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Danish app for consumers a big success
In April 2014, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency and the Danish Consumer Council launched an app to enable consumers to scan products for substances of very high concern (SVHCs). So far, consumers in Denmark have used the application almost 70 000 times, and awareness about chemicals in consumer products is growing.
The free app for mobile phones allows consumers to check whether a product contains hazardous substances on the Candidate List of SVHCs. By scanning a product's barcode, the app sends a request to the manufacturer. The manufacturer or supplier has to reply to the consumer within 45 days (and free of charge) if the product contains SVHCs in concentrations of more than 0.1% of its weight. They must also give information about how to use the product safely.
Over 1 000 companies have provided information on their products for the database which means that the answer can be sent immediately to the consumer's phone. In more than 7 000 cases, the consumer has received an answer right away instead of having to wait 45 days. This is great for consumers, but increasingly, companies are using it to their own benefit by enabling consumers to immediately see that their products are safe. In Denmark, many large companies have provided information on their entire product series to the database to stress that none of their products contain SVHCs. So far, most of the products in the database do not contain SVHCs.
Companies are requested to update their information every six months to take into account the new substances on the Candidate List of SVHCs.
Yes, we scan!
The Danish app has been downloaded more than 25 000 times and almost 70 000 product scans have been done. "Scanning events" and an online campaign have increased its visibility in Denmark.
The goal of the app is to raise consumers' awareness of their right to ask about SVHCs in products, which was introduced with REACH. The right applies to articles such as toys, electronics, clothes or furniture. It does not apply to food, cosmetics, medicines or mixtures, such as detergents or paints. This is still a challenge for many consumers to understand – why some products and not others? In fact, many of the first consumer scans were made on food or cosmetics, which are not covered by REACH. However, the actual packaging of these products does fall under the right to ask.
"For seven years, European consumers have had the right to know about Candidate List substances in goods they buy, but practically no one was exercising this right," tells Claus Jørgensen, Senior Project Manager from the Danish Consumer Council. "The app makes it easier for consumers, retailers and producers to communicate about the Candidate List substances included in products. Hopefully, this will mean better informed consumers and, in the long run, fewer products containing Candidate List substances," he adds.
Christel Søgaard Kirkeby, communications advisor in the Danish Environment Protection Agency, continues: "The right to know is in line with Danish priorities in regard to chemicals in consumer goods. The app is a result of demands for more information on hazardous chemicals from the Danish Parliament".
The "push" factor
Growing consumer awareness increases the pressure on manufacturers and importers to know their REACH obligations. In the long term, the right to ask is a "push" factor in replacing hazardous chemicals with safer ones. This way, consumers can send a strong message to retailers and manufacturers and encourage them to offer safer alternatives and use non-SVHC substances in their products. The Danish app is also being used by retailers to get more information about the products they sell from their supply chain.
An invitation to others
The Danish authorities are already planning the next steps. "At the moment, we are improving the app based on the feedback we have received from consumers, retailers and industry. At the same time, we are in the midst of a larger and more thorough evaluation. The evaluation will give us even more information on how the app is used, how it is being perceived and how we can improve it further," Mr Jørgensen stresses. "We are also talking with non-governmental organisations and authorities in other European countries in an effort to try and give the app life in these countries in the near future," Ms Kirkeby adds.
The Danish app was inspired by a German project where, in cooperation with the non-governmental organisation "BUND", the environmental protection authorities are making a similar project. The goal is to establish a European-wide database that can be used by all the countries that want to join this system.
Please contact the Danish EPA for more information on the project: email@example.com.
|Growing consumer awareness increases the pressure on manufacturers and importers to know their REACH obligations. In the long term, the right to ask is a "push" factor in replacing hazardous chemicals with safer ones.
Further information:
- Danish app
- Promotion video (in Danish)
- German online tool for consumer enquiries
- Candidate List of SVHCs
- ECHA's Chemicals in our Life pages
- ECHA's consumer video "The Price You Pay - use your right to ask!"
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Manufacturers and importers of articles must:
The notification should be made at the latest six months after the substance has been included in the Candidate List.
Text by Tiiu Bräutigam
All images: Claus Jørgensen
Chemicals in our life – check ECHA's website, Newsletter 2/2014
Helping consumers to request information about substances of very high concern in articles, Newsletter 6/2012
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Just over a week after Adam Lambert's sexually expressive American Music Awards performance got him booted from Good Morning America, the Disney-owned network—out of hypocrisy, fear of the FCC or general old fogeyness, it's not yet clear—has widened its ban on the singer.
Lambert is now persona non grata at the Alphabet net's annual New Year's Rockin' Eve countdown and, rather surprisingly, on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where he was due to appear on Dec. 17.
Apparently, harboring the sentiment that you want to f–k Matt Damon is only acceptable if you don't really mean it.
"Yes, sadly friends, ABC has cancelled my appearances on Kimmel and NYE. 😦 don't blame them," hetweeted yesterday. "It's the FCC heat."
The thing is, it's not.
Vigilant as it is at sussing out daytime indiscretions, the ever-watchful FCC doesn't monitor programming after 10 p.m, calling the time between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. a "safe harbor" for broadcasters.
"During this time period, a station may air indecent and/or profane material," according to the commission's own website.
Last we checked, Kimmel, the ball-dropping and Lambert's AMA performance—potentially profane, all—all take or took place well within the secure period, but ABC would apparently rather be safe than sorry.
Not so, NBC!
"I am doing Leno though," Lambert tweeted. "And lookin into something for NYE."
Glambert is also encouraging his fans—of whom there are plenty, as his strong third-place debut on the charts this week proves—not to hold a grudge against the Alphabet net.
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Under the Dome doesn't like the Civitas Poll, calling it biased and unusable. But Beckwith failed to mention the other poll questions that were ostensibly free of bias.
To be fair, drag-racing museum has since been cut from the budget. But it was present in the proposed budget at the time of the Civitas Poll. Furthermore, why is it biased to state the fact of over $1BILLION in budget surplus? How can it be biased that we mention the all the pork the government had planned to buy–AND STILL DOES? We couldn't change the question ex post facto (But there is still $2.2 million going to a biofuels company — is that biased?) How are we biased in asking North Carolinians if they believe the taxes will be spent on pork or education?
If pollers don't provide some context, people can't offer informed answers. But if pollers do provide some context, the left accuses them of bias. Anyway, if you're laboring under the theory that we're biased, you're actually attacking the usefulness of polls more than the our supposed bias.
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What Oliver loves…
- Spectacular views in all directions of the Var Valley and Maritime Alpes
- The château has a delightfully eclectic mix of historical, quirky and modern features
- The glimpse of the Roman remains, lit up below a glass floor
- The kitchen is well-equipped and modern complete with cheese and drinks fridge
- Only 5km from a charming mountain village with a bakery, delicatessen and restaurant
- Nice and the French Riviera are under an hour by car
- The estate produces its own gourmet olive oil from the 350 south-facing olive trees that surround the château
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You will realise what a special place this is as you drive up the remote mountain road towards your 17th century château marvelling at the astonishing views over the valley that surrounds you.
Set in 60 hectares of private grounds, Château Des Vallées is a Provençal paradise with the sweet scents from the Lavender lawn and the beautiful views of the vast private olive groves, which date back to Roman times. Wander around the formal gardens, sunbathe on the immaculate lawns or meet for an apéritif in the outdoor bar, gazing at the spectacular scenery through the loggia's stone archway. You can even have a game of ping-pong in ecclesiastical surroundings above the Roman ruins on display in the 17th century chapel before taking a dip in the glorious heated pool.
The château dates back to the 17th century yet it was extended by a famous architect in the 1960s, who had a reputation for creating classic masterpieces across the French Riviera, commissioned by famous artists and designers. The original plans he created can be seen on the walls of the formal dining room as a nod to its prestigious past. It has since been lovingly restored in 2012 by its current owners and guests will appreciate its eclectic yet homely ambience and unique character.
There is an abundance of historical features throughout such as the original wide staircase spiralling up to the tower, the exquisite stained glass window by the library bar and authentic stone fireplaces in the living quarters. This is contrasted with the quirky aspects with a modern twist, such as the massage chair in the TV room and a bright contemporary kitchen with a stylish open-staircase. Each of the seven bedrooms has its own individual character; the master bedroom benefits from a 'his and hers' bathroom, the twin room has its own bridge leading towards the swimming pool whilst the extraordinary circular Tower bedroom can be found on the top floor with its own sunken bed.
Despite its very private and tranquil setting, you are only 5km from the nearest village where you will find narrow lanes of flower filled balconies, a bakery and restaurants. You are of course in the heart of this formidable area of stunning valleys, idyllic villages, world-renowned towns and cities, many of which are all easily reached within an hour, including the charming city of Nice (32km) and its beaches and the glamorous French Riviera.
Whether travelling with friends or family, or thinking about hosting a special celebration or wedding, this is a truly remarkable place where you are sure to create memories in such a beautiful and historical setting.
What you should know…
- One of the first floor bedrooms can only be accessed via an impressive open staircase from the kitchen
- The seventh bedroom is in a separate apartment with its own kitchenette
- Two of the bedrooms have their own air-conditioning units, the others have Dyson fans if needed
- The beautiful gardens are terraced with many outdoor steps
- The helpful owners live in a separate residence on the grounds of the estate
Property Features
Château + Apartment: 14 pax / 7 suites / 8 bathrooms
Château Interior
Ground Floor
- Entrance hall with original spiral staircase and WC for guests' use
- Living room with large stone working fireplace, comfortable seating and piano. French doors leading to gardens
- Library, with traditional wood panelling, large stone working fireplace, comfortable seating and large collection of books. Sound system with radio, CD player and MP3 connection. Wet Bar with sink and ice-maker. French doors leading to gardens
- Dining room with stone fireplace, dining table and ten chairs and French doors leading to al-fresco dining terrace
- Kitchen, open-plan to dining room via archway. Fully equipped including two dishwashers, microwave, oven, grill, ceramic hobs, twin sinks, American style fridge-freezer, additional cheese and drinks fridge, central island and breakfast bar
- Laundry room (on lower level, accessed via courtyard) with washing machine/dryer. WC and shower, available for use by staff during working hours
- TV room with comfortable sofas and massage chair, flat screen satellite TV, DVD player and surround sound system with Bluetooth connection. Doors leading to front courtyard
- Double bedroom with triple aspect windows and Juliet balcony with private bathroom (just across the corridor) with bath and overhead shower plus WC
Please note there is an open staircase from the kitchen leading to one of the first floor bedrooms: children should be supervised.
First Floor
- Master bedroom with emperor sized bed, seating area and dressing room. Two en-suite bathrooms, each with bath, separate shower, bidet and WC
- Double/twin bedroom with en-suite shower room with WC and its own private bridge leading to the upper terrace and swimming pool
- Double bedroom with balcony overlooking pool area plus adjacent en-suite bathroom with WC
- Double bedroom, only accessible via open-staircase in the kitchen, with open-plan bath and a separate WC (This room has its own air-conditioning unit)
Second Floor
- Tower bedroom, circular in shape with sunken double bed on a raised platform and en-suite open-plan shower and WC (This room has its own air-conditioning unit)
Apartment Interior
(accessed via its own front door via a lower terrace reached from steps down from the front courtyard)
- Double bedroom suite with stained glass windows and French doors
- Kitchenette
- Shower room with WC
(accessed via steps from the dining terrace, you can see illuminated Roman remains below a glass floor panel)
- Small working organ and ecclesiastical furnishings
- Flat screen TV, table-tennis and comfortable seating
Outside Grounds
- Private heated salt-water swimming pool (circular shape, 8m diameter) with safety alarm system
- Poolside sun terrace with sun-loungers and parasols
- Al-fresco dining table for up to 14 guests with powered sun shade and evening lighting
- Loggia with outdoor bar and dining area by lawn and garden
- Formal gardens across terraced grounds with lawns, gravel and stone terraces and paths
- Mill stone fountain
- Garden statues and lighting
- Lavender lawn
- Electric gates and half mile drive
- Parking in gravel front courtyard
- Air-conditioning in two bedrooms (see above)
- Dyson fans in other bedrooms
- Wi-Fi
- Satellite TV
- DVD player and selection of DVDs
- Sound system with Bluetooth connection
- CD player and radio
- Wet bar with ice-maker
- Washing machine/dryer
- Table-tennis
- Access to squash court (in village, 5km away)
LocationAbout the surrounding area of Chateau Des Vallees
Château De La Vallée is located in a vast estate of over 350 olive trees with views of the Var Valley towards Nice in the South and the Maritime Alpes in the North. It overlooks the meeting of the Estragon and Var rivers.
It is a 5km drive down a single tracked mountain road to the nearest village, where you will find a bakery, delicatessen, bar and restaurants. It's a charming mountain village with narrow winding streets of stone houses with balconies filled with pretty flowers. The area is fantastic for walkers with a number of paths sign-posted in the area and walks directly from the château. There is also a squash court in the village which guests have access to during their stay.
You'll find a better choice of food shops heading south, towards Pont de la Manda (14km) and with the largest supermarkets in the outskirts of Nice (32km).
The French Riviera is within easy reach, such as the charming city of Nice (32km) with its Promenade du Paillon park running from the city to the sea, flower markets on Cours Saleya and many art galleries and museums.
There are some wonderful villages to explore in this area such as Vence (25km), with its shady squares, pretty art galleries, picturesque cafes and beautiful countryside views or the ancient village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence (35km) with its boutiques and art shops, popular with tourists due to its charm and proximity to the coast. Other pretty Provençal villages include Mougins (50km) and perfumed filled Grasse (60km), both within an hour and worthy of a day trip or if you have kids they may prefer the waterparks and beaches of Antibes (40km). Don't forget to explore the wonderful Provençal markets across the towns and villages of this region and be sure to take back some local delights to your château.
If you are looking for adventure in the stunning mountains, the famous Gorges du Loup (40km) offers perfect hiking opportunities and the chance to swim in the natural pools and cascades. You can also head 90 minutes towards Breil sur Roya (90km) where you can do white-water rafting and canyoning or enjoy some of the more traditional watersports in and around Nice. There are numerous cycling trails and horse-riding in the region, making this area perfect for those who love to stay active.
|Local Amenities
|Nearest Airport
|Nearest Train Station
Pont de la Manda
|Nearest Village
|Nearest Restaurant
Local village
|Nearest Shop
Bakery and Delicatessen
|Nearest Supermarket
|Nearest Town/City
|Nearest Beach
The Provençal way of life is one that's deeply tempting for anyone who's been feeling the need to get away from it all. This is a place where the Mediterranean weather turns fields of corn and lavender into picture-perfect backdrops, where you can sip your locally bought wine and enjoy the landscapes before heading out and tackling them head-on with a range of great activities for families, groups of friends and adventurous foodies. Better yet, our range of villas in Provence and chateaux and holiday homes in the Côte d'Azur make the perfect base to explore this enchanting region!
KidsBest Suited For: All Ages
A cot and high-chair are available for guests to rent at €50 per week, payable to the owner.
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- <1hr to Airport
- Watersports
- Horse Riding
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- Heated Pool
- Indoor Games
- Table Tennis
Services Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
- Babysitting Available
Oliver's Extras
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
- Babysitting Available
At Oliver's Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver's Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- Babysitting/childcare services
Extras available at this property (payable locally):
- Welcome pack included (rosé wine, various kitchen essentials, tea and coffee)
- Private chef for lunch or dinner
- Additional maid service
- Babysitting
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
Château des Vallées
This Paradise in Provence is a spectacular venue truly away from it all, ne...Read more
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Château des Vallées
This Paradise in Provence is a spectacular venue truly away from it all, nestled on the side of a mountain with stunning views of the valley and Maritime Alps. The 17th century château provides every ingredient for a superb wedding. There are olive groves, terraced gardens, grass and lavender lawns and even a chapel for your ceremony. You and your guests will love the mix of old, modern and quirky such as the illuminated Roman remains beneath a glass floor. There are so many choices here for all aspects of your day – just imagine dancing on the lawns with such amazing scenery surrounding you.
Wedding Reception
For starting aperitif and cocktails, the area by the pool or hunting bar can be used for up 80 people standing
You could have an intimate reception for up to 16 people inside the main house or a reception with up to 100 guests seated on the main lawn and the terraces.
New for 2019, there is also the possibility of seating up to 80 people in the covered area beneath the pergola.
Dancing can continue until 2.30am outside without any time restrictions or up to 50 can dance inside the chapel. A dancefloor is advised for larger groups dancing on the lawn outside.
Wedding Ceremony
There is a chapel on site which can seat up to 40 guests, otherwise there are options on the lawn or in the olive groves for groups of up to 100 people.
Where to Stay
Up to 16 guests can stay in Château des Vallées whilst other accommodation can be found in nearby hotels and B&Bs, 10 minutes from the château. The owners can provide details of local transport firms.
Wedding Planning
The owners can recommend an English-speaking wedding planner or clients may arrange their own.
The owners are happy to provide recommended contact details for the various suppliers required for the event but don't take part in the planning.
The owners can recommend local caterers or clients may arrange their own.
Wedding Packages Venue is usually hired for a set wedding weekend - 10am Friday till 10am Monday.
Other information
Minimum stay to hold an event is 2 nights
May-October events are recommended (other months on request- heaters etc. required)
Marquee is possible and recommended for larger groups
Please note that any event rental may be subject to additional charges, venue hire fees and to a higher security deposit, which will be in addition to any published rental rates and fees.
All events are on request only and subject to prior agreement from the owner, who reserves the right to refuse all events without their prior authorisation.
|Security deposit
|€2000 to be paid by bank transfer to be owners at least one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.
|Arrival time
|4.00 p.m.
|Departure time
|10.00 a.m.
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
|Security deposit
|€2000 to be paid by bank transfer to be owners at least one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.
|Arrival time
|4.00 p.m.
|Departure time
|10.00 a.m.
|Energy costs included?
|Linen & towels included?
|Yes, including pool towels.
|Pets welcome?
|On request only and subject to prior agreement with the owners.
|Changeover day
|Saturday (other days on request).
|End of stay cleaning included?
|Smoking Allowed?
|Outside only.
|Minimum stay
|Holiday rentals: 7 moghts (shorter stays may be requested). Weddings: 3 nights (form Friday morning to Monday morning).
|Heating costs included?
|Pool heating charge?
|No. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures.
|€0.50 per adult per night to be paid locally to the owner.
|Other Ts and Cs
|Weddings, special celebrations and hen/stag parties may be permitted on request with prior agreement with the owner.
|Other Ts and Cs
|A cot and high-chair are available for guests to rent at €50 per week, payable to the owner.
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 14 people:
|Rental period
|Sep 22nd 2020 - Oct 3rd 2020
|Oct 3rd 2020 - May 29th 2021
|May 29th 2021 - Jun 26th 2021
|Jun 26th 2021 - Aug 28th 2021
|Aug 28th 2021 - Oct 2nd 2021
|Oct 2nd 2021 - Mar 26th 2022
Prices based on an occupancy of 14 people:
|Rental period
|Sep 22nd 2020 - Oct 3rd 2020
|Oct 3rd 2020 - May 29th 2021
|May 29th 2021 - Jun 26th 2021
|Jun 26th 2021 - Aug 28th 2021
|Aug 28th 2021 - Oct 2nd 2021
|Oct 2nd 2021 - Mar 26th 2022
Prices based on an occupancy of 14 people:
|Rental period
|Sep 22nd 2020 - Oct 3rd 2020
|Oct 3rd 2020 - May 29th 2021
|May 29th 2021 - Jun 26th 2021
|Jun 26th 2021 - Aug 28th 2021
|Aug 28th 2021 - Oct 2nd 2021
|Oct 2nd 2021 - Mar 26th 2022
Please note that prices may not be 100% accurate for dates outside of the current calendar year. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
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Great Holiday!
We had a fantastic holiday at the Chateau. I would recommend it to anyone and we hope to return one day. The hosts made us very welcome.
A slice of perfection
As we were heading up the mountain road to the Chateau for our two week stay, we wondered what on earth had we let ourselves in for......Arriving at the large dark imposing gates filled with trepidation and anticipation we pushed the bell hopefully ..........driving along the crunchy driveway looking out at the splendid valley views we were rewarded with what we had hoped for...a chateau......and on meeting the host, we just knew it was going to be perfect and we were certain that it would be a wonderful holiday. Some place, one of our children was so smitten, he proposed marriage and was accepted there. It was so spacious and private for our party of 12, a real family party house, a perfect kitchen with even its cheese fridge, wine fridge, and the two dishwashers were in constant use. Each room and outside garden and bar spaces were individual and unique, and well used. The photographs certainly do not do justice to this atmospheric slice of perfection, but how could they, you need to be there. The Chateau really rocks in every way.......and the charm of the local village, the bar, shops, restaurants and it's inhabitants was a real testament to the esteem the host's are held in
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Firstly, I'd like to give my personal appreciation to those who sent their friendly comments and positive feedback after my first newsletter was issued last month. I am humbled but cannot take all the credit myself. Kathie, Liesha, Greg, and in particular, Tracy, supported me and helped make this editorship succession as smooth as possible. I feel inspired and encouraged.
This month, we have included a summary of Bluenotes APAC 2019 that was hosted at Monash University last month. I have been to this local chapter of the Bluenotes' annual forum twice but unfortunately could not make it this year. Tim Brennan, General Manager Asia-Pacific, Bluenotes Group, shared this story and photos. I trust that all presenters and participants had great time meeting in person, sharing their successes and best practices, and learning from each another!
On the Sunday (3 March), I participated the 48th Round the Bay. This has become one of the largest recreational events in the world, where the runners, joggers, and walkers (I was one them), tackle an 8.4km course along Tamaki Drive from downtown Auckland to St Heliers Bay.
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UNDATED - South Dakota gas prices have fallen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.43/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 628 stations. Gas prices in South Dakota are 9.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, yet stand 35.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in South Dakota is priced at $2.19/g today while the most expensive is $2.90/g, a difference of 71.0 cents per gallon. The lowest price in the state today is $2.19/g while the highest is $2.90/g, a difference of 71.0 cents per gallon. The cheapest price in the entire country today stands at $1.91/g while the most expensive is $5.49/g, a difference of $3.58/g.
The national average price of gasoline has fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.60/g today. The national average is down 6.9 cents per gallon from a month ago, yet stands 13.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
Historical gasoline prices in South Dakota and the national average going back a decade:November 4, 2018: $2.79/g (U.S. Average: $2.73/g)November 4, 2017: $2.47/g (U.S. Average: $2.52/g)November 4, 2016: $2.18/g (U.S. Average: $2.22/g)November 4, 2015: $2.27/g (U.S. Average: $2.20/g)November 4, 2014: $3.11/g (U.S. Average: $2.96/g)November 4, 2013: $3.14/g (U.S. Average: $3.22/g)November 4, 2012: $3.46/g (U.S. Average: $3.47/g)November 4, 2011: $3.51/g (U.S. Average: $3.41/g)November 4, 2010: $2.85/g (U.S. Average: $2.79/g)November 4, 2009: $2.68/g (U.S. Average: $2.67/g)
Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:Sioux Falls- $2.45/g, up 1.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.43/g.North Dakota- $2.51/g, down 3.9 cents per gallon from last week's $2.55/g.Nebraska- $2.56/g, up 4.5 cents per gallon from last week's $2.51/g.
"While the national average gas price didn't show much of a significant trend either way, oil prices did jump last week on the solid jobs report and on news of a growing consensus that the U.S. and China have agreed to some form of a trade deal," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "With such strong economic data, the picture is painted that we could see improving demand for oil and thus prices rising last week. While it may not be immediately noticed at the pump as gasoline demand continues to be weak in the off-season, it certainly could lead to a more noticeable impact next summer should nothing change until then. Ahead of Thanksgiving, last week's oil jump may derail falling gas prices, though we still may see prices drift lower, the good economic news means prices will not drop as much as they could have otherwise."


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Last Saturday night, slumped in bed at 2am having spent the night drinking aimlessly, I made a Tinder profile. So on Sunday I went to try it out. After one or two swipes to the left, I came across a profile with an intriguing bio.
I wrote a cheeky little song for this<youtube link>.
Since Ive got a pretty crappy phone, I get out my laptop to look it up. And it is truly outstanding/adorable. If you could see it, you would understand.
(Edit: Fuck it. I feel like when she made it, she must have realized there was a chance someone who viewed her Tinder profile would talk about it on the internet. Am I wrong in thinking she might even vaguely want that to happen? Cos this thing deserves more views. Hannah, if this ends up getting back to you and Im wrong about this assumption, Im so, so, so sorry.)
So.. theres a name on the youtube page. But I am an emotional stable, rational adult now who does not spend his time stalking a stranger online in order to stoke a ridiculous crush. But, I still havent swiped yet. So I tell myself its okay because Im just investigating whether I should swipe right or left. Who knows, she could be a total loon. Due diligence, and all that.So I look at her public facebook. And she has these wonderful, insanely nerdy pictures of herself as a youngster. This deeply disturbed me. Because outside of anonymous blog posts, I thought I had done a pretty good job of transcending my nerdiness. But part of my method is the total denial of the fact that I am or ever was truly a nerd. And here is a girl who seems to have transcended her nerdiness so completely that she is comfortable having these insanely nerdy pictures of herself on her public facebook profile. I cannot fathom it.Finally, after thirty minutes or so of falling deeply in love, in a fit of sanity I swipe right so I can move on with my life. And now obviously Im going to talk about how I had to deal with the fact that we never matched.But no. Truth is, dealing with that would have been easy. Im used to dealing with that.A fucking match. My first fucking match. I need more training! Im not ready for the big league! I send her a message saying how amazing her music is. And she thanks me for the compliment. Then I tell her that I think Ive seen her around the library but the message is really long and I inexplicably say And I will say hi if I see you there again!. Silence. Ive been too fucking presumptuous, and now Im a fucking stalker.Four hours later, she says shes seen me too.Shes seen me too. So that means she might have swiped me after having already connected the artificially flattering profile pictures with the real life human.But on the other hand, four hours. So that means she might swiped right based on the artificially flattering profile pictures and then connected it with the real life human, or been creeped out by the stalker vibe, been caught in a bind, so waited four hours to reply to signal her lack of interest.So I send her another message, but Im too scared that it would be harassing her to ask her a question, so I just say something shortish about why Im at the library a lot. I know. Im pretty suave.And then, predictably, there is nothing. For days I am checking my phone. I have shit to do but I cannot slow the flow of adrenaline every time I think about how stupid the messages I sent her were. Rerunning what I should have said. Hoping there will be another message from her. And it never comes. Obviously I cant send her another message. I know enough about modern etiquette to know that. But what is the proper protocol if I see her again? Say hi? Ignore her? Smile politely? Hide?
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For years I was an emotionally stable adult. I had developed a slightly dysfunctional, but very efficient method of dealing with my love-life. I would resolutely assume that the only thing anybody ever wanted from me was friendship until the point where they made it extremely clear that they wanted more. And I thought Tinder would mesh with my approach perfectly.But Tinder doesnt make it extremely clear that someone wants more. Tinder makes it extremely clear that someone could want more if you play your cards right. And the cards youre allowed to play are so senseless and trivial, and the game can be lost so quickly and arbitrarily, its impossible not to go insane obsessing over the trifling errors you made in playing your hand.Dont get me wrong. Tinder may have invented a particular variation of the rules, but the great trivial and arbitrary card game has been there since time began.What Tinder has invented that is truly novel is a mechanism for letting you know when you have a chance of winning with the cards you have.And that information is torturous to know when youre hopeless at playing the game.
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(Edit: Also Hannahdont worry. Im not still hoping to seduce you. I might be hopeless at the game, but I know enough to know that in writing this I have unambiguously solidified my position beneath you. Thats fine. I can deal with that. Im used to dealing with that.)


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Because we were uber busy eating & chatting with friends and family nightly during our 10 days holiday, my darling mom didn't have time to homecook for us. Sobs!!
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While an international company, LK Bennett has a large presence in the UK as a luxury fashion brand and was initially founded in 1990.
LK Bennett is known for their unique collections of clothes, handbags, and above all, their shoes. Whether you're looking to get yourself a dress for a special occasion, or even if you're looking for a swimsuit to go on holiday, LK Bennett will have what you're looking for.
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Close Knit by Nina Kiriki Hoffman
Title: Close Knit
Author: Nina Kiriki Hoffman
In: A Fantastic Holiday Season (Kevin J. Anderson & Keith J. Olexa)
Rating Out of 5: 4 (Really good read!)
My Bookshelves: Christmas, Family
Pace: Slow
Format: Short story
Publisher: World Fire Press
Year: 2014
5th sentence, 74th page: They walked the mall after dinner.
Leo has powerful family magic, but the magic of Christmas is about to show him that maybe there is another kind of magic that he needs to consider.
Christmas time has always meant family to me. But, sometimes that closeness and beautifulness of family can become a little too overwhelming. Sometimes becoming an adult means that the tightness of familial ties needs to be stretched and loosened. Hoffmanexplores this perfectly in this intriguingly different short story.
Instead of featuring a close knit family that is happy,healthy and merry – Close Knit features one that is inherently broken. All three generations that are featured. The fact that there is a magical that acts like a web between members just furthers the idea that not all relationships are healthy, and sometimes we need to work on things. Being close isn't necessarily a good thing.
It took me a while to get used to a slightly open-ended ending in most short stories. They leave so much left unsaid, but, in the cases of tales like this, I love it. There is a sense of a great future ahead of Leo's family, but also a sense of a lot of work left undone and a lot on the horizon.
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Popupspace's Office-in-a-Box is a Dutch Design product, handcrafted in The Netherlands. We strive for using sustainable solutions and materials as much as we can.
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As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and...


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Family Group Sheet
GLENN, Alexander
Husband: Alexander GLENN
Birth: 1792 in Lincoln Co., North Carolina
Death: 22 Sep 1845 in Woburn, Bond County, Illinois
Burial: in Prob. Hastings Cemetery
Parents - Father: Robert GLENN; Mother: Elizabeth PHILLIPS?
Marriage: 10 October 1815 in Lincoln Co., North Carolina view certificate image
Wife: Frances "Fanny" GRIGG
Birth: 1797 in North Carolina
Death: 20 April 1852 in Woburn, Bond County, Illinois
Burial: in Prob. Hastings Cemetery
Parents - Father: Jesse GRIGG; Mother: Martha ELAM
Child No. 1: William Moore GLENN
Birth: 9 Oct 1816 in Cleveland County, NC
Death: 16 Sep 1891 in Arthur, Lima Twp, Grant Co WI
Burial: in Arthur Me Cemetery
Marriage: 04 August 1836 in Bond County, Illinois
Spouse: Cynthia JaneMCCRACKEN
Child No. 2: Robert GLENN
Birth: 17 Oct 1818 in Cleveland County, NC
Death: 11 Apr 1890 in Coffeen Montgomery Co Il
Burial: in Zion Cemetery, Woburn, Bond Co, Il
Marriage: 29 July 1840 in Bond County, Illinois
Spouse: Jane Richardson MOORE
Child No. 3: John GLENN
Birth: c 1820 in Cleveland Co NC
Death: 1848 in Unknown
Burial: in Unknown
Marriage: 19 June 1840 in Bond County IL
Spouse: Nancy N. MOORE
Child No. 4: Martha Elam "Patsy" GLENN
Birth: 19 Oct 1823 in Cleveland Co NC
Death: 19 July 1905 in Montgomery Co Ill
Marriage: 10 Jun 1843 in Bond Co Il
Spouse: Joseph Wilson GRIGG/ Daniel KIMBRO
Child No. 5: Elizabeth McReaunals GLENN
Birth: 25 July 1826 in Cleveland Co NC
Death: 17 Feb 1883 in Bond Co Il
Burial: in Mt. Gilead Cemetery
Marriage: 1 Oct 1846 in Bond Co Ill
Spouse: Marshall HUNTER
Child No. 6: Jessee Richardson GLENN
Birth: 1829 in Woburn, Bond Co Ill
Death: 29 October 1873 in Bond County, Illinois
Burial: in Mt. Gilead Cemetery
Marriage: 07 Aug 1851 in Bond Co Ill
Spouse: Mary Elizabeth THOMPSON
Child No. 7: Nancy Ramsey GLENN
Birth: 11 Nov 1832 in Woburn, Bond Co., Ill
Death: 11 May 1903 in Bond Co., Ill
Burial: in Mt. Gilead Cem
Marriage: 27 Nov 1850 in Bond County, Illinois
Spouse: William McLin HUNTER
Child No. 8: Alexander C. GLENN Jr.
Birth: 18 March 1835 in Woburn, Bond Co., Ill
Death: 08 Jul 1908 in Coffeen, Montgomery Co Il
Burial: in Zion Cemetery, Woburn, Bond Co
Marriage: 17 Apr 1856 in Montgomery Co Il
Spouse: Mary Elizabeth "Polly" KIMBRO
Child No. 9: Frances Malinda "Fanny" GLENN
Birth: 1837 in Bond County, Illinois
Marriage: 03 Nov 1856 in Bond Co Il
Spouse: Wallace MCCORD
Notes / Documentation:
Censuses Bond County, Illinois Obituaries Bond County, Illinois Probate Records-Bond County, Illinois Cemetery Readings, Bond County Illinois Deed of Partition on the Estate of Alexander Glenn Sr. Probate Record of Alexander C. Glenn-Montgomery Co Ill Marriage Registers of Bond County, Illinois Family Bible Records-Bond County, Illinois Military Pension Record of Joseph W. GRIGG's wife and children History of Bond and Montgomery County Illinois 1882 Newspaper Articles-Bond County Illinois North Carolina Marriage Records Grant County Wisconsin Census and Cemetery Records Letter of James GLENN to his family about his brother Alexander who moved to Illinois.
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It now appears that Donald Sterling's "reward" for his offensive remarks might very well result in a billion-dollar price tag from the potentially mandated sale of the Los Angeles Clippers ["Wife to sell team," News, May 24].
Let's hope that much of his windfall profits are designated for donations to worthwhile charitable organizations.
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During the live semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent, Alesha Dixson shared some very happy news – she's expecting another baby with her partner Azuka Ononye.
Alesha has said that she's 'over the moon' at the news during Monday's episode, which followed Ant & Dec making the announcement during a musical number.
This will be Alesha's second child with Azuka and as they prepare to welcome another new baby into their family, here's what you need to know about him…
Who is Alesha Dixon's partner Azuka Ononye?
Azuka Ononye, 38, is a British professional dancer and model.
It was believed he and Alesha married in secret in 2017, however the pair have never confirmed their news.
During an appearance on Michael McIntyre's Big Show Christmas Special in December 2017, Alesha, 40, introduced Azuka as 'my lovely husband AZ, you can call him Azuka!' She was not, however, wearing a wedding ring.
The pair had been dating since 2012.
Azuka is said to have worked as a backup dancer for the likes of Tinie Tempah and for Alexandra Burke on The X Factor.
He and Alesha reportedly started out as just friends, with Alesha saying previously on The Jonathan Ross Show: 'I was kind of playing hard to get for about a year.
'And then I had the foot operation and I couldn't walk and he was literally sleeping on the floor looking after me every day.
'I was just looking at him thinking, "That is for better or for worse isn't it." I looked a state, he was sleeping on the floor because I was on the couch, I couldn't even get up the stairs. If he can carry me to the toilet then he's a keeper.'
The pair welcomed their first child together, five-year-old daughter Azura Sienna Ononye, in October 2013.
Alesha revealed their happy news on her 35th birthday on 7 October.
'Thank you for all of your lovely birthday messages! I've had the best present in the world………,' she teased, adding: 'My baby girl Azura Sienna was born last week!!! I'm elated and over the moon :) x.'
When many of her followers commented on the sudden arrival, Dixon replied: 'It seems quick because I was hiding it for so long!!! I was in my 6 month of pregnancy at the Britain's Got Talent final! :) xxx.'
Which, by all accounts, means she could well be six months pregnant with her second child already. August due date, anyone?
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Metro Atlanta Businesswomen to Gather at Power of Breath Women's Fashion Luncheon. Join the American Lung Association for a fun afternoon of philanthropy to raise awareness for lung cancer and lung disease.
The American Lung Association in Georgia is hosting its second annual Power of Breath Women's Fashion Luncheon on Friday, March 1 at the Country Club of the South (4100 Old Alabama Rd., Johns Creek GA 30022) from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
The event will feature a fashion show with local boutiques including V. LU, Findlay Rowe, and Heart & Sole boutique. The luncheon will also highlight a silent auction all while enjoying mimosas, passed hors d'oeuvres, a chef-prepared lunch and desserts. The lively entertaining event is focused on women empowerment and leadership.
Lung cancer
Is the number one cancer killer of women and has one of the lowest five-year survival rates of all cancer types at 17.7 percent. More than half of the 33 million Americans living with chronic lung disease are women. Not only are women disproportionately affected by lung disease, but they also influence more than 80 percent of the healthcare decisions for their families. By educating women, the American Lung Association will expand its impact and increase the likelihood that women will not only make healthy decisions for themselves. And also for their families—including the men, women and children that they love.
Honorees for this year's event are:
Deborah Spector and Vickie Beckler, the Resilience in Healthcare recipient. Spector, a lung cancer survivor hopes to inspire and help others through education and shared knowledge. Beckler has dedicated her life work to increasing lung cancer screenings and to change the perception that lung cancer is a smoker's disease. The Resilience in Healthcare Award is a nominated honor in which a healthcare professional that has dedicated their life passion to lung cancer and lung disease is honored.
The Power of Breath Women's Fashion Luncheon Leading Ladies are an elite group of women who have been nominated by their peers and have accepted the challenge to collectively raise $15,000.00 for lung health. These amazing women are working to change outcomes in the health industry and to influence change in lung cancer and lung disease.
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Games MultiHero Review
MultiHero is a combination of a side view fighting game like Mortal Kombat and a multiplayer fighting game like Super Smash Brothers. Playing characters from several different TV shows and comics you will fight your way through levels or battle to stay alive in VS mode. MultiHero is a very challenging game to play, but if you love Mortal Kombat style fighting, you will like this as well.
Up to 4 Players on Same Computer (Crowded??)
The game has two options for playing: you can either use Adventure mode or VS mode. In all modes you can play with up to four friends on the same computer. You need to have some controllers for your computer because there is only enough room on the keyboard for two players, and even that is crowded. The controls require a total of eight keys that you can set however you want.
Adventure Mode
Adventure mode involves obstacles and enemies. There are 40 levels to complete in Adventure mode, including boss fights. Each level will present new challenges to overcome like jumping across large pits or fighting on small platforms over pits of lava. Completing levels in Adventure mode will unlock other characters for you to play. You can play famous characters like Batman, Predator, Goku and even Mario. Each character has their own special abilities like Spider-Man's web attack or Predator's shoulder gun. Once they are unlocked you can go back and play any of the previous levels with your new characters. Unlocking fighters in Adventure mode also makes them available in VS mode.
Vs Mode - Just Beat It!
VS mode is just fighting with no exploration or obstacles. You can compete against three opponents which can be played by human or computer. There is also the option of setting up teams. In VS mode there are several styles of combat: Capture the Flag, Hold the Flag, Deathmatch and Hit the Target. In Deathmatch you get five lives and the last one standing wins. Hit the Target requires you to throw turtle shells at a target flying around the screen while defending yourself from attack. In every mode except Deathmatch you have unlimited lives.
8 Bit Type Graphics
The graphics in MultiHero are comparable to games on the original Nintendo. The low quality graphics really don't detract from the game, instead they give it a retro feel. The sound is mostly borrowed from other games. Levels will feature music from Zelda or Mario. Even some of the sound effects are from other games. Sometimes the sound will make you laugh if you are familiar with the particular theme song. One level has the theme song from Zelda playing.
The Game is Just Too Hard
The major drawback to this game is the difficulty. The adventure mode has no way to adjust the difficulty settings and is very difficult. In Vs mode you can adjust the skill level of the computer opponents but it is still very difficult. A large number of players might become frustrated by how difficult this game is. Many levels require a large amount of trial and error to complete and with no checkpoints you will have to start levels from the beginning if you die.
Conclusion - Not Bad If You Can Get Past the Difficulty
MultiHero has great side scrolling fighting and a good multiplayer mode. The difficulty of the game limits the audience that would enjoy it. The controls are easily customizable to however you like them. The large number of levels combined with how hard the game is means it will take you some time to complete everything. If you don't mind a challenge or are a fan of Mortal Kombat this would be a good game to download, it's even completely free.
- Review by Mick
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The modern variety of VAT was first implemented by France back in the 1950s. It was Maurice Lauré, Joint Director of the French Tax Authority (Direction Générale des Impôts) that first implemented VAT on 10 April 1954 to be precise, although German industrialist Dr. Wilhelm von Siemens proposed the concept in 1918. So, in short, we have the French and the Germans to thank for VAT!
Today Value Added Tax (VAT) described by some as "Various Added Things" is essentially an indirect tax. You may have heard it referred to as a type of general consumption tax. Countries that adopt VAT, impose it on most supplies of goods and services that are bought and sold.
Sadly, today over 150 countries have already implemented VAT (or its equivalent, Goods and Services Tax), including all 29 European Union (EU) members (mindful that the UK will leave), Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia. The EU is generally the most aggressive with VAT Tax; the force of implementation is extremely strong and many SME's have either long since closed down or relocated out of the EU to get away from it, as VAT by its process, favours large multinational companies that have the resources to administrate VAT and the cash flow to handle fast payments out to the Government and typically slow payments back in. Moreover, SME's struggle to pay for the Accountants and Lawyers that charge for advice and to process. Therefore, it's not surprising that to quote the words of the UK's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnston "The only continent with weaker economic growth than Europe is Antarctica".
VAT is charged at each step of the 'supply chain'. Of course, it's the poor consumers who are generally penalized to bear the VAT cost, while Businesses collect and account for the tax, in a way acting as a "Tax Collector" on behalf of the government.
A business pays the government the tax that it collects from its customers transactions, while it may also receive a refund from the government on tax that it has paid to its suppliers. The net result is that tax receipts to government reflect the 'value add' throughout the supply chain or more simply put, it's a little messy.
For decades Dubai has enjoyed "Tax Free" status in terms of NO Corporate Tax + NO Income Tax and this freedom of tax collection inspired innovation and business has thrived, especially for SME's. Any dream was possible in Dubai; this spirit constructed the world's tallest building the "Burj Khalifa" some 828 M high making it some incredible feet of engineering, a reputation for the world's only 7-star Hotel "Burj Arab" and a plethora of world's best and world's first. In 2015, according to the Washington-based Brookings Institution's Global Metro Monitor, "no metropolitan area grew faster relative to its national economy than Dubai, where the business and financial services sector helped drive 4.5 per cent growth in GDP per capita."
No-where on the planet in recent times has tax freedom and innovation thrived quite in the same way as Dubai, so one has to ask the question, why the negativity of VAT now? The UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs, His Excellency Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, stated that the UAE will implement VAT at the rate of 5% on 1 January 2018.
The Minister spoke in Dubai on 24 February 2017 after a joint press conference with Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). So, wow we begin to understand, the IMF is involved, represented by a French Lady; history repeats itself!
VAT was introduced in January 2018 at a rate of 5% with some limited exceptions including basic food items, healthcare and education. In simple terms, VAT goes against all the freedom and innovation principles of Dubai as the Emirate succumbs to the demands of the IMF. For such a low 5%, it caused havoc for SME's to administrate the processing of VAT, many were fined despite a lack of clarity. many SME's move away from the GCC and for others already complaining about pricing, it was the last straw to relocate home.
Despite being Tax Free, Dubai is today exceptionally expensive and another 5% on top of the average $13 USD for a mere small glass of wine, was really too much for many Expats. Food, Shopping in general, property rental and most services are at breaking point pricing-wise, hence another 5% is becoming a bridge too far and Dubai's once successful financial model could be up the creek! The only saving grace was that too much property on the market caused a notable reduction in rentals up to 30%.
There were winners of course, being the army of Accountants and Lawyers descending upon Dubai, that could hardly contain their enthusiasm to capitalize on the introduction of VAT. This however struck a major blow to SME's already finding it tough to pay high Accountancy Fees for advice and solutions to a complex VAT implementation that lacked clarity in the early days, yet companies were penalized that did not have the proper time to adjust. Tax Free Zones are making many offers these days, as so many companies left. Other companies simply bought a Tax free company in another country like BVI. Others stayed and invoiced only outside the GCC where the VAT was not applied and used another company for inside the GCC.
The reason given is that The UAE Federal and Emirate governments provide citizens and residents with many different public services – including hospitals, roads, public schools, parks, waste control, and police services. These services are paid for from the government budgets. VAT is planned to provide the UAE with a new source of income, which they trust will contribute towards the continued provision of high quality public services into the future. It is also supposed to help the government move towards its vision of reducing dependence on oil and other hydrocarbons as a source of revenue.
I wonder however, if the number of companies that will close or how many new companies that be discouraged from opening has been factored in. Also, the cost to implement and receive/manage the VAT funds and the impact on the image of Dubai as a Tax free and innovative place to do business in. VAT is simply not innovative!
I sincerely hope that Dubai, the UAE and all GCC countries reconsider this stance, but I doubt they will, so we should expect and plan for the worst with a continuation of the Tax which may be the beginning of the end as the UAE may seek to increase it. There are of course many other ways for the government to collect funds without the complication, which requires armies of VAT receipt collectors, enforcers and the like, all of which will discourage business and innovation, against the once great free principles of Dubai and the UAE.
All great empires came to an end when they started charging Tax! Check out this article: A History of more than 4000 years of Taxes, when will we ever learn!


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Back in February, we announced that all product pricing for Genii Software products would be shown in three currencies, the U.S. Dollar, the Euro and the British Pound. Yesterday, we went back to U.S. Dollar pricing and put "Call for quote" under all the euro and British pound pricing. The fluctuations in the currencies in recent weeks have made it impossible to keep up and provide fair and stable pricing. We could have chosen either fair or stable, but not both. We hope to get back to posted prices in all three currencies, but world events may make this difficult for a while. Of course, we are still happy to extend an official quote in any of the three currencies, or most other currencies, for that matter.
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The Manor Marussia F1 Team's miraculous return from the brink of closure will not have its fairytale chapter this weekend, with the outfit confirming that it will not participate in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
The news is no great surprise, given the team's comeback from being placed into administration was confirmed mere weeks ago. With no pre-season testing and a skeleton crew, that the team even made it to Melbourne is a miracle in itself and was one of the few good news stories in a week dominated by off-field politics.
Its mechanics and engineers have spent much of the week unpacking, assembling and submitting its modified one-year-old cars for FIA scrutineering, as well as updating its internal software to run its Ferrari-powered cars.
While the chassis' themselves passed scrutineering from the FIA, the governing body has insisted that its one-year-old Ferrari engines be configured with 2015-spec software that features additional safety cut-offs stipulated in the safety regulations following Jules Bianchi's crash last year.
An added complication for the team was the fact that of all of its hard drives were wiped before the planned auction of the team's assets that was subsequently cancelled when a rescue deal was arranged.
With the two cars still in various stages of assembly, neither Roberto Merhi nor teammate Will Stevens completed any running, and the team confirmed it will not attempt to get dispensation to race tomorrow if, by some miracle, it could get the cars ready overnight.
The team's focus is now on getting itself ready for the second round of the season, the Malaysian Grand Prix, in less than a fortnight's time.
"The cars and the systems are incredibly complicated and what's been achieved in an incredibly short space of time – the company only came out of administration two weeks ago – has really been tremendous," Manor Marussia President & Sporting Director, Graeme Lowdon, said in Friday's FIA Press Conference.
"We're racers and we want to race. That's what we want to do. There's nothing that we're doing that would possibly slow the process down.
"We want to be on the track as quick as we possibly can. As far as taking time to do a test or something like that, that would have been great but it was just impossible in the time that was available.
"We'll keep pushing as hard as we can, together with all of our partners and I'm pretty sure we'll be there sooner or later and then we can just move forward."
The team can technically miss four Grands Prix over the course of the season before it risks having its racing license invalidated by the FIA, but given it can argue it has made 'all reasonable endeavours' to participate this weekend, it will not fall foul with officialdom this time.
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Leicester City defender Harry Maguire has returned to training with the England squad after suffering a hamstring problem in Friday's match against the Netherlands.
Maguire replaced Joe Gomez early in the first half of the friendly, which the Three Lions won 1-0, but had to be replaced himself after pulling up in the closing minutes of the game.
On Monday, though, he was pictured in training with the rest of the squad at Tottenham Hotspur's training centre in North London and is expected to be fit enough to face Italy on Tuesday.
England boss Gareth Southgate had previously revealed that the defender had suffered a tight hamstring during the match.
"We didn't ideally want him to play that long because he had extra time (for Leicester in the FA Cup) on Sunday and hadn't really trained with the group until Wednesday," the manager said on Saturday (H/T the Leicester Mercury).
"Although I have to say I thought his performance was outstanding. I think he's a top player, a really good player."
Maguire put in a rather impressive performance against Holland before limping off and Liverpool fans have since called for their club to sign the centre half, whom they want to see partnered up with Virgil van Dijk in the Reds' back line next season.


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QLD - Grow your digital presence - Half-day workshop (Cairns) presented by Renee Dembowski & Nicky Jurd
Grow your digital presence - Half-day workshop
Presented by RENEE DEMBOWSKI & NICKY JURD
About the workshop
Learn how to set up accounts for digital advertising on each of these platforms:
Also learn more about campaign planning and what you need in your toolbox to make your ad a success.
This workshop is highly interactive. Feel free to set up an advert LIVE with us on the day.
Important - Participating businesses must be aware that this information will be provided to the Commonwealth Department of Jobs and Small Business and the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Innovation and Science for program evaluation and reporting purposes and; they may be approached by a representative of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science to complete a survey on the services provided.
PLEASE NOTE: To register for this event you must be a business (0-19 employees) and provide your ABN.
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See Inside Alicia Keys' New $30 Million Pad, Which Inspired Tony Stark's Mansion
In 2005, Alicia Keys burst onto the scene with four Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Album for 'The Diary of Alicia Keys'. Since then, she's gone on to win the Grammy for Best R&B album again in 2014, and while the S** and The City 2 movie had audiences flocking to cinemas, it was Keys' "Empire State of Mind" that they all came out of the cinema raving about – a song that got stuck in our heads and refused to leave. Thankfully, we're not mad about it.
It's safe to say that with such a prolific career, Alicia Keys can afford to splash out on her abode. And with reports that the singer just bought a $30 million four-bedroom Californian pad, it seems she did just that. The 38-year-old and her husband Swizz Beats can now call themselves the new owners of the La Jolla mansion nicknamed Razor House for its clinical architecture and location near a trail called Razor Point.
The home has garnered a pretty impressive reputation, not just for its stunning views and architectural design, but because it has also come to be compared to Tony Stark's luxurious home in the Iron Man movies. If you've seen the film, you'd likely recall gasping in awe at the famed Marvel character's home, the futuristic mansion set on a sea-side cliff along the coast of Malibu. It came with an integrated artificial intelligence system initially created to help out around the house (which came to be named J.A.R.V.I.S.) and a cylindrical glass waterfall and spiral staircase. To put it simply: the character's home was nothing short of what you'd expect of a billionaire philanthropist and superhero.
And when it comes to the purchase made by Alicia Keys, the multilevel abode isn't too far off from that which we see in the Iron Man films. It's perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean (this whole perching business seems to be a prerequisite for a celebrity-worthy house), and nearly all the walls are glass, providing sweeping views of the landscape from almost every room. And if that wasn't enough, there's also a glass elevator.
As Architectural Digest reports, the home includes "four bedrooms (including two master suites), a giant round living room with a fireplace, a fitness space, two steam rooms, a library, a den, a theatre, and a kitchen outfitted with Gaggeneau, Miele, and Hoshizaki appliances."
The publication also goes on to add: "The floors are mostly travertine stone, with walnut flooring in the library, where there is also a custom-made Ralph Lauren pool table. In the family room, there's a custom-made shagreen liquor cabinet and bar."
Razor House was originally listed on the market for $43 million, meaning Keys saved herself a cool $13 million. According to the Wall Street Journal, the house also features an infinity pool and acoustically treated walls and ceiling, make it the perfect home for a musician – especially a Grammy award winner. Outside, the house features several lounge areas, a rooftop entertaining spot featuring a kitchen, and a courtyard with a firepit, plus an additional 1,301-square-foot, two-bedroom guesthouse on the premises.


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College campuses across the United States are taking the lead in the transition to a clean energy future, thanks both to the part they play as developers of new technologies and ideas, and to the activities of students themselves who are determined to create a more sustainable world.
But as more and more colleges and universities move to reduce their reliance on coal and other dirty fossil fuels, some have found themselves in a quandary over what cleaner fuel makes the best alternative. Will colleges that once relied on coal power merely switch to slightly cleaner natural gas, or can they go all the way and transition to truly renewable energy?
A technology being used at Middlebury College in Vermont could eventually help colleges, utilities, and other institutions make the jump to clean energy more easily. Middlebury has some of the most ambitious climate and energy goals of any college in the country, and aims to be carbon neutral by 2016. Among other efficiency and clean energy goals designed to help the college meet that target, Middlebury is developing a biomass gasification plant with the hope of using sustainably harvested local resources to generate a sustained clean energy supply.
In recent years, biomass plants have been strongly criticized by some environmental groups because they come with a variety of problems of their own. Some types of biomass incinerators can produce as much or more local pollution than coal-burning boilers, contributing to poor air quality and health problems for nearby communities. And if biomass boilers are supplied with wood harvested in an unsustainable manner, they contribute to deforestation.
The Middlebury biomass gasification system addresses at least some of these problems. In contrast to a conventional wood stove, gasification involves burning woody material at extremely high temperatures to generate steam. This steam can then be used for heating buildings and water. The system is much more efficient than a wood stove, and other features help reduce particulate matter and other harmful emissions. According to some reports, filters in the system can ensure more than 99% of particulate emissions are removed.
In addition to using energy as efficiently as possible and minimizing particulate emissions, Middlebury has a stated goal of obtaining all wood chips for the plant from sustainably managed forests within seventy-five miles of the college. This would mean minimizing the degree to which the system contributes to deforestation and impacts biodiversity.
If enough wood can be provided by sustainable sources, it will mean the biomass facility isn't simply replacing fossil fuel combustion with deforestation that also contributes to climate change. The even larger question, of course, is whether a sustainable biomass model developed at a single college can be applied to other projects throughout the country. The more energy you are trying to produce, the harder it is to make sure all of it comes from sustainable sources.
For this reason biomass will never be the silver bullet that fixes the US addiction to dirty fuels. However experiments now moving forward at college campuses could help energy providers throughout the country build biomass systems that are as clean and sustainable as possible. Such biomass plants could play an important part in the new clean energy economy.
For biomass to become a viable replacement for fossil fuels that doesn't create a host of new environmental problems of its own, biomass facilities must be designed to run on a locally grown food supply, minimize particulate air emissions, and of course be as efficient as possible.
With momentum building for a clean energy revolution, these goals have never been more important.
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Technical Designer
- Employer
- Creative Assembly
- Location
- Horsham
- Starts
- Closes
- Sector
- Design / Creative, Games
- Level
- Mid-Level
- Attendance
- Full-Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
This is an excellent opportunity to join our talented and motivated design team working on exciting new content for the Total War: Warhammer series at our studio in Horsham.
You'll become part of a world class development team working on titles in the award-winning Total War series and will have the opportunity to make a mark on our new project, contributing to creation of a genre-defining game.
Key Responsibilities
As a Technical Designer your primary role will be to support the current LIVE game with fixes, new design content, and improvements focused around metrics and community feedback. You will also support the wider Design Team through creating content, scripts and templates, developing pipelines, tools, and features in both concept and production phase.
You will work closely with gameplay coders and designers to ensure smooth implementation of game fixes, updates, and new features. You will hold yourself to a high-quality level and ensure your code is robust, clean script adhering to the best practices and guidelines.
You will need to communicate clearly and effectively, and the ability to apply your strong technical and game design skills to the project will be critical to the success of this role.
- Previous Technical Design role in game dev environment, ideally one of which AAA
- Familiar with at least one scripting language and at least one programming language (ideally C-based)
- Strong knowledge of game design fundamentals and a keen interest in games development overall
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Experience creating design tools
- Comfortable working closely with programmers
- Comfortable working both autonomously and as part of a team
- Comfortable working in unfamiliar systems and rapidly becoming familiar with them
- Experience with source control
- Passion to play and make Total War games
- A knowledge of and passion for Warhammer lore
- Experience creating maintainable, long-term, and reasonably easy to use game systems and tools for development
- Two or more shipped titles
- Experience with Games as a Service
Currently Creative Assembly is working fully remotely and we continue to assess the COVID-19 situation, with the safety of our staff our number one priority. We are still actively recruiting and onboarding new staff each week. We will set you up with everything you need to join remotely whether you will need to relocate to the UK (or within the UK) now, or at a later date.
We offer a fully bespoke funded relocation package for you and your dependants, and you'll be supported through the process with our dedicated Relocation Specialist.
We also have an excellent range of benefits to support your work life balance, including:
- Generous holiday allowance plus full studio closure over the Christmas and New Year period, as all UK Bank holidays
- Annual discretionary studio bonus
- Defined career development pathways and personalised training support with a dedicated learning and development. We offer among other activities; SEGA Dev Day, internal masterclasses, prestigious creative workshops to inspire and enthuse including internal programming conferences, on-site training with renowned specialists as well as global conference attendance
- Private medical and dental insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover and free health care screening
- Season ticket travel loans and cycle to work scheme
- Free bike servicing and discounted car valet service on site
- Free games and merchandise plus access to our extensive games library
- Free breakfast every day - toast, bagels, pancakes, cereals, yoghurts, fresh fruit, smoothies, juices, milkshakes and more in our fully stocked kitchen
- An employee assistance programme and onsite confidential wellbeing sessions
- In-studio heavily subsidised massage therapy
- Discounts portal giving access to a wide range of extras such as heavily discounted home technology, travel insurance, corporate gym membership, cinema tickets, holidays, trips out and Ikea vouchers
- Amazing studio parties such as our CA Summer Festival, a Christmas Party for you and your partner plus a separate Children's Christmas Party. We also have our wrap parties for all our releases
- Free Japanese lessons, life drawing, creative writing and Pilates classes
- A range of CA Social events including the annual sponsored Walking Challenge to 100Km, Couch to 5k in our beautiful local park, basketball, game and movie evenings, board game club, 5-a-side football, CA Choir, Sword fighting (yes, sword fighting) and loads more
- We offer discounts with local businesses, including estate agents and local shops to support our local economy.
Our studio sites have disabled access. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
Creative Assembly is about the right people making the best games. We are united through our values. We focus on our strengths and embrace our uniqueness, collaborating across teams and giving everyone the trust and respect to be masters of their craft. Our values form the foundation of our culture and ethos:
- Quality - Everything we do is about quality, from individual actions to final products, we take pride in the detail and authenticity of all our creations.
- Focus - We focus on our strengths as a studio. Our teams might work across different projects, but our goals and vision should be clear for everyone.
- Teamwork - We are a collective who thrive working across teams, empowering each other to succeed.
- Respect - Respect at CA is given as a default, we respect each other as diverse and unique individuals, who come together to create games our fans will love.
- Trust - Alongside respect, we trust each other, our teams and our leaders as experts of their craft. Everyone is given creative autonomy and freedom to make a real contribution to our projects and our legacy.
If this sounds like you, apply now.
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Boston officials raised hell over the cover, which they said it glorify the 19-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev — one of the alleged masterminds behind the Boston Marathon bombings — on it's August cover, and drug stores like CVS, 7-Eleven, and Walgreens flatly refused to carry copies of the issue at all. However, according to one person familiar with the circulation numbers, sales of Rolling Stone August issue are up 20 percent and counting.
Rolling Stone has long been an outlet for both social and political commentary and reporting. There is nothing out of line nor inappropriate with the piece about the Boston tragedy nor the cover. The hue and cry over this issue of Rolling Stone seems to be based upon raw emotion, which is understandable, and not about reporting, in depth, the particulars of this sad chapter in America's history. It is important to understand the truth of the events that led a promising youngster to become a radical Islamic extremist who cares little for his life or the lives of those affected by his thoughtless and actions. I fully support Rolling Stone in their efforts to make the whole truth known; before judging this issue by its cover the public should read Ms. Reitman's article. As for those companies who are refusing to sell this issue, they are woefully narrow in mind and vision.