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Debut of Great Wall Motors and HAVAL at the Hamilton Fieldays with Signed Orders of 40 Vehicles
From June 12 to 15, 2019, the 51st Hamilton Fieldays, the largest comprehensive trade fair in the Southern Hemisphere, was held in Hamilton, the fourth largest city in New Zealand. The debut of whole series of products of HAVAL and Great Wall Motors brought by HAVAL Motors Australia attracted great attention of the market.
Agriculture and animal husbandry are the two pillar industries in this beautiful Pacific island country. Established in 1969, Hamilton Fieldays was originally a town gathering for trade of livestock and agricultural products. However, over half a century's accumulation and development, the Hamilton Fieldays has already developed into a grand exhibition gathering various industries from the original gathering of agriculture and animal husbandry. A total of 1,059 exhibitors from industries such as agriculture, animal husbandry, fishery, forestry, machinery, automobile, real estate, outdoor sport, and catering, showed their special skills and took the opportunity to integrate into the life of New Zealanders.
This year is the 51st anniversary of Hamilton Fieldays. Ms. Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, was invited to cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony, demonstrating the importance of the event.
Prime Minister of New Zealand Attended the Opening Ceremony of the Hamilton Fieldays (Jacinda Ardern on the right)
In the Fieldays, there were various interesting activities in New-Zealand style for all visitors, so people had a great time there.
What is it? It looks like a harvester at first glance, but in fact it is a tool used by New Zealanders for deep-sea fishing. It is called "Contiki". Remotely controlled contiki with motor could take the fishing line to a place kilometers away from the coastline and automatically lowering the fishhook and thus complete the deep-see fishing.
The tractor tug-of-war is exclusive in New Zealand. Two tractors were carrying out tug-of-war face to face. To win the game, drivers must be experienced in excellent driving and reversing skills.
Children put on cow props. Behind them, there were snow mountains as landmark in New Zealand.
This is the best portrayal of "having visited this place" exclusive to the Hamilton Fieldays.
Localized Marketing Helps to Promote Brand Influence
On the occasion of this grand ceremony, 28 major automobile manufacturers, such as Toyota, Volkswagen and Hyundai, participated in the exhibition, which attracted great attention. HAVAL and Great Wall Motors's debut was also under the sportlight. The whole booth was built with "Built by the World for the World", the new concept of HAVAL. The 740-Square-Meter exhibition booth is open, simple and cozy, and is divided into Customer Negotiation Area, Coffee and Lounge Area, and Brand Area.
During the event, HAVAL and Great Wall Motors were extremely popular. 27,000 visitors consulted the brands. Consumers on site were attracted by the all new HAVAL. On-site sales consultants introduced HAVAL and Great Wall Motors to visitors with passion, and actively facilitated orders. Delicate HAVAL gifts attracted customers to leave their information.
With the efforts of the whole sales team, during the four-day event, more than 3,000 visitors were received at the exhibition booth of HAVAL and Great Wall Motors. HAVAL and Great Wall Motors made remarkable achievements during its first participation in the exhibition, and 40 vehicles were sold on site.
Continuous Increase of "HAVAL Fans" Drives Promotion of Brand Presence and Sales
HAVAL has rapidly expanded to all the core cities in New Zealand since its launch in New Zealand just one year ago. Its sales volume has maintained double-digit growth every month. By May this year, its total sales volume in New Zealand had increased 86% on year-on-year basis, making it the fastest growing automobile brand in New Zealand. It not only depends on the operation principle of "winning the market with quality products and service", but also relies on the support and publicity of "HAVAL fans".
Ferri Patt, an Internet celebrity in New Zealand, is very fond of off-road driving. After purchasing a Great Wall pickup and HAVAL SUV last year, he often posted pictures of driving out on Instagram, which has become a hot topic online followed by a lot of fans.
It is believed that the HAVAL and Great Wall Motors will attract more attention from New Zealanders and the "HAVAL Fans" group will also grow gradually based on the operation principle of "winning the market with quality products and service" and marketing activities with local characteristics.


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Ya gotta love the shared bash-fest that is the web. When I posted some Instagram videos from Joe Bonamassa's "Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea IV" cruise on February 26 through March 2, 2018, a snarky comment stated, "I can't think of something that represents the blues more than a bunch of rich white people on a ship."
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● The Sixthman crew—who produce the cruise in tandem with Bonamassa's J&R Adventures—are like having your own personal concierge. Everything is taken care of. I never had to worry about what to do, or where to be. Like all of the cruisers, my only "job" was to relax and enjoy myself—well, that is, if I wasn't being the working press.
● Yes, the fans were predominantly white people of a certain age, but it's wrong to assume all attendees were affluent. I talked to people who saved two years to make the trek, and it's their only vacation.
● It was uplifting to see more than 2,000 people support live music, and they devoured it. Even the least-known acts in the smallest venues on the ship enjoyed enthusiastic audiences.
● The artists played their asses off, signed autographs, hung with guests, and often jammed with each other.
● Bonamassa works like a demon to ensure every passenger is enjoying themselves. Special little gifts are distributed in every cabin, he plays surprise concerts and joins jams, and shares stories about his vintage-gear obsession.
● The cruise supports Bonamassa's Keeping the Blues Alive charity, which raised $70,000+ for music education on this outing.
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The squad is selected by using projected player totals based on a player's domestic form and historical performance in the UEFA Champions League. All players are given a projection and the best affordable squad is picked.
Fernando Muslera (€5.0m) Galatasaray vs Lokomotiv Moskva
Galatasaray start their campaign with a home fixture against a Lokomotiv Moskva team currently lying 10th in their domestic league and have failed to score in two of their four away trips this season. Galatasaray, on the other hand, sit top of the Turkish Süper Lig and have kept two clean sheets at home already.
Matúš Kozáčik (€4.5m) Plzeň vs CSKA Moskva
Having kept three clean sheets in their four home matches this season, Plzeň currently sit second in their domestic league. With the Czech side projected to keep a clean sheet against CSKA Moskva, Matúš Kozáčik represents a solid budget keeper should he be required on the Wednesday.
Sergio Ramos (€6.5m) Real Madrid vs Roma
Predicted to keep a clean sheet against Roma and one of the top scoring defenders in UEFA Champions League history, Sergio Ramos makes the projected best squad for matchday 1. With Ronaldo having departed, Ramos has been on the occasional free-kick this season, further boosting his already considerable goal threat.
Felipe (€5.0m) Schalke vs Porto
Facing a Schalke side who failed to score in their last home game, Felipe has clean sheet potential and is also a goal threat; he chipped in with a goal and an assist away from home in the group stage last year.
Sergi Roberto (€5.5m) Barcelona vs PSV
Barcelona conceded just one goal in last year's UEFA Champions League group stage and are projected to start with a clean sheet at home to PSV. Sergi Roberto is the cheapest route into the Barcelona backline.
Mouctar Diakhaby (€4.0m) Valencia vs Juventus
Having started every league game for Valencia so far this season, Diakhaby represents a cheap option in the Valencia backline which allows money to be freed up for investment in other areas.
Yuto Nagatomo (€4.0m) Galatasaray vs Lokomotiv Moskva
Much like his goalkeeper, Nagatomo represents a budget option who is projected to keep a clean sheet in matchday 1 when his Galatasaray side host Lokomotiv Moskva. Priced at just €4.0, funds can be allocated elsewhere.
Sadio Mané (€9.0m) vs Liverpool vs Paris
Although not given as much hype as his illustrious team-mate Mohamed Salah (€11.0m), the Senegalese man is arguably the better value pick, coming in at €2.0m cheaper. Furthermore, while both scored ten goals in last season's UEFA Champions League, Mané did it in fewer appearances than the Egyptian.
James Milner (€5.5m) Liverpool vs Paris
James Milner's pedigree at this level was well established last season when he set the record for the number of assists in a single UEFA Champions League campaign with nine. On penalty duty and priced at an extremely reasonable €5.5m, Milner represents excellent value for money.
Raheem Sterling (€9.5m) Manchester City vs Lyon
The Manchester City winger scored three times at home in last season's UEFA Champions League group stage. City have already scored 11 times at home this season in the Premier League, with Sterling accounting for two of those to take his tally to three for the campaign overall.
Philippe Coutinho (€8.5m) Barcelona vs PSV
If Coutinho can come close to matching what he did in last year's UEFA Champions League group stage then he'll soon become a must-have Fantasy asset. The Brazilian managed five goals and two assists in just five appearances for previous club Liverpool on his way to an impressive 4.67 points per appearance.
Piotr Zieliński (€6.5m) Crvena zvezda vs Napoli
Having already found the net twice for his club and once for his country this season, Piotr Zieliński will look to continue that form against Crvena zvezda, who are making their first ever appearance in the UEFA Champions League group stage. Priced at just €5.5m, Zieliński is projected to be an excellent alternative pick for matchday 1.
Lionel Messi (€11.5m) Barcelona vs PSV
After reaching a century of goals in the UEFA Champions League last season, our attention is firmly with Lionel Messi. Barcelona welcome PSV to town in matchday 1; the Barcelona frontman scored the majority of his Fantasy points at home in the last campaign, with five goals and three assists coming at Camp Nou.
Vincent Aboubakar (€6.5m) Schalke vs Porto
Vincent Aboubakar scored five goals and registered two assists in last season's competition, and at a price of just €6.5m, the Porto man is projected to be a bargain forward in matchday 1.
José Callejón (€8.5m) Crvena zvezda vs Napoli
Rounding out the front three is Napoli forward José Callejón. The Spaniard started all of Napoli's UEFA Champions League matches last year and currently averages an impressive 5.4 key passes in every 90 minutes in domestic matches this season.


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It scarcely seems possible to think that Rupert Murdoch is walking away from the film and TV factories he spent a lifetime building. Yet on Wednesday the media mogul confirmed the rumours: he was out of the entertainment business – selling his Fox assets to Walt Disney, a bigger firm, in a $66bn deal. If the deal passes the regulatory hurdles, the Murdochs will be left with a 5% stake in the newly enlarged Disney company. This is a case of Mickey Mouse roaring and the Fox running. Battles are not won by retreating. Mr Murdoch has tasted defeat. He has turned away from popular culture, realising perhaps that he could not dominate the landscape as he would have liked.
Mr Murdoch did try: his studios produced the popular Simpsons cartoon and the X-Men movie franchise; he created Europe's largest satellite TV provider; and his company ran one of India's most-watched channels. But in a changing world he appeared like a man out of time. In entertainment the internet is undermining the dominance of mass media and handing power to new content providers such as Amazon and Netflix as well as tech giants like Apple, which plans an entertainment division. Viewers increasingly prefer to pay subscriptions to these providers for streamed content rather than for cable or satellite services. These web-based video-on-demand channels provided the must-see shows of recent years, such as House of Cards.
Even when Mr Murdoch had insight, he was unable to act quickly enough on it. He recognised that size matters in Hollywood. But three years ago he was outmanoeuvred by the huge cable company AT&T, which bagged the prize of Time Warner that Mr Murdoch craved. It is reported that he is still trying to get the deal blocked. Mr Murdoch will now have more time to focus on his newspapers as well as his US news and sports channels. This is not necessarily a good thing. The media mogul spent decades coarsening the culture of news with his mix of snarling politics, moral outrage and sexual titillation. In shaking up tabloid newspapers in Britain and news broadcasting in America, he may claim to have toppled an establishment. But his brand of vituperative journalism also contributed to the rise of Brexit and Donald Trump – whom Mr Murdoch continues to support – even if his tabloid invective has been overtaken by online hard-right propagandists. (Again the world of new technology has moved past the Murdochs).
In Britain, Mr Murdoch's deal will end a seven-year chase for his company to fully own both a television channel and a stable of newspapers. This pursuit for power and money has been interrupted by phone hacking and corruption scandals. The current bid by Mr Murdoch's Fox to buy the 61% share of Sky which it does not already own lies with the UK competition regulator, which is looking into the effect on media plurality and weighing the Murdochs' commitment to broadcasting standards. These were called into question by the ongoing sexual harassment and governance scandals at Fox News and public outrage over that network's coverage of the death of a Democratic aide which gave broader circulation to conspiracy theories. Now come allegations of bribes for TV soccer highlights.
Although Disney would end up as owner under the proposed deal, the culture secretary, Karen Bradley, should publish the report into the Murdochs' media power and an assessment on whether the family should be considered ethical media owners. In the current environment, lies, rumour and gossip spread with alarming speed. The media, institutionally, allows for a level of consensus over what is true. Mr Murdoch has a propensity for trust-only-your-prejudice journalism. He should be pulled up for it.


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LONDON — Linde of Germany said on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement on a potential "merger of equals" with Praxair, an American rival, in a deal that would bring together two of the world's largest suppliers of industrial-gas products.
The nonbinding agreement came less than two weeks after Linde said it would resume talks with Praxair. Linde had called off discussions in September.
Merging the companies would create a giant with more than $30 billion in annual revenue and a market capitalization of more than $60 billion.
The combined company would operate under the Linde name, and its board of directors would be split evenly between representatives from the two companies, Linde said.
The next steps for the merger include the boards of both companies reaching a legally binding agreement and approval from regulators. Shareholders controlling at least 75 percent of Linde's stock would also have to agree for the deal to proceed.
Under the terms of the transaction, investors would receive 1.54 shares in the new company for each Linde share they hold. Praxair shareholders would receive one share in the new company for each Praxair share.
Steve Angel, the Praxair chief executive, would serve as chief executive of the combined company; Wolfgang Reitzle, the Linde chairman, would be chairman.
The new company would have stock listings in New York and in Frankfurt and would be domiciled in Europe. Corporate functions would be split between Danbury, Conn., where Praxair is based, and Munich, where Linde is based.
Linde said that the transaction was expected to save about $1 billion a year.
The German company called off merger talks in September, saying that shareholder representatives on its supervisory board, along with its chief executive, had recommended that it terminate discussions.
The day after the talks collapsed, Linde said that its chief financial officer, Georg Denoke, would step down immediately and that its chief executive, Wolfgang Büchele, would leave next year in a management shake-up.
This month, Linde said that Aldo Belloni would take over as chief executive and that it would resume talks with Praxair.
Praxair's main products include oxygen, carbon dioxide and helium. It also manufactures equipment to produce other gases used in industry. The company generated $10.8 billion in sales in 2015 and has about 26,000 employees in more than 50 countries.
Linde has three divisions focused on industrial gases, engineering and supply chain services. Its gas division concentrates on industrial and medical gases, including oxygen, nitrogen and argon.
The company generated 17.9 billion euros, or about $18.7 billion, in revenue in 2015 and has about 64,000 employees in more than 100 countries.


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Cllr McClements, who is one of the borough councillors for the Nedge Ward which covers parts of Stirchley, says he is "shocked and appalled that the last administration raided council tax reserves before the elections last May" and describes it as "clearly an attempt to buy the election and the people of Telford & Wrekin saw through it".
Unfortunately for Cllr McClements, not everyone in Telford & Wrekin has as short a memory as him and some of us can remember back to the last pre-election budget in 2007 which was set by the previous Labour administration. That pre-election Labour budget saw council tax increases kept to 2.9% with an unfunded spending bonanza that left a £2.3m hold in the council's finances. And how was this £2.3m hole in the finances plugged? By dipping into the council's cash reserves of course.
In 2007, the Labour administration spent a third of the council's cash reserves to fund its pre-election budget in what was "clearly an attempt to buy the election" but unfortunately for them, "the people of Telford & Wrekin saw through it". I wonder if Cllr McClements was equally "shocked and appalled" that the last Labour administration raided council tax reserves before the elections in May 2007?
The leader of the Tory Group and former Leader of the council, Andrew Eade, disputes Labour's figures and says that there more in reserves than when they took over from Labour in 2007. Neither side is particularly good with money so who knows who's telling the truth? One thing is for sure though, it is rank hypocrisy for a Labour councillor to criticise the Tories for spending the council's cash reserves to buy votes in an election year when they did exactly the same thing in the previous election.


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For the fourth time in a month, the Senate has failed to pass an Unemployment Insurance Bill that will extend benefits to those who have exhausted their regular benefits. This has already affected 1.7 million people and if the bill is not passed before long, the number of American's without benefits will drastically increase.
Never in the history of the United States has an extension for benefits been denied to the American people when unemployment was so high. Since the 1950s, Federal Unemployment Insurance extensions remained in place during a recession until unemployment dropped to at least 5.0 percent. Our current rate of unemployment is nearly 10 percent and even higher in particular states. That�s the highest unemployment rate we�ve seen since the 1980�s.
The truth is, Republicans will not stand behind the bill and one Democrat refuses to give his vote. Sadly, their feud has left millions of people wondering if they'll be able to support their families and pay their rent or mortgage. The people of this nation will not be able to afford their standard of living; they will no longer be able to pay for food, gas or necessities; and small businesses will continue to fall short because Americans will not be able to purchase products or services.
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In 1930 a 22 year old pilot and engineer named Amy Johnson publicly announced her intention to beat Bert Hinkler's fifteen and a half day record to Australia. Lacking an aircraft and much backing Wally Hope offered to sell G-AAAH to Amy for 600 Pounds, and borrowing 300 Pounds from Lord Wakefield and 300 Pounds from her father Amy Johnson purchased the aircraft.
Re-registered in her own name on April 30th 1930, the engine was overhauled by 'Jack' Humphries, long range tanks installed and given a new a new coat of green and silver dope. The aircraft also acquired a new name 'Jason' which was a contraction of 'Johnson' and was also the trade mark of the family's fish trauling business in Hull.
Amy Johnson took off in her heavily laden aircraft from Croydon on May 5th 1930 in front of an audience consisting of the proverbial two men and a dog. On the sixth day the record to Karachi was beaten and Amy was two days ahead of Hinkler's record. May 13th proved to be unlucky as the aircraft was badly damaged, landing in Rangoon Burma. After repairs the aircraft was flown to Singapore where the local flying club fitted a new set of lower wings. The next day Amy landed in a field at Tjomal tearing the wing fabric. Repairing the tear with adhesive tape Amy flew on reaching Atambua on May 23rd. The most difficult stage lay ahead the flight to Darwin over 500 miles of the Timor sea. On Empire Day Amy Landed in Darwin, to her surprise there was a vast crowd waiting to greet her. Since she had left Croydon she had become an international celebrity. On May 29th Jason was wrecked in Brisbane, but the aircraft was shipped home to Stag Lane and was rebuilt, awaiting Amy on her return to Britain in August. On August 11 Amy flew 'Jason' again for a three day family visit to Hull. After an aborted national tour 'Jason' was presented to the nation and may be seen at the Science Museum in London.
Amy Johnson was to set many more aviation records but was lost during the second world war when as a pilot for the Air Transport Auxilery she was lost delivering an Airspeed Oxford in bad weather.


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This big city of 2,4 million is Cuba's famous capital, as we know it.
Characteristics are the "yank tanks" (old american cars from the 1950s and 1940s), colourful old houses, colonial architecture, beautiful old churches... The gigantic "El Capitolio" is the Cuban capitol building, it resembles the one in Washington DC.
The urban area of reaches to more than 3,7 million. This makes Havana or
La Habana as the Cubans call it, the biggest city in the Caribbean region.
This city holds some of the country's most important historical sites and monuments: the Real Fuerza Fortress, the El Morro Fortress, the San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress are 3 major fortifications; the Museo de la Revolución, which is in a 1920-built old spectacularly beautiful building which was decorated by Tiffany & Co. from New York (it used to be the Presidential Palace until 1959); the El Capitolio; the Great Threatre of Havana;
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You have to see Cuba's capital because it is unique and its relative isolation attributes to the good preservation. You can visit Havana any time during the year, it is an all-year-round destination that awaits you with friendship, entertainment and warm weather. If you need more details about it, then WorldTravels.com has a guide just for you!
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Budgeting Loans
Written by: Rebecca Robinson
Applying for a loan can be a little nerve wracking at the best of times and if you have been claiming any income related benefits, you may find it difficult getting credit from usual lenders. But in cases where you need a loan to pay for essential items such as furniture, clothes or rent and you have been claiming certain benefits for at least 26 weeks, you may be eligible for an interest free loan from the government called a 'budgeting loan'.
Who can apply for a budgeting loan?
Loans aren't given out on a whim and nor is there a set amount you are guaranteed to receive, but if you meet the criteria and apply for a loan, the amount will be at the discretion of the decision maker at your local Jobcentre Plus. The loans should not be applied for in order to pay for non essential items such as Jewellery or a holiday, but should be to help you pay for clothing, rent or removal expenses, home security or maintenance, household items, travel expenses or costs involved in looking for work, funeral or maternity expenses or to pay off higher purchase loans or other loans taken out to pay for any of these items. You won't need to specifically list or explain your reasons for needing the loan but if it's for anything other than these listed, then you would not receive a budgeting loan.
You must meet the criteria
In order to meet the criteria, you must have been claiming either Pension Credit, Income Support, Income Based Jobseekers Allowance or Income Related Employment and Support Allowance for at least 26 weeks. If you or your partner have been disqualified from claiming Jobseekers Allowance, you would not be able to claim a budgeting loan. The amount you receive will depend on your personal circumstances and whether you have any savings already. Whether you are single, have children, have already received a previous budgeting loan or able to pay back the money, will all be taken into consideration when deciding if and how much money you may be loaned. Should you already owe over £1500, you will not be able to apply for any further loans from the social fund.
How to apply
To apply for a budgeting loan you will need to complete a SF500 form and take or send it to your local Jobcentre Plus where they will look into your claim and make a decision on whether you can be given the loan and how much. In most cases, money that is lent to you should be repaid within 104 weeks. If you application is rejected yet you feel you still qualify, you should ask for a review by a Social Fund Inspector who will reconsider your case and advise you of a decision within 21 days. If they decide you aren't eligible and you still don't agree, you can then ask for an Independent Case Examiner to review your application and will come to a final decision within 21 days.
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If you have been given a budgeting loan, your repayment terms will be based on your circumstances, you and your partners income and if you have other debts that will affect the repayment rate. Any benefits you and your partner receive will also be classed as income, including benefits such as Maternity Allowance, State Pensions and Bereavement Allowance. If for any reason you can't make a repayment, you should contact Jobcentre Plus as soon as possible so that you can make arrangements or offer solutions to stop you falling further behind.


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When it comes to measuring an institution's financial resilience, capital is essential. It acts as a buffer against losses and affords protection for members when a credit union is experiencing financial instability. When it comes to safety and soundness, the higher the capital, the better.
On our test to measure capital adequacy, EATON EMPLOYEES scored 16 out of a possible 30 points, beating the national average of 15.26.
EATON EMPLOYEES had a capitalization ratio of 12.00 percent in our test, below the average for all credit unions, suggesting that it could have a harder time weathering financial trouble than its peers.
This test is intended to estimate how the credit union's capitalization and allocated loan loss reserves could be affected by troubled assets, such as past-due mortgages.
A credit union with lots of these types of assets could eventually be forced to use capital to absorb losses, reducing its buffer of equity. It also means that there are likely to be many assets that are in non-accrual status and no longer earning money, pushing down earnings and increasing the risk of a future failure.
EATON EMPLOYEES fell below the national average of 38.15 on Bankrate's asset quality test, racking up 8 out of a possible 40 points .
EATON EMPLOYEES's ratio of problem assets was 67.00 percent in our test, above the national average and something to keep an eye on.
How successful a credit union is at making money affects its safety and soundness. A credit union can retain its earnings, giving a boost to its capital buffer, or put them to work addressing problematic loans, likely making the credit union better able to withstand financial trouble. Credit unions that are losing money, however, are less able to do those things.
On Bankrate's earnings test, EATON EMPLOYEES scored 4 out of a possible 30, lower than the national average of 10.31.
EATON EMPLOYEES had an earnings ratio of 1.00 percent in our test, equal to the average for all credit unions, suggesting that it's running neck and neck with its peers in this area.
Bankrate.com's Safe & Sound Ratings provide a star rating system to evaluate the current financial status of financial institutions. The information gathered about banks, credit unions and thrifts is updated as set forth in the Terms of Use of Safe & Sound Ratings and Reports. The Safe & Sound Ratings information is grouped by categories of banks, thrifts and credit unions.
Bankrate.com evaluates the financial condition of institutions and assigns a one- to five-star rating for each with five stars representing the highest rating. Institutions with satisfactory performance will generally receive a rating of three or more stars. The majority of institutions fall into the three- to four-star range. An institution with an "NR" rating may be too new to rate or may have limited the publicly available information in their regulatory filings. The "NR" is not an indication of financial strength or weakness. The Safe & Sound rating is believed to be reliable, but the information is not guaranteed. In addition, events since the information was collected may have altered the institution's financial condition.


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Producer Dub sits in for Paula this week and has to keep up with Jamie and she explains her new NPR addiction and how the Ugs are officially done with the Duggars. Plus the debut (and likely the finale) of a segment called "What's Trending in Dub's World?" where he denies his need for glasses and contemplates buying a bar. Then the happy couple wrap it up with an unusual visit to their favorite Farmer's Market. Download, listen and enjoy Episode 114 of The Uglee Truth!


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Sesame Street Potty Time with Elmo App Wins 2019 Parents' Choice Award®!
Huzzah! Our recently updated Sesame Street Potty Time with Elmo app has been selected as a 2019 Parents' Choice Award® Recommended Product winner!
This isn't an easy honor to win—the Parents' Choice Team's in-depth evaluation process is a large part of what has made the program trusted by consumers, educators, and retailers for more than 40 years.
Here's what the Parents' Choice Team had to say about our Potty App:
Potty-time with Elmo is an interactive e-book with two modes: Read and Play and Listen and Play. The story includes songs about toilet training that are set to familiar tunes; this makes them easy for children to learn and the lyrics help them remember what to do. Several pages of the book have potty-themed games such as jumping over obstacles to get Elmo to the potty, popping bubbles while washing hands, and puzzles. Not only do these features engage children in the story, but they can also serve to entertain children while they sit on the potty. Additionally, from a developmental perspective, they help to hone hand-eye coordination, concentration, and fine motor skills. The app features a virtual Potty Chart and a variety of trophies for children to earn as they progress through the book, its activities, and their becoming toilet-trained. The app is a cute, engaging way to get children excited about learning how to use the toilet.
Wait, I didn't know you had a new version of this app! What's new about it?!
Updates include new songs, puzzles, potty reward chart personalization, a new classroom scene, and best of all—two new games and LOTS more Elmo!
Where can I purchase the Sesame Street Potty Time with Elmo app?
The newly-updated Elmo's Potty Time app is free to users who purchased the previous version; for new buyers, it's available for $2.99 in the Apple app store for iOS users and the Amazon app store for Android users.
What have other people said about the Sesame Street Potty Time with Elmo app?
Check the Apple and Amazon app stores for a full list of reviews, but we've pulled a few of them for you here!
"Great App!! Potty training is always a challenging time for both parents and kids. This app is so helpful…from the cute story to the catchy songs to the reward chart. My daughter loves playing with the app and I love the helpful content! Win-win!" —Saranurse, 5 stars
"My son loves this app and especially get excited hearing Elmo talk and read the story. Very fun and a good way to help him learn about going potty." —Jharchi, 5 stars
"My son is 2 years old. He loves it, and it's teaching him to understand the potty. I want it him to learn and if it takes singing and putting puzzles together, than I'm all for it. He loves to wash his hands and hum a song. So cute. It shows on my kindles very clear and it reads to him till he's ready to read it himself. Wow, he's growing to fast." —Freely Smile, 5 stars


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Available in an array of styles, materials and colors, kitchen counter backsplashes do double duty, adding visual allure in addition to protecting your kitchen's walls from cooking and cleaning spatter.
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Self-defence for nurses – has it now become essential?
Every day there are more and more stories of violence in the media. It seems we can't switch on the tv or radio, scroll through Facebook, or trawl our favourite news sources without coming across a tragic tale of an innocent person being assaulted for no reason. The increasing stresses of everyday life, the rising incidence of drug and alcohol abuse, and the fact that many people appear to be on a way shorter fuse make aggressive altercations almost commonplace. Road rage, for example, is becoming the norm rather than the exception.
Workplace violence, unfortunately, is also on the rise. In 1999 the Australian Institute of Criminology ranked health care facilities as the most violent workplaces in Australia, and, worldwide, nurses and police officers run the highest risk of being attacked at work.
There are many situations in which nurses are extremely vulnerable. Angry or out of control patients and relatives can cause problems. Long waits in emergency rooms and low staffing levels can cause tempers to run high. Inadequate security measures such as broken locks, few or no security guards, and poorly lit car parks expose nurses to potential harm. And of course, the presence of drugs and weapons make a hospital an unpredictable and high-risk environment.
So what can be done? Isn't it everyone's right to feel safe at work? And if it is, what can be changed so that nurses feel safe at work too?
Physical environments can be improved, such as better lighting, more CCTV cameras, and a visible security presence. But perhaps what will make the most difference is empowering nurses with the confidence and capability to recognize and deal with potential threats themselves.
Training in minimising aggression is important – recognising the early signs of volatile behaviour and learning how to de-escalate and defuse a situation. There are usually several stages of behaviour a person goes through before becoming physically violent and knowing how to calm someone down before getting to that stage is a vital skill.
Training in self-defence is crucial – acquiring the tools and techniques to defend against attack could be life-saving. Self-defence skills give an increased level of confidence and self-esteem, and result in improved mental well-being.
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The legendary Ford Explorer is back and better than ever for the new model year. The Ford SUV offers a sporty exterior design that helps you make a statement. Additionally, you can take the road less traveled here in Brunswick, GA. The new Explorer lets you travel off-road with a range of performance features. The new Ford Explorer offers you several dynamic trim models to consider, including the Explorer Base, Explorer XLT, Limited, Sport, and Platinum. As you move up in Explorer trim models, you have access to a broad selection of standard and available features, including:
If you need maximum cabin and cargo space for your family's adventures, then the Hodges Ford sales team encourages you to consider the new Ford Expedition. You'll have the opportunity to tow recreational equipment and travel over a variety of terrains in the Darien, GA community. The new Expedition provides you with a luxurious driving experience to accommodate your growing family's needs. Your passengers will have easy access to the seats with configurable seating options. You can choose from three sophisticated Ford Expedition trim models, including the base-level Expedition XLT, Limited, and Platinum model. Standard and optional feature highlights include:
Visit Hodges Ford to learn more about the new SUVs in our inventory. You can test drive your favorite models at our Darien Ford dealership. Whether you're searching for a specific Ford SUV or you need some assistance comparing our models and the available trims, you'll leave our dealership satisfied with your experience. Come on out and explore our range of new Ford EcoSport, Escape, Edge, Explorer, Flex, and Expedition models today!


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Explore the African jungle with the Stampede slot game. With this top treat you will feel as if you are on safari – so get your khakis at the ready. The slot game is developed by Eyecon, so it will be as if you are up close and personal with the animals – and with free spins, multipliers and 243 ways to win, you'd better be ready for an adventure.
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Saturn Hoops
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Sterling Silver classic hoop earrings with a twist! The bar through the circle gives them a modern edge and is an update on the classic hoop. In addition, the hook is secured around the outside hoop – rather than affixed to it – meaning the circles are free to move and subtely change their look throughout the day. Made lightweight so they are extremely comfortable to wear.
The diameter of the hoop is 6cm and they are made using 1.5mm round wire so they are a lovely weight.
All jewellery is handmade by Darte jewellery . Although she tries to keep consistency across each product, please note your piece may vary very slightly to the picture shown.
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Officemax Quotes
We can't be reliant only on one segment. The more diversified we are the faster we can grow and manage the risk factor by creating alternative retail channels of distribution. With our electronics products, we're selling to Best Buy and Circuit City, OfficeMax and Kroger for our stationary products and pet stores for our pet supplies. - Stephen Berman
The PGA of America is most pleased that OfficeMax has made this commitment to engage its resources in order to benefit customers throughout the golf industry and make an impact with the PGA Foundation. It is through partnerships such as this that the PGA Foundation may continue its work of impacting the lives of many through golf. - Roger Warren
The more often I came home, the more trees were gone. It was like my childhood was being eviscerated. There was another OfficeMax or Wal-Mart. ?This is not my home,? I said. I felt in my heart the loss of Turkey Creek. But I think a more dangerous issue is the displacement of our culture. - Rose Johnson
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February 7th in Sunset Park, at the invitation of New York City Council Member Carlos Menchaca, I will be presenting on the topic of Deferred Action, along with colleagues from Atlas DIY, the Immigrant Justice Corps, and Juan Nuemann Center.
I'll be providing a live webcast for CLE credit tomorrow afternoon on immigration consultations. My colleague Milton Trujillo from Atlas DIY will asking me the big questions. Check Lawline for details at http://www.lawline.com/cle/course/preparing-for-an-immigration-consultation
This Thursday I will be moderating a fantastic panel at the New York City Bar Association on Executive Action. Open to the public!
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The Prime Ministers of the three Baltic states will meet in Vilnius on December 14.
The announcement was made by the Latvian prime minister's spokeswoman, Aiva Rozenberga.
The meeting in Vilnius will see the Baltic PMs discuss energy, transport, the Eastern Partnership policy, and security policy.
The will also cover preparations for the NATO summit in Warsaw in summer 2016, strategic communication and the European Union agenda.
The meeting will be followed by a joint news conference of the Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian heads of government.
Latvia will be represented by the outgoing PM, Laimdota Straujuma, who announced her resignation on Monday.
Meanwhile, Lithuania and Estonia will be represented by incumebent PMs Algirdas Butkevicius and Taavi Roivas respectively.


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As part of our Compliance & Ethics program, UnitedHealth Group has adopted an enterprisewide Code of Conduct detailing the organization's commitment to acting ethically and with integrity. The UnitedHealth Group Code of Conduct can be used by delegates as a resource detailing key compliance policies and procedures.
Delegates must distribute written policies, procedures or standards of conduct within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter, or when the Code of Conduct is updated.
Medicare & Medicaid
All delegates working with our Medicare Advantage Parts C and D or Medicaid programs must provide FWA and General Compliance training to their employees who support the delivery administration of program benefits or services. Delegates can either provide their own training program which includes the FWA and compliance requirements or they can use the UHC Delegate FWA and General Compliance training deck below.
Delegates must provide training on FWA and general compliance and it must be completed within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
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Regulators prohibit our organization from hiring, employing or making payments to any person or business excluded or debarred from federal or state health care programs.
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All delegates working with our Medicare Advantage Parts C and D or Medicaid programs must review the federal exclusion lists maintained by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services – Office of the Inspector General (HHS-OIG) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). These exclusion lists name individuals or organizations that are suspended or otherwise excluded from participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Delegates must review all employees and subcontractors that support Medicare Advantage Parts C and D and/or Medicaid plans and membership against OIG and GSA federal exclusion lists prior to hiring or contracting with them, and on a monthly basis thereafter.
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Many states maintain state-based sanction/exclusion databases that are in addition to, but do not replace, the OIG and GSA federal exclusion databases. A provider may not participate in the network of a specific state if the provider is listed on that state's exclusion list, even if the provider is not listed on a federal exclusion list.
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Delegates must maintain records for 10 years to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements, including standards of conduct education, Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA) and general compliance training, Office of the Inspector General (OIG)/U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) exclusion checks, and supporting policies and procedures. A delegate may be called upon by our organization, or a regulatory agency to provide documentation upon request. Failure to comply may result in any of a series of regulatory enforcement actions and our remediation activities.
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Delegates who subcontract the administrative or health benefit services performed for our organization to a subcontractor, or downstream entity, have an obligation to ensure the downstream entity complies with all same applicable federal and state laws, regulations and requirements through contract language, compliance oversight, monitoring and auditing activities. Records of such activities must be maintained for a minimum of 10 years and be available for review by CMS, state regulators or our organization upon request. (See Document Retention section above.)
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Neri Division
Neri's adventure began in the 70's in Florence with the production of washing and sterilizing machines for bottles. Experience and success in this market convinced the company to expand its range, with the addition of labelling machines to its existent products. In 1975 Neri began a profitable joint venture with the Marchesini Group.
On the 1st October 2008, the acquisition of Marchesini Group of 100% of Neri was formalized. This operation enabled the Group to offer a more specialised and technically cutting-edge product, consequently gaining even more customer confidence in providing them with complete packaging lines.
Machines produced: Neri specializes in the production of machines that apply self-adhesive labels on a wide array of products as well as sterilization lines: vials, ampoules, cartons, bottle packs, mascara, lipstick and cosmetic containers in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, for medium and high speeds. The labelling machines - both rotary and linear - may have traditional structures but also balcony structures and all meet the highest of cGMP standards and regulations. Thanks to their outstanding flexibility, the Neri-made machines are the best the market has to offer to meet the Track and Trace and Anti-Counterfeit demands of pharmaceutical companies.
Square meters: 10,340
Employees: 157
Plant Director: Mr. Enrico Neri
Phone contact and fax
Phone: +39 055 841911
Fax: +39 055 8416731


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Cant' take the goth or vamp out of me, no matter which way you spin the world…
As evidenced by my Pinterest pages…
Bella and 'N Spice or really just the whooooole kit and caboodle.
Cant' take the goth or vamp out of me, no matter which way you spin the world…
As evidenced by my Pinterest pages…
Bella and 'N Spice or really just the whooooole kit and caboodle.
For Ballroom, I had to have my nails "just so" – the grooming is impeccable and it's unheard of NOT to have gel nails (or at least ferociously long, often outlandishly wide, french manicured nails.) I opted for glittering, far more narrow tips myself…
Were I still in the sport (or perhaps even if not) I'm pretty sure I default to these unbelievable, deliciously, pointy claws.
My Martial Arts rules out such a possibility (though they could be easily utilized in Ninjutsu!) I suppose back in the day my weight lifting habit (of, now, nearly 26 years) would have also required some level of caution. . .
But still…these sharp, fresh-blood red talons are out of this world… At least to this not-so-secretly goth girl in a gi…
I can't help but want this ridiculously adorable, glow in the dark Halloween polish…
Because…BATS ❤
I know – I did a double-take too. Not exactly what you were expecting, but then why wouldn't other manner of beauty companies jump on board? Asia has always been a trend setter – not only in fashion, but in the beauty and skincare arenas (I've gone on about it forever, many of my early posts touting the overseas' creativity and innovation.)
Let me quell the curiosity up front, though – The masks are made for your SKIN, as it turns out – so under the surface, it's more like the company is branching out into other areas of beauty, as opposed to a sheet mask FOR your nails (which, honestly, wouldn't surprise me after seeing news of these.) Slight disappointment because sheet masks are everywhere to the point of sensory overload.
But though it makes sense for a beauty brand unrelated to makeup, or even the skin at all, to hop on the sheet mask wagon, it still feels like a surprise.
In the last several years, nails have had more attention – the products offered in mass market retailers alone is somewhat astounding. You can get anything from gel polish, gel lamps, pre-designed but high-end glue on nails, nail art (stickers, rhinestones, tools), you name it. But there always seems to be a lull or plateau – it's like what else can you do with nails. At home?
Nails are as much an accessory as far as fashion is concerned – they are an extension of that fancy handbag, after all – so keeping the field interesting is important for companies out there. Boredom is a killer.
Enter Nails Inc with a few 15-minute sheets for anything from dryness, to anti-aging, to brightening. When all else fails, I guess trying to expand makes some sense – I hope for them that it works. From the sound of it, they might also be entering color cosmetics too…
Someone posted this 100 layer nail polish video the other day and I have to say. . .it was terribly entertaining. I can't say I watched it all the way through (I was doing other things as it played) but the parts that I did see had me chuckling for sure.
Simply Nailogical has a sense of humor, and apparently is up for a challenge (who would do this, you ask? Well, she got a ton of requests so consider it incredible customer service?!)
There are Golden Graham and pizza cameos, since basically this took the entire day, along with humorous interruptions and hard-to-follow phone calls. She's also a cat lover, so felines make random appearances. . .as do strange, horrifying, Sci-fi-like voice-overs (short but no less weird!)
She delves well into the night (past midnight as it turns out) layering on every polish she has there at her salon. . .and at the end, she gives you the satisfaction of peeling it all off.
So again, I didn't necessarily sit and watch this through, but I laughed along with the commentary, and whatever portions I did see. With the advent of YouTube you really can see everything…
Nail "polishes" are no longer strictly about color – for a long time color cosmetics have been edging towards giving "more" than just a tint. It is not a new concept that makeup doubles as skincare…but that nail polishes double as treatment hasn't really been around as long. It isn't wholly novel, necessarily, but it hasn't been as mainstream as it is these days.
I didn't totally expect this from Illamasqua, but as off beat as they are, I guess I shouldn't be bowled over! I like that they are considering the impact of their products, and that they take them to another level entirely, not only giving a beautiful look, but also something body-loving (er…nail-loving, anyway!)
The Neil Veils are "water and oxygen permeable," providing "anti-oxidant and anti-aging properties" in a super glossy, sheerly-tinted pastel polish. Nice. Colors include Bamboo and Breathe, pastel Orange and Pink, respectively.
These are subtle, offering a refined, pull-together look while also caring for your nails – as the warmer Spring and Summer months are upon us and we find our fingers and toes full-on exposed, this is a nice way to stay natural, but also groomed.
I know there are a lot of ladies out there who are afraid to lift – not only heavy, but at all. I've spoken on the topic before, but I do always like to remind. . .
I know many strong women – athletic, workhorse types, who aren't afraid to get on the mat, crush, and sweat it out. It isn't for everyone at all, nor does it have to be. Some of them are tough chicks, make no mistake… But there are a lot of us women. We love being active, but we also LOVE being women.
While we aren't necessarily "girly girl" or frilly, there is never ANY question that we are feminine – in look, attitude, or anything else. We aren't lumbering oafs, and we do dress up nicely! 😉
I took this photo the other day while working on my "guns" (biceps! 🙂 ) I love feeling physically strong, and pushing myself to the limit… But I ALSO love that I can sport my sparkles – to the gym, the dojo, and on the mats and BJJ.
So the point is…
Strong IS beautiful. . .
You don't have to sacrifice your femininity by any stretch, or worry that others perceive you that way.
And. . .it is TOTALLY okay to don pastel pink nails and kill it on the leg press!
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On June 20th – World Refugee Day of all days – the Senate Judiciary Committee will mark up S.1494, the so-called "Secure and Protect Act of 2019" introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham. This bill would eliminate protections for children and victims of human trafficking, dismantle the U.S. asylum system, and further reduce refugee admissions. Tell your Members of Congress to protect immigrant children, asylum seekers, and refugees by opposing the "Secure and Protect Act"! Please make your voice heard so that all Members of Congress hear loud and clear that their constituents care about the rights of immigrants and refugees. As people of faith and conscience, we must urge our national leaders to say NO to S.1494 so that people seeking safety are welcomed and protected.
Call Today: Tell Your Senators to Protect Children and Asylum Seekers
Sample Script: "I'm your constituent from [City, State], and [as a person of faith], I urge you to oppose S.1494, the "Secure and Protect Act of 2019." I call on you to protect refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrant children. The situation at our Southwest border must be treated as a humanitarian crisis, rather than as an immigration enforcement issue. I call on you to reject the "Secure and Protect Act," which would dismantle protections for unaccompanied children and asylum seekers, returning them to harm. My community welcomes asylum seekers and immigrants, and I urge you to do the same."
Amplify on Social Media: Share this message with your Senators & Representatives on social media!
- [@SENATOR] I call on you to say NO to S.1494 so that people seeking safety are welcomed and protected – especially children. #WithRefugees #WorldRefugeeDay
- [@SENATOR] I call on you to oppose S.1494 and to be bold in choosing moral and justice policies which provide the vulnerable protection. #RefugeesWelcome #WorldRefugeeDay
Thank you for taking action, and please share with your networks! See CWS's statement in opposition to S.1494 here. Also, remember to post your World Refugee Day events on this map!


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Bare Trees Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.
We expect all staff and visitors to share this commitment.
For more information, please click here to visit our Policies page.
You must accept our Safeguarding Policy to continue to browse our website.
On Monday 23rd April it was St. George's Day. Pupils were invited to come into school wearing red and white, the colours of the England Flag, to celebrate this day. We honoured this day with a special whole school assembly which included singing our national anthem and learning about why we celebrate St. George's Day. A child in each year group was also awarded for particularly standing out and showing our British values. Leticia was awarded our Year 3 Superstar for her tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, well done for your understanding and respect of different faiths and always asking brilliant questions!
In the afternoon we enjoyed a great game of 'George and the Dragons' in our PE lesson. In classes, we also read the story of 'George and the Dragon' and created some fantastic art work and information texts about St. George.


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Review: OECD Report on Overcoming Challenges of Private Sector Participation in Tunisia's Water Utilities Governance
Recently, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD*) published a comprehensive and interesting report on water governance in Tunisia. The report is available in French at the OECD iLibrary website: www.oecd-ilibrary.org under the title «La gouvernance des services de l'eau en Tunisie, surmonter les défis de la participation du secteur privé» ("Water utilities governance in Tunisia, overcoming the challenges of private sector participation").
The 129-page report is part of the policy dialogue on water jointly initiated by OECD and Global Water Partnership-Mediterranean in the context of a project labelled by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), "Governance and Financing for the Mediterranean Water Sector." The dialogue was attended by national stakeholders representing government, water utilities, civil society, academia and donors. Workshops were held in Tunis in June 2013, October 2013 and March 2014 to collect the stakeholders' reactions.
The report includes three chapters. The first chapter covers diagnostic elements of water governance challenges in Tunisia; the second focuses on how and under which conditions the private sector could be a partner in the future; and the last is an action plan for the improvement of water-sector governance.
The report's main recommendations for Tunisian public authorities follow:
- Understanding the different modalities of private-sector participation (PSP) and identifying the most appropriate form of water-sector PSP according to the Tunisian background;
- Ensuring the financial sustainability of PSP in the water sector;
- Improving transparency mechanisms and stakeholders' engagement to increase citizen buy-in.
On the one hand, Waterlex considers that reform of the water sector in Tunisia is necessary in order to strengthen the achievements in the domain of right to water. Reform should focus on how to improve public operators' performances, particularly by consolidating their finances through the recovery of public users' debts and the adoption of new water pricing mechanisms, and by initiating an effective decentralization to focus the strategic efforts of the national drinking water utility, Société Nationale d'Exploitation et de Distribution des (SONEDE), and the national sanitation utility, Office National de l'Assainissement (ONAS).
On the other hand, municipalities in Tunisia are fragile and inexperienced in water and sanitation utilities management, with a lack of legitimacy and limited financial resources. An agenda for municipal elections has not been defined yet, and the newly elected municipal councilors would need a certain amount of time to be able to manage their municipalities' affairs. So, the suggested proposal about delegating water utilities to such institutions includes, in our opinion, substantial risk for users regarding continuity of service-and-water pricing, in addition to the risks of dependence on private operators and corruption similar to that faced in other countries.
However, mechanisms of access to information about water resources and utilities should be rapidly introduced at the regional level, such as a system to address public enquiries about new water projects or the creation of regional institutions in charge of monitoring water resources and services.
Private participation could be an opportunity to reduce public indebtedness if some major water-infrastructure projects could be realized through BOT contracts, such as desalination or water treatment plants, especially if these projects could provide organisational and technical know-how (e.g., sustainable energy processes and technologies). Joint ventures between public authorities, local private companies and rural water users association (Groupement de Développement Agricole, or GDA) users could also be an interesting alternative to a sudden privatization, particularly when it is difficult to find specialized local companies.
It must be kept in mind that some public-private partnership (PPP) models, such as concessions or affermage contracts in the water and sanitation sector, have not been very successful in southern countries. According to data from The World Bank, many of these contracts led to renegotiation and sometimes to termination and arbitration, especially in Latin America.
In any case, before experimenting with this range of contracts in the Tunisian water sector, some preliminary steps should be taken:
- Rapidly reform the current legislation in order to adapt it to the evolution in the domain of PPPs;
- Implement a sound structure for PPP monitoring similar to those in place in OECD states, with sufficient human and financial resources;
- Organise a high-capacity building programme dedicated to public managers in charge of PPPs in the government and in public companies focused on crucial aspects, such as financial package, negotiating international contracts and drawing up PPP specifications.
Moez Allaoui is Legal Desk Senior Advisor at WaterLex.
* Editor's note: The English-language abbreviation is OECD; in French-language publications, it appears as OCDE.
For more information:
WaterLex International Secretariat
Tel: +41 22 907 36 46
Email: info (at) waterlex.org
About WaterLex:
WaterLex is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) and membership association based in Geneva, Switzerland. It is a UN-Water Partner with UN ECOSOC special consultative status. Its mission is to develop sustainable solutions based on human rights to improve water governance worldwide, particularly in regard to consistent water law and policy frameworks. It works with an alliance of interested parties to improve water-governance frameworks, bringing them in line with country obligations under international human rights law. The interested parties are individuals and groups working in government (diplomatic missions), academia (professors of law, researchers), bilateral cooperation (water management advisors), the judiciary (high/supreme courts judges), the UN system (UN-Water family members), and civil society (NGOs that work on water issues). WaterLex works in partnership with 13 universities to continuously enrich the content of the WaterLex Legal Database. The organisation is funded by grants and project financing from public agencies, foundations, private gifts, and in-kind contributions. Established in 2010, when the human right to water was recognised by the UN, the organisation has a secretariat in Geneva with seven staff members, a supervisory board of directors, and a large pool of members and expert advisors. It is an official partner of the Global Water Partnership, UNDP Cap-Net, UNDP GWS, and UNECE, and a member of the board of the Swiss Water Partnership.


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Amon Mîn is a location in the Windfells in Enedwaith.[63.1S, 18.4W]
The ranger Saeradan is encamped on the slopes below it as the Grey Company moves south.
Amon Min was once the foremost fortress of Gondor. Following Gondor's decline, they were forced to abandon Amon Min for the larger, more strategical fortress of Ost Dunhoth. Ost Dunhoth was abandoned shortly after and an evil power rose there.