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The Government has set up a task force to assess the impact of a landmark tribunal ruling that overtime should be taken into account when holiday pay is calculated, which has paved the way for payouts worth thousands of pounds to workers.
Unions welcomed a decision by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) on test cases which could lead to claims by hundreds of thousands of workers who do overtime.
The outcome sent "shockwaves" through industry, with companies warning they face a huge bill which could put some out of business.
The Unite union said the ruling secured justice for workers who had been "short-changed" by not having overtime count towards holiday pay, although it insisted it did not open the flood gates because claims will be limited.
The judgments ruled that the calculation of holiday pay based on working time regulations introduced in 1998 was not correct and must now include overtime and can include backdated claims.
The tribunal ruled on two cases relating to the UK's interpretation of the Working Time Directive - one involving electricians, scaffolders and semi-skilled operatives who worked on a project at the West Burton power station site in Nottinghamshire for Amec and Hertel, and one involving road maintenance firm Bear Scotland.
Unite said their members consistently worked overtime, but that was not included in holiday pay, meaning they received "considerably less" pay when on holiday compared with when they were working.
Unite executive director for legal services Howard Beckett said: "Up until now some workers who are required to do overtime have been penalised for taking the time off they are entitled to. This ruling not only secures justice for our members who were short-changed, but means employers have got to get their house in order.
"Employers will now have to include overtime in calculating holiday pay, and those that don't should be under no illusion that Unite will fight to ensure that our members receive their full entitlement."
More than nine in 10 manufacturers are set to see payroll costs "spiral" as a result of the ruling, the manufacturers' organisation EEF warned.
The group said over two-thirds of manufacturers estimate that the change to holiday pay calculations will add more than 3% to their current payroll costs, while two out of five anticipate an increase of at least 5%.
Firms will have little option but to factor the additional costs into future pay negotiations and to reduce overtime, while one in four could cut jobs, said the EEF.
"The findings demonstrate the scale of the issue for British manufacturers, who are being punished for adhering to, or even exceeding, UK legal requirements. The decision to apply stringent new EU laws on how holiday pay should be calculated will require employers across Europe to now factor in additional payments such as overtime and commission," said the EEF, which welcomed the announcement of a task force.
Head of employment policy Tim Thomas said: "It's clear that many businesses will now be left facing difficult choices, despite having always complied with UK law, and there is a real danger that this ruling could ultimately hit jobs, pay and future investment."
Andrew Stones, employment partner at international law firm Squire Patton Boggs, who led the appeals on behalf of two of the employers in this case, said: "The entire business community has kept a very close eye on these appeals, given both the range of issues being considered and the shared concern amongst employers of the potential impact of historic holiday pay claims. Those concerns should largely be alleviated following the judgment of the Employment Appeal Tribunal today.
"Although opinions are mixed and we do not agree with some of the findings, we are pleased with the limits put in place on retroactive claims. The EAT has really limited the scope for different holiday pay periods to be linked together as one ongoing series of deductions for historic claims. This finding will significantly limit the scope for such claims in the future and the flowing potential liability for companies.
"While there are likely to be many businesses across the country, both big and small, that are still concerned about how this judgment could impact them, this is a very significant and positive finding for employers worried about retrospective liability.
"In terms of what employers should be doing now, it seems sensible to wait and see if any of the parties appeal. Nevertheless, employers may wish to begin considering how the findings affect the way in which they are currently calculating holiday pay."
CBI director-general John Cridland said: "This is a real blow to UK businesses now facing the prospect of punitive costs potentially running into billions of pounds - and not all will survive, which could mean significant job losses.
"These cases are creating major uncertainty for businesses and impacting on investment and resourcing decisions.
"This judgment must be challenged. We need the UK Government to step up its defence of the current UK law, and use its powers to limit any retrospective liability that firms may face."
Business Secretary Vince Cable said: "Government will review the judgment in detail as a matter of urgency. To properly understand the financial exposure employers face, we have set up a task force of representatives from Government and business to discuss how we can limit the impact on business. The group will convene shortly to discuss the judgment.
"Employers and workers can also contact the Acas helpline for free and confidential advice."
Adam Marshall, executive director of policy and public affairs at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: "This ruling is damaging for businesses across the UK. Firms could be at risk of incurring significant financial losses, which could force them to close their doors altogether.
"Managers across Britain are now in the difficult position of having to carry out more complex calculations for holiday pay, estimating overtime and commission rates of staff on holidays. This expanded definition of 'pay' is so ludicrous that the Government itself has argued against it. No business should have to pay more than base salary during holiday periods, unless they elect to do so.
"What businesses fear most is that these judgments will open the door to backdated claims, which could run into the billions. Firms which have complied with existing regulations are shocked by the thought of having to backpay holiday entitlements - a change they could not have predicted.
"The pressure being placed on businesses by both the British tribunals and European courts on the issue of holiday pay is becoming unbearable. After the worst recession in living memory, with many companies working to reverse pay cuts and invest in their employees, giant new pay claims could be a huge blow to their growth prospects."
TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said: "Failing to count overtime when calculating holiday pay is quite simply wrong. This ruling marks a victory for people who work long and hard to make a living, and who deserve to be properly paid when they take their well-earned leave.
"Scaremongering about the possible impact of this ruling is irresponsible. British business is far more robust than some of its spokespeople would admit. It's worth remembering that in 1999 a change in the law meant that six million people gained more holiday entitlements, and businesses easily absorbed the increase and employment continued to rise."
Brian Gordon, managing director of Bear Scotland, said: "We are disappointed at the decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal. We believe that we were complying with UK law and common industry practice as some of the employees concerned brought their cases following Tupe transfer from other employers.
"We believe that this interpretation of the Working Time Directive is significant for all UK employers, public and private, and we will reflect on our position before considering how to respond."
John Allan, chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses, said: "Today's ruling leaves many questions unanswered. It has the potential to be very damaging to small businesses, presenting a real risk of small firms being forced to close down if faced by retrospective claims.
"Clearly it would be desperately unjust to expect businesses to pay retrospective compensation for how they calculated holiday pay when they were fully compliant with the law as it was understood at the time."
Chris Laverty, restructuring partner at KPMG, said: "This ruling will send shockwaves through the British business community and some will be landed with a bill that will materially affect their longer term solvency.
"There is no doubt that this correction must be assessed and paid quickly to maintain the goodwill and morale of staff. However, we must not be naive: this ruling will have long-term consequences for the health of UK businesses. In order to balance the books, many may need to shelve investment plans in the short term to enable them to pay this bill. This will dampen growth and potentially impact their competitiveness on the world stage."
Business groups had feared that workers would be allowed to claim backdated pay to 1998, but under the ruling limits will be placed on claims.
Prime Minister David Cameron's official spokesman said the Government had "concerns in regard to the potential cost to businesses" of the ruling.
"That is why the Government was party to the proceedings and why Vince Cable has set up the group which will bring together the Government and representatives of businesses, including the Federation of Small Businesses, to look at the potential detailed consequences of the ruling," said the spokesman.
Unison general secretary Dave Prentis said: "The Government's decision to set up a task force consisting entirely of employers' organisations reeks of a whitewash before the first meeting. It is vital that any task force has the confidence of employees, so we are calling on the Business Secretary to put together a truly representative panel including trade unions."


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Then said David, Will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men into the hand of Saul? And the LORD said, They will deliver thee up. 1Samuel 23:12 KJV
Then David said, "Will the men of Keilah surrender me and my men into the hand of Saul?" And the LORD said, "They will surrender you." 1Samuel 23:12 NASB
Betrayal by those we love or have helped is one of the bitterest experiences in life. Few of us have known it; God has graciously shielded us from it. David, who in so many ways prefigures for us the life of His Greater Son, knew several occasions of betrayal. He was not preserved from this.
David and his men had received a report of the Philistine invasion of Keilah; the threshing-floor was being robbed and the sustenance of the people was being taken. David, with his shepherd heart, inquired of the Lord if he should leave the safety and confines of the cave in Adullam, and venture out to save the people. His men, averse to the danger, caused him to ask again. The will of the Lord was clear. He was to go.
He risked his life and the life of his men to rescue the city from Philistine oppression, slaying them with "a great slaughter." One would have expected victory parades and recognition by the city. But it was the opposite. David, hearing that Saul was aware of his whereabouts, inquired if the men of Keilah would deliver him up to Saul. When the reply from the Lord through Abiathar was given, it must have smote David's heart. Those whom he had helped were only concerned with themselves and with currying the favor of Saul.
Immediately following this, the Ziphites conspire with Saul to deliver David. Only the hand of God delivered David from Saul on this occasion (1Samuel 23:27-29).
We can understand the feelings of David when betrayed. Perhaps a few readers can identify with the intense grief occasioned by betrayal. But all this must fade in comparison to the sorrows known by the Man of Sorrows. He had fed the 5,000, healed many, and blessed all. Yet He was unwanted. He had "supported" Judas, given him the honor of being the treasurer of the band, empowered him to perform miracles, and shown the full measure of grace and kindness to him that only the Savior could. Yet after years in His company, eating of His bread, hearing His words, and viewing His deeds of grace and power, Judas betrayed Him.
While the pictures of betrayal are similar, there is one huge contrast to consider. The Lord Jesus knew from the beginning who would betray Him (John 6:64). Yet, day by day, He sought to bless and provide for Judas; day by day He moved in the company of man who would eventually value Him for the price of a dead slave (Ex 21:32). That foreknowledge did not make the betrayal any less painful; it intensified it.
Notice how the two events mentioned above are sandwiched around the incident where Jonathan comes to strengthen David's hands (vv 16-18). God gave David assurance in the midst of men plotting for his life.


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So here I stand on the brink of basing. Having completed the modeling portion of my group I now have to figure out a basing scheme. One of the things I wanted to do is make them really scenic and dynamic so that they add a lot to the models. However, I have to remember that I will eventually incorporate these into a larger Orc & Goblin army later this year and I don't want to make something so overly complicated that I can't recreate it months from now or so complicated I don't want to recreate it 150 more times before eventually finishing my army.
I've done a number of different basing schemes on my armies that I already own. To help me think about I've charted what I've done and some pro's/con's of them. I've also taking a picture of some models from each army below for examples.
Dwarfs - Painted Sand with Static Grass
- Pro: Paint to whatever color wanted, points for dual textures
- Con: Time Consuming, pretty standard or common
- Pro: Matched a theme I wanted, looked different
- Con: Lost points for no texture, very time consuming
- Pro: Unique and different, matched the them I wanted, looked cool
- Con: Lost points for mismatching bases, very time consuming, must pin all models to planking
- Pro: Quick and easy
- Con: Personally disappointed with look in the end
So looking through here there's a couple I can easily toss out. I really was disappointed in the powder flock on the Bretonnia army. I've seen people use this flock before and make it look good; but I just didn't like it so I will very likely not be using it ever again. Also, the bases of my Skaven which I painted cobblestone to match the theme I wanted took a long time to paint all the lines for the stones and even though I think it took just as long as any other form of basing I actually often lose out on paint points for having bases without texture so I won't be duplicating that.
That leaves me down to painted sand with statics and something overly unique like stained wood, etc… I've seen some very nice bases done by many people that combine either of these techniques. Honestly I'd like to try some Jim Wappel type basing with carved bases from Sculpy and cork (pictured below) but that's a bit overmuch for me.
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Is the new rule for having a visa for new born baby which requires the father to earn a minimum monthly salary of KD 450 already being implemented?
My husband iznil amal salary is only KD 150, but his actual salary is KD 235. For me my iznil amal salary is KD 200, but my actual salary is KD 250.
Can we process the visa of my son? He was born last June 26, 2017. In case we can't make a visa what are the consequences. And how much our penalty. I hope you can help us to process his visa even just for one year. Thank you
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Answer: The KD 450 monthly salary rule has been in force for some time now. How much you earn monthly is of no relevance to the issue. What matters is how much your husband earns in a month. From the f igures you gave, your husband falls far below the minimum salary required to sponsor the baby which should have been done within sixty days after the baby's birth. As things stand now, the baby's stay in Kuwait is now illegal as the sixty-day time frame has elapsed.
In order not to prolong the illegal stay of the child in Kuwait, we advise that you take immediate steps to send him out of Kuwait or risk paying a heavy penalty for being on the wrong side of the law. The Legal Clinic is only a forum to offer advice but we have nothing to do in processing visas.


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Making the World More Inclusive, One Stanford Student at a Time
The students at Stanford University's Hasso Plattner Institute of Design had four weeks and a challenge: Develop a product or experience that translated the "magic" of Magical Bridge's inclusive playgrounds to the public school playground.
There were big questions to contemplate, most obviously around price point. School districts have nowhere near the $4 million dollars that private donors gave to build the Magical Bridge playground in Palo Alto. Was there a low-cost solution out there to serve the children who are often left out at recess? They needed to come up with alternatives for children who want to play outside but are sensitive to loud noises, use a wheelchair, lack the muscle strength to grip monkey bars — or have any number of special needs that make typical school playgrounds unwelcoming.
The student teams at the design school (known as the "d.school") were matched with public and private schools where they observed recess, interviewed students and teachers and tested prototypes. In their final presentations, the proposed solutions included compact cardboard games that children could set up without instructions; multi-sensory retreats for children who would enjoy a brief escape from the action; and sound experiences for kids to make their own soothing music, either together or solo.
The Magical Bridge Foundation got the chance to provide one of the real-world projects for the d.school's Design Thinking Studio this winter, after David M. Kelley, the founder of global design firm IDEO and the founder of the d.school, toured the Magical Bridge playground with Magical Bridge Founder Olenka Villarreal.
"It is humbling that these bright minds from Stanford are coming to study our playground design," Villarreal said. "While not all these students may elect to become architects and designers, working with us leaves them with a new perspective about the many members of our community who continue to be left out. In the years we have worked with students, we have seen some profound reactions to our work."
Even as the Magical Bridge Foundation raises millions of dollars for new regional playgrounds in Redwood City, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and Morgan Hill, Villarreal and co-founder Jill Asher always have bigger ideas percolating.
They know their impact reaches far beyond building playgrounds. Through every interaction with a family, an executive, a world leader, or a student, the foundation continues to transform how people think about inclusivity.
At the final presentations of the d.school class, Magical Bridge staff members offered feedback on the prototypes and reminded students that there are always some children in each and every classroom with physical, cognitive, or sensory challenges, even if not readily obvious.
"Any student that has a kid is going to remember this class and think about what they're doing, either consciously or unconsciously, to make their child's environment more accessible or accessible for their friends," said lecturer Seamus Harte, who taught the class along with lecturer Kelly Schmutte.
As Magical Bridge Foundation wrapped up the d School class, another began which promises more adventures in design thinking for all. Students from the PSYC223B: Topics in Neurodiversity: Design Thinking Approaches class toured Magical Bridge Playground in Palo Alto. Now being co-taught by Dr. Lawrence Fung of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and School of Medicine, and Dr. Nicole Ofiesh of the Schwab Learning Center at Stanford University, these future scientists and leaders are learning about universal design and we are hopeful these bright minds will create a better world for all of us.
In addition to the class at the d.school, Magical Bridge has participated for the last several years in a Stanford engineering course called Perspectives in Assistive Technology taught by David L. Jaffe. The ten-week class challenges student teams, working with community members or organizations, to employ an engineering design process to address a specific challenge experienced by someone living locally with a disability or an older adult. Out of that class have come a variety of innovative ideas, including a tactile map of the Palo Alto playground made with acrylic (2015) and a caterpillar installation (2019) which clamps onto the playground fence with rings that children move back and forth for a multi-sensory experience.
Whether or not any of the students' prototypes ever get to market, the bigger benefit of Magical Bridge working Stanford classes is the chance to influence how future engineers, product designers, and company leaders view the world after they leave school.
Stanford Junior Rachel Wallstrom took Jaffe's class in 2018, as a sophomore, and her team developed a scaled prototype of a hand-crank powered merry-go-round intended to include wheelchair users who have some arm mobility and want some physical activity.
Wallstrom had arrived at Stanford thinking she would major in chemistry, but early on in her studies became interested in the academic side of disability and how different ways of moving through the world affect people. When she took Jaffe's class, she had thought about accessibility generally, but not play spaces specifically.
"I was able to really appreciate the way that Magical Bridge was including everyone, and not trying to fix specific individuals but make an environment that was accessible to everyone, no matter what their body did or looked like or how it moved," Wallstrom said. "It's a very empowering message to send to children that how you are is OK and how your body is moving is OK and here's a space where you can express that."
Following the class, Wallstrom spent her summer working with the Magical Bridge Foundation to develop and experiment with navigational tools for people with visual impairments. As a result, she has now decided to major in mechanical engineering with a focus on accessible products. Her goal is to create products, not specifically for people with disabilities, but ones everyone can use, no matter what impairments they might face. The passion to address all abilities seamlessly is exactly what drives the Magical Bridge team to continue their work.
Students like Wallstrom, who quickly embrace the importance of designing for everyone, offer hope that this next generation will be more mindful of creating solutions for us all.
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Swindon Panel Society is delighted to announce its autumn trip which, this year, is to the Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway!
The visit will take place on Saturday 26 September, during the RHDR's Heritage Weekend, and also the 90th birthday of the RHDR's first two locomotives, Green Goddess and Northern Chief, which were delivered to Captain Howey at New Romney in 1925 before the RHDR even opened.
The 15″ gauge engines run for 13 miles across Romney Marsh, including 8 miles of double track between Hythe and New Romney, where passing trains have a passing speed of 50mph, a scale 150mph!
Any visit to the RHDR is special, but this very special occasion in the history of the RHDR. In order to capture the 1920s spirit of this very special event, there will be a celebration with live music, an exhibition of the railway's links to the Paxman factory in Colchester where the engines were built, plus some unusual railway operations adding up to a great day out for young and old!
We will start at Hythe at about 10.00 – 10.30am and our tickets will include unlimited travel on the RHDR for the entire day.
To travel in style, we have hired the longest 15″ gauge carriage in the world – the fully licensed and observation-ended Bar Car 'Gladys'. (Photo, left, by Fred Sargent)
We will enjoy some of the Dungeness's famous fish and chips for lunch (also included in the ticket price).
At New Romney we will alight for a look around the station, toy and model museum (with extensive OO gauge layout) and other heritage day attractions.
Finally we will take the train back to Hythe to finish our day, finishing at about 5pm.
Members and non-members are welcome on the trip. The non-members price includes a FREE bronze SPS membership on the day (or £5 off a silver or gold).
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– unlimited travel on the RHDR for the entire day, so if you wish to arrive earlier, depart later or travel around more during the day you are very welcome to do so.
– Also included in the ticket price is fish and chips at Dungeness,
– entry to the Toy & Model Museum and other heritage weekend attractions at New Romney
– and use of our privately-hired Bar Car during the day (seats maximum 14 at a time, so will have to share!)
In addition, we hope to arrange a coach from Didcot/Swindon to Hythe in the morning and back in the evening in order to make transport easier. The additional fee for the bus will be £24 per person (cheaper than the train!)
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To pay by bank transfer (preferred) or cheque, please contact us at the normal address, let us know your ticket requirements and we will send you the required details to pay. Or to pay by credit/debit card/PayPal please visit: http://www.heritage-ops.org.uk/product/231


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It's inevitable on any trip of this scale that any single leg is going to appear insignificant in the general scheme of things. Even monstrous journeys like the sleeper from Amsterdam to Copenhagen are just one step within many. You can only keep so much scale in your head.
So it's fair to say I hadn't paid much attention to the bus trip we had to make on day three, other than a fairly grumpy acknowledgment that our steel wheel adventure would have to give way to rubber for a while. This, as it turned out, was a rather silly point of view.
Every turn the bus made brought new wonders. Drowned mountains with vertiginous waterfalls for hair. Clouds designed in Asgard. Tunnels of up to four kilometres that barely accommodated our bus, their walls of unfinished bare rock where dwarves had been digging for iron. Suspension bridges that looked like they'd been there since the 1500s.
Jawdropping. Gobsmacking. Brainstunning. If Wordsworth had been on our bus he'd have either produced his finest-ever work or had some kind of creative aneurysm.
In amongst all this wonder, we took a ferry – one of those brisk well-organised things I associate with Scandinavian detective dramas. We bought hotdogs and stood outside above shockingly deep waters, chugging between drowned mountains.
We got to Narvik at 9pm and took up residence in three little wooden cabins above the fjord. We went our for pizzas and beers and came back at midnight and it was still as bright as a February afternoon in London.
One other little thing I noticed yesterday. The smaller trees in the thick pine forests were often bent over at strange angles, or uprooted entirely. Almost as if a gang of gigantic creatures had been marching through the woods, sniffing the air for the blood of Englishmen.
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In the eye of the go-getter: Township artists create beauty from ugly waste
Langa in Cape Town is at the centre of a movement to transform plastic into arts and crafts
Until a few years ago, 49-year-old Ivy Nhlapho didn't know she had a creative side.
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"I started experimenting with the materials that my daughter left at home, which she used for her beading and crocheting work," said Nhlapo.
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Today Nhlapho has a permanent trading space at Langa's arts and culture centre, Guga Sithebe, and sells her wares at Cape Town's monthly Silo Market at the V&A Waterfront, which offers startups a platform to exhibit their innovative products to the public.
Nhlapho paid tribute to a nonprofit organisation in Langa, Our Workshop, for giving her the break she needed.
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"I got my creative juices flowing after my experience here and witnessing others making different things using waste," Nhlapho said.
"The workshop has demonstrated that there is a value in waste … that you can make beautiful things out of something that is considered not so beautiful."
She said the Crafts and Design Institute invitation to sell her fashion accessories decorated with cooldrink caps at the Silo Market was "a big deal for me".
"They were very impressed with my innovation and invited me to take part. It was something different from the rest of other crafts," she said.
"It gives me an opportunity to display and sell my work to a much bigger audience. Even the space that we have here in Langa is a big deal for many of us, as getting a decent trading space is a challenge in this community."
Chulumanco Feni, 25, was unemployed when he joined Our Workshop a year ago. For him, as well as letting him work with other young artists and share ideas, "it's more of a gallery".
Feni, who initially painted as a hobby, paints mainly about township life and the struggles facing black South Africans such as poverty and service delivery issues.
"As a young black artist it's very difficult to crack it in the industry, particularly when you don't have a university degree. We don't get opportunities to display our artworks at galleries in town so this is the only space where my work gets exposure, even to international artists."
Even though Nontuthuzelo Mhloma already had her own business before joining the workshop, but she never had a space of her own to sell her African crafts, such as woven mats, vases, necklaces and cultural decorations.
"I struggled to have my own space to sell from due to complex reasons, including political reasons in the community. But the workshop gives me space to sell my work and learn from others the skills that I didn't necessarily have," she said.
Not only do the artists share ideas among each other, but they also hold educational workshops with various schools and shared social impact experiences, mostly with international tourists.
Artists, who are also members, make a profit by selling their works, but give back 10% to the project to keep it sustainable.
The NGO was also receiving support from local businesses. One of the initiatives the members were currently busy with was making a 25m³ ceiling panel for a Woodstock lifestyle centre using 2,600 plastic leaves from washed milk bottles. Nash said while the main focus of the project was to create beauty out of waste materials, another aim of the project was to change people's mindsets about townships, "that they are not all about crime, but townships are spaces with so much potential if we pay enough attention".
Nash said the Langa pilot was used as a blueprint for other townships and to teach people to think differently about waste and see it as a resource instead of rubbish.
"Locals don't seem to use these experiences, but I would love them to use these experiences as a way to learn about township life. What's beautiful about coming together and share skills is that people end up making connections with others and learning about each other," he said.
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The first sentence of the first paragraph contains the statistics that gained the widest publicity. The first paragraph starts with, "Nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged in June (+18,000) and the unemployment rate was little changed at 9.2 percent . . . ."
In this brief sentence, the reported statistics and the interpretation of the data are deceptive and incorrect. I contend that this is done deliberately by the US government in order to lull Americans into complacency. In other words, people who don't realize just how bad the economy is will be less inclined to take measures to protect their wealth from being further plundered by the government.
Some of the mainstream media also mentioned that the 18,000 increase in employment was achieved in part by reducing employment reported for the prior two months by 44,000. Had the prior adjustment not been made, the June figure would have showed a decrease of 26,000 jobs.
Next, you have to back out the double counting of new jobs that the BLS calls the Birth/Death adjustment. Because the population of the US is growing, it would make sense for there to be more jobs created. So, after the BLS surveys the number of jobs, it then adds a fudge factor for the change in population, the Birth/Death adjustment. Even the statisticians at the BLS admit that this is erroneously methodology. Each February, the report for January includes and annual reversal to wipe out roughly the previous year's distortion in employment caused by this adjustment. Buried in the hundreds of reports released today, the Birth/Death adjustment added a fictitious 131,000 jobs in June (http://www.bls.gov/web/empsit/cesbd.htm).
Next, you have to factor in the fact that with population growth there does have to be jobs creation simply to keep the unemployment rate from increasing. My understanding is that currently about 115,000 new jobs need to be created each month simply to keep the unemployment rate steady.
So, if you back out the 44,000 prior revisions, the 131,000 Birth/Death adjustment, and the 115,000 required new jobs, you end up turning the supposed 18,000 jobs increase into a shortfall of 272,000 jobs.
Now, the number of jobs isn't the only statistic that matters in terms of employment. What also matters is the average workweek of people who do have jobs. In June, the average workweek for all employees declined by 0.1 hour to 34.3 hours (see BLS Table B-2). So, not only were fewer people actually working, those who were working put in fewer hours!
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With unemployment data you see more of the same kinds of gimmicks. The commonly quoted unemployment rate is from the U-3 definition. This definition has been changed repeatedly over the years. For instance, in 1994 the BLS changed the methodology so that long term unemployed people would no longer be counted among the unemployed. This had the effect of substantially underreporting the number of unemployed and, therefore, the unemployment rate.
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By the way, I didn't see any media reports yet that reminded people that the unemployment rate has now increased for the third consecutive month. In March 2011, the rate was only 8.8%.
On page 46 of the monthly data release is table 30, Unemployed total and full-time workers by duration of unemployment. This table only shows the annual averages for 2009 and 2010. The average number of people considered unemployed for 52 weeks or longer in 2009 was 2,321,000. For 2010, that figure rose to 4,298.000. Remember, these numbers are tabulated after aggressively removing from the count millions of long-term unemployed people. The percentage of the unemployed who were counted who have been out of work for 27 weeks or longer average 31.5% of all unemployed in 2009 but jumped to an average of 43.3% of all unemployed in 2010.
Research John Williams (www.shadowstats.com) analyzes the unemployment rate using the BLS methodology used before 1994. By his calculation, the June 2011 unemployment rate is 22.4%!
Even though the June 2011 jobs and unemployment report was not called a disaster, the results were bad enough that it made people more concerned that President Obama's so-called economic recovery is a lie. This fear translated into a decline in the value of the US dollar today and a significantly higher gold price. On virtually every day when the US jobs and unemployment reports have been released in the past 4-1/2 years, the prices of gold and silver have been suppressed ahead of and during the announcements. That both prices rose on the release of today's news portends more bad days ahead for the US dollar.
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"The most touching moment occurred when [Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon's] grandson, Noah Fosse, who admitted to never getting to meet his grandfather, recalled his grandmother as being his "best friend" and–as a senior citizen–still building forts by toppling the couches in the living room. Thank goodness for (their daughter) Nicole and Noah who continue to honor and promote the Verdon Fosse Legacy! In a titillating trio that displayed exactly why Bob Fosse has maintained such an exalted status, the star of the FX series Fosse/Verdon who played Chita Rivera–Bianca Pamela Marroquin–along with the slinky, sexy dance studs Nicholas de la Vega and Nicholas Sipes, performed the number "I Gotcha" from Liza With a Z that garnered Fosse awards and recognition in his landmark year, 1972. The scintillating threesome brought sizzle to the evening with their red-hot presentation. With her swinging ponytail, long legs, knocked knees and quirky attitude, Marroquin channeled Minelli on stage as flawlessly as she did Rivera on the screen. Mimi Quillin, who worked with Fosse and Verdon, reconstructed the smokin' dance from a video, which the talented dancers adapted to in almost no time. The two Nicks referred to one of the most thrilling, iconic and challenging signature Fosse moves–the scoot–where they crawl across the stage, stiff upper body, shuffling feet and bent knees (a bit like Voguing but more painful) as "the thigh burner."
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Incredible dancing for an incredible cause: Dancers for Good
The Verdon Fosse Legacy was honored to partake in the 4th annual Dancers for Good benefit concert in support of The Actors Fund. The event, held at Guild Hall in East Hampton, was hosted by Cady Huffman (Bob Fosse's BIG DEAL) and honored Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon for their Lifetime Achievement. Their middle grandson, Noah Fosse, accepted the honor on behalf of the Verdon Fosse Legacy. The Legacy also closed the show with a performance of "I Gotcha," the fun and funky trio from Bob Fosse's Emmy-winning "Liza with a Z" (1972). Mimi Quillin reconstructed the piece which starred Bianca Marroquin (Chita Rivera in FX's "Fosse Verdon), Nicolas de la Vega, and Nicholas Sipes. It was a magical evening filled with incredible dancing for an incredible cause. For more information about Dancers for Good, visit www.dancersforgood.org.
Mimi Quillin reconstructs SWEET CHARITY for Broadway Backwards
Mimi Quillin (who served as dance captain and assistant to Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon for the 1986 Broadway revival of SWEET CHARITY) reconstructed "If My Friends Could See Me Now" for Broadway Backwards last Monday. The 13th annual edition of the show, which celebrates the LGBTQ community through gender-reversed renditions of beloved showtunes, raised an incredible $680,273 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York City. The show was produced by Broadway Cares.
"When On the Town's Jay Armstrong Johnson unexpectedly found himself in the apartment of Tony Award winner John Glover, Johnson excitedly launched into "If My Friends Could See Me Now" from Sweet Charity. Johnson impressively performed the original, iconic Bob Fosse choreography, recreated for Johnson by Mimi Quillin."—BC/EFA
For more information on Broadway Backwards and all of the wonderful events and programs of BC/EFA, visit www.broadwaycares.org.
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Mimi in Milan, Fosse Master Class in Italy, 2017
Last month Mimi Quillin visited Milan, Italy and was welcomed to teach at the Centro Danzaricerca. The studio, owned and operated by Agnese Riccatelli, was founded over thirty years ago and their students are currently in the finals of "Italy's Got Talent." Mimi taught the Bob Fosse's iconic "Rich Man's Frug" from SWEET CHARITY, for which she served as dance captain and assistant to Bob and Gwen for the 1986 Broadway revival.
A nod to our Verdon Fosse Dance Reconstructeurs. . .
Through the Bob Fosse Master Class Series, Legacy-sanctioned reconstructeurs teach style, technique, and work ethic to students at dance studios and colleges across the United States and the world. Our goal is to reconstruct—rather than revive, restage, or re-imagine—Bob Fosse's choreography with the original intent and integrity.
This month, we're honoring four of the Legacy's core reconstructeurs: Lloyd Culbreath, Dana Moore, Valarie Pettiford, and Mimi Quillin.
Lloyd Culbreath Broadway/national tour credits include DANCIN', SOPHISTICATED LADIES, THE TAP DANCE KID, BIG DEAL, SWEET CHARITY, HONKY TONK NIGHTS, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, GUYS AND DOLLS, ANYTHING GOES, ON THE TOWN (Assistant Choreographer), MAN OF LA MANCHA (Assistant Choreographer), CHICAGO (Dance Captain) and CHITA RIVERA: THE DANCER'S LIFE. Lloyd teaches at the June Claire Dance Center of Long Island.
Dana Moore Broadway/national tour credits include A CHORUS LINE, SWEET CHARITY, DANCIN', ON YOUR TOES, THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, HOW TO SUCCEED…, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, DANGEROUS GAMES, SUGAR BABIES, COPPERFIELD, CHICAGO, FOSSE, and FALSETTOS. Film credits include The Producers: the Movie Musical, Woody Allen's Everyone Says I Love You, and the PBS special of FOSSE. Dana is a Musical Theatre faculty member at Marymount Manhattan College and teaches Theatre Dance at Steps on Broadway.
Valarie Pettiford Broadway/national tour credits include: SOPHISTICATED LADIES, BIG DEAL, DANCIN', SWEET CHARITY, GRIND, WEST SIDE STORY, SHOWBOAT, CHICAGO, and FOSSE (Tony, Drama League, and Outer Critics nominee). Recent TV credits include "Half and Half" (3 NAACP Image nominations), "Being Mary Jane," "Black-ish," "True Blood," "Born Again Virgin," "Treme," "Criminal Minds," "CSI," and "The Blacklist." Film credits include "Jumping the Broom," "Glitter," and "Stomp the Yard." Valarie is an NAACP Winner for best actress in the LA production of Michael John La Chuisa's THE WILD PARTY as Queenie. She is a Bistro winner for the Cabaret Debut at the Metropolitan Room. She can be seen touring with her sold-out one women show around the country and has two CDs available on iTunes.
Mimi Quillin Broadway/national tour credits include the 1986 revival of SWEET CHARITY (Assistant Choreographer/Dance Captain), RAGTIME, and AIN'T BROADWAY GRAND. She recently won "Best Production" at the 2016 United Solo Festival for her one-woman show, "Call Fosse at the Minskoff." Mimi continues to teach and choreograph for dance companies, theatres, and colleges across the country.
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Who needs a 'BETTER SLEEP' mattress? The answer is someone who wants a firm and comfortable sleep.
Unlike a pocket spring system, a BETTA SLEEP spring system uses springs that are hour-glass shaped. The result is a somewhat firmer mattress than a pocket spring version. The benefits include better support for your body, more resilience and better ventilation.
This mattress is meticulously constructed with layers of premium materials. A high density foam fills the inside of the mattress in between the stable spring core while the exterior is fully wrapped with a luxurious polyester fabric. Not least, a soft quilting layer rests on top of the entire ensemble.
As with all of our quality mattresses, the BETTA SLEEP spring mattress is allergy-free and treated for dust and mould resistance.
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Category Archives: South America
Explore the most exciting South American destinations, from pristine beaches to small colonial towns and modern cities.
South America perhaps owns the world's most beautiful nature. Along with its unique wildlife, authentic cuisines can also be found across the continent. So whether you're planning a trip to South America or just curious about other places, let us inspire you through the articles below.
We're sure you'll find lots of useful information to either travel to South America or ignite your wanderlust.
Dive into this colorful continent with us as you discover lots of offbeat towns as well as unusual spots in popular cities. Oh, and we have included many itineraries, travel guides, and tips for your (epic) trip to South America. Happy reading!
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Amazon shoppers are about to see a whole lot more Apple products on the retailer's online storefront.
Apple and Amazon have reportedly inked a deal that allows Amazon to sell Apple's newest iPhones and other products. The deal gives Apple a huge new sales channel but there's one product Amazon doesn't want to sell for Apple.
The HomePod speaker won't be available to buy through Amazon. The iPhone XR, iPhone XS, Apple WAtch Series 4 and iPad Pro will be available for purchase though. Those products are currently unavailable on the site. Only Apple-authorized resellers will be allowed to sell Apple and Beats products on Amazon's marketplace now.
Apple + Amazon = ?
Amazon and Apple don't always play well together. The Apple TV was removed from Amazon's website for two years and was just added back last year. The Echo lineup of speakers are one of HomePod's biggest competitors, so it's not a surprise that Amazon is boycotting the device. Its own foray into smartphones and tablets hasn't been nearly as successful.
"Amazon is constantly working to enhance the customer experience, and one of the ways we do this is by increasing selection of the products we know customers want," said an Amazon spokesperson in a statement to Cnet. "We look forward to expanding our assortment of Apple and Beats products globally."
Apple's deal includes Amazon's sites in UK, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan and Spain. Product listings should start popping up in the coming weeks, just before the Black Friday shopping madness begins.


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Balearic Helicopters has been flying in Mallorca for over 16 years. It is overseen by Jonny Greenall who previously worked for Slone Helicopters in Mallorca and was the Base Manager there for more than seven years.
They are based in Son Bonet, Mallorca's original airport which opened for the first time in 1936. It's located 5 miles north of the city of Palma, offering a great accessibility with the motorway running alongside, bus service and its own train station (Pont D'Inca Nou).
Since 1964 when Son Sant Joan (Palma International) Airport opened just 5 miles South East, Son Bonet became to be the General Aviation Aerodrome.
Its location makes the perfect place for training or leisure sightseeing tour.
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The Ajax Experience gives all fans the opportunity to dive into the world of Ajax, right in the heart of Amsterdam. As of a month, it's possible to have live and breathe Ajax in the Experience on the Rembrandtplein. In four issues, Ajax.nl takes you into the world's newest interactive football experience.
Which seat would you choose if you were allowed to sit in Ajax's locker room? Your favourite player's spot, or the spot with the best view? 9 year old Gijs from Zandvoort (wearing the blue jersey in the photo) came up with the ideal solution. "For the photo, I sat in Toby Alderweireld's seat, and for Frank de Boer's speech, I sat in Derk Boerrigter's. That's the best place to see Frank from close by."
The locker room show is Gijs' favourite part of the Ajax Experience. "It was so real when the light went out and De Boer walked into the locker room via the mirror. I really felt like I was in Ajax's locker room during halftime of a match."
With his friends Stefan (9), Oscar (7), Sara (6) and their parents, Gijs went to Rembrandtplein. Just like many other families, the young Ajax fans took advantage of the fall holiday to visit the Ajax Experience. Its interactive nature can be felt everywhere. Visitors can show off their ball skills, and take a virtual walk in the player's tunnel. It makes the Ajax Experience a unique experience for the true Ajax fan. The football parts were also appreciated by Gijs. "It's cool that we can also practice here", says the SV Zandvoort E3 defender. "It's a bit like being an Ajax player yourself."
After about an hour, the tour of the Ajax Experience ends in the fanshop. As a member of the Ajax Kids club, Ajax already has lots of Ajax merchandise. A nice Ajax ball is still missing in his collection. So he doesn't leave the Experience empty-handed. He proudly carries the ball as he walks out onto Rembrandtplein. The nearby grass strip is calling…
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Imagine your grandparents walking into a cannabis dispensary for the first time.
Maybe they're seeking an alternative to prescription pain meds, or a different way to unwind at the end of the day. Maybe they're simply "canna-curious."
Whatever they're there for, there's a good chance the experience is going to be more than a little overwhelming.
Enter Healthy Headie Lifestyle.
"Cannabis is a new thing for a lot of people… those who have never used it can be completely blown away by [a dispensary] experience because it's not like an Apple-esque store or a Starbucks," said CEO and founder Holly Alberti.
Healthy Headie is a Massachusetts-based social sales company focused on creating "low barriers to entry" into the cannabis space that make for "digestible, unintimidating" first-time experiences.
And what better place for a comfortable first time introduction to cannabis than your own home?
Healthy Headie consultants will introduce you, your grandma, and any other open-minded individuals in your circle to the world of cannabis in your own living room; a lot like those Tupperware parties your mom used to throw, except with vape pens in lieu of sandwich containers.
"We've been called the 'Mary Kay of Mary Jay," Alberti told Civilized.
"We're already disrupting a lot of things; why not disrupt the multi-level marketing and direct selling space?"
Healthy Headie offers one-on-one consults
Healthy Headie offers both one-on-one consultations (for those high-profile clients – think lawyers or local politicians – who may be extra cautious about coming out of the canna-closet) and group events typically totalling about half a dozen people.
"We [mostly] see a high range of females from 35 years old to early 60s, along with a lot of seniors and baby boomers," said Alberti.
"We also see a lot of adult-age children bringing their parents… it's really beautiful."
Both consultation formats offer an information segment detailing "Cannabis 101", where consultants teach participants about the various cannabis products represented by the company, and a direct sales portion where participants can make purchases "right there… in a comfortable and secure space."
From vaporizers by leading brands like PAX to smell-proof stash containers from up-and-coming cannabis companies (and everything in between), the products available through a Healthy Headie event are all "the cream of the crop," according to Alberti.
"There are thousands of different tools, gadgets and gizmos out there. We weed through all the shit out there and curate a product line-up… which is different from other multi-level marketing companies because we're representing other companies' products," said Alberti.
"All of these devices we've actually tried and used ourselves… We represent the best of the best."
Healthy Headie has representatives in Massachusetts (where they launched in 2014), California, Colorado, Alaska and Michigan. While their efforts are currently concentrated in the Golden State, Alberti said the company will be "expanding organically." And with four new states having just signed on to legalize recreational cannabis use in the November 8 election, Alberti has high hopes.
"I feel that everyone should have safe and equal access [to cannabis and cannabis products]," she said. "We're just trying to put more information into the hands of individuals."
Banner and inside photos taken by Sam Campbell for Healthy Headie.


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Product Code: MONB46
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Ex Tax: £254.17
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Product Code: MONB46
Availability: In Stock
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A contemporary design with stand-out features, the Montana Bed features an electroplated chrome and nickel finish.
Constructed from steel, this frame has a sprung slatted base to give natural bounce, adjusting to where pressure is most exerted for greater comfort.


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Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona has arrived in northern Mexico to begin his new position as head coach of the second-tier club Dorados of Sinaloa.
The club's Twitter account posted multiple photos of Maradona arriving at the Culiacan airport on Saturday draped in official club gear: a baseball hat with the Dorados logo and a scarf proclaiming "Always with you."
The photos were accompanied by messages like "The boss has arrived" and "Diego is home."
Maradona is one of the biggest names in international soccer, having led Argentina to the 1986 World Cup in Mexico with his infamous "Hand of God" goal against England.
The 57-year-old has publicly struggled with substance abuse and will be leading a team that is in Mexico's drug-trafficking heartland.


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The Perot Museum announced an exciting partnership with the National Geographic Society this week, a move that showcases the continued evolution in the facility's programming. The five-year deal will give the Perot Museum access to National Geographic's inventory of films, special access to their traveling exhibitions and benefits for museum members with regard to National Geographic merchandise and travel. In turn, the museum will be the local host of the Nat Geo Live speakers series and will support ongoing efforts to create engaging films in the future. Click here to read more about the partnership and upcoming films at the museum.
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Crawford County is named for William H Crawford, who was Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of War.
Created: October 18, 1820
County Seat:
Home of John Jay 1820 – 1822
Fort Smith 1822
McLain's Bottom 1822
Crawford 1822 – 1836
Whitsontown 1836 – 1837
Crittenden 1837 – 1838
Van Buren 1838 – present
County Courthouse – Van Buren
Location: 300 Main Street / South 3rd Street
Built: 1842 – 1843
Style: Italianate
Architect: Unknown
Contractor: Unknown
Description: The building faces northwest and is a two story buff colored brick structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Van Buren. The northwest front has a small portico supported by four columns rising to a balcony on the second story. There is a wide over hanging eave with sloped roof to a square wood cupola with clock at the top. There are north and south wings and an east wing. A fire destroyed the interior of the building on March 23, 1877. There were four standing walls and the building was rebuilt by contractor M W Drewery with the addition to the original building of the north and south wings. The architect was F Adams. An addition was constructed in 1906. The architect was Frank W Gibbs and the contractor was Waddell & Harrington. In 1940, the building was remodeled and a new wing was added on the southeast side. The architect was Bassham and Wheller of Fort Smith and the contractor was The Hardy Brothers Construction Company of Texarkana.
Note: On September 8, 1841, notice was published seeking bids for construction of the courthouse. There is no record of the name of the successful bidder as all records were destroyed in the 1877 fire.
Note: On condition that the Crawford County Court House be permanently located in Van Buren as the county seat, John Drennen and David Thompson donated a public square in the center of the town in 1841-1842. The building is the oldest courthouse west of the Mississippi River.
N – Washington County and Madison County
E – Franklin County
S – Sebastian County
W – Sequayah County, Oklahoma and Adair County, Oklahoma
County Courthouse – Van Buren
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Pujya Swamiji in this Satsang with the seekers of Mumbai gives clarification regarding their understanding of Vedanta and Sadhana related questions.
Pujya Swamiji gives blessings to seekers following Guru Padapuja on one should constantly strive to incorporate Vedanta in practical life.
This is an interactive session of Pujya Swamiji's Satsang with another Mahatma and other seekers. It is a series of questions and answers, an unfolding integrating devotion and knowledge, and fulfilling the seekers curiosity.


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Renowned German automobile manufacturing company Volkswagen AG is reportedly in talks with American automaker Ford Motor Co. to share its self-driving electric vehicle (EV) platform as a part of a long-term strategic alliance.
Reports cite, the two automakers intend to jointly develop autonomous electric vehicles in an effort to save billions of dollars for their manufacturing units. According to a report by CNET, these discussions build upon previous interactions between the automakers where both companies announced that they were seeking some form of partnership agreement. During prior discussions, the major points were commercial vehicles such as trucks and vans, but according to the recent talks, it is highly probable that EVs would also enter the fold.
Spokespersons from both companies declined to elaborate on the recent talks with Ford spokesman Alan Hall stating that the company's MoU with VW covers discussions about a plethora of future collaborations across a number of different domains. However, Hall further added that it would be premature to provide any additional details as of now.
Meanwhile, both Ford and VW are reportedly under tremendous pressure to deploy more EVs in the European markets, where emission rules and regulations are constantly being tightened following VW's diesel car pollution controversy.
Volkswagen Group CFO, Frank Witter stated that the company is open to form deeper alliances with outside firms, especially in the domain of autonomous driving. Witter further added that although sharing VW's self-driving EV platform with Ford Motor Co. was a theoretical possibility, the company is currently more focused on deploying EV technologies among its own vehicles.
For the record, Ford and VW are already part of a JV called IONITY along with Daimler AG and BMW AG. The JV intends to develop a network of ultrafast EV charging stations across Europe.
The U.S. and German automakers are expected to announce an update of the progress of the discussions by the end of this year, cite sources familiar to the matter.


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Lyth thrilled to play in BPL
30 year old left handed English opener Adam Lyth has flown out for the destination in Bangladesh to join with block buster star cricketers Chris Gayle, Brendon McCullum and Lasith Malinga in Rangpur Riders for the fifth season campaign of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
Playing for Rangpur Riders will be Lyth's first ever overseas T20 adventure. The leading run scorer in the NatWest T20 Blast, Adam Lyth is excited to have the opportunity.
He said, ""I'm really looking forward to it. It's a new challenge, meeting new people and playing for a new team.Also Read - Klinger leaves his Australian domestic team to play in BPL!
"It's my first experience of something like this, so it will be really interesting to see how different it is to our competition at home.
"We've got some fantastic players, both locals and overseas, so it will be tough to get in the team (which includes Gayle and McCullum).
"But hopefully I can do and enjoy some success, both as a team and individually," he said.
Lyth also said that the offer to play for Rangpur Riders came just after he hammered an incredible 161 in the NatWest T20 Blast against Northamptonshire in August.
The 73 ball blast eventually eclipsed Chris Gayle's 175 for IPL side Bangalore and Hamilton Masakadza's 162 for Mountaineers.
The innings of Lyth included 20 fours and 7 sixes.
He said later, "It was a bit of freak thing to do. I always thought I would get a hundred in T20 if I batted for a long enough period of time, but to get 160 I would have never thought that in a million years. To be the third highest scorer in the world, up there alongside Chris Gayle – arguably the best ever T20 batsman – is quite special."
"On the night, I had a bit of luck in the power play, got through that. Then, after the power play, I pretty much knew that it was going to be my night. Pretty much everything came out of the middle of the bat. It was just one of those nights. It could have easily been somebody else doing it. It could have been Dave Willey or Tom Kohler-Cadmore. Thankfully, it was me."
"It was just unfortunate that, as a team, we couldn't qualify for the quarter-finals. I firmly believe that we were up there as one of the best teams in the competition. We should have qualified, and we should have got to Finals Day," he added.
Lyth said further, "My aspirations of playing for England have never gone away. I want to play again and this might be another opportunity for it to come about.
"It's a short career and these opportunities don't come up all the time. I'll give it a crack and see how it goes.
"You just don't know what doors it might open in the future. If you do well in this competition, there's people playing all around the world in T20 leagues. It's something I'm quite keen on.
"Yorkshire obviously comes first but if I'm not doing anything internationally in the winter, which I'm not at the minute, then these things are options. Hopefully this is the start of something," he said.