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The Small Business Administration offers many options when you need funding for your business ventures. An SBA loan offers greater flexibility than a traditional loan.
SBA 504 Loans
SBA 504 loans provide long-term financing for purchasing business equipment, real estate, machinery and other fixed assets. This type of loan is for promoting business growth and has specific purchasing requirements. You may use it to buy new equipment, a new building, upgrade facilities or improve parking lots. You cannot use an SBA 504 loan to purchase inventory, repay debts or supplement working capital.
The funding comes from the following three entities:
- A credit union or bank
- A certified development company
- The borrower's down payment, typically between 10% and 20%
The unique structure of this loan type involves the bank and CDC working together to issue your funds. Banks set their eligibility requirements and terms. The SBA regulates and supervises the CDC portion of the financing.
The development company processes your application, coordinates your financing and submits your loan package to the SBA. You need various documents to apply for this kind of SBA loan, including:
- A business plan
- Accounts receivable
- Financial statements
- Tax returns from the past three years
- Cost analysis of the equipment you plan to purchase
- Contractor estimates for construction funding
Businesses operating for profit in the United States can apply for a 504 loan if they have a net income average of less than $5 million for the previous two years. Your company cannot have a net worth of more than $15 million. You must not have any delinquencies and need strong personal credit to qualify. Your business also needs to meet the SBA definition of a small business.
One benefit of this kind of loan is the low interest rates. The SBA determines the standard, fixed rates for the CDC part of the loan, and the bank specifies the interest rate on their portion of the funding. The bank rates vary depending on the lender, but the CDC rates generally fall between 3% and 6%. These lower rates reduce the overall amount of interest you will pay.
An SBA loan helps you make progress toward your professional objectives. The low interest rates of a 504 loan make this a favorable option for many business funding needs. You will need to pay attention to the complex structure of the loan to ensure the best results.


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Canonical is a pioneer in the digital workplace, established in 2004 with a global, remote-first policy that has delivered world class open source and sets the pace in cloud, developer and IoT technology.
We want Canonical to remain the best at remote work. It's part of our enjoyment of our mission – both to deliver the world's best free software, and to push the boundaries of 21st-century work and collaboration. It seems that everyone had a taste of remote work in the past few years, but at Canonical we think it can continue to evolve and improve. We want to take our remote-first workplace to the next level, and are investing in the next wave of tooling to support and streamline our operation.
Our goal is to improve the state of the art even further in key business processes for a distributed team: hiring, collaboration, communication, learning, documentation, development, and open source development. We want to understand our distributed teams as well as we could understand co-located teams. We want to help them work better, be happier, and make better decisions.
Our Workplace Engineering team of web and analytics specialists build new tools, dashboards and analytics that empower colleagues, managers and executives to make better decisions and deliver better work.
To be successful in this team you must be an expert in two or more of the following:
- Backend web service programming in Python and Node.JS
- CSS and front-end web programming with React
- Data analytics and statistical analysis
- Natural language processing, sentiment analysis, machine learning
- Data visualisation
The ideal candidate will use their passion for experimentation and analytics to build tomorrow's tech organisation. This team will help us gain insights into the business and our talent pool, and use those insights to improve the experience of working at Canonical. In some cases, we might productise these capabilities as SAAS for other tech companies.
What you'll do | web developer jobs,
- Design and deliver web based systems and SAAS
- Provide new insights into the Canonical workplace experience
- Enable new processes and improve existing workflows
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
- Write high-quality code to create new features
- Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them
- Consistently provide high-quality code reviews to other engineers
- Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
- Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks annually
- Understand completion criteria and push work to completion
- Work to reduce complexity
- Advocate and advance modern, agile software development practices
- Connect to many data sources and provide insightful visualisations
- Providing tooling to support optimised processes
Who you are | web developer jobs,
- You are knowledgeable and passionate about web and software development
- You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
- You try to learn and use web best practices in your work
- You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
- You take web best practices into account with your work
- You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
- You have solid experience working in an agile development environment
- You drive work to completion
- You take operational considerations (CI, updating, monitoring, observability, life-cycle management) into account
- You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
- You follow industry trends and new technologies
- You're capable of representing your team as a subject matter expert
- Have an interest in data visualisation
- Enjoy working with many APIs to help many teams across Canonical
- You enjoy driving process improvements within the company
What we offer | web developer jobs,
- An opportunity to shape a company and products with a strong influence in the open source community
- An inclusive work environment with friendly people, broadly skilled from UX design to copywriting
- Learning and development
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual leave
- Priority Pass for travel
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- Your application will be reviewed by our team
- You will be sent a set of written interview questions and your answer will be reviewed anonymously
- You will be asked to take a standardised aptitude test
- A short interview with a team member
- An HR interview
- You will be asked to complete a coding test
- A series of four more detailed technical interviews
- Hiring manager interview
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We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity we will give your application fair consideration.

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I was skeptical, too. I read the reviews that Disney+'s Andor "is the cure for Star Wars ennui" (Vulture), "differs from every Star Wars series before it, in the best ways" (TVLine), and is a "rich, patient story of how a rebellion sparks into flame" (Variety). But I chalked the excitement up to lowered expectations following the twin (suns) disappointment of The Book of Boba Fett and Obi-Wan Kenobi. My doubt remained after watching the first two episodes — but by the end of episode three, I was hooked. By the end of episode 10, I was ready to call Andor one of the best TV shows of the year.
If you haven't given Andor a shot yet, either because you're sick of Star Wars or because there's no Baby Yoda, now's the time to do it. It's a four-day holiday weekend for many folks, and the first two episodes of the Tony Gilroy-created series (he wrote and directed Michael Clayton, folks) are airing on TV on ABC, FX, and Freeform. Or you can watch all 12 episodes — including the finale, which debuted today — on Disney+. What sounds better to you? Making awkward small talk with your relatives, or spending eight to nine hours with this cool guy? Believe the hype.
"It is long format to get the chance to go deep into the story of all these people. And I believe we are so lucky to have Tony Gilroy writing this, because his writing is so specific. It's so complex and so real," star Diego Luna told Uproxx. "There's not a single moment that happens because someone said like, 'Oh, I like the grass. Let's have that cartoon walking in the grass.' No. No. No. It's grass because of something. There is an answer for every question in his writing and that, specificity, is beautiful."
You know what's also beautiful? A Star Wars show/movie that isn't bogged down by tedious flashbacks and Muppet Baby versions of legacy characters and fill-in-the-blank storytelling about Han Solo's dice, or whatever. For that, I'm thankful for Andor.


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The World Development Movement (WDM) campaigns to tackle the root causes of poverty. With our partners around the world, we win positive change for the world's poorest people. We believe that charity is not enough. We lobby governments and companies to change policies that keep people poor. WDM is a democratic membership organisation of 15,000 individuals and 60 local volunteer groups, with offices in London and Edinburgh.
The financial crisis cost the UK £129 billion in annual GDP and increased the structural deficit by £93 billon.
The UK can't afford another meltdown, yet short term, high risk, carbon intensive investments are still business as usual for the banks.
The coalition government has an opportunity to redefine the role of banks in society, rather than allow the sector to return to the short-termist approach which contributed to the financial crisis - and a Green Investment Bank (GIB) should form a key part of this.
If adequately resourced and managed, the new GIB can provide a number of crucial functions to kick-start low-carbon growth, including enabling risk-sharing, providing a benchmark standard for green investments, supporting research and development, attracting global expertise, leveraging additional capital and offering a focal point for UK government policy coherency on green financing.
The bailed-out banks should be brought within the policy framework of the GIB. The largest public recapitalisation of a UK bank occurred at the Royal Bank of Scotland, with the UK government currently having an 83% stake in the bank. With the government shareholding in RBS, there is an opportunity to use this bank to set an example to its peers. In order to protect its shareholding and demonstrate its commitment to a low carbon future, the new Government should utilise RBS as a way of delivering the GIB.
The GIB needs to drive the development of zero-carbon energy in order for the UK to achieve its goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. The GIB should support innovators and small businesses that are developing the low carbon and energy efficient technologies of the future.
GIB must have clear accountability and strong active management to deliver the investment required, and a single government department should have responsibility for its success.
The GIB will need to apply a longer investment horizon than the short-termism that drives much of the behaviour within the City and be in a position to provide enough certainty for investors and share enough risk to leverage funding from the private sector.
The GIB has an opportunity to use the credit rating of the government to securitize debt and guarantee loans, without increasing the national debt.
The establishment of a GIB provides significant opportunities to develop a market framework that could help the financial sector play a more active role the urgently needed transition to a low carbon economy and, in so doing, rediscover a socially useful purpose.
By creating a GIB with sufficient scale and momentum, the UK will benefit from improved energy security, stabilised energy costs, the creation of green jobs, greater efficiency and improved international competitiveness.
1. Barriers or market failures requiring the establishment of a GIB; and risks of not getting this done quickly
There has been extensive analysis of the causes of the financial crisis, with a complex range of factors cited including US sub-prime mortgages, regulatory failure, excessive consumer debt levels, short-term funding markets, and international trade imbalances. There has also been a major spotlight on the banking sector after what were thought to be "invincible" banks failed.
The financial crisis cost the UK £129 billion in annual GDP and increased the structural deficit by £93 billon (see appendix for details of calculations). The initial budget cuts announced by the coalition government demonstrate the pain this is causing to public services. The UK can't afford another meltdown, yet short term, high risk, carbon intensive investments are still business as usual for the banks. Allowing this to continue presents an unacceptable financial and environmental risk, for example banks such as RBS continue to finance companies opening up new sources of fossil fuels, despite the warnings of the Stern Review on the economics of climate change and the predictions of the IPCC about the impacts of further rises in global average temperatures.
The cost of the financial crisis to the UK
There are three main ways in which the financial crisis has impacted the UK economy:
the cost of bailing out insolvent UK banks;
the loss of productive capacity in the UK economy arising from the economic crisis; and
the impact on the public finances through lower productivity capacity leading to lower tax receipts and higher public expenditure.
Unless the financial sector changes the way it does business, the UK risks being exposed to further meltdowns in the future, with a weakened economy even less able to deal with the subsequent stress.
The problems at Northern Rock, Bear Sterns, Lehman Brothers, RBS and HBOS indicate the need for a change from the focus on profit at the expense of vulnerable customers and small businesses. At present there is a risk that the big investment banks are just returning to business as usual, ie short-termism.
The largest public recapitalisation of a UK bank occurred at the Royal Bank of Scotland, with the UK government currently having an 83% stake in the bank. With the government shareholding in RBS, there is an opportunity to use this bank to set an example to its peers. The £45 billion RBS shareholding sits with UKFI.[51] At the time of investment it was indicated that UKFI would seek to divest from the banks at an appropriate time in the future. The new government may be taking a more long-term view however, which Vince Cable MP, expressed just prior to the May 2010 election that: "These banks should remain effectively under public control for something in the order of a decade."[52]
This approach provides the new government with the opportunity to direct RBS as a force for good, rather than use the excuse of potential divestment to avoid responsibility as the previous government did.
The Office for Budget Responsibility has recalculated the deficit for 2010-11 at £114 billion.[53] The government spent a total of £117 billion recapitalising the banks.[54] With the coalition government under severe pressure to reduce the deficit and cut expenditure, it is even more imperative that they demonstrate some value from this investment.
If the regulatory framework is not set up to deliver more responsible financial products, then the GIB will not flourish, which will send the wrong signal to other banks. Those banks, such as RBS, which the government has an interest in need to be aligned with a low carbon banking agenda, otherwise taxpayers' interest in them will be at risk. If the government is serious about meeting its greenhouse gas targets then it needs to entrain financial institutions to deliver the required infrastructure.
The new government is promoting mutuals, setting lending targets for banks, and establishing a committee to review separating the retail and investment banking divisions of large banks.[55] This agenda, combined with the establishment of a GIB, provides significant opportunities to develop a market framework that could help the financial sector play a far more active role in supporting viable entities to contribute to a low carbon economy, and in so doing, rediscover a socially useful purpose.
2. Objectives and roles the GIB should assume; areas it should and should not operate in; how its lending and investment decisions should balance green benefits against financial risks. The GIB's investment priorities; whether and how the bank should support and foster areas where the UK has emerging green technology strengths
The Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change in 2006 for HM Treasury outlined the case for early action on climate change:[56] Stern observed that; "climate change is a result of the greatest market failure that the world has seen."[57] The financial crisis also serves as a warning that relying on unfettered markets to solve climate change is a very high risk strategy, and the framework established by governments needs to significantly improve.
History shows us that without a clear mandate to initiate a transition to a low carbon economy, financial institutions have limited interest or incentive to address this issue.
The longest standing example of this is perhaps the UK Export Credit Guarantee Department (ECGD), which for years has chosen to interpret its mandate to merely respond to the demands of existing fossil-fuel based energy companies, rather than drive development of a new clean-tech UK industrial base.[58] The coalition government has accepted the need to change this situation which could complement the work of a GIB by supporting exports of UK-based renewables manufacturers.
It is estimated that at least £200 billion needs to be invested in UK energy infrastructure over the next 10-15 years. The proposed GIB must be clearly aimed at financing renewables and energy efficiency, in order to deliver the rapid emissions cuts the UK has committed to. If adequately resourced and managed, the new GIB can provide a number of crucial functions to kick-start low-carbon growth. These include enabling risk-sharing, providing a benchmark standard for green investments, supporting research and development, attracting global expertise, leveraging additional capital and offering a focal point for UK government policy coherency on green financing.
The "green" standards need to be at the core of all investments promoted by the GIB. This should be defined so that it drives investment to the leading edge of low carbon energy. The GIB needs to ensure it is only financing projects or technologies that will reduce the carbon intensity of energy production. The GIB needs to be driving the development of zero-carbon energy in order for the UK to achieve its goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050.
A significant level of investment in research and development and new infrastructure is needed in order to advance the renewable industry even further and make it the global norm, rather than a novelty. Whatever the industry, it has always been necessary to invest in development to deliver fundamental change. The limited sums invested by the oil majors in renewables compared to the amounts ploughed back into deepwater technology (eg Gulf of Mexico), and unconventional oil exploitation (eg Canadian tar sands) have restricted the growth of renewables. The negative externalities of this focus for local communities and the global environment are now clear for all to see. The GIB needs to support innovators and small businesses that are developing the energy technologies of the future.
The GIB will need renewables expertise, in order to understand the markets it is trying to promote, and how to overcome the barriers currently faced by the sector. Other regulatory environments have historically been more favourable than the UK, although following the offshore wind regime developments, the UK became joint 6th most attractive regulatory climate for renewable according to Ernst & Young's analysis in February 2010.[59]
3. Funding and governance structures required to create an effective and accountable body, including the role of green bonds
We believe it will be important for the GIB to have clear accountability and strong active management to deliver the investment required. It would therefore be preferable for a single government department to have responsibility for the success of the GIB, and to report against both investment targets and carbon emissions reductions and renewable targets. These climate change related targets should also be a major part of any incentive package for those employed by, contracted to or partnering with the GIB.
The GIB will need to apply a longer investment horizon than the short-termism that drives much of the behaviour within the City. There are already approaches emerging which exemplify this.
Venture capitalists typically own companies for at least five years, giving them a strong interest in the viability of a company over several years. It is also vital for them to demonstrate a healthy future for their companies in order to realise an exit strategy. For example Vantage Venture Capital focuses on groups of clean-tech companies that complement each other.[60] It has holdings in electric vehicle manufacturers, battery manufacturers, infrastructure providers and zero carbon power generators that together form a value chain for the roll-out of electric cars.
In a departure from its fossil fuel activities, the World Bank has issued a series of green bonds (totalling $1.5 billion), in partnership with commercial banks such as SEB (Sweden) and Daiwa Securities (Japan), which have attracted investment from a range of US and Scandinavian Pension Funds.[61] All projects meet low carbon criteria developed by the World Bank and consist of a range of climate change mitigation and adaptation activities from around the world.
The Labour government's proposal was that half of the initial £2 billion in equity is to be provided by the sale of state assets, such as the channel tunnel rail link, with the other half coming from the private sector. There are a range of other revenue streams which could be earmarked to provide ready capital for lending. These include:
The Committee on Climate Change has indicated that it expects revenues from the auctioning of EU Emissions Trading Scheme permits to raise £40 billion by 2020, (estimate only). The government's platform for banking reform also indicates new a banking levy and social responsibility levy for the sector which could be used to ensure a ready flow of capital into the GIB.
The UK government has averaged £9 billion per annum in oil and gas revenues over the last five years[62] (Norway used its petroleum revenues to establish an investment fund in 1990 which now stands at US$ 838 billion).[63] The government could also learn from its Scandinavian counterparts and establish a sovereign fund that seeks to finance a sustainable future for the country, rather than continuing the policy of exploiting finite resources such as coal and oil, with no investment plan for a viable low carbon economy beyond this.
The GIB could also go to the markets to raise capital, using mechanisms such as green bonds or venture capital funds. This would be a way of bringing in private capital to augment the funds provided by the government purse.
The GIB should not be reliant on a significant state funding stream, especially in the context of the huge budget deficit facing the UK. However it must be accepted that some investment is needed in order to deliver the green growth that is needed to drive the UK out of recession. It is more important however that the GIB is in a position to provide enough certainty for investors and shares enough risk to leverage funding from the private sector.
The different funding needs of initially capital-intensive renewable projects which have low operating costs need to be met by the products offered by a GIB. Risks faced by the renewable sector need to be addressed so that it is more attractive to investors. For example, guarantees covering regulatory risk or insurance for offshore wind construction risk could remove current barriers for investors. The bank will therefore need to be managed by people with expertise in these target sectors, as well as in finance.
International experience of raising finance and structuring deals will be required to get UK projects moving. The GIB could provide a range of different types of financial services to the green sector over time. These could include:
Risk guarantees and insurance pools.
Securitization funds.
Bond issuance.
Venture capital.
Research loans.
It is also interesting to note that the new government is keen to promote green retail products such as green Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), which will provide greater tax benefits. These retail products will also need a green economy to invest in, which links to the role of the GIB. There is also scope for working with institutional investors, including the government pension funds, and fund managers, who apply responsible investment criteria to produce a range of investment products.
If the GIB is set up with an initial £2 billion in equity it is clear it will need to leverage private capital many times that amount each year in order to deliver the clean energy infrastructure required by the UK. Since the credit crunch, the primary challenge to the banking sector has been to start lending again, in order to facilitate the flow of capital. The GIB has an opportunity to use the credit rating of the government to securitize debt and guarantee loans. Critically, these forms of support will not increase the national debt, as the GIB would not be providing the actual finance. The GIB can also play a crucial brokering role between the renewable energy industry and private financial institutions, to help overcome any existing barriers to finance. As well as working with private finance, the GIB will also be expected to identify international sources of funding, from the European Union for example.
The GIB needs to part of an overall policy framework of tax incentives, market mechanisms and regulations which drive green investment. The UK has been hedging its bets for too long, not providing certainty over the direction our energy future should take. This has resulted in a perpetuation of the status quo - a dependence on fossil fuels. A GIB will only be successful is there are no more mixed messages, and a clear path is agreed, with all government departments and interests aligned.
The Royal Bank of Scotland is ideally placed to deliver GIB's required functions, with its existing experience in financing renewables. In particular, RBS has been active in the offshore wind sector, which Infrastructure UK indicates as a likely first priority for finance. The government must establish a policy framework to support the objectives of the GIB, and then ensure that RBS is aligned to this strategy to ensure it makes the most of investment opportunities in the green energy sector. In order to protect its shareholding and demonstrate its commitment to a low carbon future, the new Government should therefore utilise RBS as a way of delivering the GIB.
An effective GIB at the heart of a more sustainable financial system should bring the following benefits:
Improving energy security, by easing initial costs of paying for the new infrastructure to deliver long-term energy security for the UK, so it can become an energy exporter.
Stabilising energy costs, by ensuring the scaling up of renewables and so reducing the financial costs of the energy supplied in the long term.
Creating green jobs, by delivering growth in the low carbon economy. The environmental goods and services sector is predicted to create around 50,000 jobs per year, if the GIB delivers the necessary growth.
Supporting international competitiveness by increasing the UK's market share in environmental industries.
Increasing government efficiency by providing a focus for its green finance interests which are currently dispersed and lacking overall coherence.
This submission is based on the report "A Bank for the future; maximising public investment in a low carbon economy", June 2010. It was commissioned by the World Development Movement and Platform, and written by James Leaton.
The Treasury's total net cash outlay for purchases of shares in banks and lending to the banking sector, including Northern Rock, amounted to around £117 billion by 2010. The Treasury's additional potential exposure to banking losses (through insurance of bank assets and Bank of England lending) totals over £1 trillion. The Treasury estimated in April 2009 that there may be a one-off loss to the taxpayer of between £20 and £50 billion.
The March 2010 Budget assumed that by 2015, the reduction in output was 6.5% of GDP.
The June 2010 Pre-Budget forecast from the Office of Budget Responsibility produced revised estimates which suggest a greater reduction in output - 8.75%. This means that, on the most recent government estimates, the financial crisis permanently reduced UK output by almost 9% per year. The latest ONS projections suggest that in the current tax year, GDP will be valued at £1.476 trillion. 8.75% of this figure equals around £129 billion in lost GDP.
In the 2007-08 tax year HM Treasury calculated the structural deficit to be 2.5% of GDP. The recent forecasts from the OBR estimate that the structural deficit increased to 8.8% of GDP in the year 2009-10.[64] The correct measure of the effect that the financial crisis has had on the structural deficit can be arrived at by subtracting the 2007-08 deficit (pre-crisis) from the 2009-10 deficit (post-crisis). This gives a figure of (8.8-2.5) = 6.3% of GDP. This suggests that the financial crisis had an overall impact on the public finances equal to around £93 billion.
The estimates presented here, although substantial, should be viewed very much as lower bounds on the cost of carrying on with "business as usual". It has become clear that complex risk transfer products only provide short-term profits for the few, at huge cost to the overall economy. Similarly the externalities of fossil fuels, in terms of both local pollution and global climate change, bring negative consequences for our societies which are not acceptable.
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52 http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-04-27/cable-wants-lloyds-rbs-to-stay-under-u-k-control-for-decade.html Back
53 http://budgetresponsibility.independent.gov.uk/d/pre_budget_forecast_140610.pdf Back
54 http://www.nao.org.uk/idoc.ashx?docId=e19e64bd-0f13-4f9f-a412-592cbf6ef00f&version=-1 Back
55 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article3666273.ece Back
56 http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/sternreview_index.htm Back
57 http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2007/nov/29/climatechange.carbonemissionsx http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8694327.stm Back
58 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article3666273.ece Back
59 http://www.ukinvest.gov.uk/United-Kingdom/105844/es-ES.html Back
60 http://www.vpvp.com/portfolio_cleantech Back
61 http://treasury.worldbank.org/cmd/htm/WorldBankGreenBonds.html Back
62 http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/stats/corporate_tax/table11_11.pdf Back
63 http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/FIN/Statens%20pensjonsfond/PF-summary-aug08.pdf Back
64 The structural deficit is forecast to fall in future years, reaching 2.8% by 2014-15; because of planned tax rises and spending cuts which will reduce the deficit, rather than due to any underlying improvement in the UK's economic outlook. Back


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Didn't have all that much to do due to the brilliance of Liverpool's front four. However, there was one shaky moment in the first-half for the German goalkeeper who rushed off his line to close down a promising Spartak attack – a rather reckless decision albeit one that resulted in a free-kick due to an offside call.
Alberto Moreno – 7
Wasn't particularly troubled down the left-hand side by the Spartak attack as he continued to prove himself a far more composed, reliable figure for Jurgen Klopp. Sadly, the Spaniard had to be withdrawn from the action before half-time but the warm reaction from the Anfield faithful added further evidence of his rehabilitation.
Ragnar Klavan – 7
The Estonian showed some real competence on the ball for The Reds, zipping a lovely 60-yard ball over the Spartak defence to find Sadio Mane on the right-hand side. Composed in his defensive duties and made a timely interception to deny Ze Luis a run at goal.
Dejan Lovren – 7
Won the ball back well, on the whole, setting up a great chance for Mo Salah in the first-half. Diligent in his defensive duties – something that deserves credit given how much we slate him.
Joe Gomez – 7
Produced a really good challenge to deny Ze Luis an opportunity on goal, only for the Spartak player to be later adjudged offside. Gomez produced another solid display, showing far more experience than his youthful age would suggest.
Emre Can – 7
Picked up a frustrating yellow card in the first-half that will rule him out of the next game and was a little off the pace in the opening stages of the game. Can slowly worked his way into the contest, however, and helped ensure Liverpool maintained their momentum.
Gini Wijnaldum – 7
Wijnaldum's contributions mainly came in a defensive aspect, intercepting the ball well to set Liverpool up on the attack again. Showed good muscle in the middle of the park to win his battles with his opposite numbers. Solid display all round.
Philippe Coutinho – 9
Delivered a performance of the highest class as the captain on the night, showing composure from the spot to put Liverpool on the front foot right from the off. The Brazilian was back on the scoresheet ten minutes later with Firmino teeing up his international teammate to slot the ball neatly past the goalkeeper. Led by example in midfield, showing intricacy in attack and diligence in defence. Sealed the hattrick in the second-half with the help of a deflection, but it was nothing more than Coutinho deserved.
Sadio Mane – 8
Delivered a barnstorming performance for The Reds, with his pace and trickery proving too much for the Spartak back four. Grabbed an assist for Firmino's goal and scored a stunning goal of his own after the interval after a deep cross from James Milner in what was a pretty full-proof performance from the Senegalese international.
Mohamed Salah – 8
Had a great chance to put Liverpool 4-0 up in the first forty-five, blazing his shot high and wide of the bar. Salah's movement is arguably his best asset and the Egyptian proved a real menace to the Spartak defence, interchanging well with Mane and Firmino.
Roberto Firmino – 8
Set the ball rolling for Liverpool with some brilliant movement in the build-up to the penalty shout. Firmino's interchanging of positions with Salah gave Liverpool an extra edge going forward and the Brazilian was more than deserving of a goal that saw him equal his tally from the whole of last season.


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Car Accidents in can be traumatic as well as harmful.
The process of recovering, both physically and economically, can take time and pose a series of new difficulties.
Proof needed for your Car Accident case in Washington Park
The initial step you should take after being in a Car Accident is to seek medical attention at a hospital or with a medical professional in Illinois.
Once you are able to, start gathering evidence to substantiate your injuries and show that you were not at fault for the auto accident.
Some primary pieces of evidence include, but are not limited to: copies of the police report, names and information of witnesses, copies of traffic citations, photographs of the damage to your car, and medical records of your injuries.
Once you are able to, start gathering evidence to substantiate your injuries and show that you were not at fault for the auto accident.
Lawyers Can Advise You With Your Car Accident in Washington Park Illinois
If you have been involved in a Car Accident that has left you injured or without work, the last thing that you want to do is deal with an insurance company that doesn't want to pay you what you deserve. You should contact a veteran Washington Park Lawyer who specializes in Car Accident cases. These professionals are adept at dealing with insurance companies, and will help their clients get the money they deserve.


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Suspect Arrested For Georgetown Robbery
June 25, 2020/
A man faces charges in connection with a robbery in Georgetown.
Police say a person sitting in his vehicle on North Race Street early Sunday morning was approached by a suspect who pulled him from the vehicle. The victim was held by his throat as the suspect removed some cash and the victim's cellphone before he left the scene.
26-year-old Luis Bautista-Tax was identified as a suspect. He was arrested without incident Tuesday at a nearby apartment building.
Bautista-Tax is charged with robbery, extortion and conspiracy. After arraignment, he was released on $12,000 bond.


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2020 Crayon Shin-chan Anime Film's Trailer Reveals April 24 Debut
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The official website for the Crayon Shin-chan anime films began streaming a trailer and a teaser video on Saturday for Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Gekitotsu! Rakuga Kingdom to Hobo Yonin no Yūsha (Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Crash! Rakuga Kingdom and Almost Four Heroes), the 28th film in the series. The videos reveal that the film will open in Japan on April 24.
The film's story features a "magical crayon," and centers around a floating kingdom called Rakuga Kingdom (the name is a pun on the word "rakugaki" meaning "scribbling"). The kingdom gets its energy from scribbles, but lately the scribbles are decreasing and the kingdom is in danger of collapsing. To save the country, the military start forcing humans to scribble.
Takahiko Kyōgoku (Land of the Lustrous, Love Live! School idol project, GATE) is directing the film, and Ryō Takada (Meow Meow Japanese History) is writing the script. Shinei Animation, TV Asahi, ADK, and Futabasha are credited for production.
The previous film in the franchise, Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Shinkon Ryokō Hurricane ~Ushinawareta Hiroshi~ (Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Honeymoon Hurricane, Lost Hiroshi), opened in Japan on April 19. The film ranked at #3 at the box office in its opening weekend.
Sources: Crayon Shin-chan anime films' website, Anime! Anime! (高橋克則)


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5:1 | ow Naaman captaine of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the Lord had giuen deliuerance vnto Syria: He was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. | |
5:2 | And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captiue out of the land of Israel a litle maid, & she waited on Naamans wife. | |
5:3 | And shee saide vnto her mistresse, Would God my lord were with the Prophet that is in Samaria, for hee would recouer him of his leprosie. | |
5:4 | And one went in, and tolde his lord, saying, Thus and thus said the mayd that is of the land of Israel. | |
5:5 | And the king of Syria said, Goe to, Goe, and I will send a letter vnto the king of Israel. And hee departed, and tooke with him ten talents of siluer, and sixe thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiment. | |
5:6 | And hee brought the letter to the king of Israel, saying, Now when this letter is come vnto thee, behold, I haue therewith sent Naaman my seruant to thee, that thou mayest recouer him of his leprosie. | |
5:7 | And it came to passe when the king of Israel had read the letter, that he rent his clothes, and said, Am I God, to kill and to make aliue, that this man doeth send vnto me, to recouer a man of his leprosie? Wherefore consider, I pray you, and see how he seeketh a quarrell against me. | |
5:8 | And it was so when Elisha the man of God had heard, that the king of Israel had rent his clothes, that he sent to the king, saying, Wherefore hast thou rent thy clothes? Let him come now to mee, and he shall know that there is a Prophet in Israel. | |
5:9 | So Naaman came with his horses, and with his charet, and stood at the doore of the house of Elisha. | |
5:10 | And Elisha sent a messenger vnto him, saying, Goe and wash in Iordane seuen times, and thy flesh shall come againe to thee, and thou shalt be cleane. | |
5:11 | But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and saide, Beholde, I thought, He will surely come out to me and stand, and call on the Name of the Lord his God, and strike his hand ouer the place, and recouer the leper. | |
5:12 | Are not Abana and Pharpar, riuers of Damascus, better then all the waters of Israel? May I not wash in them, and be cleane? So he turned, and went away in a rage. | |
5:13 | And his seruants came neere and spake vnto him, and said, My father, if the Prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not haue done it? How much rather then, when hee saith to thee, Wash and be cleane? | |
5:14 | Then went he downe, and dipped himselfe seuen times in Iordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came againe like vnto the flesh of a litle childe, and he was cleane. | |
5:15 | And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, take a blessing of thy seruant. | |
5:16 | But he said, As the Lord liueth, before whom I stand, I will receiue none: And hee vrged him to take it, but he refused. | |
5:17 | And Naaman said, Shall there not then, I pray thee, be giuen to thy seruant two mules burden of earth? for thy seruant wil henceforth offer neither burnt offering, nor sacrifice vnto other gods, but vnto the Lord. | |
5:18 | In this thing the Lord pardon thy seruant, that when my master goeth into the house of Rimmon to worship there, and hee leaneth on my hand, and I bow myselfe in the house of Rimmon: when I bow downe my selfe in the house of Rimmon, the Lord pardon thy seruant in this thing. | |
5:19 | And he said vnto him, Go in peace. So he departed from him, a litle way. | |
5:20 | But Gehazi the seruant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiuing at his hands that which hee brought: but as the Lord liueth, I wil runne after him, and take somewhat of him. | |
5:21 | So Gehazi followed after Naaman: and when Naaman saw him running after him, hee lighted downe from the charet to meet him, and said, Is all well? | |
5:22 | And he said, All is well: my master hath sent me, saying, Behold, euen now there be come to mee from mount Ephraim two yong men, of the sonnes of the Prophets: Giue them, I pray thee, a talent of siluer, and two changes of garments. | |
5:23 | And Naaman said, Bee content, take two talents: and hee vrged him, and bound two talents of siluer in two bags, with two changes of garments, and layde them vpon two of his seruants, and they bare them before him. | |
5:24 | And when he came to the towre, he tooke them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house, and hee let the men goe, and they departed. | |
5:25 | But he went in, and stood before his master: and Elisha said vnto him, Whence commest thou, Gehazi? And hee said, Thy seruant went no whither. | |
5:26 | And he said vnto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned againe from his charet to meete thee? Is it a time to receiue money, and to receiue garments, and Oliue yards, and Uineyards, and sheepe, and oxen, and men seruants, and mayd seruants? | |
5:27 | The leprosie therefore of Naaman shall cleaue vnto thee, and vnto thy seede for euer: And hee went out from his presence a leper as white as snow. |


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A galvanized paint bucket or kettle circa 1940's - 1960's. This decorator's essential comes complete with a sturdy handle, showcasing genuine character.
- Covered in layers of multicoloured paint, this piece exudes a rustic charm that's impossible to replicate.
- With its rustic appearance, this piece effortlessly complements various decor styles.
Beyond its decorative appeal, it serves as an excellent planter. Alternatively, transform it into a unique stationery holder, blending functionality with vintage aesthetics to elevate your workspace.
In good vintage condition with wear and tear appropriate for age and use (no holes). Covered in years of paint build up.
Height 13 cm x Diameter 16 cm
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The approved location of a bench/table installation or tree planting site depends on proposed future development within a park, the location of underground utilities, and other site restrictions. Some parks may already be at capacity and therefore a space may not be available. The Parks Planner will review the proposed location with Parks Operations prior to approval.
For 10-year dedications, the term begins once the commemorative feature is installed. If you wish to renew a bench or table dedication after the 10 years run out, payment must be made for the cost for replacing and maintaining, the bench or table at the then-prevailing rate.
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Attention passengers, it's time for an unforgettable trip. The Exchanging Glances project is organizing a photo tour: a series of exhibitions in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte, with images of some of the most famous cities in Brazil and Canada.
The goal of Crossed Looks is to encourage the exchange and rapprochement between both cultures. The idea is to always invite a Brazilian to photograph in Canada and a Canadian to photograph in Brazil. The result can be seen in a special exhibition and in the publication of a photo book.
The cities photographed until today were: São Paulo-Montreal, Vancouver-Florianópolis, Brasília-Ottawa and Rio de Janeiro-Toronto.
The photographers are the Brazilians Renato Negrão (Montreal), Miguel Schmitt (Vancouver), Kazuo Obubo (Ottawa), Ana Rodrigues (Toronto); and the Canadians Luc Dubois (São Paulo), Brian Noppè (Florianópolis), Daniel Sanford (Brasília) and Robert DiVito (Rio de Janeiro).
Check out the exhibitions:
Brazil-Canada Photographic Exhibition
Exchanging Glances: Images of Two Cultures
Exchanging Glances on the São Paulo subway
The exhibitions, which in March already contemplated the Clínicas, Paraíso, Alto do Ipiranga, Sacomã, República and Luz stations are now reaching other points.
Locations: Vila Prudente (São Paulo-Montreal), Corinthians-Itaquera (Florianópolis-Vancouver) and Santa Cecília (Brasília-Ottawa) stations
Period: May 10 to 31, 2019
Free entrance – access may be subject to payment of subway ticket.
Brazil-Canada Photographic Exhibition at Casa Fiat de Cultura
Exchanging Glances: Images of Two Cultures
Location: Casa Fiat de Cultura
Address: Praça da Liberdade, 10 – Funcionários – Belo Horizonte – Minhas Gerais (MG)
Period: March 20 to May 19
Free entrance
Age suitability: Free
Time: from Tuesday to Friday – 10am to 9pm; Saturday, Sunday and holidays – 10am to 6pm.
Cities photographed: Brasília-Ottawa
Rio de Janeiro-Toronto Exchanging Glances
Location: Espaço Cultural CCR Barcas (area located in the boarding hall to Charitas)
Address: Praça XV de novembro S/N – Centro Rio de Janeiro – Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Period: due to the great success, it was extended from October 23, 2018 until May 31, 2019
Free entrance
Time: Station operating hours.
Cities photographed: Rio de Janeiro-Toronto
Rio de Janeiro-Toronto Exchanging Glances
Brookfield Place
181 Bay St, Toronto, ON M5J 2T3
Free entrance
All ages admitted
Opening: June 03 – Monday
Closing: June 21 – Friday


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11 December 2023
Entry Requirements
- For films we follow the entrance requirements established by the BBFC. More information on the film classifications can be found on the BBFC Website
- Detailed information about the different ratings can be found in this document BBFC Guidelines
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- Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the entire duration of their visit to the Regent. They should not be left alone in the building.
Cinema Tickets
- As of April 2023
- £9 Standard (17-59 Years Old)
- £8.50 Concessions – (Over 60's, Under 16's and Students with a valid Student Card, Blue Light Card Holders, or registered disabled)
- We accept CEA Cards both at the box office and on our website. When booking a CEA ticket online, please click 'Apply E-Ticket and Promotional Code' and enter your code in the box provided to bring up the CEA card option.
- If you require a carer to attend the venue, please let us know when booking your tickets and we will arrange a carers discount. These tickets are only available via the Box Office, in person or over the phone on 01202 499199
Live Events, Specialist Cinema & Broadcasts are priced individually.
- If a performance offers concessions tickets, it applies to the following guests: aged over 60, under 16, and for students with a valid Student Card, or registered disabled.
- If you require a carer to attend the venue, please let us know when booking your tickets and we will arrange a carers discount. These tickets are only available via the Box Office, in person or over the phone on 01202 499199
Food and Drink
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- Cafe located in the Mid Foyer, Bar in the Upper Foyer and Circle Bar located half way up the circle stairs. Not all bars are open for every showing.
- We have wonderful selection of refreshments at our Cafe and Foyer Bar
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S7 - E1Ep 1: Man Down!
Captain Lee and his returning crew, Kate and Ashton, are joined by six new crew members aboard luxury M/Y Valor, as they travel to South East Asia to explore the exotic waters of Thailand. Kate faces challenges with new chef, Kevin, as first time bosun Ashton tries to maneuver his way around managing a crew of his own. Kevin stresses about preparing a high stakes charter guest dinner and the added pressure seems to be too much for him to stomach.
Aired: 10/07/2019


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California's Slow Rollout of Rental Assistance Leaves Tenants at Risk
California's plan to pay back rent accumulated during the pandemic has been extremely slow to roll out, the Orange County Register reports.
The state has set aside $5.2 billion for rental assistance, with an additional $2 billion set aside to help with unpaid utility bills. However, the OC Register reports that only about 27,000 households 一 less than a fifth of the total applications 一 have received rental assistance.
Tenants and landlords alike complain that the assistance is too difficult to obtain. Some have been waiting for months to see whether their application was approved, with one tenant reporting that they had to re-submit the same document eight times. There has also been confusion about the programs tenants are eligible for, as income requirements vary between local and state programs.
And even if cities and the state were able to effectively disburse aid, there isn't enough of it to go around. Los Angeles received applications from more than 100,000 Angelenos seeking $530 million, despite the city only having $481.5 million for the program. So far, the city has only allocated 11% of its funds.
L.A. City Councilman Kevin de Leon criticized the slow rollout, claiming it would take 18 months for the city to give out all of its assistance. "Tens of thousands of people are on the cusp of … homelessness, all because of a bureaucracy that is too slow to process paperwork, too slow to get emergency relief to people facing eviction," de Leon said at a news conference.
But it's not just California: Rent relief has been slow nationwide as there have been reported setbacks in New York, New Jersey and Washington. KATU News, for instance, reports that Oregon has only given out $20 million of the $200 million in its rental assistance program.
How to Build Low Emission American Homes
Low emission American homes are on the horizon after the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced its efforts to accelerate the deployment of net-zero energy, The Guardian reports.
The Biden administration had previously made plans to largely decarbonize energy by 2035. But in light of the new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, and estimates showing that American make up 20% of the planet's emissions, the White House stated that it would need to increase solar deployment at a rate three or four times faster than the current rate. Part of the administration's plan includes increasing the affordability of solar panels, through which, when working in conjunction with home batteries, excess energy can be stored and used during blackouts.
There will also be smaller changes implemented as incandescent lightbulbs and gas stoves will be replaced by LEDs and electric induction stovetops. Insulation will be another key point as new designs for water heaters, furnaces and air conditioning units that can work off of clean electricity are being rolled out. Heat pumps that have the power to heat and cool homes at a rate four times greater than a gas-powered version will also be installed in basements or outside homes.
These new additions will cost about $70,000 for the average American home, some of which could be paid for through home weatherization funds being debated in the infrastructure bill.
St. Paul Votes to Eliminate Parking Minimums
The St. Paul City Council has voted 6-1 to eliminate parking minimums. Local officials said the initiative would make it easier to build housing in the city and encourage residents to rely on methods of transportation aside from their cars.
The sole opposing vote, the Star Tribune reports, came from Councilwoman Jane Prince, who represents a district that has fewer options for public transportation or biking.
"Before we start talking about the sort of magic of getting people out of their cars and into transit, we need to look at the very inequitable service differences that exist in this city," said Prince. The Highland District Council's Transportation Committee agreed, arguing that the council should reduce minimums instead of eliminating them altogether.
Sustain St. Paul, a local organization advocating for better housing, low-carbon transportation and sustainable land use, says that parking minimums decrease housing affordability, adding an average of $142 per month to the rent of a St. Paul tenant. Using less space for parking also means more space for homes, which would contribute to the economic vitality of the city.
Now, developers of buildings larger than 20,000 square feet or 25 units are expected to offer bike parking, subsidized transit passes or other mitigation measures to offset limited parking.
This article is part of Backyard, a newsletter exploring scalable solutions to make housing fairer, more affordable and more environmentally sustainable. Subscribe to our weekly Backyard newsletter.
Solcyre (Sol) Burga was an Emma Bowen Foundation Fellow with Next City for summer 2021. Burga graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in political science and journalism in May of 2022. As a Newark native and immigrant, she hopes to elevate the voices of underrepresented communities in her work.


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Following President Donald Trump's announcement that he would strip federal grant money from sanctuary states and cities, this happened Thursday night:
Miami-Dade Mayor drops sanctuary policy. Right decision. Strong! https://t.co/MtPvaDC4jM
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 26, 2017
BREAKING: Miami-Dade @MayorGimenez, citing @POTUS order, signs memo undoing county's status as immigrant "sanctuary" https://t.co/s8BdkG8CJo
— Patricia Mazzei (@PatriciaMazzei) January 26, 2017
BREAKING NEWS: Miami-Dade orders jails to comply with Trump crackdown on 'sanctuary' counties https://t.co/nYjzvQJ4fW pic.twitter.com/ZgYWALTHWr
— South Beach Times (@SouthBeachTimes) January 26, 2017
Miami-Dade was not the only place to have a change of heart:
Trump exec order cuts funding to Sanctuary Cities. @MayorPugh50 says Baltimore "welcoming" city for immigrants..not "Sanctuary" pic.twitter.com/OdQpIPh2AV
— Jayne Miller (@jemillerwbal) January 25, 2017
Other places still bitterly clinging to their sanctuary city label include San Fransisco:
Today, we're confirming our sanctuary city status. #SF https://t.co/Hiw9V92Q9d
— Mayor Ed Lee (@mayoredlee) January 25, 2017
My statement re: the President's executive orders on a border wall & immigration enforcement: pic.twitter.com/SxloPEmpwz
— Greg Stanton (@gregstantonaz) January 25, 2017
New York City:
New York has always been a city of immigrants. The president's executive order doesn't change that. pic.twitter.com/krUAqeZIkL
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) January 26, 2017
As I told @HallieJackson, fighting Pres. Trump's unconstitutional orders on immigration is a moral issue. We won't be coerced by this admin. pic.twitter.com/wSGbtG0JZx
— Ed Murray (@MayorEdMurray) January 26, 2017
… and Chicago:
"You are safe…you are supported."
Mayor Rahm Emanuel explains why Chicago will always be a #SanctuaryCity:pic.twitter.com/VD27A9fcnD
— Splinter (@splinter_news) January 25, 2017
Meanwhile, in Texas:
Productive phone call today with U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly about securing the border. Meaningful action is coming.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 26, 2017
Michelle Malkin issued a correction to the Miami Herald:
You mean *illegal* immigrant sanctuary, @miamiherald ==> https://t.co/Q7I0ohXxXU
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) January 26, 2017


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A vegan is a strict vegetarian who does not eat any dairy products or eggs. Most vegans do not eat honey. So what is it that Vegans eat? A well balanced vegan diet can provide all the essential nutrients you require and shares the same health advantages as a vegetarian diet.
The vegan diet is gaining popularity, and there are many fans of the Vegan lifestyle too.
Health Benefits of a Vegan Lifestyle
More people visit their doctors often nowadays. Millions are spent on medicines, doctor's fees, and other hospital bills annually. Illnesses and diseases increase in frequency at the workforce, and industrial companies lose a lot in profit. Heart-attacks are fast becoming rampant in affluent societies, and most often, it brings grief to families. Mortality rates soar because of too much consumption of foods rich in fat.
Our food nowadays is no longer safe. Almost all our food is processed. Most meals are loaded with monosodium glutamate, aspartame, and other toxic chemicals that cause cancers, tumors, and other diseases.
The meat we buy from the markets is no longer safe, as well. Beef, chicken, and fish are sprayed with chemicals to keep them fresh. Some of these reach our kitchen double dead, i.e., they were dead already before they were butchered for sale in the markets.
Growth hormones are injected into animals and fowls, and consumers ingest them into their system. Take the cow as an example. They are infused with a recombinant bovine growth hormone. Their feeds are mixed with chemicals and powdered carcasses of sick animals, thus the notorious mad cow disease. Chicken is not safe, too — their feeds are loaded with chemicals. And the fish we eat comes from the waters polluted with sewage from industrial plants, and with human wastes, and with dead animals.
Our safe alternative is to go vegan. Light protein from plants can be easily digested and absorbed by the body. Fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals essential to good health. Plentiful benefits can be obtained in eating raw fruits, grains, and legumes.
Environmental Benefits of A Vegan Lifestyle
Veganism is a lifestyle that revolves around restraint from the use or ingestion of animal products and avoiding products that have been tested on animals. People become vegans for a variety of reasons – some do it to support animal rights, some for health reasons, or moral, ethical, and even religious reasons. The amount you pay at the grocery store to purchase a fresh turkey, beef, or lamb isn't the only price you're paying for the product. Indeed, the environmental cost of consuming animal products is pretty high.
The animal cruelty involved in raising animals as food and clothing items is extreme. You wouldn't treat your animal companion as a food and clothing source, and farmed animals shouldn't be treated any differently.
Fabrics that are also suitable for a Vegan lifestyle include those made from:
- Acrylic
- Bamboo
- Cashmilon
- Chenille
- Cotton
- Hemp
- Jute
- Linen
- Lyocell
- Nettle fabric
- Nylon
- Pleather
- Polar fleece/microfiber
- Polyester
- Rayon
- Satin
- 'peace silk.'
- Soya fabric
- Velcro, viscose and voile
- Velvet
If you are looking for some vegan gear for your travel or biking purpose, do have a look at https://veganliftz.com/best-vegan-motorcycle-gear/.
The agricultural animal industry has a massive negative impact on the environment as a whole. Desertification, soil erosion, contaminated groundwater, and greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change are but a few concerns that result from raising animals – specifically beef – solely for food purposes.
Furthermore, the industry is a massive setback to remedying the concern of world hunger. Just consider this: animal agriculture is responsible for 20-30% of all freshwater consumption in the world. Additionally, livestock or feed used to nourish livestock occupies 1/3 of the Earth's ice-free land. If demand for meat was to reduce dramatically, much of the resources used to produce animal products could instead be distributed to populations in need.
There are plenty of alternatives to using animal products! So why wouldn't you use them instead?


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Dedicated to the memory of all the men and women of the Bridgnorth area who died during the two World Wars.
Thomas Cooper was born at Chetton where he was baptised on 28th October, 1883. He was the son of Edward Cooper, a labourer, and his wife Mary. By 1891 Thomas was living in Ditton Priors with his grandparents, Elisha and Mary Cartwright.
In 1901, at the age of 17, Thomas was working as a cowman at Racecourse Farm, Tasley. By 1911, still single, he was back with his grandparents at Bent Lane, Ditton Priors working as a horse driver.
Thomas may already have been a soldier at the start of the war. If not, he volunteered very early as he arrived in France on 5th February, 1915. He served with the 2nd King's Shropshire Light Infantry. Thomas was killed in action at Ypres three months later on 9th May, at the Battle of Frezenberg Ridge. The Battalion History tells the story:
On the night of the 8th of May the battalion was ordered to hold the trenches from Bellewaerde Farm to the Railway. As this line proved to be too extensive, a portion of it, on the left, was occupied by a battalion of the Royal Fusiliers. On the 9th about 6 a.m. the enemy started shelling our line and continued until 2 p.m., all firing then ceased for about half an hour, when it suddenly recommenced with increased intensity working systematically up and down the line. Soon after four o'clock the shelling developed into an absolute furnace of fire. For twenty minutes this rain of shells continued. Shells of every description, from "Jack Johnsons" to 9-pounders, fell in and about our trenches. Suddenly it ceased. It was obvious that an infantry attack was coming, and an order to clean rifles was passed along.
Almost at once a line of Germans appeared over the crest of the hill some 250 yards in front. This line was followed by a second and then a third. On they came, shoulder to shoulder, their lines stretching right across the front. The troops hailed this apparition with deep satisfaction; here at last was something they could deal with. The enemy was met with a heavy and accurate fire. His lines melted away, some lay down, some turned and ran. Then it was seen that many of the enemy were wearing British uniform, and these came on shouting to our men. The battalion took no notice, but continued to Fire. The Royal Fusiliers, however, ceased firing, though only for some twenty seconds, but it was twenty seconds valuable time lost.
The enemy rallied and came on again over the ridge. He was again met by a heavy fire, which he could not face, but turning round fled in disorder. This brought to an end a really satisfactory infantry fight, which made up to the troops for a great deal of their sufferings under the appalling bombardment they had endured. [Wood pp.81-82]
Private Thomas Cooper, 6713 KSLI, is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. He was awarded the Victory and British Medals and the 1915 Star.
This memorial has mostly been compiled from official sources. It would be good to be able to expand it with more personal material - memories, stories, photos, etc. If you have any suitable material or any corrections please contact Greg. For news of updates follow @BridgnorthHeros on Twitter.


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Alborada del gracioso
by Max Derrickson
Maurice Ravel
(Born in Cibourne, Basses-Pyrénées, France in 1875; died in Paris in 1937)
It seemed for a few decades across the turn of the 20th Century that the only composers writing Classically-styled "Spanish" music were non-Spaniards: there were Glinka and Rimsky-Korsakov of Russia; Lalo, Bizet, Chabrier, Debussy, and Ravel of France; as well as others. In a world enchanted by the "exotic," Spanish music did indeed seem intoxicating with its dance rhythms and wailing songs of the flamenco, the dazzling guitar music, the unconquerable summoning of duende (an earthy, sensuous, spirit-filled style of Spanish performance) in its music. Most of these non-Spanish composers were merely imagining "Spanish" style works, but Ravel had genuine experience, as his mother was Basque, spoke Spanish fluently, had lived many years in Madrid, and had bathed young Maurice in Spanish song and dance from the moment he could hear. And it gave him no end of pleasure to write in the Spanish style throughout his career, leaving with us so many masterpieces. Many of these pieces were first written for piano, as indeed were Rapsodie espagnole and Alborada del gracioso. Then, as the master orchestrator that he was, he transformed each into an orchestral marvel.
Alborada del gracioso
In 1900 Ravel joined a group of avant-garde artists called Les Apaches, meaning "hooligans," led by his virtuoso pianist friend Ricardo Viñes. In 1905, he completed a suite of five piano character vignettes, called Miroirs (Mirrors), each dedicated to one of the Apaches and the suite as a whole was premiered in 1906 by none other than the lead hooligan himself, Viñes.
In 1918 Ravel orchestrated two pieces from this suite, Une barque sur L'océan (A boat on the Ocean) and Alborada del gracioso. Alborada was dedicated to his fellow Apache, Michel-Dimitri Calvocoressi, a polyglot who wrote music criticism in five languages and was most noteworthy, musically, for helping Serge Diaghilev start his Ballet Russe in Paris (which opened the door to the genius ballets of Stravinsky), and, academically, for his volumes on Mussorgsky. Ravel's dedication of Alborada to this particular man, Calvocoressi, was the mother of all "send-ups" – a grand […]
"Alborada" typically means "morning music," with its earliest use as signals to lovers at daybreak to warn them before being caught in their passions. "Del gracioso" means "of the buffoon" – in this way casting Calvocoressi as the bumbling, unwanted lover, who hopes that the morning music will […]
Where Ravel makes everything shine is in the mastery of the orchestral […] Beginning with the guitar-like sounds of pizzicato strings and harp, the music soon gives us a wonderful lilting woodwind theme hinting at the hope of conquest – the bassoon (buffoon) soon troddles into a moment imagining himself as Hero, with mighty brass […] lifting the curtains to peek out at the approaching sunrise, with misty dawn string harmonics, colorful pecks and tinkles in the percussion, and then back to his pining. The moment passes and Ravel begins […] It is perhaps one of Ravels most colorful and humorous works of all his masterpieces.


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Penn National Gaming has documented its expected preliminary Q2 operating revenue, alongside a proposed private offering of $400m senior notes, subject to market and other conditions, the proceeds of which would be utilised for general corporate purposes.
The gaming operator, which boasts 41 properties across 19 states, is anticipating revenue during the three months ending June 30, 2021, to fall in the $1.4bn to $1.55bn range, with consolidated adjusted expected to be between $540m to $580m.
The group, whose casino properties contain 50,000 gaming machines, 1,300 table games and 8,800 hotel rooms, says that it believes the year-over-year and sequential improvement highlights a continued trend for strong demand, as well as underscoring "our ability to drive sustainable margin improvement".
Furthermore, PNG added: "The midpoint of our expected revenue and adjusted EBITDAR ranges reflect a quarterly sequential improvement of 18 per cent and 25 per cent, respectively, and adjusted EBITDAR margin improvement of 220 basis points.
"When compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019, we expect revenue, adjusted EBITDAR and adjusted EBITDAR margin to increase by 10 per cent, 32 per cent, and 625 basis points, respectively."
Last month, the group secured a trifecta of acquisitions, which upon the establishment of Penn Game Studios, an in-house content development team focused on creating exclusive igaming content for its customers.
As a result, the company has also moved to purchase HitPoint Studios and its spun-off real money gaming company LuckyPoint, which will be integrated into PNG's wholly-owned interactive division, Penn Interactive.
HitPoint is an independent game design and development studio founded in Massachusetts in 2008, with LuckyPoint created in 2019 to focus on real-money game development and the creation and operation of a remote gaming server
Furthermore, PNG also received final approval from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to acquire the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville.


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Effective December 1, 2020, Care Compare replaces eight health care-specific websites, such as Nursing Home Compare and Hospice Compare.[1] Users of the new website, https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/, must type in the city or zip code and provider type to get information about specific health care providers. While the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that all information from the prior websites is available at Care Compare, the site's uniform format looks different from the old sites and some information previously available on Nursing Home Compare may be difficult to find. In addition, CMS announced that on January 27, 2021, it will update publicly available nursing home information on surveys and quality measures, which had been frozen since March 2020.
Care Compare
Nursing Home Compare included links to focused infection control surveys and COVID-19-related data reported by nursing facilities to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Links to these sources of information are now on the bottom right-hand corner of Care Compare through a link called "What's New?"
To find information about Special Focus Facilities and candidates, users of Care Compare must now go to "resources and information" at the bottom of the Care Compare page, click on Nursing Homes, and then click on "View a list of nursing homes that have a history of poor care and may need increased oversight and enforcement" (which gets users to the Special Focus Facility website, https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/CertificationandComplianc/downloads/sfflist.pdf).
Updates on Nursing Home Information
Publicly available information on nursing homes has been frozen since March 2020, when CMS suspended standard and complaint surveys[2] and waived requirements that facilities report staffing information and resident assessment data (which are used to construct quality measures) to CMS.[3] In June, CMS reinstated the requirement that facilities report staffing information, with the second quarter in calendar year 2020.[4] In August, CMS instructed states to resume all surveys as soon as they had the resources to do so.[5] Many facilities apparently submitted assessment data during the reporting waiver.
On December 4, CMS announced that it will resume calculating and reporting on Care Compare health inspections, incorporating information from focused infection control surveys, and quality measures.[6]
Dec. 10, 2020 – T. Edelman
[1] CMS, "Updates to the Nursing Home Compare website and Five Star Quality Rating System," QSO 21-06-NH (Dec. 4, 2020), at https://www.cms.gov/tiles/document/qso-21-06-nh.pdf
[2] CMS, "Suspension of Survey Activities," QSO-20-12-All (Mar. 4, 2020), https://www.cms.gov/files/document/qso-20-12-all.pdf; CMS, "Prioritization of Survey Activities," QSO-20-20-All (Mar. 20, 2020), https://www.cms.gov/files/document/qso-20-20-allpdf.pd
[3] CMS, "COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers" (Mar. 28, 2020, updated Dec. 1, 2020), https://www.cms.gov/files/document/summary-covid-19-emergency-declaration-waivers.pdf
[4] CMS, "Changes to Staffing Information and Quality Measures Posted on the Nursing Home Compare website and Five Star Quality Rating System due to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency," QSO 20-34-NH (Jun. 25, 2020), https://www.cms.gov/files/document/qso-20-34-nh.pdf
[5] CMS, "Enforcement Cases Held during the Prioritization Period and Revised Survey Prioritization," QSO 20-35-ALL (Aug. 17, 2020), https://www.cms.gov/files/document/qso-20-35-all.pdf
[6] CMS, "Updates to the Nursing Home Compare website and Five Star Quality Rating System," QSO 21-06-NH (Dec. 4, 2020), at https://www.cms.gov/tiles/document/qso-21-06-nh.pdf


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Saturday, May 8, 2010
You're In the Army Now! Immigration Woes of Military Families
Julia Preston of the N.Y. Times writes about the thousands of people in the military who have spouses or close relatives who are undocumented. Many of those service members have hit a legal dead in regularizing the immigration status of those relatives due to 1996 amendments to the U.S. immigration laws.


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OCT 2, 2021: We are treating Birdie and Burton for symptoms of Feline Herpesvirus (very common URI). They got it from their mama.
SEP 25, 2021: We experienced the tragic reality of cat overpopulation today, as we lost Mora's first born kitten. Blossom had a congenital heart defect which caused her heart to fail. Birdie and Burton are doing well.
SEP 18, 2021: Mora gave birth to three beautiful TYPE B kittens! Mom and babies are doing well so far.
Weight chart: https://tinyurl.com/2vx7ywyu
SEP 14, 2021: We trapped feral catermelons Mora and Shiner from our River cats colony so they can give birth for the last time in our care. The two have an incredibly close bond. Both cats have type B blood, which puts their kittens at risk of a fatal blood type mismatch, called neonatal isoerythrolysis (the same as Pomelo). In the wild, kittens with different blood types would not survive. Thankfully, we will be able to provide intensive intervention during delivery and for the first 24 hours afterward that will save their lives. Meet the River cats: http://tinykittens.com/river
Please keep in mind Mora and Shiner are feral cats, which means they have not interacted with humans until this point. While we do everything possible to reduce stress, we know we can't completely eliminate it. They are definitely scared. Because we will have to blood type each kitten as it is born, we will need to push a bit harder than normal to try to build their confidence with humans as much as possible prior to the onset of labor. It's going to be stressful for all of us, but everything we are doing has a reason and is in the best interest of the cat.
JUN 11, 2021: Feral rescue cat Pomelo gave birth to seven beautiful, blood type mismatched kittens. One was stillborn. Watch the birth and read about the situation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URwk_u4b_t0
Pom Pom's weight chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rRT15qCtqF_3Lj2vancTAmlFwSz9_5MwP29juhq4muU/edit?usp=sharing
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APR 3, 2021: Sushi's family loved her very much, but when circumstances changed and they were unable to find housing that allowed pets, they were forced to give her up. The shortage of pet-friendly, affordable housing in our area is a huge problem, and seems to have gotten even worse with the pandemic.
Our hearts break for everyone affected by these situations, but we are very happy to be able to help by providing the best possible care to Sushi and her babies, and making sure they are all spayed and neutered before adopting them into loving homes.
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