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Have an idea for a new badge?
Let's hear your badge ideas!
Badges are the little icons that appear on your profile. They are a small way of acknowledging the positive contributions people make to the community - for example, when someone makes their first comments or gets a lot of "likes".
Currently, there are 8 different badges that can be unlocked - and now's the time to add more!
Check below to vote on the badge ideas you'd like to see (you can vote more than once). Got an idea for a badge that's not there? Let us know in the comments :)
You can see all the badges we have here: Badges, Levels and Top Contributors explained
Popular Question - ask a question that receives 50+ comments
Nice Answer - your comment receives at least 10 votes
Einstein - your comment gets at least 20 votes
Enthusiast - visit the Partner Forum for 30 consecutive days
Favourite Question - ask a question that gets at least 10 votes
Laura all of your comments are very interesting. I vote for all of them and are looking forward to them.
As a partner mentioned, a long time ago, in one of my posts, most of us do not even bother to give a thumbs up (much less say thank you) to anybody who answers our question or at least contributes something useful. Have a thumbs up).
My suggestion for badges: Answer to 20 questions and get 1 badge.
just try for new
Thanks M, I like your badge idea about answering 20 questions! You've got my vote :)
Thank you Laura. I love votes and thumps up.
Awaiting for the new badges to come alive.
I like M Adamopoulou 's idea for a badge BUT I would make it conditional. If the answer is voted as the successful answer to the original question then smack it with a badge! So a mix of this idea and one of Laura's.
Alternatively. could the badge contain a cumulative number? Thus displaying how many of your answers are voted as actually useful.
Simple answers like "Oh yeah, I thought that too" or "yes that's been bugging me as well" etc. would then be negated from the badge.
Maybe this could be coupled to a nag/reminder for the OP to react to the answer(s) given?
We also have a few members here that have offered/advertised services of various types to the community, maybe another similar badge, again with cumulative number, voted by those who have used the service and liked it.
fluff I agree with your suggestions. Of course simple answers should be excluded.
Thanks fluff, great suggestion for voting for the best answer, which then gives the member a badge. Stay tuned!
And thanks M for the reminder that we should always show our support ??
Laura, I strongly believe that when a team works well together as a unit they are able to accomplish more than its individual members can do alone.
One for all and all for one....
Hope more partners give their suggestions....
how about badge for people that join this forum like 3yrs, 5yrs...
And badge for top contributors. It can be for who on top list for more than 5 or 10 times. Or who been on top list for four time in a roll etc.
Bandara Hotels & Resorts Both your suggestions are great but I like the first more. It needs too much effort to be in a forum for so many years.
Have a sunny day all...
The badge for top contributors ideally to push all partner in forum to be more active.
Yes I understand that. Partners have to be more active. We need as much info as possible to upgrade our accommodations and make guests appreciate what we are doing for their pleasure.
Thanks for your feedback Bandara...
Your contribution to this forum is vital....
Have a magnificent day....
Thanks you too.
Thanks for your suggestion Bandara! Your level (the little green number on your photo) represents the number of contributions that you've made, but I agree that we could illustrate this with badges too. Maybe a badge if you've been on the leaderboard 5 times?
Loving all of these ideas, thanks everyone :)
Yes Laura, I think that badge idea should be award to partner that work hard in this forum. But it also how can we encourage all partner to be more active and want to collect all badge.
Some badge should be easy to collect to motivate new partner and some badge must be really special one for partner that work really hard.
Well said-Bandara-Hotels-Resorts you are absolutely right. Awarding is always welcomed. At this time of a year I have plenty of time to share my thoughts here in the forum. I like searching and finding the answers helping other partners. Actually this really helps me. I use the Partner Forum to learn and exchange ideas. As a newbie I couldnt have done it without the help of this forum....
Leaders never stop learning....
Thumbs up x 1000 to M :)
Hello, Laura
Thank you very much. Nice to hear from you and have a marvelous day.
Take care....


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Saturday, March 31, 2007
Changing Seasons
It was a mild winter. We've had a long string of them. Our last really big snowfall was in January of 1998 and before that the "Superstorm" of March 1993. People around these parts still talk about that late springtime blizzard when nearly two feet fell and put an end to spring. Those who experienced that storm are still hesitant to plant flowers and gardens at this point in the spring. One of my friends says that she won't plant her flowers unless the trees at the top of Buffalo Mountain (pictured above) have leaves on them. :)
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There comes in every writer's path to world domination a time for panel moderation. Our intrepid Mad Writers are fair newbies themselves in the big, bad world of conventions and none of them have ever moderated a panel, so they decided to call in some expert assistance in the form of Steven H Silver. Currently the Events Director at SFWA, Steven has also been an author, editor, Chicon 2000 programs director, and a Jeopardy contestant. The Mad Writers grill Steven on the various aspects of being a good panelist and a good moderator.
Notable notes
- Use the microphone
- Sharing is caring
- Prepare
- Do not get on a panel to say "I don't know why I'm on this panel"
- Seriously, be kind
- "The Art of the Con"
You can find Steven online at: SF News and his website.
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Gene Pellillo in uniform.
HOLLYWOOD, Md. (February 28, 2019)—Gene Pellillo can remember when he and two other referees were officiating a college basketball game in which there were just seconds left on the clock. When one of the teams attempted their last shot at the basket, they claimed a foul kept them from winning the game.
The referees called the game to a close.
"We headed towards the locker room and all the students ran out onto the court," Pellillo told The County Times. "We got to the locker room and it was supposed to be locked; it wasn't."
Life as a basketball referee can be just as intense for them as it is for the athletes on the court, Pellillo, 74, said.
Later that night he had to restrain a fan who had attended the game from punching another official in the parking lot, he said.
"We were told they were an aggressive school," Pellillo said.
Pellillo, a Great Mills resident, refereed college level basketball from 1985 to 2011, officiating games throughout the region and the country with the Capitol Athletic Conference. He also refereed for the Old Dominion Athletic Conference and the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
He's seen court drama from players and coaches and seen great athletes at work.
Growing up in Fairmont, West Virginia, he earned a degree in physical education and eventually took a job as a gym teacher at Leonardtown Middle School; this was in 1966.
"I'd never heard of St. Mary's County, " Pellillo said. "But they were all very friendly, they just welcomed me."
He quickly got involved in local community sports that were the social glue of the county; in his off time he would open up the gym at the middle school and let neighborhood children come in and play.
He soon got the attention of Al Barthelme, who was then the head of the county's recreation and parks department; he wanted Pellillo to start officiating basketball games for small children.
"I started doing that for $5 a game," Pellillo said. "Teacher pay back then was just $8,000 a year."
He also became a member of what would eventually be called the TriCounty Sports Officials Association, which refereed all kinds of sports in the region from football, softball and volleyball to basketball.
He would also come to be a member of the Maryland Basketball Officials Association.
"Almost every bar had a softball field," Pellillo said. "It was big in those days."
Sports and officiating games became such a passion for him that he continued to do it even when he joined the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office in 1972 where he also saw plenty of action; he was involved in the investigation into a gruesome triple homicide and even traded gunfire with a kidnapper on Three Notch Road in one case, he said.
He rose to the rank of lieutenant and even took over as acting sheriff for a time when the position became vacant.
"I'd always wanted to be a police officer," Pellillo said.
By 1984 Pellillo went to an officials' camp held by J. Dallas Shirley, an NCAA and Olympic qualified referee who recruited referees every year to oversee college games.
Pellillo didn't quite make the cut the first time out but he made it the next year.
"He'd record you and see what you were doing out on the court," Pellillo said. "He'd tell you 'You've got to move to get a better view of the gameplay,' "He taught you how to handle coaches and players."
The life of a basketball official is an exacting one; they have to constantly learn their craft, be aware of the rules of the game and be able to stay in shape to keep up with some of the best, fastest and strongest athletes in the country.
"It's to teach you to handle yourself on the court," Pellillo said of his training. "You show no favoritism."
Pellillo has officiated NCAA championship games in Division III and regular games in Division II and has even seen county level talent, such as Jim Paxson, who used to play at Leonard Hall in Leonardtown, move on to the big leagues.
"I could tell he had the best fundamentals at between 12 and 13 years old that Id ever seen," Pellillo said. "He went on to play for the NBA."
When Pellillo took to the court to officiate a college game, he always had to be at the top of his game, even after often traveling hours just to get to an arena.
Referees have to maintain a high level of awareness, professionalism and even athleticism to execute their duties in high stakes games, he said.
"You've got to use your training and you've got to use your experience," Pellillo said. "You've got to get your adrenaline running; no mistakes, you want to be on top of every play.
"You don't walk along the court, you run."
Still, nobody's perfect. Even with all their training and experience, referees make mistakes.
"Sometimes you have to admit you missed a call," Pellillo said. "I've never seen any referee make it 100 percent." Innovations such as instant replay of a game in a recording are helpful at times, he said, but it also can hamper a game.
"It takes the flow out of the game," Pellillo said. "When it's going good, you don't want to stop it."
Criticism comes from coaches, players and fans but most people really don't know what a foul is on the court and what is not.
"Most people don't know unless you're an official," Pellillo said. "On a travel call, you have to know where the pivot foot is.
"When you've got a player using a wall defense around the net and another player comes into contact with him when the defense player has his arms raised some people call that a charge, it's not [in college games.]"
Pellillo has been retired for about eight years now but he doesn't look his age and still fits into his official's jersey easily; he misses his time on the court.
"I enjoyed officiating, I couldn't wait to get out onto the court," Pellillo said. "It's like another lifestyle out there on the court.
"I miss the game, the camaraderie between the officials."


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What is Dust Bathing?
Unlike us humans, chickens bathe with dirt. Sure as a kid, I'd jump in dirt, building mud castles but those days are over. For chickens it's a ritual, a cleansing ritual that's almost meditative for them. When chickens start to feel dirty they begin digging around themselves picking up loose dirt to sink into and flip onto their feathers. They will continue to do this until they coat themselves to absorb moisture and clog breathing pores of parasites that can live among your chickens.
What Does the Dirt do?
The fine sand and/or dirt keeps their feathers clean and is like natural insecticide to keep off mites, lice and other parasites. It's a social gathering just like almost any other activity they do through out the day so bathing is no different. Just like us kids who had siblings and/or cousins that'd join us in the bathtub. It's an important ritual that they need and will try to do daily.
Where can they Dust bathe?
If there is no designated spot that you've made for them, they will find some way to dig up any loose dirt around your yard. Mine have done so next to our big oak tree where not much grass grows. Instead of the risk of roots being dug up and making holes around your yard, I would create a dust bath area for them.
What Container can I use for a Dust Bath?
There are many options such as using a food-safe plastic container, old tires, old kiddie pool, cement/brick area or like me a wood post container (picture above). You want to make sure it's low enough for them to get into. Make it large enough to fit at least all of your girls as they love to do it together!
What Type of Dirt?
I live in Texas, so I use Texas top soil or can use loamy dirt. I try to make sure it's organic, free of chemicals. Also mixing in a bit of sand helps give some texture to almost exfoliate your chickens. If your top soil is very rich and moist it's best to mix in sand with it. You want the dirt to be loose so they can easily roll into it and flip it up unto their feathers.
Any Extras?
- Wood Ash
- Diatomaceous Earth
- Herbs
Make sure to only use wood fireplace ash without any chemicals added such as liquid lighter fluid. Charcoal wood ash contains vitamin K, calcium and magnesium, and absorbs toxins, so will provide medicinal benefits for your girls. It's also an extra addition to help kill off the parasites like Diatomaceous Earth but not as powerful.
For Diatomaceous Earth (DE) make sure to use the food grade material. Its abilities are powerful in fighting off parasites and mites. This product needs to be handled safely, by using a mask and goggles to keep from breathing it in as it can irritate your lungs. I also like to use gloves as an extra measure. The amount you use depends on how much dirt/sand you have, I usually do about a 2 to 1 ratio.
Herbs are a great natural additive to the dust bath as an extra cleansing and relaxing aroma for you ladies. I like to use dried lavender as a relaxing soothing scent and sage, rosemary and mint to fight off bugs as a natural insecticide. These herbs also can be pecked at, giving extra nutrients to your ladies. Thyme and rosemary also help as an anti-inflammatory to help with their respiratory system.
If you do create a designated area, please be sure to clean out any debris that might pile up such as leaves, rocks, and bird droppings (in my case cat droppings)! Also every few months, it's nice to change it all out with a new fresh set of dirt. I find when it rains, you can turn over the dirt compilation with a shovel and I like to add a bit of fresh dirt on top so it's nice and dry for them.
As they enjoy dust bathing you will enjoy watching them! Here's a video of my ladies having a grand ole dirty fun time!
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Hotel Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Expert reviews
"This hotel has been a landmark in Central since 1963, which makes it ancient in this ever-changing city. It's a perfect blend of updated facilities with retro charm, evident in its timeless lobby, clubby Captain's Bar that looks the same as it did 50 years ago, and trademark restaurants like the venerable Mandarin Grill and Man Wah."
Featured as Frommer's Exceptional Choice in Hong Kong.
"Hong Kong's most famous hotel has lost none of its opulence, colonial charm, and shine over the past 50 years and is still known for spacious and luxurious accommodations and impeccable service."
Featured as Fodor's Choice in Hong Kong.
"Who knew a luxury hotel in one of Asia's most dynamic metropolises could pull off small-town virtues? Lucky for its guests, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong prides itself on a tradition of longstanding service (it opened in 1963), so visitors may find themselves greeted today by the staff member who welcomed them 10 years ago."
"The Mandarin Oriental has been at the heart of Hong Kong, both socially and geographically, since 1963. With its faultless service, fantastic location, effervescent atmosphere, superb spa and some of the most gorgeous dining rooms in Asia, it channels the city's glamorous past and present like no other."
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Great food
- Excellent service
All you need to know
This five-star hotel is located on 5 Connaught Road in the famous Central District of Hong Kong. This prime location offers proximity to the financial, commercial and entertainment hub of the city. The Hotel Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong features all the luxury that is associated with all the hotels in the franchise. The hotel is the ideal place to stay when in Hong Kong.
The hotel also offers a stunning view of the spectacular city skyline; it overlooks the famous Victoria Harbour creating the spectacle that guests need to brighten their day. The hotel is centrally located which makes it close to the business and shopping areas of the city.
The hotel offers lush room options such as Harbour View Suite, Mandarin Room, Junior Suite, Superior King Room, Superior Twin Room, City View Twin Room, City View King Room, and Statue Square View King Room. Other rooms available include Harbour View King Room, Harbour View Twin Room, City View King Suite and Statue Square King Suite.
The famous Statue Square is just 100 m away from the hotel while the Connaught Place is about 150 m away from the hotel premises.
The rooms at Hotel Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong are fitted with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, air conditioning and a comfy sofa.
The rooms also come with an en-suite private bathroom with thoughtful touches such as free toiletries and bathroom slippers.


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Thursday, October 20, 2005
Please welcome...
My new hoody Greenhorn. If you know me, you know that a hoody is part of my standard autumn/winter apparel and I'm happy to get another one. He is the product of an ambiguous K-Mart ad* and joins my other zip-up hoodies Graybeard, Blueball, Spiderboy, and the Professor. Excelsior!
*The ad said "30% off" and then "$6." It rang up as $12, which was 30% (or $6) off the original price. But I interpreted the ad to say that the sale price was $6. And I won. I rule.
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This would go great with your ScrotumShorts.
- October 20, 2005 at 10:21 PM
- Law Fairy said...
Wait... isn't $6 33.333333333% of $18? In which case, you made even MORE of a killing.
- October 21, 2005 at 1:31 PM
- KPMD said...
Of course, you know women canNOT resist a $6 zip-up hoodie. If I've heard it once, I've heard it a thousand times, "That guy was hot, did you get a look at his hoodie?" I must agree with Dubin that they do pair well with ScrotumShorts.
Now, dogs wearing hoodies, that's two great tastes that taste great together.
- October 21, 2005 at 8:58 PM
- Micah said...
dubin - In all honesty, EVERYTHING goes well with the ScrotumShorts. I'm gonna get married in those. And divorced.
law fairy - Numbers were rounded in my post. The actual retail price is...$16.99. Thanks for playing The Feud.
- October 21, 2005 at 9:00 PM
- Micah said...
KPMD - Why do you think I bought it? For comfort and to hide my endless rolls of fat? No no no. Chicks dig the hoody. It's just one of the countless sacrifices that I have to make in order to appeal to the fairer sex.
You know, I can totally see my mom buying a hoody for Buddy. We were at PetSmart and they had leather bomber jackets for wee dogs and she was THIS CLOSE to buying one. It's only a matter of time before that dog becomes totally gay.
- October 21, 2005 at 9:03 PM
- Micah said...
I forgot to add that even sexier is the fact that I name my hoodies.
- October 21, 2005 at 9:05 PM
- Law Fairy said...
Dammit! Foiled again in an attempted display of my own brilliance!
I'll get you next time, Gadget...
- October 21, 2005 at 9:24 PM
- Micah said...
You may have gone to the "good" law school, but you ain't got the life experience, babe. :)
- October 22, 2005 at 11:21 AM
- spydrz said...
I thought your mom was kidding about the bomber jacket!
- October 22, 2005 at 11:47 AM


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How the Use of Practi-Products and Medical Simulation Have Enhanced My Education
By Steven Krozer
There are few feelings that are worse than not knowing what to do when you are asked to demonstrate a nursing intervention in a clinical environment.
You glance at the clock, hoping to be saved by the end of your shift. You start to perspire, your hands start to shake, and your mouth turns dry. Besides feeling embarrassed, you feel like you let yourself, your clinical instructor, and perhaps even your patient down. You think to yourself: "I should have practiced more." Thankfully, with the use of injection simulators and the practice supplies from Wallcur, I am able to do just that; I am able to approach a clinical skill with more confidence.
Hands-on experience is the most beneficial aspect of practice equipment from Wallcur. Without investing in injection simulation needles , I.V. Bags, or vials I would need to rely solely on my limited laboratory time to learn a skill. And, attempting to learn a skill in a limited one to two hour lab that is only held twice a week, at most, is very impractical, unsafe, and nearly impossible. It is therefore much more preferable to learn the skill in lab and practice at home.
In my personal experience, I knew that I was going to have an issue with mastering the technique of administering injections in our short amount of allotted laboratory time. I would probably be able to understand the fundamentals of giving the injections, such as the angle to hold the needle, but I would not have much hands-on time to apply my knowledge. Somehow, I knew I needed to find a way to practice at home. Though I have heard of using an orange to simulate a person's skin when practicing giving a shot, I still lacked a clean and safe needle and syringe to practice with. It is not like you can walk down to your local drug store and purchase a 23 gauge needle, after all.
To solve my issue, I purchased an injection simulator, a range of different sized needles, several different sized syringes, and got to work. Over the course of the next week I practiced techniques to administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, and even intradermal injections.
Now, I feel more confident about giving a shot – so much so that I am planning to sign up to administer vaccines this fall at my school's flu clinic. Thanks to the injection simulator and practice equipment from Wallcur, I feel much more prepared and am ready to work with human clients.
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Vice President, Chief Information Security OfficerRead Bio
Josh DeFigueiredo is vice president, chief information security officer at Workday and is responsible for the Workday programs and policies that protect customer data.
Josh joined Workday in 2010. Prior to his role as chief trust officer, Josh held roles focused on information security management, data privacy, and compliance. Before joining Workday, Josh executed enterprise risk management at Yahoo! and served as an advisor at KPMG. He began his career as an analyst for the Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
Josh holds a bachelor's degree in management information systems from California Polytechnic State University.


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Sam Patterson is the owner of New England Paving Company. They are based in Seabrook, New Hampshire. The company was started in 1994 by Sam's parents and offers more than twenty-five years of experience.
Sam joined the company full time when he was just sixteen and it has been his goal to expand as much as possible. They offer services such as paving, seal coating, and snow removal. They're also well-known for their specialty paving.
Sam has always been a hands-on learner. He's not one to sit in the office and direct, he gets out into the field and oversees each project personally. His attitude about growth and attention to client satisfaction has helped New England Paving grow to the magnitude it is at today.
Sam doesn't like working the typical 9 to 5 and in his free time, he enjoys doing as many outside activities with his wife and children as possible.
Where did the idea for your company come from?
It's a family company. My grandfather did paving and he taught my father. My Mom and Dad opened New England Paving in 1994. Dad came up with the name and everyone liked it. Obviously, we are based in New England, so that's a part of how the name came to be. We service a large area, we work in three states, and we needed a name that would be easily identifiable. It just fit well for the business overall.
What does your typical day look like and how do you make it productive?
Every day is productive. My whole crew is here and ready to leave the yard by 6:30 in the morning. I run dispatch and I handle all the equipment. It's part of my job to keep everyone moving throughout the day. We may have three or four jobs per day, and it is important for us to stay on schedule as much as possible.
How do you bring ideas to life?
Really, the best way to bring ideas to life is to try them out for yourself. You've got to be willing to try different things and finding new ways of getting things done. If I think of something that may be useful, we give it a shot and try it out. If it works, that's great but if not, we just move on. It's all about being efficient without losing the quality of our work, so if that means sometimes, we try different methods in order to succeed, then that is what we will do.
What's one trend that excites you?
Any time new equipment is created, I've got to try it out. At New England Paving, we like to have the newest and best on our trucks. Newer machinery does the job faster and we want to be able to stay busy, so to be able to do that having the best is important.
What is one habit of yours that makes you more productive as an entrepreneur?
I'm a nonstop type of individual. This habit is both good and bad. My crews work more than twelve hours every day. We're out early in the morning and arrive back later in the evening. It's great for business as we are able to can more jobs completed but can be tough on the crew. I want to be in a position where I can get more crews running, so they don't feel as though they are getting too burned out working long days like we are right now.
What advice would you give your younger self?
I would tell my younger self to save money and never give up. The overhead to running a company includes several aspects; advertising, equipment maintenance and things you don't realize that you need until you come across it. You can't spend money just because you have it. You have to keep some held back for the unexpected things that may come up.
I think some people don't realize the effort and time consumption taken up in order to run a business. They may run into some issue and quit. We've had some rough moments, like any small business, and if I'd had that mentality, we wouldn't still be here. You have to keep going and trust that things will work themselves out and from learned experience, they eventually will.
Tell us something that's true that almost nobody agrees with you on.
I used to be the kind of person who thought if you want it done right, you have to do it yourself. I think a lot of people think that way. I had to retrain myself to accept that's impossible. You have to hire the right people and know you can depend on them to do their part. You have to be willing to offer a decent compensation as well, in order to find quality employees who are dedicated and knowledgeable about the job.
As an entrepreneur, what is the one thing you do over and over and recommend everyone else do?
I show up every day. That's really the bottom line to running any small business, especially New England Paving. You have to show up and you have to be willing to put in the work. You can't let small setbacks hold up your progress. We are working all the time and that's how we like it. I get excited thinking about how much we've grown since I got here, and I know we're just going to continue growing. If I wasn't here, putting in the time, the company wouldn't be thriving as it is.
What is one strategy that has helped you grow your business?
Again, it comes down to quality work and the equipment to do it. We originally had just two trucks running jobs and we've grown so much we're up to six. We grow by getting out there, doing a good job, which has generated us with more business. We have recognizable trucks and we use signs at every work site to get our name out there.
What is one failure you had as an entrepreneur, and how did you overcome it?
I used to hire people just to have a full crew. Since taking over New England Paving, I've learned through experience that it's not just about having enough people, it's about having the right people. You need dedicated, hard-working employees who will make your company look good. If they're just going to stand around or if you have to constantly supervise them to make sure a job is done right, then it's not worth having them on the crew. It not only adds more to my busy schedule but also hinders the work moral around the rest of the employees showing up and doing their job every day.
What is one business idea that you're willing to give away to our readers?
If you're trying to figure out what kind of business to run, pick something recession-proof. A lot of people don't understand the need for manual labor. If you start a business in oil, in farming, or in the food supply, you're never going to be out of business. These are things that are needed, no matter what the economy looks like. People don't want to freeze in the winter. People need to eat. Choose a business that will consistently bring you profit regardless of the economy or the time of the year.
What is the best $100 you recently spent? What and why?
The best $100 would probably be getting a gym membership; maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be very important.
What is one piece of software or a web service that helps you be productive?
At New England Paving, we just recently bought a proposal software program that helps us streamline our estimates. It's more efficient than how we used to write them up and it looks more professional. It's also easy to use, which we appreciate.
What is the one book that you recommend our community should read and why?
A good recommendation I would make, would be for everyone to read "The Power of Habit" By: Charles Duhigg. This book gives a completely different perspective on how people are and should be living their everyday lives.
What is your favorite quote?
"Dreams only work if you do". You have to be willing to do the work needed to be successful. You can't be half in.
Key Learnings:
• Work hard and be willing to try new things.
• Hire the right people
• Learn from experience
• Stay on top of new technology that can make you more efficient
Steve (Stefan) Junge hails from Germany and helps with the day-to-day publishing of interviews on IdeaMensch. While he and Mario don't share a favorite soccer club, their enthusiasm to help entrepreneurs is a shared passion.


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Testing of Class 700s at the rebuilt London Bridge began on January 1. Eight-car 700015 became the first passenger train to cross over the new Bermondsey dive-under before arriving at the newly built platform at 1924. It ran from New Cross Gate.
Tests were then carried out for platform and signal interface checks, before it then ran to Blackfriars via the newly commissioned Metropolitan and Blackfriars Junctions.
Direct trains from Blackfriars to London Bridge stopped in January 2015, but will resume this month once further testing and driver training has been completed. A full service introduction is planned for May.
Platforms 4 and 5 are planned to be dedicated to Thameslink. Network Rail has remodelled the track layout at the station, with the dive-under at Bermondsey and a new viaduct over Borough Market and Borough High Street. The latter is used by Southeastern trains serving Charing Cross.
"This has already been a year of 'firsts', and this test train was a key moment for Thameslink," said NR Thameslink Programme Director Simon Blanchflower.
- For the full story on London Bridge, read RAIL 844, published on January 17, and available on iPad/Android from January 13.


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This poses a problem, because I wanted to update my one Gb of 512Mb X2 Corsair Value RAM to 2 Gb of Corsair XMS Pro RAM. I am not sure if my motherboard is capable of running this and using the RAM's full potential. I hear a great deal about this CAS and latency, and I think the motherboard might not be able to take advantage of this, or this overclocking. Also, I read another review on the motherboard I have, and it stated that in the BIOS I am unable to change (some component) from 2T to the preferrable 1T for the RAM. Please realise, I am saying a lot of computer lingo but not understanding what it really means.
So, besides wondering about my motherboards capability of the RAM, I was also wondering about a new processor. I was looking to replace my AMD Athlon 3200+ 2.0 GHz with a dual core AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200.
With all of this information, I am wondering whether I need to replace the motherboard first, then get the RAM and/or processor, or if I even need a new motherboard to get either of the other two. I know there are a lot of possibilities and probably missing information, but I would greatly appreciate anyone's advice- the internet is too big nowadays, I can't find the information I need!
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Submission Deadline: May 15, 2015, 11:59:59 PM EST.
Essay Topic: "Road to Paris 2015: Vision, Reality, and Solutions for a meaningful Climate Agreement"
Global Energy Initiative is delighted to announce the 2015 Global Energy Essay Contest. This year, GEI is asking students to present their thoughts on the topic "Road to Paris 2015: Vision, Reality, and Solutions for a meaningful Climate Agreement".
Participants must be:
- Currently enrolled students (e.g. B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., M.B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. or equivalent) OR
- Degree holders who will graduated in either 2014 or will graduate in 2015.
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- Length of Essay: 1,000-1,200 words (excluding bibliography and citations)
- All references must appear as endnotes
- Students must produce their own work and cite sources properly and consistently
- Information used for research that is not cited in the essay should be listed in a bibliography page at the end
- The essay CAN NOT mention the participant's name, university name, or location of university to ensure anonymity during the evaluation phase
- The essay must be written in English
- All submissions must be typed in Times New Roman, double-spaced, with standard one-inch margins and twelve-point font
All submitted essays will automatically be evaluated for the global and regional awards. The awards consist of two global winners and five regional winners.
The classification of regions is based on university locations in the main geographical regions: Africa, Europe and Russia, The Americas, South Asia and the Middle East, and East Asia and South Pacific Countries.
- Contest winners will receive their awards and have the opportunity to present their creative approaches towards building a sustainable energy future at the GEI Global Conference on Sustainable Energy Future, which will be held in 2015. Airfare and accommodation will be covered.
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- If the student is unable to submit the electronic pre-registration, they can email [email protected] with the contestant's name, address, phone number, email address, and the name of the university where they are currently enrolled (alternative)
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Week four of the One Room Challenge and I've pulled only one all nighter. Not too bad. We also decided to take CuzinEd – in his unfinished glory camping for the weekend. Either our friends are really nice or we are on the right track (or both) because everyone loved how he's looking. This past week we set the quartz that Mike had cut along with the sink and cooktop x 2. I say x 2 because after we got it all placed nicely in perfect silicone goodness I asked Mike when the glass cooktop cover goes on and we find out we have to install it before we put it in the counter.
There is soooo much that I know about house construction – I've built a few and designed plenty…but this rv renovation is different. Some of the walls are 1/4″ plywood, some are metal. Every project seems to have a new challenge. There is definitely a learning curve to this. At times it is incredibly frustrating that not everything is straight forward and predictable.
Before we left for camping I installed all of the drawers and door fronts and Mike installed the interior organizers under the sink. Mike also finished plumbing the kitchen sink and toilet so we wouldn't be a glorified tent anymore. Our mattress arrived just in time on Thursday before we left on Friday. We ordered a Purple mattress and I wish I could say they sponsored this post…but they didn't we paid full price for that mattress and it's worth it you guys. We have one in our master bedroom and love it so much that we bought one for the RV. Sleeping on it was like being at home. Really amazing.
I stayed up super late Thursday night installing roller blinds so that we could have some privacy.
I picked up Levolor roller shades from Lowe's that they cut to size for you. I used their universal double mounting brackets to mount the rolls vertically on the same plane. It looks like this:
We hung light filtering on one layer, then blackout on the second.
Then, I used the Ikea KVARTAL curtain rail to mount a curtain track in front of the rollers. Then I built a valance out of pre-primed 1 x 6 pine to hide all of the hardware. Soon I'll hang the curtains (when the risk of dust is gone) and it will look amazing.
After camping I installed the trim around the microwave. Mike wanted to be able to access under the cooktop where the microwave plug is without having to tear any trim off, so I installed the front piece with super strength velcro.
And that's it. I really need Mike to start working on the shower so I can finish the wallpaper accent walls and start hanging some art work. I also need him to do all the recessed lights so I can finish the trim in the slides…
Next week I plan on building a headboard for the master and hopefully finishing all the trim work/wallpaper/veneers/etc. I also need to build the fireplace surround and a bunch of other stuff. These next two week are going to be busy.
Thank you sooo much for following along on our crazy RV remodel.
Thank you to Better Homes and Gardens, the Official Media Partner of the One Room Challenge. A huge thank you to Linda Weinstein, the creator and director of the ORC. Click on over to the ORC blog page and see what the other challenge guest participants and featured designers are up to with their rooms.


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NORMAN — Connor Bourland, a third-year law student at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, has been named the Distinguished Law Student for the 10th Circuit by the American College of Bankruptcy. He will be formally honored at the college's annual meeting this month in Washington, D.C.
As the top student in the 10th Circuit region, Bourland was selected from other law student nominees from Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah.
"The entire OU Law family congratulates Connor Bourland on this achievement," said OU College of Law Dean Joseph Harroz Jr. "He is a worthy recipient and an exceptional student, and we are proud of his hard work."
The Distinguished Law Student program was established by the American College of Bankruptcy in order to identify and promote prospective leaders in the insolvency and bankruptcy profession. The criteria for selection of the distinguished law student include academic excellence; professional accomplishments such as moot court, writing competitions, written submissions and law review articles; commitment to public service and pro bono efforts; and familiarity with bankruptcy law.
Bourland has excelled in OU Law's moot court program. In January, he and two other OU Law students won first place in the 2018 Andrews Kurth Kenyon Moot Court National Championship, a tournament reserved for the nation's top 16 moot court programs. The team also won the award for second best brief in the competition.
Bourland serves as the research editor and candidate mentor for the Oklahoma Law Review, and he is the recipient of the 2017 Gene H. and Jo Ann Sharp Law Review Award for Outstanding Comment. Bourland has received five American Jurisprudence Awards, which are given to law school students for achieving the highest grade and rank in the class for a particular subject. He is a member of several student organizations, including his position as chief justice of the Student Government Association Superior Court.
For the spring 2018 semester, Bourland serves as a judicial intern for Justice Patrick Wyrick of the Oklahoma Supreme Court and is a legal research and writing teaching assistant at OU Law.
Bourland graduated summa cum laude from OU with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama. Originally from Colleyville, Texas, he graduated high school from Wichita Collegiate School in Wichita, Kansas.
Founded in 1909, the OU College of Law is Oklahoma's premier law school. OU Law offers small sections and class sizes that encourage a strong sense of community; accomplished faculty with international expertise; and a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest technology. The OU College of Law is the academic home of more than 700 students enrolled in the juris doctor program, the John B. Turner Master of Laws Program, the master of legal studies program and various dual degree programs. For more information about OU Law, visit law.ou.edu.
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Looks like the red, green and black crosswalks that were painted by members of United Hood Movement last weekend can keep their color scheme, for now. Seattle transportation officials say they're meeting with Central District leaders to design new crosswalks reflecting the community's African American heritage.
Over the weekend, the United Hood Movement, a community organization of former and current gang members painted over the white stripes of several Central District crosswalks in red, green and black — the colors of the Pan-African flag — to recognize the African American legacy of the neighborhood. The crosswalks are along MLK near Cherry Street.
The repainting of the Central District crosswalks came a few weeks after the city painted the 11 crosswalks in rainbow colors in Capitol Hill, the historic base for Seattle's gay community.
As a temporary measure, the city has put down white tape around the Central District's painted crosswalks, while the city and local leaders, including the NAACP, work on a new design, said Seattle Department of Transportation spokeswoman Marybeth Turner.
Crosswalks in the city have to have white lines perpendicular to the sidewalk, so they are visible to pedestrians and motorists, she said.
The department is also developing a process for other neighborhoods to request and design crosswalks different than the usual black and white stripes, Turner said.


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Woollon House is opening its garden during Open Garden Squares Weekend on Sunday 19 June – do visit this peaceful space created by an intrepid and determined gardener in Tower Hamlets who would love to have your company! And this time it is a working lady, digging and planting on her own – fabulous results and lots of interesting ideas.
Archways give height to the garden and carry scented climbers.
There are quiet corners to enjoy the sights and scents.
Variegated srubs are used to create interest in addition to flowers – aucuba, hebe, and weigela.
Different textures are regarded as important and are being developed – spiky irises, soft ferns, architectural fatsia.
The Wow factor!
Scent is important to this gardener, and I found philadelphus, a small pink jasmine, and honeysuckle.
Roses, placed throughout the length of the garden, are used more like shrubs than planted in rose beds.
There are several varieties of geranium, and I particularly enjoyed the drama of pink geraniums next to the black elder.
Fruit and vegetables are a new undertaking – peas, beans, sweetcorn, beetroot, herbs, apples and plums and other delights!
The long lawn even provides space for games!
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Last night, Mad Men brought us a frustratingly Joan-less and Peggy-less episode: The domesticity of the scenes meant that we saw a lot of nightgowns and housedresses. After the beginning of the episode, when Trudy and her friend return from tennis practice in their preppy white outfits with yellow and green piping, the Greenwich housewife tenniswear-to-loungewear cycle is clear. (Trudy spends the rest of the episode in nightgowns and robes.) Betty wears a similar, if less sporty, outfit — a pleated white skirt and piped white jacket — to go to her psychology classes at the university, where her much younger classmates sport hot pants and bell-bottoms. Getting a master's degree is a more enriching pursuit than lobbing a tennis ball back and forth, but the mirroring of their outfits doesn't seem to be accidental. Could it be a hint that, at least in the eyes of the world, Betty's serious study is considered just another pastime?
The infantilization of Betty continues as she gets picked up from the hospital like a kid — the establishing shot shows her in the passenger seat — and when her doctor talks to her husband about her cancer diagnosis and her life expectancy almost as though she's not there. Betty spends many of the rest of her scenes in a white nightgown with blue embroidery — even Sally's floral version seems more adult. But when Betty resists any slide into melodrama and entrusts Sally with instructions for her burial, saying that her husband can't be trusted to oversee it, it's clear that the women in this family are quietly running the show. Fashion even plays a part in her funeral plan — she wants to wear the blue chiffon dress she wore to a Republican gala, which represents her at her best and most glamorous.
Trudy's vaguely Lilly Pulitzer–style housedress and her pink chiffon robe and coordinating nightgown form the rest of her wardrobe for this episode, underscoring the fact that she is a creature of the home. In fact, the domesticity she represents is such a magnetic force that Pete asks her to get back together with him and relocate to Wichita — a homey, heartland resolution for one of the most peripatetic characters on this show. (Leave it to Matthew Weiner to give the oft-despised Pete the Leave It to Beaver ending.)
Meanwhile, Don, still on his blinkered vision quest, finds himself back in small-town America — the opening musical cue, Merle Haggard's reactionary "Okie From Muskogee," really drove that home — but a far less welcoming version of it than whatever Pete is envisioning. Sure, there's the folksy motel owner and his sweet wife in her floral housedresses, but Don falls in with a group of elderly vets, the only other people who understand the kinds of unappealing sacrifices people have to make when at war. He confesses to them about his real experience in Korea, and they are understanding (the endless supply of beer helps). Like the titular Okie, Don and these men share the burden of being the people who are shipped off to foreign wars while Roger Sterling and his ilk are taking LSD trips. Don may have risen to the top of the ad game, but he still has more than he'd like to admit in common with these small-town "squares."
The only woman in the whole VFW hall is a pretty tame version of a burlesque dancer whose saucy stars-and-stripes-themed attire seems faintly pathetic when foregrounded by these grim wartime stories. The men quickly turn on him — Don is framed for stealing money from the event, and beaten up by the group while wearing only a white T-shirt and boxer shorts — an uncomfortable image of surrender. Is it any accident that in an episode that laid bare these characters' deepest fears, so many of the costumes involved exposure of various kinds, and given the focus on domestic matters, the cast stuck to the kinds of clothes rarely seen outside the confines of the home?


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HTC One X9 is a valued product from HTC for cost sensitive smartphone users who are in a dilemma Apple
While in search of a stylish, useful and value for money kind of smartphone, HTC One X9 is a potential option. This smartphone comes with a 5.50-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels at a PPI of 401 pixels per inch. The phone is considered to be a stylish, premium and elegant device.
Powered by octa-core MediaTek Helio X10 processor the HTC One X9 comes with 3GB of RAM. This gives an valued user experience of multi tasking. The phone packs 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 2000GB via a microSD card.
The HTC One X9 is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts two Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, and Gyroscope.
The Display
HTC One X9's display comes with Gorilla Glass protection. Although during the review period, I never got a chance to test this handset's toughness factor but surely we can say that this phone has survived in jeans pockets along with coins and keys. The 5.5-inch screen is decent enough to watch videos or browse web pages.
The Design
I must say that the design look of HTC One X9 are amazingly elegant. The 5.5-inch phablet look comes in a 'Metalmorphic' design. The curvy and smooth touch looks are somewhat looked familiar to Apple. The curvy metal chassis with antenna strips running on the back gives a upcountry product.
HTC has tweaked the design of the BoomSound speakers and they look a little different from what we have seen earlier on previous HTC devices.
The Battery Life
The HTC One X9 runs Android 6.0 and is powered by a 3000mAh non removable battery. It measures 153.90 x 75.90 x 7.90 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 170.00 grams. The battery strength is the most practical and important attraction of this phone for any smartphone lover.
The Hardware
HTC One X9 works on octa-core Mediatek Helio X10 processor backed by 3GB of RAM. This phone gave a nice gaming experience while being emails getting downloaded in background. The system booting time is also not bad.
I experienced three to four applications running on the phone smoothly and this X9 performed genuinely great.
HTC One X9 features a 13MP rear camera along with a front camera of 5MP. The rear camera for me gave a not so great experience and the front camera produced average quality output. The indoor performance of the rear camera could have been better.
The smartphone runs on Android 6.0 marshmallow and the same HTC Sense UI seen on the One A9 is back again here.
Value Vs Price
The premium look, the elegant design comes for a cost. This phone is priced slightly on a higher side of around 26 K in India. This leaves the phone lovers to think twice before making their decision to actually buy this.


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WOODSTOCK, Ill. (WLS) -- One person was killed Wednesday afternoon when a Metra train struck a vehicle in north suburban Woodstock.
Amanda Williams, 19, was traveling southbound on Lily Pond Road around 4:54 p.m. when her vehicle slid on the icy road and was unable to stop at the activated crossing, police said.
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Tax was never much of a selling point for Hong Kong as a mainland investment platform. In fact, its natural operational advantages offset the burden of a tax regime that couldn't compete with the opacity and efficiency of those in offshore havens.
That changed last year with the introduction of China's Enterprise Income Tax (EIT) Law and the clarification off the double-taxation agreement (DTA) between Hong Kong and the mainland.
The EIT legislation ended the separate tax regimes for foreign and domestic firms and proposed to tax China-sourced corporate income globally, effectively eliminating the longstanding tax advantage of many offshore platforms. Not only was this evidence of how Beijing's thirst for foreign direct investment (FDI) was becoming more particular, it also offered a means of increasing the government's take of profits flowing out of the country.
Now investors are looking for offshore platforms that are able to override the EIT Law through favorable double-taxation treaties (DTTs) with China. These treaties frequently – but not always – offer lower withholding tax rates on dividend payments.
"There's a sea change going on," said Andrew McGinty, head of corporate and commercial practice at Lovells in Shanghai. "From a tax perspective, investing from a tax haven is no longer a good deal. Literally overnight, Hong Kong and Singapore, which both have DTTs, have become popular because firms can halve their dividend withholding tax."
Treaty shopping
The new regime gave rise to a new phenomenon: treaty shopping. Not all of China's DTTs were written equally; its DTT with the US, for example, offers no advantages over domestic tax rates. Barbados, on the other hand, struck a deal that allowed Barbadian companies to remit capital gains profits tax-free, including investment in real estate.
Hong Kong's double-taxation agreement (DTA) was inked in 2006 and revised in 2008. At first glance, it is quite competitive. The Hong Kong DTA has a low 7% rate on royalties (although Singapore enjoys an advantage in royalties on equipment rental). A 7% rate is also levied on interest profits, with an exemption made for loans to certain state-owned entities.
The withholding rate on capital gains from China is higher than some other DTTs – the standard 10% unless the firm in question owns less than 25% in the Chinese interest, in which case the rate is halved. McGinty notes this is irrelevant to many investors because they aren't looking to exit on the mainland. Instead, they exit from the Hong Kong holding company, where capital gains are exempted by Hong Kong domestic tax law.
According to Florence Yip, tax partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), a critical change in the Hong Kong DTA's language is its redefinition of what constitutes a permanent establishment (PE) in China. Previously, if a Hong Kong CEO spent one day per month on site at his Chinese interest over a seven-month period, his firm would cross the six-month threshold required for PE and therefore be subject to Chinese tax. But the revision allows a Hong Kong businessperson to spend up to 183 days per year at the same mainland project – at any given time – without crossing the line. Many other DTTs retain the old definition.
Anti-avoidance approach
However, Hong Kong's greatest advantage stems not the DTA smallprint, but rather from a new "anti-avoidance" taxation ideology adopted by many governments worldwide in the wake of the financial crisis. Business substance now takes priority over legal formality – and if the authorities suspect a corporate structure has been designed solely to exploit tax treaty benefits, they may choose not to grant them. A post office box under a coconut tree (or in Zurich) will no longer pass muster – unless accompanied by a stack of convincing paperwork.
Yip said that while in the past China was not inclined to discourage foreign investors in the name of tax revenue, now it is able to drive a better bargain. China has already renegotiated its DTT with Mauritius to eliminate its capital gains exemption, and there are rumors that the Barbados DTT is next.
First casualties
Anti-avoidance language also appears in the EIT Law – and a few foreign companies have already been bitten by it. In one recent case, a Singaporean firm created another Singaporean subsidiary, through which it sold shares to a Chinese subsidiary in Chongqing. The Chongqing tax authorities decided that the Singaporean subsidiary's sole purpose was tax avoidance, and applied Chinese withholding tax to the share sale.
"This is the first time the Chinese government has looked to tax a purely offshore transfer," said McGinty. "That's pretty scary."
John Gu, partner for China tax at KPMG, notes that the anti-avoidance language had not yet been included in the EIT legislation at the time Chongqing made its decision, but the logic was applied anyway. Indeed, many analysts are concerned by the wide interpretive leeway the "anti-avoidance" approach grants China's tax bureaus, and its potential for discrimination and abuse.
Regardless, all of these changes play to Hong Kong's natural advantages. Gu and PwC's Yip believe it is far easier for firms to prove business substance in Hong Kong, and that the Chinese authorities are less likely to be skeptical when it comes to Hong Kong holding companies. If they do investigate, mainland tax officials can easily check the ownership and status of a Hong Kong firm investing in China – in English or Mandarin.
However, Patrice Marceau, a partner at DLA Piper who specializes in Hong Kong and regional taxation, argues that this does not imply credulity on the State Administration of Taxation's (SAT) part. "They will be looking at Hong Kong a little more strongly than expected," he said, noting that a recent SAT circular on establishing business substance does mention Hong Kong
Robson Lee of Shook Lin & Bok, a Singapore law firm that consults on offshore investments, sees the DTA primarily as a political play: Beijing is protecting Hong Kong's position as an entry point through tax policy. While Marceau agrees with this view, Lovells' McGinty prefers to phrase it in milder terms, describing the move as "leveling the playing field."
On a flat field, though, Hong Kong's business and cultural links to the mainland make it the best player.
Horses for courses
It is by no means inevitable that Hong Kong will monopolize the mainland FDI market. For example, private equity firms taking minority stakes in countries around the world may prefer to headquarter in offshore jurisdictions with the best overall blend of international DTTs. Corporate investors also exhibit varying degrees of aggressiveness when it comes to minimizing tax.
"Tax is important, but from a business, common-sense perspective, do you want to have the tax tail wagging the business dog?" said Andy Mok, president of Red Pagoda Concepts, a Seattle-based investment consultancy specializing in China. Furthermore, he notes that shareholders' preference for the privacy offered by offshore jurisdictions is not implicitly criminal. The fewer disclosures a company has to make, the less information falls into the hands of its competitors.
For others, Hong Kong's proximity to Beijing may be a double-edged sword. "Many investors may also welcome some 'distance' between the location of their intermediary holding vehicle and China," said Seychelles attorney Simon Mitchell. "Hong Kong is, after all, part of China."


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Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2017-355
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Reference: Part 1 application posted on 29 May 2017
Ottawa, 6 October 2017
THEMA Canada Inc.
Across Canada
Application 2017-0444-5
Addition of Canal+ International to the List of non-Canadian programming services and stations authorized for distribution
- The Commission approves an application from THEMA Canada Inc. (THEMA Canada), acting as the Canadian sponsor, to add Canal+ International, a non-Canadian French-language service, to the List of non-Canadian programming services and stations authorized for distribution (the list). The Commission did not receive any interventions regarding this application. The revised list can be found on the Commission's website at www.crtc.gc.ca and may be obtained in hard copy on request.
- THEMA Canada described Canal+ International as a niche service (100% French‑language) featuring general interest programming that targets French expatriates. The service originates in France.
- THEMA Canada's request is in line with the Commission's general approach, as set out in Public Notice 2000-173 and reiterated in Broadcasting Public Notice 2008-100, regarding the addition of non-Canadian English- and French-language services to the list. Further, based on the record of the proceeding and in the absence of opposing interventions, the Commission finds that Canal+ International will be neither totally nor partially competitive with any Canadian discretionary (i.e., pay or specialty) television services.
Secretary General
Related documents
- Regulatory frameworks for broadcasting distribution undertakings and discretionary programming services – Regulatory policy, Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2008-100, 30 October 2008
- Call for proposals to amend the lists of eligible satellite services through the inclusion of additional non-Canadian services eligible for distribution on a digital basis only, Public Notice CRTC 2000-173, 14 December 2000
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Server 2019 and DPI-SSL
We have DPI-SSL enabled on our NSA3650 and is working well.
All Microsoft 2016 servers and Windows 10 PCs will use the SonicWALL 2048 bit cert and decrypt https sites.
However, we have configured a couple of 2019 servers which fail to establish connections to https websites.
We have tried Edge, Chrome and Firefox - all fail with "Secure Connection Failed" messages.
We use a DEAG group which is used to bypass DPI-SSL for trusted FQDN sites. These excluded sites are accessible to the 2019 Servers.
If we disable DPI-SSL on the NSA3650, all https sites are accessible to the 2019 Servers.
I have used IIS Crypto to check which cipher suites are used.
Anyone else on this forum having issues with Server 2019 and DPI-SSL?
Micah admin
Hey @GrahamBarnes, I've not seen any discussions with the issue that you are facing. @John_Lasersohn do you have any thoughts on this?
@micah - SonicWall's Self-Service Sr. Manager0
Hi @GRAHAMBARNES,
Looks like the issue is pertained only to 2019 server. I'll have this tested on my end and revert back. In the mean-time you could check the connection failures errors for website accesses from 2019 server. This may pin point the cause of the failure.
Saravanan V
Technical Support Advisor - Premier Services
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Hi @Saravanan
The image below shows what happens when the 2019 server attempts to access www.ebay.co.uk and www.amazon.co.uk...
On a working Windows 2016 RDS server, we get this...
On the Windows 2019 RDS Server we get...
I hope this helps.
Many Thanks
Hi @GRAHAMBARNES,
Thanks for trying out the suggestion and sharing the screenshots.
Unfortunately, I couldn't reproduce this issue on my end. I checked internally and confirmed there are no similar issue reported already. With DPI-SSL, there have been some problems with website loading and website accesses previously and the fix is added to the firmware version 18.104.22.168. Could you please confirm if your SonicWall appliance is running on this firmware version?
Saravanan V
Technical Support Advisor - Premier Services
Professional Services0
Hi @Saravanan
The SonicWALL is running on 184.108.40.206-79n
Server 2019 version is 1809 OS build 17763.1432
The Server 2019 is also showing symptoms of poor webpage loading when accessing websites which are excluded from DPI-SSL inspection such as Sonicwall.com
This is your webpage after two minutes...
Disabling DPI-SSL, the Web page then loads instantly.
Hi @GRAHAMBARNES,
Thanks for your confirmation. AFA I researched, looks like 2 other cases for similar issue specific to 2019 server website access failing with DPI-SSL enabled is reported. Unfortunately, I couldn't track the activity on those cases. My suggestion to you is, to contact our support team and get this issue reported. We have to analyze the packet captures for the failing websites from 2019 server along with GUI logs. Post analyzing the debug files, necessary remedy would be given.
Saravanan V
Technical Support Advisor - Premier Services
Professional Services0
Thank you for assisting, case is logged with SonicWALL Support.
Many Thanks
You are Welcome @GRAHAMBARNES.
Saravanan V
Technical Support Advisor - Premier Services
Professional Services0
John_Lasersohn Moderator
I can give you my idea @Micah - I think there is some chance that some security settings on W2K19 Server might be part of the issue. Generally speaking, servers don't make good clients :-) I do not mean ones specific to Internet Explorer since you have tried many web browsers and seen problems with all.0
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The log message is generated when the SSL Handshake between the client and the SonicWall fails.
The error # indicates that the failure is due to the SSL / TLS Protocol version suggested by the client (in its Client Hello) was rejected by the SonicWall. The SSL / TLS version suggested by the client could be higher or lower than what SonicWall supports.
In firmware versions SonicOS 220.127.116.11 and SonicOS 22.214.171.124 and above, TLSv1.0 and SSLv3.0 are disabled by default. The browser used for logging into the SonicWall may not support TLSv1.1 or TLSv1.2 or the said protocols are disabled.
Ideally, no changes need to be done in the SonicWall. The client browser must have TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.2 enabled. All latest browsers have this enabled by default.0
Thanks for your comments @Ajishlal @John_Lasersohn
I do have my suspicions that it is the W2k19 servers.
I will contact SonicWALL Support tomorrow and follow up my Case.0
I worked with SonicWALL Support and compared Packet Capture data from a working W2K16 server and the W2K19 server.
What is not happening on the W2K19 server is the final Client Key Exchange, Change Cipher Spec, Encrypted Handshake message.
There just seems to be several TCP Retransmissions.
So this has taken me on a different troubleshooting path.
Thinking about this further, all servers are virtual servers running on a 2019 HyperV Cluster.
I have since created a physical W2K19 server on a HP Proliant DL380 and this works!
I'll carry on investigating.
@GRAHAMBARNES - Thanks for sharing the details.
Saravanan V
Technical Support Advisor - Premier Services
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Heat 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a broad, heavy-bottomed pan until hot, then fry the lamb until golden brown all over, about 10 mins (it's important that the oil is hot, otherwise you'll end up steaming the lamb instead of frying it). Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside in a large bowl. Pour off all but 2 tbsp oil in the pan (the lamb will release quite a bit). Heat this and fry the onions over a medium heat until soft and golden. Add the garlic and cook for another few mins, then add the tomatoes, bay, cinnamon, oregano, sugar and seasoning. Bring to the boil, then turn down to a simmer. Return the meat to the pan, cover and cook for 40 mins over a low heat. Take off the lid and cook until you have a thick sauce (it shouldn't be too 'soupy').
While the meat is cooking, cut the aubergines into rounds. Cut the potatoes into thin slices. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan and cook the aubergine in batches until golden on both sides (get two pans on the go if you have them), then turn down the heat and cook until soft. Season and remove from the pan. Add a little more oil and cook the potatoes in batches, on both sides, until pale gold, removing them as you go. You'll need to add more oil to the pan when you fry each batch. Season and set aside.
Fry the artichoke hearts in olive oil over a high heat to get some colour, but be careful that they don't fall apart. Season.
Remove the bay leaves and cinnamon stick from the meat and taste for seasoning. Layer up the moussaka in a dish measuring roughly 32 x 23 x 6cm. Start by putting all the potatoes in the bottom, then add half the meat. Arrange a layer of aubergine on top of this, then the rest of the meat. Spoon the artichoke hearts on top.
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. To make the sauce, melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed pan and stir in the flour until it becomes slightly dry and sandy in colour. Take off the heat and start to add the milk, a little at a time. Beat well after each addition and keep the mixture smooth. Keep adding until you have used up all the milk. Put the pan back on a medium heat and bring to the boil, stirring continuously, until it thickens to form a sauce. Add lots of nutmeg, salt and pepper. Turn down the heat and cook gently for about 5 mins – this just helps to cook the flour in the sauce. Add three-quarters of the cheese and stir to help it to melt. Check the seasoning – it needs assertive seasoning. Leave to cool a little, then beat in the eggs.
Pour this over the layers in the dish and scatter the remaining cheese on top. Bake in the oven for 30 mins until the top is brown and bubbling. Leave to cool for about 10 mins – Greeks never eat it piping hot – then serve.


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On the NHL's first night of the season, the San Jose Sharks took center stage. They were a main story all offseason as their leadership was questioned and trades rumors were swirling. But, they put it all behind them on that first game. They shutout the LA Kings and played a complete team game. Yet, this was the only time that San Jose would reveal its true Sharks identity. Since Game 1, the Sharks have not played a complete game. And a four game losing streak has proven that.
Sharks Identity Last Season
Finishing with 111 points, the Sharks were among the league's elite. They became an explosive offensive threat, outshooting their opponents by seven shots per game. Their goalies, Antti Niemi and Alex Stalock, were stellar for most of the season as well. The Sharks only allowed 2.35 goals per game in 2013-14. Their biggest improvement? In 5-on-5 situations, the Sharks raised their goals for/against ratio from 1.00 to 1.17. All in all, the Sharks identity was that of a complete, two-way team.
Troubled Waters in San Jose
After the win in Los Angeles, the Sharks returned home and turned in another shutout by a different goalie. While on the surface, 2-0-0 while outscoring opponents 7-0, the Sharks looked good, there was trouble brewing in San Jose. The defense was not playing clean hockey. Passes were going to open ice, breakouts were sluggish, and the goalies were forced to bail out their men.
The offense continued to score goals and make Team Teal competitive. Nail biter wins against the Caps and a poor third period against the Devils gave the Sharks a 4-0-1 start. But when the goals dried up, so did the wins. And then, teams started to realize, the Sharks were vulnerable and had lost sight of who they were as a team. Saturday's loss to the lowly Buffalo Sabres illustrated the Sharks identity crisis.
Curious Coaching Calls
After moving Brent Burns back to the blue line, the Sharks seemed to have a solid lineup. While their depth on offense took a hit, the defensive pairs received a boost after losing Brad Stuart and Dan Boyle in the offseason. And however poor those two were, they were still holding down the D-pairs. This turned the forward lines on their heads a little. Joe Pavelski moved to the top line and turned the third line into a much less experienced group. And the fourth line? Well, let's just forget about them for right now.
Burns, while prolific offensively so far, is struggling to find his game on defense. As THW's Andrew Bensch mentioned, the hairy big man is better suited at forward. The defensive pairs have not been consistent either. Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Justin Braun, easily the Sharks two best defenders have bounced around. At times, they have been paired together. While this creates a shut-down pair, it also makes the remaining pairs terrible.
The forward lines are an even worse mess. Here's what they were on opening night:
- Pavelski-Thornton-Hertl
- Marleau-Couture-Nieto
- McGinn-Tierney-Wingels
- Brown-Desjardins-Burish
After Saturday, we have seen lines with Hertl down on the third, Wingels up top, Nieto down a line, Tierney up, and many more changes down on the fourth line. We are nine games into the season and the Sharks are still figuring out problems that are meant to be solved in the preseason.
This constant juggling prevents the lines from building anything together. The smooth passing of elite teams like the Blackhawks is formed through chemistry. While the Sharks are talented, they are not meshing well. Teams cannot win on talent alone. The Sharks fold in the second and third periods. They come out fast, like a talented team does. But once the opposing coach gets a good look, they gameplan and outwork the Sharks. The Sharks identity so far is to start fast then collapse late. They are a good team that expects to get by on skill alone and if they stay that way, they can call this season a bust right now.


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Charlene Anderson • Nov 12, 2005
2005 Cosmos Award Honoree James Cameron
The Society created The Cosmos Award for Public Presentation of Science to encourage excellence in conveying the wonders of science by the media. Our first recipient of the Cosmos Award is director James Cameron.
James Cameron, who saw his film, Titanic, win the Academy Award for Best Picture while he won for Best Director, has chosen since then to devote a considerable part of his life and work to making documentaries that convey the thrill of exploration and the wonder of scientific discovery.
Take, for example, Aliens of the Deep. Jim's most recent effort uses advanced underwater technology—which he helped develop— to create a 3-D IMAX experience through which viewers can share the adventure of exploring strange, vibrant ecosystems warmed and fed at the bottom of the ocean by hydrothermal vents issuing from Earth's interior.
In this film, Jim demonstrates that "…real science, rendered by a consummate showman, can be a breathtaking, inspiring spectacle." (From the review of Aliens of the Deep in the February 2005 issue of Popular Science.)
I'm sensing a resurgence of the collective will. We stand on the edge of a glorious new age of exploration. The future is ready and willing — if we are."
— James Cameron, Wired Magazine, December 2004
As an explorer at heart, Jim understands that the same impulse that drives scientists and adventurers to voyage to the bottom of the sea also sends humanity's robotic emissaries to the depths of space and will someday send humans themselves to walk on Mars—and maybe even attempt to explore even more challenging worlds.
Aliens of the Deep deftly makes this connection as it closes with a sequence imagining the exploration of the other water-world in our solar system, Jupiter's moon Europa. In the distant ocean that lies beneath Europa's frozen crust, future explorers may someday discover that Earth is not the only planet to support life.
In his writings and public talks, Jim is an unabashed advocate of space exploration, and his message resonates strongly with the mission of The Planetary Society, especially the goal of seeing humans someday walk on the Red Planet. He understands the power of people—particularly constituents of elected officials— who join who together in pursuit of such a challenging and ambitious goal as exploring Mars. As he wrote in Wired Magazine:
"So, as the ones paying the bills, we have to shout out that we want this! Our shout has to be loud enough that in the mind of the politician, that fear-based processing algorithm, the fear of going becomes less than the fear of not going."
How could The Planetary Society not give the first Cosmos award to Jim Cameron?
Cosmos Award for Outstanding Public Presentation of Science
To honor the innovators who follow in Carl Sagan's tradition of presenting science and scientists in an accurate, yet entertaining and enthralling, way, The Planetary Society created the Cosmos Award for Outstanding Public Presentation of Science.
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