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Sunday, November 1, 2009
Jürgen Rieger 11 May 1946 - 29 October 2009
"Jürgen Rieger, one of the most prolific German Nationalists after 1945, has died on 29th of October, 2009.
Aside from his ceaseless struggle for the liberation of Germany from the alien yoke, Jürgen Rieger was an avowed Heathen who supported the revitalization of Nordic Paganism.
Furthermore, he championed the fraternity of Aryan peoples regardless of their respective Nationality. A great man and fighter has gone from our midst, but he will not be forgotten!"
"Deyr fé,
deyja frændr,
deyr sjálfr et sama;
ek veit einn,
at aldri deyr:
dómr of dauðan hvern" (Hávamál)
What about Artgemeinschaft and God? By Jürgen Rieger
Honouring our Ancestors By Jürgen Rieger
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Fianna Fáil Senator Jennifer Murnane O'Connor has called on the Government to step up its efforts to assist the sub-contracts impacted by the collapse of construction company Sammon.
Senator Murnane O'Connor made the comments after a temporary High Court injunction was granted preventing subcontractors from blockading a number of sites in Carlow.
"It's no surprise that Sammon sub-contractors felt the need to picket school sites here in Carlow when you consider they have essentially been abandoned by the Government. These sub-contractors have carried out significant work and have been left high and dry without any payment. They face the very real possibility of going out of business unless they get paid for the work they have carried out," said Senator Murnane O'Connor.
"I understand the Government's priority is to complete the unfinished work at Tyndall College and Carlow College of Further Education. It's important that these facilities are open as soon as possible, but the Government can't be allowed to just forget about the sub-contractors impacted by the collapse of Sammon. These sub-contractors need to be paid for the work they have already carried out. This must be a top priority for the Government.
"I will be working with my Fianna Fáil colleagues to bring forward a Bill to ensure sub-contractors on State backed Public – Private Partnerships are never left high and dry like this again," concluded Senator Murnane O'Connor.


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Wednesday, 19 June 2019
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As an experienced construction lawyer, Philip Hassett joined Hogan Lovells' London office from Perth, Australia. He brings extensive experience in construction matters from procurement strategy, contracting and due diligence to dispute resolution and litigation. In his role at Hogan Lovells, he focuses on the construction aspects of transactions in the property, projects, infrastructure, energy and natural resources sectors.
Philip has been involved in various PFI projects in the UK, advised on and prepared EPC contracts for various projects throughout Europe and worked with Rio Tinto on the Simandou project in Guinea. While in Australia on secondment at Woodside Energy, Philip worked on the Browse LNG project.
Embracing his strong sense of community, Philip's legal knowledge and deep commercial awareness was valuable in his role as a founding board member of a WA charity.
LL.B., Murdoch University, 2007
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By Naqad
WTF! The words came out spontaneously. The carnage in Lahore that took place last Friday was an inhumane and un-Islamic act. Islam allots complete protection to the Non-Muslims living in its fold. Who ever did it perhaps had a certain agenda or was intoxicated with religious choran. Reports of 80 casualties reminded me of the ordeal faced by Karachites a decade ago. Sectarian killings claimed many innocent lives especially in masajids and imam bargahs.
A series of opeds and blogs followed each condemning the heinous crime. It seems bigotry has become the order of the day. Critical of particular laws and to term them as usurping the spirit of Pakistan's Ideology is nothing but bigotry.
The desensitization of our masses to the ills of corruption, terrorism, nepotism and subversion to radicalism either towards west of Islam has led to Pakistan suffering Bi-polar identity disorder. Which if not addressed will develop into chronic schizophrenia. The universal polity between left and right existed but never nor anywhere is it as intolerant as in Pakistan.
The most ironic point is that our thinkers in their prejudice often miss the all vital and significant point "Greater Public Interest" while they debate on such issues. It seems that we are motivated more by the hatred for each other than the love of our country.
The fact that so many people lost lives is deplorable but what is even more condemnable is the fact that their misery is used by a bunch of pseudo intellectuals who seized the opportunity to score some easy points. Praising Khwaja Nazim ud din for using brute force against the agitation of 1952 while lambasting Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto for back stabbing his comrades (Ahmadis) in 1974.
Ahmadis were Bhutto's political partners. They were the only organized group, whose electoral network was most beneficial in Bhutto's 1970 campaign. Ahmadis needed a liberal government and People's Party matched that goal. They (Ahmadis) took these elections as if they were fighting their own war. Additionally, declaring them Non-Muslim was even harder task because of their patronage by US and Britain.
An extensive parliamentary debate pursued for two months. Mirza Nasir,third caliph of Ahmadiya Jamat even though not a member of the parliament was invited and given a good 52 hours to explain Ahmadiya perspective in detail. Mirza Nasir during parliamentary debate in 1974 was asked about Ahmadiya perspective on Muslims that does not conform to Ahmadiya. "Infidels!" replied Nasir.
The second amendment was a well debated matter and involved in Mirza Tahir's (fourth caliph of Jamat e Ahmadiya) own words a consensus amongst all Muslim sects. During these two months parliament held 28 sessions and 96 sittings for resolving this issue after which it was decided to amend the constitution. The second amendment, as it is known, declared Ahmadis a Non-Muslim minority.
The amendment was a result of continuous and extensive struggle, initiated in 1935 "Muqadma e Bahawalpur", and was applauded by the religious right. The left-wing intellectuals termed it religious bigotry and pressure power of the mullah factions. Their stance though sympathetic to Ahmadis is motivated from their animosity for the right-wing.
It is the same hatred that is visible once again. These enlightened individuals really not care for the consequences nor are aware of the reasons why such acts were introduced in the constitution but are adamant to have them nullified or void. They say that the Ordinance XX passed in 1984 to be a violation of Article 14, 16, 19, 20, 22, 25 and 28 of the 1973 constitution.
The fact of the matter is even in the presence of current laws killing Ahmadis or any other Pakistani citizen or taking law in ones own hands is not justified. A crime is a crime and the perpetrators should be apprehended and punished accordingly. Islam accords complete protection to non-Muslims living in its fold. Such acts are nothing but barbarism and have no place in Islam
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Champions for Children
Looking for an opportunity to get involved at Mercy Health Children's Hospital? Champions for Children is a new group dedicated to helping children in our local community.
Champions for Children Giving Circle membership is about you making make a difference in the lives of children and students in our community. Member gifts may be paid annually, semi-annually, or quarterly.
Each Champions for Children Giving Circle member will annually contribute a tax-deductible gift. Your gift is pooled and membership collectively decides on the annual priority project for Mercy Health Children's Hospital and the children and families it serves as well as the students of Mercy College of Ohio.
Circle Members are part of a dynamic group who will meet three to four times per year to learn about the hospital and college, plans, new physicians, new services, classes and more. Meetings will also feature an impact discussion, areas of importance or initiatives, college updates and scholarship recipient information, attendance or presentations as well as networking opportunities.
Circle Membership is open to all who have an interest in healthcare in our region.
- Health care education and personal enrichment
- Social and networking opportunities
- Opportunities to empower and mentor the next generation of leaders and philanthropists
- Make a larger impact than could be accomplished alone
- Share talents through participation
- Learn about Mercy Health Children's Hospital, Mercy College of Ohio and the initiatives changing healthcare today
- Name listed in appropriate materials recognizing your gift
- Make an annual gift
- Act as an ambassador for Mercy Health Children's Hospital, Mercy College of Ohio and the Mercy Health Foundation, Greater Toledo
- Participate at will in the work of the organization. No mandatory meeting requirements.
As a member of the C 4 C you can expect to receive information about the happenings at Mercy Children's Hospital and Mercy College of Ohio as well as the Mercy Health Foundation.
You will be invited to social, educational and general meetings.
To learn more about C4C check out their website. https://foundation.mercy.com/champions/


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Lennox Paton
Lennox Paton, established in 1986, is a leading offshore, full-service commercial law firm providing services to clients in relation to Bahamian and British Virgin Islands law.Show more
Employment & Immigration
COVID-19: lay-offs, short time and redundancies – what you need to knowBahamas | 15 April 2020
In times of crisis such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, employers and employees alike need to be aware of their rights and obligations. Employers should ensure that lay-off or short-time actions are taken with due consideration and in accordance with the Employment Act. Employees should be prepared for the possibility of being laid off or put on short time and, understanding their options under the law, work with their employer to produce the best outcome for both parties.
Insolvency & Restructuring
Privy Council determines extraterritorial reach of clawback claims in insolvency proceedingsBahamas | 23 August 2019
The Privy Council has determined that, notwithstanding the absence of express statutory provisions permitting service out of the jurisdiction of fraudulent preference claims, such claims are to have extraterritorial effect. This decision clarifies the law as it relates to the extraterritorial effect of fraudulent preference claims; however, it also creates difficulties for subscribers to mutual funds that may be held liable for investments made on behalf of third-party beneficiaries that are the ultimate recipients of payments.
At a glance: COVID-19 court protocolsBahamas | 19 May 2020
COVID-19 has forced society to embrace all things technological and forced individuals to adapt to working remotely. As it stands, court operations before the Magistrates Court and the Supreme Court are restricted to essential services until the first working day after the expiry of the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (No 2) Order 2020, which may be extended by amendments. This article sets out what is permitted according to the judiciary's latest Mitigation Protocols concerning civil and commercial matters.
Private Client & Offshore Services
Tax consequences of transferring Bahamian real property held by a company for estate planning purposesBahamas | 23 July 2020
Bahamian real property is commonly held by a company which is incorporated in The Bahamas or another jurisdiction whose shares may be held by an individual or their nominee. A 'beneficial owner' is any person who is beneficially interested in the real property, including a beneficiary under a trust. This article considers the tax consequences of transferring Bahamian real property held by a company for estate planning purposes.
COVID-19: summary of legislation enacted in relation to corporate regulations and businessesBahamas | 04 June 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the governor general declared a public state of emergency and implemented the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) Regulations 2020. Pursuant to the regulations, the prime minister implemented the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (2) Order 2020 and the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (Special Provisions) Order 2020. This article provides a summary of the provisions contained in the orders.
Has COVID-19 affected real estate transactions?Bahamas | 28 May 2020
Restrictions on both domestic and international travel, lockdowns and curfews have been imposed in The Bahamas to restrict movement in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19. While law firms have had to close their physical doors to the general public, real estate and resort development attorneys have embraced new and efficient procedures for closing transactions.
What impact could COVID-19 have on leases?Bahamas | 21 May 2020
The government recently announced an ambitious rental assistance programme to assist tenants who have been economically affected by COVID-19 and are unable to satisfy their contractual obligation to pay rent. However, many pundits have questioned the legality of rental assistance during a state of emergency.
At a glance: COVID-19 court protocolsBahamas | 14 May 2020
COVID-19 has forced society to embrace all things technological and forced individuals to adapt to working remotely. As it stands, court operations before the Magistrates Court and the Supreme Court are restricted to essential services until the first working day after the expiry of the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (No 2) Order 2020, which may be extended by amendments. This article sets out what is permitted according to the judiciary's latest Mitigation Protocols concerning civil and commercial matters.
COVID-19: lay-offs, short time and redundancies – what you need to knowBahamas | 09 April 2020
In times of crisis such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, employers and employees alike need to be aware of their rights and obligations. Employers should ensure that lay-off or short-time actions are taken with due consideration and in accordance with the Employment Act. Employees should be prepared for the possibility of being laid off or put on short time and, understanding their options under the law, work with their employer to produce the best outcome for both parties.
Special tax relief for Abaco and Grand BahamaBahamas | 30 January 2020
To encourage the rebuilding effort in Abaco, Grand Bahama and the surrounding Cays after Hurricane Dorian, tax relief is now available for real property tax, value added tax (VAT) on the conveyance of real property, business licence tax and certain import duties and VAT, provided that certain conditions are met.
Supreme Court identifies its jurisdictional limits to assist in trust arbitration proceedingsBahamas | 29 August 2019
The Supreme Court recently clarified its jurisdictional limits to assist in trust-related arbitrations, ruling that it has no such jurisdiction to allow service outside an action's jurisdiction. Given this ruling, parties to trust arbitration agreements must be cognisant that, notwithstanding whether their trust deeds provide for the seat of any arbitration to be The Bahamas, the court can provide only limited assistance where the arbitration is not held and the parties or assets are not in The Bahamas.
Privy Council determines extraterritorial reach of clawback claims in insolvency proceedingsBahamas | 22 August 2019
The Privy Council has determined that, notwithstanding the absence of express statutory provisions permitting service out of the jurisdiction of fraudulent preference claims, such claims are to have extraterritorial effect. This decision clarifies the law as it relates to the extraterritorial effect of fraudulent preference claims; however, it also creates difficulties for subscribers to mutual funds that may be held liable for investments made on behalf of third-party beneficiaries that are the ultimate recipients of payments.
New tax reforms in effectBahamas | 18 July 2019
In the 2019/2020 Budget Communication the government announced various tax reforms which came into effect on 1 July 2019. Among other things, the cap on owner-occupied property has increased from B$50,000 to B$60,000 per year and stamp duty on real property has been replaced by value added tax (VAT) at the same rates. Further, any party that is required to become a VAT registrant must have a business licence.
Extinguishment of purchasers' rights – importance of priority in unregistered land systemsBahamas | 20 June 2019
The Bahamas has an unregistered land system that is based on the conveyancing laws of England and Wales issued before 1925. Therefore, deeds and documents should be recorded in the Registry of Records in The Bahamas as soon as possible. Priority becomes particularly important in high-net-worth commercial and condominium development transactions.
Register of Beneficial Ownership Act: a new day for beneficial ownersBahamas | 09 May 2019
Since 2001 international organisations such as the Financial Action Task Force have pressured offshore financial centres to pass legislation in order to increase transparency within their financial services sectors. As such, the Register of Beneficial Ownership Act recently came into effect in The Bahamas. The act seeks to create a private search registry containing details of beneficial owners of domestic and international companies in The Bahamas.
Bahamian insolvency regime continues to promote judicial efficiencyBahamas | 28 February 2019
The Bahamian legislature continues to examine its existing legislation for ways to promote judicial efficiency by amending and implementing new procedures in its insolvency regime. As the global economy continues to grow and foreign companies and investors increasingly face obstacles arising from the use of offshore structures, the need for cross-border insolvency proceedings and the use of protection afforded to investors will likely continue to increase.
Buying real estate – when to engage an attorney?Bahamas | 21 February 2019
After finding the ideal property to purchase, what is the next step? Engage an attorney. An attorney can help to connect real estate buyers with key service providers in order to arrange, among other things, home inspections or insurance. Involving an attorney will make the difference between a smooth transaction that meets the expectations of the buyer versus one that is fraught with issues, unrealistic expectations and other obstacles which could have been avoided with the benefit of early advice and proper planning.
Foreign direct investment in real estate marketBahamas | 14 February 2019
Foreign direct investment (FDI) remains one of the key catalysts to the Bahamian economy's growth and sustainability. The Bahamas National Investment Policy seeks to boost the economy through investments and provide favourable returns for investors. To this end, it encourages FDI in key areas in the real estate market, including tourist resorts, upscale condominiums, timeshares and second-homes and marinas.
Supreme Court evaluates scope of trustees' protection in contentious trust litigationBahamas | 09 August 2018
The Supreme Court recently assessed the protection afforded to trustees by virtue of Section 83 of the Trustee Act 1998, which provides that a trustee cannot be bound or compelled by way of discovery to disclose information and documents about a trust. In Dawson-Damer, a trustee had used Section 83(8) as a basis to refuse a disclosure request. The applicant's case was built primarily on the allegation of a breach of duty (ie, the trustee had failed to consider the applicant's needs).
Payment of preferential debts out of assets subject to floating charge not permittedBahamas | 26 October 2017
The Supreme Court recently considered whether preferential creditors have any claim against the moneys received by receiver-managers for the sale of assets subject to a charge. The court determined that a floating charge which crystallised before the making of a winding-up order takes priority over other creditors.
Privy Council clarifies Bahamian law on appealing interlocutory judgmentsBahamas | 15 June 2017
There has been some debate over the lack of clarity regarding the concurrent jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal as to where and when applications for leave to appeal and stays should be made. A recent Judicial Committee of the Privy Council ruling has clarified this area of the law and given attorneys clear guidance regarding the proper procedure for appealing interlocutory judgments and applying for a stay pending appeal in the Bahamas.
Remittal of assets in cross-border insolvency proceedingsBahamas | 20 April 2017
The Bahamas Supreme Court recently considered the relationship between the statutory provisions in recognition proceedings which permit the turnover of property to a debtor (a foreign corporation or other foreign legal entity subject to a foreign proceeding in the country in which it is incorporated or established) and the common law power to direct remittal of assets to the foreign main proceedings where an ancillary liquidation is underway.
Hastings-Bass rule enshrined in lawBahamas | 13 April 2017
The recently enacted Trustee (Amendment) Act has clarified the law relating to trustee indemnities and given statutory effect to the rule in Re Hastings-Bass. With the passing of the act, the Bahamas has fortified its position as a leading offshore financial centre. It is expected that the codification of the rule will benefit trustees, protectors, beneficiaries and other persons who can apply to the court to unwind any perceived hard consequences flowing from an exercise of a fiduciary power.
Receiver-managers obtain court's blessing: self-dealing and fair-dealing rules not violatedBahamas | 15 December 2016
The joint receiver-managers of the assets of Baha Mar applied to the Supreme Court for a direction that the intended sale of Baha Mar's secured assets to a special purpose vehicle (SPV) would not amount to self-dealing or infringe the fair-dealing rule. The court was satisfied that the sale to the SPV was pursued by the joint receiver-managers in good faith and achieved after adequate precautions were taken to achieve the best price reasonably obtainable at the time.
Bahamian law on disclosure of trust informationBahamas | 08 December 2016
The case of Dawson Damer v Taylor Wessing arose out of a dispute between a beneficiary of trusts governed by Bahamian law and a Bahamian trustee. The beneficiary made subject access requests under the UK Data Protection Act 1998 to the trustee's London solicitors who refused to provide the information. This resulted in the beneficiary applying to the court for an order requiring the law firm to comply with the subject access requests.
Legal proceedings stayed in favour of mediation in accordance with Arbitration ActBahamas | 15 September 2016
The Supreme Court recently determined that legal proceedings should be stayed based on the construction of the dispute clause in an arbitration agreement. The court held that there is persuasive authority even where an arbitration clause is discretionary, and that a party retains the option of invoking this authority. It was therefore reasonable for the court to conclude that referral to mediation was contemplated before arbitration proceedings could be pursued.
Supreme Court exercises statutory jurisdiction to wind up foreign companyBahamas | 23 June 2016
The Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas has acceded to the petition for Caledonian Bank Limited to be wound up as a foreign company pursuant to the Companies Winding-up Amendment Act, thereby exercising its jurisdiction for ancillary winding-up proceedings to be entered into. A petition was filed to wind up the insolvent company in the Bahamas so that the company's liquidators could access property in this jurisdiction.
Bahamas designates list of relevant foreign countriesBahamas | 19 May 2016
The Liquidation Rules Committee has published the Foreign Proceedings (International Cooperation) (Relevant Foreign Countries) Liquidation Rules 2016. The most recent statutory enactment in relation to corporate insolvency in the Bahamas is the designation of a list of relevant foreign countries to which the Bahamian court will extend international cooperation in insolvency proceedings.
Cayman Bank liquidators denied common law and statutory recognition in the BahamasBahamas | 31 March 2016
In a "jurisprudentially unattractive" decision, the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas has refused the liquidators of Caledonian Bank recognition in the Bahamas, where assets in the region of $16 million are held. By refusing recognition to the liquidators, the court has declined to grant assistance to liquidators which are meant to protect the interests of creditors, not the debtors' estate.
Billionaire adjudicated bankrupt under 1869 statuteBahamas | 21 January 2016
The Bahamian Supreme Court recently declined to register a composition with creditors sought by Irish billionaire Sir Anthony O'Reilly. The court took the alternative route of adjudicating him bankrupt instead. The decision was based on legal difficulties with the proposed composition under Section 97 of the Bankruptcy Act of 1869.
Supreme Court declines recognition of Chapter 11 proceedingsBahamas | 01 October 2015
The Supreme Court of the Bahamas recently dismissed an application seeking various orders in aid of bankruptcy proceedings commenced in the United States concerning various Bahamian companies placed into Chapter 11. There is no equivalent to Chapter 11 under Bahamian law by which breathing space can be created or new capital can be injected on terms acceptable to any reasonable lender.
Insolvency and restructuring – challenges facing companies and individualsBahamas | 19 March 2015
Legislative changes to the insolvency regime in the Bahamas provide for greater international cooperation and increased mechanisms for liquidators to pursue relief against debtors. The amendments provide a more comprehensive legal framework for improved administration of liquidations in order to seek the necessary relief in areas where the statute previously failed to provide any recourse.
Investment funds explainedBahamas | 22 January 2015
The Investment Funds Act provides legislation flexible enough to accommodate the needs and growing demands of the financial sector. To be a Bahamas-based investment fund, a nexus to the Bahamas must be established. An investment fund does not include a unit trust, company or partnership where the holder of equity interests cannot redeem its equity interests or require the issuer to repurchase its equity interests.
Government launches 'revolutionary' ICON investment fundBahamas | 30 October 2014
The fund structuring vehicle known as the investment condominium (ICON) is the latest investment product offering from the Bahamian financial services industry. Governed pursuant to the Investment Condominium Act, the ICON is a contractual relationship subsisting between investors, under which the investors agree to pool assets for the purposes of investing those assets as a collective.
Establishment of trusts in the BahamasBahamas | 22 May 2014
As a common law country Bahamian courts recognise trusts and the relationships that they create. The Bahamas is not a signatory of the Hague Convention on the law applicable to trusts and their recognition, and it is not anticipated that it will be. The assets of a trust are vested in trustees for the benefit of the beneficiaries. Assets may be held directly by the trustees or indirectly through holding companies.
Court sets aside order granting leave to serve summons outside jurisdictionBahamas | 12 December 2013
The Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas has set aside an order granting a liquidator leave to serve a summons outside the jurisdiction on a company incorporated in Bermuda, which sought the recovery of a payment as a fraudulent preference. The liquidator sought a declaration that a payment made to the foreign company before the liquidation amounted to a fraudulent preference payment.
Captive insurance in the BahamasBahamas | 12 September 2013
The recent insurance industry briefing on the regulatory regime for captives has highlighted a renewed interest in the Bahamas as a jurisdiction of choice for captive companies. The Bahamas enjoys numerous advantages, including accessibility from the United States, an established financial structure and a tax-neutral environment for business. Captive companies are registered as a restricted external insurer under the External Insurance Act.
New real property tax incentivesBahamas | 16 May 2013
In an effort to provide tax relief and to update the real property tax register, the Bahamian government has implemented real property tax incentives. Among other things, owners of residential properties who remain current with their payments over the next three years will receive a 5% rebate of their annual real property tax assessment.
Supreme Court rules on liquidators' powers of examinationBahamas | 01 November 2012
In a recent landmark insolvency decision, the Supreme Court applied the modern approach to the determination of an application by joint liquidators for the production of documents and the oral examination of the named partners of former auditors of a company in voluntary liquidation. The court held that the liquidators had been unreasonable and that their application was oppressive.
Wills and trusts: rule against perpetuities is abolishedBahamas | 27 September 2012
The Rule Against Perpetuities (Abolition) Act 2011 has abolished the rule against perpetuities in relation to wills and trusts. With the abolition of the rule against perpetuities, settlors and testators now have greater flexibility in relation to estate planning. Furthermore, trustees will be in a position to accumulate trust income for such period as they think appropriate given the particular needs of a trust.
Executive Entities ActBahamas | 07 June 2012
With the Executive Entities Act 2011 the Bahamas has added an innovative product to its portfolio of financial services legislation, by encapsulating services currently offered in the realm of wealth management within a legal entity. Section 3 of the act provides for an executive entity which can act as an effective governance tool to carry out executive functions while protecting confidentiality in wealth preservation structures.
Supreme Court clarifies International Business Companies ActBahamas | 19 April 2012
In a recent decision the Supreme Court clarified amendments made by the International Business Companies (Amendment) Act 2010. The court held that there is no statutory bar preventing the applicant applying for the restoration of an international business company, even if the company was struck off before the commencement of the International Business Companies Act of 2000.
A new direction for the Trustee ActBahamas | 16 February 2012
The Trustee (Amendment) Act 2011 has strengthened the law relating to trusts and their administration by clarifying and expanding sections of the principal act and by making substantive amendments that have introduced new provisions. These innovative provisions show the Bahamas' continued commitment to provide for clients and reinforce its position as a leader in the area of private wealth management.
Permanent residency in the Bahamas: a new policyBahamas | 20 October 2011
The government has amended the National Investment Policy to provide for accelerated consideration of permanent residency applications for persons purchasing a residence worth $1.5 million or more. Under the new scheme, provided that applicants have all the required documentation, they can expect to receive a response within 21 days of their completed application being delivered to the Department of Immigration.
Judicial and Legal Services Commission: obligation to consider applicationsBahamas | 29 September 2011
In early 2011 Cheryl Grant-Bethel, the former Deputy Directory of Public Prosecutions, brought a case against John Delaney QC in relation to the Judicial and Legal Services Commission's failure to consider her application to be appointed director of public prosecutions. The case raised a number of important and novel issues relating to the obligations of the commission to consider applications for legal positions in the civil service.
Court of Appeal confirms 'no leave to appeal' rulingBahamas | 04 August 2011
Crawford International recently appealed a judgment relating to the determination of a preliminary issue concerning the scope of a management contract. A preliminary objection was taken to the appeal on the basis that the judgment was interlocutory and no leave to appeal had been obtained. However, the appeal court determined that the judgment on the preliminary issue was final rather than interlocutory, and as such no leave was required.
Owner-occupied rental homesBahamas | 09 June 2011
All homeowners which are renting one or more bedrooms in an owner-occupied home are required to apply to the Hotel Licensing Authority (a division of the Ministry of Tourism) for a hotel licence, which must be renewed annually. In addition, a rental tax at the rate of 10% of the rental income is payable on all owner-occupied homes which are rented.
Business Licence Act 2010 takes effectBahamas | 02 June 2011
The Business Licence Act 2010 came into force on January 1 2011. It has introduced new licensing and taxation requirements to operate a business in the Bahamas. Licence fees have now changed and will be based on turnover. Existing businesses will be deemed licensed for a period of 90 days from the commencement date of the act.
Yacht Registry introducedBahamas | 20 January 2011
The Bahamas Maritime Authority has announced the eagerly awaited launch of the Yacht Registry. The expansion of the authority, and of the yacht sector itself, resulted in the need for a more focused and autonomous infrastructure dedicated to this area. The addition of the registry adds a new dynamic and quality component to an already well-rounded, well-developed and expansive ship registry system.
New arbitration legislation passedBahamas | 08 July 2010
The Arbitration Act and the Arbitration (Foreign Arbitral Awards) Act have entered into force. Both acts are the result of The Bahamas' commitment to adhere to the recommendations of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law in order to develop uniformity and harmonization in the law relating to arbitral procedures on a domestic level, as well as the specific needs of international commercial arbitration practice.
Bahamas elevated to OECD White ListBahamas | 22 April 2010
The minister of state for finance has announced that The Bahamas has signed tax information exchange agreements with each of the Nordic countries, taking to 18 the number of such agreements to which it is a signatory. Thus, The Bahamas has now exceeded the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) required minimum of 12 agreements and is fully compliant with the OECD standard.
New Insurance Act furthers international harmonizationBahamas | 18 February 2010
The Insurance Act 2005 introduced a new system for licensing and regulating domestic insurers based on the international standards prescribed by the Financial Action Task Force and the principles of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors. Additionally, the act and accompanying regulations introduce a degree of harmonization with the insurance legislation of a number of other jurisdictions in the region.
Government Introduces New External Insurance ActBahamas | 24 September 2009
In light of the increasingly restrictive regulation in many onshore jurisdictions and the escalating costs of conducting insurance business in both onshore and in some offshore insurance centres, the Bahamas has introduced the External Insurance Act 2009, incorporating several innovative features which are unique to the jurisdiction.
Public Policy and the Evidence (Proceedings in Other Jurisdictions) Act 2000Bahamas | 23 July 2009
Since the Evidence (Proceedings in Other Jurisdictions) Act was implemented, the Bahamian courts have often been found to use a narrower interpretation of the act in order to prevent foreign courts from delving into the private affairs of individuals and companies (specifically their bank accounts), unless there is a strong argument otherwise.
Application of Evidence (Proceedings in Other Jurisdictions) Act 2000Bahamas | 16 July 2009
In response to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's blacklisting of the Bahamas as an offshore investment jurisdiction due to a lack of transparency in the international arena and the existence of various obstacles to mutual legal assistance, the Bahamian legislature has implemented various acts, including the Evidence (Proceedings in other Jurisdictions) Act.
A Guide to FoundationsBahamas | 07 May 2009
Foundations are now recognized and accepted in most civil law jurisdictions. They are widely used in Europe and Latin America where trusts are less well known, frequently misunderstood and not always accepted. With the introduction of the Foundations Act in 2004, The Bahamas became one of the first common law countries to make the private foundation available.
Revisiting the Data Protection ActBahamas | 20 November 2008
The Data Protection Act 2003 provides a way for individuals to exert a degree of control over personal information held by others, including the manner in which that data is collected, processed, stored, used and disclosed. The grace period for putting compliance procedures in place has now expired. This update revisits the implications of the act and provides an overview of its principal provisions.
Foreign Investment and Bahamian Mergers and AcquisitionsBahamas | 17 January 2008
All significant acquisitions in The Bahamas have involved foreign capital, which creates certain legal issues highlighted in this update. Most relevant to mergers and acquisitions is the requirement for a foreign equity investor to obtain the prior approval of the Investments Board before it can purchase the shares of, or a beneficial interest in, a Bahamian resident company.
Development of an E-business CentreBahamas | 13 December 2007
The development of the Bahamas into an international e-commerce and e-business centre has been spectacular. From the creation of the Public Utilities Commission in 2000 to the appointment of a data protection commissioner in 2007, the aim of every administration has been to make the Bahamas a global leader in e-commerce.
New Prime Minister Promises to Strengthen Financial Services SectorBahamas | 17 May 2007
In the recent general election the Free National Movement beat the incumbent Progressive Liberal Party by the second narrowest victory in the history of The Bahamas. New Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham has named himself minister for finance and has promised a raft of measures aimed at ensuring "that the financial services sector remains attractive, internationally competitive and adequately regulated".
New Private Trust Company Legislation for BahamasBahamas | 01 February 2007
In order to accommodate a wider market and improve efficiency in the local wealth management industry, the Bahamian Parliament has approved comprehensive new private trust legislation. The private trust company legislation is the product of collaboration between a multi-disciplinary working group established in 2005, the Central Bank and the government.
The Foundations Act 2004: An OverviewBahamas | 20 July 2006
A Bahamian foundation is a legal entity resident and domiciled in the Bahamas. Any assets properly transferred to a Bahamian foundation shall be the legal and beneficial property of the foundation and shall cease to be the property of the transferor. The property of a foundation shall not become the property of a beneficiary unless and until it is properly distributed to such by the foundation.
Exchange Control Restrictions Relaxed on Capital Account TransactionsBahamas | 13 April 2006
Delivering on a longstanding promise to its financial services and capital markets industry stakeholders and investors, the Central Bank of the Bahamas has implemented sweeping adjustments intended to relax the country's capital account exchange control regime. The adjustments take the country many steps closer to full convertibility between the Bahamian dollar and the US dollar.
The Purpose Trusts Act 2004Bahamas | 14 July 2005
The Purpose Trusts Act represents a significant variation from the accepted principles of trust law that a trust requires a settlor, a trustee and beneficiaries, and is invalid to the extent that it has no ascertainable beneficiaries or charitable objects. It allows a valid trust to be established for specific purposes notwithstanding that the trust does not have charitable objects or ascertainable beneficiaries.
A Guide to Investment FundsBahamas | 05 August 2004
The new Investment Funds Act aims to provide legislation that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate the needs and growing demands of the financial sector. The act provides for four classes of investment fund: the standard fund; the professional fund; the specific mandate alternative regulatory test (SMART) fund; and the recognized foreign fund.
Investment Funds Act and Regulations Come into ForceBahamas | 25 March 2004
The new Investment Funds Act aims to accommodate the needs and growing demands of the financial sector. It provides a strong backbone for the fund industry in The Bahamas, and many of the amendments it introduces should have widespread implications for the financial services industry in its attempt to remain one of the world's leading international financial centres.
Developing Timeshare in The BahamasBahamas | 16 October 2003
Despite some drawbacks, The Bahamas appears to offer the necessary elements for timeshare development. The government's willingness to waive certain requirements of the Vacation Plan and Time-sharing Act in some cases is encouraging, and if it also makes appropriate amendments to the act to assist the industry, developing owners may find the jurisdiction even more attractive.
Investment Funds Act Tabled Before House of AssemblyBahamas | 22 May 2003
The new Investment Funds Act is intended to replace the Mutual Funds Act 1995 and its accompanying regulations, and provide the Securities Commission of The Bahamas with the ability to oversee the 'exempt fund' market. Among other things, it aims to ensure full disclosure and promote the future growth of this sector.
New Financial Services Consultative Forum is CreatedBahamas | 09 January 2003
The government of The Bahamas has created a Financial Services Consultative Forum, which is charged with the responsibility of advising the Ministry of Financial Services and Investments on policy matters pertaining to or affecting the economy, and specifically the financial sector.
New Government Pledges to Reinvigorate Financial Services IndustryBahamas | 27 June 2002
The new prime minister has appointed a minister of financial services and investments who will work to promote the development of the Bahamian financial services industry. The government will continue to support international best practice standards, although it is also aware of the need to address the concerns and expectations of a frustrated industry.
Selecting the Domicile of an Offshore Special Purpose VehicleBahamas | 27 June 2002
In order to be a viable jurisdiction for the domiciliation of a special purpose vehicle which will be the issuer of securities in connection with a securitization transaction, a jurisdiction must meet all the requirements of the sponsoring institution, the rating agencies and investors. This update examines the key issues.
Government Moves to Support War Against TerrorismBahamas | 01 November 2001
The government of The Bahamas has passed legislation to assist the international efforts to seize the assets of terrorist organizations affiliated or linked with the Taliban and Usama bin Laden. It prohibits Bahamians, both at home and abroad, from assisting these entities in any way.
Supervision of Financial Accounts is Stepped UpBahamas | 14 June 2001
A new act obliges financial institutions to verify the identity of the beneficial owners of all accounts provided, and to report any suspicious transactions to the authorities. One of the most important of these is the Financial Intelligence Unit, which was established to target offences involving the proceeds of crime.
Regulatory Framework for Financial Service Providers UpdatedBahamas | 31 May 2001
Recent legislation provides for the licensing and regulation of certain financial and corporate services in The Bahamas. It specifies which parties are authorized to provide these services, and sets out the criteria for obtaining a licence and the duties of licensees.
Banking Laws UpdatedBahamas | 03 May 2001
New legislation has given the Central Bank of the Bahamas the power to assist and cooperate with overseas regulatory authorities, in order to help international financial service regulators to exercise their functions. Meanwhile, a second law introduces stricter regulation of banks and trust companies.
International Companies Act RevampedBahamas | 12 April 2001
The International Business Companies Act 2000 has repealed the International Business Companies Act 1989. There is a 180-day transition period for all existing Bahamian international business companies to comply with the act.
Creating a New Landscape for Financial ServicesBahamas | 30 November 2000
New Securities Industry Regulations were promulgated in July and have proved to be of interest to international securities firms that market their securities and proprietary systems to private clients and institutional investors in the Bahamas. For the first time in Bahamian legal history, restrictions have been placed on their activities.
Real Estate
Tax consequences of transferring Bahamian real property held by a company for estate planningBahamas | 24 July 2020
Bahamian real property is commonly held by a company which is incorporated in The Bahamas or another jurisdiction whose shares may be held by an individual or their nominee. A 'beneficial owner' is any person who is beneficially interested in the real property, including a beneficiary under a trust. This article considers the tax consequences of transferring Bahamian real property held by a company for estate planning purposes.
Has COVID-19 affected real estate transactions?Bahamas | 29 May 2020
Restrictions on both domestic and international travel, lockdowns and curfews have been imposed in The Bahamas to restrict movement in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19. While law firms have had to close their physical doors to the general public, real estate and resort development attorneys have embraced new and efficient procedures for closing transactions.
What impact could COVID-19 have on leases?Bahamas | 22 May 2020
The government recently announced an ambitious rental assistance programme to assist tenants who have been economically affected by COVID-19 and are unable to satisfy their contractual obligation to pay rent. However, many pundits have questioned the legality of rental assistance during a state of emergency.
Special tax relief for Abaco and Grand BahamaBahamas | 31 January 2020
To encourage the rebuilding effort in Abaco, Grand Bahama and the surrounding Cays after Hurricane Dorian, tax relief is now available under the Disaster Reconstruction Authority (Special Economic Recovery Zone) (Relief) Order 2019. This article examines the tax relief available with regard to real property.


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Fintech has revolutionised the way that we see financial institutions, trade internationally and do business worldwide. With new startups launching every day, the consumer demand for these digital services and innovative products continue to motivate markets. The FinTech industry is preparing our financial system and economy for the future.
Currently, the FinTech industry is parented by both the technology and financial industries. In a space where well-funded tech innovation is rapidly reshaping the centuries-old finance sector, bankers, investors and analysts share worldwide growth predictions. Digital technology has now become the core of almost every industry and business.
By partnering and collaborating with smaller fintech startups, established companies can accelerate industry growth and push the capabilities of both parties forward. Australia has a unique fintech ecosystem, with impressive talent and the much-needed capital to get these start up companies off the ground. By embracing the FinTech partnership model, Australia can solidify their position as a leader in the global FinTech space.
Financial technology companies give flexibility and an ability to pivot, something that larger companies cannot do as simply and as viably. FinTech companies are faster to react and ultimately, could be able to provide superior solutions when compared with more traditional institutions.
The number of FinTech companies acquired by banks now exceeds the number of FinTech IPOs. Through the first six months of 2017, corporate investors — mostly financial institutions — participated in more than 20 percent of FinTech VC deals, according to KPMG. In other industries such as insurance and healthcare, the same thing is happening. Large companies are either acquiring or investing in FinTech start-ups. Like most other innovations, FinTech will likely become part of the mainstream corporate structure in each of the industries it affects.
Also, a transparent and real‑time operation of FinTech innovations, such as Blockchain and digital currencies, are generating new value streams through innovative new products and services.
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My name is Claire Anetrella. I am a Greensboro native with New York soul. This year is my 14th year teaching and my 5th at General Greene.
General Greene has been a part of me since my senior year of high school when I tutored students here.
Then again as a senior at UNCG, I was fortunate enough to do my student teaching here at Greene in the same room your student is in this year.
In my class we are all O.W.L.s (Outstanding Wonderful Learners).
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The Natural, November 1, 2018 in The PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING
What's up with Mick's right leg?
1 hour ago, Ryan said:
What's up with Mick's right leg?
What's up with Mick's right leg?
Foley is keeping balloon animals in his pants, made for him by Frank the clown.
Don't be a lemon.
Spoiler tags weren't working for the above.
3 hours ago, ChesterCopperpot said:
Vince: "Hunter...we have to get this kid. Look at that vascularity!!!"
HHH: "Uhmmm....."
That's very unsettling.
That Regal robe would make the world's greatest smoking jacket.
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"There's all kinds of things happening in the photo"... that invites analysis. So what is the significance of the empty, flattened funko pop boxes? Is the Diet Coke being in front of Brandi, whilst the energy drink is in from of Kenny telling us something about the future booking of the IWGP Heavyweight title? Or is the Nail Varnish remover being in front of Goldust hint at a possible return of The Natural Dustin Rhodes? Is he posing with the Bullet Club because Jimmy Jacobs did that and got fired for it, and he's trying to get cut in time for All In 2? All of this has to mean something somehow!
Or he's just taking a picture with his Brother, Sister-in-Law and some family friends, at a signing or something. But it's odd that he's wearing facepaint with regular clothes, anyway.
It seems like it is some sort of con because this picture is from the same thing
Big Casserole.
The con in question happened today near LaGuardia Airport and was called "The Big Event".
14 hours ago, Ryan said:
What's up with Mick's right leg?
He's very happy to see Arquette.
A couple of photos from a bigger wwe.com gallery of wrestlers who won championships in NXT and WWE:
Neville should rechristen himself Dick Muscle.
Imagine what steroids do to his pubococcygeal(PC) muscles if he works those out! Actually, don't imagine that unless you want to, I'm not your brain.
Jun Kasai from earlier today in Sumo Hall. NSFW obviously.
His skin is more scarred than not, isn't it? There's barely a spot on his whole epidermis that hasn't bled at some point. Crazy.
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There is a great deal of stigma and a lack of understanding surrounding mental illness and suicide. Someone was actually heard to say the following while visiting a family whose child had taken his own life.
"If he wanted to die, why are you so upset?" The family also heard; "Time will heal," and "You have other children so ..
Another person mentioned that committing suicide was an act of cowardice. How could anyone even think something like that? I don't agree that it is an act of cowardice. I think that it takes a great deal of courage. I imagine my son standing somewhere up high, making that terribly difficult, heartbreaking, yet brave decision to end his suffering. Maybe he also felt that he was relieving us of an emotional burden; maybe he could not longer tolerate the voices in his head.
I was quite sure that no fear, pain nor sorrow could touch me after that most traumatic and painful experience, but that was simply not true. Life is made up of all kinds of tragedies. What I do know is that we will remember and love our son David forever.


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Bhaalu case: Flemish Media Regulator rules in favor of broadcasters Medialaan, SBS Belgium, and VRT in their suit against Right Brain Interface
Right Brain Interface NV is a young technology company that has created a remote DVR (digital video recording) storage service called Bhaalu. In essence, this service allows its subscribers to record the television shows, which they can watch according to their TV channels' subscription and store them on servers owned by the unincorporated association of Bhaalu users ("in the cloud"). This way, Bhaalu users can watch TV shows on demand up to 3 months after they have been aired.
The Bhaalu system is also called a Collaborative Video Recorder (or CVR) because the users are basically sharing the cost of certain common components of the CVR hardware, without it being technically possible for them to share content with or transfer the content to other users.
Naturally, Bhaalu's entry on the Belgian market has led to a great deal of opposition by Belgian broadcasters, provoking Medialaan, VRT, and SBS Belgium to sue Right Brain Interface before the Antwerp Commercial Court on grounds of their right to exclusive reproduction and communication enshrined in the Belgian Copyright Act. The broadcasters also filed a complaint with the Flemish Media Regulator on grounds of Right Brain Interface's violation of the Flemish Government Decree of 27 March 2009 (the "Media Decree").
On November 4, 2014 the Antwerp Commercial Court ruled that Right Brain Interface could not lawfully rely upon the "private copy" exception enshrined in the Belgian Copyright Act. Even though Right Brain Interface has since suspended its activities, it did apply for an appeal against this decision. On January 12, 2015 the Flemish Media Regulator also decided in favor of the Belgian broadcasters.
The broadcasters asserted that Right Brain Interface should be considered a "service provider" in the meaning of Article 2, 7° of the Media Decree. As a service provider, Right Brain Interface would be obliged, according to Article 180 of the Media Decree, to:
- transmit linear television shows-that are included in the range of television services in the Flemish Community- unabridged, unaltered, and in their entirety, at the actual time these television shows are aired.
- seek prior consent of the broadcasters so that these broadcasters may offer its customers an option to have a delayed, shortened, or altered viewing of the linear television shows.
However, Right Brain Interface does not transmit linear television shows in an unabridged, unaltered way and in their entirety at the actual time these television shows are aired. In addition, Right Brain Interface did not obtain the broadcasters' prior consent so that they could offer its customers the said option for delayed, shortened, or altered viewing of linear television shows.
The Media Decree defines "service providers" as any entity providing one or more broadcasting services to the public by means of electronic communication networks, with the exception of broadcasting organizations that only make their own broadcasting services to available to the public. This third category of market players (which fall between a broadcaster and a network operator) was added to the Media Decree to cope with future technical evolutions in the media sector. The Flemish Media Regulator held that Bhaalu was indeed the result of such technical evolutions and needed to be considered a service provider under the Media Decree.
In reaching this decision, the Flemish Media Regulator first considered that it was not required for service providers to provide the broadcasting services to the public via their own network. The Flemish Media Regulator also considered that it was irrelevant whether these services were broadcast on individual request or whichever technique was used to broadcast them (including point-to-point technique or, as in the present case, unicast technique). The fact that the Bhaalu user must indeed have made a recording instruction so that the signal via unicast would be forwarded to him does not, according to the Flemish Media Regulator, imply that Bhaalu did not provide broadcasting services.
Therefore, the Flemish Media Regulator declared that Right Brain Interface has violated Article 180 of the Media Decree by: (i) not transmitting the linear television shows-that are part of their range of television services in the Flemish Community-unabridged, unaltered, and in their entirety, at the exact time these television shows are aired, and (ii) not obtaining prior consent of the broadcasters so that they could offer its customers an option allowing for a delayed, shortened, or altered viewing of linear television shows.
However, given that Right Brain Interface had already ceased its Bhaalu-related activities after the Antwerp Commercial Court rendered its decision on November 4, 2014, the Flemish Media Regulator only issued Right Brain Interface a warning and ordered it to stop committing further violations.
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Since Kim Kardashian has stepped out with platinum blonde hair, she's been drawing comparisons to Draco Malfoy on Twitter. Fans on Twitter exploded over the reality star's new hairstyle on Thursday morning when she made her shocking appearance at Paris Fashion Week. Some cracked a Harry Potter joke and said that she resembled Tom Felton's popular character.
Kardashian, 34, sported a platinum blonde hairstyle at the Balmain show. She wasn't the only one who went platinum. Jared Leto one-upped the fashion and beauty icon at the same fashion show. The Academy-award winner actor also sported a resemblance to Draco Malfoy. But it's Kardashian who's become the butt of the joke on social media.
Kim has since ignored the comments. She shared a selfie of her platinum blonde hairstyle on Instagram. In her photo, Kim thanked her makeup stylists Joyce Bonelli for becoming her "inspiration," according to the International Business Times. She not only shared one, but two photos of her new look. One was caption "Blonde at Balmain," while the other showed Kim with her husband, Kanye West, and mother, Kris Jenner. She included the caption: "So lucky to have these fun new memories in Paris."
It didn't take long for fans and haters of the famous Kardashian to create memes of her new platinum blonde hairstyle. Some of the responses were dubbed as hilarious by the media.
Even Tom Felton himself is talking about Kim's dramatic new hairstyle. He can see the resemblance between the reality star's new look and his character. Felton, 27, tweeted about Kim's platinum blonde hairstyle after seeing the flutter of memes on his timeline. "So apparently Kanye has a Draco fetish #muse." Felton also shared a Photoshopped photo of Kim dressed in Malfoy's Slytherin black robe and green tie, according to Us Weekly.
Some are wondering what made Kardashian go blonde again. Apparently, her husband Kanye West is to blame. The rapper apparently loves Kardashian as a blonde. "He asked if I would ever go back to blond. I was like, 'No right after a baby, because my face was so swollen and it looked like my lips were huge. My face was just off,'" Kardashian told People magazine last year.
The Inquisitr previously reported that Kim's striking features seem to stand out more now that she's a blonde. Some fans think that the almost white hair color isn't complementary with her Armenian features. Others believe that it shows off her recent plastic surgery procedures.
The one person that loves Kim Kardashian's platinum blonde hair is her colorist, of course. "It's a really fun adventure for her!" Lorri Goddard told Us Weekly in an exclusive interview. "The shade is an amazing medley of different platinum hues — a customized blonde-on-blonde journey – so it feels very fresh while still being a nod to that 'Hollywood glamour platinum.' "
With the slicked back look, some would say that Kardashian's hair is more of a nod to the popular Harry Potter character. What do you think of Kim Kardashian's platinum blonde hair?
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My Weekend in Chicago
February 18, 2013
(NOTE: I had ask my friend Ria from Houston to cover for me while I am on treatment, as you can see she "gladly" indulged my request. Thanks, Ria)
Two weeks ago,I went to Chicago to say hello to my friend, Bobet (aka 'Bo' to most of his North American friends and colleagues) . For those who have never been, Chicago is a great metropolis by the beautiful Lake Michigan. In February, patches of ice adorn the streets and architectural arches while people, unmindful of the cold, leisurely skate in the park's ice rink. It is beautiful. You must visit.
We met Bobet and his wife, Irish, for dinner in his favorite Thai restaurant. I am happy to see him – we greet each other with long lasting hugs to cover all those years of missing each other. I am sad to see what the cancer has done to him. He moves slowly. He is a little thinner and his stomach a little swollen. The edges of his fingers are black (from the chemo, he says). He eats in nibbles. He speaks in short phrases, while Irish attends to him diligently with tender care. She smiles beside him and serves the soup to us, then sneaks the extra shrimp into his bowl. What love!
After dinner we hunt for coffee (it is his bucket list, he says). The first cup he has had in years. He savors the first sip. Ahhh! This is good. Irish is worried. She tells him "it's late". He shakes his head – not yet. I'm enjoying myself, he says. I smile.
The next day Bobet and Irish pick us up and we drive to where the city meets the lake. Everything sparkles. It is breathtakingly cold and beautiful. Someone takes our picture – tourists, they think. Obviously. We pick up fried rice, eggs, and bangus (marinated milkfish) from Ruby's Restaurant, a local Filipino restaurant that had been visited by Food Network's Bizarre Foods fame. I see Andrew Zimmern's, the host of the show, photo on the wall. I am a fan. I am thrilled.
We go to Bobet's home and I meet his peeps (family). His mother-in-law – Nanay, his daughter – Talia, his other daughter – Abby, Maggie the beagle and his grandson Ethan. Whew! So many! The table is set we take our seats in anticipation. Grace was said first – then pass the vinegar! In between mouthfuls I look around. Ethan is happily shoving fried rice into his mouth. Talia and Abby tag-teaming Ethan. Nanay fetching things from the kitchen, Irish passing food around making sure Bobet is eating. Smiles and laughter all around. More troop in! A nephew and a son. They have come from the gym. Big strong boys. They live here too!
I look at the family that Bobet and Irish have built; an army protecting them. He is well guarded. In the tradition of a role-playing game we used to play in college, Dungeons and Dragons; Irish is the lead elf-vanguard of the army. However, she is not a tall, cold Tolkien elf but more like an agile pixie. Even with her new spiky hair-do, Irish can whoosh under a five foot high limbo bar, without stooping. In the die roll for Love and Courage she rolled an 18. +3. Also, she runs marathons so that she can run beside him. She will run beside him all the way, I know, and if possible not let go. He is in good hands.
Time for a last round of pictures at the door. He blows a kiss.
Don't let this be good-bye, they said. Come back again!
I will.
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Conceptual art? The very sound of those words has chilled away and confused spectators who wonder just what, in fact, this art could be about or whether it is even visible. For like all labels that awkwardly blanket a host of new forms and attitudes, this one could become an out-and-out deception for those who never bothered to took and to discriminate. But this is hardly unfamiliar. Could one ever tell from the word "Cubism" what a typical Cubist work looked like? (A Sol LeWitt modular cube looks more literally "Cubist" than anything by Picasso; fig 149.) Could one ever guess that one catchall phrase, "Abstract Expressionism," ended up by bracketing pictures that look and feel as different as, say, those by de Kooning and Newman? Indeed, wouldn't "Conceptual art" apply far better to the work of Leonardo da Vinci than to that of, say, Vito Acconci, a Conceptual artist who uses his very body and voice in his art? So yet again, one must be careful not to let vague and simpleminded words obliterate the enormous range of intentions and visible results placed under the same umbrella.
Perhaps one should be even more careful this time, since many so-called Conceptual artists have willfully tried to divorce themselves from inherited traditions of "object" art by implying or stating that art can remain gray matter in the mind and still be art. LeWitt himself has written, "Ideas can be works of art; they are in a chain of development that may eventually find some form. All ideas need not be made physical."I (But come to think of it, wasn't the physical fact of the Parthenon, experienced by relatively few people, infinitely less important than the idea of the Parthenon, which was to become a touchstone of Western civilization and architectural theory and practice? And wasn't this belief in perfect thought as opposed to imperfect and transitory matter shared by many Renaissance painters, sculptors, and architects who held that the tangible work of art was only a flawed reflection of an ideal concept, just as later, many Neoclassic artists prized the idea of a work of art more than its palpable materialization?) Some younger art historians, too, have supported the claims of total newness by sensing so drastic a change in the premises of Conceptual art in general and of LeWitt in particular that, as in the case of a recent critical combat (Kuspit versus Masheck) 2 of unusual erudition and intellectual fervor, the very question was raised of whether words and ideas like "beauty" or "style" have not become irrelevant or anachronistic in dealing with LeWitt's work.
Yet, as happens with most innovative art, the passage of time softens the blow of what at first seemed unrecognizably new, slowly uncovering traditional roots and continuities that were initially invisible. How many times in this century, not to mention the last one, were


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Mighty Faith.
We all long for it. We all hope to see it. We all plan for it from the time our daughters are tiny. But how can we actually make it happen?
Let me share a few thoughts that may encourage you in the process of seeing your daughter grow into a mighty woman of faith.
Step 1: Kindling Faith
It all begins in the heart and mind of God. His desire is for our daughters to grow into mighty women of faith. So the first place WE start is with GOD.
- Are we intimately tied in to God's love and grace?
- Are we living lives surrendered to His will and strong in His joy?
- Does His love motivate and guide us?
If we are not walking in the fullness of His grace and love (as much as we know how), then how can we even begin to hope that our daughters will?
[Tweet "The first step for us in building faith in our daughters is to make sure we are walking with God."]
Why? Because we cannot strengthen in our daughters that which we are not living out in our own lives.
Let's suppose that you are walking in a thriving relationship with the Lord; the next step is to help your daughter come to her own faith walk with Jesus.
In my family, we began by preaching (proclaiming) the gospel to our children a lot — probably about once a month, starting from when they were 6 months old. That might seem strange, but we wanted our children to hear the truth early and often. We never asked them to "pray and receive Jesus" because we didn't want our children to feel pressured to pray a prayer in order to please us. We just spoke the gospel message every chance we had. We wanted them to hear truth and to let the Spirit work in their hearts to draw them to Himself.
From here it is a matter of actively living out our faith in a visible way for our children to see.
Step 2: Strengthening Faith
Helping our daughters to grow in their faith is a two-fold process.
[Tweet "The biggest and best thing we can do to strengthen faith in our daughters is to live our lives transparently."]
Is this scary? You betcha! Is it necessary? Absolutely! We need to talk about our failures and fears, our successes and tears, our transformations and trepidations.
Sometimes we can fall into the trap of thinking our faith is private. We say to ourselves "My faith is just between God and me." There is a difference between PERSONAL and PRIVATE. Yes, my faith is personal. In the final analysis, it is just me standing before God on my own. But that isn't the same thing as private.
Because my faith defines who I am and everything about my life, it should encompass everything in my life.
And it should also be openly talked about.
The more I share what God is teaching me — what verses He is using to train me, the sin He is convicting me of, and the way He is transforming my thinking — the more my children grow in their understanding of what this walk of faith is supposed to look like.
Living transparently is letting our children see the process — and showing them our trust in God in the middle of it. We so often think we need to have all the answers. But that is so wrong! It isn't about what answers we have, it's all about our knowing that God has all the answers.
[Tweet "It's not about me having all the answers, but being confident that God does!"]
We help strengthen our daughters' faith when we are absolutely faithful to point them back to Jesus! Our hope is in Him and He is the One who can see them through every trial and struggle along the way. Our daughters will have their pains, sorrows, trials, and hardships in their lives. The only way they can walk through them in victory is by walking hand-in-hand with Jesus. We should be the best example to them of how to do this with grace and joy. And we do it by showing them from our own lives.
The other part of helping to strengthen their faith is to encourage their questions.
In our post-modern age, the world denies that there are any absolute truths. Sometimes we try to combat that by squelching doubts or questions in our children. But, are we confident that God has the answers to all of our children's questions? Then there is nothing to fear when they ask.
We must encourage their questions; let them know that God is big enough to handle them all.
Let's open up our bibles with our girls and dive into the Word!
{The Engage Bible Study Series will help you accomplish this goal!}
Helping them learn HOW to find the answers is as important as knowing what the answers are. Our girls need to know the beauty and perfection of God's Truth. We can help them best by helping them learn how to go to God to find that Truth!
Family discussions should be a common occurrence in our homes. Every topic on the news should enter into our family dialogues. How exactly should we respond to political debates? What should we think when Christians are thrust into the news? These are all the kinds of things we should be discussing as a family with our bibles opened wide. Let's live out the example of being Bereans — those who were commended for searching out the truth of a matter in the Word of God.
Step 3: Prayer and Fasting
As moms, our lives should be devoted to praying and fasting for our children. {This tool will help!} Now I realize that years of pregnancy and nursing will not allow for whole-day fasting. But there are other ways of fasting besides cutting out all food. The bottom line is, a regular pattern of sacrificial praying for our children has more spiritual impact than we can ever begin to imagine!
If we are really serious for our children to grow strong in their faith, we need to undergird them with the support of a lifetime of prayer.
I'd love to hear the things you have done that have had a powerful impact on your daughters' spiritual strength!


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International economics: Lect 1 part 2 (Borders and trade agreements (1.…
International economics: Lect 1 part 2
The gravity model
simple, but fairly well in predicting actual trade flows
Latest evidence
Estimates of the effect of distance (c: )
a 1% increase in the distance
between countries is typically associated with a
decrease in the volume of trade of 0.7% to 1%
Estimates of the effect of countries' size (a and b): a
1% increase in a country's economic size
is typically associated with and
increase in the volume of trade of about 1%
Borders and trade agreements
Does a border lead to significantly less trade
than expected based on countries' GDPs and distance from another?
Does a trade agreement lead to significantly more trade among its partners
than expected based on their GDPs and distances from one another?
The gravity model can also be used to assess the effect of trade impediments other than distance on trade flows: e.g. borders and trade agreements
1. Borders
The border between the US and Canada (one of the more open borders in the world) still seems to be associated with a reduction in trade!
Canadian province of British Columbia trades significantly more with other Canadian provinces than with US states at similar distance (borders matter!)
2. Trade agreements
The U.S. signed a free trade agreement with Mexico and Canada in 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
NAFTA members trade more with the US than expected when only considering their economic size! […NAFTA or distance??]
Globalization: then and now
True, many technologies have increased trade and globalization by reducing trade impediments:
Wheels, sails, compasses, railroads, telegraph, steam power, automobiles,
telephones, airplanes, computers, containers, Internet, GPS satellites, etc
The negative effect of distance on trade has become smaller over time, it is still far from being insignificant according to estimates of the gravity model:
the world is not (yet) flat!
The world economy is more integrated than ever, but is the world really becoming "flat" (is distance no longer important in determining (economic) interactions?)
A country's location on the globe is still very relevant in determining your ease of access to markets !
Globalization: then and now cont.
More recent examples:
end of Soviet Union and the decision of China's leaders to open up to world markets
political factors
(wars, tariffs or free trade negotiations), can change trade patterns much more than innovations in transportation and communication
Then it suffered a sharp decline due to WWI, the
Great Depression
(followed by increase in protectionism) and
Only around 1970 (!) were trade levels back at their
World trade grew rapidly from 1870 to 1913
Since 1970, world trade has only become ever more important, big reduction in trade barriers by developing countries


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Bill Samuel, government affairs director with the AFL-CIO, spoke with America's Work Force on May 23 about the Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
Samuel spoke on the PRO Act and why it is necessary for worker protection. He said that the PRO Act protects the workers right to strike, binding arbitration to their first contract with their employers, and mainly fixes the misclassification of workers. Samuel said that fixing the misclassification of workers is one of the most important parts of this bill because it will help correctly classify workers as workers, rather than independent contractors, and allow them to receive proper wages, benefits, and protections that they are entitled to. He then went on to talk about Connecticut joining the fight for $15 minimum wage, and how by this fall they will be increasing their wages by 90 cents. Lastly, he spoke about the new NAFTA, United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) and how there is pressure to strengthen portions of it protecting workers rights in Mexico, reducing wage suppression and union busting tactics.
Financial advisor with Creative Financial Parners, Dan DeVerna, spoke with AWF on May 23 about long term care and health insurance. He discussed different forms of health insurance policies, such as the whole life insurance policy. DeVerna also mentioned affordable long term care policies to help people leave behind money for those who survived them rather than spending it all on additional care.
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Vastavam web: Ravi Kumar finished at the bottom of the heap in a high-scoring 10m air rifle final as hosts India's medal count remained static at one gold in the ISSF World Cup Finals here today.Competing in maiden World Cup Final, Kumar shot 123.4 in the eighth-man event before becoming the first to be eliminated in the third series on the second day of the competition.In the women's skeet final, the day's last event, three- time Olympic champion Kimberly Rhode of the USA, won her third WCF gold and sixth WCF medal overall when she bested reigning Olympic gold medallist Diana Bacosi of Italy after a fascinating shoot-off for the top two spots.
Rhode prevailed 22-21 over Bacosi, after both were tied on 56 hits after the allotted 60 shots in the final.The 2014 Incheon Asian Games team bronze medallist started the final with a 10.5 and followed that up with a 10.3. A 10.2 in the third shot of the first series kept him in fray, but a very low 9.2 in the following shot pulled him to the last place, from where he could never stage a fightback.
He produced quite a few high 10s in the next two series, including a 10.8 and two 10.6s, but they were not enough to see him through to a better finish.Peter Sidi, a Hungarian shooting legend and a man the likes of Peni looks up to, bagged the bronze — his seventh air rifle medal in World Cup Final with 228.5.In the day's other event, France's Celine Goberville bagged the gold medal in women's 10m air pistol with 240.9, Yuemei Lin of China won the silver with 237.0 and Mengxue Zhang, also a Chinese and reigning Olympic champion, finished with the bronze after scoring 218.7.


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Hi Crafty Peeps! I've decided to set aside some time this morning to layout my Goals for my scrapbooks this year after watching Elizabeth's video from Eternally Inspired Mama. I've been thinking a lot about this for that last few months & I feel that setting aside time to document my family life is incredibly important & it's time to be more intentional about it. And that leads me to my first goal...
Goal #1: Be Intentional
To me this means take more photos & tell more stories! I've begun taking action on this already by starting several new-to-me projects.
- Project 52 - I started my Project Life weekly scrapbook. I'm working with a 6x12 album (mostly in the Project Life App, but I have the option to work with physical products as well). I plan on telling more stories about our daily life (from my perspective) and document more feelings about what we have going on. This is a big change for me because for the last 10 years or so, I have mostly focused on albums for vacations, school, and marching band. I have very little from the day to day stuff.
- Kit Clubs - I have subscribed to 3 subscription kits ~ Hip Kit Club, Ali Edwards Story Kits and I just ordered the Studio Calico kit because I think it will coordinate well with the Ali Edwards kit. I don't anticipate keeping all 3, but I want to see the actual products for a few months to see how I like them. Other than using the Project Life App for digital scrapbooking, my intent is to use these kits for the majority of my scrapbooking. I love the kits for different reasons & the styles are very different, but they are all equally fun. Like I said, we'll see if I continue with the kits all year or just a portion of the year... I guess it depends if I feel like it's a good value and I'm using the products. I also need to use things I already have on hand... oh goodness, I have a big stash! So why subscribe to new monthly kits when I clearly have enough products in my studio? While I don't NEED them, I have to keep things interesting & they motivate me to keep up.
- Finish Projects - It's time to get some unfinished things done!!! The number of unfinished projects in my studio is a bit overwhelming. Lots of vacation albums where the photos are in pockets and they are ready to go, but nothing else is done. I am almost finished with my Spring Break 2013 project... so excited to have completed this project so quickly. Check out what I've posted so far here on my blog. Two seasons of Marching Band for my son still need to be completed before he graduates in June 2018 (but my goal is to finish both before the end of this school year in June). I also have layouts to complete in his school book. Back when the kids were in preschool, I started albums with just a few layouts each year to showcase the highlights for that grade. This project doesn't take long, but I just need to sit and do it!
Goal #2: Work on my Craft
Being intentional also includes becoming better at what I do. I decided to set aside some time to take a few online classes this year to improve on what I'm already doing.
- Currently, I am signed up for the Ali Edwards Hello Story class & I'm looking forward to starting it next week. I will probably take a few more after this one is finished.
- I would also like to take a photography class & a graphic design (or Photoshop Elements) class. I feel like these additional classes will help with the overall look of my albums. If anyone has any suggestions for classes, I'd love to hear them!
- I would also like to do some video tutorials & process videos this year. We'll see if I get up the guts to do that this year.
Maybe this doesn't sound scrapbooking related; however, it is because that's how it all began. Let me explain... see it started because I signed up for the Ali Edwards One Little Word project back in December this 2017 with the intention just photographing and documenting more... but it has grown into something far different {and more exciting}.
I picked a word last year, Moments and loved it, but I didn't do the workshop. I wanted to enjoy our family moments more & document them. The year went well, but I wanted to do more with my word going forward. So this year I have selected my word ~ Explore! I have already finished my January prompts for my new word and I have to say, this project is so much more than a scrapbooking project. I has really brought out a lot of me and things I want to work on about myself during 2017. I will also be starting a bible study in a few weeks and I'm excited to see how I can incorporate my word into this study.
At this point, I will be documenting everything in a separate 6x8 mini album. I'll have to wait and see if I continue that way each month. I think it's a good idea to be flexible & make changes as needed. Check here on Monday for my very first OLW blog post!
Getting Started ...
So... that's where I seem to be headed this year. With that said, I'm not sure if cardmaking will continue to be included in my crafty goals during 2017. Cards & stamping have been the focus of my craft life for the last 10 plus years being on design teams and a DT coordinator for several companies. Much of that changed at the end of last year and I began to shift my focus back to my first crafty love ~ scrapbooking. I'm excited for 2017 to be a year of growth, both creatively and personally.


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Welcome to the Jungle
The Monstera plant has become a very trendy plant. A plant with an exotic origin from South America's tropical jungle. This green, beautiful plant has a questionable personality when in the wild chooses to climb the nearby trees to reach the sunlight. The wallpaper version has a more graphic expression than the original and chooses to climb on walls instead of on trees. By Rebel Walls.


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