfer to fail. As a workaround you can override the transfer protocol with SFTP instead
ssh_file_transfer_protocol = "sftp".
ssh_proxy_host(string) - A SOCKS proxy host to use for SSH connection
ssh_proxy_port(int) - A port of the SOCKS proxy. Defaults to
ssh_proxy_username(string) - The optional username to authenticate with the proxy server.
ssh_proxy_password(string) - The optional password to use to authenticate with the proxy server.
ssh_keep_alive_interval(duration string | ex: "1h5m2s") - How often to send "keep alive" messages to the server. Set to a negative value (
-1s) to disable. Example value:
10s. Defaults to
ssh_read_write_timeout(duration string | ex: "1h5m2s") - The amount of time to wait for a remote command to end. This might be useful if, for example, packer hangs on a connection after a reboot. Example:
5m. Disabled by default.
ssh_remote_tunnels([]string) -
ssh_local_tunnels([]string) -
Note: SSH communicator options:
temporary_key_pair_name and
ssh_private_key_file are also supported by
the communicator. But they may not be supported for every builder. Please check
the builder specific documentation for additional SSH supported options.
SSH Communicator Details
Packer will only use one authentication method, either
publickey or if
ssh_password is used packer will offer
password and
both sending the password. In other words Packer will not work with sshd
configured with more than one configured authentication method using
Packer supports the following MACs:
- hmac-sha1
- hmac-sha1-96
- hmac-sha2-256
For more information on the ciphers that Packer supports, check the docs for the ssh_ciphers template option.


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Escargot Fereikos
Who would have thought that those cute creatures that were entertaining us when we were little kids would be now such an important part of our lives, both personally and professionally? Maria and her sister Penny founded Fereikos in 2007. During the years they invest in R&D in order to develop new methods and know how in the farming sector and innovative products. Not only they did revolutionize the snail farming, but while doing this they have developed a new business model for the primary sector. Maria and Penny believe in synergies with people and companies that share the same values such as: – Continuous improvement – Innovation – Environmental responsibility – Respect of tradition – Promote culinary excellence – Promote a healthy Mediterranean diet and nutrition. Their mission is to deliver certified products of different snail species all year around while maintaining highest quality standards. Fereikos has been honored with several awards for the services and products.
Interview with Maria Vlachou from Fereikos
Tell us a little bit about your company. When and how did you start your business? How did you decide to get involved in the food industry?
Fereikos was founded in Αncient Corinth, Greece by Maria and Penny Vlachos. The company's name is derived from two ancient Greek words – "fero" – to carry, and "oikos" – house, which when combined, translates literally as "I carry my own house", an apt description of the snail.
After many years of studies and accumulating experience by working abroad, we decided to return to Greece and start something fresh and innovative.
We would like to know more about the ingredients you use in your Greek food products. Where do you find them? Which are criteria by which you choose them, and how important are the raw materials for you?
Fereikos manages all the production procedure of snails from beginning to end. We collaborate with 207 snail farms in Greece, who faithfully follow the know-how and the necessary quality controls. Then the snails are collected by hand, chosen and standardized in our premises.
What potential do you think that Greek food products have in the global market?
Thanks to the very good weather conditions that we have in Greece, we are lucky enough to produce products of excellent quality. Our products form part of the Mediterranean diet, they are certified and they are a great advocate of our country in the foreign market.
What are the most important challenges that a Greek food producer has to face today? And apart from that, what do you love the most about your business?
There isn't a day when we don't have to face new challenges, but this is part of doing business. The important thing is to overcome these challenges. We believe that anyone who has a certain goal, who listens and understands the needs of his customers and above all, loves what he does, can have success.
What do you think makes Greek food products special? Can you pick out and present us the ones you think are more interesting?
Considering the fact that we all live in a very quick pace and we hardly have any free time available for anyone. We need simple to make, easy but healthy meals. So we inspiration from favourite and traditional recipes and we prepared ready meals which have the snail as their main ingredient, such as risottos, pasta, starters and sauces.
Why did you decide to put your products in a MontlyFlavors subscription box? We would like you to send a message to our box subscribers, in and outside of Greece.
We feel that the MonthlyFlavors box is a great means to promote quality Greek products abroad and help make them part of consumers' everyday meals. Our slogan is "Home sweet home", this is why we want to invite you to taste our homemade products. Because, just like the snail, we all know that there is no better place than home.


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EmblemHealth CEO Karen Ignagni told employees Tuesday that "several hundred" IT and operations workers will be laid off as a result of a decision to hire services firm Cognizant.
The announcement came just as IT employees at the New York-based insurer began an effort to convince the firm not to move the work to an outsourcer.
Ignagni explained her decision in a video to employees that was posted on YouTube by attorney Sara Blackwell. The Florida attorney, who is representing displaced Disney IT workers, has been helping the EmblemHealth IT employees organize.
The employees are planning a protest around noon today at the company's office in New York City.
But it seems the protest will not yield its desired effect. "This modernization is crucial for Emblem's future," said Ignagni, in the video.
Two employees, in an interview this weekend, said the IT staff was well aware of EmblemHealth's effort to move the IT work to Cognizant, a U.S.-based firm that is among the largest users of H-1B workers. But the employees also believed the contract had not been signed and there was time to convince the firm to let its own staff do the work. Ignagni, apparently, rejected the idea.
On Tuesday -- one day after the employees made their effort public -- the company notified them of the layoff.
"It is an awful day for hundreds and hundreds of EmblemHealth employees in New York," wrote Blackwell on her blog. She had been in touch with workers. "They are being fired in 90 days. Before they are fired they will have to train their foreign replacements."
In the video, Ignagni said that EmblemHealth has "come to realize that building our own technology would require hundreds of millions of dollars and require time that we didn't have."
Ignagni said Cognizant and the technology of its subsidiary, TriZetto Corp., a healthcare consulting and software firm, are already widely used in the health insurance industry.
"This move to a modernized platform will no longer require the level of staffing we now have to maintain the old system," Ignagni said. "Several hundred IT and operations positions will be eliminated," she said.
Some will be offered jobs with Cognizant, but if employees refuse to accept a job offer they will lose their severance, said employees.
In the IT services industry today, both India-based and U.S.-based firms run large service centers overseas. The contractors bring in new systems, but they also conduct much of the IT work in low-wage regions around the globe. This hybrid model -- doing some of the work in the U.S. but some of it overseas -- helps cut costs, as does the elimination of U.S. employees. This business model relies heavily on the use of H-1B workers.


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This week is all about crowd-pleasing recipes, whether you're looking for ways to spice up roasted vegetables or you're craving something sweet. We're also sharing video tutorials you won't want to miss, from healthy baking tips to creating a Custom Cook recipe on your Brava! Check back every Tuesday to get the latest new releases.
New Custom Cook Recipes: Click the + symbol on these recipes to send them directly to your Brava!
- Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Tahini Dressing: Looking for ways to switch up roasted vegetables? Save this recipe from Brava Chef Erin! Roasted cauliflower gets a punch of flavor with a lemon and tahini dressing in this easy, flavorful recipe. Once the cauliflower is done roasting on the Brava Metal Tray, drizzle with dressing and top with raisins, pistachios, and fresh herbs to serve.
- Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo): Arroz con Pollo is a savory dish of chicken, rice, vegetables, and spices with origins spanning from Spain to the Dominican Republic. Chef George Duran makes this dish in his Brava Chef's Pan for an easy dinner any night of the week!
- Flourless Chocolate Soufflé: Brava Chef Travis made flourless chocolate soufflés regularly while working in the pastry department of fine dining restaurants. Now, he's adapted the recipe for anyone to make on the Brava Metal Tray! Soufflés are famously tricky to make at home because many people open their ovens to check on them while baking, which causes them to collapse. With Brava, simply follow the recipe and press that green button! No need to open the door while baking since you can check the progress of your soufflés on your app or on your Brava touch-screen. Save this dessert recipe for the next time that sweet tooth strikes.
New Videos:
- Brava Brownie Bakeoff: Brava Chef Annie and Chef Vanessa Musi, a professional pastry chef with an emphasis on healthy baking, went live on Instagram to bake brownies together, two different ways. Chef Annie baked Brava's classic Brownie recipe while Chef Vanessa baked her famous Paleo brownie recipe – both baked in the Brava Square Pan. Watch the replay starting at 2 minutes in to learn how to make both recipes and learn more about baking in the Brava!
- Brava Custom Cook Tutorial: Brava's unique Custom Cook feature allows anyone to create their own Brava recipes, share them, and download other owner's Custom Cooks. Customers have been asking for a tutorial on this popular feature, and Brava Chef Andrew went live to break down everything you need to know! Watch his replay to get the scoop, and tune in Wednesday at 2pm PT for his next live tutorial episode.
- Brava Shrimp Scampi: Shrimp Scampi is a popular dish at Italian restaurants, and Chef George Duran makes it easier than ever to make in the Brava! Shrimp, garlic, butter, and fresh herbs come together for a quick and easy dinner on the Brava Metal Tray. Serve over pasta, or with some crusty baguette slices to soak up all of that delicious leftover sauce on the tray!
New Ingredients:
Ingredient Changes:
- Added 4,5, and 6 Zones full options to the Butternut Squash ingredient.
- You can now cook 2 full trays of Butternut Squash when using the 1/2 inch pieces cut option.
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2.1.3 otherwise howsoever arising out of the provision by ScuttleButt.co.uk of any Service here under unless on account of breach of contract or negligence by ScuttleButt.co.uk; and/or
2.1.4 any breach by You of any of Your obligations in this Agreement
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3.2 You acknowledge and accept that to enable ScuttleButt.co.uk properly to provide the Services You must co-operate with ScuttleButt.co.uk as required by ScuttleButt.co.uk and, in particular:-
3.2.1 You must provide ScuttleButt.co.uk with accurate details of Your e-mail and physical addresses and promptly notify ScuttleButt.co.uk in writing of any alterations thereto from time to time;
3.2.2 obtain the consent of individuals whose personal data are to be held on a domain name register or are otherwise provided to ScuttleButt.co.uk.
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4.3 ScuttleButt.co.uk shall not be liable for any services, products supplied by any third party. Scuttlebutt.co.uk is not liable for any issues arising from information and material property including video and photographs supplied by the advertisers as it is accepted in good faith to be free from intellectual property rights and copy-rights.
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4.6 Subject to Clause 4.7 below, no matter how many claims are made and whatever the basis of such claims, ScuttleButt.co.uk maximum aggregate liability to You under or in connection with this Agreement in respect of any direct loss (or any other loss to the extent that such loss is not excluded by Clauses 4.1-4.5 above, Clause 8.4 below or otherwise) whether such claim arises in contract or in tort shall not exceed a sum equal to twice the Fees paid by You during the then previous 12 months.
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4.9 ScuttleButt.co.uk will not be liable to for any damages or loss caused by software supplied and installed by You on any server owned or leased by ScuttleButt.co.uk., regardless of the method of software installation.
5.1 ScuttleButt.co.uk may terminate this Agreement and/or suspend any of the Services which it provides to You by notice in writing (including email to Your most recently supplied email address) with immediate effect if:
5.1.1 You are in breach of any of Your obligations under this Agreement (including without limitation, failure to pay sums due to ScuttleButt.co.uk by the due date);
5.1.2 You are a company and a resolution is passed for Your winding up or a petition for Your liquidation is presented; or
5.1.3 You are an individual and a petition for bankruptcy is presented against it; or
5.1.4 a receiver or liquidator (where You are a company) or (where You are an individual) a trustee in bankruptcy is appointed over You or any of Your assets; or
5.1.5 You propose or enter into any arrangement or composition with or for Your creditors (including any voluntary arrangement).
5.2 In the event that any of the circumstances identified in Clause 5.1 arises, ScuttleButt.co.uk shall have the option to terminate this Agreement as regards all Services provided or to be provided or only as regards that Service or those Services in respect of which the breach is considered by ScuttleButt.co.uk to have been committed; and
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5.4 In the event that You would like to terminate the services supplied by ScuttleButt.co.uk for circumstances unrelated to those identified in Clause 5.1, You must provide to ScuttleButt.co.uk a minimum of 14 days written notice of your intention to terminate this Agreement.
5.5 Upon termination of services and/ or agreement as per Clause 5.4, You must make payment for outstanding invoices or charges due from the supply of services by ScuttleButt.co.uk up to the date of termination.
5.6 In the event that the AUP is breached, ScuttleButt.co.uk will terminate the service with immediate effect and without further obligation or liability to You. In light of Clause 5.1 to 5.4, only Clause 5.5 shall be applicable in the event of an immediate termination .
5.7 In the event that ScuttleButt.co.uk resumes any of the Services which it has suspended or terminated, it reserves the right to charge a resumption fee in accordance with its then current charges.
6.1 Each of the parties agrees (subject to Clauses 6.2 and 6.3) not to:
6.1.1 disclose any Confidential Information received from the other party; or
6.1.2 make any use of any such Confidential Information other than for the purposes of performance of this Agreement.
6.2 Each party may disclose Confidential Information received from the other to
its responsible employees, consultants, subcontractors or suppliers who need to receive the information in the course of performance of this Agreement.
6.3 The confidentiality obligations under Clause 6.1 shall not apply to any information which:
6.3.1 is or subsequently becomes available to the general public other than through a breach by the receiving party; or
6.3.2 is already known to the receiving party before disclosure by the disclosing party;
6.3.3 is developed through the independent efforts of the receiving party; or
6.3.4 the receiving party rightfully receives from a third party without restriction as to use.
7.1 Subject to Clause 7.2, this written Agreement together with the Schedules hereto and any other expressly incorporated document constitute the entire agreement between the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof and neither party has relied on any representation made by the other party unless such representation is expressly included herein. Nothing in this Clause 7.1 shall relieve either party of liability for fraudulent misrepresentations and neither party shall be entitled to any remedy for either any negligent or innocent misrepresentation except to the extent (if any) that a court or arbitrator may allow reliance on the same as being fair and reasonable.
7.2 No change, alteration or modification to this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and deemed to have been accepted by both parties.
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7.4 Your rights and obligations under this Agreement are personal to You and You undertake that You shall not, without the prior written consent of ScuttleButt.co.uk, assign, lease, charge, sub-license, or otherwise transfer such rights and obligations in whole or in part.
7.5 ScuttleButt.co.uk reserves the right to subcontract any of the work required to fulfil its obligations here under.
7.6 Any notice given pursuant hereto may be served personally or sent by email, prepaid registered letter or recorded delivery to the addresses given here above. Such notice shall be deemed to have been duly served upon and received by the addressee, when served personally, at the time of such service, when sent by email to the last known email address of the addressee, 24 hours after despatch or, when posted, 48 hours after the same shall have been put into the post correctly addressed and prepaid.
7.7 Neither party shall be liable for any loss suffered by the other party or be deemed to be in default for any delays or failures in performance here under (other than in relation to payment) resulting from acts or causes beyond its reasonable control or from any acts of God, acts or regulations of any governmental or supranational authority.
7.8 ScuttleButt.co.uk carries out data backups (excluding email) for use by ScuttleButt.co.uk. in the event of systems failure. ScuttleButt.co.uk does not provide data restoration facilities for individual customers. Even though every effort is made to ensure data is backed up correctly ScuttleButt.co.uk accepts no responsibility for data loss, email loss or corruptions. The client is strongly advised to keep backups of ALL data.
7.9 Any delay or forbearance by either party in enforcing any provisions of this Agreement or any of its rights here under shall not be construed as a waiver of such provision or right thereafter to enforce the same.
7.10 Clause headings have been included in this Agreement for convenience only and shall not be considered part of, or be used in interpreting, this Agreement.
7.11 This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of England and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales.
Together with the terms of Section A above, the terms set out in this Section B identify the extent of the domain name registration and transfer services provided by ScuttleButt.co.uk and the Client's obligations in relation thereto.
8.1 You recognise and accept that:-
8.2 ScuttleButt.co.uk reserves the right to reject any request by You to register any particular domain name or to discontinue processing such a request if ScuttleButt.co.uk considers such application might expose ScuttleButt.co.uk to legal or other proceedings.
8.3 Subject to Clause 8.17, the extent of ScuttleButt.co.uk hosting service in relation to the registration of domain names is:-
8.3.1 to forward Your application to the appropriate Registry;
8.3.2 to provide administrative support in securing the registration.
8.4 Subject to using its reasonable endeavours to contact You prior to the domain name registration renewal date(s) at the e-mail address most recently provided by You pursuant to Clause 3.2.1, ScuttleButt.co.uk will have no involvement in, or responsibility for Your use or retention of a domain name once registered;
8.5 Where You require ScuttleButt.co.uk to enable a transfer of a domain name from the existing registrar to ScuttleButt.co.uk, You undertake to notify Your existing registrar and do everything required to facilitate the transfer.
8.6 For the avoidance of doubt and in addition to the provisions of Clause 4.1-4.9 above, in no circumstances will ScuttleButt.co.uk be liable to You for any loss of profit, business or anticipated savings suffered by You on account of a failure to obtain or loss of a domain name;
8.7 ScuttleButt.co.uk makes no warranty or representation of any kind in relation to the likelihood or otherwise of a particular domain name application being successful because domain name registries retain the right at their discretion to register or refuse to register a domain name applied for by ScuttleButt.co.uk. on Your behalf;
8.8 Your use of the domain name once registered may be challenged by a third party; if so, or if any other dispute arises the procedures laid down by the relevant registry will apply and these may include the suspension or revocation of a Your application for a domain name or the registration of a domain name allocated to You and ScuttleButt.co.uk. will have no responsibility or involvement in relation thereto;
8.9 It is Your responsibility to pay any and all renewal charges to the relevant registry in respect of each domain name registered by ScuttleButt.co.uk on Your behalf;
8.10 Domain names are registered on a first come, first served basis;
8.11 The registration of a domain name does not confer any legal rights to a name or its use and any disputes between You and a third party are to be settled using normal legal methods. ScuttleButt.co.uk 'will not be drawn into any such argument or dispute in any circumstances;
8.12 An application for the registration of a domain name cannot be treated as having been successful until You are issued with a "Registration Certificate" from the relevant registry. You are advised not to take any action in respect of a requested domain name until such a certificate has been issued to You.
8.13 You warrant to ScuttleButt.co.uk that:-
8.14 All information provided by You to ScuttleButt.co.uk is true and correct, and that any additions or alterations thereto in the future will also be true and correct;
8.15 You have the legal right to apply for and use the domain name(s) as a Website address;
8.16 The domain name(s) and its use as a Website address does not and will not infringe the Intellectual Property Rights or any other rights of a third party
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8.18 ScuttleButt.co.uk will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that any application by You for registration and/or transfer of a domain name from Your current registrar to ScuttleButt.co.uk is successfully completed. However, if for any reason beyond ScuttleButt.co.uk reasonable control, the application or transfer is rejected or unsuccessful, ScuttleButt.co.uk reserves the right to cover its costs by retaining any payments received from You.
9.1 Whilst ScuttleButt.co.uk will use its reasonable endeavours to provide these services as detailed on the pages referred to above, ScuttleButt.co.uk is dependent on equipment provided by third parties and therefore outside of ScuttleButt.co.uk control and to this extent, ScuttleButt.co.uk is not liable for any, Downtime, interruption to or other problems with these services.
9.2 ScuttleButt.co.uk provide a standard connectivity uptime of 99.9%. In certain circumstances this may vary dependant upon the level Support provided, therefore You should refer to Your Service Level Agreement.
10.1 ScuttleButt.co.uk will use its reasonable endeavours to maintain continuity of bandwidth availability indicated in the Order Form. However, ScuttleButt.co.uk is not responsible for any Downtime, connectivity or other problems which are outside of its reasonable control.
10.2 ScuttleButt.co.uk will not provide any services to monitor the used amount of bandwidth for any client. It is Your responsibility to monitor and ensure that you do not overuse your allocated bandwidth usage.
10.3 ScuttleButt.co.uk is entitled to produce for its own records a report to monitor any monthly bandwidth over-uses. If it is shown from that report that You have exceeded your allowed bandwidth allocation, ScuttleButt.co.uk 'hosting' reserves the right to decide whether to calculate the bandwidth used and charge You for the overused bandwidth for that particular month or period.
11.1 ScuttleButt.co.uk. offers high-limit or unlimited amounts of disk space and/or other resources, such as bandwidth transfer, email or FTP accounts.
11.2 It is acknowledged that any single account is entitled to utilise the server resources, within reason, up to what is allotted or by what is physically available. If resources become scarce, ScuttleButt.co.uk reserves the right to limit users of the affected machine to a lower limit to preserve the effectiveness of the service for all users. If a particular user is in extreme excess of what the average users of the machine have in use (actually used) of their resource allotments, that customer may be asked to remove content, cut resource usage, or relocate to a dedicated service provider. This policy only applies to web sites that are considered to be abusive in service, disk space or resource consumption and where it is evident that the "fair-use" of resources among customers has been breached, particularly in regards to disk space, bandwidth or CPU processing power utilisation. Additionally, web sites that are found to contain either/or no html documents, a large number of unlinked files are subject to warning, suspension or cancellation at the sole discretion of ScuttleButt.co.uk.
SECTION F - Spam and Unsolicited Commercial Email (UCE) Policy
12.1 ScuttleButt.co.uk takes a zero tolerance approach to the sending of Unsolicited Commercial Email (UCE) or SPAM through our network and services.
12.2 Customers of ScuttleButt.co.uk may not use, or permit others to use, our network to partake in UCE distribution. Customers of ScuttleButt.co.uk may not host or permit hosting of sites or information that is advertised by UCE from other networks.
12.3 Upon notification of an alleged violation of our SPAM policy, ScuttleButt.co.uk will initiate an immediate investigation. During the investigation, ScuttleButt.co.uk may restrict customer access to the network to prevent further violations. Subscriber will thereafter be advised of the situation. If a subscriber is found to be in violation of this Terms Of Service, ScuttleButt.co.uk may, at its sole discretion, unilaterally restrict, suspend or terminate the violating customer's account. Further, ScuttleButt.co.uk reserves the right to pursue civil remedies for any costs associated with the investigation of a substantiated policy violation. ScuttleButt.co.uk will notify law enforcement officials if the violation is believed to be a criminal offence.


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Ridesharing: Competitor Comparison
Dec 07, 2018Many companies around the world offer ridesharing services. Platforms such as Uber, Lyft (U.S.A.), Didi Chuxing (China) and Ola (India) are disrupting the automobile sector with their innovative smart mobility solutions and services. In this report, we present a competitive landscape by comparing the patent portfolios of three major ridesharing companies – Uber, Lyft and Didi Chuxing.


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PGA Champions Tour's Allianz Championship to Tee off Friday, February 11th.
JM Lexus Underwrites Opening Day General Admission Tickets Making Event Free and Open To the Public
02/11/2011, 9:00 am
The Old Course at Broken Sound Club
2401 Willow Springs Dr. Boca Raton, FL 33496
The first round of championship play to take place for the three-day Allianz Championship – the first of the PGA Champions Tour's tournaments in this year's early-season Florida swing – brings the legendary champions of golf to Boca Raton for a celebrated tournament and drives all net proceeds to Boca Raton Regional Hospital. This year's roster includes champions Tour pros Bernhard Langer, Nick Price, Tom Lehman, Corey Pavin, Fred Couples, Paul Azinger and tour rookies Kenny Perry, Mark Calcavecchia, and Steve Lowery who will compete for the $1.7 million tournament purse with the Golf Channel televising live all three rounds of the Allianz Championship from The Old Course at Broken Sound Club.
*General Admission FREE: tickets generously underwritten by JM Lexus
*Partners Club Pass $50 (16th Green Tent Seating: good for any one day Friday through Sunday)
*Executive Skybox $175 (18th Green Tent with refreshments and VIP parking pass: good for any one day Wed- Sunday)
*Executive Skybox Week Long Pass $750 (18th Green Tent with refreshments and VIP parking pass: good for all days Wed- Sunday)


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When I was about fifteen, I found Edmund Wilson's Axel's Castle in a library. It was my introduction to literary modernism, and their progenitors, the French symbolists. Over time I would read most of the authors to whom Wilson was my accidental host: Yeats, Joyce, Proust, Valery, Eliot, Stein. In time, I would find other guides to the great modernist canon. But the symbol of Axel's Castle would remain as a ghostly survivor of my initiation into high culture.
There was nothing in the outward circumstances of my teenage life that would have led me to value the pursuit of writing as a form of symbolist transcendence of mundane reality. My parents were primarily interested in science, but with an occasional indulgence of Rilke and Hopkins. I spent much of my childhood reading Wisden, and playing cricket, in the forlorn dream of overcoming my physical limitations to become a professional cricketer. My maths teacher at school, impressed with my talent with trigonometry, algebra and arithmetic, urged me to become an actuary. I had no literary friends – few friends really – except perhaps two girls, whose literary tastes involved a love of Leonard Cohen songs, which I could not share, and who I have never seen again since high school
But inwardly, as the pain of my family breakdown, my mother's madness, my father's greed and grandiosity compounded, I grasped for the symbols of inner experience beyond the real. So, Axel's Castle became my symbol of a higher inner life. But it was and has long been an oppressive illusion because I could never live like the disdainful aristocrats of the soul imagined in Comte de Villiers de l'Isle-Adam's lonely, isolated tower: "Living? our servants will do that for us." Nor could I ever bring together around me the salon of the spurned genius, Mallarmé, who puffed smokescreens between himself and reality, and engaged in the most radical experimentations with the limits of poetry, its incarnation in the letter and its instantiation by chance. And Nerval's ecstatic transportation into madness frightened me, as for years I would help my mother find her way to treatment amidst her hypomanic fantasies. The dream of Axel's Castle took me on a night journey of enriching torment, but left in my catatonic fear of its denouement: the suicide pact and the renunciation of life.
The lonely, gothic occult tower took me down a path with many waystations of self- destruction; but ultimately it was a path that opened into a clearing, where I learned to write in my own way. And now that I have shaken off its magic, it is time perhaps again for me to walk with my pen into the great forest again.
The strange thing too, as I write these words of reflection prompted by this persistent memory, is that I have begun to doubt whether I ever read Axel's Castle at all. Certainly I have never read Comte de Villiers de l'Isle-Adam's Axel, from which the archetype that has ruled my literary life was born. But now I wonder if it was only ever in a footnote reference in a compendium volume of studies on modernism, edited by Malcolm Bradbury, which was really the book I acquired at fifteen from the library, where I was captivated by the symbolism of Axel's Castle. So all that I imagined in that title truly only came from my preexisting imagination, and I have long imprisoned myself in one of my own illusions.
It is like the Borges story, Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius, that labyrinthine story, in which the narrator tells of the history of Tlön which he discovered – through the "conjunction of a mirror and an encyclopaedia" – in a single edition of the Encyclopaedia of Tlön. Except that he reveals in his narrative, no-one else can find this edition of a book to which he has devoted much of his scholarly life.
already a fictitious past occupies in our memories the place of another, a past of which we know nothing with certainty – not even that it is false…. A scattered dynasty of solitary men has changed the face of the world. Their task continues. If our forecasts are not in error, a hundred years from now someone will discover the hundred volumes of the Second Encyclopaedia of Tlön. (Borges, Labyrinths pp. 41-42)