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"They did not want to own 20 million shares of Costco, they wanted to own Barneys. They didn't want to own six dozen holiday inns in the Midwest [US], they wanted to own the W Union Square in New York. They didn't want to own 3% of Federated Investors they wanted to own Perella Weinberg and GLG. For the powers that be in Dubai making levered investments into high profile companies was part of building 'Brand Dubai.'"As they note, the Qatar Investment Authority has not taken nearly as aggressive an approach as the brand-driven Dubai fund, but if the global economy continues to recover, it may be tempted to take a similar approach (although probably with less leverage than Istithmar given the "New Normal").
An alternative "brand-driven" approach for the sovereign wealth fund would be one based (at least in part) on Islamic finance. While it is relatively small ($60 to $80 billion) compared to Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, it is still large enough to be selective in its investment decisions to avoid the types of investments that brought Dubai World to the brink of default. In the process, it could use its clout to force the investment banks bringing deals to strip out extra costs normally associated with Islamic financial products.
This would add value not only to the Qatar Investment Authority but also to the industry as a whole. While doing so, it should avoid the pitfalls of capturing "landmarks" but instead creating opportunities for others. For example, instead of subscribing to sukuk on its own, it could focus on taking a 'lead investor' position in sukuk from GCC companies as well as global companies interested in 'jumping the gap' into Islamic finance. More helpful (both to QIA in the long run and other investors), it could adopt the approach of creating liquidity in secondary markets by selling a portion of its allocation in secondary markets in sukuk with significant investor demand.
This would have the advantage of capturing some gains in sukuk that see high investor demand but would also spur secondary market development in sukuk generally (and free up capital to buy in other secondary market issues). More liquid secondary markets benefits sovereign wealth funds not only in assessing market values for sukuk they already hold, but also by providing opportunities to diversify their holdings and move between different sukuk. Most bond fund investors already do this with conventional bonds, but it is currently much more difficult to do with sukuk, particularly where investors are looking for larger volume trading opportunities.
In addition to sukuk, a move into Islamic finance could create an opportunity for the QIA to contribute to broader social goals within and outside of Qatar through Islamic microfinance. Many Istithmar investments (like the W Hotel) were "status" purchases. They may have been viewed as solid investments pre-crisis, but the acquisitions were done with secondary motives in mind (building Brand Dubai). If secondary motives are included in the investment decision, shouldn't they do more to contribute than just through the acquisition of landmarks? Qatar have been working in other areas to increase its global profile in arts, culture, media and diplomacy. Blending a poverty reduction strategy into a sovereign wealth fund that incorporates Islamic finance seems like a good way to build credibility for both Qatar and Islamic finance.


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If you are planning to purchase a second hand car then private party car loans are what you should be looking for. These kinds of loans are tailored for those who buy cars through private sales, which is often a cheaper means to buy used cars as opposed to car dealers.
Dealership charges can be pretty high on used cars so purchasing from a private individual in most cases is the best choice. If you have managed to purchase your car cheaply it would be contradictory to spend on high interest rates in a car loan.
The only way you can find the best deals is to shop around; there is no other way out. However, if you know what you should be looking for this can help a great deal to narrow your research work. Most financing companies offer private party car loans, but the interest rates and prices vary so much from one company to the other that it really is no easy choice.
You can start your research by selecting what type of company you wish to consider. This can be a bank or another institution that finances loans for private party car loans. These non-bank institutions often offer better terms and interest rates and if you browse around for the smaller companies you can often find better deals. Make sure you compare a good number of these non-bank loaning companies in order to narrow down the most interesting ones.
There are a few important issues you should consider if you want to get the best price on a private party car loan. The first important step is to find out how much you can afford as a down payment. This is essential if you want to get the best possible rate on the repayment of your car loan.
A deposit of at least twenty percent of the total purchase price of your car will allow for a much lower interest rate for monthly payments. You will find auto loan companies who offer to finance the total amount of your purchase; however these will have higher interest rates. So consider that your interest rates will vary according to the percentage of your down payment.
Cheaper interest rates for private party car loans can also be had with your credit rating. So make sure that your finances are in order before you apply for a car loan so that your good credit rating can offer you the lowest interest rates on your private party car loan.
The first place you should start looking is online. There are many of the cheapest private party car loans to be found on the Internet and most of these are legitimate, although some are not. A loaning company, be it small or large should provide all information relative to the cost of their financial plan and packages and is much easier for you to access and compare with other car loan companies. It will save you a lot of time and hassle if you proceed this way as you can check which company provides the best interest rates for your particular case. Simply make sure the company is reliable by researching in more depth.

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The Galway Film Fleadh is delighted to announce the shortlist for the annual Script Pitching Competition final which takes place on Sunday 10th July from 12 noon – 2pm in the Radisson Hotel. Each finalist will have 90 seconds to impress the judging panel (made up of industry professionals) with their pitch. Since its inception in 2005, The Galway Film Fleadh Pitching Competition has emphasised good writing as the backbone of the audio-visual sector and provided many writers with an opportunity to get their foot in the door of the industry. This years finalists are:
- Eamonn Keane 'The Watlers Beneath'
- Janet Hayes 'Edges'
- Kevin Fitzpatrick 'Back Door'
- David Keeling 'Last Girl Left'
- John Corcoran 'One Family Different Theatres'
- Rachel Carey 'Rosanna in the Highest'
- Peter McGann 'Caper'
- Michael Whooley 'The Duke of Dublin'
- John McKeown 'Capturing Love'
- Robert Higgins 'Losing My Edge'
The winner will receive €3,000 cash prize and be announced at the Awards Ceremony in the Town Hall Theatre that evening. For those selected it is a golden opportunity to communicate their story; to bolster their confidence and to provide the first opportunity to win the crowd. As for the winner the prize can allow them the time to develop and expand their pitch into a full length feature script.
"Since winning the Pitching Award, I have had two of my feature-length screenplays optioned by production companies in Ireland (including the script that I pitched)" – Luke Morgan, 2015 Pitching Competition Winner.


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Match 2 game 2Fuse requires a quick mind and fast fingers to succeed at this simple yet challenging timed, matching puzzle game. 2Fuse has a simplistic match 2 gameplay that is sure to drive you mad, well hopefully not. The object is to match the following: 1 with 1, 2 with 2, and stars with stars to create effects like more time, higher scores, and more game playing tiles. The catch to this match 2 game is the timed 60 seconds allotted a game, unless you buy a "Time Booster" power-up to give you a bit more time. Speaking of power-ups, there are several that can be purchased using the in game currency volts, which can be earned as well as purchased through in app purchase. One specific power-up ("Volt Booster") can be purchased for $0.99 and this power-up triples the amount of volts you earn, thus probably the most economical in app purchase for this free game.
2Fuse is extremely fast-paced and you will find yourself quickly becoming addicted to trying to beat your last score. While you can play against yourself to beat your score there is also a global leader board, along with weekly contests that you can participate in with Facebook friends or others. 2Fuse is a masterpiece of simplistic match 2 gameplay and for free it is a no brainer.
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Goodbye World. Hello Jungle!
By the time you get to read this i will be in in the jungles of Malaysia, trying my best to keep myself sane and have fun at the same time. If you like my performance (it won't actually be a 'performance' but i don't know what else to call it) please vote for me. …Read more »


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Online networking to IRL collaboration: Rebecca X Emdal's soothing virtual designs
Apr 23, 2019 | By Bonnie Pierre-Davis
Jun 28, 2012
FOAM gallery in Amsterdam has recently launched an online resource for young enthusiasts wanting to learn and improve upon their photographic skills.
Foam for You includes a digestible teacher's guide and educational tools that explain the basic techniques of light, framing and composition. Three short films also profile the celebrated artists Michael Wolf, Jessica Backhaus and Melanie Bonajo, giving deeper insight into their personal inspirations and individual "working practice." Each film takes its title from, and relates to, a theme from a previous issue of Foam Magazine: Construct, Wonder and Peeping.
Since the gallery's opening in 2002, FOAM has endeavored to showcase the work of younger up-and-coming photographers alongside iconic masters of the medium. Last year, the gallery celebrated its 10th anniversary with What's Next? – A project that invited four experts from the fields of art, culture and technology to question the future of the photography exhibition.
You can watch the inspiring behind-the-scenes short from Germany-born photographer Jessica Backhaus here, entitled Wander. Keep watching the site for our forthcoming Attitudes report on photography trends and emerging photography talent. – Samantha Fox
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If you now feel uncomfortable or unsettled about the design listen to the small voice at the back of your mind. It's your subconscious trying to tell you something about the design. Maybe your subconscious can see a better solution that your conscious mind hasn't worked out yet. it's your gut check moment. If you do make changes or additional versions at this point the client will still be happy with more options to choose from rather than less options. Don't show them any you hate just in case they pick it. Remember you only need one concept approved.
In my portfolio I always show the whole process from my initial sketches to the final design. I've found that most people seem more interested in the whole story of how the logo was created than the final deliverable. I use as many pictures as possible to explain each step. This is because most people will just scroll down each page in a few seconds skipping over the text
Fun vs Stress
There's an emotional ebb and flow to the logo design process which I've turned into a graph above. Really, it could be any design process but the simplicity of the logo creation process makes it a lot easier to chart. The process is its most fun when there is the least amount of stress like in the early research and inspiration phase. This is mostly because you're in the lateral thinking phase and haven't had to come up with any ideas yet. Everything is up in the air and full of hope for the future of the logo.
Directly inverse to the fun curve is the stress curve which gets more intense as you have to bring the vagueness of the concept into the real world. This is the linear part of the process: "I need 3 concepts by the end of Thursday." Usually the stress curve reaches it's peak at or just before the client presentation.


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Every American politicians' favorite concept, American Exceptionalism, stopped by the HarryBalls.com virtual offices to share its thoughts on the current dysfunctional gridlock in Washington, DC. (more…)
Joking Bad Sketch From Jimmy Fallon
Watch Jimmy Fallon's funny parody of Breaking Bad called Joking Bad. Wait until the very end though to see the special guest star. Ring. Ring. Ring.
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Syrian Electronic Army Takes over HarryBalls.com, Interviews the new Yahoo Logo
Hello. For now my name is "Muhammad" and I represent the Syrian Electronic Army and we have permanently taken over the esteemed news and information site known as HarryBalls.com. We are tired of the one sided western media reporting of the Syrian internal situation so we seized HarryBalls.com, America's decadent and popular symbol of western oil driven greed, to present our objective and just side of the our story. For our first post we have interviewed the new Yahoo logo. (more…)
6 Least Influential Famous Political Inanimate Objects and Their Favorite Apps
The crafty Harry Balls editorial team named the Top Six Least Influential Famous Political Inanimate Objects and their favorite apps.
6. United States Senator Marco Rubio's Water Bottle – The free version of "Where's My Water" because Republicans refuse to spend money on anything. (more…)
Space Janitors Season 2 Finale: Fish Planet Part 2
As the summer goes on so do the lives of Darby (Brendan O'Halloran) and Mike (Pat Thorton), the main characters in Space Janitors, a Star Wars parody and one of our favorite web comedy TV Shows whose final episode of its sophomore season debuted today at Geek & Sundry. Davin Lengyei and Geoff Lapaire created Space Janitors. (more…)
Space Janitors Star Wars Parody Season 3 IndieGoGo Campaign
Do you like Star Wars? Do you like parody and comedy? Have you seen Space Janitors, the irreverent web video series which tells the story of Darby Richards and Mike Chet, two guys employed as janitors on a Death Star like vessel in space? Two Canadians, Davin Lengyel and Geoff Lapaire, created Space Janitors and they launched an IndieGoGo campaign to help fund Season 3. If you enjoy Space Janitors, even though Canadians created it, feel free to support them now. (more…)
The Lame Duck Show: Turn Key Tyranny Solutions
Watch as Barack Obama pitches Turn Key Tyranny Solutions to aspiring tyrants around the world in this episode of The Lame Duck Show called Turn Key Tyranny Solutions, a funny video written and directed by John Busher unless the NSA wants to know in which case Martin Dingleberry created it.
An Interview with The Paradox King from the Novel Paradox Lost
An interview with Professor Frank Backus, the Paradox King from the novel Paradox Lost Books I and II written by Daniel L. Lowery who also authored this interview.
1. HarryBalls.com: In the story Paradox Lost, Professor Frank Backus teaches classes on the Philosophy of Language and Basic Philosophy. Professor Backus what subjects do you cover in your lessons?
Frank Backus: Well, Greenleaf University is a fundamentalist Christian school, so many of the students are unfamiliar with the subjects I cover, such as oxymorons.
2. HarryBalls.com: Oxymorons? Could you explain them to us?
Frank Backus: Well, don't feel bad if you don't know what an oxymoron is. Half my class thought it meant really stupid people. Actually, oxymorons are words that contradict each other such as Same Difference, Turning Up the Silence and a Well Known Secret. (more…)
Interview with a CNN Microphone
The unhinged HarryBalls editorial team conducted an email interview with a microphone who claims it works for CNN, the cable news network. We cannot positively confirm the microphone's identity but its CNN – does it matter? If you think this interview with an inanimate object like a microphone from CNN represents CNN's official position than you may want to consider consulting with a psychotherapist who specializes in common sense and reality.
HarryBalls.com: Hello CNN Microphone. Thank you for sharing your time today with us. (more…)
Space Janitors Season Two Debut!
Screw the Game of Thrones Season 3 Premiere. Space Janitors Season 2 Episode 1 in now live on Geek & Sundry! Excellent! Two Canadians Davin Lengyel and Geoff Lapaire created Space Janitors.
In case you are dimmer than most, Space Janitors tells the funny story of two guys named Darby and Mike who work as custodial engineers (janitors) on a Death Star like vehicle. Its one of the best Star Wars parodies ever. You can view the Space Janitor's entire first season using this link.


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Education and Honors
2008 - 2010 Master of Fine Arts, Painting, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT
2009 W. Jason and Ellen Hancock Scholarship
2009 Rome Study Grant
2008 W.B. Conner Trust Scholarship
2009 Rome Art Program, Painting, Rome, Italy
2009 The Carole Robb Rome Scholarship
2008 The Chautauqua Institution, Painting Residency, Chautauqua, NY
2008 Chautauqua General Scholarship
2003 - 2004 Master of Arts, Painting and Drawing, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
2004 Talented Student Award
2003 Eastern Illinois University Full Tuition Award
1999 - 2003 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, Miami University, Oxford, OH
2003 Best Artwork of 2003, Inklings literary magazine
2003 Dean's Scholar, Art Department Representative
2002 Marston D. Hodgin Scholarship, Painting
Upcoming One for One, Armstrong Gallery, Bridgeport, CT
2017 Small Works, Blue Mountain Gallery, New York, NY
2017 Selfie, Schelfhaudt Gallery, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT
2017 Focus Under Forty, Rowayton Arts Center, Rowayton, CT (First Place)
2016 100 at 100, Nest Arts Factory, Bridgeport, CT
2016 Artists Choose Artists, Read's Artspace, Bridgeport, CT
2016 Alumni Art Exhibition, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT
2016 All Mixed Up!, Armstrong Gallery, Bridgeport, CT
2016 THIRTY-FIVE: Jill Sarver & Sarah Stewart, Armstrong Gallery, Bridgeport, CT
2016 Femininus, Nest Arts Factory, Bridgeport, CT
2015 Pop Up!, Westport Arts Center, Westport, CT
2015 Small Works, Blue Mountain Gallery, New York, NY
2015 Westport Women Group Show, Westport Women's League, Westport, CT
2015 100 @ 100: Off the Wall, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT
2014 Wish You Were Here, A.I.R. Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2013 Looking Forward: A Groundbreaking, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT
2012-13 40 Under 40, Rowayton Arts Center, Rowayton, CT (award received 2013)
2012 Foodies, Westport Arts Center, Westport, CT
2011 Art for Clearwater, First Street Gallery, New York, NY
2011 An Eclectic Mix, Silo Gallery, New Milford, CT
2010 Past, Present, Future: Exhibition and Silent Auction, Silo Gallery, New Milford, CT
2010 Still Life Territory: A Juried Exhibition with Bob Lenz, Silo Gallery, New Milford, CT (awarded First Place)
2010 M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition, Blue Mountain Gallery, New York, NY
2010 M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition, Higgins Gallery, Danbury, CT
2009 Paintings of Western Connecticut State University, The Paul Gervais Gallery, Ridgefield, CT
2008 Feeding the Soul, S.P.A.G. Gallery, Norwalk, CT
2008 VACI Student Exhibition, The Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, NY
2006 Toledo Federation of Arts Society, The Leslie Adams Gallery, Toledo, OH
2006 Detroit/Toledo Exchange, Paint Creek Center of the Arts, Rochester, MI
2005- 06 Owens Community College Faculty Show, Walter E. Terhune Gallery, Toledo, OH
2004 Master of Arts Exhibition, Tarble Arts Center, Charleston, IL
2003 Sea Lion Group Exhibition, Sea Lion Studios, Bowling Green, OH
2003 B.F.A. Exhibition, Hiestand Lee Gallery, Oxford, OH
2003 Senior Capstone Exhibition, Hiestand East Gallery, Oxford, OH
2001- 02 Pye Competition, Miami University, Oxford, OH (scholarship recipient)
1999 University of Toledo Focus Show, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, OH
2016 – present Curator I Project Manager, Cynthia Byrnes Contemporary Art, Westport, CT
· Provide curation for commercial and residential spaces. Help collectors reach acquisition goals.
· Provide full service project management. Work with elevations and plans to determine spatial requirements.
· Manage commissions and site-specific installations. Coordinate site visits and client meetings.
· Maintain online database of 90+ emerging-to-established artists
2015 – present Honorary Visiting Professor, Rome Art Program, Rome, Italy
· Instruct undergraduate and graduate level art students in Masterclass of choice throughout Rome.
· Lead independent group critiques and final critiques with Artistic Director.
2011 – 2016 Visual Arts Manager, Westport Arts Center, Westport, CT
· Serve as primary arts administrator and gallery manager within an established contemporary arts center that exhibits both local and high profile contemporary artists; recently Chuck Close, Eric Fischl, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, and Edward Burtynsky.
· Assist Artistic Director to curate and facilitate exhibitions, programming, and community networking.
· Coordinate artwork installation, community outreach, and development of adult art education vital to meeting the needs of the Westport Arts Center mission.
· Conceptualize and design print and web materials for the gallery, including artist talks, VIP invitations, lecture series, exhibition and email announcements, and prospectuses for juried exhibitions.
· Maintain artist and exhibition database and archives, online blog, and online presence on Amazon Art.
· Handle all correspondence, artwork sales and handling, loans and consignments, insurance, and department budgeting.
· Serve as liaison between Artistic Director and artists and major collaborating galleries and lenders such as David Zwirner Gallery, Gagosian, Pace Prints, Sperone Westwater, Howard Greenberg Gallery, Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, and Hall Art Foundation.
2012 – 2016 Art Instructor, Darien Arts Center, Darien, CT
· Teach Drawing and Acrylic Painting courses to students, 10 – 15 years of age, using traditional and experimental practices.
2011 - 2012 Art Instructor, Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Online Division
· Taught online courses in Perspective to 15+ students. Demonstrated techniques while students transitioned from basic to complex drawings and compositions.
· Communicated and conducted critiques through written and video correspondence.
· Process and submitted weekly grades, managed attendance, and administered thorough feedback.
2010 Independent Contractor, Historical Perspectives, Inc., Westport, CT
· Photographed and documented historical sites in the Connecticut and surrounding New York areas.
· Conducted research on behalf of the archaeologists and created graphic illustrations of specific archaeological features.
2008 - 2010 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT
· Taught and assisted courses in 2-D Design, Color Theory, Painting, and Lithography.
2005 - 2006 Spanish Instructor, Alliance Academy of Toledo, Toledo, OH
· Worked with diverse, inner-city student population in grades 1 – 6 and 9 – 12.
· Developed Spanish curriculum, maintained grade book, created and administered exams.
· Engaged students in Spanish conversation, organized day trips to cultural events, participated in regular faculty training, and hosted parent-teacher conferences.
2004 - 2006 Adjunct Art Instructor and Curriculum Development Coordinator, Owens Community College, Toledo, OH
· Taught 2-D Design and Drawing Fundamentals.
· Created syllabi that formed to college standards, evaluated student work, conducted weekly critiques, and organized group visits to local museums and galleries.
· Incorporated color theory and figure drawing into curriculum.
· Educated students on use of various media and techniques. Implemented written assignments that reflected conceptual development and knowledge of art history.
· Participated annually in faculty exhibitions and assisted in the selection of work for student shows.
· Served as Curriculum Development Coordinator for 2-D Design course and as Advisor for Visual Arts Club.
2003 - 2004 Graduate Teaching Assistant / Primary Lab Instructor, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
· Independently taught Art Appreciation lab course. Developed syllabi to meet university standards.
· Developed evaluation methods, wrote and administered written exams, held individual and group critiques, and mediated challenging student situations.


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As Portsmouth Football Club gets back on an even footing following a majority buyout by fans earlier this year, and countless clubs continue to struggle with their finances, questions were asked in parliament on Monday about how more clubs can become sustainable and achieve more fan-ownership.
The Football Association, Football League and Premier League listened and responded as Supporters Direct (SD), which works with sports clubs to develop supporter ownership and financial sustainability, gave evidence to the All Party Parliamentary Group for Mutuals.
It's part of a series of such hearings and will also see SD launch an accompanying paper titled Supporter Share Ownership: recommendations on how to increase supporter ownership in football.
In the UK, 30 clubs are owned or majority-owned by supporters' trusts, including AFC Wimbledon, Exeter City, Portsmouth and Wycombe Wanderers.
Kevin Rye, network development manager at SD, says: "Under fan ownership, healthier financial decisions are made. Today, we are proposing solutions to the current barriers to growth of fan representation in football clubs. Barriers include access to finance, obstructive owners of individual football clubs who do not wish to engage with trusts and the governance of football in general which continues to exclude football supporters from having a meaningful say."
Since 2000, 180 supporters' trusts have been created in the UK, with more than 400,000 individual members. More than 100 of the trusts have a shareholding in their clubs.
The report uses Portsmouth Football Club as a typical example of one rescued by fan ownership. But Rye believes that clubs shouldn't wait to be on their last legs before considering fan control. "In Germany, there is a really solid model of fan ownership, and the sport is far more financially sustainable there," he says.
In January 2012, Portsmouth entered into administration for the second time in two years, with estimated debts in excess of £100m. The Portsmouth Supporters' Trust (PST) quickly stepped in, taking on loans from the local council and a local businessman and asking fans to buy in to Portsmouth Community Football Club (PCFC), a community benefit society. Fans now own just under 60% of the club and are prohibited from selling shares or gaining a dividend.
Ashley Brown, chair of Portsmouth Supporters' Trust, says: "From a supporters' perspective we now feel that the club is in the hands of people who love and care about it and every decision made is for the benefit of the club and not for darker reasons."
"We sell t-shirts and tea at a far cheaper price and only 30% of our income goes on wages. At some points in recent years, wages have accounted for 100% of our income."
Brown says the club is still paying competitive wages in League 2, but if it returned to the Championship, which is operating under a "crazy wage structure', Portsmouth's finances would become "a more complex puzzle".
Both Rye and Brown say there are moves in the right direction by football authorities to make wage structures more sustainable, which could go some way towards levelling the field.
But supporters clubs want to see more openness from the League in allowing supporter-owned clubs and community benefit societies. SD would also like to see the upper limit of £20,000 in share allowance within community benefit societies raised.
The paper's central proposal is for the creation of a community football fund, which would be established as a social investment intermediary to assist supporter ownership.
Deloitte's annual review of football finance, which came out in June, stated that in the summer 2012, Premier League net debt was £2.4bn. "Wage costs have consumed 83


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Everyone loves a good, captivating story. Seldom, though, do we ever stop to consider that each tale has a story behind the story. Why did the author choose to write it that way? What were his inspirations or motivations?
In light of the coming live world premiere of The Light Princess on February 27 and again on March 6, I wanted to take a moment to share with you two behind the scenes stories: the story behind The Light Princess and the story behind why I wanted to set this magnificent work to music.
I very much appreciate my friend Abigail Beck's expertise in helping me put this short video together. I have so enjoyed working on this piece and I can't wait to share it with you all!
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Pacific Union College Preparatory School Enhances Student Engagement with New Digital Signage
SALT LAKE CITY, UT—February 5, 2014— Pacific Union College (PUC) Preparatory School, a Seventh-day Adventist Christian learning community, recently installed truDigital's premier digital signage solution in their school.
Located in Angwin, California, PUC wanted a system that was not only cost effective, but engaging as well. With truDigital's solution, students would be more likely to notice announcements and information, and therefore more likely to receive the message and act on it.
The easy to use solution meant that PUC could use any computer (laptop or desktop) running any operating system (Windows, Mac, Linux) to access truDigital's cloud-based platform 24/7, anywhere in the entire world. The ability to make real time changes was also a benefit to PUC.


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"Money, Money, Money, must be funny, in a rich man's world"...but what about in a WiRE woman's world. Where do you find the money to get your business or venture off the ground?
There is no denying that we live in the Lucky Country, where the movement of money is quite simple and options are plentiful. We don't have to deal with corruption and under the table transactions, nor do we have the problem of trading in other currencies...we are open to the world when it comes to doing business in Australia.
Finding the right funding model for your business, and raising the capital to start or expand comes down to a few logical steps.
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Fried Rice with Egg
3 cups cooked cold white rice
1/4 cup oyster sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
2-3 scallions, thinly sliced, including some of green top
2 cups cooked diced pork, chicken or shrimp
Sesame oil to taste – optional
Break up any clumps of the cold rice and set aside.
In a small bowl, stir together the oyster sauce and soy sauce, set aside.
Coat a large, nonstick skillet with nonstick vegetable spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the eggs to the skillet, scramble until firm and cooked through.
Remove the eggs from the pan and set aside. In the same skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the peas, scallions, and cook, stirring constantly, until the scallions are limp (about one minute).
Stir in the rice, sauce mixture, eggs, and pork. Stir until well mixed. Continue to cook, stirring, until the rice is heated through, one to two minutes.
Plate and drizzle with sesame oil to taste.


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Can you treat PCOS Naturally?
Yes you can use homeopathy to treat PCOS naturally.
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is quite a common condition in women and teenage girls and is caused by a hormonal imbalance.
Some of the main symptoms of PCOS are:
- Irregular or Absent Periods
- Acne and Bad Skin (you can read more on Acne HERE)
- Excessive Hair Growth
- Thinning Hair on Scalp
- Weight Gain or Obesity
- Fertility Issues
- Mood Swings & Depression
- Tiredness
Two Options to Treat PCOS Naturally
- Do you want to get rid of your PCOS altogether?
- Do you have Fertility Issues due to having PCOS?
Treatment will depend on where your focus is.
Removing PCOS with Homeopathy
Treatment for PCOS with a focus on removing it altogether involves taking a full consultation to find the very specific and characteristic symptoms of your PCOS. What exact symptoms do you have? How do they manifest? Any other symptoms? How does this limit you and your life? The more detailed and specific information you give me, the easier it becomes to find the best remedy or remedies for your treatment plan. During the consultation, I will gather this information with lots of questions.
The huge benefit of using homeopathy to treat PCOS naturally is that it uses natural and safe remedies to bring your system back into balance.
Many women have one or two things about PCOS that really bother them and additional remedies can be given to zoom in on this problem (eg. acne).
Treating PCOS and Fertility Issues
Treating fertility issues caused by PCOS can require a slightly different focus. It often involves the same treatment as above but additional remedies are then added, which focus on rebalancing and stabilising your hormones.
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When considering a barge, two images come to my mind. The first is of a working barge, hauling great loads of ware from manufacturers to consumers, from the small, 18th century, horse-drawn barges carrying coal along Britain's narrow canals, to the large modern versions carrying vast amounts of cargo and hundreds of passengers across seas. The second is a more romantic image of the traditional, quaint and brightly-painted barges of yesteryear gliding slowly along scenic routes on self-guided holidays. With television programs like Great Canal Journeys entertaining the nation over the last few years, the idea of a barging holiday is regaining popularity.
The foremost reason for many is the size of a barge. Being smaller than the modern river cruise vessels, barges have fewer cabins and therefore fewer guests and a quieter ambience. It also means disembarking for the day's excursion is a swift affair, and hearing a guide is rarely an issue. Barge holidays also exemplify the slower and simpler way of life that we often crave from a holiday. The slow pace of a barge can bring nothing but calmness as you travel through beautiful countryside. And as you do so, the limiting size of the vessel means few facilities to distract you from relaxation. But then what can be better than lingering over a delicious meal, watching the sunset from the deck with your favourite tipple from the all-inclusive bar, or letting a Jacuzzi gently pummel away the stresses of life?
We are now offering two opportunities for you to experience the joy of cruising calmly along waterways that flow through France's gentle countryside, aboard CroisiEurope's MS Raymonde or MS Janine. These modern and bright, two-deck barges have just 11 and 12 cabins, respectively, each one with an en suite bathroom. The small size means it is easy to find your way around, and a maximum of 22 guests on each vessel creates an intimate cruise experience that will facilitate new friendships and help you feel at ease. Five staff man the vessel, allowing a service more personal than those on larger vessels; with fewer guests they will quickly learn your needs and interests. For dinner, your French cruise is complimented perfectly with menus of fine French gastronomy with a European flair.
The chefs who have worked alongside some of the country's Michelin-starred greats create fancy dishes with a 'real' elements to them. These delicious concoctions can go better with nothing but locally produced wines, which you can learn about during your cruise. Amongst the list of excursions included within your holiday, you have the opportunity to explore either the celebrated wine route, visiting some of Burgundy's most prestigious vineyards, or the Champagne route, visiting the village of Hautvillers where Pierre Pérignon made his major contribution to the creation of Champagne. Bicycles are available on board to enjoy the tree-lined canal paths, for those wishing to do a little independent exploration,
The barge experience has stepped up a notch in recent years offering a fantastic and very peaceful way to cruise the French canals in style. So why not discover the joys of the simple things as you sail through France?