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Lonesome George may have lead in pencil after allPublished July 23, 2009 Uncategorized Leave a Comment
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How to deal with conspiracy theoriesPublished July 21, 2009 Uncategorized Leave a Comment
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I never wanted to blog about football…Published July 20, 2009 Uncategorized 1 Comment
More cut and pastePublished July 17, 2009 Uncategorized 1 Comment
The Total Perspective VortexPublished July 16, 2009 Uncategorized 5 Comments
Part three of my rant and here's blogging made easy. When somebody cleverer and funnier than you has made the point far better than you already, why not cut and paste?
The Universe, as has been observed before, is an unsettlingly big place, a fact which for the sake of a quiet life most people tend to ignore.
Many would happily move to somewhere rather smaller of their own devising, and this is what most beings in fact do.
For instance, in one corner of the Eastern Galactic Arm lies the large forest planet Oglaroon, the entire "intelligent" population of which lives permanently in one fairly small and crowded nut tree. In which tree they are born, live, fall in love, carve tiny speculative articles in the bark on the meaning of life, the futility of death and the importance of birth control, fight a few extremely minor wars, and eventually die strapped to the underside of some of the less accessible outer branches.
In fact the only Oglaroonians who ever leave their tree are those who are hurled out of it for the heinous crime of wondering whether any of the other trees might be capable of supporting life at all, or indeed whether the other trees are anything other than illusions brought on by eating too many Oglanuts.
Exotic though this behaviour may seem, there is no life form in the Galaxy which is not in some way guilty of the same thing, which is why the Total Perspective Vortex is as horrific as it is.
For when you are put into the Vortex you are given just one momentary glimpse of the entire unimaginable infinity of creation, and somewhere in it a tiny little marker, a microscopic dot on a microscopic dot, which says "You are here."
The Total Perspective Vortex derives its picture of the whole Universe on the principle of extrapolated matter analyses. To explain–since every piece of matter in the Universe is in some way affected by every other piece of matter in the Universe, it is in theory possible to extrapolate the whole of creation–every sun, every planet, their orbits, their composition, and their economic and social history from, say, one small piece of fairy cake.
The man who invented the Total Perspective Vortex did so basically in order to annoy his wife.
Trin Tragula–for that was his name–was a dreamer, a thinker, a speculative philosopher or, as his wife would have it, an idiot.
And she would nag him incessantly about the utterly inordinate amount of time he spent staring out into space, or mulling over the mechanics of safety pins, or doing spectrographic analyses of pieces of fairy cake.
"Have some sense of proportion!" she would say, sometimes as often as thirty-eight times in a single day.
And so he built the Total Perspective Vortex–just to show her.
And into one end, he plugged the whole of reality as extrapolated from a piece of fairy cake, and into the other, he plugged his wife: so that when he turned it on she saw in one instant the whole infinity of creation and herself in relation to it.
To Trin Tragula's horror, the shock completely annihilated her brain, but to his satisfaction he realized that he had proved conclusively that if life is going to exist in a Universe of this size, then one thing it cannot afford to have is a sense of proportion.
… from The HitchHiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
The medicalisation of dissatisfactionPublished July 15, 2009 Uncategorized Leave a Comment
Tags: Human resources, Stress
It's an ugly phrase in some ways, but it is one that says it all. Not mine either, somebody from the Work Foundation used it when I was talking to him on the subject of stress.
We have lost a great deal of perspective on how the world really works. We increasingly fall under the influence of consultants, certain professions, quacks, con men and snake oil salesmen who have a vested interest of one sort or another in medicalising how we feel.
The latest perfectly normal human emotion to be the subject of this medicalisation is bitterness. The emotion roots itself in those moments when we discover (yet again) that sometimes life isn't fair after all. We may not be pleased with that knowledge but we may as well get bitter about the fact that the grass is the wrong shade of green. There's little or nothing we can do to change anything, except for our response.
This provokes an old fart response in me that I'm not entirely comfortable with. Surely you learn as a child and then throughout your life that bad things happen to good people (and vice versa)? Surely you learn that shit happens for no reason? And surely you learn that you can only be upset or angry for so long before those negative feelings start to turn in on you?
I know we like to think we're worth it. Thanks L'Oreal. But life just isn't fair a lot of the time. The idea that we need to treat people who may not accept that inconvenient truth is absurd.
Tomorrow: The Total Perspective Vortex
Picking over Michael's BonesPublished July 14, 2009 Uncategorized 4 Comments
Tags: Stress
One of my least favourite people in the world is a woman you've almost certainly never heard of called Carole Spiers, stress consultant, misery leech, media whore, ghoul. My problem with her is partly irrational because – of course – I don't know her apart from her public pronouncements and slightly disturbing manner, as defined by the equation:
(Patricia Hewitt x Margaret Thatcher) + Edwina Currie = Carole Spiers
Here she is, pushing some piece of crap that is supposed to measure stress levels.
But partly my distaste for her is rational because she is to me the public face of the burgeoning stress management industry. An industry that is largely reliant on giving people the idea that they suffer from the very thing it purports to cure.
In her latest attempts to link stress to just about everything, Carole Spiers has decided it's a good idea to pick over the already well-gnawed bones of Michael Jackson. You can read what she thinks about it here.
If you can't be bothered, it's a vacuous load of regurgitated drivel about his dissatisfaction with himself and his situation, terminating in this envelope-pushing paragraph of sentimental, misdirected, self-serving spew.
'Perhaps the biggest irony was that the death of Michael Jackson, King of Pop, and object of admiration for many generations, could be seen as that of a disaffected employee, wanting to score points off a hostile management by slipping away and relishing the freedom of that enchanted world on the other side of the factory-gate.'


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Thursday, November 19
This may offend, so read with caution.
5 comments:
- Roy Wells said...
don't sweat the small shit.. hope all is well with you guys...
- November 19, 2009 at 10:22 AM
FUCK IT ALL!!! DONT NEED IT! there is only enough time to focus on positives. You only worry about the shit you CAN change.
- November 19, 2009 at 11:04 AM
- Jerolyn said...
...You just go ahead and SAY IT, and you'll know you really needed to say it when it feels smooth as butta rolling off your tongue...
- November 19, 2009 at 12:52 PM
- Unknown said...
You know my fat mouth says FUCK IT a few times a day.
Today, I have been seriously thinking it about several things - several PEOPLE - in my life.
Say it.
Mean it.
Then FIX IT.
And if you can't, then Say it again.
Love you. XO
- November 19, 2009 at 3:31 PM
- SwimMomTrishA said...
You put on a smile, you to what you gotta do to get er done, knowing at the end you will feel good about yourself, about the outcome, about the decision. . . and you lean on your friends (or in this case your blog) to let it out. . . . you cheerish the good memories because that is what will be important. . . you remember, then you SMILE . . . and sometimes, unfortunatley, you cry . . . but I promise, you will SMILE again . . .
- November 20, 2009 at 10:25 AM

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"You see them chairs?" asks Seth, flourishing towards the contents of the fire escape corridor. "Them chairs were only going to be there for a day or two."
"And do we know where they're going?"
"They're replacements for the new ones that arrived damaged."
"And where are they?"
"They're at Carbootsale, Roadkill, Spadespit and Umpty."
"So they've not come back here?"
"So that's why these are not going out there yet?"
"Correct. There's not the room at them libraries. Like we've got a lot of room here."
"So... How many chairs actually were damaged on arrival?"
"We don't know."
"So how do we know how many replacements should have arrived?"
"Correct again."
"Oh shit... Are you going to run a charity sweepstake on it?"
"I might do. It depends. We might want to be having one about whether or not he actually does retire before Christmas."
Unbelievable tales from One Who Knows.
'It is a comfort in wretchedness to have companions in woe'.
We're taking a bit of a breather while the world rearranges its underpants. Meanwhile, the other blog is here.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Chairs XVI
Posted by Kevin Musgrove at 1/25/2010 10:46:00 am
Labels: Library Management, Shit-shifting
2 comments:
- The Topiary Cow said...
Perhaps give them to the coffee guy and he will hand them out with the books?
- 6:21 am
- Kevin Musgrove said...
This could be a way of getting rid of all the crap in T.Aldous' office.
- 1:34 pm
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Text-to-911 available in county
December 13, 2017
Johnson County residents can now text 911 instead of calling from most main phone carriers, though officials say calling is still the preferred option.
The service, which started Nov. 14, is primarily for the deaf and hard of hearing community as well as for situations in which calling 911 and using one's voice could jeopardize a person's safety.
For Tim Sheets, a deaf lecturer in the University of Iowa's American Sign Language Program, the service would mean a more convenient method for him to call 911.
He said he can use a videophone service to call 911, but he can't take it everywhere with him.
"If I'm at home, I can use the videophone, but if I'm out and about, being able to text 911 is great," Sheets said through an interpreter.
Sheets said another option he has in the case of an emergency is having a friend or family member call 911 for him, but texting 911 himself would cut down the relay time.
"I haven't had the opportunity to use it yet, but I'm sure it works great," Sheets said and chuckled.
Tom Jones, the Johnson County Joint Emergency Communications Center executive director, said the center hasn't received any texts in the month it has been activated, but he said the service should be reserved for people who need it.
"The main purpose behind the Text-to-911 is twofold: One is for deaf and hard of hearing, so that is a very small minority number of our calls we receive," Jones said. "We think it's because the people who would benefit from the Text-to-911 haven't experienced any emergencies."
In an announcement from Gov. Kim Reynolds in October, she said all Iowa counties would make Text-to-911 an available service for six of the most used carriers: AT&T, iWireless, Sprint, U.S. Cellular, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Jones said Johnson County supports all but T-Mobile.
As of Dec. 5, he said, four counties in Iowa did not have at least one carrier supporting Text-to-911 services.
He stressed that people in emergencies should still call if possible because Text-to-911 has more limitations than a phone call. Those limitations include delay of relay time and the inability for dispatchers to tell a location.
"Call if you can, text if you can't," Jones said.
It can also take up to 30 seconds for the message to go through to the emergency dispatchers, he said, and dispatchers can't pinpoint a person's location without the person including it in the message.
He also warned the Text-to-911 service would not work if the message was sent in a group text or from a phone not activated on a data plan.
"If it doesn't work, the phone will send a bounce-back message letting you know if it didn't go through," Jones said.
He also warned not to test the service, because it would be treated as an emergency call.
In addition to the deaf and hard of hearing community, the service also can be used in a situation where it's in the person's best safety interests to make the call for help discreetly, such as in cases of home break-in or domestic assault.
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Sony and Sucker Punch have announced the release date for Infamous: Second Son's first DLC, First Light. First Light will also be available as a standalone title, which means that you can play it without owning the original title.
Taking place before the events of Second Son, First Light will focus on the story of Abigail Walker, also known as Fetch, one of the conduits that will help Delsin take down the Department of Unified Protection. This standlone story will show players how Fetch managed to develop and master her powers, and how she escaped Curdon Cay prison.
First Light will be released on the 26th of August in North America, and on the 27th of August in Europe. The standalone title will be priced at $14.99/€14.99.


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By Roger Lanse
According to Silver City Police Chief Freddie Portillo, Richie Ehrlich, age not available, of the Silver City area, was placed in protective custody by SCPD officers Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2019, at approximately 10 a.m. after contact was made on 12th and Santa Rita streets. This action was deemed necessary as he was exhibiting violent tendencies and was considered to be potentially harmful to himself or others. Ehrlich allegedly made threats against certain individuals at Calvary Chapel on Highway 90, Portillo said.
Ehrlich was taken to Gila Regional Medical Center for evaluation, where he "walked out" about 3 p.m. wearing a blue hospital gown and socks, Portillo stated. SCPD then issued an alert to residents that if Ehrlich is spotted to call Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority, but he should not be approached.
As of 7 p.m., Wednesday, Apr. 10, Ehrlich is still on the loose. SCPD, assisted by New Mexico State Police and Grant County Sheriff's Department, is actively searching for the escapee.


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Banana Kush: The Strongest Cannabis Strain.
Banana Kush is a one of a kind Sativa dominant cross of OG Kush and Sagamartha's 60/40 that literally has a faint smell of Banana Now N' Laters candy. Banana Kush provides an uplifting social high, with an earthly calm that covers you like a warm blanket. Unlike most Kush strains, Banana Kush delivers a solid yield and you should expect a fairly big stretch in flower with long vertical side branching. We recommended Banana Kush Cannabis to alleviate stress and depression. Possessing one of the highest THCs in medical cannabis strains, the Indica-dominant Banana OG is a creeper that gives you all the highs you want, but one that could also leave you locked on your couch.
The Banana OG is a hybrid strain that originated from the United States. It has been tested to have as high as 27% THC – one of the highest of all cannabis strains. Although there are a few variants and breeders, the most popular one is a cross between Banana Kush and OG Kush. This is an Indica-dominant (70%) hybrid.
Seasoned cannabis users who are familiar with the OG Kush will probably not detect much of it in this strain. Aptly named, Banana OG does carry the skunky aroma of banana peels. For some people, the fragrance is associated with rotten bananas. In spite of how it sounds, the actual smell is not as bad as it is made out to be. It does have a sweet undertone of cinnamon, which makes it pleasant enough for most people.
Banana OG, like almost all strains of cannabis, may result in dry mouth. But it's not only feeling mouth dry that may be a concern, it also has a potential to cause dry eyes. As usual, keeping yourself hydrated helps ease or minimize such symptoms.
You will want to go easy on the amount consumed too. After all, this creeper has a gentle buzz that builds up and may leave you locked on your couch, making it a little inconvenient to go to the bathroom, if that is necessary if you drink lots of water, for example.
Cannabis, like anything else, is meant to be consumed in low or moderate quantities. A little too much, it may have adverse reactions. For most people using it for medical purposes, the goal of lowering stress may, instead, experience an increase in the level of anxiousness.
Banana Kush has a very nice body and cerebral mix. You will feel very relaxed, but not sleepy, you can go to sleep if you want too though. Clear headed and thought provoking.
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Migraines, Muscle Relaxation, Appetite, Insomnia.
Flowering Time
Banana OG has an indoor flowering time of around 53 or so days, which makes it attractive to those who couldn't wait to get their hands on their babies. Grow it right and you will have an average yield of 12 to 14 ounces per square meter.
Banana OG has a relatively faster flowering time than other strains at 7 to 8 weeks. If you do it right, you could expect a yield of 14 ounces or more per plant when you harvest by the end of September.


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Dear Central Elementary Families,
Hello, my name is Michael Rayson. Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, I will have the great pleasure of serving as the principal of Central Elementary School. I am truly excited to join this small and tight-knit school community. I am eager to share my passion and enthusiasm for education with the families of Central. As a Valparaiso resident and father of a nearly school-aged child, I feel a strong sense of responsibility to contribute and build upon the successes of the Valparaiso Community Schools. As we know, strong communities build strong schools. In turn strong schools help to sustain long term community growth and prosperity. Most of all, I am thrilled to continue to do what I love, which is working with kids to reach their full potential.
Prior to my new role as principal of Central Elementary, I was the dean of students at Flint Lake Elementary in Valparaiso. This is a position that I held for two years. Prior to working in Valparaiso, I was a dean of students in the Griffith Public Schools for four years. Before making a transition to school administration, I was an elementary special education teacher in the Griffith Public Schools. When I am not at work, my family and I enjoy biking and walking our dogs. We are avid sports fans. Some of my favorite pastimes include playing golf and cooking.
I look forward to getting to know each of you and working together to empower our children through education.
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Goods Vehicle Operator's LicenceNotice ID: HD1030104
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Larkwhistle Farm Works, Larkswhistle Farm Road, Micheldever Station, Hampshire SO21 3BG is applying to change an existing licence as follows
To add an operating centre to keep 3 goods vehicles and 2 trailers at Drem Airfierld, Drem, North Berwick EH39 5AW
Owners or occupiers of land (including buildings) near the operating centre who believe that their use or enjoyment of that land would be affected, should make written representations to the Traffic Commissioner at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS9 6NF, stating their reasons, within 21 days of this notice. Representors must at the same time send a copy of their representations to the applicant at the address given at the top of this notice. A Guide to Making Representations is available from the Traffic Commissioner's office.


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Nursing Home Chain Settles Fraud Accusations
Nursing home chain Beverly Enterprises has agreed to pay $20 million to settle claims that it defrauded Medicare and Med-Cal, California's Medicaid program, the Los Angeles Times reports. Under the agreement, Beverly will pay $14.5 million to federal agencies and $5.5 million to California.
The nursing home operator was accused of submitting false reimbursement claims to the state and federal programs though its subsidiary MK Medical, which is now closed. Federal agencies were examining MK reimbursement claims for medical equipment that were filed between 1998 and 2002.
Beverly attorney Russell Hayman said the investigation was spurred by a lack of paperwork, rather than fraud. Hayman said the company "conducted an audit and has now repaid the moneys identified." Hayman added that all of the equipment went to qualified patients.
The company operates 10 nursing homes in California and at one point operated as many as 60 facilities in the state (Yi, Los Angeles Times, 8/19).


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By Sensi Graves Ambassador Jamie Broder
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist/dietician. These are all tips and tricks I have picked up along the way as an athlete and what I find works best for me!
We all know that what we put in our bodies is incredibly important in order to live healthy, long and happy lives; but what we often forget is that when we put it in our bodies can be just as essential. Food is a source of energy and fuel that help us to conquer all those amazing athletic goals that we have set for ourselves, and if we don't help our bodies recover properly afterwards we may be limiting our potential in terms of progress and results.
As a Beach Volleyball athlete I play in different countries every week. It is a priority that I keep my body feeling healthy, strong, and refreshed as each tournament nears – enter recovery. A pivotal piece of the puzzle.
Here are some keys to consider when prepping foods/meals with recovery in mind, as well as some recipe ideas to try out if you want!
WHEN: You should be aiming to eat (or drink) your recovery snack within 15-60 minutes of finishing your workout.
WHAT: An approximate ratio of 4:1 or 3:1 for carbs to protein. I usually shoot for about 65 grams of carbohydrate (1 gram per 1 kg of bodyweight) and at least 20 grams of protein.
Overnight Oats (adapted from the Oh She Glows cookbook)
1 ½ cups almond milk
1 cup oats
¼ cup chia seeds
¼ cup apple sauce or 1 mashed banana
Few tablespoons of hemp hearts
Combine all ingredients and place in fridge overnight. Serve with toppings of your choice: nut butter, berries, granola, pumpkin seeds, almonds, maple syrup etc. You can even mix in some protein powder. This recipe makes 3 servings, so you can enjoy for a few days in row!
1 scoop Vega Sport Performance Protein (or other protein powder)
1 frozen banana
1 tbsp nut butter
1-2 tbsp flax or chia seed
2 cups chocolate or vanilla almond milk (sweetened has more carbs)
I also love throwing a handful of spinach in my smoothies for the extra greens, and you can't even taste it! Blends great.
Cottage cheese OR Greek Yogurt with Fruit (or mix a little of each ☺)
~ 1/2 cup of cottage cheese = 14g protein
~ 1/2 cup greek yogurt = 5g protein
Quick Grabs:
Bars (Lara, Vega, Go Macro, ProBar, Kind)
1/2cup trail mix + piece of fruit
Banana + nut butter + rice cake
Small can of tuna + crackers
Hummus and Pita
Here are some of my favorite cookbooks that I find recipes from for many meal ideas. Also check out their blogs for hundreds of free recipes to try ☺
Oh She Glows by Angela Liddon – www.ohsheglows.com
Joyous Health by Joy McCarthy – www.joyoushealth.com
Thrive by Brendan Brazier – http://myvega.com/vega-life/recipe-center/
The Paleo Kitchen by Juli Bauer – www.paleomg.com
Against All Grain by Danielle Walker – www.againstallgrain.com
Lastly, although the focus of this post has been centered on food, we can't forget about hydration. It is possibly the most important and undervalued piece of recovery. In order for us to arrive at the beginning of a tournament or practice feeling energized and with a sense of mental clarity, we must be properly hydrated. This helps us make better decisions under exertion as well as allow our body to function at an optimal performance level. Both the level of intensity of your workout and the climate in which it was performed will help determine what you need in order to replenish your stores, and will vary on an individual basis. For those of us playing beach volleyball, we are often competing in very hot and humid conditions, where salt and electrolytes need to be replaced. I like to drink lemon-lime Vega Hydrator, or if I'm in a pinch I may just add some sea salt to my water for a DIY electrolyte beverage. Most times at home or during travel I carry a water bottle with me wherever I go, making sure that I'm drinking lots of water throughout the day, and not just when I'm thirsty!
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The Nissan's appealing crossover SUV which now includes outstanding safety scores is ready to go on sale. It is a 2018 Nissan Murano. The Murano model is a distinctive-looking vehicle which is maybe typical in all sectors however we must admit it is a good option for those who are trying to find a comfortable, strong and safe car. According to the most recent news, besides the 2018 model which has actually just released for sale, the carmaker is likewise dealing with the most recent 2019 Nissan Murano.
2019 Nissan Murano Design
The Nissan Murano is a sport utility vehicle which is understood for its sharp and distinct exterior style and extremely comfy cabin. Also, it is extremely well equipped and all the trims get the big touchscreen with a navigation system. The fuel economy is satisfying however regrettably, the Murano is not offered with a hybrid engine, a minimum of in the meantime. The safety records are likewise on the high level, specifically now, when the producer has equipped it with more security systems. Nevertheless, its cargo space is a bit restricted so it is not that practical if you're planning to tow some heavy and large things.
2019 Nissan Murano Interior Features
It appears that Nissan invested a lot of time and effort to develop an interior that would appeal its enthusiasts. Although no straight line shows up due big sweeping curves and surface areas, we are absolutely certain that the 2019 Nissan Murano is planned for grown-ups. It puts zero-gravity seats at four detachable seating positions.
The cabin is perfectly brightened such that it looks like though it were a back-patio sun room. More than 30 cubic feet of area is available behind the rear seat. Likewise, turning the rear seat level offers up to 65 cubic feet of additional space. The cabin accommodates 4 adults in outright comfort.
The brand-new 2019 Nissan Murano comes with a number of features and motorist's functions as requirement. These might include innovative driver help display screen with a seven-inch screen, double-zone automatic climate control, rearview electronic camera and Bluetooth connectivity.
Other helpful functions incorporate the speed-sensitivity volume control, Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control system, AM/FM/CD noise with MP3/WMZ CD capability and six top quality speakers. It is likewise most likely to bring forth the Nissan Connect with Mobile Apps.
2019 Nissan Murano Engine
Under the hood of the new 2019, Nissan Murano will be a 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine that will can producing 260 horsepower and will have a peak torque of 325 Nm. There are rumors that this model could get a hybrid variation of the engine and a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine linked to the electrical engine will have 15kW. This model will feature CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive will be basic, while the all-wheel drive is an option.
2019 Nissan Murano Release Date
The Nissan Murano is expected to be a carryover for the 2019 model year. The vehicle was last revamped back in 2015 and has actually perhaps grown a little long in the tooth in spite of receiving crucial security devices like automated emergency braking as a basic feature for 2018. A redesign is reportedly on tap for 2021.
Regrettably, Nissan has actually not yet launched specifications or prices for the 2019 Murano. Likewise, production estimates have not yet been provided. Based on in 2015's schedule, we anticipate a release date sometime late in 2018. Competitors include the Ford Edge, Honda Pilot and Hyundai Santa Fe.


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ARLINGTON – Lilly Potter has been found.
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue was looking for 15-year-old Lilly, who was last seen around late Sunday night at the 28700 block of Highway 9 in Arlington.
She was located thanks to a tip from someone who saw the posts on social media. She was found safe at a Lake Stevens transit center around 8:30 p.m. Monday and was transported to a hospital for observation.


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Lactate dehydrogenase (LD) is an enzyme that is found in healthy cells in many places in your pet's body. There, It helps in the converting of blood glucose into the energy that cells need to survive (glycolysis).
The cells that make up your pet's muscles, heart, kidney, liver and red blood cells demand the most energy, so they contain substantial amounts of LDH. It is normal for some LDH to be present in your pet's blood; but when lots of it escapes from its reservoir within cells, it is because those cells have been injured.
Because LDH can originate from so many different locations, finding too much of it in your pet's blood will not tell your veterinarian what your pet's health problem is. But if the LDH levels did not rise because of some technical collection or blood processing error, it does tell your veterinarian that your pet does, indeed, have a health issue.
That can be very important. Our pets are incredibly sensitive to their environment and family issues. They cant tell us why they are acting unusual, disinterested in eating or experiencing digestive issues. Finding an elevated LDH level (as when finding a high C-reactive protein level or ESR) affirms that you did the right thing in bringing the pet in.
Because lots of LDH resides in your pets muscle, heart, red blood cells, liver and kidneys, those are often the site of the excess LDH is coming from. Hopefully, the other tests on the blood chemistry panel will help point out which organ system that is.
LDH levels can also rise in your pet following strenuous exercise, in the presence of some malignant tumors, heart disease, red blood cell destruction (intravascular hemolysis, hemolytic anemias) and acute pancreatitis.
Processing errors: If your pet's blood sample sits too long before it is centrifuged and separated, LDH levels can be falsely increased. If the red blood cells fracture (lyse, hemolized) while they are withdrawn from your pet's vein or in tube transfer, LDH levels will also go up falsely.
CK level to help determine if the LDH is from muscle, perhaps an elevated ALT if the LDH is from liver, CBC/WBC and blood chemistry panel, secondary tests based on what those results are.


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That bull at Dalal Street has been on a rampage. In the last few weeks, there has been nothing but cheer from the stock markets. The benchmark Bombay Stock Exchange Sensex has crossed the hitherto unprecedenÂted level of 31,000 and the National Stock Exchange, NIFTY, is tantalisingly close to another unprecedented level of 10,000. At the time of going to the press, the sensex was well poised at 31,145 and the NIFTY at above 9,600.


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You're too weak, too big, too small and too female.
A young relative of mine is entering the electrical trade and these were just a few of the things she and the other four women in her class have been told by those in her pre-apprenticeship program at a B.C. University. The discourse is so discouraging that one of them eventually dropped out.
She shared this with us at a family reunion in July. I watched her parents, her sisters and her brother listen to these horrifying stories of exclusion and discrimination. The looks on their faces — shock, sadness, empathy. Then, profound anger.
This is one of the reasons women make up only about four per cent of the industry, despite the fact that jobs in construction are some of the most well-paid and rewarding ways to make a living. According to Enhancing the Retention and Advancement of Women in Trades in British Columbia, the women building our province face a number of pervasive, systemic barriers that make it difficult for them to enter and remain in the trades, as well as advance in the sector.
They are persistently harassed, bullied, excluded, discriminated against and exposed to other uncategorized "incivilities" that the rest of us could probably only imagine in our wildest nightmares. Page 39 of the report states:
"In addition to the daily exposure to sexist behaviour and sexually explicit language, many women said they experienced unwanted physical contact by colleagues. In one group, almost half of the women reported being sexually assaulted by a colleague, with one commenting that this is 'probably one of the reasons a lot of women leave (the trades).'"
Does this sound like a job anyone would want? No? The culture in the industry needs to change, and I'm thrilled to share the news that it's about to. First, the new BC Centre for Women in the Trades launched in June with a mandate to support the retention and advancement of women in the trades in B.C. And second, the BC Government has just announced a new construction framework that prioritizes the hiring of tradeswomen, apprentices and other underrepresented groups on public infrastructure projects, starting with the new Pattullo Bridge replacement project and the Highway 1 expansion from Kamloops to the Alberta border.
This is great news for women! But it's also great news for all those construction companies who still haven't realized that women are good for business.
According to BuildForce Canada, 254,800 people, or 21 per cent of the current construction workforce, is expected to retire by 2027. That's 14,000 more people retiring than are expected to enter the construction industry over the same period.
The outlook for British Columbia is especially grim. BuildForce data indicates that 40,800 construction workers will retire by 2027, and only 32,800 people will enter the industry. BuildForce notes, "The growing rate of retirements and the less than adequate supply of locally available replacement workers will mean the industry will, with increasing regularity, be required to recruit workers from outside the province's construction sector or outside the industry."
The evidence is clear: We've got a skilled trades shortage in B.C. and the rest of Canada; hiring and retaining women are among the ways we can manage this shortage and ensure our province & country remain prosperous.
These aren't the only benefits to hiring women. The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum developed a business case for hiring women on the job site. According to the study, women give organizations a competitive advantage through increased productivity, enhanced reputation and employer loyalty. Women-dominated teams have an eye for detail, and they bring a perspective that supports successful business strategies.
While not unique to the construction industry, another study by the California-based Anita Borg Institute found that organizations committed to improving the balance of women in the workforce benefit from improved operational and financial performance, increased innovation, better problem-solving skills, and more effective teamwork.
If you don't like reading research papers and studies, I'll boil down the results: Hire women and you'll do better.


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Elijah wrote many Hebrew grammar works, Hebrew and Aramaic dictionaries, and did masoretic research. In Hebrew grammar, he followed the line of thought of the Kimhis: he published Moses Kimhi's Mahalakh, with his own commentary (Pesaro, 1508; in this edition the name of the author is mistakenly given as Benjamin of Rome); and wrote notes and critiques, "Nimmukim" (unpublished), on David Kimhi's Mikhlol and on his Sefer ha-Shorashim. His own works, written and published in Rome between 1518–19, and translated into Latin by Sebastian Muenster, are: Sefer ha-Harkavah (1518); Ha-Bahur (1518; the title is after his own name "R. Elijah Bahur"); and Lu'ah be-Dikduk ha-Pe'alim ve-ha-Binyanim (unpublished). Ha-Harkavah deals with "the grammar of every foreign and compound word" in the Bible, listed in alphabetical order, and the grammar of the noun and the verb. In Ha-Bahur, which in a later edition became known as Dikduk Eliyyah ha-Levi (Isny, 1542), there is an allusion to the name of the author: "Since for every young man it [the book] is good and 'chosen.' And I, my name is Bahur [= "chosen"], therefore Bahur have I called it." In Rome in 1520, he published Pirkei Eliyahu, a work, written partly in verse, on the grammar of the Hebrew letters and vowels; it is a follow-up of Ha-Bahur and completes the study in the latter. In its second edition (Venice, 1546), he added some chapters on the pattern of the nouns and the formative letters. Elijah did not introduce many innovations in his grammatical system; its easy and clear presentation, however, was instrumental in spreading the knowledge of the Hebrew language and grammar among Jews and Christian humanists. His grammatical rule on the five classes of sheva-na is still accepted today. His Masoret ha-Masoret (Venice, 1538), in which he explains the technical terms and the signs of the masorah, is an important contribution to masoretic study. The preface, written in prose (which follows the foreword in verse and the rhymed introduction), is an historical and original research in Hebrew vocalization and accentuation, and in the masorah. Elijah was the first to point out that the vowels and accents did not originate in the Sinai period but in post-talmudic times. In his work Tuv Ta'am (Venice, 1538), Elijah attempted to explain the rules on the accents in the Bible: their grammatical value and their relationship to each other. His dictionary, compiled from the Aramaic translations of the Bible, Meturgeman ("The Interpreter," with a Latin foreword by Paulus Fagius), and his lexicon of the Hebrew words in the Talmud and the Hebrew of the Middle Ages Tishbi, with a Latin translation by Fagius (Isny, 1541), are of major importance in the research of Hebrew grammar. Tishbi is a source on the pronunciation and the vocalization of Hebrew by the German and Italian Jewish communities. Levita's Meturgeman and Tishbi were extensively used by Christian Hebraists such as Guy Le FIvre de la Boderie, a pupil of Postel, who makes glowing reference to Levita in the preface to his Dictionarium Syro-Chaldaicum (in the Antwerp Polyglot Bible, 1572). Elijah also composed a concordance to the Bible, Sefer ha-Zikhronot (the complete work was never published; see Frensdorff, in MGWJ, 12 (1863), 96–108).
His research into the Hebrew language laid the foundations for the lexicography and etymology of Yiddish. Elijah refers to Yiddish as the "language of Ashkenaz" (Germany) or "Deutsch"; his reference in fact is only to the German dialect used by Jews. Shemot Devarim (Isny, 1542) is the first known Yiddish-Hebrew dictionary. It lists 985 words with their Hebrew translation, as well as Latin and German by Paulus Fagius. In Tishbi, where Elijah concludes each entry with the translation of the Hebrew radicals into German (he also does this to a certain extent in the Meturgeman), there are etymological explanations of several Yiddish words (such as katavos, meykn, shekhtn); two (mashkeyt, sargenes) are even included in the 712 entries of the dictionary. His Yiddish translation of Psalms (Venice, 1545), the first to be published, is based on earlier translations which closely followed the Hebrew text; it became a popular work, went through several editions, and served as a model to other translators.


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Starry Nights
By Christina Freeman
Sunset Happy Hour atop the gondola provides a great opportunity for watching the sun set over the Yampa Valley. Photo by Julie Hebard.
Cozy up and travel under a blanketof stars on a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Available at several local ranches and Haymaker Golf Course, guests complete their evening with a home-cooked, country style dinner. Alternatively head for the hills in your snowcat-driven sleigh and dine at Ragnar's on the mountain. www.steamboat.com / 970-871-5150 www.saddlebackranch.net / 970-879-3711 www.barlazylranch.com / 970-879-1082
Cruise up Mount Werner in a snowcat to Four Points Lodge for dinner at the highest eatery in Steamboat. www.steamboat.com / 970-871-5150
Travel on snowshoe by the light of the full moon on Emerald Mountain and Howelsen Hill while a Yampatika guide entertains you with local tidbits. Suited for ages 12 and up; registration is required. www.yampatika.org / 970-871-9151
Ride an early evening gondola, then watch the sun setting over the valley below from the panoramic viewpoint of Thunderhead Peak. Sip happy hour beverages while the slopes are illuminated in soft pink hues from alpenglow. Drink specials and live entertainment add the final touches to a magical après ski. 21 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.steamboat.com / 970 -871-5150
Live music abounds in Steamboat Springs, on and o the mountain. For après ski vibes, Bear River Bar and Grill at the base of the ski area blends suds with sounds seven days a week. Switch out ski gear for Western togs and join Tuesday night's Steamboat Stomp, a weekly country Western event where DJs mix classic with current country music at Schmiggity's Bar and Dance venue on Lincoln Avenue.
Weekend tunes can be heard across downtown at the Old Town Pub, Mahogany Ridge Brewery, E3 and Aurum. For a full listing of live music venues, see pg. VG 50. www.steamboatstomp.com
Sooth aching muscles with a massage, then slip into the warm waters of the Old Town Hot Springs or Strawberry Park Hot Springs. Although an entry fee to both locations is required, star spotting is complimentary. www.oldtownhotsprings.org / www.strawberryhotsprings.com
From reiki to reflexology, hot stone to mud wraps, Steamboat Springs offers a host of professional massage and beauty care therapies. Guests may choose from downtown, mountain or in- home locations. A listing of licensed professionals can be found on pg. VG 76.


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Upfront: Diaz is tough, a great fighter, and he's becoming even better with every fight since his return from suspension.
That said, he's a complete asshole. His monkeying around in the ring EVERY SINGLE FIGHT is tiresome at best. His lisping hyperbole and incomprehensible smack talk gives me the foamy diarrhea. His idiotic devotion to pot points to a questionable IQ.
Leland Rolling seems to think he should be in the UFC because his abrasive personality will make hyping fights. They won't sign him because he's a dope who's got a history of testing positive for a drug test. UFC's IMAGE is more important that anything else right now, and Diaz would damage it because he's fuckin' dumb. No real other explanation needed, really.


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The situation on the Romanian spirit market rapidly deteriorated starting from 2004, when the government increased the level of the excise duties to comply with the European Council Directives relating to the harmonization of the structure of excise duties. Between 2003 and 2006, the excise duty rate for spirits was multiplied by five. Romanian authorities then also adopted a derogatory regime for fruit growers distilleries. This regime was intended to enable fruit growers to pay reduced excise rates on spirits for household consumption produced from their fruits but the lack of enforcement resulted in a very significant increase in illicit production and sales. Romanian authorities have acknowledged that the level of tax evasion is exceptionally high and that actions are necessary to restore improve tax collection.
Further to its recent meeting with representatives of the IMF and the European Commission, Garant proposes the following measures to reduce the evasion of excise duties and other taxes on spirits.
1. Tax authorities should be required to publish data, on a monthly or quarterly basis, on the collection of excise duties and taxes, for each county, for the different types of alcoholic beverages, i.e., beer, wine, fermented products other than wine and beer, intermediate products and ethyl alcohol, and for the different categories of producers, i.e., fruit growers distilleries, small distilleries, producing less than 10 hectoliter of pure alcohol per annum and large distilleries. Regular reports will allow the authorities and the industry to monitor the collection of excise duties and taxes and to better identify the forms of tax evasion.
Authorities should also publish regular reports on the production and sales of alcoholic beverages in Romania. This would permit a better assessment of the size of the illicit market and of the share of the market held by household spirits, counterfeit drinks and surrogates.
2. In order to ensure a better control and supervision of the fruit growers and small distilleries their number must be reduced. In neighboring Hungary, the number of licensed stills was reduced to 700 to improve tax collection. To reinforce the concentration of distilleries, minimum quantitative production requirements should be imposed and licenses should be made conditional on the payment of a tax guarantee. The reduction of the number of distilleries is a prerequisite to ensure that the authorities are in a position to control the production and ensure the payment of excises and other taxes. All unlicensed stills, which are estimated to be around 30,000, should be seized and penalties imposed on offenders.
Fruit growers and small distilleries should be subject to strict reporting obligations. They should submit, on a monthly basis, a statement regarding: production of spirits, working hours, installed capacity and the value of excises paid. These statements should be made public to allow for a better control and to improve the reporting of unauthorized alcohol production. Sealed meters should be installed on production equipments to limit fraud and should be regularly controlled by tax authorities.
3. According to the law, fruit growers distilleries can only produce ethyl alcohol from fruit supplied to them by fruit growers households. Given that alcohol produced more than two months after harvest has a high level of toxicity, fruit growers distilleries should be prevented from producing alcohol during the January-September period. During this period, production units should be sealed. This would also serve to limit the production of alcohol from raw materials other than fruits, e.g. cereals or sugar, by fruit growers distilleries.
4. Illicit alcohol beverages are often sold below the cost of excises and taxes. In order to ensure that spirits do not continue to be sold at abnormally low prices, authorities should establish minimum prices based on the alcohol content and volume of the product sold. Minimum prices should reflect the costs of excise duties and other taxes, including VAT, and costs of manufacturing and should be established after consultation of the representatives associations of distilleries.
A stamp should also be introduced for traditional products to confirm the payment of excise duties.
5. Surrogate products directly compete with spirits even though they are not intended to be consumed as alcoholic beverages. The list of denaturants for the cosmetic industry must be amended and the substances used to give surrogate products an alcohol flavor, e.g., 1,2 propandiol, mint oil and lavender oil, banned. These substances may eventually be used as flavors, but not as denaturants. Measures should also be imposed to limit the size of the containers in which these products are sold. Considering the use that is made of surrogates, containers of up to 0.5 liter are appropriate. Furthermore, retailers should not be permitted to market surrogates next to alcoholic beverages to establish a clear distinction between these products for consumers. Vodka, plum or rum-flavored mouthwash cannot continue to be sold in 2-liter bottles in supermarkets in or next to the alcoholic beverage section.
6. All traditional alcohol products should be approved by the Ministry of Health as suitable for human consumption according to standards used for other alcohol products. The level/concentration of methanol, aldehydes and heavy metals should be strictly controlled for these products not to be harmful. Officials from the Ministry of Health should regularly verify the compliance of fruit growers and small distilleries with the set standards.
7. Similarly to large distilleries, in order to protect consumers health and the environment, fruit growers and small distilleries should strictly comply with:
- HACCP standards;
- health regulation; and,
- environmental regulations.
8. As the level of the excise duty imposed by Romania on sales of ethyl alcohol is higher than the minimum EU level and because household consumers and small distilleries are subject to reduced rates, the standard excise duty rate should be reduced to the minimum level acceptable within the EU
9. The preamble Council Directive 92/83/EEC on the harmonization of the structure of excise duties on alcohol and alcoholic beverages provides that in cases where Member States are permitted to apply reduced rates, such reduced rates should not cause distortion of competition within the internal market. Given the expansion of the illicit market, resulting, in part, from the application of reduced excise duty rates, and its effects on large distilleries that are subject to the standard rate, reduced rates should not be applied until Romanian authorities are in a position to collect excise duties on all spirits consumed in Romania.
10. A specific department should be established within the Ministry of Finance to combat all the types of excise duty fraud and to enforce all measures aimed at improving the collection of excise duties. This department should be granted the powers and resources necessary to accomplish its mission. A hotline could also be established to allow citizens to report violations of the law.
11. Unauthorized distilleries place announcements in newspaper to promote their products while authorized alcohol producers are subject to very strict restrictions when advertising their products. In order to prevent the promotion of illicit spirits, advertisements from entities other than licensed distilleries and distributors must be prohibited.
In addition to adopting and implementing the measures listed above, Romanian authorities should strictly enforce existing laws and regulations and ensure that all producers of spirits are, regardless of their size, subject to identical rules. The evasion of excise duties and taxes is, to a great extent, due to the permissiveness of authorities over the last decade.
Garant will continue to work with Romanian authorities and international institutions to combat the evasion of excise duties and taxes in order to restore a fair competition environment as this is in interest of consumers, the state and the industry.
Starting from 2004, in order to comply with the requirements of European Council Directives 92/83/EEC and 92/84/EEC , which provide for the harmonization of the structure of excise duties in the Members States of the European Union (EU) and impose a minimum excise duty rate at EU-level, the Government of Romania increased the excises payable on sales of spirits. Between 2003 and 2006, the excise duty rate for ethyl alcohol, i.e., the other denomination for spirit, increased to five times the original rate. The excise duty is currently set at RON 3225.07 per hectoliter of pure alcohol. A reduced excise duty rate of RON 2042.55 per hectoliter applies to small distilleries not producing more than ten hectoliter of pure alcohol per year.
The significant increase in the level of the excise duty imposed on spirits was accompanied by a rapid and consistent decrease of sales of authorized producers and an increase in the informal market. According to recent data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, the black market now accounts for 85 to 95 percent of domestic consumption of spirits in Romania.
The main types of products distributed on the black market are: (i) household spirits, (ii) counterfeit drinks and (iii) surrogates, including mouthwash and perfume. Spirits officially produced for household consumption account for the majority of ethyl alcohol distributed outside of official sales channels in Romania. With more than 30,000 stills in operation, household production, which accounted for a third of domestic consumption in 2005 , grew to fifty percent in 2008.
Production of household plum and other fruit spirits, i.e., palinca and tuica, which have traditionally been produced in Romania, grew significantly from 2004, when the Romanian Government started increasing the excise duties while it kept the legislation that exempted household producers from the payment of excise duties on unlimited quantities of pure alcohol, as long as the alcohol produced was destined purely for domestic household consumption. As per the terms of the Treaty concerning its accession to the EU, Romania may apply a reduced rate of excise duty, of not less than 50 percent of the standard national rate on ethyl alcohol to fruit spirits for household consumption. The application of the reduced rate is limited to 50 liters of pure alcohol per household and per years that is exclusively destines for personal consumption. In 2009, the Romanian Parliament modified the Tax Code. The amount of exonerated alcohol production was then set at 250 liters of pure alcohol per household. Using conservative estimates, this permitted the annual production of 500 liters of spirits per household. Based on WHO consumption data , each household could therefore produce alcohol to cover the consumption of 55 individuals. Although the President of Romania admitted that such provisions contradict the EU Directives regarding the excise regime for the alcohol products, he promulgated the amending normative act. The Tax Code was then further amended and now provides for the exoneration of 50 percent of the excise duty payable on ethyl alcohol for up to 50 liters of self-consumed fruit spirits, per household and per year. 50 liters still covers the consumption of more than 11 individuals according to WHO data. All sales of spirits are subject to excise duties.
The measures adopted by Romanian authorities have not prevented the development of the black market and the evasion of excise duties and other sales taxes. The president of the Federation of Plum Brandy Manufacturers has recognized that excise duties were not paid and that plum brandy was sold for less than the amount of excises payable. In 2009, revenues from tax stamps resulting from sales of household spirits accounted for a mere 0.17 percent of total tax stamps revenues.
In spite of their efforts, authorized producers have been unable to compete with illegal production and distribution and have seen their number, sales and revenues rapidly fall. According to Garant, the number of producers in Romania went from 141 in 2001 down to 10 at the beginning of 2012. The increase of the black market also resulted in a decrease of state revenues, i.e., excise duties, other sales taxes and income taxes from authorized alcohol producers. Tax evasion concerning natural brandy alone was estimated around EUR 250-300 million (approximately RON 1-1.2 billion) in 2008. Garant considered that the prejudice to the state budget amounts to EUR 300 million (approximately RON 1.2 billion) for the evasion of excise duties on spirits and EUR 400 million (approximately RON 1.6 billion), if also adding the VAT shortfall. The total tax evasion in the alcoholic beverage industry amounts to around EUR 750 million (approximately RON 3 billion) a year. The development of the black market also led to a strengthening of organized crime and significant harm to public health as illegal alcohol is of a low quality. Entities concerned in Romania, including the National Trade Union Coalition (BNS), have called the Romanian authorities to take immediate action to enforce the law and prevent the evasion of excise duties.
The calculation of the consumption of spirits per capita in the EU Member States based on the amount of excise paid gives an annual consumption of only 0.44 liter of pure alcohol per inhabitant in Romania in 2010. The alcohol consumption calculated using this methodology significantly differs from that of other Member States and from the spirit consumption measured by the WHO. The Romanian consumption is more than three times lower than that of the country with the lowest consumption in the EU, i.e., Austria; around four times lower than the consumption of the two neighboring Member States. i.e., Bulgaria and Hungary; and more than ten times lower than the consumption of Luxembourg. If, actual per capita consumption in Romania was similar to the consumption calculated for Bulgaria, the excise duties collected for sales of spirits could have been of EUR 290 million instead of the reported EUR 71 million (RON 304 million) for 2010.
In 2010 and 2011, the total excise duties collected amounted to RON 17.3 and 19.2 billion respectively. The projected collection for 2012 is RON 20.4 billion. If the 2012 projection is met, the share of excises, expressed as a percentage of the GDP, will remain stable at 3.4 percent. Romania could meet the planned RON 12.2 billion deficit goal for 2012, well below 3 percent of GDP, that is set forth in the Technical Memorandum of Understanding dated 28 February 2012 , by increasing its tax revenue through an improvement of the excise duty collection.
In the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies on Recent Developments and Outlook, which is attached to the letter of intent it addressed to the IMF on 28 February 2012, Romania stated that [i]mproving tax administration and fighting tax evasion are crucial elements of our strategy to increase revenue. In a statement made after the IMF completed the Fourth Review under the Stand-by Arrangement, Mr. Menno Snel, the Executive Director for Romania and Mr. Mihai Tanasecu, Senior Advisor to the Executive Director, further indicated that [c]rucial elements in the current program to increase revenue are improving the tax administration and fighting tax evasion.
Despite recent improvements in its financial situation, Romania cannot afford not to collect excise duties and taxes on sales of all alcoholic beverages to be in a position to adopt a balanced budget. Mihai Răzvan Ungureanu, Romania's Prime Minister, recently recognized the seriousness of the problem and requested tax and police officials to combat tax evasion in the alcoholic drink sector but the situation remains alarming. Garant has, in recent years, repeatedly called the Romanian Government to adopt measures to address tax evasion but has not noticed any improvement. Given the international and European Union financial support provided to Romania, Garant invites the IMF, the European Commission and the World Bank to request the Romanian Government to take immediate action against the evasion of excise duties and other taxes in order to halt the loss of revenues during their forthcoming meetings with Romanian officials.
Signed by The president of GARANT - Romeo Dascalu
2. Council Directive 92/84/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the approximation of the rates of excise duty on alcohol and alcoholic beverages, O.J. L 316/29 of 31 October 1992
3. Appendix 1 to Title VII of the Romanian Fiscal Code; Excise Duty Tables, Part I Alcoholic Beverages, European Commission, January 2012, Ref 1.034, page 23 ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs
4. Romulus Dascalu, the Executive Manager of Garant referred to a 50 percent decrease in the sales of authorized producers in 2005, when compared to the previous year. This decline even reached 80 percent in rural areas. Only those who Can Afford Shall Drink Alcohol, Piata, no. 11, September 2005.
5. The size of the black market was determined based on Eurostat statistics on population in the EU Member States EUROSTAT, European Commission reports on total excises collected and excise levels TAXATION CUSTOMS and WHO data on per capita consumption of alcohol (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/?theme=GISAH&vid=52540).
6. Only those who Can Afford Shall Drink Alcohol, Piata, no. 11, September 2005.
7. The Business of Alcohol Produced within Illegal Distilleries Stands for Half of the Entire Market, Money, 4 June 2008 (www.money.ro/markets/afacerile-cu-alcool-produs-in-distilerii-ilegale-reprezinta-jumatate-din-intreaga-piata.html).
8. Annex III of the Treaty between the Kingdom of Belgium, the Czech Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, Ireland, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Sweden, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Member States of the European Union) and the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania, concerning the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union, OJ L 157/56 of 21 June 2005
eur-lex.europa.eu, which modifies, in particular, Article 22(7) of Council Directive 92/83/EEC
9. http://apps.who.int/ghodata/?theme=GISAH&vid=52540.
10 Article 20614, paragraph 2, of Law no. 571/2003, . Emergency Ordinance no. 109 of October 7, 2009, published in Official Gazette no. 689 of 13 October 2009
11. The Plum Brandy is Sold Under the Table, 9 am News, 27 November 2007 (www.9am.ro/stiri-revista-presei/Social/78489/Palinca-se-vinde-pe-sub-mana.html).
12. Information Regarding Alcohol and Alcoholic Drinks Black Market in Romania, Report no. 5, Garant, 11 January 2010, Appendix 2.
13. The Business of Alcohol Produced within Illegal Distilleries Stands for Half of the Entire Market, Money, 4 June 2008 (www.money.ro/markets/afacerile-cu-alcool-produs-in-distilerii-ilegale-reprezinta-jumatate-din-intreaga-piata.html).
14. Report no. 5, Garant, 11 January 2010
15. Tax Evasion for Alcoholic Products Reaches EUR 750 mln in Romania, Says Industry Association, Romania Business Insider, 19 May 2011
16. The Authorities Encourage Tax Evasion, Fraud and Smuggling, National Trade Union Coalition, 11 March 2011.
17. This calculation is based on Eurostat statistics on population in the EU Member States (http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/tgm/table.do?tab=table&init=1&plugin=1&language=en&pcode=tps00001) and European Commission reports on total excises collected and excise levels (http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/taxation/excise_duties/alcoholic_beverages/rates/index_en.htm).
18. If WHO consumption figures were used, the level of excises due would be significantly higher than that determined based on Bulgarian calculated consumption.
19. Fourth Review under the Stand-by Arrangement and Request for modification of the Performance Criteria, International Monetary Fund, 6 March 2012, Table 7 (www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/scr/2012/cr1273.pdf).
20. Id.
21. Id.
22. Technical Memorandum of Understanding dated 28 February 2012, para. 10 (www.imf.org/external/np/loi/2012/rou/022812.pdf).
23. Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies: Recent Economic Development and Outlook, para. 13 (www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/scr/2012/cr1273.pdf).
24. Statement by Mr. Menno Snel, Executive Director for Romania and Mr. Mihai Tanasescu, Senior Advisor to the Executive Director, 21 March 2012 (www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/scr/2012/cr1273.pdf).
25. Romania to Step Up Fight Against Tax Fraud, Punch, 18 February 2012,


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Just as a candle spreads light in a darkened room, people who are living in-Spirit give off a higher energy that can bring light to our hearts and minds. In other words, we can be inspired just by being in their presence."
~ Wayne Dyer
$10 cash at door per session
Jams are from 2-4 PM, the second Sunday of every month
Registration deadline, the Saturday before the event
March 8th,
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We are all capable of beautiful connections with Spirit. The monthly Jam sessions are an opportunity to get together with kindred spirits, like minded individuals with a quest for knowledge and understanding. Format is an open discussion covering a myriad of topics. Conversation will be directed by the flow of energy.
Topics may include but will not be limited to: the afterlife, energy, NDE's and STE's, reincarnation, mediumship, Reiki and other forms of energy healing, crystals, death and dying, grounding, consciousness, Starseeds, chakras, meditation, smudging and clearing, angels and Archangels, spirit animal connections, ascension and many more.
There will be a conscious intent during the Jam Sessions (by all present) to raise our vibration. Because of this, discussions of lower dense energies and fear based subjects will not be permitted. Our focus will always remain in the frequency of Love.
Register with Kate at firstname.lastname@example.com
Jams take place in Old Town Westminster- further directions given at registration
Spirit Jams are the second Sunday of every month
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August 2017
Must Read: "Vegetarian Sheet Pan Suppers" by Raquel Pelzel
Busy moms will love this practical cookbook filled with inventive recipes that have no messy cleanup. Full-color photographs showcase the versatility of the sheet pan and the multitude of dishes it can deliver. Covering appetizers, soups, salads, grain bowls, pasta, breakfast and desserts, Pelzel's enticing and clever recipes include risottos, mac and cheese, stews, potpies and so much more. Cooking on a sheet pan is not only convenient, but its reliance on baking, roasting and broiling intensifies flavors, making foods taste better for the whole family.
Designer Protein's Essential 10 Organic Plant-Based Performance Protein Powder
This great tasting vegan powder contains 16g of pea and rice proteins per serving plus the equivalent antioxidant value of 10 servings of fruits and veggies to help support immune health. It also contains probiotics and prebiotic vegetable fiber to satisfy hunger and support digestive and immune health, 11 vitamins and minerals to boost metabolism and only 1g sugar. Contains all of the essential amino acids. No artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors or preservatives. Organic, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, lactose-free, cholesterol-free, non-GMO and kosher.
L'Occitane Mini Hand Cream Delight Gift Set
If you've ever tried any of L'Occitane's beautifully scented hand creams, you know how luxurious, rich and nourishing they are. This set makes a great gift for a friend or for yourself. The set includes Almond Delicious, Cherry Blossom, Shea Butter, Pivoine Flora, Roses et Reines Hand amp; Nail and Verbena hand creams in an attractive L'Occitane box. Each cream comes in a pretty .33 oz. tube. Available online. loccitane.com
Alter Eco Truffles
Not your average truffles, these super creamy truffles have a thick chocolate shell that you can really bite into. They are made with pure organic coconut oil – and they are never made with soy lecithin or palm kernel oil. Dark chocolate truffle flavors are Mint, Blackout, Salted Caramel and Sea Salt. They also have a dark milk chocolate flavor – the Velvet truffle. Truffle wrappers are completely compostable. alterecofoods.com
Toddy T2N Cold Brew Coffee Maker
The Toddy cold brew system is designed to brew coffee with 67 percent less acid than hot-brewed coffee. It uses regular coffee beans, requires no electricity and the coffee concentrate stays fresh for up to three weeks. It also makes tea, served hot or cold. The system uses a patented wool fiber filter that acts as a grounds guard and filtration device for a sediment-free concentrate. It's easy to prepare, brew, take apart and clean, and put together again. The set includes brewing container with handle, glass decanter with lid, 2 reusable filters, 1 rubber stopper, set of instructions and a recipe guide. Available in local stores and online. For recipes and tips, visit toddycafe.com


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Author(s): David Fathers
David Fathers presents a unique and richly illustrated guide to the London section of the Thames Path, which runs along both banks of the river from Putney Bridge to the Thames Barrier. Together, the two paths make up a panoramic 40-mile walk through 2000 years of London's history. * From the old docks and wharves that primed the Industrial Revolution, through the heart of British Government, Monarchy and Church to the City of London that took its very existence from the river. * From the site of the Putney Debates at St Mary's Church to Wren's mighty baroque cathedral of St Paul's. * From the great Victorian engineering works of Sir Joseph Bazalgette and his attempts to clean up a polluted London and the river to the Thames Barrier seeking to protect huge parts of London from rising sea levels. * From London Bridge, site of the oldest crossing point, to the Millennium Bridge, the Thames' newest crossing. This book explains the panorama we see today, what came before and how the changes came about. Each double page shows the distance covered so you can plan your own tour of the river.
DAVID FATHERS is the creator of beautifully illustrated walking guide books to the waterways of London. These include 'The Regent's Canal' and 'The London Thames Path'. An avid walker and artist, he is constantly looking for new ways to map London and to encourage others to see parts of the metropolis from different perspectives. Ten years ago he was commissioned by the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew and Wakehurst Place to create their first digital visitors guides. They are still in use today. He lives in north London with his wife and two daughters.


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Go Bananas
Ages: 1 - 10
Cost: $7-$10
Parking: Yes - Free - lot
Features: Playground, Restrooms, Family Friendly
Go Bananas is Lathop's indoor jump and play center. Inflatables, slides, climbing, running and jumping are encouraged in this fun indoor play space. There is a separate gated place-space just for toddlers with softer climbing equipment, books, 2 jumpers, and a small slide. There is seating available for parents to relax while their kids are playing, as well as a small snack area.
Birthday party packages and rooms are also available. Choose from a Safari themed party (2 1/2 hours) for 20-30-40 guests. Or a Private party for up to 75 guests (3 hours). Party packages include playtime, pizza, salad, juice, invitations, paper products and use of party room.


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One of our most popular products - our custom made solid 1" wood frame beautifully frames the full color rendition of the earliest Coat of Arms, Family Crest and Surname History. The Golden tones on this wood frame highlight the coat of arms which is protected by acrylic eliminating the risk of shattered glass in shipment and a lighter-weight frame essential for hanging this piece in your home. Hooks are already installed on the back of the frame for easy hanging. When displayed proudly on your entrance way, family room or den, this frame will be the center of attention.
Our Round Mouse Pad, offered a great price! 1/4" thickness and very durable, with a cloth finish. This mouse pad is 8" round.
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
RBI Recruitment 2019| Appointment for 61 Posts of Officers in Grade C- Apply Immediately
Location : All over India
Job Description
Reserve Bank of India announced Recruitment Notification to fill up the 61 Officer Grade C Vacancies on contract basis. Interested Bank Job Seekers can make use of this great Opportunity. The online application process is started from 18th December 2018 and the last date for application submission is 8th January 2019. The job details are given here under.
Post Name: Officers in Grade C
Post & Vacancy Details:
- Bank Examiner /Supervisory Manager-5
- Bank Examiner /Supervisory Manager-5
- Bank Examiner /Supervisory Manager-5
- Bank Examiner /Supervisory Manager-5
- Analyst-5
- Accounts Specialist-5
- IT Examiner/IT Analyst/IT Auditor-10
- Analyst-5
- System Administrator -4
- Project Administrator-3
- Network Administrator-3
- Web Designer-1
- System Administrator (Big Data)-1
- Behavioural Scientist-1
- System Administrator-2
- Legal Specialist -1
Total Vacancies: 61
Educational Qualification: The applying candidates should passed Graduation or Post Graduation in concerned discipline from a recognized board.
RBI Selection Process:
- Written Examination
- Interview
RBI Online Application Fee:
- General/OBC Candidates:600/-
- SC/ST/PWD Candidates: 100/-
Important Dates:
Starting Date to Apply Online: 19-12-2018
Last Date to Apply Online: 8-1-2019
For further details read the Notification on the website.
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