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Thursday, 1 May 2008
Seventy Seven
77 The Esplanade Mooloolaba, is an office building on the beach surrounded by Norfolk Island Pines. Quite a pleasant location to work from if work one must!
When the architecture is uninspiring, it's time to try the "old mirror trick" for the camera!
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9 comments
- Destitute Rebel said...
This is a great picture that turns the uninspiring building into a lovely photograph, great shot.
- 1 May 2008 at 08:16
- Kate said...
The reflection of the scene is a wonderfully visual record of a perfect day!
- 1 May 2008 at 13:52
- Olivier said...
très belle photo, ce reflet est magnifique.
very beautiful picture, this reflection is magnificent.
- 1 May 2008 at 14:59
- Jilly said...
Beautiful reflections - they make the photo as you say.
- 1 May 2008 at 15:04
- Ben Nakagawa said...
Looks like lot's of trees around the building, very nice environment for office workers, I think.
- 1 May 2008 at 16:22
- Gerald (SK14) said...
love the trees
- 1 May 2008 at 17:15
- Janet said...
The reflections are what make this glass wall of windows so breathtaking.
- 1 May 2008 at 22:43
- CrazyCow said...
Well done, you got two for the price of one in this shot. I see the number 4, as well as the 77.
- 1 May 2008 at 23:27
- USelaine said...
Delightfully composed, like a modern painting!
- 2 May 2008 at 04:12
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Seacrest out ― with a sick day.
"American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest missed an episode of the singing competition series due to illness for the first time in his 17 seasons on the show.
Radio host Bobby Bones filled in for Seacrest on the episode, which was taped a few weeks prior to airing Monday.
"Proof that @ryanseacrest is human after all," Katy Perry, a judge on the show, tweeted Monday evening.
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"And it only took 17 years for you to use your sick day, not bad!"
Perry's fellow judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan also weighed in, with Richie calling Seacrest the "hardest working guy in the business" and remarking it was "crazy" to see him miss a show.
"We missed you for this one!" Bryan tweeted. "Really thought you might be a robot but glad you're feeling better."
Seacrest, 44, has hosted every season of "American Idol" since the series premiered on Fox in 2002. The show briefly ended in 2016 after its 15th season on Fox, before returning in 2018 on ABC with Seacrest back in the familiar hosting role.
Perry, Bryan and Richie are in their second seasons as judges.


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An employment tribunal has recently ruled on the level of compensation awarded to a male employee, following the employer's concession that their policy on paying during periods of shared parental leave indirectly discriminated against men.
Snell v Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, ET
Mr and Mrs S both worked for Network Rail. They applied under Network Rail's shared parental leave (SPL) policy to take a period of SPL each: Mrs S planned to take 27 weeks; Mr S, 12 weeks (he later changed his request to 24 weeks).
Under Network Rail's 'Family Friendly Policy', mothers and primary adopters were entitled to take 26 weeks of SPL paid at full pay, followed by 13 weeks paid at the statutory rate. Fathers or partners of the mother/primary adopter were entitled to 39 weeks' statutory pay followed by 13 weeks' unpaid SPL.
Mr S issued a formal grievance about the disparity in pay available to men and women under the policy. His grievance was eventually rejected after lengthy delays on the part of Network Rail.
Mr S issued a claim against Network Rail for unlawful sex discrimination. Prior to the hearing, Network Rail conceded that Mr S had been indirectly discriminated against in relation to his sex under the terms of their Family Friendly Policy. They had attempted to justify the terms of the policy on the grounds that it was designed to attract and retain women in a male-dominated workforce, which they argued was a legitimate aim. However, they had failed to produce evidence in support of this. Mr S's claim for direct sex discrimination was withdrawn.
Tribunal decision
The tribunal awarded Mr S the sum of £6,000 in respect of injury to feelings as well as £16,130 future loss (the difference between his normal weekly rate of pay and the statutory rate of pay for a period of 24 weeks. In total, his award was almost £29,000, including an uplift for the employer's failure to follow the Acas Code of Practice in dealing with his grievance.
At the time the SPL Regulations came into effect, it was anticipated that there was a risk of sex discrimination if the amount of contractual pay available to men and women taking shared parental leave varied. This was pointed out in the Government's technical guidance on shared parental leave and pay.
Since this decision only deals with remedy, (the employer having conceded indirect sex discrimination) it doesn't answer questions such as whether it is discriminatory to pay enhanced pay to a woman on maternity leave but not to a man taking shared parental leave.
What is concerning about the case is that the tribunal awarded Mr S his future losses on the basis that he should be paid in full for his proposed 24 weeks of SPL. This does not account for the fact that by the time he planned to start his period of SPL, his wife had apparently already exhausted her entitlement to SPL paid at the full rate. In paying mothers and fathers at different rates for periods of SPL, the employer's policy consequently did not make it clear that there was a single 'pot' of enhanced pay available.
The unfortunate, but predictable, consequence of this decision is that the employer has now changed its SPL policy and reduced the amount of pay available to statutory pay for both mothers and fathers.
The content of this article is for general information only. For further information regarding shared parental leave, please contact a member of Birketts' employment team. Law covered as at October 2016.


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Gardner-Webb University Students Reflect on Recent Service Trip
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—A group of 16 students from Gardner-Webb University traveled to New York City on their fall break for a trip that combined sightseeing and service. Led by staff members from the GWU Division of Student Development, the team visited landmarks and volunteered in the Big Apple.
"The students were able to see different ways in which they can serve," reflected Brian Arnold, director of Student Activities, Campus Recreation and New Student Orientation. "We were able to take time to put the needs of others before ourselves."
While helping the West Side YMCA manage its Fit for All 5K in Riverside Park, the group met actress Drew Barrymore. Students worked as race marshals, manned water stations or the play area, and helped with event tear down. They also spent a day at the Bowery Mission serving meals for the homeless, organizing the pantry, unloading food trucks and working in the clothes closet. Established in 1879, the organization is the oldest homeless/transitional ministry in the country. Some of the places the group visited were the Empire State Building, the 9/11 Museum and Memorial, Times Square, Central Park, Statue of Liberty and the Rockefeller Center.
Serving at the Bowery was a favorite part of the trip for Austin Childress of Mocksville, N.C. He separated fruit and worked to get the pantry ready for Thanksgiving. "While I did not work directly with the people we were serving, I learned a new perspective of service and a new respect for the behind-the-scenes work," Childress observed.
Haddie Winters of Lancaster, S.C., had heard about the Bowery from a friend at Gardner-Webb and was excited to see and learn about the ministry. Although she often visits family in New York, she had never been to the city. She enjoyed learning how to get around on the subway and visiting Times Square. "I don't think I was aware of just how diverse New York City is," she shared.
Other students who participated in the trip were Jade Clark of Shelby, N.C., Nathan Wray of Gastonia, N.C., Sarah Bragdon and Joseph Bragdon of Anderson, S.C., Victoria Collie of Newton, N.C., Leslie Watts of Ararat, N.C., Mary-Hannah Grubbs of Leasburg, N.C., Carlee Winstead of Sneads Ferry, N.C., Hailey Dollard of Lebanon, Tenn., Hayley Adams of Charleston, S.C., Destiny Neesmith of Kings Mountain, N.C., Chye Anne Raye of Rutherfordton, N.C., Riley Robinson of Marion, N.C., and Emmaleigh Efird of Murrells Inlet, S.C.
Located in the North Carolina foothills, Gardner-Webb University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university that prepares students to become critical thinkers, effective leaders and compassionate servants in the global community. Emphasizing a strong student-centered experience and rigorous academics, Gardner-Webb ignites learning and service opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Ignite your future at Gardner-Webb.edu.


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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 2018 : The Orchid Run and Ride 2018 organised by the Association of Wives and Women Staff of Petronas (Petronita) will return next year with more exciting activities.
Petronita president Puan Sri Dr Azura Ahmad Tajuddin said yesterday's attendance surpassed her expectations and she expressed hope that this would be bettered next year.
"This year, the support has been very encouraging. We started four years ago with only 3,000 participants and now around 7,000 participants and getting even more popular.
"We wish to remind everyone that little goes a long way and that together, we can help the less fortunate, while at the same time promote a healthy lifestyle," she said at the event.
In its fourth edition this year, the event held at Persiaran KLCC, here, yesterday, raised over RM400,000, surpassing its targeted collection of RM250,000.
The event was also enlivened by the presence of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Formula One driver, Lewis Hamilton; Petronas president and group chief executive officer, Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin; and Youth and Sports Minister, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.
Syed Saddiq said: "The combination of sports and charity is a way forward for the country which the ministry would like to pursue further.
"We want to get big crowds involved in charitable causes while performing sports activities similar to today's run."
The four beneficiaries of the proceeds from the event were Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (120,000); Centre for Special Care Dentistry, Dentistry Faculty of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) (RM100,000); Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia (RM100,000) and Institut Telinga, Pendengaran dan Pertuturan ( Institute -HEARS) (RM80,000)
Universiti Malaya Medical Centre's Department of Medical Social Work chief, Datin Rodhiah Zakaria said the funds received would benefit more patients and allow a greater number to heal in the comfort of their own homes.
"Most of these patients suffer from respiratory problems and need the special equipment to survive. With the special equipment at home, they can benefit more from a familiar environment and the care of their family," she said.
The run which was divided into two main categories, namely category A – 12km for the men and women's open (16 years old and above) and two sub-categories under category B – 5km Fun Run, open to children aged seven years and above, and 5km Fun Ride, open to those aged 12 years and above – began as early as 6.30am.
Apart from the run and ride, participants were also entertained by local talents Altimet, Nana Al Haleq and Drum Circle. – Bernama


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A new one-hour documentary followed the lives of eight drivers over six months using in-car cameras and tracking technology to monitor their driving behavior and capture how often and why their attention was directed away from the task of driving.
The film, "3 Seconds Behind the Wheel," is named for how long it typically takes to drive across a football field, send a message or choose a song as well as the amount of time many drivers are engaged in distracted activities that can impact their ability to drive safely.
"We don't have a distraction epidemic; we really have an attention epidemic," noted Bryan Reimer, a research scientist at the MIT AgeLab. " We really need to begin asking the question: What is the distraction? Could it be that the act of driving has become the distraction from the communication and infotainment world that we all live in?"
Dr. Reimer, AgeLab Research Scientist Bobbie Seppelt, and AgeLab Research Scientist Lex Fridman all make appearances in the documentary
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Johnson City, Tennessee • Southside Neighborhood Organization
Tree Streets neighbor Nathan Brand was elected new chairman of the Historic Zoning Commission. He replaces fellow Tree Streeter Hal Hunter, who was chair the previous two terms. Congratulations to both of our Tree Street neighbors.
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EU Politics
Brexit: Plans in place to mitigate impact of no deal
If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, the effects will be felt by people and companies across Europe. The EU has adopted measures to mitigate the impact of a disorderly withdrawal.
The EU has repeatedly stressed that it favours an orderly withdrawal of the UK from the Union. It concluded a withdrawal agreement with the UK to ensure the two parties can continue to collaborate on various issues to their mutual benefit, nevertheless the EU has adopted measures to reduce the impact of a possible no-deal Brexit.
These measures cannot replicate the advantages of being part of the EU. They are temporary, unilateral measures. Some will require UK's reciprocity in order for them to come in force.
Long-term solutions depend on future discussions between the EU and the UK.
See below for the measures preparing the EU for a no-deal Brexit:
Brits will be able to enter the EU without a visa for short periods provided the same applies to people from the EU travelling to the UK.
UK airlines would be able to provide services to EU countries provided EU companies are also able to do so to the UK.
Rail services
The validity of rail safety authorisations would be extended to ensure the continuity of rail services between the UK and the EU, provided the UK does the same.
Road transport
Freight transport and bus and coach operators from the UK would be able to provide services between Britain and the EU, provided the UK provides equivalent access to EU companies.
Social security
EU citizens in the UK and UK citizens in the EU would keep social security benefits acquired before the withdrawal.
Students and teachers in or from the UK would be able to complete their ongoing learning abroad as part of the Erasmus+ programme.
Peace process in Northern Ireland
Funding for bilateral peace programmes in Northern Ireland would continue until at least 2020 to help support the peace and reconciliation process started by the Good Friday agreement.
If the UK agrees to full reciprocity of access to fishing waters, an easy procedure is in place for companies to obtain authorisation to fish. Quota swapping would still be allowed until these measures end on 31 December.
If the UK does not agree, EU firms banned from UK waters could be eligible for compensation from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund.
EU firms will still be able to export certain items used for civilian and military purposes to the UK.
In many areas, no special measures are in place to replace existing relation with the UK in case of a no-deal. This could lead to additional costs and extra paperwork and it would be a good idea to check with relevant authorities of your country or region.
Driving licences
Driving licences issued by one EU country are automatically recognised by other member states. When the UK leaves, this will no longer apply to British licences. EU nationals wishing to drive in the UK will need to check with UK authorities if their licence is valid, while Brits will need to check with the national authorities of each EU country in which they wish to drive. International driving licences are valid across the UK and EU.
The EU pet passport, which allows your pet to travel with you to another EU country, will no longer be valid in the UK. It is likely more paperwork will be needed when taking your pet to or from the UK.
Medical treatment
Under EU rules people benefit from access to healthcare during a temporary stay in another member states using the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). These rules will no longer apply to the UK. Both EU nationals travelling to the UK and Brits visiting EU countries should check whether their insurance covers the costs of medical treatment abroad. If not, they should consider taking out private travel insurance.
Parliament's role
All of these measures can only come into effect with European Parliament's approval.
Any agreement reached by the EU and UK – including the withdrawal agreement and any agreement on future relations – must be agreed by the Parliament before it can enter into force.
Next steps
None of these temporary measures can replace actual agreements. Only once the UK has left the EU, the EU and the UK, as a third country, can look at the future relations and might wish to conclude deals to ensure they can continue to work together on issues ranging from trade to security, migration and defence. The political declaration attached to the withdrawal agreement, if ratified by the UK, gives the general framework on how these relations could look like.
EU Politics
Explainer: rescEU and Humanitarian Aid under the new MFF
Why is the Commission proposing to strengthen the EU Civil Protection Mechanism and rescEU?
The EU Civil Protection Mechanism is a crisis management structure that allows Member States and Participating States[1] to strengthen their cooperation in the field of civil protection, to improve prevention, preparedness and response to disasters. It is based on voluntary contributions of Member States, with the European Commission playing a key coordinating and co-financing role.
The need for a more flexible, faster and reactive system to respond to large-scale emergencies is one of the lessons learnt from the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
The rapid spread of the virus exposed some limitations in the current crisis management framework. At times when Member States are hit by the same emergency simultaneously and unable to offer each other assistance, the EU is currently unable to help quickly enough to fill these critical gaps as it does not have its own assets and has to rely on voluntary support from Member States.
A reinforcement and upgrade of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism – as requested by the European Council in March 2020 – is therefore necessary to avoid situations where Member States are left alone during crises.
What is the main objective of the proposal?
The Commission's proposes to allow the EU and its Member States to be better prepared for and able to react quickly and flexibly to crises, in particular those with a high-impact given the potential disruption to our economies and societies.
Under the Commission's proposal, the EU will be able to;
- directly procure an adequate safety net of rescEU capacities;
- use its budget more flexibly to be able to prepare more effectively and react faster in times of exceptional needs
- dispose of the logistical capacity to provide multi-purpose air services in case of emergencies and to ensure timely transport and delivery of assistance;
These strategic capacities will be supplementary to those of the EU Member States. They should be strategically pre-positioned in such a way as to ensure the most effective geographic coverage in response to an emergency.
In this way, a sufficient number of strategic assets will be available in order to support Member and Participating States in situations of large-scale emergencies and offer an effective EU-response.
What kinds of action will be financed under the proposal?
The upgraded EU Civil Protection Mechanism will equip the European Union with assets and logistical infrastructure that can cater for different types of emergencies, including those with a medical emergency dimension. This would allow the EU to:
- Acquire, rent, lease and stockpile identified rescEU capacities;
- Fully finance the development and the operational cost of all rescEU capacities as a strategic European reserve in case national capacities are overwhelmed;
- Enhance the funding for national capacities deployed under the European Civil Protection Pool to increase their availability for deployment;
- Ensure timely transport and delivery of requested assistance. This also includes internationally deployable experts, technical and scientific support for all types of disasters as well as specific medical equipment and personnel such as 'flying medical experts', nurses and epidemiologists.
Humanitarian Aid
How will EU humanitarian aid be enhanced under the new MFF?
The Commission proposes €14.8 billion for humanitarian aid, of which €5 billion come from the European Union Recovery Instrument to reinforce the humanitarian aid instrument.
The increased budget reflects the growing humanitarian needs in the most vulnerable parts of the world. The Humanitarian Aid Instrument will provide needs-based delivery of EU assistance to save and preserve lives, prevent and alleviate human suffering, and safeguard the integrity and dignity of populations affected by natural hazards or man-made crises.
A significantly enhanced Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve will reinforce EU action in response to all aspects of the health crisis, as well as other emergencies. Funds can be channelled to provide emergency support as and when needed through EU instruments such as humanitarian aid in cases where funding under dedicated programmes proves insufficient.
Why is the Commission proposing to increase humanitarian aid budget?
Humanitarian crises in the world are increasing: In 2020, nearly 168 million people will need humanitarian assistance and protection, a significant increase from 130 million people in 2018 (OCHA humanitarian needs overview 2020). The needs are stemming from the conflicts, global refugee crisis, worsening natural disasters due to climate change.
The coronavirus pandemic further increases already existing humanitarian needs. It has a major health, social and economic impact on societies around the globe, in particular on the poorest countries. It is estimated that up to 265 million people worldwide could be under severe threat of hunger by the end of 2020 due to the effects of the pandemic (OCHA humanitarian needs overview 2020). This requires strong reinforcements to the humanitarian aid budget to meet the growing needs.
The EU adapted its humanitarian response in light of the needs stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. However, the impact of the pandemic and the economic fall-out, are compounding existing needs, making it all the more important that the Union is equipped to demonstrate solidarity with the rest of the world.
EU Politics
Explainer: The proposed InvestEU Programme
Why do we need InvestEU for the post-coronavirus recovery?
InvestEU is the EU's proposed flagship investment programme to kick-start the European economy. It is well-placed to provide long-term funding and to support Union policies in the recovery from a deep economic and social crisis. This has been shown with the successful implementation of the European Fund for Strategic Investments and other EU financial instruments in the wake of the past financial crisis.
In the current coronavirus crisis, the market allocation of financial resources is not fully efficient and perceived risk impairs private investment significantly. Deep uncertainty currently compromises the quality of financial market information and lenders' ability to assess the viability of companies and investment projects. If left unchecked, this can create pervasive risk aversion towards private investment projects and contribute to a 'credit crunch'. Under such circumstances, the key feature of InvestEU of de-risking projects to crowd in private finance is particularly valuable and should be utilised.
An enhanced InvestEU programme thanks to Next Generation EU will be able to provide crucial support to companies and to ensure a strong focus of investors on the Union's medium- and long-term policy priorities, such as the European Green Deal and the digitalisation transition and greater resilience. To address all of these challenges, the Commission is updating its original InvestEU proposal from 2018 to make sure it can better respond tothe current economic crisis.
What are the main changes to InvestEU?
The new proposal contains two main changes to the InvestEU Programme as partially agreed between co-legislators in April 2019:
- An increase of the InvestEU budget to reflect the higher investment needs and an environment of increased risk. The financial envelope for the sustainable infrastructure window is doubled, in line with the President's Communication "Europe's moment: Repair and Prepare for the Next Generation".
- A broadened scope through the addition of a fifth window – the strategic European investment window – in order to cater for the future needs of the European economy and to promote and secure EU strategic autonomy in key sectors.
What will the new strategic European investment window finance?
The outbreak of the pandemic has shown the interconnectivity of global supply chains and exposed some vulnerabilities, such as the over-reliance of strategic industries on non-diversified external supply sources. Such vulnerabilities need to be addressed, to improve the Union's emergency response as well as the resilience of the entire economy, while maintaining its openness to competition and trade in line with its rules. The new strategic European investment windowwill focus on building stronger European value chains in line with the strategic agenda of the Union and the New Industrial Strategy for Europe, as well as supporting activities in critical infrastructure and technologies
This reinforcement is of particular importance in the post-crisis situation, as some Member States might not have sufficient financial capacity to support these projects with national State aid. Moreover, many of these projects are cross-border and require a European approach.
How will the new window complement the pre-existing windows?
In the current context, the strategic European investment window would bring value added to the original windows, as it focuses on recipients or projects based on their high European strategic importance.
The new window would both target specific projects (e.g. supporting large consortia or public-private partnerships aimed at developing a specific technology and building critical infrastructure) and provide diffused financing, for instance by supporting the emergence of whole ecosystems of entrepreneurs active in the targeted sectors (e.g. innovative SMEs working on technologies of potential relevance to industrial biotechnology and pharmaceuticals).
The additionality requirements under this window would also differ from those envisaged for the other windows. For instance, the additionality of the support under the new window to large corporates would be in maintaining and developing their production within the Union or under the control of European investors and in scaling up the deployment of innovative technologies, rather than in purely risk-related considerations of the InvestEU support.
What are the changes in budgetary terms[1]?
The new proposal foresees an increase of the original financial envelope. This includes a doubling of the guarantee amount allocated to the sustainable infrastructure window under the InvestEU Fund as well as the allocation of an additional guarantee amount to the new window. More concretely:
- Sustainable infrastructure window: €20 bn
- Research, innovation and digitisation window: €10 bn
- SME window: €10 bn
- Social investment and skills window: €3.6 bn
- Strategic European investment window: €31 bn
The new proposal also foresees an increase of the financial envelope allocated to the InvestEU Advisory Hub by an amount of €200 million to cater for the needs of the new window as well as the increasing needs of the other four windows.
How will InvestEU work?
The main principle of how InvestEU will function does not change. The InvestEU Fund will mobilise public and private investment through an EU budget guarantee of €75 billion that will back the investment projects of implementing partners such as the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and others, and increase their risk-bearing capacity.
Under the new proposal, the guarantee will be provisioned at 45%, meaning that €34 billion of the EU budget is set aside in case calls are made on the guarantee. The size of the provisioning is based on the type of envisaged financial products and the riskiness of the portfolios, taking into account the experience under the EFSI and current financial instruments, as well as the likely changes in market circumstances following the coronavirus crisis.
What is the role of the EIB Group in the new proposal?
Given its role under the Treaties, its capacity to operate in all Member States and the existing experience under the current financial instruments and the EFSI, the European Investment Bank Group will remain a privileged implementing partner for the InvestEU. It will implement 75% of the EU guarantee.
The EIB Group will also play a central role in implementing advisory support under the InvestEU Advisory Hub. Moreover, it will advise the Commission and perform operational tasks in relation to the Hub.
Is the new window open to other implementing partners than the EIB Group?
Yes. The new window is open to other implementing partners than the EIB Group, including national promotional banks and institutions, as well as international financial institutions such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development or the Council of Europe Development Bank.
The Commission will continue the discussions with potential implementing partners to ensure a swift and efficient deployment of the instrument, which is even more crucial under the current circumstances.
Are there any changes to the InvestEU governance?
An Investment Committee composed of independent experts will remain responsible for approving the individual requests. As the Investment Committee will operate in different configurations corresponding to the InvestEU policy windows, a fifth configuration has been added to the proposal.
Are there any changes to the InvestEU eligibility criteria?
The policy areas eligible for financing and investment operations under the existing four windows remain the same as proposed and negotiated in annex II to the InvestEU Regulation. However, for the strategic European investment window, new intervention areas are introduced, as referenced above.
In case a financing or investment operation proposed to the Investment Committee falls under more than one policy window, it will be attributed to the policy window under which its main objective or the main objective of most of its sub-projects falls. The Investment Guidelines will specify the criteria for the allocation of financial products (under which financing and investment operations will be submitted) to specific windows.
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Europe's moment: Repair and prepare for the next generation
European Commission has put forward its proposal for a major recovery plan. To ensure the recovery is sustainable, even, inclusive and fair for all Member States, the European Commission is proposing to create a new recovery instrument, Next Generation EU, embedded within a powerful, modern and revamped long-term EU budget. The Commission has also unveiled its adjusted Work Programme for 2020, which will prioritise the actions needed to propel Europe's recovery and resilience.
The coronavirus has shaken Europe and the world to its core, testing healthcare and welfare systems, our societies and economies and our way of living and working together. To protect lives and livelihoods, repair the Single Market, as well as to build a lasting and prosperous recovery, the European Commission is proposing to harness the full potential of the EU budget. Next Generation EU of €750 billion as well as targeted reinforcements to the long-term EU budget for 2021-2027 will bring the total financial firepower of the EU budget to €1.85 trillion.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: "The recovery plan turns the immense challenge we face into an opportunity, not only by supporting the recovery but also by investing in our future: the European Green Deal and digitalization will boost jobs and growth, the resilience of our societies and the health of our environment. This is Europe's moment. Our willingness to act must live up to the challenges we are all facing. With Next Generation EU we are providing an ambitious answer."
Commissioner Johannes Hahn, in charge of the EU budget, said: "Our common budget is at the heart of Europe's recovery plan. The additional firepower of Next Generation EU and the reinforced multiannual financial framework will give us the power of solidarity to support Member States and the economy. Together, Europe will arise more competitive, resilient and sovereign."
Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, in charge of interinstitutional relations and foresight, said: "The recovery will need strong policy direction. The adapted Work Programme, reflecting the new reality, shows that we will focus all our actions on overcoming the crisis, jumpstarting our economy and putting the European Union firmly on a resilient, sustainable and fair recovery path. It will help us rebound stronger."
Complementing national efforts, the EU budget is uniquely placed to power a fair socio-economic recovery, repair and revitalise the Single Market, to guarantee a level playing field, and support the urgent investments, in particular in the green and digital transitions, which hold the key to Europe's future prosperity and resilience.
Next Generation EU will raise money by temporarily lifting the own resources ceiling to 2.00% of EU Gross National Income, allowing the Commission to use its strong credit rating to borrow €750 billion on the financial markets. This additional funding will be channelled through EU programmes and repaid over a long period of time throughout future EU budgets – not before 2028 and not after 2058. To help do this in a fair and shared way, the Commission proposes a number of new own resources. In addition, in order to make funds available as soon as possible to respond to the most pressing needs, the Commission proposes to amend the current multiannual financial framework 2014-2020 to make an additional €11.5 billion in funding available already in 2020.
The money raised for Next Generation EU will be invested across three pillars:
1. Support to Member States with investments and reforms:
- A new Recovery and Resilience Facility of €560 billion will offer financial support for investments and reforms, including in relation to the green and digital transitions and the resilience of national economies, linking these to the EU priorities. This facility will be embedded in the European Semester. It will be equipped with a grant facility of up to €310 billion and will be able to make up to €250 billion available in loans. Support will be available to all Member States but concentrated on the most affected and where resilience needs are the greatest.
- A €55 billion top-up of the current cohesion policy programmes between now and 2022 under the new REACT-EU initiative to be allocated based on the severity of the socio-economic impacts of the crisis, including the level of youth unemployment and the relative prosperity of Member States.
- A proposal to strenghten the Just Transition Fund up to €40 billion, toassist Member States in accelerating the transition towards climate neutrality.
- A €15 billion reinforcement for theEuropean Agricultural Fund for Rural Development to support rural areas in making the structural changes necessary in line with the European Green Deal and achieving the ambitious targets in line with the new biodiversity and Farm to Fork strategies.
2. Kick-starting the EU economy by incentivising private investments:
- A new Solvency Support Instrument will mobilise private resources to urgently support viable European companies in the sectors, regions and countries most affected. It can be operational from 2020 and will have a budget of €31 billion, aiming to unlock €300 billion in solvency support for companies from all economic sectors and prepare them for a cleaner, digital and resilient future.
- Upgrade InvestEU, Europe's flagship investment programme, to a level of €15.3 billion to mobilise private investment in projects across the Union.
- A new Strategic Investment Facility built into InvestEU– to generate investments of up to €150 billion in boosting the resilience of strategic sectors, notably those linked to the green and digital transition, and key value chains in the internal market, thanks to a contribution of €15 billion from Next Generation EU.
3. Addressing the lessons of the crisis:
- A new Health Programme, EU4Health, to strengthen health security and prepare for future health crises with a budget of €9.4 billion.
- A €2 billion reinforcement of rescEU, the Union's Civil Protection Mechanism, which will be expanded and strenghetend to equip the Union to prepare for and respond to future crises.
- An amount of EUR€94.4 billion forHorizon Europe, which will be reinforced to fund vital research in health, resilience and the green and digital transitions.
- Supporting Europe's global partners through an additional €16.5 billion for external action, including humanitarian aid.
- Other EU programmes will be strengthened to align the future financial framework fully with recovery needs and strategic priorities. Other instruments will be reinforced to make the EU budget more flexible and responsive.
Reaching a rapid political agreement on Next Generation EUand the overall EU budget for 2021-2027 at the level of the European Council by July is necessary to give new dynamism to the recovery and equip the EU with a powerful tool to get the economy back on its feet and build for the future.
Relaunching the economy does not mean going back to the status quo before the crisis, but bouncing forward. We must repair the short-term damage from the crisis in a way that also invests in our long-term future. All of the money raised through Next Generation EU will be channelled through EU programmes in the revamped long-term EU budget:
The European Green Deal as the EU's recovery strategy:
- A massive renovation wave of our buildings and infrastructure and a more circular economy, bringing local jobs;
- Rolling out renewable energy projects, especially wind, solar and kick-starting a clean hydrogen economy in Europe;
- Cleaner transport and logistics, including the installation of one million charging points for electric vehicles and a boost for rail travel and clean mobility in our cities and regions;
- Strengthening the Just Transition Fund to support re-skilling, helping businesses create new economic opportunities.
Strengthening the Single Market and adapting it to the digital age:
- Investing in more and better connectivity, especially in the rapid deployment of 5G networks;
- A stronger industrial and technological presence in strategic sectors, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, supercomputing and cloud;
- Building a real data economy as a motor for innovation and job creation;
- Increased cyber resilience.
A fair and inclusive recovery for all:
- The short-term European Unemployment Reinsurance Scheme (SURE) will provide €100 billion to support workers and businesses;
- A Skills Agenda for Europe and a Digital Education Action Plan will ensure digital skills for all EU citizens;
- Fair minimum wages and binding pay transparency measures will help vulnerable workers, particularly women;
- The European Commission is stepping up the fight against tax evasion and this will help Member States generate revenue.
Europe must enhance its strategic autonomy in a number of specific areas, including in strategic value chains and reinforced screening of foreign direct investment. To increase crisis preparedness and crisis management, the Commission will reinforce the European Medicines Agency and give a stronger role to the European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC) in coordinating medical responses in crises.
The recovery must unequivocally be based on fundamental rights and full respect of the rule of law. Any emergency measures must be limited in time and be strictly proportionate. The Commission's assessment will be included in the first report under the rule of law mechanism.
We can and must learn the lessons from this crisis, but this can only be done by involving our citizens, communities and cities. The Conference on the Future of Europe will play an important role in further strengthening Europe's democratic foundations in the post-coronavirus crisis world.
The EU is committed in leading international efforts towards a truly global recovery, notably though joint coordination with the United Nations, the G20 and G7, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank or the International Labour Organisation. The EU will continue working particularly closely with its immediate neighbourhood in the East and South and its partners in Africa.
The Joint Statement of the Members of the European Council adopted on 26 March 2020 called on the European Commission to develop a coordinated exit strategy, a comprehensive recovery plan and unprecedented investment to allow a normal functioning of our societies and economies and get to sustainable growth, integrating inter alia the green transition and the digital transformation. On the basis of this mandate, on 15 April the Presidents of the Commission and the Council presented, as a first step, a Joint European Roadmap towards lifting Covid-19 containment measures. The package presented today, based on a revamped proposal for the next long-term EU budget and the updated Commission Work Programme for 2020, addresses the second part of the mandate, namely the need for a comprehensive recovery plan.
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Every cell in our bodies needs water to function, but dehydration can sneak up on you. You took a long hike without enough water. You went harder than normal at the gym. You slept through your coast-to-coast flight and didn't drink any water. You've had the flu and couldn't keep anything down. Your ski trip to the West dried you out. You drank a little too much last night.
It started with a dry mouth and lips, but soon you were fatigued, felt nauseous, had headaches, and thought you might pass out when you stood up. Classic signs of dehydration.
That's when you need Cleanse IV Therapy from Dr. Walden. This IV contains a full liter of crystalloid "saline." This is exactly what patients receive in operating rooms to rapidly expand blood volume and keep body systems running efficiently. And it's exactly what football players receive at halftime during a muggy afternoon game in Dallas. The Cleanse IV provides the balanced electrolytes your body needs for hydration.
This IV contains sodium chloride (NaCl), calcium chloride (CaCl), potassium chloride (KCl), and magnesium. Sodium is essential for balancing the fluids in the body. Potassium is critical for kidney health, including the balance and function of water and electrolytes. Magnesium is required for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body.
In just about 30 minutes, the Cleanse IV re-hydrates you, erasing the fatigue, nausea, headaches, and other symptoms of dehydration. Plus, it provides a great flush of your urinary system as a side benefit.
The Cleanse IV is a great way to re-hydrate after you've had the flu, ran a long race, just got off an 11-hour flight, or sweated a ton but weren't able to replace the electrolytes you lost.


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Sewerage work will be carried out on Sunday, November 18th between 08: 00am and 20: 00pm between the Beylerbeyi Traffic Lights in Kurtuluş Caddesi and Doğanköy Selvili Caddesi entrance.
During the works, the area will be closed to traffic, and traffic signs and markers will be in place and drivers are advised to use alternative routes to avoid delay.
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We're in the business of offering leadership and workplace advice, but even we can admit some advice runs its course. The times change, making that once sage advice obsolete. Or it just doesn't fit the same situations it once did.
It's safe to say that there is always a chance the advice will be relevant again, but for right now, here are three nuggets you can forget.
Don't show a shred of weaknesses
For a long time, we've equated leadership with toughness, and the idea that leaders should never let on that they lack any knowledge or skills or that they are ever concerned about anything. Leaders were bred to believe that they shouldn't ask for help. (Read three silly reasons why they don't.)
However, when you act like you know something when you don't, you usually just waste a bunch of time, limit your opportunities, and cause trouble. The best leaders understand their strengths, and especially their weaknesses, and they know that to be successful they need to admit when they don't know something, when they don't know what to do next, and when they've been wrong. Most important, they know to rely on the intelligence and talents of the people around them.
Don't question your boss
You should always be respectful to your boss. Always. And we're not suggesting you become confrontational or insulting, even when your supervisor's idea or plan is truly bad. HOWEVER, when you have legitimate concerns, you absolutely should speak up. Tactfully point out issues that could prevent success, using evidence to prove your point.
Just make sure you are disagreeing with your boss because you have the best interest of the organization at heart, not because you want to embarrass him or her or show how smart you are. If you come at it from the right place, your boss is more likely to appreciate and value your feedback.
Check out this post to learn how to disagree, without being disagreeable.
Leave work at work
Technology has reshaped the workplace, for better or worse. While we highly encourage you to unplug daily and to not be "on" 24/7/365, sometimes taking a few minutes to respond to an email or take care of a small task from home can make the next work day even better.
The key is to set boundaries and not let work completely take over your personal time. Learn the truth about work-life balance.
What other leadership or career advice do you think is no longer applicable in today's workplace? Share your thoughts in the comments section.


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Job Description
Senior Quality Engineer - Galway - 102417
Our client, a medical device company in Galway is currently looking to recruit a Senior Quality Engineer
for their site.
The Senior Quality Engineer provides a support role to the Quality Manager in the routine maintenance of the companys International's Quality Management Systems and in Quality related projects. The Senior Quality Engineer reports to the QA & RA Manager
Responsibilities and Duties
- Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of Quality, and its application withinthe companys, to the completion of complex assignments.
- Advanced knowledge of the companys organization's operations and practices to enable informed decisions, and providing direction to Quality team and other functional areas.
- Responsibility for delivery of projects originated in QA or participate within Core Team for Quality deliverables of business wide projects.
- Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem-solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems with effective solutions.
- Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results. Applies risk assessment techniques in such circumstances.
- Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to results expected. Determines and develops approach to solutions.
- Drives business improvements through mentoring and support for the continuous improvement initiatives.
- Escalation point for quality related non-conformances and CAPAs.
- Drives compliance cross functionally in alignment with the regional objective for collaboration and multi-site ISO13485 certification.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including ability to make clear, well founded decisions regarding conformity during audits.
- Pro-active attitude, excellent organization skills, and ability to manage multiple projects while delivering results on time.
- Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and management of spreadsheets.
Education & Experience
- Third level qualification.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in medical device industry with minimum 3 year of progressively responsible positions, including;
- competent working knowledge of recognized Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO9001/ ISO13485/ ISO14971/ GMP),
- awareness of relevant laws and regulations (e.g. CE/ FDA/ PAL)
- Broad knowledge of engineering and technical applications applied in development of medical devices useful.
Job Characteristic Profile
• Understands the business strategic direction and is able to pro-actively conceive and develop a training plan which is aligned.
• Pro-actively identifies potential future skill gaps and plans accordingly.
Manages Complexity
• Is familiar with broad suite of the companys and 3rd party products.
• Understands the different dynamics with each team and adopts his/her approach accordingly.
• Partners where necessary with peer groups within and outside the company.
• Is comfortable and confident in interfacing with senior management.
• Can positively influence employees at all levels on the need for continuous skill enhancement.
• Can interface professionally with external auditors.
• Can develop plans and policies to meet continually changing business needs.
• Identifies best practice training organisations and implements learning in the company
• Continually seeks to improve the effectiveness of training across the business.
Results Driven
• Implements his/her plan with 100% attention to detail and success.
• Associates directly with all customer related metrics across the site and builds connectivity of training plans in support of same.
For further information on this Senior Quality Engineer role in Galway please contact Bimi Felix on 086 8395533 / email@example.com
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17039 S Citrine Dr, Coeur d'Alene
Spectacular Panoramic Coeur d'Alene Lake views from this beautiful, 2007 remodeled beauty located in the private gated luxury neighborhood of Harbor View Estates with its own community waterfront beach. Boasting a private 1.35-acre site, 4331 SF, 3 Bedrooms, plus an office that can be made into a 4th, with 3.5 baths. Move-in & turn key with all the furniture & AV equipment included. Private main floor master retreat suite with lake views & its own large screen projector tucked in the custom valance, remote blinds, 4-car RV door size garage, gourmet chef kitchen & more. Granite, stainless appliances, level BBQ patio & lawn with lake views. Seller financing available, two lots across the street available with the purchase of the home, ask about pricing. Make it yours!
Burglar Alarm, Cable Internet Available, Cable TV, Central Air, Fireplace, Gas Fireplace, Jetted Tub, Washer/Dryer HU
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Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Range/Oven, Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
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Francesco Barbieri is one of the greatest exponents of the Seventeenth Century, active in Rome from 1621 to 1623. The exhibition traces, through 36 works, the artistic evolution of one of the favorite pupils of the great Ludovico Carracci. Native of Cento, Guercino arrived in Rome where he became the favorite artist of Pope Gregory XV Ludovisi who commissioned several works including the decoration of the Casino Ludovisi in the area of the Pincio.
Location: National Gallery of Ancient Art Palazzo BarberiniHours: Tuesday-Sunday from 9:00 to 19:00. closed MondayTickets: Book now on TicketOne!


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Tips to be a Successful Septic Tank Owner
The average household septic tank system should be inspected at least every three years by a professional septic tank company. Residential septic tanks are typically pumped every three to five years.
Four major factors influence the frequency of septic tank pumping:
•Size of Household
•Total wastewater generated
•Volume of solids in wastewater
•Size of septic tank
What happens when a septic tank company is coming to inspect your septic tank:
When you call a Villa Rica septic tank company, they will inspect for leaks and examine the scum and sludge layers in your septic tank.
It is important to keep maintenance records on the work performed on your septic tank system.
Your septic tank includes a T-shaped outlet which prevents sludge and scum from leaving the septic tank and traveling to the drainfield area. If the bottom of the scum layer is within six inches of the bottom of the outlet, or if the top of the sludge layer is within 12 inches of the outlet, your septic tank needs to be pumped.
To keep track of when to pump out your tank, keep a diary of the sludge and scum levels found by the septic professional.
The licensed plumbing company should note repairs completed and the septic tank condition in your system's service report. If other repairs are recommended, hire a Villa Rica professional septic tank company soon.
How Does a Sewage Pump Work?
What is high pressure water jetting and how it works?
High pressure water jetting, also called as hydro-jetting, is a technique of cleaning and unblocking drains of clogs. The technique involves usage of water, which is jet at extremely high speed in order to clean the drains properly and remove the toughest of blockages that may exist in your drainage pipes. If the job is done professionally well, then you won't notice a clog at least in the near future.
Hydro- jetting drainage pipes functions the same way as power washing. If the blockage is stubborn and located far deep in a drainage pipe, the high pressure from this equipment, which is around 60000 PSI, can easily clear it and fix any drain blockage problem quickly.
Top benefits of hydro-jetting
Certainly there are some traditional methods that can deal with blocked drains. However, they can't match the effectiveness of the hydro-jetting. Snaking a drain or rooting it can never clean the pipe fully. Often the traditional techniques let many residues inside the drainage pipes even when the unblocking job is done. Some residues are very sticky and thus the process of clogging begins again.
Thinking from an environmental point, at a first glance, you may consider hydro-jetting as a waste of water, which is of course very valuable resource for the mankind. However, the hydro-jetting method doesn't actually waste water; instead it uses water for a very important purpose. If you are living near a lake or river, hydro jetting is the best alternative for you. Above all, this method doesn't involve usage of any harmful chemicals which may negatively impact the environment. And like other traditional methods, it doesn't bring the harmful bacteria from underground to the surface.
Preventative Maintenance
Yes, drain jetting is a good preventive measure. Regularly hydro-jetting will always keep your drainage system free of blockages!
So, what are you waiting for? Call the high pressure water jetting specialist in [post_name] today!
High Pressure Water Jetting - Basics You Must Know
When it comes to plumbing jobs, there are those that can only be done by contracting a company in [post_name] to come and do them, for example rehabilitation of the main sewer line. However, smaller jobs like unblocking the sink can be done by a plumber that services [post_name].
Cleaning an average sewer pipe will require the people involved to do more than just a routine drain and snake auger. You will need to make use of the advanced pressurized water jets to make any progress with the sewers.
The maintenance process will not always cost the same amount of money and time. If your sewer is broken, you will be required to spend much more money and time.
Broken sewers in most cases will require that the plumber digs up your basement floor and does excavations all over your yard. This is why it will definitely cost more than would have been the case if it meant just unblocking a pipe.


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David Lissy
Executive Chairman
Dave Lissy is the Executive Chairman of Bright Horizons Family Solutions. Prior to being named Executive Chairman, Dave served for 17 years as the company's Chief Executive Officer, and before that was Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer of Bright Horizons.
Dave has been responsible for the development and enhancement of the company's service offerings while leading its international expansion and maintaining its unique culture as a great place to work. He has been instrumental in ensuring the company's ability to grow while maintaining its high-quality standards and keen sense of mission.


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Welcome to this special post of my monthly New Discoveries series in which I share a selection of music suitable for the upcoming Christmas period. It might only be mid-October, but some pupils are already preparing early! If you have music you wish to submit for review, please see my Reviews Policy.
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CAPTURING THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS: 12 Carols arranged for solo piano (Barbara Arens & Alison Matthews)
Editions Musica Ferrum, ISMN 9790708147381, £12.00 (Available direct from Editions Musica Ferrum)
If Nikki Iles' Jazz on a Winter's Night 2 was my pick of 2017, this new book of beautiful carol arrangements from Barbara and Alison is, by far, my pick of 2018. I talk a lot in these blogs about music for teaching purposes, but the thing which struck me most about this book was that it would make a wonderful Christmas gift for any pianists you know!
12 carols are included, a mixture of well-known ones, and some completely unknown to me. I think that to me, the appeal of this book, is the way in which the arrangers have been so sensitive to the original texts and tunes. My particular favourites were Infant Holy and the Coventry Carol, but they are all lovely. Again, these pieces will appeal to young and young at heart alike, and I know for one, I shall enjoy playing these purely for my own pleasure over the Christmas period.
This book should be top of your shopping list this Christmas.
THE CHRISTMAS BELLS: SATB & piano (Thomas Hewitt Jones)
Banks Music Publications, GCL011, £1.95 (Available direct from Banks Music Publications)
OK, so in some ways, this isn't a new discovery, because I know many of you will have seen me tweet the original single release in December 2015 (and I can't help but retweet it each Christmas too). In case you missed it, here it is:
If you haven't done so already, you should definitely hop over to iTunes and download it!
Even more exciting though, you can now buy the sheet music, arranged for SATB voices and piano. With plenty of pizazz, this could be the ideal encore for your Christmas concert. I defy anyone not to be cheered along by this gem. You'll be humming it to yourself for weeks!
GET SET! PIANO: Christmas Crackers (David Blackwell & Karen Marshall)
Collins Music, ISBN 9780008306144, £7.99 (Available from Musicroom)
This bumper book of carol arrangements by David Blackwell and Karen Marshall contains over 30 well-known (and less well-known) carols suitable for pianists from beginner (only five fingers needed) up to Grade 2 level, and aligns with the two Get Set! Piano books already in print. Each carol is preceded by suggestions for learning activities associated with the piece, and there are plentiful quizzes, tips, games, facts and other suggestions too. The early pieces have effective duet accompaniments making the book accessible to players in the very early stages of learning. Another cracker (excuse the pun) from David and Karen. Don't forget, there are additional resources to download via the Pianodao website.
ME AND YOU: Jazzy Christmas Duets (Rachael Forsyth)
Roo Records Music, £7.50 (Available from Roo Records Music)
With so many teachers now teaching more than one instrument (e.g. woodwind, strings etc.) this book is a must. Eight jazzed-up carols are included with parts for both C and B flat instruments. This means that they can be used effectively with a whole range of woodwind, brass and string instruments, as well as two instruments the same. They are beautifully crafted arrangements which will appeal to both children and adults alike, and with such a range of potential instrument combinations, an excellent value and durable book.


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PN makes southern inroads and consolidates blue heartland
In fifth district constituencies, and in traditional PN towns, the Nationalist Party has secured convincing vote counts.
The Nationalist Party has hailed the results of the 2015 local councils, claiming the party has started to make inroads.
Despite Labour's convincing 54% win and major gains in Gozo, it appears that the PN has managed to consolidate most of its core localities, winning back St Paul's Bay, and score convincingly in southern towns from the fifth district.
The data shows that the turnout from the referendum benefited the PN in Attard, Balzan, Dingli, Swieqi, Haz-Zebbug, and Zurrieq.
It also improved vote counts in fifth district towns Birzebbugia, Zurrieq and Marsaxlokk, while consolidating its mayorships in St paul's Bay 9whcih it won back from Labour) and St Julian's.
Here's what the data shows.
All numbers are to be read as percentages.
- The PN increased its number of votes by over 13,000 over the same vote count it had in 2012 - an increase of 26.4% on average – Labour increased by 15.9%.
- In 12 localities whose turnout over the 2012 council elections increased by anything between 10-17 percentage points, suggesting increased motivation to vote over the 2012 elections in which the PN-in-government was at its lowest ebb, the PN increased its vote count by 32%, while Labour increased its vote count by 25%.
- Of these 12 localities, seven had PN-led councils, indicating that the turnout in the referendum on spring hunting benefited the Opposition.
- Top performances: The PN increased its vote count by anything over 40% of its 2012 votes in 10 councils: Attard (49%) Balzan (53%) Birzebbuga (73%) Dingli (52%) Gzira (45%) Marsaxlokk (59%) St Julian's (60%) St Paul's Baby (47%) Swieqi (68%) and Zurrieq (45%) – six of them were Labour-led.
- Labour increased its large vote share of 2012 by over 40% in four councils: Munxar (56.7%), Nadur (48.4%), Qala (58.1%) and iz-Zebbug (74.7%) – all of them Gozitan councils, and now confirming the direction the island has taken.
- In the 16 localities whose turnout was over 74% of registered votes, in ten councils the PN increased its vote share at a higher rate than Labour.


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If Ohio law provides a way for my estate to be distributed, do I still need a will? YES!
In Ohio, as in other jurisdictions, when a person dies without a valid will, he or she died "intestate." At death, if a person has a valid will, that person's estate will pass according to the provisions of the will. On the other hand, if that person died intestate, the estate will pass according to Ohio's Descent and Distribution statute.
With that in mind, the question asked above may seem logical. However, Ohio's Descent and Distribution statute may not correspond to your wishes regarding the distribution of your estate. For example, consider the following hypothetical scenario. Husband and wife are in their seventies and have been married for five years. Both came to the marriage after their respective previous spouses passed away. Husband has an adult daughter from his first marriage. Husband has an estate valued at $100,000 and wishes his wife to receive $60,000, his daughter $30,000 and his church $10,000. However, if husband dies without a will, his estate will not be distributed according to his wishes. Instead, the statute dictates the estate be distributed in its entirety to his wife ($60,000) and daughter ($40,000).[1]
Certainly, this short article does not exhaust the reasons for having a will but only serves to illustrate why the husband in this example should have had a valid will. Specific needs vary depending on the circumstances and should be addressed individually.
The above question and answer is based on a hypothetical situation. The information provided above is not legal advice. The information presented is a short summary of the stated issue and is not intended to be relied upon in any specific circumstance.
[1] Ohio Revised Code 2105.06 (C)
My husband and I are buying a house, what does "joint tenancy with right of survivorship" mean and why is it important?
In Ohio, a joint tenancy with right of survivorship is a statutory means by which two or more individuals may own property. An important and appealing aspect of a joint tenancy with survivorship rights is what happens when one joint tenant dies. At death, a joint tenant's property interest does not pass through the joint tenant's estate, but instead automatically passes to the other joint tenant(s). The operative and important aspect to a joint tenancy with right of survivorship answers the second question: a joint tenancy with survivorship rights provides a mechanism for avoiding probate. Rather than having to go through the (potentially lengthy and costly) probate process, a deceased joint tenant's interest passes automatically to the surviving joint tenant(s). In short, a joint tenancy with survivorship rights is a method for multiple individuals to own property that will automatically transfer at death.
The above question and answer is based on a hypothetical situation. The information provided above is not legal advice. The information presented is a short summary of the stated issue and is not intended to be relied upon in any specific circumstance.
By: Nathan VanDenBerghe


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LSMSA hosts annual matriculation ceremony to welcome new students
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) held its annual Matriculation Ceremony on Friday, August 31, 2018, in Northwestern State University's A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. The ceremony welcomed 173 new students to the school, a group which consisted of six seniors, 54 juniors, and 113 sophomores from around the state.
LSMSA's Executive Director Steve Horton introduced the students to the school and applauded their efforts and hard-work before coming to the institution.
"Over the past year, 360 students entered the application process. 260 had the ability to complete it, and you 173 demonstrated that you have the ability to succeed at LSMSA," said Horton. "Ninety-seven percent came to LSMSA with a grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0. Your composite ACT is 25. You come from 43 of Louisiana's parishes."
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You have to admit – there is little better in the foodie world than that lazy weekend meal, brunch. Stacks of warm pancakes with maple syrup; tender omelets stuffed with veggies; moist muffins and coffee cake; savory sausage and potato hash – with a steamy cup of coffee and of course, a spicy bloody mary. Sigh… bliss.
But as a vegan, lots of brunch foods had slipped from the repertoire. I remember when I realized that being vegan meant no more quiche. A sad day. BUT – Isa Chandra Moskowitz, culinary mastermind, wrote a fabulous book called Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up for -from Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes. This brilliant piece of work was published in 2009, but we only recently got our hands on it and I must say, if this cookbook is not in your collection, you should immediately get on Amazon and buy it. Like, now.
Cooking and baking our way through this book has been like revisiting long lost friends. Omelets, quiche, sausages, frittatas, French toast, crepes. I don't know Isa Chandra Moskowitz personally, but if I ever met her, it would be quite difficult not to hug her. She gave me back some of my favorite foods, almost two decades lost.
Here are glimpses into a few of our favorite recipes from the book….
Tofu Omlets, with Swiss Chard, from pages 13 & 16. Right out of the gate, when you see the photo of the Tofu Omlet, you begin to salivate (photo below). We have made it several times and served it to company (vegan and non-veg!) It's a huge crowd pleaser.
In this recipe she introduces kala namak – Indian black salt. This specialized salt was easy to find for us, there are several Indian grocers in our area of Baltimore. And it was cheap to buy a good-sized bag. We have what may be a lifetime supply in the pantry and spent about $4.00. Kala Namak has a sulfuric taste and will remind you of eggs. For real. Oh – and when Isa talks about paying attention to the moisture content of the omlet batter on page 14, you need to pay attention. We used Nasoya brand soft tofu, as she suggested, but we still had to add water each time we made the omlets , even as much as 2/3 cup more to get the right consistency.
The next recipe we tried was the Swiss Chard Frittata on page 35. We didn't photograph it, as ours didn't look very pretty. For us, the recipe came out too moist and fell apart when we tried to slice it. Don't get me wrong – it tasted delicious! We served it as a scramble in the end, with sauted shiitake mushrooms on top. Isa doesn't call for the kala namak in this recipe, but we used it anyhow and it really added to the flavor.
Classic Broccoli Quiche, on page 41, was another winner. We made it for a green-business club dinner, as well as a brunch with family. There's not a photo because, well, it went SO FAST! Everyone loved this dish. Again, we used the kala namak in place of regular salt. We also soaked the cashews overnight and doubled the mustard, thyme, tarragon, turmeric and pepper from Isa's recipe. Our first taste of the batter seemed a little bland. Could be we just like a heavier flavor profile. The Basic Pastry Crust recipe, on page 47, is perfect, though. The dough was easy to work with and baked up beautifully for the quiches.
But let's move on from the vegan-egg-type-dishes. After all, no brunch is complete without pancakes! The Dirty Hippie makes a pretty awesome pancake already. He has several of his own recipes we love, and we're also big fans of the PETA Blueberry Pancake recipe.
On page 85 though, Isa offers up a Pumpkin Pancake recipe (photo above) that is simply scrumptious! They were moist and warm and like a sweet stack of autumnal heaven. We ate ours with sorghum instead of maple syrup and they were divine. The recipe is flawless. And of course, it's October as I type this, so it's the ideal time of year for Pumpkin Pancakes – but by all means, eat these anytime. Canned pumpkin is readily available and the recipe is soooo good, I can't think of a reason not to eat them all year long!
Moving on from pancakes to waffles, we loved the Gingerbread Waffles on page 95. This recipe was prepared for holiday brunch guests, so we didn't get a chance to photograph it and – again – we had no leftovers. But the flavor was like a bite of Christmas cheer and gave you a slightly warm, cozy feeling on a cold winter day. Yum! At the same meal, we also offered the Pumpkin French Toast on page 101. Another perfect recipe that executes exquisitely. It was buttery and rich-tasting, but in reality, it was the pumpkin that gave it so much richness. We ended up giving both of these recipes to our guests (non-vegans!). Cuz, damn – they were delicious!
No brunch is complete without some sort of potato offering, according to Isa's intro in Vegan Brunch. We couldn't agree more. And her book offers up home fries, hashes and roasted potatoes, as well as some more unusual recipes, like the Creamy Avocado Potato Salad on page 123. As potato salads go, this recipe was smooth, creamy and quite surprising. The lime & cayenne bring some pop and the onions & cukes give a great crunch. We ate the entire first batch with spoons in the kitchen. Try this one – it's incredible. You may never want to use vegan mayo in your potato salad again.
Well, unless you try the Coleslaw Potato Salad with Cumin Seeds on page 120. To preface this, my Dad is a coleslaw junkie. The man can sit down and eat huge, ridiculous portions of slaw. And he is old-school omnivore – he's probably never even hear of Vegenaise. But that's what we used to make this, as the recipe suggests. I made him a double batch to start with, knowing it would be delish. He ate it all between lunch and dinner. We had to make another double batch the next day! Oh, and we didn't have cumin seeds, so we subbed in cumin powder. It worked fine and the flavor was still perfection.
Want more perfection? Try making the Samosa Mashed Potato Pancakes on page 125. We're big fans of Indian food here, so the mention of something-like samosas for breakfast, but without the usual labor-intensive job of making samosas works for us! These are simple to make – don't be daunted by the instructions, which look longer than they are, and lots of fun as a breakfast, brunch or dinner dish. Heck, eat them anytime. We doubled the turmeric, mustard, garlic, cumin and red pepper flakes, because we like hearty flavor. Oh – we ate ours with jarred chutney, but Isa does offer a homemade Spiced Apple Cider Chutney recipe on page 72. We haven't tried it yet, but it looks good!
Of course, some vegans and vegetarians aren't into faux meats. To each their own. But for us, we say what brunch is complete without some sort faux sausage or bacon? If you feel lazy, just grab a vegan pre-fab, like Gimmee Lean Sausage or Smoky Bacon Tempeh Strips. If you're more ambitious, Isa has you covered. She has recipes for homemade Cherry Sage Sausages on page 138, Chorizo on page 139 and Smoky Shiitakes on page 150. Alluring protein options for your brunch plate.
From this food category, we tried the Tempeh Sausage Pastry Puffs on page 129 (photo above). We served it to clients who were coming to our office for a consultation with some wine and they were blown away (and asked for the recipe!). These tasty little squares couldn't be easier to make. They come together almost effortlessly. This is a recipe children could help with during the beginning and end steps, and would easily sub in as a supper main-dish. The only thing is you have to give yourself time: the puff pastry needs to thaw; the tempeh needs to marinate; the pastry needs to bake. Ours took a few minutes longer than 18-20 minutes. Yum!
There is another rock star in the faux meat offerings: the Chesapeake Tempeh Cakes on page 132! We live in Baltimore, and there are crab cakes literally everywhere. While we don't eat them, we known how they should look and smell, as well as the correct texture. And of course, we both ate them years ago, before going vegan. When Isa confessed in her recipe intro that she never had a crab cake before going vegan, we had concerns she might miss the mark on this offering. And – she did neglect to add Old Bay, which all Maryland crab cakes contain – but otherwise, this faux crab cake is the real deal! The recipe is more time-consuming than several others in the book, so be sure you give yourself enough time – and space – to work on it. When Isa asks you to let the tempeh cool, she is serious – you need to do this step or the cakes fall apart. We added a Tablespoon of Old Bay to the tempeh sauce, and 3 Tablespoons to the panko breadcrumbs. We used Tabasco brand Chipotle Sauce whenever Isa asks for hot sauce, and it added a nice spicy, smokiness. The remoulade sauce is scrumptious – we loved it. But if you want a true Baltimore-style crab cake, you need to have cocktail sauce (a mix of ketchup, horseradish and vegan Worchestershire sauce) instead.
As a sidenote, – Isa mentioned that she thinks the Chesapeake Bay is doing better these days… sadly, the Bay is not doing that well. We wish it was. A local Baltimore news report was just released that 1.1 billion gallons of sewage has been released into the harbor in the past year alone. Boo! Our beautiful waterways are struggling. Try these faux crab cakes, then visit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and see how you can help clean up this majestic part of America.
Nothing finishes off a brunch spread like a sweet baked goodie. And who knows vegan baked goods better than Isa Chandra Moskowitz?! (See Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World , Vegan Pie in the Sky, Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar) We knew that any selection from the baked goods chapter was going to be a home-run.
The East Coast Coffee Cake on page 172 was fabulous (photo above). Again, we served this to clients at a meeting, (different clients!) with coffee, cocoa and tea. The variation we made was on page 175, berry with citrus zest. The crumble topping is so good, you will want to eat it with a spoon. We made ours with half whole wheat flour and only 4 Tablespoons of canola oil. It worked out fine. The cake comes together like a dream – so simple. The most challenging part of this recipe is the hour you need to wait to cut it. This will be the longest hour of your life. The coffee cake is tender, flavorful and sweet; it makes the house smells heavenly. A wonderful way to begin the day – or wow some clients!
We tried the scones, too, on page 180 in the Apple-Rosemary variety, page 183. These were a gift for friends and were another smashing success. They were crunchy on the outside, and flaky & soft on the inside with an ideal balance of flavors. With a warm cup of earl grey, the scones are great for a snooty afternoon tea – or as a brunch treat. Our friends also said they were excellent as a midnight snack.
Sadly, we haven't gotten to the drink recipes yet, which begin on page 224. If the rest of the book is any indication, though, there's no doubt these are yummy! The Black and White Le Cremes on page 228 sound especially fun!
The final thoughts: Vegan Brunch by Isa Chandra Moskowitz is incredible. It should be on the bookshelf of every vegan/vegetarian and should be used frequently. These recipes aren't complex, but they do require you to pay attention and precisely follow directions. If you are up to that task, get ready for lots of compliments from whoever you cook/bake for! Vegan Brunch is a winner!!! We can't wait to try more of the recipes, like the Tofu Benny on page 67, Chocolate Beer Waffles on page 97 and Fennel Breakfast Risotto on page 48.
Thanks Isa – you brought brunch back to vegan home cooks in grand style!


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Short Sale Tax implications update!
In this update on short sale tax implications we will address taxes on both on the federal and state level.
FEDERAL TAXES: On the Federal level, The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act was renewed which will, for one more year, exempt the taxation of mortgage debt that is forgiven when homeowners and their mortgage lenders negotiate a short sale or loan modification (including any principal reduction).
C.A.R. is sponsoring SB 30 (Calderon, D-Montebello). SB 30 will conform state law to the federal law passed last week. Upon passage of SB 30, the measure will be effective retroactive to Jan. 1, 2013.
If you need any help with understanding Short Sale Tax implications when selling your home in Orange County please call me at 949-306-8416. I can help guide you through this process and help you find a solution so you can move on with your life.
To read more about how real estate taxes affect you see this page: REAL ESTATE TAX BREAKS


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And for many fans and sports fans in general NASCAR is also something of a new phenomenon.
But the truth is that NASCAR has been around for decades, it's just that with its emergence as one of the most popular competitions in sports book action and its increased profile within the sportsbooks world, its profile has been lifted to new heights of popularity.
Sports book sites online and NASCAR have risen together, in fact, out of the 1990's to the present. For some reason, perhaps the collapse of Indy Car racing and increased marketing, NASCAR went from an obscure regional sport to the fastest growing sport in the sports book world. Likewise, the Internet completely transformed sportsbooks betting. With the new technology sports book action became available to tens of millions of people online and utterly transformed the face of sports book betting.
With sportsbooks and NASCAR enjoying such huge boosts in popularity in recent years the two now share a large audience as many traditional NASCAR fans are discovering online for the first time and many long time sportsbook fans are finally discovering NASCAR. And it's all perfectly logical as it would be difficult to imagine a sport more perfect for the sportsbooks than NASCAR.
NASCAR, in a way is very much like horse racing which was perhaps the original sports book mainstay. In many ways, it's also different, but the principles are the same as competitors circle a track and the first to cross the determined finish line is the sports book winner. NASCAR of course contains many more entrants, longer distances and mechanical advantages, but the idea is the same.
Add to that the compelling personalities of the many NASCAR drivers and their legions of fans and you have the makings of an extraordinary sports book betting subject. Just like in horse racing, the sports book fans can pick the driver or drivers they like best before hand and wager on an out right win, a bet to place, or even try their hand at a tri-fecta and other sports book betting options.
The advantage of NASCAR is that races last longer and there is a much greater element of excitement as wrecks are common place and the racing is awfully physical. And most sports book fans that have seen both seem to prefer the NASCAR action to the ponies.
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Miniature Gray Brick Faucet
- Brand: Mayberry Street Miniatures
Create an elegant, outdoor space in addition to your beautiful dollhouse! Miniature Gray Brick Faucet is made of resin and features a cut-out of a faucet meant to look like gray brick! This faucet has a large, square base with a tall backing and a small rusted water spout. Place it outside next to your miniature garden and enjoy all of your decor!
- Length: 1 3/4"
- Width: 1 5/8"
- Height: 2 1/2"
Package contains 1 piece.
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My mate Jeff won a bid on a few parts on Ebay last week, by one of those flukes, turns out the seller owns the first drag bike Jeff built back in the eighties, the bike that Jeff was slowly acquiring parts to replicate one day. Its been changed a bit over the years, it now has a 250cc engine, a Wade supercharger, an air shifter, hydraulic clutch and a different tank and seat etc. The home made frame and handmade yokes (the first he ever made) are still the same as is the front end. Well, turns out the chap was happy to sell, so we brought it home along with a pile of spares. Including a half completed engine, which Jeff had started to build when he sold the bike more than twenty five years ago. This spare 350cc engine has a much stronger home made three speed box, built by Jeff using CB750 parts, as running it on Nitro used to break the standard box regularly. Its in poor condition so its being rebuilt with a lot of changes, which I'll no doubt be roped in to help out here and there, be interesting to see how it turns out.
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The head of Australia's largest superannuation fund has defended putting money into a news website and an ad campaign aimed at lobbying federal politicians.
The prudential regulator examined AustralianSuper's investment in The New Daily as well as its involvement in last year's "fox and henhouse" campaign run by Industry Super Australia.
The $140 billion industry super fund's CEO Ian Silk was questioned about both in the financial services royal commission on Thursday.
The inquiry heard the federal government raised concerns in 2014 that The New Daily publication only be used as an engagement tool and not to progress any broader policy or political position.
Mr Silk said it was a member engagement tool.
Asked for AustralianSuper's view on whether it can use the fees it collects from members to push a policy position in relation to superannuation, Mr Silk said "absolutely".
"We believe we can use member fees to advocate for policies that we believe are to be the benefit of the fund's members," he said.
Mr Silk was asked if the ultimate purpose of the "fox and henhouse" campaign was targeted at federal politicians.
"The ultimate purpose was to ensure that legislation was not passed that would diminish the financial outcomes of superannuation fund members, in particular AustralianSuper members," he said.
"So in that sense, the ultimate test is whether legislation passed."
He added the campaign to date had been successful, in that the particular legislative change to the default super system had not occurred.


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if you have an android smartphone you might be realize the only way to wake it up is by pressing the power button (except for samsung phone or other phone that has a physical button more than power button).
Imagine, if you are using your phone in one day and have to push for about dozens times, multiply by months, your power button might be broken easily, but because you are using android, there is nothing impossible for it.
There is a software called gravity screen that can save your power button, you can swipe your proximity sensor to wake it up from stand by, that method is the only setting i used for save my battery life.
go to setting, turn on ONLY "Turn Screen ON by Proximity" and turn off other feature. that will save a lot of battery life, but please check first if your phone have proximity sensor before only using this feature.
I use this software on my Lenovo S720 and it works like a charm, but it will not work on Lenovo A369i because its not have proximity sensor.
If you hate about this app to lock your phone, use this method:
At first time you open this app, it will request "activate device administrator – Lock the screen", just deny it by pressing cancel button.
then scroll down until you have "menu" button, then select "Delayed Lock"
then turn on "Alternative Turn Off Method"


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U.S. Army Wall Clock - Standard
Regular price $39.99
Our Wall Tribute Clocks are made to be mounted on the wall, and are the perfect addition to the den, office, or an "I love me" wall.
Available in three levels of complexity, providing a solution for any gift need:
- Standard – Entry level Wall Tribute Clock
- Center of Tribute contains the Army Emblem
- Top of Tribute says either United States or U.S. Army
- Bottom of Tribute says either Army, Veteran, Retired, Proud Mom, Proud Dad, or Proud Parents
- Made from top quality Baltic Birch Plywood
- 12" diameter
- 3 layers producing a 3-D effect
- Intricately Laser Cut and Engraved
- Sanded, painted, treated with proprietary wood finish, and assembled by hand
- Battery operated Quartz Clock Movement
- Operated with a single AA battery
- Clock motor has a life time warranty.
* The Army Logo is the Star, Army Emblem is the Eagle.
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