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Internet access is basically essential in 2019. When it comes to staying connected and remaining informed, the internet is our personal and professional lifeblood.
Fortunately, it's easier than ever to gain access to the Worldwide Web. Many people can choose from at least a few different providers, depending on what's available in their regions. But which are the best internet service providers (ISPs) in 2019? And how do you know which is the best provider for your needs?
That's what we're going to find out.
How Did We Choose?
Our approach to identifying the top internet service providers in 2019 started with determining the most common priorities that subscribers have. For instance, some people value internet speed over flexibility while other individuals are restricted to satellite providers due to their rural locations.
Some of the characteristics we looked at included pricing, availability, variety of plans or packages offered, download and upload speeds, and versatility. The idea was to find a single provider that excelled in one category over all others.
Best Internet Service Providers in 2019
There are dozens of internet service providers in the United States. However, each provider has its own strengths and weaknesses.
Many people are limited in their selections due to provider availability since not every provider covers the entirety of the United States. In fact, the provider with the most extensive coverage happens to be a satellite internet provider, which isn't ideal if you're living in suburban or urban areas. So part of the inspiration for our list was to help identify the best choices, the cheapest choices, and the providers that address what you need or value most from an internet service provider.
With this in mind, we've identified the best internet service providers in 2019, and they are as follows:
- Best for Most People: Comcast XFINITY
- Best on a Budget: Frontier
- Best for Rural Areas: HughesNet
- Best for Speed: Verizon Fios
- Best for Flexibility: AT&T
Best for Most People: Comcast XFINITY
XFINITY is the residential branch of Comcast. With cable infrastructure already in place in 40 out of 50 states, XFINITY tends to be the best option for most people who are looking for a home broadband internet service because of its wide availability, selection of plans, and overall service quality.
According to a coverage map, the only states in which XFINITY home internet service is not available are the following: Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
In addition to coverage and availability, Comcast XFINITY has a wide variety of plans, allowing subscribers to pick their plans based either on speed or price. Though speeds and price can vary by region, Xfinity internet plans are generally as follows:
- Performance (60 Mbps down, 2 Mbps up) for $39.99 per month
- Blast (250 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up) for $59.99 per month
- Extreme Pro (400 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up) for $79.99 per month
Of course, these costs don't include any equipment rental fees.
Gigabit internet speeds are also available in some regions. The XFINITY Gigabit plan, which provides 1Gbps down and 35Mbps up, costs $89.99 per month while the Gigabit Pro plan offers 2Gbps (down and up) for $299.95 per month. Again, these rates don't reflect leases for equipment.
As a cable-based internet service, XFINITY subscribers have the option of bundling their internet service with other cable services, namely television and landline phone lines. But whether or not you choose to bundle, XFINITY's broadband internet is quite reliable. Although occasional network outages are to be expected no matter which provider you choose, XFINITY home broadband tends to have minimal downtime, making it a great choice for personal use as well as for professional use for individuals who work from home.
Generally, XFINITY is very highly rated; however, it's not perfect. Some of the chief complains of XFINITY subscribers include poor customer service and inexplicable bill fluctuations.
XFINITY Pros
- Minimal downtime
- Available in 40 states
- Fast speeds
- TV and landline bundles available
XFINITY Cons
- Poor customer service
- Unpredictable bill
Honorable Mentions
If Comcast XFINITY isn't available in your area, there are other cable providers you could consider, including Charter, Cox, and Mediacom. Alternatively, Verizon Fios is another great all-around option if you fall within the company's fiber optic coverage area.
Best on a Budget: Frontier
Is finding the cheapest internet plan your top priority? Well, look no further than Frontier Communications.
Available in 38 states, Frontier is the go-to provider when all you need is basic internet. Largely a DSL provider, Frontier's internet service is served through your phone line although, fortunately, you're not required to have a landline to use it. While this puts a pretty hard limit on the speeds available, the fact that an internet plan through Frontier can cost as little as $20 per month might make up for the lack of speed.
While Frontier's internet plans are some of the cheapest available, they may not be enough if you're even a moderate user. The base-level plan is the Internet Core plan, which offers 6 Mbps download speeds for $20 per month. The top-tier DSL plan - called Internet Velocity - costs $60 per month and provides download speeds of up to 115 Mbps. These speeds are substantially lower than cable and fiber optic internet, but you won't get these low prices with most other providers.
In some regions, Frontier has begun to offer fiber optic-esque download speeds via the Frontier FiOS plans. But even with these plans, you won't quite reach the speed levels available from other fiber optic providers like Verizon.
The base Frontier FiOS plan is the FiOS 50/50, which provides 50 Mbps download and upload speeds for $30 per month; meanwhile, the top Frontier FiOS plan is the FiOS 500/500, which costs $150 per month for 500Mbps upload and download speeds. In very limited regions, the FiOS 1G/1G plan might be available, offering gigabit download and upload speeds for $200 per month.
Generally, Frontier is the best option for people on a budget, people who use their internet sparsely, and/or for senior citizens or other light users. However, advanced users may find the upper-tier plans are able to meet their streaming and gaming needs.
Frontier's Pros
- Affordable
- Available in 38 states
- Doesn't require landline to work
- TV and landline bundles often available (via partners)
Frontier's Cons
- Internet speeds
- Hidden fees
Honorable Mentions
Though DSL had become the go-to option for higher-speed internet toward the end of the dial-up era, it's much less common today. However, if Frontier isn't available in your area and you're interested in finding an affordable DSL internet package, Verizon continues to offer DSL internet to much of its network.
Best for Rural Areas: HughesNet
HughesNet continues to be the most top provider of satellite internet in the United States. Similar to satellite television from the likes of DirecTV and DISH, HughesNet provides subscribers in rural areas with high-speed internet access via satellite. This allows HughesNet to reach more than 90 percent of the United States, which is more than any other internet service provider.
The plans that HughesNet offers are quite different than most other internet service providers. Currently, all "Gen5" plans allow for download speeds of up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 3 Mbps. So instead of plans scaling in speed, HughesNet plans scale in the "soft caps" for data that are provided with each plan.
For the entry-level HughesNet satellite internet plan, you'll pay $59.99 per month for up to 10GB of data. The top-tier plan costs $129.99 per month and provides 50 GB of data per month. It's worth noting, though, that if you exceed the data cap, you don't lose your internet access; instead, soft data caps mean you'll see reduced speeds after you hit your monthly allotment. This is similar to how wireless providers throttle mobile internet after a certain amount of data has been used in a single billing cycle.
If this sounds restricting, it's because it is. However, HughesNet does offer certain features that help to alleviate some of these restrictions. For example, a separate data bucket is provided for off-peak internet usage, which falls between 2AM and 8AM; this means that any data used during this time doesn't count against your monthly allotment.
The drawbacks to HughesNet are primarily downsides to satellite internet in general. In particular, latency continues to be an issue with HughesNet and essentially takes intensive gaming off the table. Additionally, while 25 Mbps is enough for basic web browsing, email, and social media, you may find this to be too slow for downloading files of streaming high-resolution video.
Those who fall within the coverage areas of DSL, cable, and fiber optic internet providers are probably be better served by going with another provider. However, if HughesNet is a consideration, it's likely because providers like Comcast, Verizon, and Frontier aren't offered in your area. In this case, HughesNet satellite internet is certainly a better choice than having no internet at all in spite of the higher cost of service, equipment, and the required two-year contract.
HughesNet Pros
- Available almost everywhere
- Simple & familiar plans
- TV and landline bundles often available (via partners)
HughesNet Cons
- Higher latency
- Two-year contract required
- Higher cost
- Data caps
Honorable Mentions
With DSL, cable, and fiber optic internet providers reaching a wider audience, satellite internet is less and less common. However, an alternative to HughesNet that's worth considering is Viasat, which is a direct HughesNet competitor.
Best for Speed: Verizon Fios
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When your goal is breakneck internet speeds no matter the cost, you want to check out Verizon Fios. Though Verizon has gained a reputation for being expensive, Verizon Fios can be quite reasonable, and the fact that the company also offers DSL internet means that budget-minded consumers aren't left completely behind.
Verizon's fiber optic coverage includes certain parts of 14 states, making it a rather limited option in terms of availability. More often than not, Verizon's Fios network tends to be available in more urban areas, which makes sense since areas with more concentrated populations would afford wider reach than less-populated or rural areas. However, even with the coverage being somewhat limited compared to a provider like Comcast XFINITY, Verizon Fios is currently the largest fiber optic network.
The fiber optic plans pick up where the DSL plans leave off, which is at 75 Mbps. Currently, the entry-level Fios plan is a very reasonable $39.99 per month for 100 Mbps down/up. From there, you can choose the 300-Mbps plan for $59.99 per month or near-gigabit speeds - specifically, 940 Mbps down and 880 Mbps up - for a very reasonable $79.99 per month. There are even plans that provide well above gigabit-level speeds, but availability can varies considerably, depending on your location.
But Verizon's greatest strength is arguably the company's award-winning customer service and support. Compared to certain other providers, Verizon is known for being extremely helpful and friendly. In fact, Verizon has won awards from J.D. Power & Associates related to customer experience 22 times in a row.
Generally, the biggest drawback to Verizon Fios is access to the service; since only a relatively small percentage of Americans - less than 10 percent - fall within the Verizon Fios coverage area, the majority of people looking for a great internet service provider simply aren't able to subscribe to Verizon Fios, no matter how much they'd like to.
- Outstanding customer service
- Minimal downtime
- Fast internet speeds
- TV and landline bundles available
- Limited availability
Honorable Mentions
Fortunately, a growing number of providers are able to offer gigabit-level internet speeds, so if you fall outside of Verizon Fios coverage area, you may still have some options. In some markets, Comcast Xfinity actually offers gigabit internet. Additionally, Google's own fiber optic internet - called Google Fiber - and AT&T Fiber are available in a growing number of cities, offering incredible speeds are fair prices.
Best for Flexibility: AT&T
Impressive High Speed Internet with Satisfactory Customer Service
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For anyone who's looking for a versatile, flexible internet provider, AT&T - which is most well-known as a wireless service provide but also offers home broadband as well as television through DirecTV - has just about everything you could need.
Traditionally, AT&T provided DSL internet service, meaning that the internet service operated via your phone lines. However, AT&T has recently become much more competitive with Verizon Fios by offering its own fiber optic internet. This means that, much like Verizon, AT&T offers both DSL ("AT&T U-Verse") and fiber optic ("AT&T Fiber") internet services, subject to availability.
AT&T's lowest-cost plans is the single U-Verse plan called Internet 5, which provides 5 Mbps download/upload speeds for $40 per month. This is somewhat pricey, compared to other DSL providers; for example, Frontier's entry-level DSL plan is half the cost and actually offers slightly increased data speeds.
But AT&T Fiber is what most people will be interested in. AT&T's fiber optic network gives subscribers much more bang for their buck. For example, the entry-level Fiber plan provides download/upload speeds of 100 Mbps for just $50 per month, which is a difference of just $10 more than AT&T's Internet 5 plan. There are also 300 Mbps and gigabit-speed Fiber plans available for $70 and $90, respectively.
It's worth noting that these plan costs do, in fact, include equipment rental fees, which most providers typically charge separately by adding them to the monthly rate. So whereas your monthly bill might end up being more than expected with another provider, AT&T is good about giving you the best representation of what you'll be paying each month by including equipment fees in the cost of the plans.
Beyond the Fiber plans, another of AT&T's greatest draws is the fact that you can get several other services through AT&T, allowing you to consolidate your monthly bills. For instance, AT&T offers wireless service plans, landline service plans, and even television service plans due to the purchase of DirecTV. This makes AT&T extremely appealing to those hoping to save money by bundling or to simply cut down on the number of separate bills they're paying each month.
- Competitive rates for fiber optic internet
- Strong customer service
- Variety of in-houses services that can be bundled
- Equipment fees included in plans
- Fiber optic internet availability is limited
- DSL plan is more expensive than competition
Honorable Mentions
If AT&T's home broadband services aren't available in your area, Verizon Fios and Google Fiber are two other providers with fiber optic networks that could be available. Alternatively, cable internet providers like Comcasty XFINITY have begun offering gigabit-speed internet plans.
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I have suffered from bulimia for 10 years now. My first memory of bulimia was in 6th grade. I received a compliment that I looked thinner. I think this was the start to it. I never felt like I was the "thin" person in my class. When I heard this compliment, I felt so good and I was determined to be skinny. I started to eat less and exercise everyday. I hated feeling starved and realized I could eat all the food I wanted as long as I threw it up. I never had to stick my finger down my throat. I was able to throw up w/o doing anything. I don't remember how many times a day I threw up 6th - 12th grade. I would say 1 - 3 times a day. My bulimia really got bad when I went to college. My freshman and sophomore years of college I threw up at least 9 - 11 times a day. I was disgusted with myself. I vowed every time I binged and purged that I would never do it again. I researched on the internet the effects of bulimia. Knowing that I could die, increase the chances of esophagal cancer, and ruining my teeth scared me. I would not binge for a few days then have 2 terrible days of binging and purging. I am ready for change! I want to thank Shaye for this website and book. I have done a really good job at hiding my bulimia. I am very close with my family but they don't know. I've been to ashamed to tell them and I don't want to be an added stress to anyone. This is the first time I've shared with anyone and I already feel better. Also, knowing that I'm not the only one suffering with this is such a relief. I know that I can do this and I'm ready to say goodbye to bulimia for good!
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Rail chronicle: Live-blogging a train trip
Today, with UNC Wilmington on spring break, I'm heading from North Carolina to New York, with a twist: I'm traveling via Amtrak (officially, the National Railroad Passenger Corp., the U.S.'s partially public intercity passenger rail service).
I thought I'd take the chance to use this long trip (~9 hours on the train, plus a 4 hour bus connection to get me from Wilmington to Wilson, NC) to practice live-blogging via the iPhone's WordPress app, and to offer some thoughts and comments on the materiality of transportation. That last part's very much a work in progress; the goal's to go beyond simply "these seats sure are comfy," though there will be some of that as well.
Below, I'll be posting time-marked updates throughout the trip, with the most recent on top. Feel free to send comments my way, either on the post or through Twitter (@JohnRRoby).
9:51 p.m. – I think this will be it for tonight. We're nearing Philadelphia, and the end's in sight. So it's a good time to talk about, well, time.
The time involved is one of the big knocks on long-distance travel by car, bus, or rail over air. I think in two ways, this is a false argument. The first is pretty obvious, the second is maybe less so.
First, all schedules are not created equal. A flight that "takes 90 minutes" doesn't include travel to and from the airport, the vagaries of security, and the ripple effects of hub delays on increasingly consolidated airlines. The last time I flew from Wilmington to Binghamton, the trip took 7 hours, only about 3 of which were in the air.
That's obvious. What might be more hidden is the notion of what one's time represents. This is a way bigger issue than I want to deal with on an iPhone keypad. Briefly, then, two thoughts:
1. Is it worth more time to be more comfy, more dignified, more social? If it's not, what's more important?
2. Would there be value in saying "no" to the (very odd) expectation that we could cross a continent in an afternoon? What would that value be?
6:59 p.m. – Briefly, for the record, in response to emailers:
1. Wi-Fi on this train's only in the Lounge Car. Works fine for my purposes, no drops while I've been here.
2. Two 120v outlets at every pair of seats. I've spot-checked a half-dozen or so, all work.
3. No dining car, just the lounge. Food there is … unappealing to me (all packaged and run thru a microwave.
6:37 p.m. – More on space, this time less material and more metaphorical.
Obviously, train travel gets you around the increasingly intrusive and bizarre and somewhat arbitrary airport security dance. Obvious yes, but it's still striking to experience. I got the feeling Amtrak wanted my business, rather than attempting to put up roadblocks to it. That isn't a totally fair comparison, but no amount of forced "we'd like to thank you for flying X today" can erase the sheer pain of air travel.
There's a sense of openness – dare I say "freedom"? – to seeing the landscape speed by (or even crawl by). It's a big, and pretty, damn country. A bird's eye view, oddly, doesn't capture that.
Metaphorically, everything from the light to the view to the legroom and headroom to the boarding process to the easy conversation, is mutually constitutive, and reinforcing. One aspect glides easily into another, and it seems welcoming and empowering, in a very unforced way.
I'm beginning to wonder why we don't expect this sort of travel-as-experiential-spectacle more.
5:53 p.m. – Regarding space. The sense of openness is striking. I think this photo captures the interior openness pretty well.
As mentioned below, I'm 6'1″, and I can comfortably stand. The big windows let in lots of natural light. I tend to feel a bit claustrophobic on planes; I don't see how that could happen here.
That openness extends to the seating too. They're quite clever: they have a sort of extendable legrest and they recline. You can get very comfy very quickly. And the seats are generous enough that two adults who aren't friendly can relax without awkwardness.
Below, I gripe about seat pitch on the bus. Compare this view of my knees, and check that foot of spare pitch.
3:49 p.m. – Time to take stock of the supplies.
Full water bottle, and the coffee thermos I filled at Wilmington's excellent Port City Java this morning is (amazingly) still hot. But unlike everyone else in the car, I packed no food. Rookie mistake.
Chapstick, yes, hand lotion, no. It's quite warm and dry.
Copious reading material: oh yes. The Year of Dreaming Dangerously (Zizek); Re/Presenting Class (Gibson-Graham, Resnick, and Wolff eds.); and New Directions in Marxian Theory (Resnick and Wolff). On the lighter side, What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America 1815-1848 (Howe) on the Kindle. Hoping to put a dent in all of them this coming week.
3:31 p.m. – Two things strike me already: a feeling of motion and a sense of space. I'll save space for a bit later.
Motion: This train hauls. Acceleration is quick and smooth, not like a plane or car at all. It feels effortless and fluid.
And passing an intersection, with the guard arm down and flashing, cars lined up and the whistle blowing, is oddly a bit of a thrill.
2:26 p.m. – "All aboard!" I love that they say this.
Scheduled departure from Wilson, NC was 2:23, and we left right on schedule. Compares pretty favorably with most of my recent bus and plane trips.
Briefly, the bus ride from Wilmington to Wilson was fine. Amtrak operates or contracts scores of these "Thruway" routes (on full-size, intercity buses) to connect unserved cities with its train stations. In Wilmington, pickup was from the main city bus station, which was quite convenient for someone like me who is carfree.
The bus made three stops en route. That seems like a lot, and the whole process took nearly 4 hours. I suspect most Thruway routes are shorter. Still, that was made very clear on booking, and it was on time and reasonably comfortable, so no complaints.
Well, one complaint. The seat pitch – the distance between rows – was VERY skinny. I couldn't sit without my knees hitting the row in front of me. I'm 6'1″, so not everyone will have that issue. This wasn't an Amtrak bus, but a contracted one, so maybe that's not the typical Thruway experience.


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ROBERT "Bob" HARDY
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ROBERT "Bob" HARDY
– the WALKER RUNNER!
Bob's story begins with Leukaemia and a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, to racing an IV pole, to racing a bicycle 35,000-km in 8 years, to writing a Symphonic Music Work, performing it, recording it and getting awarded for it.
To Bob Hardy, The Walker Runner, completing four full, 42.2-km marathons, eleven half, 21.1-km, half marathons and five 10-km races.
Bucket list:
Qualify for the Boston Marathon and Perform Fifth day Suite: Son et Lumière before his 70th birthday.
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Leukemia and bone marrow transplant survivor Robert "Bob" Hardy developed walker racing skills, with a walker, after a balance condition forced him into retirement from marathon cycling. When Hardy first turned to competitive cycling to get over his cancer and get on with life, he founded a 120-km Terry Fox Bicycle Challenge in 2001, represented Canada in the 2003 and 2005 World Transplant Games, completed six 354-km Rideau Lakes Cycle Tours and six 120-km Terry Fox Challenges, missed 2008 and 2009 because of hip replacement and came back with a new shorter 50-km Terry Fox Challenge for 2010-2012. Several surgeries and complications in October 2012 resulted in complete loss of balance. Because he has no balance he has to use a walker and so he has chosen to race his walker.
Amanda Frank,
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Life at the Competitive Edge
Robert Hardy is a mean competitor! I mean this in the nicest possible way. He doesn't possess something as subtle as a competitive "streak." He is a full-body, head-to-toe competitor, in spite of all the difficult health challenges he has dealt with in his remarkable life. It's his competitive drive that helps him get him through it all. And it's this same competitive drive that pushes him to reach out to other people and to encourage them to join him in the ride, the walk, the run, or whatever the latest action might be.
He is a "walker runner" – something that looks like a misprint but isn't. Given his encounters with leukemia, bone marrow transplants, balance problems, and a long list of other challenges, he has taken on marathon running (yes, as in going fast against the clock). And he now does that with the aid of his slightly modified walker, hence: walker runner. Boston Marathon 2020 look out!
At his recent presentation at the Shenkman Arts Centre, "Maestro" Bob Hardy regaled the audience with stories (and video!) of episodes in his life in rock music, competitive ju-jitsu, competitive bicycle racing, competitive IV pole racing, and now competitive walker running in marathons. None of this is a side-hobby, a diversion, or just a bit of a lark. Competing means pushing himself, not giving in, never giving up hope. And, for him, winning!
His competitiveness is the drive to go beyond what you think might be possible. He uses his stories and his accomplishments to encourage others he meets along the way to join him in the task of facing all of life's challenges, head on. He not only talks about courage, determination, discipline, commitment, independence, healthy lifestyle choices, he also makes it apparent just how much fun he has doing all of this. Despite the inevitable pain.
His is a compelling story, and he is a brave, inspiring, and very funny storyteller. His message is that competition is not always about winning (though for him it certainly is!), it's about responding to the heath challenges that each of us will confront on our own journey through life. We entered this "race" the day we were born. And we're still in it, even as various bits of us refuse to function as they once did. But you don't give up. You don't moan. You make yourself go around that track once more, up that hill again, down the course a second time, ever closer to whatever finish line we choose to set for ourselves. Oh yes, and it's a rule that each of us must have a really good laugh along the way, no matter how much pain we might be in.
Kevin Burns
July 2, 2019.
"I just wanted to say that it was so inspirational seeing Bob out there, it helped me push that much harder, anybody that thinks they can't run you just got lapped by a guy with a walker, take that!"
– Anonymous lady, 10KM participant
"After much discussion and because of the speed Bob has attained, a final decision has been made to give Bob The title of Walker Runner, despite the fact he is actually a Race walker."
– Anonymous
"Racewalking, or race walking, is a long-distance discipline within the sport of athletics. Although it is a foot race, it is different from running in that one foot must appear to be in contact with the ground at all times."
– Anonymous
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Harmonization of Intellectual Property Rights
Harmonization of Intellectual Property Rights
This chapter analyzes international harmonization of intellectual property rights, tracing its history from the Paris (1883) and Berne Conventions (1886) to the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) and the TRIPS Agreement of the WTO. The contents of the TRIPS Agreement and its implementation through the WTO dispute settlement mechanism are detailed. The chapter further shows how concerns triggered by the TRIPS Agreement in developing countries over negative effects in securing public health resulted in modification of the Agreement in 2001.
Keywords: patent, copyright, Paris Convention, Berne Convention, TRIPS Agreement, WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization), TRIPS and public health
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The Regulatory Law 2004 provides that the DFSA shall be comprised of the Chairman of the DFSA, the DFSA Board of Directors, the Regulatory Appeals Committee and other Committees of the Board as may be duly appointed from time to time, the Financial Markets Tribunal and the Chief Executive and members of his staff.
In addition to the Committees required by statute, the Board has established 4 Committees to assist it in discharging its functions. These are the Legislative Committee, Governance and Nominations Committee, Audit and Risk Committee and the Remuneration Committee. These Committees form a solid platform for good governance, efficiency and redress.
Some Committees include Members who are not Members of the Board, while the Chairman of the DFSA Board is an ex-officio Member of all Board Committees, except the Audit and Risk Committee and the Regulatory Appeals Committee.
DFSA Values and Ethics
The DFSA Values reflect the core DIFC operating principles of Integrity, Transparency and Efficiency and are firmly embedded in the DFSA's Rules and Procedures and in the DFSA Code of Values and Ethics for employees.
The Code sets appropriate international best practice standards, in relation to the use of confidential regulatory information, conflicts of interest and the giving and receiving of gifts and benefits. It is designed to complement the conflict of interest and confidentiality provisions in the Regulatory Law 2004.
The DFSA Board of Directors has adopted a similar Code of Values and Ethics appropriate for members of the Board, Committees and Tribunals and can be viewed here.
The DFSA Board oversees the DFSA Chief Executive and staff and are appointed by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the DIFC, for a three year term. The structure has been designed to ensure a transparent separation of day-to-day regulatory activities from the oversight of the DFSA's regulatory performance. The Board provides governance that is characterised by vigilance, accountability and fairness. Directors are governed by a Code of Values and Ethics that sets out procedures for reporting and managing any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest. A copy of the Code is available here.
The Board typically meets six times per year. The Board's Committees meet as needed, with most of them meeting two or three times per year. Beginning in 2014, a summary of outcomes for each of the Board meetings is available, to view please click on the month below:
The Board currently consists of 11 Directors and all but the Chief Executive are independent non-Executive Directors. The Members of the Board are leading industry, legal and regulatory experts drawn from major international financial jurisdictions.
The Financial Markets Tribunal (FMT) was created under the Regulatory Law 2004. It hears and determines References and Regulatory Proceedings.
A Reference is a proceeding in front of the FMT to review a decision of the DFSA. The FMT conducts a full merits review of any DFSA decision referred to it. It can take into account any relevant new evidence that came to light after the DFSA's original decision. The FMT may, among other things, affirm, vary or set aside the DFSA's original decision. The FMT can also remit the matter to the DFSA with directions as to how the DFSA should make its decision.
Regulatory Proceedings
A Regulatory Proceeding is a proceeding in front of the FMT to hear certain types of matters as prescribed under the Laws or Rules. For example, Regulatory Proceedings may arise between persons and include issues arising out of the supervision of an AMI; an offer of securities, a takeover offer, merger or acquisition of shares, or any other matter prescribed in the Law or Rules. The FMT may, among other things, impose a fine, a censure, make different types of orders or prohibit a person from holding an office in the DIFC.
The FMT or the DIFC Court may grant permission to a party to appeal the decision of the FMT to the DIFC Court. However, the appeal may only be on a point of law.
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To access the Form 1 Notice of Appeal, please click here.
FMT Pending Matters
FMT Decisions
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The Legislative Committee (LegCo) assists the Board in discharging its policy-making and legislative functions, including the development of the regulatory framework for financial services conducted in or from the DIFC. LegCo is responsible for the scrutiny of proposed legislative and Rulebook changes, ensuring proper consultation on such changes and recommending to the Board the final form of changes proposed. The Board has the power to make or amend rules, and will recommend primary legislation for enactment by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
During 2018 LegCo members were:
* External member
** Ex-Officio
*** Executive member
Decisions on LegCo's workload are initially taken by the Executive in consultation with the Chairman of the Committee. In many instances, agenda items are the result of the DFSA's commitment to have a regime that is in line with international standards.
In 2018, LegCo recommended to the Board changes to the DFSA's Funds regime, including the introduction of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as a specialist class of fund, requirements on liquidity management for openended funds, and enhancements to our regime for property funds.
LegCo recommended two sets of changes to our Anti-money Laundering (AML) regime, including changes to the Regulatory Law, to the regime for Designated Non-Financial Business or Professions (DNFBPs) and to the AML Module, and two sets of miscellaneous changes to the Rulebook, covering a wide range of issues. In each of these matters, the DFSA Board subsequently made or amended rules, as appropriate, or recommended law changes to His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of the DIFC.
Also in 2018, LegCo approved public consultation on the two sets of AML changes referred to above, and on two sets of miscellaneous changes, one set of which was enacted during the year. As part of the revision of the DIFC Companies Law, LegCo approved, jointly with the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFCA), consultation on changes to the Regulations for Investment Companies and Protected Cell Companies. The DIFCA Board later approved these changes.
Towards the end of the year, LegCo approved consultations on a Funds Protocol, agreed by the DFSA with Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and the Abu Dhabi Global Market's (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), as well as on Funds Platforms, and on Property Crowdfunding.
The primary function of the Audit Committee is to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities regarding the financial management of the DFSA, the adequacy of its systems of internal controls and the quality of its internal risk management process. The Chairman and Chief Executive are not members of the Audit Committee.
During 2018, the Audit Committee reviewed the audit report prepared by external auditors on the Financial Statements for 2017 and discussed this with the auditors.
The DFSA received an unqualified audit opinion in respect of the financial statements and the system of internal controls for the year ended 31 December 2017. The Committee engaged a third party to conduct an independent compliance review in respect of the DFSA's End of Service Gratuity scheme and the payment of National Pension contributions. The Committee also oversaw an independent assessment of the vulnerability of the DFSA's IT security to external factors and independent follow up to an earlier audit of the key controls in Human Resources, as conducted by third parties.
In addition, the internal audit function conducted a review of the implementation of the DFSA's Risk Tolerance in relation to the risk based supervisory approach and reviewed testing of Business Continuity arrangements.
The Committee reviewed the draft budget for 2019 prepared by the Executive and recommended it for approval by the Board.
The primary function of the Risk Committee (RiskCo) is to assist the Board in identifying and assessing external and internal risks that could affect the DFSA's ability to meet its regulatory objectives and/or could impact negatively on the DFSA's reputation. The Committee also assists the Board in considering risk mitigation measures and monitoring their implementation.
Risk Committee members in 2018 were:
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During 2018, the Risk Committee held three meetings at which it carried out the following regular activities:
The primary function of the Governance and Nominations Committee is to assist the Board in fulfilling its supervisory responsibilities in respect of the operations of the Board and its management, to make recommendations to the Board in terms of new Board members, and to develop a succession programme. The Committee also develops and recommends a set of corporate governance principles to the Board.
Governance and Nominations Committee members in 2018 were:
* Ex Officio
During 2018, the Committee managed the process of identifying suitable candidates to replace Ian Johnston as Chief Executive on his retirement from the DFSA at the end of September 2018. Following a lengthy and extensive global search for candidates, with the assistance of an international firm of recruiters, and a thorough interview process, the Committee recommended to the Board that the Managing Director
of Supervision, Bryan Stirewalt, be appointed as the new Chief Executive.
The Committee also engaged an international firm to conduct a review of the performance of the Board and its committees, which will be completed in early 2019. At the Committee's request, during 2018 the DFSA's Code of Values and Ethics was comprehensively reviewed to ensure it continued to align with best practice globally.
The Executive reported to the Committee on complaints received, during the reporting period 1 November 2017 to 31 October 2018, and their resolution.
The primary function of the Remuneration Committee is tomake recommendations that will assist the Board to discharge its responsibilities relating to Human Resources.
The Committee's remit includes matters concerning remuneration and performance and policies applicable to the DFSA Board, Executive and staff.
Remuneration Committee members in 2018 were:
* Ex Officio
During 2018, the Committee made recommendations to the Board on adjustments to the remuneration of the senior management team, and on the overall distribution of salary adjustments for 2018, following a detailed and comprehensive review of the DFSA's remuneration
structure and remuneration positioning strategy. This included a comprehensive review of market conditions including inflationary trends and local practice.
The Committee also made recommendations to the Board on the level of bonuses for DFSA employees reflecting performance in 2017. The Committee also considered the policy it had previously approved, enabling some employees to work flexible or reduced hours, provided
that there was no adverse impact.
This flexibility would assist with recruitment and retention because it would better accommodate employees who had young children or other challenges that make it difficult to work longer hours. It was noted that since implementation of the
policy there had been no negative impact on the operational efficiency of the DFSA.
The Committee reviewed progress and use of approved resources for the Taqadum Programme in view of its commitment to developing UAE National talent. The Committee also considered during the year a range of other Human Resources matters, including talent development, succession planning, budgets and headcount.
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RAC - Notice of Hearing, 2013:
12 February 2013: (2012) DFSARAC 9 - Cristal Capital Management (Dubai) Limited (in formation) acting by Mr Luis Freire - Hearing on the Merits
RAC - Notice of Withdrawal of Appeal, 2013:
7 February 2013: (2012) DFSARAC 9 - Cristal Capital (Dubai) Limited (in formation) acting by Mr Luis Freire
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5 December 2012: (2012) DFSARAC 9 - Cristal Capital Management (Dubai) Limited (in formation) acting by Mr Luis Freire - Hearing on Application for Disclosure
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The Emirati Working Group is a vehicle through which the Board seeks to promote the development of UAE National employees, and through which it oversees the TRL Programme, which has been designed to develop young UAE Nationals.
During 2018, membership of the Working Group included selected Board members and members of senior management as follows:
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An internal Pentagon study found $125 billion that could be saved over a five-year period by eliminating waste and inefficiency, the Washington Post reported last week. But as is now standard operating procedure at the Pentagon, senior leaders dismissed the claims, disparaged those doing the study, and continued pursuing business as usual.
This should not be ignored, because the status quo of wasteful business practices demonstrably weakens our national defense.
For years, service chiefs have sat before Congress and testified that sequestration and reduced defense budgets have compromised their ability to defend the nation. They have claimed that combat forces are at a low state of readiness due to smaller service budgets.
At a speech two years ago at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Deputy Defense Secretary Robert O. Work said he was "working on our financial auditing statement, so we can prove to Congress and the American people that we know how we're spending every one of their hard-earned dollars." He was referring to the document at the center of the Post's story. But as the Post explains, when the final report revealed massive waste, the Pentagon imposed secrecy restrictions on the data. Furthermore, a "77-page summary report that had been made public was removed from a Pentagon website."
"There is this meme that we're some bloated, giant organization," Work told the Post. "Although there is a little bit of truth in that," he admitted, "I think it vastly overstates what's really going on." Indeed, Work has often claimed that DoD needs more funding.
This behavior has become standard practice in DoD over many years: resist any substantive efforts aimed at reform while demanding the end of sequestration, allowing for larger budgets. Yet as the suppressed report demonstrates, piling billions of dollars on top of an unaccountable, bloated infrastructure will only make it less responsive, not more productive. The Pentagon can't even account for some of the money it has.
The result of this twin focus has been to weaken America's ability to conduct combat operations. In a few key categories, this institutional arrogance and disregard for financial responsibility have physically tilted the tactical scales in the favor of our potential enemies.
The U.S. Army has failed for more than two decades to produce a new class of American armored vehicles to replace the 1970s- and '80s-era Abrams tanks and Bradley infantry fighting vehicles. The defense secretary canceled the Future Combat Systems in 2009, by which point they had already cost more than $20 billion. Numerous programs since have failed to produce a single operational prototype.
The rest of the armed forces have had equally disastrous acquisition failures, as scores more billions have been squandered on canceled programs.
The Russians, however, have not been nearly so ineffective. Moscow now has a whole new family of interconnected armored vehicles, the Armata, in production, featuring the new T-14 tank, which experts claim is competitive with the U.S. Abrams tank. The U.S. Air Force has pushed ahead relentlessly on the development of the F-35 despite that fact it has not completed operational testing and has experienced major shortfalls that may never be resolved. The Chinese, however, have fielded new generations of fighter jets that may pose a serious threat to U.S. aircraft in a future fight.
Instead of maintaining what has been an unchallenged U.S. superiority in the field and in the skies since World War II, we are sinking closer and closer to parity. If trends aren't checked, we may soon discover that our potential enemies have overtaken us in key battlefield capabilities. As important, our senior military leaders and popular theorists have the unshaken belief that no opponent of the U.S. will ever discover a new class of super-weapon on par with the emergence of the machine gun, the submarine, or the jet fighter. Such attitudes gamble with America's national security.
There are highly educated and creative minds in Russia, in China, and elsewhere. We deceive ourselves if we continue to believe that no adversary will ever discover the next disruptive technology at our expense. It is not beyond the realm of possibility that such a discovery could leave us staggering on a future battlefield, desperately struggling to absorb a blow we don't know how to parry.
Tinkering around the edges won't accomplish reform within the DoD. Playing musical chairs among officials vested in the system won't result in positive change. Substantial reform will require the elevation of new leaders.
This group must be empowered and supported by the president. It should be led by key visionary leaders, young women and men who are not tied to the old ways and whose minds are alert and open to discovering new methods and capabilities. It should also include some experienced DoD civilian and uniformed leaders, as well as business leaders who know how to manage the development of technology and handle large bureaucratic organizations.
Keeping the DoD machine of the past 20 years in place will virtually ensure that the current dismal state of affairs will continue into the foreseeable future. Without reform, our qualitative edge in the world will continue to crumble, and one day the nation's military may not be able to safeguard our citizens when a crisis arises.
Daniel L. Davis served multiple tours in Afghanistan with the U.S. Army and works as a fellow and military analyst for Defense Priorities.


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Malia Obama, the president's eldest daughter, is taking after her mother First Lady Michelle Obama as a rising style star. Last week, the 12-year-old wore a green printed dress by Chris Benz for the White House state dinner, a look from the designer's spring 2010 collection. Meanwhile, her mother chose a red gown by Alexander McQueen for the same occasion.
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MARGARET FAILOR, JAMES REESE, FAYE OWENS BEAM, JAMES CHAPMAN, WILLIAM 'BILLY' CAMPBELL, KEITH WATKINS SR., RONALD LAVELL COBB, LILLIAN PEARL 'POLLY' SMITH SARRATT, HUGH T. BAILEY SR., JAMES MARSHALL McDANIEL
Margaret C. Failor, 79, of Williamston, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sept.11 2016.
Memorial services will be held 4pm Sunday Sept. 25, 2016 at Grace United Methodist Church, 42 E Main St, Williamston, SC 29697 with the Rev. Tim Whited & Rev. Kempie Shepard officiating.
She is survived by her husband George; children, George Jr. (Sherry) of Taylors, Cindy Vaughn (Roger) of Honea Path, Ron (Vickie) of Greenville, and Don (Brenda) of Williamston, nine grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Grace United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 460, Williamston, SC 29697
James Blyth Reese, 86, of West Pelzer, widower of Evonne McCall Reese, died Thursday, September 15, 2016.
Born in Pelzer, he was the son of the late Leroy Ralph and Rilla McGinnis Reese.
He was retired from the Kendall Company and Cryovac. He was a member of the Pelzer Church of God.
Surviving are daughter, Kathy Mitchell of Florida.
Graveside service was held Monday, Sept. 19 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Anderson.
Faye Owens Beam, 96, of Piedmont, died September 12, 2016.
Born in Greenwood County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Frederick and Julia Boland Rampey.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She worked in the family owned Shell service station in Piedmont and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Furman B. Owens, Sr.; and second husband, Jim Beam.
Memorial services were held Sunday, Sept. 18 at Mackey Mortuary.
Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 15 Oregon Street, Greenville, SC 29605.
James Francis Chapman, 88, of Honea Path, husband of Beulah Burgess Chapman died Friday, September 16, 2016 at his home.
He was twice married, first to the late Ruby Mae Center Chapman.
Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Robert Rhodes and Elizabeth Chapman Whitfield.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Owens Corning. He was a member of Dry Oak Assembly of God.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Jerry Wayne Chapman of Seneca and William Michael Chapman of Simpsonville; daughter, Jannette Chapman Moss of Belton; step-children, Albert Orvin of Waterloo, Barbara Crawford of Fountain Inn, and Katrina Hall of Belton; brothers, Thomas Ross of CA, Jack Ross of GA, and Randall Ross of Pelzer; sister, Mary Jarvis of FL; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Monday, Sept. 19 at Dry Oak Assembly of God. Burial followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
William Mimms "Billy" Campbell, 75, of Pelzer, husband of Sandra Thrasher Campbell, died September 12, 2016.
He was a member of Cedar Shoals Baptist Church, a United States Navy Veteran and retired Chief of South Greenville Fire District.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter Julia Altman (Dave); grandsons Campbell and Christian Altman and Sean Mills; granddaughter Madeline Altman; great-grandson Dietz Altman, brother Sam Campbell (Ann) and his lab Maggie.
He was predeceased by his parents George and Lucy Mimms Campbell.
A celebration of Life was held Friday, September 16 at 11 a.m. at Beech Springs Church, 125 Cooley Bridge Rd., Pelzer. Burial followed at Greenville Memorial Gardens.
Visitation was held Thursday, September 15 at South Greenville Fire District Headquarters.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to an education fund for his grandsons at Commercial Bank 8016 Augusta Rd., Piedmont, SC 29673 or Cedar Shoals Baptist Church, 1045 Cooley Bridge Road, Belton, SC 29627.
Condolences may be offered at www.sosebeemortuary.com.
WILLIAMSTON – Keith Charles Watkins, Sr., 59, husband of Elizabeth "Beth" Waters Watkins, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016.
Born in Louisburg, NC, he was the son of Charles Caudill and Lucille Wood Watkins. He retired after 27 years from NC Department of Corrections and was currently employed with Aviation Services at the Donaldson Center. He was a member of First Baptist Church Williamston and the Men's Sunday School Class.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Keith Charles "K.C." Watkins, Jr. (Karly) of West Pelzer, James and Charlie Watkins, both of the home; sister, Joy Watkins of Louisburg, NC; father and mother-in-law, Calvin and Georgia Waters.
Visitation was from 2:00 to 3:00 pm Tuesday, September 20, at First Baptist Church Williamston. A memorial service followed at 3:00 pm at the church.
Flowers were accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621.
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Ronald Lavell Cobb, 67, of Greenville, died September 11, 2016.
He was born in Greenville to Edna K. Cobb and the late J.W. Cobb.
He is survived by his son, Christopher Jay Cobb; daughter, Amanda Cobb Robertson; two brothers, Dr. Larry W. Cobb of Piedmont and H. Marett Cobb of Ft. Worth, TX; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
He served in the South Carolina House of Representatives and was a residential and commercial developer.
A memorial service was held Saturday, Sept. 17 in the Carpenter Chapel of Greenville First Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to Ark Hospice House, 1901 Assembly Street, Suite 275, Columbia, SC 29201.
Lillian Pearl "Polly" Smith Sarratt, of Gaffney, widow of Ibra C. Sarratt, died Saturday, September 10, 2016.
Born in Laurens County, she was the daughter of the late James "J.M." and Lydie Coates Smith.
She was a member of Buford Street United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by two daughters, Terri Sarratt of Atlanta, GA and Barbara Holmes of Piedmont; son, Jim Sarratt of Taylors; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at Buford Street United Methodist Church at 12:30 on Sunday, Sept. 25. A reception will be held at 11:30 at the Family Life Center.
Memorials may be made to Buford Street United Methodist Church, 120 East Buford Street, Gaffney, SC 29340.
Hugh Toland Bailey, Sr., 88, of Liberty, died Monday, September 19, 2016 at his home.
Born in Florence, he was a son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Alma Marie Ball Bailey.
He was owner/operator of Bailey's Jewelers in Easley.
He was a member of East Pickens Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
Surviving are his wife, Ann Taylor Bailey of the home; daughter, Kristen Bailey Lopez of Williamston; two sons, Hugh T. Bailey, Jr. of Greenville, and Brent Bailey of Easley; six grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Jean Link Bailey.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at East Pickens Baptist Church. Burial folowed at Liberty Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the Gideons International, Liberty Camp, P.O. Box 112, Liberty, SC 29657.
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James Marshall McDaniel, 46, of Pelzer, died Monday, September 19, 2016 at his home
Born in Bexar County, TX, he was the son of Joe Cornelius McDaniel of Anderson and the late Patricia Ridgeway McDaniel.
He was a veteran of the Army Reserves, formerly worked for Indexx Printing, and was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
In addition to his father, he is survived by brother, Drew McDaniel of Kelso, WA; and sister, Eva Addison of Anderson.
Funeral service will be held Friday, Sept. 23 at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
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Latest news Hetty and Destiny, Wendy and Dartanian are now sold.
Wendy and Dartanian left today for their new forever home.
It was sad to say goodbye to them both but I know they are going to be loved as much as they were loved here. Look out for Dartanian in the future he is a very handsome boy and I will be looking forward to seeing his progress over the coming years.
Hetty and Destiny will be leaving next month to go to another very loving family exciting times ahead for them as well.
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The holiday season is finally here! Friends and families gather together from far and wide to reminisce, celebrate, and share in the feelings of joy and love that make this time of year so meaningful. And naturally, what would the holidays be without festive decorations to brighten up our homes and rekindle recollections of treasured holidays from the past?
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- Forego fires. Although chestnuts roasting on an open fire may seem splendid in a song, candles and fireplaces are major contributors to holiday fires. Battery-powered candles are a much safer alternative to provide a warm atmosphere.
- Go artificial. If the older adult would like a tree to decorate, a safe and easy-to-maintain choice is an artificial tree as opposed to a live one. And be especially careful with ornaments. Although traditional decorations are definitely a treasure, a lot of them are made from delicate glass. An option to keep both the senior and the ornaments safe is to carefully pull out and enjoy viewing and sharing stories about the more fragile ornaments, but then hang only shatter-proof decorations on the tree itself.
- Reduce the risk of electrical incidents. Thoroughly check strings of lighting and other decorations that need electricity, as well as extension cords, to assure they're free of wear and tear or fraying. Updated guidelines for holiday lights were set in 2015 by the Consumer Product Safety Commission to entail over-current protection, a minimum wire size, and other requirements, so it's a good idea to swap any older electric decorations with newer, safer ones. And, remember to unplug all lights and decorations when they're unsupervised, such as when leaving the home or going to bed.
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As Democrats have won more elections countywide, the politics around project labor agreements are clearly changing.
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In a sign of San Diego's changing political dynamic, the Airport Authority agreed Thursday to start negotiating a union-friendly labor deal for its $3 billion plan to rebuild Terminal 1.
Ten years ago, the same agency redeveloped Terminal 2 into the state-of-the-art facility it is today. Then, the Airport Authority flatly refused to enter into a so-called Project Labor Agreement, which stipulates wages and benefits for construction workers and mandates that contractors hire through union halls. The agency has proudly touted that the project came in on time and under budget.
But the Airport Authority's plan to redevelop Terminal 1 has faced opposition from the beginning and has already been delayed at least a year at an estimated cost of $100 million. By agreeing Thursday to the PLA, the Airport Authority's board could have evaded one more obstacle that could have delayed the project further.
Agency staff argued to the board that the economy today is so different than it was in 2009, when it rebuilt Terminal 2, that its reasons for refusing a PLA then no longer apply. Labor is in short supply, so striking an agreement that guarantees it won't face a work stoppage is a worthwhile trade-off for making it harder for non-union contractors to compete for work, staff said.
The resolution passed narrowly, with County Supervisor Jim Desmond leading the opposition. San Diego Councilman Mark Kersey, a Republican, voted in favor of the decision after radio talk show host Carl DeMaio threatened to campaign against him on social media if he did. Kersey did propose an amendment directing staff to negotiate an agreement that addressed some concerns of PLA opponents around how employee health care and pensions are paid for.
PLAs remain contentious issues for non-union contractors and business groups like the Chamber of Commerce that view them as increasing costs. But as Democrats have won more elections countywide, the politics around them are clearly changing. Ten years ago the Airport Authority felt comfortable refusing to ink one for a major capital project. This time around, it didn't bother with a fight.
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Dish Offers Multiple Viewpoints On Election
Satellite operator Dish Network has updated its interactive mosaic, a channel which displays multiple live feeds on a single TV screen, to simultaneously air six 24-hour news channels during the 2008 election cycle. Beginning yesterday and running through Nov. 7, Dish's mosaic on Ch. 100 will show simultaneous feeds of Fox News Channel (Ch. 205), CNN (Ch. 200), MSNBC (Ch. 209), CNN Headline News (Ch. 202), CSPAN (Ch. 210) and CSPAN2 (Ch. 212).
The interactive mosaic channel has previously been used to provide multiple views of live sporting events like the Olympics. Dish Network subscribers can enter the interactive application by accessing Ch. 100, or by pressing the "Dish" button on their remote control and selecting "Dish Decision 2008." The interactive content on Dish Decision 2008, which the satellite operator has provided since May, includes news and information about the Presidential candidates, as well as state-by-state news, information and polling about Congressional and Gubernatorial candidates.
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Yearbooks are now available for ordering! The cost of the yearbook is $22 if you pre-order. You can personalize your yearbook with a name, icons, and other items for an additional cost. Please use the link at the right or below for online ordering. Paper forms for ordering are also available in the middle school office. If you use a paper order form and pay by check, please make your check out to T. J. Walker Middle School and write MS Yearbook on the memo line. Yearbooks are generally distributed during the last week of the school year.
Deadline for ordering a personalized yearbook: January 31, 2020
Deadline for ordering a non-personalized yearbook: February 28, 2020
All yearbooks must be pre-ordered in order to guarantee a book for your student. There will be only a small number of extra copies available at distribution on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost increases to $27 at distribution.
For orders placed by September 30, 2019, Jostens is including up to four icons free of charge! (Icons normally cost $3 each.) Please order online to redeem this offer.
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If you have candid photos of sporting events, dances, or other school-related activities, we would love to have them for the yearbook! Please drop hard copy photos in the office for Mrs. Hanson. Digital photos can also be emailed to Mrs. Hanson. You can also submit photos directly to our yearbook site by using Replay It. Register to create your free account and upload pictures via the web or the app. The more pictures we have to choose from, the better the book will be. Thank you for your help!
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The International Ski Federation ( FIS) has published its biannual Bulletin. We read trough its 176 pages so you don't have to. If you do , however, here's a link
Here's what we gleaned:
– FIS continues to emphasize effort that went into development and upkeep of the FIS App for "fans and stakeholders alike". The said app ( and we presume all reading this have already downloaded & are using it) allows real-time monitoring of all FIS events and races, including cross country skiing. There were circa 300.000 app downloads in total since its launch some 2 years ago Fair to say that that's the best gauge of the size of active audience of all sports under FIS umbrella. No breakdown per sport was provided.
– Next important bit is phrased thus. We are having problem to decipher what it actually means – and when anything would come out of it:
"A proposal will be established to define a possible format for mixed gender event"
Very strange timeframe, given an unqualified success mixed gender races enjoy in biathlon.
– There is , apparently, also a discussion afoot about more "sprint oriented team sprint format"
That's it when it comes to any possible new competitions. No mention of super sprint, despite the format growth in popularity – especially in Norway.
– FIS has 22 staffers based in Oberhofen, Switzerland and 38 competition management staff, technical experts and media coordinators. Pretty lean, given how many sports FIS is lording over.
– Financial results of 2016 – 17 ( in other words – the numbers given are for two years rather than one) make an interesting read :
Overall profit of FIS stands at CHF 13.25 million of which larger part came through management of assets ( CHF 8.23 mil) – so, actual operating income for two years is CHF 5.02 mil
Turnover CHF 47.58 million, costs 41.38 million…Among those – CHF 10 million paid out to National Ski Associations, all 128 of them. Another 15 million were distributed to NSAs via a separate profit-sharing agreement.
Comparison to the previous period, 2014-2015, is rather negative: back then FIS earned CHF 56.137 million and made a profit of some CHF 17.3 million. Profit drop of some 24% is detected.
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