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Statement issued by Pravin Gordhan
15 September 2017
Although I welcome the withdrawal of the KPMG "SARS" report, I am surprised by the scant regard shown for their role in the "capture" of the revenue service and the huge damage that it has done to the livelihoods and reputations of a very professional, honest and loyal group of public servants. It is unfortunate that a company with the stature of KPMG, with a responsibility and obligation to be objective, has been found to be wanting. This is exacerbated by their collaboration with the Gupta family.
So let me categorically state, that which KPMG ought to have had the integrity and honesty to state:
– The Research and Investigative unit created in the South African Revenue Service (SARS) was legal.
– Its activities in detecting and combatting the illicit tobacco trade and other efforts aimed at bringing an end to tax evasion, were within the law.
– KPMG had no basis, except subservience to a malicious SARS management, to malign a number of individuals and facilitate, I repeat, the capture of a vital state institution.
The witting and over-enthusiastic collaboration of senior KPMG personnel (whether in current employment at KPMG or not) and their collusion with nefarious characters in SARS, in fact directly contributed to "state capture" and gave legitimacy to the victimization of good, honest professionals and managers. It should and must be remembered that this was about attacking SARS as an institution with the main intention being to capture it.
These are the symptoms of deteriorating levels of governance and the gravity of state capture. The saddest consequences about this is the negative impact it has had on the lives of all those that were and continue to be persecuted – if the latest actions of the Hawks and NPA are anything to go by.
KPMG international did not implement its own criticism of KPMG South Africa – that those affected by their alleged findings should be given a hearing. Did they talk or even attempt to contact the senior officials who were victimized at SARS? Why has there been no direct contact with myself, to convey a sincere apology? This is typical colonial arrogance and KPMG has not done enough. One would have expected KPMG to have the courage to admit, in the face of their own investigation, that the establishment of this unit was in fact legal. This option still remains open to them.
I note their "regret" but doubt whether this is adequate and proportional to the damage that KPMG has done. I will be seeking legal advice in this regard. Whilst there has been personal consequences the real issue that confronts us is the significant damage to our hard won democracy, to our state institutions and ultimately to the South African people for whom we seek a better life.
South Africa has been severely affected by the ills of state capture, and by the individuals and institutions that either enable or seek to implement it.
This may be a small step in the right direction to hold corporates accountable for their wrong doings as well as the beginning of what reparations will be to make things right. KPMG has a lot more to do to convince South Africans that they will undergo a genuine change in culture and ethics and are prepared to take total ownership for the damage they have caused or contributed to.
If they are truly remorseful they must provide equivalent employment to Ivan Pillay and others as a corruption fighting unit within KPMG itself.
To South Africans, I say take strength in your collective action to hold accountable, all those responsible for the demise of the quality of our democracy and the decimation of state institutions.
Gordhan slamming the SARS report and author KPMG on 14 December 2015
" … In December 2014, KPMG South Africa was engaged by the South African Revenue Service to perform an extensive document investigative review which resulted in the 'Report on Allegations of Irregularities and Misconduct'. A version of the report dated 3 September 2015 was leaked and made public on 4 October 2015. The report was accepted as final on 26 January 2016.
This mandate involved an extensive document investigative review and a collation of the documentation. At a later stage, this mandate was extended to the provision of a report which included conclusions, recommendations and legal opinions. As a result, during the course of the engagement, the scope of the work changed. KPMG International has concluded that KPMG South Africa did not properly grasp the new risks associated with this change and consequently the appropriate consultation with risk management did not take place.
Importantly, quality controls associated with the version of the report dated 3 September 2015 were not performed to the standard we expect. Specifically, in this instance, our standards require a second partner to review the work done; however, the final deliverable of this work was not subjected to second partner review.
The SARS Report refers to legal opinions and legal conclusions as if they are opinions of KPMG South Africa. However, providing legal advice and expressing legal opinions was outside the mandate of KPMG South Africa and outside the professional expertise of those working on the engagement. KPMG South Africa acknowledges that such opinions should have been caveated as recommendations of legal advisors and not formulated in the manner contained in the report.
Furthermore, the language used in sections of the report is unclear and results in certain findings being open to more than one interpretation.
As a result, it is possible to read sections 12.1.1, 12.1.2 and 12.1.3 of the "Executive findings and conclusions" contained in the report in a way which suggests that Pravin Gordhan knew, or ought to have known, of the establishment by SARS of an intelligence unit in contravention of the rule of law that was "rogue" in nature. This was not the intended interpretation of the report. To be clear, the evidence in the documentation provided to KPMG South Africa does not support the interpretation that Mr Gordhan knew, or ought to have known, of the "rogue" nature of this unit.
We recognise and regret the impact this has had. KPMG South Africa had no political motivation or intent to mislead.
The partner responsible for the report is no longer with the firm.
Given the failure to appropriately apply our own risk management and quality controls, that part of the report which refers to conclusions, recommendations and legal opinions should no longer be relied upon.
KPMG South Africa has contacted SARS and offered to repay the R23 million fee received for the extensive work performed, or to make a donation for the same amount to charity.
The Forensic practice has since made changes to certain of its controls and methodologies. For example, before accepting contentious engagements, discussion with, and approval by, the firm's Executive Committee is required. In addition, prior to finalising an investigation report, engagement teams are required to provide anyone who is the subject of the report an opportunity to respond to relevant findings… "

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|The GreenWorks' Confluence Project recently received national recognition, winning the 2009 "Excellence on the Waterfront" Awards Program. See the full article below as posted in the Chinook Observer.
National prize for Maya Lin project
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
CAPE D – The Confluence Project, which includes the outdoor artwork by Maya Lin in Ilwaco, has earned additional national recognition.
The project was honored with the top award in the Waterfront Center's 2009 "Excellence on the Waterfront" Awards Program. The competition was founded by the Washington, D.C.-based organization in 1987 to recognize the best examples of waterfront work by communities, developers and design firms around the world.
The Confluence Project was formed in 2002 to create seven works of art on sites of cultural and historical significance. Each of the sites features an art installation by Lin that interprets the area's ecology and history, encouraging the visitor to reflect on how the surroundings have changed over time.
Conceived to mark the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition, the sites reference passages from the Lewis and Clark journals. Each of the Confluence Project's sites is linked to water,
Three of the Confluence Project's seven sites are complete. Lin collaborated with GreenWorks, a Portland-based landscape architecture firm, on the Cape Disappointment State Park and Sandy River Delta sites; Jones and Jones, a Seattle-based landscape architecture firm, collaborated with Lin on the Vancouver Land Bridge.
Cape Disappointment in Ilwaco has four artistic elements. One is a large block of basalt used as a fish-cleaning table, on which Lin engraved the traditional Chinook story of creation. A trail leads to an amphitheater. An oystershell bed surrounds upended drift logs at the forest edge, providing a place for reflection. A piece of land buried under a parking lot for decades now flourishes with native plants and a water overlook.
The other planned sites are Celilo Park near the Dalles, Ore.; Sacajawea State Park in Pasco at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia rivers; Chief Timothy Park at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers in Clarkston and Ridgefield, where the Columbia and Willamette Rivers are joined.
In selecting the Confluence Project for the 2009 Excellence on the Waterfront Honor Award, the jury noted the rich joining of art, landscape architecture and design, the public outreach entailed and the amount of fundraising required. There was also appreciation that public agencies involved did not, as one juror put it, "cut out the magic and poetry from the project."
The nonprofit Confluence Project is based in Vancouver, and is led by Executive Director Jane Jacobsen. For information, log onto (www.confluenceproject.org)
For more information about the article and the Chinook Observer visit: http://www.chinookobserver.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&ArticleID=31896
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Brighton – Greer, SC
Brighton subdivision in Greer, SC is an upscale community. This community is located in Greer but is just to the east of Greenville, SC. It is located just minutes from the downtown area but offers green lawns and quiet streets.
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Brighton subdivision offers you all the benefits of small town living with just a short drive to the busy city. Depending on which direction you travel you can enter the hustle and bustle of the city, or travel to the small quaint town, where you can go for long walks and get ice cream. This is literally the best of both worlds.
If you are looking for a community with luxury homes and great amenities then this subdivision hits the target. Quiet streets, great schools, and a short commute to Greer or Greenville. An upscale community with sweeping lawns and great views.


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TULSA, OK – Well over 2500 people crowded into the Union High School Performing Arts Center in south Tulsa Thursday evening to hear presidential hopeful Texas Senator Ted Cruz.
This was his third stop in Oklahoma that day. His first appearance was in Oklahoma City with over 1000 in attendance, then on to Bartlesville with over 1300 and ending in Tulsa. There were so many people who came to see the junior senator from Texas that late arrivals had to be turned away in Tulsa.
I was in the upper level of the auditorium to hear his speech. There were so many standing that I decided to give up my seat for an older woman and joined the rest in the back. About half the crowd was made up of people 60 and older. There were a few teenagers, young adults, and a lot of parents with their kids. Some brought homemade signs supporting veterans, others promoting patriotism. This was a working class crowd. With such a high profile presidential candidate, the police both city and county were present. Police even brought a bomb sniffing German shepherd dog. Despite the presence of security there was no tension about the event.
The Tulsa Praise Orchestra warmed up the crowd with patriotic and religious tunes. "Our God is an Awesome God" and "You're a Grand Old Flag" filled the auditorium. These are not the sort of tunes likely ever heard at an Obama rally.
About 7:08 p.m. Pat Campbell, the morning host on 1170 KFAQ, came on stage to speak to the crowd wearing what looked like a Tony Bahama shirt, jeans and cowboy boots. Campbell told the audience that he endorsed Senator Rick Santorum in 2012 because he believed Santorum was the true conservative in that race. Santorum won Oklahoma in the Super Tuesday primaries that year. He told the audience he decided to endorse Senator Cruz the same day (March 23) that Cruz announced his run for the presidency.
There was an invocation by Pastor Lindzy Slayden Jr. of Friendship Baptist Church in Owasso and the Pledge of Allegiance was lead by state Sen. David Brumbaugh, Broken Arrow-76 (R), who has endorsed Cruz.
"This guy is up against the machine, the Republican establishment." Campbell said of Cruz. He noted an effort was made last spring in the legislature to move the state primary to April rather than Super Tuesday in early March suggesting the move would have benefited former Florida Governor Jeb Bush. Campbell encouraged people log onto TedCruz.org and make a donation.
Pat Campbell said he wanted to introduce the audience to someone he hopes to call Senator one day, "…and it isn't [Second District Congressman] Markwayne Mullin." This resulted in laughter from the audience.
Congressman Jim Bridenstine (R-OK-1), wearing a dark gray suit and tie, came out on stage to thunderous applause. Bridenstine told the audience that Senator Cruz was outside talking to the media and the people who could not get inside the auditorium. He would be about 15 minutes. Bridenstine had to speak for 28 minutes.
The Congressman lamented how too many Republican candidates tell their supporters they are conservatives only to get to Washington to vote for bailouts, earmarks and debt ceiling increases. Congressman Markwayne Mullin comes to mind even though he was not mentioned by Bridenstine. "They campaign one way and then go to Washington, D.C. and do something entirely different," he said. He said those members of congress are what Senator Cruz calls, "The Washington Cartel." Bridenstine said those members get taken in by lobbyists who promise to fund their campaigns if they will support the status quo on spending and government growth.
"Two-thirds of federal spending is on auto pilot. It's called mandatory spending: Medicare, Medicaid, social security." Bridenstine said the rest has to be appropriated and when there is a government shutdown it does not affect the two-thirds he cited. He said Nevada Senator Harry Reid would not pass anything the House sent him and then at the end of the year, Reid would authorize a continuing resolution to fund the government at the same level as the year before therefore avoiding any cuts in appropriated spending. Bridenstine said the Republicans are doing the same thing now. "Republicans are funding Obamacare, guess what else they are funding? Planned Parenthood." The crowd booed. He said there is one Senator who has opposed funding these continuing resolutions and that is why he has endorsed Ted Cruz. The crowd roared. Bridenstine later said, "Our job is to make Super Tuesday Super Cruz Day."
[Tweet ""Our job is to make Super Tuesday Super Cruz Day." – Congressman Jim Bridenstine"]
Senator Cruz came out to thunderous applause wearing an open collar blue shirt and chinos. He thanked Congressman Bridenstine saying, "He's a rock-ribbed conservative!" Cruz made mention of the first Republican debates in Cleveland a week earlier and took a jab at Hillary Clinton, "So now the Democrat field consists of a wild-eyed socialist with ideas that are dangerous for America and the world, and Bernie Sanders." He went on to joke the Democrats are delaying their debates and he thinks they should wait until 2017. A man sitting near me yelled out. "Waiting for Hillary's trail!"
Cruz spoke very passionately about what he would do on his first day in office as president all the while serving red meat to the audience. The first thing he said he'd do is repeal every unconstitutional Executive Actions passed by this president. "You know, President Obama likes to say, he's got a phone, he's got a pen. When you live by the pen you die by the pen. On that pen I'll have an eraser!"
"You know, President Obama likes to say, he's got a phone, he's got a pen. When you live by the pen you die by the pen. On that pen I'll have an eraser!" – Senator Ted Cruz
The second thing he would do is instruct the Justice Department to open an investigation into Planned Parenthood and prosecute any illegal activities.
The third thing he said he'd do is instruct the Justice Department and the Internal Revenue Service, along with other federal agencies to end persecution of religious beliefs. Regarding the federal Obamacare case against the Little Sisters of the Poor Cruz said, "If you are litigating against nuns, you've probably done something wrong!"
[Tweet ""If you are litigating against nuns, you've probably done something wrong!" – Senator Ted Cruz"]
Cruz said on January 20th, 2017, instead of a summons The Little Sisters of the Poor will receive a letter from the government telling them their case has been dismissed. He said he wants to invite them to visit the White House.
The forth promise is to "rip to shreds" the nuclear deal with Iran that President Obama is promoting. Cruz mentioned he was criticized by the President and Republican leaders Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush for saying this deal would make President Obama the biggest funder of Islamic terrorism in the world. Cruz makes the allegation because the Iran nuclear deal would release billions of assets frozen from Iran after the fall of the Shah in 1979. Iran is a state sponsor of radical Islam and terrorist networks.
The fifth promise is to move the American Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel to Jerusalem.
After his first day, he promises to go to Congress to get them to repeal: "Every word of Obamacare." He would instruct the Department of Education "Which should be abolished," he said, "That common core ends today!" Wild applause came from the crowd.
Another promise that drew loud applause was to arm those in uniform on military bases and recruitment offices. He promised to rein in the Environmental Protection Agency, end sanctuary city policies that do not report illegal aliens who are arrested, pass a flat tax, and abolish the Internal Revenue Service. "There are 90,000 employees at the IRS. We need to padlock that building! Take all 90,000 put them on our southern border! Now for our friends in the media, I say that somewhat tongue-in-cheek. You think about it, imagine you travel thousands of miles, you're swimming the Rio Grande. The first thing you see is 90,000 IRS agents!"
Cruz said he is optimistic about his chances since the auditorium was so full the fire marshal forced his campaign to turn hundreds of people away.
He said the times the country are in today are similar to those 35 years ago just before Ronald Reagan began the Reagan revolution. He said the average contribution to his campaign is $68. He plugged his website several times, TedCruz.org. In closing Cruz asked everyone there to contribute, get involved in winning Oklahoma, and to pray for him and his family.
During the speech Cruz mentioned former Florida Governor Jeb Bush. The response from the crowed was no different had Cruz mentioned President Obama or Democrat Senate minority leader Harry Reid.
Tulsa retiree George Wiland said he had been following Ted Cruz since Cruz was elected to the U.S. Senate from Texas in 2012. He said Cruz electrified the audience that evening. He believes Cruz knows how Washington works without being swayed by "the Washington cartel." Other than Cruz, Mr. Wiland likes Dr. Ben Carson, Clary Fiorina, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and Florida Senator Marco Rubio. When asked whom he would not support, he responded Hillary Clinton.
Jodi Streck is the daughter of George Wiland. She works for the Tulsa County court system. She says she had not made up her mind for whom she will vote, but admitted she's a fan of Cruz. She is considering Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, Marco Rubio and Donald Trump. She said she likes what Trump is bringing to the debate.
Linda Wiland, wife of George and mother of Jodi, works as a nurse. She told me she resents what she calls the establishment deciding whose turn it is in the race for president.
Dennis Porebski is an Oral Roberts University graduate from Chicago. He works for St. Francis hospital. "Ted Cruz is basically saying the things Donald Trump is saying without the….how do I put this? Kinda without all the nastiness, the rudeness, the things that people don't like." Porebski said Cruz has people fired up while other candidates, with a similar message, are not able to get people as excited about their candidacies. Porebski's picks are first Rand Paul, then Ted Cruz and Ben Carson. He admitted he is not yet full on for Ted Cruz.
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I'm going to be honest. When I first heard about this and then saw the trailer, I basically thought it looked kooky. That was before the light bulb moment came. This was set in the Marvel universe. Things were aligning.
Surprisingly for all its quip-y teasers and trailers with attitude, this flick does have poignant messages. The end might even inspire some tears when the climax evolves into a no-other-outcome-is-possible situation. That being said, don't let these comments fool you, this film is primarily enjoyable without the aftereffects of disappointment. I'm not sure if forced I'd pick this as my favorite Marvel universe, however I cannot complain about anything "bad" or nitpick about parts of the story. The only thing I did think was lacking was the "secrets or mysteries" behind Peter's past. Most films go backwards in their pursuit to better their characters. This one did not. Peter's only link was his tapes and he was particularly protective of that link.
The relationships (with exception to the romance, which I don't particularly care one way or another about) were all fleshed out. This is especially true for Rocket and Groot. I know it sounds strange, but their friendship was really cute, fun and meaningful. The ending even ties into that with a message of new life after tragedy. Oh, and of course, the music is fabulous! All are catchy tunes with a beat. With a sequel supposed to be in production, and a long-range plan for Marvel stories in the future, meeting these Guardians is nearly a requirement for all fan girls. Just sayin'.


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"The Coptic Church is a reality of spiritual nature that serves the entire Egyptian society, without exception, and carries out that service without claiming direct political roles, but merely exercising its ecclesial mission," Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria stated, according to a Fides paraphrase of his remarks.
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On May 1, 2006, 75,000 people turned out to protest current immigration policy and push for reforms. Here's a picture of them. There will be protests across America today, but at least in Denver, the numbers are expected to be much smaller.
Marchers will meet at 10 a.m. at Lincoln Park, West 11th Avenue and Mariposa Street. They'll start walking at 10:30 a.m., passing the Capitol, before arriving at City of Cuernavaca Park at 19th and Platte streets….Streets along the march route are to be closed for about two hours.
What's happened in the past year? We've had more federal immigration raids at workplaces. One of the key purposes of today's march is to protest the raids. Yet, fear of those raids may be what prevent many from turning out to protest. Public support for legalizing the undocumented is out there:
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Bananas are the fruit of banana plant (family Musaceae), which are primarily cultivated for consumption. Since the fruit offers a wide range of health benefits to the humankind, the cultivation of banana plants have become widely popular to many areas of the world. Interestingly, banana plants never spring from seeds like most of trees do. The young plants typically sprout from their parent plants at which they form their own leaves and roots within a very small time as they grow their very own plant.
Description of a Banana Plant
The banana plant is normally tall and sturdy, the reason which it can be often mistaken for a tree. The upright stem can grow from 6 to 7.6 meters tall making it the largest flowering plant in the world. The leaves are arranged in a spiral pattern which may grow in 2.7 meters long and 60 cm wide. The heart shaped flower bud is where the banana fruits develop. The fruits of a banana plant come in various sizes and colors. Each bunch is called a "hand" while the fruits are known as "fingers". Commonly, bananas may have green and yellow skins, but have you seen skins in purple, black, green-white striped bananas? Well, they exist!
The History of Banana Plants
It was Alexander the Great who discovered the taste of the banana in the Indian Valleys in 327 BC and carried it back to the Mediterranean region. In 1482, Portuguese explorers found the banana plant that was originally brought by the early Arab traders to the east coast of Africa. The Portuguese then transported it to the Canary Islands where in the year 1516, the plant found its way across the Atlantic. It was in South and Central American regions that banana growth took off. The tropical islands of the pacific also host bountiful banana plants. However, those first bananas were not like the sweet bananas of today. It was a Jamaican named Jean Francois Poujot who mutated banana and produced the sweet flavor and the yellow color we know today. The production of the exotic banana was welcomed worldwide in the following years. Today, banana plantations are formed in different locations worldwide where bananas grow in abundance.
Health Benefits of Banana Plants
Banana fruits from banana plants make a healthy snack because of its low sodium content and high vitamin A, B, C contents. Aside from these, bananas are also a rich source of Riboflavin, Folic Acid, and Niacin. Because of its high potassium and low salt content, banana fruits have the ability to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. Banana also makes a perfect snack to lower both the physical and emotional temperament of pregnant women. Riper bananas can relieve upset stomach due to its fructooligosaccharide content that helps absorb nutrients like calcium.
According to researchers, a banana plant provides a variety of health benefits that include: increased mucus production and mucosal thickness, regulation of peristalsis, acts as an anti-oxidant and as a pre-biotic, anti-microbial property, among many other benefits.
The Banana Plant Stem
Aside from the fruits, the stem of the banana plant is also beneficial to the health. The outer parts of the stems can be a first aid treatment to heat burns. The extract instantly cools off heat and therefore prevents further and major damage to the skin. Banana plant stems are also rich in fiber and therefore helps weight loss. Stem can be taken either in the form of juice or eaten as a whole to include in the diet. Like the fruit itself, banana stem is a good source of potassium and vitamin B6. Aside from its health benefits, stems of banana plants also have industrial value as they can be used in paper making.
The Banana Peel
The banana peel has both medicinal and personal care value. The peel is known for its anti-fungal and antibiotic properties, so if you are fond of hiking and camping and get a poison ivy rash or mosquito bites, a banana peel is a good treatment to alleviate itching, redness and inflammation on the site. A wound can also be healed with the use of banana peels, especially knee injuries. Psoriasis, acne, warts and other skin conditions are also treated with a banana peel. Some people attest that a banana peel has the ability to whiten teeth. Simply rub the peel on the teeth on a circular motion. When used regularly, the effects whitening will be seen in about two weeks.
Furthermore, if you want to shine your silverware and leather-made products, you can make use of a banana peel to bring the glow back in them. However, it's best to carry out a patch test before applying it. Besides, a banana peel also proves to be good garden compost.
The Banana Leaf
Like all other parts of the banana plant, banana leaves also have its value in the fields of medicine, culinary, industrial, and as self-protection. According to the Department of Horticulture at Purdue University, a banana leaf can treat burns, diarrhea or dysentery and also prevents ulcers. In culinary setting, a banana leaf is occasionally used in cooking, grilling, steaming and eating. Besides, the structure of a banana leaf makes good protection from being soaked in rain and is also a good shelter against the heat of the sun.
Environmental Benefits of Banana Plants
A banana plant is known for its vast usefulness. A recent study conducted by the researchers at Queen's University Belfast, banana plants can be used in the production of plastic products. The project will not displace food production for a fact that once banana fruits are harvested from the plant, the rest of the trunk goes to waste. The "Badana project" aims to find a use for these wastes, extracting high quality natural fiber to mold plastics. The banana fiber will be processed and treated to make excellent structural properties that of a plastic. Significantly, the raw material for the plastics is, in fact, the waste of banana food production.


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While the Rose Bowl is a historic game, its traditions are what make the Granddaddy of Them All so unique. The week leading up to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, was packed with team activities, such as a trip to Disneyland and the Lawry's Beef Bowl.
Both teams kicked off the week at Disneyland, where they were greeted with songs, dancers, and confetti. A popular ride among players from both teams was Space Mountain.
"It was dark. It was fun. It got a little fast," said Penn State tight end Mike Gesicki. "I was out there with my teammates, so it was fun."
Said USC wide receiver Darreus Rogers, "I like how it was fast, and it was all in the dark. I wouldn't expect anything to be like that."
In total, the teams consumed 1,038 pounds of prime rib. The Beef Bowl was so named because in the past, it was a competition between the two teams to see who would eat the most. They currently only serve a maximum of two pieces of prime rib to ensure that players are enjoying their food and the experience.
Both teams also observed their own traditions and honored their seniors after their last practices of the season. Following the final Penn State practice, the seniors were carried off the field. At the last USC practice, seniors wore their high school uniforms.
In addition to the traditional festivities for the two schools, fans of the teams had a great time. A few days ahead of the game, Penn State held a pep rally, where about 10,000 fans were in attendance at L.A. Live. The rally featured PSU president Eric Barron, athletic director Sandy Barbour, coach James Franklin, and former player Ki-Jana Carter, among others. There were also appearances by the Penn State marching band and the cheerleaders.
USC put on its own pep rally at the Americana at Brand, where the marching band played and the Song Girls performed.
Although Penn State is more than 2,500 miles away from Pasadena, Nittany Lions fans came from far and wide to support their team. This included the King family—Jeff and Wendy King and their two teenage sons, Jerrett and Jesse—who traveled from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to watch PSU play. Jeff and Wendy are both Penn State alums, but they did not meet while they were students. They met in Los Angeles while they were both attending the 1995 Rose Bowl between Penn State and the Oregon Ducks.
Now, approximately 20 years later, they returned with their kids to watch Penn State play in another Rose Bowl. "We kept it a surprise for our boys," said Jeff. "They didn't know we were coming until Christmas morning, until they opened their presents."
Said Jesse, of the moment he saw the tickets, "There were some tears that were shed."
USC fans were equally as loud, and everyone seemed to be having a good time. After the game, coach Clay Helton remarked, "I have to credit the Trojan Nation, because it was loud. It was really loud. Hopefully it affected [Penn State] a little bit."
Though USC came away with the victory, Rose Bowl week was an unforgettable experience for both teams and fans.
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Who of you have had a question asked of them that called for an answer of a big fat "NO"? Whether it was an invitation to a family dinner you didn't want to attend, or that pesky friend always wanting to borrow money? Let me tell you, I've had my fair share and have always had a hard time saying no. If anyone asked of me anything, I would do it or give it, I feared not being liked and didn't want to disappoint them. But there comes a time, when we need to stick up for ourselves and refuse to be trampled on. Enough is enough, we need to learn to say NO!
But in order to say no, we first need to know what we want to say yes to. To do this, make a list of the things that you enjoy doing or would want to try, and include the things that matter most to you. Having in mind the activities that matter to you, helps when a situation calls for a "NO" answer, and having a list on paper will remind you of your priorities.
Saying "NO" without feeling guilty takes practice, but eventually this feeling will subside. So when someone asks you for a favour or you receive an invite, kindly tell them you will think about their request. This will buy you some time as you're more likely to cave in under pressure when put on the spot.
And when you do decide to decline their request, avoid giving them reasons. Saying "Sorry, I can't, I have an appointment this afternoon" allows the other person to barter with you and reply saying "So when is a good time for you, tomorrow?" It's simpler and more courteous to give a vague answer such as "I'm sorry, but I can't help you". This way you won't have to give reasons, or make up excuses. And if you're like me lying is definitely not an option.
Listen politely to any of their objections, acknowledge that you heard their request and took it into consideration, then simply say "No" again. People who feel they have been listened to are more likely to accept disappointment.
If they do become emotional or angry DO NOT CAVE IN! Some people use this as emotional blackmail, hoping you will give in. Although, this may cause a little bit of tension, it will be short lived, and you will be a stronger person for sticking to your guns, so to speak. And hey, they'll eventually get over it! :)
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The following piece appeared on libertygb.org.uk on May 10, 2017
By Paul Weston
The Birmingham Mail tells us of a shocking, terrible, evil story about a Muslim man, Naz Ali, who was served pork in a restaurant by mistake. Marston's Taverns, the owners of the wicked restaurant in question, have apologized profusely of course. They also waived the bill.
What would happen though, if I complained to any one of the numerous supermarket chains in Britain after buying and eating halal slaughtered lamb with no reference to halal slaughter on the packaging?
Would Sainsbury's apologize profusely?
Would they waive the bill? Would the story then make it into the mainstream
media? I rather think not. We native Brits count for nothing in Britain these
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Our traditions and concerns are trampled on by the leftist/ Islamic alliance. Britain is no longer a country fit for the people whose ancestors built and sacrificed so much for it.
Here's the thing Mr Naz Ali: if our way of life, our traditions and our culture are so sickening to you, would it not be better for all concerned if you were to simply sling your hook, old chap?
Hat Tip to Kevin O'Neil for the tenor of the editor's comment.
The question we must ask ourselves is about the "officials" in a city housing a restaurant in the U.S. which made the same error. Would they have responded any differently? Would it even have crossed their frightened, intimidated little mind to man-up and tell Naz Ali to get on with his life; that mistakes happen and he was more than generously remunerated for the accident?
We ALL know the answer, don't we!
After all, as brave, strong, 'kick 'em in the ass' Americans, we the people permitted an interloper--a Manchurian Candidate--without a proper birth certificate and whose personal history we were not allowed to know, to occupy OUR White House for 8 years!
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Dirk-Willem and Chris, thanks for your help on this, I have passed this through our legal dept and I am good to add the code to github. The code will be going up by the w/end, I am going to add a few installation instructions. Norman On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 5:10 AM, Dirk-Willem van Gulik <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > > On 29 Jul 2010, at 04:55, Norman Barker wrote: > >> I work for ITT VIS and we would really like to give this multiview for >> consideration by the community (as well as other patches)*. I have >> passed this to our legal dept and they would like us to follow >> http://www.apache.org/dev/crypto.html, I believe this has already been >> followed since Damien has his name on the XML below as PMC chair. > > Have a look at: > > http://www.apache.org/licenses/exports/ > >> Whatever procedure Damien followed should be documented so that other >> US companies can contribute. I believe that all is sufficient is a > > Please see > http://www.apache.org/dev/crypto.html > >> paper trail to show that the necessary govt depts have been notified >> about cryptography (in this case SSL) components in the software. > > If the entry is there - > > http://www.apache.org/licenses/exports/ > > you can be sure that the PMC followed the right path and that this is under the normal oversight by the board of the foundation. And the board is to oversee that PMCs keep doing this right; and PMCs are to ensure their area's are all doing the right things; and that each release has its t's crossed and i's dotted. > > Or in other words - you have confirmation that the legal entity responsible (the ASF) has, and is, carrying out the right steps. > > Every time a release is rolled - it is the PMCs tasks to oversee that - and specifically they are expected to keep an eye on the correctness of above corporate records; and bring them up to date if needed. > > It is very good practice to alert the Dev community and the PMC when doing contributions such as this; as the process described on > > http://www.apache.org/dev/crypto.html > > titled 'Check the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)' with regard to qualification under 740.13(e) as ECCN 5D002 is not trivial (though it does over a large swath). > > And if a project is particularly worried, say because it has a lot of small moving crypto, you could simply add a step to your release process which says 're-evaluate ECCN qualification if any crypto code was added or changed relative to prior releases'. > > But in this case - the PMC seems to have this well under control and releases get their i's dotted and t's crossed. > > Thanks, > > Dw. > > *: I am skipping the usual verbiage on CCLA and/or iCLA being on file, etc. > >
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R-U-IT is designed for solo artists, duos, groups, bands, and singers who are looking for exposure, recognition, and a chance to be noticed by industry professionals. The goal of R-U-IT is to find an outstanding, talented performer: a band, singer, or solo artist...a newcomer...raw or polished - the "gem" that needs to be discovered.
R-U-IT is a fresh and novel approach to music competitions. Yes, it offers a great prize, recognition, exposure, and the chance to be heard by a panel of industry judges. But, R-U-IT also takes it a step further and can put the Grand Prize winner in direct, personal contact with a label executive who is the ultimate decision-maker to help you or offer you a recording contract.
This music competition offers the second place winner the opportunity to be mentored by a staff member of a record company and more. This a chance to directly network with a industry professionals to get guidance, advice, feedback, to prepare your for future advancement in your career.
R-U-IT offers this opportunity for any 12-17-year-old wanting to enter and is accepting all genres of music performance.
The Grand Prize Winner can win a non-exclusive single artist development package (when available and listed on contest details) which includes recording a single with a reputable producer, along with a full experience package. Second Place winners will also be awarded prizes.
GRAND PRIZES vary, all competitions have their own unique prizes.
Meet the team
Kiki Dolas
Founder & CEO
Greek G
First God, then find yourself, and then come find me, I am honest, caring, and loyal to the core, I first and formost put my 5 children first, and then I take a leap of faith in anything my heart desires, I have no fear in any adventure I conquer, and if you really know me, then you know theres truth to every word, My family and myself for several years had the boston pizzeras here in vegas, I was the first woman to own and operate a nightclub PULSE, one of the hardest, and most satisfying things I did, im the proud ceo of R-U-IT, a company which I started 4 years ago, and now iv collaborated with the recreational centers here in Las Vegas, to provide opportunity to all children., I am active in the Greek community, and love all kinds of charities, and assist when ever needed, I teach and follow the simple rule of life, LOVE WITH A FAITHFUL HEART, AND BE A GIVER, NOT A TAKER IN LIFE, AND EVERY MOMENT OF YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE PAY IT FORWARD, and last but not least, Im not here to judge you, im here to simply love you...xoxo kiki/ GREEK G
Robert Sierra
Vice President
Vegas Big Rob
Robert Sierra AKA "Vegas Big Rob" is the founder and former president of the Alhambra Softball Association, current owner/partner of Sierra Media Group, LLC, R-U-IT Talent Search, and owner of Vegas Custom Print. Vegas Big Rob focuses on helping others, and reaching the stars. The only way to reach success is to work hard, do not lose site of the goal, commit, and help those along the way to your success. Started in the music business as a local DJ who worked his way up to perfection to work with some of the industries best. He has worked side by side with several celebrities and musicians who still are in the business.
"To create opportunity for our youth nationwide. Together we will reach for the stars"
Don't hesitate, competition slots are going fast. If you are it, do not miss your chance to win the grand prize. Register today for the upcoming auditions.
ARE YOU IT? Presented by:
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Are you an introvert? Not sure? Do you avoid attending networking events and speaking to groups? Hate calling prospective clients on the phone? This session, inspired by Susan Cain's TED Talk, The Power of Introverts, might be just what you need. Come learn tips for successful networking and presenting as an introvert….from an introvert. You don't have to do things the same way extroverts do. You can do them your way. I will give you some handy resources and a chance to speak up – something introverts don't always get! If you are an introvert, or you just want to understand them better, this session is for you.
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Julie Kelly's Blog
My family and I just returned from a two-week vacation on the East Coast. We rented a home near the beach and hosted a rotating guest list of family, friends and teenagers (thank God you can start drinking early on vacation. Like really early).
One evening, we were expecting a larger group - about 15 people – and since no one wanted to slave over the grill cooking steaks or ribs, I decided to prepare one of my family's seasonal favorites: Low Country Boil.
All along the Eastern seaboard, summertime feasts are usually cooked in large stockpots rather than on a gas grill. From Maine down the coastline to the Carolinas, local shellfish and vegetables are simmered in spices then tossed onto a communal table to be enjoyed with crusty bread and cold beer.
The Maine Lobster Bake sounds particularly festive but time-intensive; a huge pit is dug in the sand and lined with rocks. A fire burns for a few hours to reach the ideal size and temperature, then layers of fresh fish, lobsters, shellfish, potatoes, corn, sausage and eggs are stacked in between rockweed and covered with a tarp. About an hour or two later, the tarp is unfurled in a burst of savory steam to reveal a magnificent banquet of local fare. (While this might be tempting for you intrepid summer chefs, I'm not sure the clay or silt underneath your suburban lawn will support such an endeavor.)
The further south along the coast, the simpler the variation. When I was a kid, each summer my family would prepare Low Country Boil, a recipe indigenous to the Carolinas. Shrimp, kielbasa, potatoes and corn would be cooked and poured onto our patio table, which was covered in newspapers. I passed down this tradition to my own family and Low Country Boil became a favorite summertime supper to serve, especially while vacationing in Michigan. Occasionally we would add a twist like eggs or clam and mussels. Sitting around a table full of food spread out on a newspaper tablecloth, sans plates or serving dishes, captures the spirit and ease of summer unlike any other meal. So don't bother firing up the grill this weekend (it'll probably rain anyways); try this easy and fun recipe with a big group of family or friends.


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Join a member of The Box team on a stroll around Drake's Place, a legacy from the original water source that supplied Plymouth.
Discover the history behind this city centre oasis and its importance to Plymouth's development.
This is a free event - no need to book. Please use the entrance on North Hill.
This is a 'Museum On Tour' event for The Box, Plymouth. This event is part of the museum's ICE 200 programme marking 200 years since the founding of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Contact Plymouth Museums Galleries Archives (email: firstname.lastname@example.com / tel: +44 (0)1752 304774) for further information.


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NasPlan is an easy multi user scheduling tool which uses the Gantt principle. NasPlan uses projects, tasks, employees and pieces of equipment to create a schedule. The direct feedback when modifying the schedule makes the possibility of an error really small. The different reports give an accurate view of the work your employees are doing and when they should be finished.
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On Friday, April 21 Rose Haven partnered with Medical Teams International and provided onsite emergency dental procedures for nine Rose Haven women aboard their Mobile Dental Van. This is the second time we have offered this program, thank to support from local dentists and The Charis Fund.
The need for dental hygiene among low-income individuals is immense. For women in particular, poor oral hygiene can be a major barrier when applying for jobs and housing. Not only is this population unable to afford dental care, but they are more at risk of tooth decay due to the fact that processed foods are inexpensive and more available. Up to 30% of uninsured emergency room visits could have been better treated in a dental office. There are two primary obstacles to receiving dental care in the US: cost and accessible location.
Rose Haven is the best location for MTI's mobile dental van to reach the female, unhoused population in Portland, and this program removes barriers for them to get this vital care. Women come to Rose Haven for help because they trust us. They trust that they will be safe at our accessible location, they trust that our advocates have vetted the resources we offer, and they trust that we will safely store their records and important documents. We offer a single location where women in crisis can come to seek resources and get back on their feet.
Perhaps the impact of this program is best described by the women we serve. The following is a testimonial from a Rose Haven Guest after receiving dental care:


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Corneal Transplant
What is a Cornea? The Cornea is the clear window of the eye that covers the colored iris and round pupil. The Cornea and human lens focus the light on the retina that lines the back of the eye so we can see. If the cornea is damaged it may become scarred or swollen. The damaged Cornea scatters or distorts the light, resulting in blurred vision, glare and sometimes pain. Other conditions that affect the smoothness and clarity of the cornea require Corneal transplant. These conditions include Keratoconus, a steep curving of the cornea and hereditary corneal disease like Fuchs' dystrophy.
Over 40,000 corneal transplants are performed in the United States each year. Corneal transplant is the most common and successful transplant surgery. The surgery is usually done on outpatient basis. The operation is painless and you will not see the surgery. Frequently local anesthesia is used. The eye lid is kept open with an speculum. The diseased or injured cornea is removed in a circular fashion. Other procedures, like cataract surgery, if indicated, are performed and then the clear donor cornea is sutured in the place of the diseased cornea. The eye is patched and patient is seen in the office the following day.
Like any other surgery, complications of corneal transplants include infection and bleeding. Corneal transplants are rejected 5 - 30 percent of the time. The rejected cornea swells and vision deteriorates. Warning signs of rejections are:
• Decrease vision
• Light sensitivity
• Redness
Most rejections can be reversed if treated promptly. A corneal transplant can be repeated. The rejection rates are higher in the repeated transplants than the first time. Vision may continue to improve up to a year after surgery. Sutures are usually removed one year after the surgery and the astigmatism is corrected if it is indicated. A successful corneal transplant requires the care and attention of both patient and physician.
Descemet's stripping endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK)
Sometimes it is called a partial cornea transplant and can be used to treat corneal swelling after cataract surgery or from Fuch's dystrophy. DSEK replaces only the damaged cell layer instead of the entire thickness of the cornea. In the procedure, the Descemet's membrane is removed and replaced with that of a donor. Due to the small incision, frequently, there is no need for sutures. This contributes to the faster visual recovery. DSEK is becoming more and more popular and will in time become the Gold Standard.
Advantages of DSEK
•Closed eye surgery with less complication
•Fast visual recovery
•Technically challenging
•Graft can dislocate early after surgery requiring intervention
We at the South Florida Laser Eye Center perform this procedure regularly and have had excellent outcomes.


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You have two options when adding a driver to your policy, you can add the driver permanently which is up until your next renewal date or you can add the driver temporarily which is for a maximum of 30 days in the policy year.
You will need to contact our Customer Care team with the following information.
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Type of driving licence and years held
- Relationship to you
- Penalty points and dates
- Details of claims including dates and amounts
- Details of any convictions
- Occupation
- Medical conditions
The driver will also have to answer some qualifying questions.
- The driver is resident in the Republic of Ireland
- The driver has never been refused insurance or renewal of insurance
- The driver has never been disqualified from driving, never had any endorsements on their driving licence nor had any fixed charge applied
- The driver has never been convicted of any motoring or non-motoring offences of any nature nor have they any convictions or prosecutions pending
Depending on all the information provided to us there could be an additional premium and we may or may not be able to offer a quote.
We will also require a copy of the front and back of the driver's licence which can be sent to us by;
- Email to firstname.lastname@example.com
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Choir and Kapa Haka at New Lynn School
The Choir (trained by Mrs Mary Lo) performed at the Bays' Schools Music Festival in August. Our item was a beautiful Chinese ribbon dance, taught to a group by our very kind Mandarin language assistant. Here are some photos of the Choir and Dance performers. Well done everybody!
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Definition of sked
- But the bad omens kept coming—early and often. Four games into the sked, coach Paul Westphal offered to quit after over-hearing co-captains Payton and Baker openly argue about his performance after a loss to Orlando.
- —John Gustafson
- Though he's no longer doing the film (sked conflicts), he's still tight with the trainers.
- —Entertainment Weekly


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LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez today revealed Jonathan Woodgate was his top summer transfer target before Real Madrid's multi-million swoop for the defender.
And Benitez says he was also frustrated in his bid to sign Fernando Morientes from the Spanish giants as part of the Michael Owen deal.
The manager's admission demonstrates he still feels his side is short of top quality in defence and attack.
With the transfer window closed until January, Benitez must now wait before reinforcing his squad.
Woodgate (right) left Newcastle in a #15m deal a fortnight ago. The Reds' boss says Liverpool couldn't compete financially once Madrid made their move.
"Woodgate is a most interesting player. I requested him for Liverpool because his references were excellent," Benitez said.
"We wanted to sign him, but he was expensive for our budget. In addition, he has been injured a long time. When we'd decided, Madrid already had made a bid that we could not equal."
On Morientes, Benitez added: "I wanted him as part of the Owen deal. But he had given his word to Camacho to stay and he kept it."
The Spanish coach has quickly recognised the scale of the task ahead of him. While publicly declaring his satisfaction with the squad he's working with, he's also bracing himself for some difficult early months while his plans come to fruition.
Benitez added: "To lose a game like that against Bolton has not made anybody nervous. After the game, the chairman came onto the bus and told me to be calm. He said it was a matter of time. I can work without tension because I have time to arrive at my objectives.
"I want a Liverpool that keeps the ball. I want balance in defence and attack. I do not have fixed schemes to create another Valencia out of Liverpool, but I want us to play good football."
Meanwhile, Benitez has expressed his astonishment at the fee Manchester United paid for teenager Wayne Rooney.
Benitez said: "Rooney is a good forward, but if I must be sincere, the price that has been paid is crazy. Manchester made its decision, but sometimes the transfer market goes too far."
Coventry's audacious attempt to take Chris Kirkland back on loan is doomed.
Liverpool spent the final weeks of transfer activity trying to recruit goalkeeping cover, so there is no chance of Benitez allowing the only deputy to Jerzy Dudek to leave the club.
Indeed, once Kirkland has recovered from his back problem he'll be a strong contender to regain his place as Anfield number one, especially since Dudek has struggled for form since the start of the season.
Manchester City have reportedly failed with a late bid to sign Stephane Henchoz on transfer deadline day.


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The house is looking for a smart host
Ukraine imports 40% of all energy resources. At the same time, we annually lose 185 billion UAH. because of inefficient use of energy. We used to think that everything is "to blame" for big business? By no means. It turned out that 35% are losses of the population, our losses are with you.
The Ukrainian manages to "consume" twice as much as the energy-conscious Norwegian, but even than a resident of Bulgaria - a country with a similar climate.
185 billion annual losses - is it much or little? I'm trying to measure "in parrots". It turns out that this is 3100 km of roads of the 1st category ("autobahn") annually (for comparison: the distance between Lviv and Donetsk is 1230 km). 185 "lost" billion - is 925 new domestic trains. 185 billion are 8 budgets of Ukraine for education, 16 military budgets or more than 6000 (!) Budgets for energy efficiency. The circle is closed.
Further more. Each Ukrainian, gave $ 280 for Russian energy in 2013. 150 billion UAH. Ukraine paid for the import of Russian gas and nuclear fuel.
It becomes absolutely clear: energy efficiency is already a matter of national security, and not just of one's own purse.
The last couple of weeks, I do not feel like a miser when I close the tap while brushing my teeth or washing my head - in front of me a big goal - the Energy Evolution in Ukraine - looms. A cold shower in the morning is invigorating; and in general, Dr. Komarovsky argues that the cold is useful. Refuse to wash at high temperatures and make sure that the washing machine load is full. Moreover, now and in the day I do what I did earlier only at night.
And I turn off the appliances from the outlet (so you can save up to 8% of electricity). The model of behavior, household habits are gradually changing - and I understand that this is not as scary as it might seem. It's like a game: you seem to re-learn your house, apartment, look, where you can help him become more effective. While we dreamed of a smart home, our homes dreamed of smart hosts.
But how tangible will these little "steps" be? Are they able to significantly affect the situation? There is hope. I find out that energy consumption can be cut almost by half - by 45.8%. This is ~ 29.3 billion m3 of natural gas - more than Ukraine imported from Russia in 2013.
And on heating alone, the housing sector can save more than 30 billion hryvnia a year.
If you start saving gas, water, electricity, heat, each family can save on utilities about 2500 UAH. in year. For someone, by the way, it's a monthly salary. What would you spend it on?
So everything turned. Marketing. Timing plan. Meetings of the team. Distribution of tasks. Responsible, deadlines. The birth of the brand. Logo, slogan, the first models. Creative anthill. A lot of work, a little sleep. The personal crisis: I again packed myself in the design mode - how long ?! But for the sake of the country it is possible and to suffer We are looking for Akhmetov, Kolomoisky, the state. Do not find. 95% of those who were on the first come to the second meeting of volunteers. The indicator of success and cohesion with a single idea. So, we are doing everything right.
At the same time, I notice my own energy evolution: the gas could be ignited after the water is collected in the pan, and the appliances are switched off from the outlet not only at night, but also during the day. I start to close the water while brushing my teeth. I hang in the entrance a bottle for collecting used batteries.
Having read that Naftogaz is initiating its own energy saving campaign, I am actively looking for a way out to Andrei Kobolev. It would be foolish to do one thing in parallel. We must pay tribute to the head of "Naftogaz" - on my motivating letter he reacts with lightning speed - within half an hour. The next day we meet with a representative of the company. Professionalism, understanding of common goals - we do not compete, but cooperate. We agreed to help each other with content and connections.
I spend my days at the office of the National Ecological Center of Ukraine. Employees are engaged in their usual affairs - projects in the field of climate and energy ... I am surprised to note that without the need they do not include light in the kitchen, make sure that plumbing does not flow, and even twice use tea bags, despite the fact that they may well to allow yourself to live uneconomically. Mutual understanding and support prevail in the office.
Beginners do not survive, on the contrary - they help than they can. It gives strength. Clear boundaries between private life and work are erased, I find myself caught in the fact that I feel the connection between our goal and more global initiatives. The view is scaled: our team "suddenly" has a feeling that we are doing something significant not only for Ukraine, but for the planet as a whole.
Notice that we are not the "crazy ecologists" who go for promotions with placards and call not to eat meat (although it is better not to eat it). We are ordinary people who came from business and politics, and are surprised by the changes that began to happen to us.
But, returning to Ukraine, we are happy with our first successes - just these days the first series of energy-saving boards and city lights began to be unveiled. Volunteers have provided us with more than 500 planes across Ukraine (social advertising). NECU paid for the seal (thanks !!!) All the money that was scraped off, went to the "outside". Not even left for printing flyers. Nothing, we'll figure something out.
We have fun watching the first volunteer videos. In the style of Hitchcock. And just an inoffensive youth creative. And one more.
We are looking forward to the contest of short films on energy saving within the framework of Crazy Cameraman Cinema Fest. We prepare two forming events on Khreshchatyk. Create a learning computer game. We create a series of motivating posters with celebrities. We work with offices.
We create a series of creative stickers on sockets and switches, baths and gas stoves ... We want to overcome the stereotype that it is embarrassing to save. We think, it's time for each of us to change the position "Why me ?!" on the installation of "Who, if not me ?!" Energy saving is a new trend among Ukrainian youth.
Look into the house where the intelligent master lives.
This and other layouts will be freely available. Anyone in the most remote town of Ukraine can "take" it to his site or print and hang, say, in the entrance. The project will gradually turn into a horizontal initiative - and it is not we, but new, full of fresh forces, volunteers, will be informing about energy saving in their cities.
I never thought that someday I would associate the word "economy" with myself. But now you know how I came to such a life. In addition, saving is so nice: take a shower together. Do not wash the cup from the tea bag. Well, or dine with night vision devices.
The Ukrainian truth.


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The grand event was held at JW Marriott, and approximately 400 clients, business associates and colleagues attended! We presented cheques to Kiwanis Job Training Centre (KJTC), National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM) and Beautiful Gate - caps for Long-Service Award There were also awards for Long-Term Business Partnership Award, IFCA Integrated Solutions Award and IFCA Long-Service Award. Click here to view the photos.
We launched IAP in Google Singapore. IAP is a collaboration with Google Cloud, and we aim to nurture and develop local prop-tech companies by providing fundraising, business networking and mentorship. If you have a prop-tech start-up, submit your application to email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com
IFCA posted 9M17 net profit of RM5.9mil vs.RM4.4mil loss in 9M16, and has been in the black the previous five quarters. For 3Q17, the revenue was up 11.7% on-quarter.
The 30th Anniversary celebration started with a roadshow – KL, Penang, JB and Kuching. Many keywords were shared - AI, BI, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Marketing, Programmatic Ads, Cloud - and if you are keen on finding out more about them, get in touch with us. Anish Malhotra and Dennis Ser from Google Cloud also spoke at our event.
We generated leads that exceeded the projected numbers for a project with balance units in Penang. Previously, we generated more than 4,417 leads within 4.5 months for a project in KL. Get in touch with us if you are interested in a data-driven campaign for your project.
IFCA MSC Berhad embarked on a transformational programme known as IFCA 2.0, which aims to strengthen positive growth rates for the next few years. Find out more about it here.
Borneo Post Online | 29 Dec 2017
KUALA LUMPUR: IFCA MSC Bhd has launched its flagship RM10 million accelerator programme to nurture and develop local property-technology (prop-tech) companies by providing fundraising, business networking and mentorship.
The IFCA accelerator programme is a collaboration with Google cloud's technology, the company said in a statement yesterday.
In its first stage, the IFCA accelerator programme will identify 10 companies within the prop-tech space and nurture them to achieve global scale.
IFCA MSC Bhd chief executive Officer, Michael Cho, said prop-tech could redefine the real-estate industry and the company is ready to lead the way.
"IFCA MSC aims to foster innovation and growth of prop-tech in Malaysia and identify new ideas that we can integrate.
"With a strong cash reserve standing at RM69.6 million as at June 2017, we are ready to invest in strategic prop-tech technologies that could integrate and scale with IFCA MSC's business and solutions. All these will translate into creating new solutions for our clients and the industry in the long run," he added. — Bernama",


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Microsoft has just revealed that it will be jumping into the virtual reality game. Microsoft will partner with well-known tech brands like Asus, Dell, and Lenovo to create Microsoft Partner VR Headsets ($299) which will utilize the Windows 10 Creators Update expected to be released next year. The headsets will start at $299 and move up.
The headsets are expected to be introduced in December with a release date sometime in spring 2017.
No specs are currently available but the headsets will utilize technology from Microsoft's HoloLens project which will enable the headsets to work without a complicated setup like Oculus Rift which requires external sensors placed throughout the room. The headset will include six degrees of freedom and inside-out tracking internally.
Now don't expect an Oculus Rift experience for $299. More than likely you'll have to upgrade to a much higher price point to get the same experience as Oculus Rift.