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How to find an online casino with a guarantee of payment of winnings?
Every client of online casino has been searching for a reliable institution for a long time, in which he will never have problems with withdrawing funds or deliberately delaying it. Sometimes in order to find such a reliable service you have to sort out a few "gray" options. What should I look for when choosing? In fact, you can check a whole series of casinos in elementary ways and get as much information as possible about it.
To learn by brute force in this case is not necessary and not necessary! Most casinos, which have been working for decades, are interested in developing a high level of loyalty in players and teaching them to play in their institution. This is extremely beneficial in order to generate a constant influx of profits. Therefore, you can rely on such services in many cases. A list of top gambling sites can be found at this link. p.s. sometimes there are lining, which are often associated with the actions of hired management. To know about these situations, it is worth reading the blogs of good authors – players who know the casino from the inside and played there a lot. Also, feedback on the forums can often prompt that on a good resource at the moment something is going wrong.
A large selection of games as an indicator of quality A good external indicator is the availability of a sufficient number of gambling on the site. To generate this amount, casinos have to consistently purchase such games from providers and install on their own resources. If the service is sufficient for this money, it means that as a basis it takes work for a long-term perspective, therefore it has no interest in deceiving its clients. The popularity of any casino is impossible without regular payment of money on winnings. After all, each player expects this, and not just bright games and brilliant slots. In addition to external indicators, internal ones are also important. Already directly on the site you can see how many players are playing in tournaments, how popular are the bonuses. If casinos take bonuses and often win back them, then it does not seek to completely block the player the opportunity to win this bonus. That is, it will be ready to honestly pay money not only on bonuses, but also on other winnings. Also an excellent indicator for any casino should be considered a close cooperation with agencies that are engaged in checking gambling companies for honesty and publish reports about it. These are, as a rule, independent auditing companies of international level, which have been operating for twenty years.


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Historical mural of Oregon, Il circa 1900. 32′ x 8′. Installed on the north wall of Midland States Bank on Route 2 in downtown Oregon, Il. Created in the fall of 2010.
I received this commission after being back to Illinois less than a year. An interesting time. I was 6 months married to my 2nd husband and had been diagnosed with breast cancer. While working in a warehouse painting this, I was getting radiation treatments forty-five minutes away and looking for a new home an hour and a half away. The new husband was being relocated for his job.
I was extremely grateful for the opportunity to research historical archived photographs of the town at Northern Illinois University and came up with the idea of an old postcard while researching. It depicts the old wooden covered railroad bridge across the Rock River, a family or two playing in the river under what would become Lowden State Park. The tree was the "Eagle's Nest" Tree that a group of visual and performing artists named themselves that came out to Oregon every summer. This artist colony was established by the American Sculptor Lorado Taft. They spent the summer on the property of a Chicago lawyer whose mansion is depicted lower right corner and where they found that gnarly tree. The group painted plein aire as you see on the bottom left corner, held classes, and performed plays. At the end of the summer, the troupe would dress up and parade through town on their way to pay the lawyer the rent for the use of his land. They'd walk up to him and pay him his big fee…a whole dollar! After the lawyer died, the land and home was left to the state. The mansion became a boys home for a time, but was torn down in the 1970's. The land became Lowden. The 500 year old Eagle's Nest Tree fell during a high wind in 1972 and now lies in a garden of native plants at the Taft Campus there at Lowden.
The other characters in town were a bachelor club called "The Owls". They are the row of gentlemen you see in the lower middle. When one of the bachelors became engaged, they'd put him in a lady's dress and parade through town while he pushed a baby carriage with an oil painting of a baby in it. You'll find the betrothed standing far right. The painting still exists today at the local library where you can also find some of Lorado Taft's marquettes for sculptures he created.
Taft created the "Eternal Indian" sculpture also known as Blackhawk. A 50 foot concrete sculpture that stands on the bluff above those river bathers and near where our lady painter stood that day long ago.

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The Snowpark Schöneben is a high-class playground, no doubt! And that's also known within the shred-scene - Not only because of the given snow reliability, but also thanks to the fine setup presented every year. This year's kick-off was a blast, as Shredheads could already start their first sessions before Christmas up on Reschenpass! But the best is yet to come, as the Battle ROJal is back again on February 9, 2019!
Split up in the categories Men, Women and Groms you will be battling for the crown of Schöneben, and the cash, which is waiting for you! This year, the pot is filled up with a fair amount of 500€! But it's not just about the cash and the fame. Sick goodies from Pinetime and Amplifi are also ready for you to take home! All of that is completely free of any restrictions of participation or fees. Instead, you get to chill at the brand-new chill area with nice beats as well as delicious BBQ and drinks for free! Don't forget - since the event takes place in Italy, you are obliged to wear a helmet as usual!
Under the watchful eye of professional judges, you have the chance to earn some valuable QParks tour points for your moves.
In the course of the Free Spirit Best Trick Award you can win another 100€ cash. But not just that - the rider who can convince the judges with his sickest trick will enter the final voting at the end of the season, where the real jackpot is waiting! You can win a 1-week Surf Camp in the Free Spirit Hostel in Ecuador for two! Please find more information here.
Save your spot right away and register until February 8, 2019 at 06:00 p.m. HERE!
When What
09:00-10:15 Rider Registration & Training
10:15-10:30 Riders Meeting & Reshape
10:30-13:00 Qualification Runs
13:00-13:30 Break & Reshape
13:30-13:45 Riders Meeting
13:45-14:45 Final Runs
15:00 Prize-Giving
Sounds nice, right? The Battle ROJal 2019 is another guaranteed sick event on the Reschenpass. So better get your armor ready and be prepared to battle for the crown! To stay up-to-date, follow the Facebook and Instagram Pages of the QParks Tour. And if you want to know what's going on at Snowpark Schöneben, check out their website, Facebook and Instagram.


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By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister Betty M. Otto and her brother Carl G. Otto; and a nephew Marvin R. (Karolyn) Otto. She is survived by her husband of over 70 years Frank J. Maringo; her children Judith Ann (John) Waskowicz of Franklin Park, Frank M. (Bonnie) Maringo of Elizabeth, and Richard J. (Carol) Maringo of Mechanicsburg; grandchildren Lonnie (Chrissy Merling) and Katie Maringo, Danielle (Anthony) DiNinno and Dana Maringo, and Caz (Karen) and Talia Waskowicz; great grandchildren Isaac and Jaxon Maringo, Luca , Julian, and Amelia DiNinno; and her niece Tacy (Gary) Tucker. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083, where a blessing service will be held at noon Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. For online condolences please visit wwww.snyderfuneralservices.com
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Dorothy M. (Otto) Maringo please visit our Sympathy Store.
Originally published March 10, 2019.
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Keep your Qualifications up to date & brush up your Yachting CV!
Caroline Blatter 29 Jan 2018 Palma & Puerto Portals / New Zealand / Fort Lauderdale / St. Barth's / South Coast of England / The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / Antigua and Barbuda
With Spring around the corner, the next few weeks in February & March are the perfect time for crews to be brushing up on their skills prior to the start of the busy charter and Summer holiday season.
Several training centres have been highly recommended to us by Captains and Crews, providing a whole host of courses from STCW basic crew training to specialised courses in security, medical training and fire fighting – or anything from a PADI diving course to becoming a wine expert.
Kick start your career with entry level courses, keep on course with refreshers or advance your skills with a choice of new or upgraded qualifications at one of these training centres.
If you come across a good course, cookery school or training centre that deserves to be listed as a Captain's Recommended Service, please tell us about it by filling in this form – there's nothing better than personal recommendations!
Good luck….!
D & B Services We've had excellent feedback about D & B Services based in Antibes, who are both MCA & RYA accredited to run courses, including MCA approved STCW basics, Powerboat, GSK, HELM ECDIS, GMDSS GOC and the RYA Yachtmaster Practical, Ocean and Offshore.
Visit our dedicated page or have a look at their upcoming schedule for the next few weeks.
Antibes – Palma – Ft Lauderdale
Bluewater run courses in a variety of key locations including Antibes, Fort Lauderdale and Palma.
There's a course most weeks covering a vast array of subjects for every area of a yacht's operation.
Bluewater came highly recommended to us, visit our dedicated page for further contact details.
Antibes - St Maarten - Other bespoke locations
If you want to brush up your wine knowledge take a course with VSF Group. Well known and appreciated as expert wine suppliers, VSF offers Level 1 – 3 WSET wine courses for Chefs, Sous-Chefs, and Chief Stewardesses in Antibes and St Maarten. The Wine and Spirits Education Trust is a globally recognised examination body, meaning any candidate who passes one of these exams will receive an official qualification – a great addition to any yachting or hospitality CV. Visit our dedicated page to all VSF has to offer.
Club de Mar Medical
Dr. Johanna Clark is an experienced GP with an extensive background in occupational and travel medicine, as well as in medical education and health & safety. She and her team are MCA Approved Tutors and run MCA Approved Medical Courses most months.
Courses include Elementary First Aid, Medical First Aid, and Medical Care Onboard (Ship´s Captains) and Update.
The Practice received another round of enthusiastic feedback last year, with Captains and Crews saying: "CdM Medical are really great, especially for medical courses" "The Club de Mar Team really do go the extra mile" "The best medical course I have ever attended!"
Have a look at Club de Mar's enhanced page .
Palma - Southampton - Fort Lauderdale - Bespoke locations
MSOS (Medical Support Offshore) not only provides comprehensive medical support to yachts and their crews, but offers bespoke specialist medical classroom training in the UK and Ft Lauderdale as well as on board anywhere in the world, ranging from superyachts to family world cruises. Currently scheduled in Palma on 23rd February, 30th March & 27th April are EFA (Elementary First Aid), MFA (Medical First Aid), MC (Medical Care) and UMC (Update in Medical Care), all MCA approved.
MSOS come with a catalogue of recommendations to us, so have a look at MSOS's full listing or contact them to discuss your crew training requirements.
With a longstanding history of first class training, and the only centre of its kind in the world, Warsash Maritime Academy offers 150 accredited deck, engineering, interior and maritime training courses approved by various governing bodies. With a huge staff they run a vast selection of courses year long. Book early to avoid disappointment! Have a look at our dedicated page.
Ondeck, located in Falmouth Harbour, is an RYA & MCA accredited Maritime training centre, providing both practical and theoretical courses. It is the only training company able to offer facilities in both Southampton, UK and the Caribbean. Mile building instructional sailing trips plus all RYA courses and other short courses including PPR, VHF Radio, Powerboat level 2 and online navigation courses are just some of what's on offer. Have a look at their enhanced listing, they have a great quick course finder on their website!
Dive Centres in the Caribbean
There are many Training Centres recommended to us, so search this link to browse a location & Dive School that might work for you.
St Barths
Birdy Dive – St Barth Plongee offers everything from a first time dive experience to a full range of Courses.
As a qualified PADI Instructor, diving professionally since 1989 with a massive 5,000 + dives supervised, Birdy is THE man to go to if you are in this part of the world.
We receive fantastically positive feedback each year for this professional, charismatic and sensitive instructor, and the courses he runs. Visit his enhanced webpage for further details.
St Martin, French West Indies
Maritime School of the West Indies "A highly professional set up" and "An excellent crew training facility" are two of the Captains' comments we picked up this year for this respected training school located in Marina Royale in Marigot, St.Martin.
Despite the hurricane damage to the island the school with the first STCW 2010 course date on 11th December and courses running until May. There are also plenty of MCA approved courses from IYT Master of Yachts 200 Ton Offshore and Ocean to the Small Powerboat and RIB / Tender license and plenty of other standard and specialised courses. The school can be reached easily in the lagoon by dinghy or tender. Have a look at our dedicated page or contact them for their Winter schedule.
New Zealand
There are various opportunities for crew to attend more specialist superyacht training courses around Auckland. Please see those recommended to us here.


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Wide format printers are defined as those that can print on a surface more than 17 inches wide. These can go up to 100 inches and are referred to as super wide format printers or grand printers.
Wide format printers are ideal for banners and signage in situations where the use of screen printing isn't suitable or economical. This kind of printing is common in industries, and the difference between desktop printing and wide format printing is that the latter makes use of rolls of printing material as compared to individual sheets used in the former.
To get the best results when using wide format printers, you need to get the right kind of ink for the task. This ink comes in different types and colors; it depends upon you to choose what is suitable.
Color Density
One of the top aspects to look at when choosing the ink for the printer is the color density. Since you are printing on an exceptionally large surface, you need a high density so that each color stands out. Low color density is one of the reasons why you end up with giant signs that have unattractive and dull designs.
High color density also makes it possible to differentiate the colors on the signage. Each color should be able to represent a given aspect of the design. Elements need to come out clearly on the large surface.
Safe to Use
You also need to use ink that is safe for human use. These printers make use of a lot of ink, which means that if it is toxic, then the effects will be extensive. This is why it is just right that you go for a type of ink that doesn't produce toxic fumes, which can cause health issues among the staff.
Free Flowing Ink
One of the issues with low-quality inks is that it leads to nozzle clogging. Since in wide format printing a lot of ink is used, then choose one that flows freely, such as Eco-Solvent Ink. With so much ink dispersed in a short time, the risk of clogging is high, which can lead to damage to the print job, leading to losses.
It takes more than just having the right wide format printer to handle your print projects successfully. What you need is to pick the right kind of ink for the job as well. Take time to choose ink that makes the job faster and more efficient.


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Sonic Automotive's Q2 profit falls short of estimates
Sonic Automotive reported second-quarter earnings that fell short of Wall Street expectations as the company ramped up spending on its chain of used car dealerships.
The Charlotte-based auto dealer said it plans to roll out several new applications for its One Sonic One Experience sales model and will begin expanding its EchoPark used-car chain into new markets within a year.
In a securities filing Monday, Sonic said net income in the second quarter fell 45 percent to $14.8 million from the same period a year ago as the company's expenses rose. Revenue increased 3 percent to $2.4 billion.
The company's adjusted income from continuing operations of $23.4 million, or 46 cents a share, in the quarter that ended June 30, missed the consensus estimate from Bloomberg-surveyed analysts who had expected 47 cents a share. Included in this was $4.1 million in EchoPark-related expenses, the company said.
In the same quarter of 2014, Sonic's earnings were 44 cents a share, and it had spent $3.2 million on EchoPark operations.
The company said it reached a milestone last quarter of selling 100 pre-owned cars per store per month in stores that had been open at least a year. That helped boost quarterly used car sales to a record high of 30,301 units, up 6.3 percent from the previous year.
New retail sales totaled 34,963, down about 1.2 percent from the same quarter in 2014.
In a call with analysts after the earnings release, Scott Smith, Sonic's president, said EchoPark, which opened last year in Denver, "continues to exceed" the company's internal budget. Sonic will open two more Denver locations in the next year, Smith said, and has identified its newest markets, which could include up to 10 locations.
Sonic's executive vice president of operations, Jeff Dyke, also said Sonic will launch new applications for its One Sonic One Experience sales model over the next year and a half. The platform, launched last year, aims to eliminate the "pain points" of traditional car buying, like price haggling. Salespeople conduct transactions digitally using iPads to determine a car's true market price.
Of the progress of One Sonic in Charlotte dealerships, Smith said the company is "cautiously optimistic" that it will begin to show profit and share gains by the end of 2015, "allowing us to begin a serious discussion about four One Sonic-One Experience implementation across the company."
Katherine Peralta: 704-358-5079, @katieperalta


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Each year, some unfortunate passenger car drivers in Pittsburgh find themselves involved in collisions with commercial trucks. Some of those individuals are not fortunate enough to survive their accidents.
While many people may assume that the most common cause of truck accidents is driver negligence, sometimes the incidents are the result of poor maintenance and mechanical failure.
Fuel pump recall
A leading commercial vehicle manufacturer recently informed the trucking industry that it would replace defective fuel pumps on certain Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for free. According to the manufacturer, the fuel pumps could cause operational problems that result in a sudden loss of power, stalling during acceleration and sluggish response, all of which increase the potential for crashes. A faulty fuel pump can also create additional operational problems that are dependent on the condition of other truck parts and systems, as well as the vehicle's repair history.
How a faulty fuel pump can cause accidents
Because trucks require more time to move, truckers need more space to safely operate their vehicles. When other motorists fail to realize this and do not allow enough room between vehicles, their risk of accident and serious injury skyrocket.
In the event of fuel pump failure, truckers may not have many options to keep their vehicles from stalling and cutting off while they are driving. Semitruck operators who do not panic may be able to maneuver their vehicles to the side of the roads. Those who do panic may make mistakes that put passenger car drivers and motorcycle riders who are near them in jeopardy. For example, a trucker may attempt to maneuver his or her vehicle to the shoulder of the road, but the engine on the vehicle cuts off, leaving the truck obstructing traffic. Alternately, the trailer of the truck could tip over.
When truck accidents occur due to mechanical failures and defects, victims may have the option to pursue compensation from truck drivers, the companies they work for and the manufacture of their vehicles and parts.


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Chinese New Year - Year of the Rooster/
We celebrated Chinese New Year last Saturday night. Granted, it was a little lackluster compared to other years. No lion dances nor dragons nor bright red Chinese lanterns nor parades to entertain us. Instead, we had stir-fried veggies and chicken which had been marinated in a soy and Chinese Five Spice concoction and served over rice for dinner. There was fresh pineapple and fortune cookies, served in red cardboard Chinese take-out containers, for dessert. That's about all the celebration we could muster up. I read that 1/5 of the world's population celebrates this holiday in a big way. Man, are we ever slackers.
The Rooster is the tenth in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle. If you were born in 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 or 2017, you're a rooster. Being an ox myself, I'm fortunate to be married to a rat (really?), a very compatible sign.
My Chinese horoscope for the year indicates I'll be lucky in love and career (career? what's that?). I'll have the blessings of some auspicious stars, but it appears I'll spend more money than I make. Darn … I hate when that happens! David, my compatible rat sweetheart, "will suffer damage and loss in the year. Generally, as [he] clashes with Tai Sui (inauspicious star), [he will be] prone to have many quarrels and unnecessary disputes leading to bad luck in wealth. " Fortunately, my three auspicious stars might help him out, too. We're hoping for the best.
On Sunday, Mary suggested heading to the Strip to the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden to view their Chinese New Year display. It's always amazing how they're completely able to transform the gardens from one theme to another. We walked through the 16' Moon Gate where a 10' animated rooster welcomed us and heralded the start of the new year … 4715 on the Chinese lunar calendar.
We ooh-ed and ahh-ed as we wended our way along the paths through a wonderland of floral displays. I might add, there's no admission fee for the gardens … so, based on our horoscope predictions, we're being careful ... spending less than we make.


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Eve Stockton's show "Seasons in Transition" opens at Ulla Surland Fine Art with a reception 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 9.
Stockton is known for her large-scale woodcut prints. Her imagery is nature/science-based and has been featured on many covers of Nature Genetics Magazine.
Recently, she has exhibited at BrownUniversity; the Wexford Arts Center in Ireland; and at the Inverness County Centre for the Arts,Nova Scotia. She won second prize in The Prints America juried competition (the juror was Jacob Lewis, Pace Prints, New York City) and Best in Show at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists juried competition (the juror was Benjamin Genocchio, New York Times).
The artist is an active member of the Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Norwalk; Silvermine Guild Arts Center, New Canaan; and the Washington Project for the Arts, DC.
Don't forget that Ulla Surland is back in her downtown Fairfield turf at 11 Unquowa Road, where she also offers interior design services. Check out her cool storyboards to the right when you come in.


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On Family Sundays children 5 years and up join us in our corporate worship service. Childcare is available for children 4 and younger. Parents, be sure your children get a copy of the kids bulletin on your way in. The kids bulletin provides activities for the kids during the service, and the back page gives some suggestions for parents to practice family discipleship at home.
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Richard Dawkins usually goes through a repetoire of facial twitches and stern looks when he makes a TV programme. Last night, in the first episode of The Enemies of Reason on Channel 4, he had more reason than usual to express dismay and shock, but he managed to keep calm. Maybe he is mellowing out? I don't think so. I guess he had been in training for weeks beforehand, to interview the crackpots and looneys without giving everything away with frowns and disgusted facial expressions.
That he managed to interview so many of them at all surprised me. They must have known who he was and that he only intended to dismiss their beliefs (everything from horoscopes and astrology, to mediumship and spiritualism). But they probably were either confident in their beliefs or were following the adage that no publicity is bad publicity.
At one point, he was a guest at a scientifically-organised, double-blind test of dowsing. None of the dowsers scored any higher than chance. Most of them shrugged off the test as a gimmick. But one poor woman was reduced to incredulity and tears. She clearly had had her precious illusions completely shattered by her failure in the test. Actually, my heart went out to her. She seemed so upset at her failure that her belief in her 'gift' was obviously genuine. I regard genuine people with illusory beliefs as eccentric, or harmless. This woman's dowsing gift gave her a feeling of being special; a sense of connection with the natural world. It seemed harsh on her to have that illusion shattered. (Harsh on a personal level – but I agree with Dawkins that it is right to have it tested scientifically).
His attack on astrology consisted mainly of citing the psychological phenomenon called The Barnum Effect. It is a well-known and very well confirmed theory, that offering people random personality descriptions produces a suspiciously high self-identification rate. In other words, more people than you'd expect by chance say that some randomly chosen text refers to themselves quite accurately. Another way to put it, is that people are gullible. The effect produces distortions that astrologers cleverly exploit.
I remember once having a quite funny conversation with a woman who was convinced that astrology was scientifically valid. She posited the notion that planets changed behaviour via the differential effect of gravity on different types of brain, although she was hazy on the details. When I queried the possibility that the cyclical movements of planets placed millions of miles from the earth could have any conceivable effect on Capricorns or Geminis, she countered that the moon's gravity caused the tides, so why would not Jupiter and Saturn's gravity cause changes in humans? Nothing I said could dissuade her. But I remember that my main despair was not at her incredible beliefs but that I didn't have the words to change her mind. I felt like I was using plyers to shift a rock. I felt undereducated myself.
Dawkins is a tonic. He doesn't face these problems when put on the spot by the average faith healer or spiritualist. He knows what to say and he is efficient and accurate in what he says. Oh how I'd love to have had him by my side all those years back!


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In this Edition: OECD Holds Public Consultation on Various Transfer Pricing Discussion Drafts.
On March 19 - 20, 2015, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) held a public consultation on numerous discussion drafts dealing with transfer pricing issues. This brief summary focuses on the sessions on the Risk, Recharacterization, and Special Measures discussion draft and the Profit Splits discussion draft. Sessions were also held for the discussion drafts on low value-added services and commodity transactions.
With respect to the discussion draft on Risk, Recharacterization, and Special Measures, focal points of discussion included:
Also discussed were profit splits. There seemed to be a bit of support among some business participants for broadening the use of profit splits (certainly more so than any indication of support for the biggest changes reflected in the Risk, Recharacterization, and Special Measures draft). That being said, the majority of practitioners had a fairly unified message that:
The OECD is planning to make significant changes to its discussion draft on Risk, Recharacterization, and Special Measures following the public consultations in March. These changes will likely help to clarify the draft's position on moral hazard, non-recognition of transactions, and conduct.
For more information on the OECD's public consultations on these drafts, click here.
Government-to-government mechanisms for Country-by-Country reporting
The Guidance published by the OECD in January 2015 with respect to Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Action Item 13, on the implementation of transfer pricing documentation and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting, envisages the distribution of CbC reports by the jurisdiction of the reporting entity of the multinational group to concerned jurisdictions in which the group operates by means of automatic exchange of information. Following the issue of this guidance, the OECD began the process of developing mechanisms to allow the competent authority of a jurisdiction implementing BEPS Action Item 13 to share, automatically and annually, CbC reports prepared by the reporting entity of a multinational group and filed with that jurisdiction's tax authority and/or with another jurisdiction's competent authority, provided the multinational group maintains a business unit in that other jurisdiction. Three draft model competent authority agreements are known to be in development as part of the implementation package for the exchange of CbC reports:
We can expect that the model agreements will draw extensively, in terms of both structure and content, from the text of the model Competent Authority Agreement for exchanges under the Common Reporting Standard.
The agreements will propose timing for the government-to-government exchange of the CbC report from the date of receipt by the sending competent authority from the reporting entity. The exchange is anticipated to be within three months of receipt, and no later than 15 months after the end of the fiscal year of the reporting entity of the MNE group to which the CbC report relates.
As with the proposals for the Common Reporting Standard, it is expected that competent authorities will automatically exchange the CbC reports through a common schema in Extensible Markup Language (XML Schema). The XML Schema for CbC reporting will be developed by the OECD's Working Party 10 (on exchange of information and tax compliance - WP10).
In line with paragraph 13 of the guidance, the model agreements will require that all information exchanged is subject to the confidentiality rules and other safeguards provided for in the main agreement (DTC, TIEA or MAAC), including the provisions limiting the use of the information exchanged. Jurisdictions will be required to use the information received through the CbC report solely for assessing high-level transfer pricing risk and other BEPS-related risks, and where appropriate for economic and statistical analysis. Jurisdictions will be required to not propose adjustments to the income of an entity on the basis of an income allocation formula based on the data from the CbC report and it will be mandatory that any such adjustments made by local tax administrations must be conceded.
Following review by delegates of Working Party 6 (on the taxation of multi-national enterprises - WP6) and WP10 in March, it is expected that the model competent authority agreements will be approved by WP6 in May 2015. The full implementation package, including all three agreements, will subsequently be submitted to the OECD's Committee on Fiscal Affairs for approval.
The next meeting of WP10 is scheduled to take place in June 2015. Discussions will include the development of an XML Schema, a user guide for the exchange of CbC reports, and potentially a commentary to the competent authority agreements.
OECD Releases Discussion Draft on Strengthening CFC Rules
On March 4, 2015, the OECD relayed a discussion draft on controlled foreign company (CFC) rules in relation to the recent BEPS project. The general purpose of CFC rules is to prevent shifting of income from the parent jurisdiction to other jurisdictions. CFC rules work to balance the impact of taxing foreign income while still allowing the foreign companies to maintain competitiveness, as competitiveness may be eroded in jurisdictions with CFC rules if foreign subsidiaries owned by resident companies are taxed more heavily than locally owned companies in the foreign jurisdiction. The discussion draft works to break down the CFC rules into building blocks that are necessary for effective CFC rules. Specifically, the purpose of the discussion draft released by the OECD is to set forth recommendations for effective CFC rules that can be implemented in all jurisdictions in order to combat competitiveness concerns. Ideally, the recommendations would be consistent for the EU Member States and non-EU Member States, however, the OECD recognizes that modifications may need to be implemented to comply with EU law. In addition, the discussion draft also attempts to find effective rules that do not cause administrative burdens or compliance costs. The discussion draft identifies specific questions with a request for input from interested parties in order to advance the work on the CFC rules. Comments regarding the discussion draft must be submitted by May 1, 2015. A public consultation on this action item will take place at the OECD Conference Centre on May 12, 2015.To view the full discussion draft, click here.
Twenty-five Countries Seeking Consensus on Mandatory Arbitration
Recently, the OECD has been working to solve the issues of double tax disputes by promoting mandatory binding arbitration. The initial discussion draft from the OECD highlighted the fact that there is a wide range of countries being represented in BEPS negotiations and a universal approach to dispute resolution might not be the most effective or well received. Based on the public commentary received, the OECD has gone back to the drawing board and is working to create meaningful arbitration that may not cover everything but will allow progress moving forward. At the proposal of the United States, a coalition among the countries committed to arbitration is working to explore the potential use of a multilateral instrument to expand their network. The OECD is seeking to gain consensus around a framework for mandatory binding arbitration from this group of 25 countries.
UN Tax Committee to Issue Draft on Intangibles Next Year
It was recently announced that the United Nations' (UN) Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters plans to issue a draft chapter on intangibles in 2016. The draft chapter is going to be considered for incorporation into the broader UN Practical Manual on Transfer Pricing for Developing Countries, which is being updated in 2016. The timing of the proposed draft allows the UN to finish the work on intangibles after the OECD's BEPS project concludes its work on transfer pricing, and will permit the UN to use the BEPS project as guidance for the intangibles draft chapter. While the UN Tax Committee plans to review the OECD drafts on intangibles with the intent of maintaining a form of continuity in the transfer pricing world, the draft chapter on intangibles is not expected to follow the BEPS process exactly. The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) was scheduled to meet on April 22, 2015, to discuss international cooperation on tax matters with several panelists. Stay tuned for further developments resulting from this meeting.
Annual Report on US APA Statistics Released
Required to report annually to the public concerning advance pricing agreements (APAs), the United States Secretary of Treasury released its latest report on March 30, 2015. The report focuses on the Advance Pricing and Mutual Agreement (APMA) Program, as well as the statistics on APAs for 2014.The APMA program is comprised of 59 leaders, 22 economists, and 10 senior managers which form 10 different groups. These groups are organized by country with each group having responsibility for multiple countries in order to handle the large volume of cases. The APMA gathers data regarding the APAs that are filed globally. In 2014, there were 108 total APA applications filed: 31 unilateral, 74 bilateral, and 3 multilateral agreements. Although down slightly, the number of applications filed per year has stayed relatively stable from 2013 to 2014. Keeping consistent with prior years, the majority (55 percent) of the APAs executed in 2014 involved transactions between non-U.S. parents and U.S. subsidiaries. The types of tested parties in the APAs also remained similar as in prior years, with US Distributors making up 33 percent of the tested parties, followed by U.S. Service Providers at 18 percent. The number of APAs executed during the 2012-2014 time period has been a substantial increase from prior years, leading to a significant increase in annual reports filed as part of the compliance requirements. This substantial increase in annual reports has created the issue of backlog, as only 641 of the 802 reports received in 2014 have been reviewed as of this report's release date. For more information on the announcement concerning advance pricing agreements, please click here.
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This month we are bringing you with one talented, skillful yet beautiful lady who has a passion in the motorsports industry. The 21 year old dreams of travelling the world with her bike and she also writes for The News Straits Time Car Bikes and Trucks segment in the newspaper. No one would have though that this pretty lady, Ahirine Ahirudin is involved in the adventurous sport that are mostly dominated by men. Proving that a girl can do whatever she believes in, we are definitely impressed! Not only rocking the sport with her skills, she also slays the fashion game as well. Let's get close with Ahirine with our exclusive interview.
1. Describe to us your normal day-to-day routine from morning to night.
Apart from being a student attending classes, I spend my time cycling and sometimes riding motorcycles if I have extra free time in the weekend.
2. We discovered that you are into motorbikes and rocking it with style. How did you come about in developing the interest? Tell us the story.
I have always admired motorcycles since I was a little girl, so I told myself that one day I wanna be as cool as them. And so I did.
My dad was also a biker. I was inspired by him too, especially when he went riding across the world to Mekah. It inspires me more.
3. Have you ever been in any motorbike racing competition or events? If yes, do share with us some details.
For now no, but hopefully soon. Planning to enter motocross or enduro competition when I have my own dirt bike.
4. A girl who loves bikes surely knows how to navigate the parts. What is the model of your current motorbike?
Triumph Scrambler 900 which belongs to my dad.
5. You are a very lovely girl living the adventurous life. How do boys react when they find out about your interest in motorsports and skills?
Some surprised, some find it hard to accept the fact that a girl can also be equally experienced in motorsports. But I'm not worried, for me, motorsports is a hobby and passion of mine and I couldn't care less on their opinion.
6. What are the challenges that you face while being involved in the motor sports industry?
So far, none.
7. Despite your interest in motorbike sports, your makeup is on point too. What is your favourite lipstick shade?
Wow! Thank you. My favorite is Taupe from MAC.
8. Everyone knows that motor sports exposes you the sun a lot. Share with us your beauty regime on keeping your skin look smooth and flawless.
Never forget to apply sunblock! Make sure to apply moisturizer too.
9. You have great beautiful hair. How do you keep it look so amazing?
Thank you again. I wash it every day, haha!
10. Describe to us your sense of style.
I am not really good in fashion but my personal sense of style is keeping it simple yet elegant. I actually have a thing for dresses too!
11. High heels? Sneakers? Flats?
High heels and sneakers!
12. What is the one item in your closet that you wear the most?
My black Uniqlo skinnies and riding pants from Taichi.
13. You have a great figure and we sure you have your own way of keeping a healthy fit lifestyle. Share with us your fitness routine.
I try to cycle in the morning and work out in the evening/night everyday depending on how free I am. Being involved in motocross sport also helped me in maintaining my figure as motocross is deemed to be one physically demanding sport.
14. Describe yourself in three simple words.
I AM ME. (courtesy of Dato Vida!)
15. Please tell us, who is your celebrity crush?
Chris Hemsworth, Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki of Supernatural, Hugh Jackman
16. What is your weirdest pet peeve?
Traffic jams and drivers who drive too slow in the fast lane.
17. If you could be someone else for a whole day, whose life would you like to experience?
The Rock's.
18. If you are stranded on an island, name three things you would want with you.
· A knife
· Phone
· Food/water
19. Name one thing that every woman should at least do once in their life.
Ride a motorcycle.
20. What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
"If there is a will, there is always a way."
Have you fallen in love with our October Woman Crush? Follow her up on instagram @ahirineahirudin to get updates on her adventourous life. Who do you want to see as our next woman crush? Leave your suggestions in the comment section below.


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christine pountney, author of 'sweet jesus' and currently writer in residence at the hamilton public library, will join us for dinner on january 30 to discuss her novels and field your (always animated) questions.
christine, a self-described "mother, writer, teacher/editor and therapist", tells the story of three siblings, each of whom is forced to relinquish a cherished dream and are struggling for new meaning for their lives. while the characters travel south to the united states together, the novel remains "quietly but fiercely canadian" with vivid descriptions of victoria, toronto, and st. johns.


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Now open through until Sunday, February 17th is the Harvey Memorial Ensemble ALS Awareness Week, a charity event intended to both raise awareness of ALS and funds for continued research into the disease.
Dedicated to the memory of ALS victim and Second Life resident Harvey22 Albatros, the week focuses on music and art, with both live performers and DJs offering sets throughout the week, and a number of SL artists offering pieces for auction, with all proceeds as well as donations during the week going to AISLA, the Associazone Italiana Sclerosi Laterale Amiotrofica.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), sometimes also referred to as motor neurone disease (MND) or by the synonyms Lou Gehrig's disease and Charcot disease, is a specific disorder that involves the death of neurons that control voluntary muscles. For about 90-95% of all diagnosed cases, the precise cause of the disease is unknown; for the remaining 5-10% of diagnosed cases, it is inherited from the sufferer's parents. There is no known cure, and symptoms generally first become apparent around the age of 60 (or 50 in inherited cases). The average survival from onset to death is three to four years. In Europe and the United States, the disease affects about 2 people per 100,000 per year.
The event, which features a daily schedule of music running from 07:00 SLT through to 18:00 SLT, comprising a mix of live performances and DJ sessions lasting between one and three hours. A schedule board (seen above) is available at the event location.
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Two men arrested in connection with a stabbing in Peterborough have been bailed by police.
A 29-year-old man from Whittlesey and a 31-year-old man from London were arrested by police after the incident in Harlton Close in Stanground on Sunday evening.
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1981 Ford B600 Service Brakes, Hydraulic,foundation Components,hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Recall | July 17, 1981
The Involved Vehicles Were Assembled With The Left Front Brake Tube Retaining Clip Missing. The Absence Of A Retaining Clip May Allow The Brake Tube To Rub Against The Shock Absorber, Causing Wear On The Tube And, Eventually, Loss Of Brake Fluid.. Follwoing Is The Summary Of Corrective Actions Taken: Missing Brake Tube Clips Will Be Installed And Any Chafed Brake Tubes Will Be Replaced.
vehicle Description: School Buses And Trucks Equipped With 8.2 Liter Dieselengines And Hydraulic Brakes.system: Service Brakes; Left Hand Front Brake Tube Retaining Clip.consequences Of Defect: On Vehicles Equipped With Single System Hydraulicbrakes, Sufficient Loss Of Brake Fluid Could Result In Loss Of Service Brakingcapability. This Could Cause A Loss Of Vehicle Control And An Accident. Onvehicles Equipped With Split System Hydraulic Brakes, Loss Of Brake Fluid Inthe Hydraulic Circuit Of One System Could Cause Loss Of Service Braking In Theaffected System. Braking Distance Would Be Increased, Possibly Resulting In Anaccident.
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Our leadership team strives to work together to serve our community with one heart and one purpose. Our desire is to be the hands and feet of Christ, as we proclaim the good news of Christ. We have a passion to serve in this ministry and are always here to serve you and your family.
Brother Casey McClure, Pastor
Brother Casey McClure is grounded in Southern Baptist Doctrine and has a genuine love for serving the Lord and His people. Brother Casey, his wife Heather, and their family look forward to serving BVBC and the community. Brother Casey has a passion for the Lord and welcomes the opportunity to get to know you!
Jason Bisher, Worship Leader
Brother Jason Bisher has been serving as our music minister for many years. He and his wife, Diane, have one child: Clay. Over the past 14 years, Jason and Diane have lead the congregation through songs of praise of worship and hymns. The church has also experienced many adult and children musicals, as well as an opportunity to hear various musical groups. Jason has a heart for preparing the congregation to worship through songs that are prayerfully planned for each service.
Andre Oei, Youth Minister
Andre and Angela Oei have lived in Lexington, KY for the past three years. They moved from Thomasville, NC to take care of Andre's dad after a fall that required a shoulder replacement. Andre works at Tates Creek High School and was formerly the Director of Orchestras at a middle school and high school in NC for 12 years. He is currently finishing his Masters in Literacy at Asbury University and will graduate in December 2018. Angela has been a nurse for 18 years and is currently a Nurse Care Manager at Shriner's Hospital. They have 3 girls and 3 boys from 17 – 23 between them. They are blessed to call Buena Vista their new home church and look forward to some exciting times growing and working with the youth ministry.
Christy Johnson, Director of Children's Ministries
Christy Johnson is our Director of Children's Ministries. She oversees all aspects of our Children's Ministries from nursery to 5th Grade. She and her husband, Sam, have 3 daughters. Christy has a heart for our children and a vision to spread God's Word to the youngest of our congregation.
George Day, Jason Bisher, Bill Warren, Deacon MinistryOur deacon body at Buena Vista Baptist is working to serve the Lord with one heart and one purpose. Please contact any of our deacons if you have a spiritual need. Please check your weekly bulletin for the name of our Deacon of the Week, or contact the church office for more information.
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Oh the fight!
. or does he just want to get mij into bedding?
The topic of Asian guys and, te particular, how to tell if they like you, is a neglected subject ter this day and age. Popular sites all regurgitate the same generic tips and tricks on how to get the dude of your wishes, however, most are likely aimed at people of película del Oeste/caucasian orientation and thus less useful for an Asian doll looking for the stud of hier desires. This objectief tackles an age old problem faced by asian women, that being, how to tell if a dude likes you and doesn't just want to sleep with you. The concentrate will be on Asian guys ter particular, spil they are my dude of choice, and sometimes the hardest to read. The list of "he likes mij" signs is fairly long, and particular attention needs to be paid to making sure that people don't concentrate on just one sign and make hasty conclusions that could jeopardize your project to get the boy.
Does he like mij?
Look at his lips
One surefire way to tell whether a fellow likes you or not is to look at his lips. Yes, that's right, not his muscled arms or lovely bum, but his lips. Ter común you want to look out for big certain smiles with upper & lower teeth demonstrating and with a relaxed face. What wij are essentially looking for here is a genuine smile, not coerced or made out of courtesy, rather out of admiration of you.
Another sign is the biting of the lips, showcasing his tongue, eating his lips or touching his vuurlijn teeth with his tongue. Women do this all the time when they are attracted to guys, but not many people know that guys often do it too. Keep an eye out for this, especially if he is wetting his lips before talking to you, spil it is a sure sign that he is enthusiastic about talking to you – a good sign.
You guessed it, his eyes.
The doorway to his soul.
The easiest way to tell if a boy likes you and doesn't just want to sleep with you is to look into his eyes. If he stares te your eyes with deep rente and his pupils are dilated then this is a very good sign. Tegenstelling this with a look of masculine zinnelijkheid and you have yourself the key to success right there ladies.
Another excellent peak is to pay attention to whether, during conversation, he raises both eyebrows for a duo of seconds, this is often combined with a smile and some eye voeling. To top this off, if he is so overt spil to wink at you while talking to you or even better, from a distance, then you can be certain that he is attracted to you and you can budge on to ascertaining precisely what his intentions are and whether or not they match yours.
One less known observation is to pay attention to the frequency with which he blinks while he is talking to you. If he blinks more than usual, it is a good sign that he is attempting hard to pay attention and maintain a good impression.
Still not sure whether the fellow likes you? Keep an eye out for the 'dead giveaway' signs, and example being, if he raises is eyebrows and then smiles at you it is a very strong indication that he likes you. Again, waterput a tick te that mental opbergruimte and budge on to verifying the existence of other signals.
His mitts.
How do I know if a man likes mij?
On of the thickest signs that a stud is interesting ter you and doesn't just want to sleep with you is that he is exposing the palms of his forearms te your direction, or alternatively, when talking to you he rests an elbow te the palm of one mitt while holding out his other arm, palm up. This is the bod language that wij are looking for chicks – not crossed arms during conversation and impatient eyes during intimity.
Other palm related signs include if he massages his wrists up and down, if he sits with one forearm touching his chest, or if he kneads his chin or stokes his cheek or facial hair indicating that he his thinking about you and relating ter some way.
Another sign that he likes you is if he is fondling his keys or jewelry, sliding his palms up, down and around whatever voorwerp he is playing with. Don't confuse this with mere distraction – the "fondling" needs to be inviting, not absent-minded.
Another dead giveaway sign that a dude likes you is if you can catch him pretending to look at his witness spil you pass him. Don't confuse this with the opposite interpretation – i.e. that he doesn't like you. If he doesn't like you he would not care to pretend anything – so you can interpret the fact that he is pretending spil a sign that he is slightly intimidated by you – excellent sign!
Listen to his voice
Another sign that he likes you!
When it comes to his voice, particular attention should be directed to whether he raises or lowers the volume of this voice to match yours. This mirroring whether conscious or unconscious on his behalf is a fine sign that he wants to impress you. Other indications are whether he speeds up or slows down his speaking to match yours and whether or not he laughs at the same time spil you.
One of the most flattering and long sought after 'ways to be treated' for a dame has to be when a man speaks only to you te a group situation and concentrates all of his undivided attention on you without any distractions. I don't think you need mij to tell you this means that he is very much interested ter you.
Miscellaneous signs to see if he likes you.
Don't miss them!
The following behavior should be taken note of to determine whether or not he likes you.
If he mirrors your figure language and positions then this is a very good sign. Similarly, if he reddens around you, both of thesis things indicate that he is conscious about making a good impression with you.
Another superb sign is if he leans overheen and speaks into his friend's ear, about you, spil you are leaving a party or group conversation. Ter the same light, at a party, it is a excellent sign if he seems to periodically show up out of the blue close to you and even if you budge to another spot, soon he emerges again. Play with this, its joy 🙂 Alternatively, at a party, if you catch his glancing te your genérico direction or if he he bumps into you accidentally or places his palm on your lower back spil he is passing by.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Prop 8 passes in Califorina
"People believe in the institution of marriage," Frank Schubert, co-manager of the Yes on 8 campaign said. "It's one institution that crosses ethnic divides, that crosses partisan divides. ... People have stood up because they care about marriage and they care a great deal."
Opponents of the gay marriage ban said Wednesday that one legal challenge was filed and others were being prepared.
So basically they want the courts to overturn the constitution. I don't think it's supposed to work that way.
By changing the state constitution to limit marriage to a man and a woman, Proposition 8 overturns the California Supreme Court decision that overturned the 2000 ban and legalized same-sex marriage in the state in mid-June. Since then, an estimated 18,000 gay and lesbian couples, many of them from other states, have been married.
The funny thing is it I think I saw an article that said a large number of minorities that turned out to vote for Obama also voted for prop 8 giving it the boost it needed to win. Gay marriage bans also passed in Arizona and Florida. With the passing of this amendment in California it looks like most Americans are rejecting the notion of gay marriage.
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A temporary set-back. And yes, very disappointing. And yes, black and Latino voters are the ones who got this bill passed. Black voters supported the measure by about 70%. Without them, this ridiculous infringement of civil rights would not have passed. Talk about irony.ReplyDelete
And an infringement of civil rights is exactly what this is. Two days ago, gay people were allowed to marry in California. Now they can't, because the Mormon church decided to take it away from them. The Mormons spent better than $20 million on the campaign to pass this amendment. Good thing they didn't bother to, you know, actually help anyone with that money.
Another decade, though, and we'll see that tide start to turn. Just look at the acceptance of gay marriage and gay lifestyles among the youth. It'll take awhile, but one day America will treat a gay person just like any other American.
And then we'll start our quest to allow men to marry farm animals <-snark>


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5. Share The Stories Behind How You Learned
Share from the heart as much as the mind. Offer your personal relationship to your subject matter. We are drawn to the stories of others to be empowered in our own narratives. Within your boundaries, seek to illuminate your expertise by authentically revealing how you acquired such expertise. We learn most deeply from leaders who take us on a journey, rather than telling us the ending. - Tonyalynne Wildhaber, The Courage Practice
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Lemuria / Cheap Girls, Kingston Hippodrome 11.8.11
This was scheduled for the Islaington Academy but cancelled due to the London riotd. A peaceful club in Kingston decided to put them on in the upstairs of the venue for a quid on the door. Did not know much of Cheap Girls (one of the two american indie bands) but was quite impressed by the all male three piece. Lemuria are full of 2 minutes bouncy songs and the only downside was that Sheena the singer is so small, that without a raised stage only teh first two rowsa could see her. Still the lighting was all from behind I doubt you could see her from the back even if everyone in front of you was seated. With Stella only £1.80 a bottle I shall return here in a few weeks when Wheatus play for £4.
Blondie, Epsom 29.7.11
Blondie completed the Epsom Racing series of gigs. This was much more busy than Scouting For Girls and they did not disappoint with teir set of greatest hits and four or five new songs. Opening with Union City Blue, Denis and Atomic there was little to fault. One Way or Another was played before the encore of Heart Of Glass. For 66 Debbie Harry displayed as much energy as some of the corwn half her age!
All Right Now, Boom Boom Club 22.7.11
Johnny Warman of the Mods, Four Bills & A Ben and his own Screaming Jets has a new job as vocalist of this Free & Bad Company covers band. Featuring Jeff Rich on drums two they did two fifty minute sets which not only included the obvious, Fire & Water, Bad Company & All Right Now, but also the slow blues of I'm A Mover and Oh I Wept. My Brother Jake was played twice in succession with the audience singing the second version and there were rousing versions of A Little Bit Of Love, The Stealer and set ender The Hunter. Can't complain at all for a tenner.
Scouting For Girls, Epsom Racing 14.7.11
A gig after evening racing is common these days and Scouting For Girls delivered an entertaing show which included a cover of Ce Lo Green's Forget You as well as their own hits of This Ain't A Love Song. I Wish I Was James Bond, Micheala Strachen and set ender She's So Lovely. Teeny bop it may be but good fun.
Daltrey sings Tommy, Southend Cliffs Pavillion 13.7.11
So Roger Daltrey tours Tommy. He appeared in good mood, telling the audience before he started that he felt that the record was never captured as it was recorded when played live. Indeed unlike most Who performances the whole of Tommy is played including Sally Simpson. An intriging video accompianed the album made by some students and still a work in progress. After the albums finale of See Me Feel Me, Roger thanked his band and launched into some Who classics, solo and covers. These were either brillant such as Bargain, curious such as the rarely played Blue Red & Grey on the ukelele or occaisionaly painful, such as the Johnny Cash medley (without Ring of Fire). Still you can forgive a legend for one faux pas. We also go Simon Townshend doing a great version of Going Mobile, again a song not played previously by The Who. All in all a top three hours of entertainment.


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About Foran Financial Group
Foran Financial President, founder and Certified Financial Planner™ professional Dan Foran brings more than three decades of investment management and financial market experience to working with clients.
Foran Financial was founded after Dan's father passed away. He was drawn to the industry when he successfully managed his family's finances while navigating the complexities of their estate. He pursued an economics degree and career in finance that he still has a passion for today - which is evident in his work. Specializing in retirement planning, Dan's goals for his clients are to provide a financial road map and simplify their lives.
Our multigenerational team of wealth advisors helps ensure continuity and consistency for you and your family for years to come. He has also served as a mentor to his son, John, and daughter, Jessica, along the way. They embrace Dan's long-standing commitment of offering objective, unbiased advice and highly personalized service to each client.
Working as a cohesive team, we share a passion for our clients and community and for enhancing the lives we touch. Our efforts are supported by the extensive resources of Raymond James, a value-driven and conservative firm just like ours. Together, we bring you a high caliber of services, expertise and the personal attention you expect and deserve. Read below to learn more about Raymond James.
About Raymond James
Just as every organization has a culture that guides their operations, ours isn't any different. However, our unique culture gives each of our financial advisors the freedom to carefully tailor and implement long term plans to achieve your financial goals.
Bob James was just like everyone out there looking to be financial free. In 1962, he set out to build a different kind of financial services firm – one that is focused on long-term planning instead of simply placing trades. He sought to build a financial firm that will stay resolute regardless of the highs and lows that the market brings. He thought of a financial firm where clients' and advisors come first – and now, after more than 50 years; Bob's idea of a financial firm has remained one of the leading independent financial service companies in the United States.
A brief history
· 1962: Robert A. James Investments was merged with Raymond & Associates to form Raymond James.
· 1983: Raymond James was listed on the New York Stock Exchange, symbol RJF.
· 2008: Raymond James was recognized as one of the few financial firms which remained stable and profitable despite economic downturn.
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Three Plaza-area redevelopment plans juggled without final decisions in long, contentious meeting
Testimony for and against three redevelopment projects proposed for the Country Club Plaza area dominated Kansas City's Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Committee meeting Wednesday with no definitive outcomes for the proposals.
City Council members, dealing with a seven-hour agenda, spent the lion's share on three plans that displayed the power of neighborhood activism and public testimony.
In the first case, on a 3-2 vote, committee members forwarded the proposal to the full council with no recommendation up or down.
That plan by Block Real Estate Services seeks an amendment to height and density guidelines in the Midtown/Plaza Area Plan and a zoning change to allow a $38 million, 188-unit apartment complex to be built on the southwest corner of 44th and Washington streets.
The project, for 2.5 acres on mostly vacant property west of St. Luke's Hospital, earned City Plan Commission approval in July, with the requirement that the design be resubmitted with a four-story height stepped back to three stories on its south side to minimize impact on the nearby houses.
Developer Ken Block resubmitted the plan as requested, but several neighborhood representatives said it remained too dense for the neighborhood. The development team countered that four- and five-story buildings and garages exist to the east and north of the project.
Block and others testified that multifamily use is the only economically viable use for the property because land values have risen too high to build single-family homes. The project, named 4400 Washington, would be built without public incentives.
City Council members Katheryn Shields, Heather Hall and Lee Barnes voted against recommending the project. Scott Taylor and Quinton Lucas voted for it.
Shields and Hall suggested that the rezoning request should go before an implementation committee connected to the Midtown/Plaza plan. That procedure has not been used.
Block said he would use the coming week to regroup and decide what to bring before the full council next week.
A second proposal by Pulse Development sought rezoning of a mostly unused parking lot at 46th and Walnut streets to build The Artisan apartments on land purchased from the Community Christian Church.
Neighbors who live in nearby apartments and condominiums testified that parking problems made them fear construction and redevelopment on the site.
The committee agreed to hold the ordinance, asking the developer, neighbors and Shields to meet and iron out some concerns about parking and construction.
The plan includes eventual conversion of a church office building on 46th Street to 33 apartments, but the ordinance would pave the way for a new six-story structure with two levels of parking beneath 98 apartments on four levels.
The City Plan Commission had unanimously approved the project and forwarded the rezoning request earlier this month. City planners had recommended the project, saying the planned parking units were more than sufficient for the number of units and that the proposal complied with the Midtown/Plaza Area Plan according to height and density.
A third proposal by NorthPoint Development — to convert a former medical office building at 4620 J.C. Nichols Parkway to an assisted living facility — also got a 3-2 vote to be forwarded to the full council with no recommendation.
The proposal calls for adding three floors to the Plaza Parkway Building's existing two floors of offices, which sit atop a three-level parking garage.
City plan commissioners in July rendered no decision on the plan. City staff had recommended against it only because it didn't comply with height guidelines in Midtown/Plaza Area Plan.
Neighbors opposed rezoning or amending the Plaza "bowl" concept, which some called "sacred" for the area around the shopping district.
The development team said more floors were needed to be economically viable, but the project wouldn't be higher than the next-door Marriott property. They said the assisted living center was the only reasonable reuse for the building. The project doesn't seek public incentives.
A deed restriction requires that 105 out of 135 spaces in the garage be available for Plaza patrons on evenings and weekends, which wouldn't work if the building were converted to market-rate apartments whose tenants would need the garage. Developers said the building no longer was viable for office use.
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Run for Regis: Race Report
Reposted from their website: He Runs, She Runs, We Run
She Runs: More Firsts
It's true….I have self disclaimed that I am not happy to get up and do anything, especially go run in 12 degree cold weather and snow. But, I got out there and it was another day of firsts for me.
I have never run in temps as cold as it was this morning. But, once we met up with 180 people all ready to get out there and get it done, I was in a much better mood about not being in my bed.
This would be my first official race on the trails. We started out across a field of deep snow. The air was so cold against my face, I immediately thought I would probably end the race with frostbite. Having been married to an accomplished runner, one would think I would know how to dress for this weather. I don't. Or maybe I was just in denial that I would actually get out of the car. I only wore my insulated tights and insulated hoodie. I had a hat and a pair of gloves. That was it. Fortunately, I had taken my winter coat to put on after the race, so I wore that to run in as well.
After we made our way across the snowy field, we eventually entered the woods and were on the trails. The trails were snow covered and frozen. This was a dream to me. I have yet to run on any trails that weren't muddy and flooded with small ponds. Other than being really cold, I felt good.
We ran with other runners in front and behind us. They were catching up on their lives since the last time they had been together on the trails. I just kept to myself. I like to entertain the thoughts in my own head. But the conversations around me were pretty interesting! He, now known as my "sherpa" was at my side the entire time. Eventually the crowd would thin out and we would have the trails mostly to ourselves. Just the way we like it.
As we made our way into the first aid station, I asked Him how far we had gone. I was feeling really good and was surprised to hear we had just finished six miles. Woohoo! We spent a few minutes at the aid station. I ate a cup of Ramen noodles and drank a small cup of Heed. We "took care of business" and then headed back out.
By this point I was completely numb. The only thing that was warm were my hands, and my gloves were in my pockets. I have found that my hands stay warmer sans gloves.
The next seven miles were much the same as the first six. The only difference was we passed the 50K runners who were lapping us in their upper teen miles. But, I voyaged on. My nose was running like a faucet and I was starting to get tired around mile eleven. This was the spot He wanted to stop for a photo of the two of us on a bench. This is a picture He takes every year. Now I am a part of it.
The race ended with a steep uphill and a finish across the snow covered field. I finished the race with a total of 13.4 miles. Again, another first for my farthest distance run. Our time was 3:20.
And with that, I am happy!
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Blake Edwards, who directed Sellers in the Pink Panther films, did not find him the easiest person to work with. One night, having wasted an entire day on one particular scene, Edwards was awakened by a phone call from Peter. "I just talked to God," he said excitedly, "and He told me how to do it."
The following day, Edwards set the cameras rolling to capture the results of Sellers' divine inspiration. The results were disastrous. "Peter,"sighed the harassed director, "next time you talk to God, tell Him to stay out of show business."


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There are two important heavyweight fights on this card. The main event winner could likely contend for a title. The co-main event will push a contender further into the spotlight. Beyond that, there's not much to this card.
What: UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. JDS
Where: Arena Zagreb in Zagreb, Croatia
When: Sunday, UFC Fight Pass has three fights starting at 10:30 a.m. ET; FOX Sports 1 has rest of card starting at 12 p.m. ET with the main card at 2 p.m. ET.
Ben Rothwell vs. Junior dos Santos
Like the co-main event, this is a tough call. JDS still has power, but not enough ability to take a shot. Rothwell can deliver a big punch and take one, but lacks the finesse striking to win outside of a brawl. Really, this is about what sort of JDS is left and which one shows up. Even with better movement and power of his own, all it takes is one shot from a heavy striker like Rothwell to change the fight. That makes picking JDS too speculative for me.
Pick: Rothwell
Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Derrick Lewis
This is like the main event in the sense that it's a bit of a pick 'em fight. Gonzaga's ground game is phenomenal, but his shot is hasty and he can't take a punch like he used to. Lewis can deliver a massive punch and his takedown defense is ever improving, but is terribly susceptible on the ground. Obviously if Lewis lands a shot it's over, but it's hard to know how much one can bank on that. Here again, I have no real idea what will happen, but I lean towards Gonzaga.
Pick: Gonzaga
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2017 Fellows Finish at ADM
It's been an incredible journey for our first cohort of Fellows, with their time at ADM coming to an end on 31 January. We caught up with them in the final month of their fellowship to ask about the experience and the inspiring projects they have created.
Meredith Lake, 2017 ADM Senior Research Fellow
It is hard to believe my time as an ADM Senior Research Fellow is ending! The program has been a wonderful provision for me, all year, bringing joy to my work and enabling me to complete some big projects.
In the last few months, it's been a privilege to co-edit a special issue of the St Mark's Review on the Bible in Australia (no. 240, July 2017). It includes new findings from the National Church Life Survey, perspectives on the Bible in youth work and in cross-cultural theological education – as well as the text of the Commencement Lecture I delivered at St Mark's National Theological College earlier in the year, outlining three reasons why the Bible has mattered to Australia.
It was great to visit Ridley College, Melbourne, to give the biennial Evangelical History Association lecture in September. I spoke on the Bible in 20th century Australia – taking up the question of secularisation and exploring the place of the Bible in the Arts. The audio is available here (the lecture begins at 14.10).
I've also had the joy (and relief) of finishing my major fellowship project – a book-length history of the Bible in Australia. In the last four months, I completed the full manuscript, worked through revisions, collaborated with an editor to polish the text, consulted on a cover design and checked the final page proofs.
The book, The Bible in Australia: A Cultural History, will be published by NewSouth Books (UNSW Press) in April 2018. I'm really excited to be offering Australian readers the first general interpretation of the Bible and its complex place in our social and cultural fabric. It's a surprising story – with a great cast of characters from convicts to suffragists to Indigenous activists!
Jo Chew, 2017 ADM Creative Fellow
For the last part of my fellowship, I have been focusing on the second group of paintings following on from my June exhibition 'Numbering Stars'.
Rudimentary, temporary and primitive shelters are central features of many of the new works. These refer to our mortal 'dwelling', our contingent connection to the earth and those around us and our desire for refuge and shelter – particularly in the knowledge of our vulnerability.
Elements from nature taken from photographs and paintings surround the shelters, representative of the larger and ongoing story that we exist within.
I have continued to compose my works through collage and with visual links to stage sets, arising from a knowledge that fiction can communicate truth, that we are players in a great play and that, although flimsy and frail, we are being built and brought together into something unified and complete.
Alongside working at the ADM office, I have used some of my fellowship funds to access a great studio space in Rozelle for the past few months. This has provided a wonderful space to work on the paintings and to see them evolve alongside each other. It's also been beneficial to connect with other artists, providing valuable support, feedback and exchange of ideas.
I have continued to use the time made available to me through this fellowship to read books and essays relating to the creative arts from a Christian perspective. I have found it particularly helpful to discover thinkers, writers, artists and teachers who are championing the importance of art – both for Christians to be encouraged as contributors and makers, and for the church to understand the value of engaging with modern and contemporary art (even when it's difficult or seems challenging to our beliefs).
From this research, I have been writing short articles, referring to personal stories and anecdotes. One of these articles will be published in Eternity's February edition, with the potential for a follow-up article. Prior to this fellowship, I had never considered writing for publication – evidently the Engage workshops and the mentoring from ADM's Visiting Fellow had a positive impact!
Louise Gosbell, 2017 ADM Senior Research Fellow
Being an ADM Fellow was not only incredibly rewarding for me, but also gave me the opportunity to meet many new people and bring them into contact with the work I am currently doing in relation to disability and faith.
While my original plan had been to use 2017 to complete a research project on people with disability in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, getting ethics approval for this project proved to be a more difficult process than anticipated. This has led to some delay with regard to the research for this project. However, through building new contacts with the Centre for Disability Studies at Sydney University and Anglican Aid, I am still hoping to be able to complete this research in the near future.
I used the greater part of my fellowship time to work on my other proposed output, which was a disability manual designed for distribution throughout churches. This manual is almost complete. I am currently circulating it among a range of reviewers to check the content and offer feedback.
In addition to this, I was also able to complete a number of other significant tasks during my fellowship. Firstly, I completed the work on the final form of my PhD thesis in order to make it ready for publication as a monograph. The book, titled The Poor, the Crippled, the Blind and the Lame': Physical and Sensory Disability in the Gospels of the New Testament, will be published with Mohr Siebeck and will be available in early 2018.
I have also almost completed a book proposal for a second book I am hoping to write on the role of the senses, and sensory disability, in the Johannine literature. I was able to spend the last few months of my fellowship beginning research on this new project.
I also had the opportunity in January 2018, in conjunction with winning a DAAD scholarship at the Bergische Universität Wuppertal, to present some of my initial findings at two separate academic seminars in Germany, and through this to continue building my international research links.
Lastly, the workshops and seminars we participated in as part of the ADM Fellowship also encouraged me to start writing some more 'popular' pieces of writing. This was one of the things I noted in my original application as an area that I was interested in developing. The most successful piece I wrote in 2017, on disability and the body of Christ, was published in Insight magazine.
Alix Beeston, ADM Senior Research Fellow
Alix finished her ADM Fellowship a few months early in order to take up an academic position at Cardiff University. She reflects on the last couple of months:
My dream job is panning out to be as great as anticipated. The English faculty at Cardiff University have been very welcoming and kind, giving me the first few months off teaching so I could finish off the various research projects I'd started at ADM.
Most significantly, I've been finalising the last details on my book, which was published at the start of January. It was fantastic to flip through the advance copy of the book for the first time – as well as to see the book on the Oxford University Press stall at a big literary studies conference in New York City!
My husband Dave and I are settling in to Cardiff well, though we are missing our friends and families in Australia quite a lot – not to mention the Sydney summer. But I'm very grateful for Dave's support, and we both feel certain that this is where God wants us, at least for now.
At the time of writing, I've just finished writing my first lecture for my undergraduate course this semester, and I'm really looking forward to meeting the students later this week. I'm also looking forward to launching a new project on Instagram in late February, which I started writing in the lovely Fellows' office at ADM last year; you can follow along here if you like.
We'll be continuing to pray for all our 2017 ADM Fellows, as well as eagerly following their work. We can't wait to see what they'll do next!


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LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Insurers helped European stocks close in the green on Friday, but a profit warning from Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications reignited concerns about tech-sector earnings in the first quarter and kept a lid on gains.
The pan-European Dow Jones Stoxx 600 (SXXP) rose 0.4% to 172.59 as insurers rose for the second day, helped by both by the quantitative easing undertaken by the Federal Reserve and the upbeat results from Prudential (PRU) on Thursday.
Prudential rose 16.6%. Other British insurers also rose sharply including Legal and General (LGEN), up 12.3%, Standard Life (SL), up 13.9% and Aviva (AV), up 8.8%
Of the main regional indexes, the U.K. FTSE 100 (UKX) rose 0.7% to 3,842.85, the French CAC 40 (1804546) gained 0.5% to 2,791.14 and the German DAX 30 (1876534) added 0.6% to 4,068.74.
The moderate gains came as Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications confirmed a marked slowdown in demand for its phones in the first quarter. The mobile-phone-making joint venture of Sony SNE, -0.02% and Ericsson ERIC, +0.72% said weak consumer demand as well as de-stocking in retail and distribution channels would hit its performance this quarter.
Shares of Ericsson (ERICB), whose primary business is making equipment for telecommunications providers, dropped 9%. See Sony Ericsson story.
The warning reignited concerns about the resilience of the sector a sharp decline in demand. Shares in Nokia (NOK1V) NOK, +1.16%, the world's top maker of mobile phones, dropped 6.2%.
STMicroelectronics (STM) STM, +2.86%, which makes microchips for mobile phones, dropped 4.5%.
U.S. stocks were trading near the flat line on Friday.
Strategists at Goldman Sachs said there's not enough evidence that global growth is stabilizing to sustain a market recovery.
Still, some fund managers held optimistic views.
David Crawford, who holds both long and short positions on U.K. stocks for Octopus Investments, said he's turned more optimistic, citing low valuations, bearish views in the market, low interest rates and rumblings of Chinese growth.
"We've been net short for much of the year, but now we're moved onto a long tack. The planet seems to be aligned for the market to rally pretty hard," he said.
Dean Tenerelli, portfolio manager for Europe Equity Core Strategy at T. Rowe Price, said investors need to separate the economy from the stock market.
Tenerelli, who buys stocks on a one- and two-year view, said the economy is still quite poor, is nervous about financials, doesn't like cyclical firms with balance sheet issues and is staying away from higher-rated consumer staples. But he still sounded an optimistic tone.
"I'm increasingly investing where I'm seeing really good value at the extremes," he said.
Property stocks are looking attractive in his view, and he's purchased Great Portland Estates (GPOR) and Unibail-Rodamco (UL), both of which he said are trading well below adjusted net asset value.
Great Portland rents office space in the relatively stable West End part of London, and Unibail manages shopping malls that are still in demand by retailers because of limited space, Tenerelli said.
On Friday, Great Portland fell 1.4% and Unibail slipped 0.3%.
Van Lanschot (LANS) shares dropped 7.6% as the Dutch private bank said it expects an increase in loan-loss provisions in 2009 and said that it doesn't expect to return to former levels of profitability this year.
Its 2008 profit dropped 86% to 30 million euros.


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