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Location: Kennedy Hall is a 5-story suite-style residence hall. Kennedy hall faces Hemenway Street and offers clusters of suites, some with small living rooms.
Bedroom Types:
Standard single bedrooms
Standard double bedrooms
Economy double bedrooms
Economy triple bedrooms
Security: Proctor coverage or secured entryways 24 hours per day
Connections: Husky Cable, and ResNet, Landline available through Verizon
Lounges: Lounge/study area is located on the lower level
Laundry facilities: Yes
Vending machines: On lower level
Elevator: Yes
Window shades: Yes
Furniture provided: Bed, desk and chair, dresser, closet for each resident. Bedrooms are carpeted.
Mailing Address through ResMail:
The following images are here to represent examples of the room types in the above mentioned building. They are in no way the only room types present in the building, and are not architectural drawings.
|Residence Director Office: Kennedy Hall 103A
Office Hours: 10am-5pm
Phone: (617) 373-2562
|Resident Assistant Staff Office: Kennedy Room 103B
Office Hours: 7pm-11pm
Phone : (617) 373-2826
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In case you didn't already know, news anchors are NOT geniuses.
Here's more from the YouTube description:
Samuel L. Jackson appeared on Los Angeles morning show KTLA on Monday to talk about his new film, Robocop, but promotion was the last thing on the actor's mind after anchor Sam Rubin confused him with Laurence Fishburne.
While rattling off his recent list of professional accomplishments, Rubin included a Super Bowl commercial. But Jackson didn't actually appear in a Super Bowl commercial last weekend… Laurence Fishburne did.
"I'm not Laurence Fishburne," Jackson exclaimed after a painfully long silence. "We don't all look alike! We may be black and famous, but we don't all look alike!"
A clearly embarrassed Rubin, realizing his error, apologized and tried to steer the conversation back to the movie. But Jackson wasn't having it.
Rubin: "Let's talk about Robocop."
Jackson: "Oh, hell no! Really? Really?"
Jackson then proceeded to further distinguish himself from Fishburne. "There's more than one black guy doing commercials. I'm the 'What's in your wallet?' black guy," Jackson said, referring to his Capital One commercials. "He's the car black guy — Morgan Freeman is the other credit card black guy. You only hear his voice though, so you probably won't confuse him with Laurence Fishburne."
Jackson then drove his point home, saying, "I've actually never done a McDonald's or Kentucky Fried Chicken commercial. I know that's surprising."

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Sergio Rossi : challenges in the emerging market
- The brand history: at the beginning.
- International development.
- Joining the Gucci Group.
- Partnership with the Gucci Group: a new step forward.
- About Gucci Group.
- Brands' acquisition from 1999.
- Sergio Rossi and the competition.
- Sergio Rossi distribution policy.
- Latest and future openings .
- Sergio Rossi's new global store concept.
- Communication policy.
- Global analysis of luxury market in China.
- The size of target market.
- China's retail market.
- Luxury brands chase emerging countries.
- Defects of China's luxury market.
- Luxury shopping malls in shanghai.
- Three on the Bund.
- Dragon Attack-Cartier .
- Dragon Attack-Armani.
- Consumer behavior differences.
- Distribution, marketing and communication strategic plan.
- Bibliography
The brand history: at the beginning : Sergio Rossi learned the art of shoe making by working beside his father. He established his own brand in the 50's at San Mauro Pascoli. He created shoes for urban and sophisticated customers. Demand increased during the 60's and 70's while Italy's quality shoe market exploded. International development : In the 80's Sergio Rossi's success allowed him to go beyond his own borders. He expanded his distribution network in Europe by opening his DOS in Milan, Florence, Rome, Düsseldorf and Paris. In the 90's he opened independent stores in Osaka and Hong Kong and his first sales outlet in the US in New York. Shoe collections for some of the most visible creators: Gianni Versace, Azzedine Alaïa and Dolce&Gabbana. Perspective to enter into the market of mainland China : Opportunities : Competition between shoemakers in Mainland China is not as intensive as in HK because the market is not highly diversified and saturated, especially for high-end footwear. Even though Ferragamo, Jimmy Choo and other traditional prestigious shoemakers entered this market several years ago, they still haven't constructed a framework of high competitive advantages. For other luxury multi-product brands as LV, Gucci, Prada, they still focus on their core businesses Challenges : Immature and complicated market (sales and logistics, culture and training, location); long-term on return of investment; no brand image; sales staff quality On conclusion, this market is promising but not promised; it takes more time to enter.
[...] Most of the territory covered by On Pedder is not or very little developed, in particular Mainland China Keep relationship with On Pedder Pros Take advantages of the leading position of Imagine X group in HK New consumer exposure/more precise market feedback Cons Multi-brand strategy of Pedder group will make Sergio Rossi difficult to be differentiated in HK market Contradictions among brands in Pedder Group: brand competition, position in the market, promotion and sales methods, wrest customers from each other Ex: Pedder Red If keep, how to improve the relationship with On Pedder Repositioning the brand in HK market Negotiating the licensing contract with On Pedder: Enhancing brand Image should be done by Sergio Rossi itself through PR policies Elaborating rational sales revenues in HK to push Pedder group to find more retailers or wholesalers in HK, not just limiting on Lane Crawford and On Pedder Boutiques Find new partnership Pros Increase the importance of Sergio Rossi in the portfolio of the new sales agent. [...]
[...] DOS, franchise stores, duty-free boutiques, department stores in major markets throughout the world Gucci Group is owned by PPR, a global player in retail and luxury goods. About Gucci Group Figures: World's 3rd largest luxury goods group 2003 Revenues: 2,587 M 2003 Employees: 11,254 throughout the world A specific role for each brand Sergio Rossi and the competition A very competitive market but three main competitors: Jimmy Choo Manolo Blahnik Bottega Veneta Sergio Rossi distribution policy 13 DOS in DOS in 2005 About 500 points of sale worldwide which include specialty and department stores As for I.Guichot, Sergio Rossi has neglected its wholesalers. [...]


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Deliberate Lurders land Syria on 2014 Impunity Index
Iraq again tops list of countries where journalists are murdered regularly and killers go free
New York, NY - Targeted murders of journalists in Syria landed the war-torn country for the first time on the Committee to Protect Journalists' annual Impunity Index released today. Syria joins Iraq, Somalia, the Philippines, and others on the list of countries where journalists are murdered regularly and their killers go free.
But there was some good news. Four countries on the Index—the Philippines, Pakistan, Russia, and Brazil—achieved at least one conviction in a journalist murder case, while the United Nations recognized the need to combat impunity in a resolution in November.
"In too many countries, the climate of impunity engenders further violence and deprives citizens— global as well as local—of their basic right to information," said CPJ Executive Director Joel Simon. "Growing awareness about the threat posed by failure to solve journalist murders must be translated into concrete action. Governments and the international community need to work together to end this vicious cycle."
A series of deliberate murders has added a new threat to the mix in Syria, the most dangerous place in the world for journalists to do their jobs, with dozens of abductions, crossfire fatalities, and deaths carrying out dangerous assignments.
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Iraq remains the worst offender on the Index. A hundred journalists have been murdered there in the past decade, all with impunity. After a respite in 2012, nine murders took place last year.
Encouraging developments took place in Pakistan, which convicted six suspects for the 2011 murder of Wali Khan Babar, and Russia, where a businessman was sentenced for the 2000 murder of Igor Domnikov. As is usually the case, according to CPJ research, the masterminds of both crimes remain at large. In Mexico, legislation was approved in April 2013 giving federal authorities jurisdiction to prosecute crimes against journalists. All three countries remain on this year's Index.
The deadly pattern of impunity has at long last prompted an international response. In November of 2013, the U.N. adopted a resolution calling on states to end the cycle of injustice, recognizing November 2 as the International Day to End Impunity and calling on the U.N. secretary general to report at the 2014 General Assembly on the progress made in regard to the 2012 UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.
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HomePrivacy topicsInternational data flows - the possibilities
International data flows - the possibilities
Technology and globalisation have led to a multitude of international data flows, authorised by international data protection legislation. The rules are different, however, when data are transferred in and outside the EU. These are the possibilities:
Transfers within the EU Transfers outside the EU with adequate protection Transfers outside the EU without adequate protection
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FFI Holdings Plc's (LON:FFI) (ASX:FFI) share price has yet to recover from the hit its core business of film completion contracts suffered in the wake of the Weinstein scandal.
Completion contracts are tailored insurance policies to make sure films get finished.
READ: FFI lowers expectations as film business remains subdued
Up until last year it had been a solid and predictable business, but the Weinstein scandal rocked the whole industry and FFI felt the effect.
There were 142 projects in the financial year to March 2018, compared to 168 in 2017, according to house broker Liberum.
Interims showed a modest recovery with the number of contracts signed rising to 77 from 74 a year earlier, but these were lower value than previously and fees dropped to US$13.9mln from US$15.2mln.
FFI now expects annual underlying profits [EBIT] to undershoot its previous target of US$20-22mln.
House broker Liberum suggests a total around last year's US$16.6mln or perhaps a little better if a trading tailwind picks up.
Board to look at share price performance
In the interim statement, FFI added the board was disappointed by the company's 80% price share price slide since it joined AIM last year and is committed to exploring the options to address this issue.
Since it joined AIM, FFI has been using acquisitions to broaden its reach away from the completion contract business.
Equipment rental
Equipment rental is now a key plank of FFI's strategy, with the division now comprising Pivotal and EPS-Cineworks following the latter's acquisition in November last year.
The acquisition has given FFI around 50-60% of the post-production equipment rental market, with Cinework's split of 25% to 75% film/television the reverse of Pivotal's business model.
Post-production should be a growth market given the growth in content from streaming companies.
The shift toward television also look set to benefit the company, with Pivotal's high-tech equipment and the booming popularity of streaming helping Cineworks.
Reel deal with Allianz
Insurance agency Reel Media, which FFI purchased in December 2017, has been boosted by the transfer of a US insurance book from Allianz.
Cover provided is for events such as death or disability of actors, fire and loss or damage to props, rather than completion contracts, and relates to both TV and films.
Nearly all films that are produced purchase general insurance to cover loss caused by certain insurable risks, says Liberum.
Reel Media will act as general managing agent and be paid a commission on the premiums received.
Film distribution as well
The most recent acquisition, Signature, saw FFI to expand into the film distribution market.
Founded in 2011, Signature has released over 600 titles and acts as an aggregator for Netflix, Amazon Prime and Sky and other streaming services.
Pandas flops
Revenues from FFI's first piece of original content, a documentary about Pandas, have also disappointed in spite of decent critical reviews amd Liberum does not expect any profits now from the film.
Forward view
Assuming the US film insurance performance normalises by the end of this financial year (March 2019), completion contracts should be signed for 150-200 productions.
That would be in in line with historic levels.
Liberum kept its 91p target price, which is still a hefty premium to the current market price of 29p and that gives a market value of £49mln.
The bull case remains that FFI is a world leading business in an exciting industry, it says.
It should also finish the year with cash of about US$10mln on the balance sheet.


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Charity Softball Game
- The Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Association is busy planning the 7th Annual Blackhawk Alumni and Friends Charity Softball Classic presented by BMO Harris Bank.
Chicago Blackhawks current players and alumni "face-off" in a 16" softball game with members of the Chicago Police and Fire Departments. The event also features the annual CFD vs. CPD City-Wide 16" Softball Championship.
The event benefits the Chicago Firefighters' EMWQ Retirees', Widows' and Children's Assistance Fund and the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation and related police and fire charities.
[...] Plan to join in this premier event on Sunday, September 14, 2014 from 11:30am – 3:30pm on Ferrell Field at St. Xavier's University, 3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago.
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"Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind."
Monday, May 13, 2013
I still love you...
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Not in terms of love, but in other things, I have been in situations when I have done things which I would never tell anyone to do in their *right* minds. (don't know why I wrote this comment)ReplyDelete
Aw, that is a very forlorn post. I think we all have that one person that could do anything to us, rip our hearts out and run them over with a ten tonne truck, and we'd still love them. Most of the time, however, that person is not worth our love. When we fine someone who is worth our tears, he/she will never make us cry!ReplyDelete
I nominated you for a Sunshine Award!
Cheers from Brandy at http://brandysbustlings.blogspot.ca/
Oh My! Have you been peeking into my heart and my head?ReplyDelete
I dont even know what to write. Im a bit overcome. Lovely post.ReplyDelete
Love mostly just happens, hai na? We cant seem to have much control over that, but don't be sad - for you have an amazing power within you - to love :)ReplyDelete
=) I actually found my hubby when I was 16, and there were other guys I cared about, but it became one clear path after Matt. I've had moments where of looking back and wondering, "What if?" But, the reality is, I'm with my perfect other half, and I wouldn't forgo that blessing for any reason. I'm a firm believer there's a right person for everyone out there, and you find that one if you have your eyes and heart wide open.ReplyDelete


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Blog Archives
Why RVP's comments scare me + Details of Arsenal's visit to Nigeria.
Good morning gooners. How are you enjoying your start to the weekend? I mean…you'll work for less hours today so if I were you, I'd make it count, get all the work done and prepare for a weekend of exciting footie.
The FWA awards were held last night and RVP was in attendance to receive a deserved Player Of The Season Award. It was an enjoyable evening from what I've read.
He gave a fine speech about how proud he is to be captain of Arsenal and he also complemented his team mates (Song and Theo especially) for the assists and support they have given him this season. He mentioned the volley against Everton as his favourite goal of the season before apologizing to an Everton fan (who groaned) in the room. Top man!
One part of his speech however caught my attention and raised my fears of him leaving this summer.
If you ask the likes of Robert Pires how he feels, what he feels like he will say 'I feel like a Gunner' – and whatever happens with me I will always be a Gunner.'
Okay, maybe it's my paranoid alter ego taking over, but I just have this sneaky feeling about the portion I put in bold. It just feels like Henry 2007 all over again, reminding us of how much he loves the club, yet proceeding to break our hearts. Hopefully it's not the case, I pray to God I'm wrong.
That being said, if he does leave, we'll do the same thing we did when PV4, Thierry Henry and Cesc left the club, move on.
On a lighter note, Arsenal announced on the official website the team will be visiting Nigeria this summer. That's probably the best news I've got all month. Excited does not even begin to describe how I feel at the moment.
The second team will arrive in Abuja in July and play 2 games. The first team arrives in August and also play one game in Abuja, then an open training session and other off-field events in Uyo. Other events will hold in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Minna and Akure.
You can bet the atmosphere will be incredible throughout the team's stay in Nigeria. Believe me when I say Nigerians can't wait.
I was saying I wouldn't go home this holiday because I've got some business to attend to, but with my first love going to Nigeria? There's only one place I'll be come August.
That's yer lot for today guys. It's a very cold morning in Accra, Lord knows what would have become of me had I not come to school with a sweater. It's going to be a long day for me, a 7-page project documentation awaits me. I'd better stopped rambling then.
Just before I go, there's talk of Alex Song moving to Real Madrid in the summer. If Madrid show some interest, I don't see him turning them down. Now, while I'll be gutted to see his back, I wouldn't mind receiving 15million quid for him.
With Coquelin coming through the ranks, the blow of his departure will be softened. Plus we'll most likely sign that midfield creator we've always wanted, so we won't miss his assists.
What do you think? Good business or not?
See you in the comments, where if I find some time, I'll edit your comments to suit me. 😀
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Peter Harte
ACC Sporting Fixture — Term 4, Week 6
Please find attached the ACC Sport Fixture for Tuesday, 12 November and Thursday, 14 November.
the seasons have ended for all Year 10 ACC Teams except for our Year 10A Volleyball Team who has qualified for a Semi Final versus Whitefriars after finishing the season in 3rd position. Good luck to the Year 10A Team and Coach — Maria Hawley.
The finishing positions for our Year 10 ACC Teams were:
Cricket — 8th place
Tennis — 7th place
Volleyball B — 5th place
Thank you to Tim Hogan and Warren Walker (Cricket) and Janet Holden (Tennis) for their time, effort and enthusiasm for Coaching throughout this term.
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Historical documents
95 Submission by Dedman to Council of Defence
Agendum 2/1948 12 March 1948,
At its meeting on 3rd July 1947, the Council noted the Memorandum
of 23rd May 1947 on Co-operation in British Commonwealth Defence
[1], containing the proposals of the Australian Government on the
matters which were discussed on this subject at the Conference of
Prime Ministers in London in 1946 (Agendum No. 6/ 1947). The
Memorandum had been forwarded to the Prime Ministers of the other
British Commonwealth countries and to the then Government of India
through the Australian High Commissioner at Delhi
2. From May to December 1947 there was correspondence with the
Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and New Zealand on the
Australian Government's proposals, also discussions during the
visits to Australia of Viscount Addison, Secretary of State for
Commonwealth Relations, Mr. Fraser, Prime Minister of New Zealand,
and Field Marshal Montgomery, Chief of the Imperial General Staff.
3. Agreement has now been reached between the three Governments
regarding the Australian proposals for United Kingdom and New
Zealand representation in the Australian Government Machinery for
matters of co-operation in British Commonwealth Defence.
4. Under the approved arrangements, the High Commissioners for the
United Kingdom and New Zealand will be invited to attend meetings
of the Council of Defence when matters affecting those parts of
the British Commonwealth are under consideration. On the official
level, the Governments of the United Kingdom and New Zealand will
maintain in Australia a Joint Service Representative and staff who
will be accredited to the Defence Department. Rear Admiral C.T.M.
Pizey, C.B., D.S.O., has been appointed Head of the United Kingdom
Service Liaison Staff in Australia. Colonel C.J. Duff, D.S.O., has
been appointed New Zealand Joint Service Liaison Officer in
5. The general principle in regard to representation on the
official level win be that these Joint Service Representatives
will be invited to attend meetings of the Defence Committee and
Chiefs of Staff Committee when matters affecting their country are
under consideration. Where necessary they may also accompany their
Governmental representative to the Council of Defence as Adviser.
6. Similarly, members of the staff of these Joint Service
Representatives will be invited to attend meetings of the Joint
Service Machinery subordinate to the Defence Committee and Chiefs
of Staff Committee.
7. Reciprocal arrangements have been made for the Australian
Government to be represented in the Higher Defence Machinery of
the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
8. On the Governmental level, the High Commissioners in London and
New Zealand will attend meetings of the corresponding bodies to
our Council of Defence when matters affecting Australia are under
9. Major-General A.J. Boase, C.B.E., with a small inter-Service
staff, has been appointed Australian Defence Representative in the
United Kingdom, and Brigadier G.H. O'Brien, C.B.E., has been
appointed Australian Defence Representative in New Zealand. These
officers will similarly attend meetings of the Joint Service
Machinery on their level when matters affecting this country are
under consideration.
10. With the approval of the arrangements for co-operation between
the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand outlined above,
there now exists appropriate joint machinery for the examination
and consideration of problems of mutual defence interest to these
11. During the correspondence and discussions with the United
Kingdom and New Zealand Governments on the Australian proposals,
the principle was reaffirmed that the arrangements for co-
operation which were being introduced were subject to the
sovereign control of the policy of each part of the Empire by its
own people, parliament and government.
12. Attention is invited to the following views expressed in the
Prime Minister's letter of 16th September 1947 to the Prime
Minister of the United Kingdom [2], regarding the use of the
machinery of the various parts of the British Commonwealth for Co-
operation in Defence:-
'Each Government must retain the right of deciding its own Policy
and the commitments which it is prepared to accept. The
constitutional history of the British Commonwealth has shown that
the correct process in all these matters is an evolution. The
machinery should be allowed to develop in an evolutionary manner
as problems are tackled. This process could be retarded or even
frustrated by an anxiety to hasten too quickly. The approach has
to be gradual and realistic. It would be quite misleading to
accept responsibilities and make promises which could not be
carried out. As stated in the Australian memorandum on Co-
operation in British Commonwealth Defence, it is also fundamental
to provide for an effective voice by Governments in the higher
control of planning on the official level. There can be no
question of Governments being embarrassed on the political level
by the plans of Joint Planning Staffs on the official level, which
are inconsistent with political reality and the resources that can
be provided. As you are aware, there may also be legislative
enactments which relate to such matters.'
13. The Memorandum was forwarded in May 1947 to the Prime
Ministers of Canada and South Africa, and, through the Australian
High Commissioner, India, to the then Government of India, with an
intimation that should these Governments now, or at any future
time, consider that it would be to the mutual interests and
advantage for them to be represented on the Australian Defence
Machinery, the Australian Government would warmly welcome such an
arrangement. Reciprocally, the Australian Government would
appreciate representation on the corresponding Defence Machinery
of these countries if it should be mutually agreed that it was
14. Canada: No reply has so far been received from the Prime
Minister of Canada.
15. South Africa: The Prime Minister of South Africa in
acknowledging receipt of the Memorandum on 26th June 1947, stated-
'I thank you for this interesting document to which the Union
Government and Department of Defence will give their close
attention. In due course, if points emerge on which we may wish to
address you, I shall approach you in a further communication. The
question of our mutual representation on our respective set-ups of
Defence Machinery may then also arise.'
16. India and Pakistan: The Australian proposals were forwarded
through the Australian High Commissioner in India, prior to
partition. Advice was received that the memorandum was forwarded
by the High Commissioner to the Defence Member of the then
Government of India, who is now Minister for Defence in the
present Government of India. The Australian High Commissioner has
received the following reply dated 2nd January 1948 from the
Minister for Defence, India:-
'I have to say that the Government of India greatly appreciate the
offer of the Australian Government. They recognise that it would
be of advantage to India and to Australia to maintain close
liaison in matters affecting the defence of the Pacific. In view,
however, of our preoccupation with military problems whose
solution is of greater urgency than the establishment of machinery
for dealing with strategic problems of the kind envisaged in the
Australian proposals, I regret that it will not be possible for us
to take immediate advantage of the Australian offer or to offer
Australia something equivalent in return. For the same reason, we
have decided not to make any comments on the Australian proposals
as regards the structure and functions of the Australian
machinery. I will let you know as soon as we are in a position to
do so.'
17. The Australian Government proposals were also forwarded by the
Australian High Commissioner in India to Field Marshal Sir Claude
Auchinleck, who at the time was the Supreme Commander of all
forces in India and a member of the Joint Defence Council. The
memorandum was passed by Sir Claude Auchinleck to the Secretary to
the Pakistan Defence Department on 7th August 1947. Advice has
been received through the Australian High Commissioner in India
that the Pakistan Government, whilst appreciating that in the
circumstances then obtaining, the approach through Sir Claude
Auchinleck was entirely correct, suggested that, in the changed
circumstances, 'it would be desirable for this matter to be raised
in the form of an official communication through diplomatic
channels, if the Government of Australia desire to pursue it'.
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Archive for the 'Central banking' Category
Central banking and the crisis: Emergency manoeuvres
With developed economies in dire straits, central bankers have taken the tiller. Not all of them are happy about that.
Aug 13th 2011 | from the print edition
[Greg Ip]
COMETH the hour, cometh the central bankers. On August 8th the European Central Bank (ECB) began buying Italian and Spanish bonds in an effort to stop the sovereign-debt crisis from crippling two of the continent's largest economies. And a day later America's Federal Reserve made an unprecedented commitment to keeping interest rates at more or less zero for two more years to keep a stalling economy out of recession.
In both cases the dramatic steps were taken in the face of political failures to get to the heart of the problems at hand. The fact that they took both banks well outside their normal zones of operation was underscored by the internal dissent both moves faced, dissent rarely seen in the consensus-driven world of central banking.
The initial market reaction was positive, at least on one side of the Atlantic. Yields on Italian and Spanish bonds fell sharply relative to Germany's. In America Treasury yields fell and stocks rose—but not for long, as equity markets fell again on August 10th. No one should see this as a fundamental turnaround. The ECB's earlier bond-buying hasn't saved smaller countries from punitively high government-bond yields; the Fed's previous interventions haven't spurred a robust recovery. The big issues of America's stagnant economy and Europe's debt crisis remain in the hands of elected politicians who still seem inadequate to the task. But at least central banks have shown themselves ready and able to act.
The entire article is linked here.
Central banks: A More Complicated Game
The West's financial crisis has shaken public confidence in its leading central banks. Yet it has also led to an expansion of their duties and powers
Feb 17th 2011 | WASHINGTON, DC | from the print edition
[Greg Ip] IN TWO days, two prominent central bankers, one on each side of the Atlantic, headed for the exit. Few people were surprised when Kevin Warsh tendered his resignation from the Federal Reserve on February 10th. Rather more people were taken aback when rumours started to fly that Axel Weber would stand down as president of Germany's Bundesbank and thus rule himself out as the next president of the European Central Bank (ECB), a job for which he had been the front-runner. The rumours were confirmed on February 11th.
The timing was coincidental. Yet the two men have something in common. Both were uneasy about changes in the way that central banks conduct themselves—specifically, about the unprecedented forays into financial markets by the Fed and the ECB. Mr Weber publicly opposed the ECB's decision last May to start buying the bonds of member countries' governments. His colleagues, he believed, were intruding dangerously into fiscal policy. Mr Warsh, similarly though more quietly, fretted that the Fed's policy of quantitative easing (QE)—the purchase of government bonds with newly printed money—was fomenting new imbalances in the global economy and steering the Fed into treacherous political waters.
Since the financial crisis in 2007 central banks have expanded their remits, either at their own initiative or at governments' behest, well beyond conventional monetary policy. They have not only extended the usual limits of monetary policy by buying government bonds and other assets (see chart). They are also taking on more responsibility for the supervision of banks and the stability of financial systems. Their new duties require new "macroprudential" policies: in essence, this means regulating banks with an eye on any dangers for the whole economy. And their old monetary-policy tasks are not getting any easier to perform. Central banking is becoming a more complicated game.
The entire article is linked here.
Five myths about the Federal Reserve
By Greg Ip
Friday, November 12, 2010;
Washington Post Outlook
The Federal Reserve's announcement on Nov. 3 that it will buy $600 billion worth of Treasury bonds to help boost the struggling U.S. economy reverberated around the world this past week, with condemnation from critics as varied as Sarah Palin and the president-elect of Brazil. Yet much of what the Fed and its chairman, Ben Bernanke, have done is shrouded in confusion and misperceptions.
1. By printing money, the Fed will create runaway inflation.
The Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman issued a famous dictum nearly 50 years ago: "Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon." His belief has become widespread over the years, to the point that even many non-economists assume that when the Fed prints money, higher prices inevitably result. But the link between money and inflation is weaker than people think. Read the rest of this entry »
Economics focus: Level Worship
Price-level targeting could make monetary policy more potent—or just more confusing
Oct 28th 2010
There may in any case be another way to achieve the same stimulus. What matters for boosting demand is the real interest rate—the nominal rate minus expected inflation—since inflation reduces the burden of repaying debt. If nominal rates cannot fall any further, why not raise expected inflation? Central bankers have roundly rejected the most obvious way to do that. Raising official inflation-rate targets, they say, would destroy years of hard-won credibility. But they are more receptive to another idea: targeting the level of prices rather than the inflation rate.
The entire article is linked here.
Global monetary policy: The central bankers' burden
Deflation is not imminent but the rich world's central banks must be ready to do what they can to fend it off
Jul 15th 2010
[Greg Ip] FOR people who pride themselves on being boring and cautious, the rich world's central bankers have in the past few years proved to be a flamboyant bunch. Responding aggressively to financial panic, recession and the threat of deflation, they lowered short-term interest rates close to zero and many then plunged into the realm of the unconventional, buying government debt and extending vast new loans to banks. For the most part, they have avoided the rancorous disagreement that now consumes the debate over fiscal policy.
That consensus is fraying. Read the rest of this entry »
Economics focus: A winding path to inflation
Even if governments could create inflation, they may not want to
Jun 3rd 2010
[Greg Ip] IN THE short run inflation is an economic phenomenon. In the long run it is a political one. This week The Economist asked a group of leading economists whether they reckoned inflation or deflation was the greater threat; this was our inaugural question in "Economics by invitation", an online forum of more than 50 eminent economists. The rough consensus was that in the near term, as Western economies struggle to recover, the bigger worry there is deflation. But as the time horizon lengthened, more experts cited inflation, because it seems the most plausible exit strategy for governments trying to deal with crushing debts. "Deflation is not a lasting threat," wrote Arminio Fraga, a former president of Brazil's central bank. "The more interesting question is whether they can manage to keep inflation down over time under the regime of fiscal irresponsibility now prevailing almost everywhere."
The Federal Reserve: Back from the Fed
The central bank loses a vice-chairman but starts to regain its standing
Mar 4th 2010 | WASHINGTON, DC | From The Economist print edition
Kohn and Bernanke, no mugs
[Greg Ip] THE Federal Reserve, accused by critics of monetary and regulatory malpractice, has seen its standing plummet. The House of Representatives has passed one bill to audit its monetary decisions and proposed others to strip it of regulatory duties. Almost a third of the Senate voted against confirming Ben Bernanke to a second term as chairman.
It appears, however, that its rehabilitation has begun. As part of negotiations on a financial-reform bill, Chris Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, is considering a proposal that would let the Fed retain most of its regulatory duties. Mr Dodd originally wanted to take oversight of banks away from the Fed and other regulators and give it to a new body. He wanted to hand oversight of consumer protection to another new creation, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Read the rest of this entry »


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Chinese scientists have built and tested a British inventor's design of a new type of space propulsion drive. Once scoffed as an impossible device by his British counterparts, China says that it not only works but it will change the satellite industry in a positive way.
Today, most satellites are launched into orbit and maintain their altitude and proper orbit by the use of fuels or compressed gasses. In fact, a good percentage of the weight of a satellite is composed of the fuel that keeps it at its proper position once in space. This added weight on satellites costs a lot, but now China says they can change all of this with this new and innovative propulsion system called the 'EmDrive'. Currently the amount of thrust it produces is very small and only able to lift a few ounces, but in outer space that can amount to a lot of momentum over time.
A British engineer by the name of Roger Shaywer is the inventor of the new drive system, which he began the work on it in 2001 after he received a government grant from the United Kingdom's Department of Trade and Industry. Soon thereafter, he started his own company, which he called the Satellite Propulsion Research (SPR) Ltd. In two years' time he developed a version of his EmDrive system, which is a conical container that uses propulsion with resonating microwaves and supposedly results in a net thrust of force downward at the wide end of the container.
Immediately after Shawyer wrote on his findings with his invention, the scientific community scoffed at the idea and called it a just a little less than a sci-fi fantasy. Many fired back saying that the apparatus violated the law of conservation of momentum, which states that no closed system can give a net thrust.
Shawyer desperately tried to argue his case by saying that the microwaves were causing the thrust because they have a group velocity that is greater in a single direction. Shawyer said that Einstein's special theory of relativity plays a role in how it works. Even still, his counterparts wouldn't have it and ignored anything he came back with.
The first test of the device occurred in 2003 and gave a reading of 16mN, which is very small but enough to prove that it worked. Just as they had previously, other scientists in his field of study ignored his findings, called it implausible and would not even look at it often quoting Newton's laws of physics.
When China heard about the drive they decided to take a look at Shawyer's findings and see what the fuss was all about. Not only were they curious at his design but they went ahead and built and tested their own model. After running it for the first time, they are not only saying that it really does work but that it will change the satellite industry as we know it today.
The Chinese researchers were led by a Dr. Yang Juan who serves as a Professor of Propulsion Theory and Engineering of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Northwestern Polytechnic University in Xi'an. The paper on the new system was called, "Net thrust measurement of propellantless microwave thruster," and was published by the Acta Physica Sinica journal.
In all aspects of space travel all initial propulsion relies on the simple fact that a gas is ejected out results in thrust. Once in space, all satellites must rely on a propellant to keep them in orbit or to make subtle changes to their position. This fuel will eventually run out and the satellite will lose its orbit position or make a reentry into the atmosphere due to earth's gravity. With this new drive system it would mean no more fuel for satellites, which currently accounts for a lot of their mass at launch time as well. All of this added weight from more fuel translates to higher costs for the launch in the first place.
Dr. Juan and her team discovered that the drive system given as little as 2 kilowatts of power would produce up to 72 grams of thrust or about 720 mN. While this may not seem like much thrust, in a weightless environment it means a lot movement. To give a good example, the current ion drive (the XIPS thruster by Boeing) that is being experimented with by NASA uses twice as much power as the EmDrive and it produces less than one quarter the same thrust as the EmDrive. The EmDrive is also lighter in weight than the XIPS thruster.
Shawyer has big plans for this thruster and wants it to be able to produce more thrust so it can be used right here on terra firma. He is hoping that the latest tests coming out of China will back up his work and restore his standing in the scientific community. Having more funding will allow him to begin making a more powerful unit.
The amount of thrust the EmDrive produces is determined by the Q value of the cavity in the device. Shawyer claims that if he can implement some kind of superconductor with the drive he can boost its Q value, which in turn boosts its thrust by several thousand. Basically what Shawyer is hinting at is something along the lines of a flying car, and who doesn't want a flying car?


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Who is the fairest of them all?
MIRROR:Snow White, Snow White, snow white--
I've told you a million times tonight.
QUEEN:Mirror, mirror on the wall,
What would happen if I let you fall?
You'd shatter to bit with a clang and a crash,
Your glass would be splintered--swept out with the trash,
Your frame would be bent, lying here on the floor--
MIRROR:Hey … go ahead, ask me just once more.
QUEEN:Mirror, mirror on the wall.Who is the fairest of them all?MIRROR:You--you--It's trueThe fairest of all is you--you--you.(Whew!)
"Mirror, Mirror" by Shel Silverstein
(I hope I haven't broken copyright by posting the entire poem...but if I did, it was already on the web, I got the text from here...I figure I'm safe from copyright issues if it's already available at a google search?)
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Going tubeless allows you to run lower tire pressures without the added weight of a tube. Lower tire pressure has many benefits, including greater traction, lower rolling resistance over rough surfaces, and decreased risk of a puncture-related flat.
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Civil engineering provides sustainable solutions for integrating infrastructures within the environment and the society. Urban planning and their utilities, railway and highway network design, coastal engineering, risk assessment of floods and earthquakes, design and construction of bridges, tunnels, dams and ports or the integrated management of projects are the most common civil engineering activities.
The Master's Degree in Civil Engineering qualifies for practising the regulated profession of Civil Engineer. Our Master's Degree in Civil Engineering graduates have reached for years a training highly appreciated by society, combining technical rigour with the development of creativity, interdisciplinarity and respect for the environment.
The Master 's Degree in Civil Engineering comprises 120 ECTS during 2 academic years, covering courses of scientific extension, specific technology in Civil Engineering and the specialisation in some specific field of the profession (urban engineering, structural engineering, land planning, transportation planning, environmental engineering, port engineering, project management...).


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Welcome to Simpli Music! "Where Music is Alive!"
Our mission is to encourage musical development among inner city youth and diversification in the arts.
We desire to serve Bay Area residents as a resource for string orchestra and church band music instruction for both children and adults.
Loretta McBride, has over 40 years of inner city schools instruction. She has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and a California teaching credential from Mills College. Loretta holds a Master's degree in Curriculum Design from Patten University. With 45 years as the lovely wife of James McBride, she is the proud mother of six children, and 9 grandchildren. Mrs. McBride is a Phi Beta Kappa scholar and has received awards from the city of San Francisco for inner city music programs in at-risk neighborhoods. She is the chief architect of the San Lorenzo KIPP Summit Orchestra and the KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy Orchestra. Loretta was awarded the KIPP National Teacher of the Year Award in Nashville, TN. In 2013, Loretta became a member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas. Currently, she serves as the Orchestra teacher for the KIPP Bayview Ensemble in San Francisco, Ca.
Vivian Francine Wells is a classically trained violinist and violist. Her music instruction begin at the age of 7. She started her training with the Suzuki Method at San Francisco State University under the leadership of Dr. Haderer. With tutelage from Doris Fukawa, Vivian graduated from the Preparatory Division of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare with a minor in Music from the University of California, Berkeley. Vivian Francine also studied jazz improvisation at Howard University. Her love for music education has inspired her to provide budding musicians with private students. Having shared the stage with Tramaine Hawkins and members of the Clark Sisters, she participated in a string ensemble for the Stellar Awards 2011 at the Grand Ole Pry in Nashville, TN. In 2013, Vivian Francine became a member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas. Vivian taught a 200 piece middle school choir and orchestra for two years as music director. She is currently enrolled as a doctoral fellow at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, Ca and serves as the Program Director for the The Way Church Band classes in Berkeley, Ca. Vivian is married to Massa I. Wells.


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The jingle of cash registers is music to the ears of real estate investors who like what they hear in Colorado.
With the state enjoying its fifth consecutive year of rising retail sales since the end of the Great Recession, investors are targeting shopping centers as properties with high-yield potential.
Buyers spent $393 million last year to acquire metro Denver retail centers larger than 100,000 square feet, more than eight times the retail investment volume in 2010, according to real estate tracker Xceligent Inc.
The year is off to an equally strong start with the sale of the Quebec Square shopping center in Stapleton at a premium price of $52.25 million. The deal represents the first Denver retail acquisition for Chicago-based Inland American Real Estate Trust Inc., a $6 billion investment firm.
"We view this as a steppingstone to additional opportunities in the Denver (metro area) going forward," said Christopher Covey, senior vice president of acquisitions for Inland American. "We believe it is well-positioned for future growth."
Investment activity is running strong in each of Denver's commercial real estate sectors — retail, office, industrial and apartments.
But retail in particular is attracting the attention of buyers because of what real estate brokerage firm CBRE describes as "robust consumerism" in metro Denver, fueled by job creation, low unemployment, cheap gasoline and low interest rates.
Quebec Square's sales price of $252 per square foot — well above the 2014 metro average of $173 for large retail centers — is a reflection of strong residential growth and the high-income demographics in Stapleton.
"It's a great time to be a seller," said investment broker Steve Suechting in the Denver office of Lee & Associates.
He said investors seem not to be fazed by consolidation in the retail industry such as last week's announcement that Staples will buy rival Office Depot for $6 billion. Consolidation often results in retail vacancies as merged companies look to reduce lease costs.
"But investors just price right through (consolidation concerns) because they want the deal," Suechting said. "Everything is selling."
Quebec Square's tenants include Big 5 Sporting Goods, Office Depot, Party City, PetSmart and Ross Dress for Less. Nearby big-box anchors Walmart, Home Depot and Sam's Club were not part of Inland American's acquisition.
"The tenants represent a solid mix of both national and local businesses and the center was purchased at 97 percent leased," said Bridget Berry, regional director of analytics for Xceligent. "When considering the combination of population growth, the strong tenant mix, limited retail construction in the area and solid leasing fundamentals, Quebec Square appears to be a valuable addition to Inland American's retail portfolio."
Brokers for the Quebec Square deal were Jan Fincham and Patrick Dempsey of Lee & Associates' Phoenix office, and Daniel Miller of Denver-based SullivanHayes Brokerage.
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A new campaign is urging residents to buy Latvian goods in an effort to support the local economy
Latvia-produced goods and products will be marked with stickers, labels or posters called "The Good of Latvia", as part of the new campaigned backed by The Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), advertising agency DDB Latvia and several business associations.
"The goal of the campaign is to change the shopping habits in Latvia, and prompt residents to buy local goods and products," stressed the LCCI head Janis Endzins.
Endzins said that any company could participate in the campaign. The campaign does not require a product to be completely made of Latvian commodities.
"The fact of origin is of the main importance, meaning, that a given product is made in Latvia. If someone puts "The Good of Latvia" sticker on a product made in another country, that will mean dishonest business practice, which carries certain consequences," he added.
Companies interested in participating in the campaign can visit latvijaslabums.lv.


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[ syll. io-sep, ios-ep ] The baby boy name Iosep is of Hebrew origin and it is used largely in the Irish language. Iosep is a form of the English, French, and German Joseph.
See also the related categories, hebrew and irish.
Iosep is not frequently used as a baby boy name. It is not ranked within the top 1000. In 2018, out of the family of boy names directly linked to Iosep, Joseph was the most popular.
Baby names that sound like Iosep include Iosif (Greek, Russian, and Slavic), Esopo, Iokepa (Hawaiian), Iosefa (Samoan), Esabio, Esebio, Ijob (German), Ikov (Slavic), Iosef (German), Iòseph (Scottish), and Aesop.


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Kanye is set to appear on the season finale of 'SNL,' and the rapper is reportedly nervous that the sketch comedy show will make fun of pregnant Kim!
Kim Kardashian, 32, is used to people poking fun at her, but not her boyfriend Kanye West! Kanye has been chosen to be the musical guest on the season finale of Saturday Night Live, which has a history of mocking Kim and the rest of her family. SNL writers are trying to work in a skit that makes fun of Kim for the finale, and Kanye is not happy about, according to RadarOnline.com
The source notes, "That's not unusual since her famous family has been spoofed before with some very hilarious and spot-on impersonations of a whining Kim. They have to tread lightly because Kanye hasn't been happy with all the flack Kim's been getting about her pregnancy weight gain."
But producers have one idea for a skit that Kanye may actually be on board with: "They've come up with a win-win scenario where Kim actually gets a cameo at the end of the skit. That would probably make everyone in Kanye's camp — and especially Kim — very happy."


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One word I would use to describe the Infinix Zero smartphone; slick.
The Infinix Zero is an Android phone designed by Infinix Mobility in France. It's a dual micro SIM smartphone running on Android Kit Kat. The phone has the ability to seduce you at first sight, love at first sight.
Using low cost and mid range Android smartphones causes me so much pain, it's a struggle. With the Infinix Zero, it is different. It is a phone I found myself using as my primary device with joy throughout the time I reviewed it. The phone isn't 100% sweet without having some snark.
It is a beautiful slab at 5" (inches), powered by a 1.4 Ghz Octa Core processor. The battery powering this device is 1920 mAh Li-ion battery. It supports an external micro SD card and a dual micro SIM. In the box, there's a pin that you can use to pop out the SIM and micro SD card tray with ease.
It is a little rounded at the edges. The micro SD card tray is to the right, same place where we have the volume rocker and the power button. The SIM tray is to the left of the phone.
![Infinix Zero SIM Tray](/content/images/2014/10/Infinix-Zero-SIM-Tray.jpg)
The front facing camera is at 2 megapixel, while the back camera is 13 megapixel with flash. More about the performance of the camera later.
I like the fact that, unlike on Tecno Android smartphones, the Infinix logo is not embossed in front of the phone. It is hidden at the back.
![Infinix Zero Logo](/content/images/2014/10/Infinix-Zero-2.jpg)
Until the owner of the phone tells you, you'll have a hard time figuring what phone it is.
Powered by the latest Android 4.4 Kit Kat, the phone runs very smoothly and I did not experience any unusual crash of apps or lag while using it.
I found the native keyboard with its text prediction / autocorrect to be sufficient. It has the same semblnace with what is on Google Nexus 5. I am just so used to SwiftKey's functionaility, layout and beauty that I had to enable SwiftKey a few days later. (SwiftKey is preinstalled on the phone)
The User Interface (UI) of the Infinix Zero is clean and uncluttered. I preferred it to that of LG, Samsung and HTC.
![Infinix Zero UI](/content/images/2014/10/Infinix-Zero-UI.PNG)
Immediately I get a new Samsung phone running TouchWiz, I usually remove touchwiz and slap Nova Launcher on it. On this one, there was no need. You might not have a need as well, as the UI is so close to pure Android.
Google Now works on this phone. Don't dispel the phone because it is cheap. Cheap in price, but it packs so many premium features that you'll have a feeling of this is too good to be true.
Once Google Now is running at the background, just lift the phone up and say; "okay Google" and Google Now (Search) is called up and you can speak into it.
I am not happy that a phone that packs this kind of resolution [720 x 1280 pixels (293ppi)] has only a battery of 1920 mAh. That capacity is pretty poor. The battery is as efficient as the one on Google's Nexus 4 and 5. (they are piss poor when compared to those on Samsung and HTC Phones).
I get about 5 to 6 hours of use from using the phone to do e-mail, social media, messaging and a bit of photography. The battery might be able to last you a full day if data is switched off and you only use it to make/receive phone calls. I found that the battery lasted well on standby - leaving the data on and going to bed did not deplete the battery that much.
To enjoy the phone when you are out and about, you'll need to get a power bank.
Remember, you can't remove the battery.
Calls and Video Playback
Dialling out and receiving calls are not loud and clear enough. Sometimes, I have to check to see if the volume is cranked up to the highest possible level.
I'm stunned at the quality of the display when playing video. The display of the phone is stunning generally, so, you should not expect less while watching YouTube videos or playing your own videos. During a very bright day, you don't have anything to worry about as the screen is still legible.
Like with phone calls, there is problem with the audio - not as loud (comes out faint). You might need a sound booster (Boom Box) or attach earphones while watching movies.
I have written before that the power of a camera is not determined by the megapixel. It has a 13 megapixel back camera, but performs poorly in low light condition. If you are outdoor or the day is bright, you'll get a fairly decent image.
Insurance that provides free screen replacement was made popular in Nigeria by Samsung. Microsoft Mobile is equally providing screen replacement with the Lumia 930. Infinix Mobility raises their game yet even more here as they throw in one more perk;
Free screen replacement if you accidentally damage your screen. You can claim these at any of their Callcare centres around you. There's the Callcare app that is bundled with the phone that you can use to find the nearest Callcare centre around you.
There's the annoying sound that the keypress makes. I found it pretty difficult locating where it is and turning it off. You may be have the same problem turning it off yourself.
How to turn it off:
- Go to Settings
- Language Input
- Select the keyboard option
- Unselect sound on keypress
I score this phone a whooping 7.5 out of 10.
The price is good, design is superb, UI is pretty and packaging is equally as lovely. The battery should have been bigger and the hardware function keys (home key, back key and option key) lack proper description as to what they are for.
You have to figure that on your own by pressing tehm and getting familair with them.Share this article via:


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A soldier and her wife reflect on their loneliness and honor in the oppressive world of military discrimination.
Interest group: Armed Forces
Dick Wagner examines how same-sex love found its way into mainstream press during the upheaval of the World Wars, though it still dared not speak its name.
A fierce advocate for her rights and those of the people who come after, Ret. Col. Sheri A. Swokowski tells the story of how she came from conservative Wisconsin roots to become one of the highest ranking out transgender officers in the world.


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Floriane Besse offers you wine tasting, introduction course, wine-cheese (or sushi) match. She organizes different demonstrations in her beautiful cellar in Féchy, at home ou at your work place. You will travel in the world of wine.
She also offers help to wine-growers (promotion of their wines, administration, planning...).
- Floriane Besse
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U.S. and Canadian Border Security
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano met with Public Safety Minister Peter Van Loan in Canada in May 2009. She has said recently: "To the extent that terrorists have come into our country, or suspected or known terrorists have entered our country across a border, it's been across the Canadian border." (She was rebuked by Canadian Ambassador Michael Wilson for this ignorant statement.) This is now known as the "Canadian Myth", continually repeated by top U.S. officials and politicians, including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who wants to tighten security along the Canada-U.S. border because "it was simply 'too porous' following the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks."
It is expected that Project Shiprider will be made permanent. It's a little-known, and controversial, project allowing the RCMP and the U.S. Coast Guard to conduct joint armed patrols of shared waterways such as the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Strait of Georgia, B.C. While on Canadian boats in Canadian waters, USCG officers act under RCMP authority but have arrest powers.
[May/2009 http://www.nationalpost.com...]
Project Shiprider began in Detroit/Windsor in 2005. On three separate occasions, the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) and the USCG (U.S. Coast Guard) have collaborated on this special marine security project in border waters. [Sep/2005 http://www.piersystem.com...]
Fact: According to the U.S. Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, most people who illegally enter the U.S. come from Mexico and 1% enter from Canada (2007).
Fact: None of the terrorists involved in the 9/11 attacks entered the U.S. from Canada. They came from other countries with valid U.S. visas.
Facts from RCMP: [Aug/2008 http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca...]
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Oct 08, 2014 Arnelle Featured1, Gist, News 0
Ghanaian actor, Van Vicker has described as "rubbish", reports that he has been diagnosed with the Ebola virus.
He is threatening to take legal action against the publishers, as well as those who fueled the false story.
News went viral Tuesday, that the award winning actor was infected with Ebola in Liberia where he was shooting the movie, 'Bendu Sudan.' The story also added that Ghana's Foreign Ministry had barred the actor from returning to Ghana.
Speaking in an interview with Myjoyonline.com, Van Vicker, who stated he is currently in Ghana, said he heard the story around 8am on Tuesday.
He explained his first reaction was "What rubbish is that?
"I didn't take it seriously myself. I just thought it was one of those Facebook things like what they did to me, I think about a year ago, when they said I was going to church in Nigeria and I had an accident and was bleeding to death."
"So I thought it was a Facebook thing only to realize that it was actually a story on a website and other websites or bloggers picked it up and the whole thing just went out of proportion.
"Then it dawned on me how serious this story is getting and how it could affect my career and family," the actor added.
Van Vicker stressed that publishers of the story did not contact him and he has also not also granted any interview "to anyone with regards to Ebola, Liberia or my 'Bendu Sudan' shoot."
According to him, his wife and kids were visibly traumatized by the story: "My wife was getting hysterical because she was getting calls, I was getting phone calls. It was just very disturbing."
Considering the effects the story could have on his family, especially his kids, "Last night we had to sit our kids down and speak to them about the story and explain to them that it is not true…Just in case they get to school and people want to tease them or stay away from them because if [their] father is infected possibly the kids could also be infected."
Van Vicker disclosed that he has begun the process the take legal action against publishers of the story.
"I got off the line with my lawyer and she is looking at the possibility of suing the persons behind it. We are just trying to get the source. For starters we know where the story broke out."
The legal action he hopes, will deter others from publishing false stories about him.
"Yes we are in discussions with the intent to sue them; just to send a signal to all those who have been writing such bogus stories with no proof or whatsoever, that they should put a stop to it because this unprofessional journalism is undue." he stressed. The legal process, the actor added, will commence in a day or two.
Van Vicker said he had to abandon an initial plan to shoot part of his movie in Liberia, in August, after the Ebola menace was exacerbated.
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Use tracking numbers for all orders
"To combat chargeback fraud, have tracking numbers for every order you send out," advises Jon West, CEO, AddShoppers, a social commerce platform for retailers. "This is especially important for retailers who drop ship."
Monitor your site regularly—and make sure whoever is hosting it is, too
"Always have a real-time analytics tool," says Punit Shah, director of Marketing at online jeweler My Trio Rings. "It's the real-world equivalent of installing security cameras in your shop. Tools like Woopra or Clicky allow you to observe how visitors are navigating and interacting with your website in real time, allowing you to detect fraudulent or suspicious behavior," he says.
"With tools like these we even receive alerts on our phones when there is suspicious activity, allowing us to act quickly and prevent suspicious behavior from causing harm," says Shah.
Also, make sure whoever is hosting your e-commerce site "regularly monitors their servers for malware, viruses, and other harmful software," says Ian Rogers, SEO and Web developer, Mvestor Media, an SEO and website design company. "Ask your current or potential Web host if they have a plan that includes at least daily scanning, detection and removal of malware and viruses on the website."
Perform regular PCI scans
"Perform regular quarterly PCI scans through services like Trustwave to lessen the risk that your e-commerce platform is vulnerable to hacking attempts," advises West.
"If you're using third-party downloaded software like Magento or PrestaShop, stay on top of new versions with security enhancements," he says. "A few hours of development time today can potentially save your entire business in the future."
Patch your systems
"Patch everything immediately—literally the day they release a new version," says Kyle Adams, chief software architect for Junos WebApp Secure at Juniper Networks. "That includes the Web server itself, as well as other third-party code like Java, Python, Perl, WordPress and Joomla, which are favorite targets for attackers."
"Breached sites are constantly found running a three-year-old version of PHP or ColdFusion from 2007," says Pogue. So it's critical you install patches on all software: "Your Web apps, Xcart, OSCommerce, ZenCart and any of the others all need to be patched regularly."
"With DDoS [Distributed Denial of Service] attacks increasing in frequency, sophistication and range of targets, e-commerce sites should turn to cloud-based DDoS protection and managed DNS services to provide transactional capacity to handle proactive mitigation and eliminate the need for significant investments in equipment, infrastructure and expertise," says Sean Leach, vice president of Technology, Verisign.
"The cloud approach will help [e-commerce businesses] trim operational costs while hardening their defenses to thwart even the largest and most complex attacks," he argues. "In addition, a managed, cloud-based DNS hosting service can help deliver 100 percent DNS resolution, improving the availability of Internet-based systems that support online transactions and communications."
Consider a fraud-management service
"Fraud does happen. And for merchants, the best resolution is to make sure you are not holding the bag when it does," says Bob Egner, vice president of Product Management at EPiServer, a .NET content management and e-commerce product company.
"Most credit card companies offer fraud management and chargeback management services. This is a practical approach to take because most security experts know there is no such thing as 100 percent safe."
Make sure you or whoever is hosting your site backs it up—and has a disaster recovery plan.
"Results from a recent study by Carbonite revealed businesses have big gaps in their data backup plans—putting them at risk for losing valuable information in the instance of power outage, hard drive failure or even a virus," says David Friend, CEO of Carbonite.
So to make sure your site is properly protected, back it up regularly—or make sure your hosting service is doing so.
This story, "15 ways to protect your business's e-commerce site from hacking and fraud" was originally published by CIO.


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Apply Now For Ongoing Recruitment in a Leading Downstream Petroleum Company – 2016
Apply Now For Ongoing Recruitment in a Leading Downstream Petroleum Company – 2016. Onskon Consulting International Limited (Onskon) – Our client, a leading player in the Downstream Petroleum sector with operations in Nigeria, is currently seeking to recruit exceptionally and highly motivated professionals to fill the position below:
Job Title: Quality Assurance Officer
Location: Calabar
Job Descriptions
- The Quality Assurance Officer is responsible for implement Quality Assurance programs for the company.
- Drive sustained continual improvement of critical business process performance.
- Directly manage the team of quality inspectors.
- To determine the quantity of component that has been loaded on the ship (bill of lading).
- To determine and certify that the quality of the component that is being loaded satisfies the regulator requirement.
- The Bill of Lading and the certificates of quality are deposited in a sealed packet with the master of the vessel.
- Monitor procedures at discharge of petroleum products at discharge Jetty.
- Maintain quality procedures at product distribution and loading terminal.
- Facilitate and lead the development, maintenance and implementation of the Petroleum Depot quality plan, facilitate and lead mapping of critical business processes transferring ownership to the process owner for sustained continual improvement.
- Audits the company's operational & HSE processes to ensure that it's up to speed at all times.
- Translate business strategic goals into critical business process goals mentoring process owners in gap closure and improvement program definition.
- Track the generation of non-financial/safety KPIs.
- Measure and analyze performance of key performance indicators (KPI's) with the purpose of driving continuous improvement.
- Will carry out tests of petroleum products
Qualification and Experience
- Must have had 10 years' experience in similar role in a downstream oil and gas company. With at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
- A good first Degree in Engineering or related field. An M.Sc. in Operations Managements will be an added advantage.
- Experience gained within industry will be an advantage
Job Title: Administrative Manager (Depot Office)
Location: Calabar
Job Descriptions
- The Administrative Manager supports operations by supervising staff, planning, organising and implementing administrative systems.
- Has responsibility for directing the activities of subordinate staff in the coordination and management of various administrative activities at the depot.
- The work requires knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of administrative and departmental programs, and supervisory techniques, personnel policies, and procedures.
- Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities and directing the work of subordinate employees.
- Evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques.
- Identifies staff development and training needs and ensures that training is obtained. Ensures proper labour relations and conditions of employment are maintained.
- Maintains records, prepares reports and composes correspondence relative to the work.
Qualification and Experience
- At least 10 years' experience of which at least 3 of these years will have been at management or supervisory level.
- Experience gained within fuel storage or depot environment will be an advantage.
- A good first Degree education is compulsory.
Job Title: Depot Accountant
Location: Calabar
Job Descriptions
- He/she is primarily responsible for all the accounting functions in the depot
- Work with and assist the Financial Controller in implementing account functions for the company.
- Handles all the cash expenses at the depot.
- Prepare a stock report of all movement of products in and out of the depot
- Ensures that daily call-over and verification are carried out on all transactions posted into the system from the depot
- Produce schedules for remittance/payment of VAT, WHT Pension, PAVE and other statutory payments from the depot.
- Liaise with the head office to prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements to be submitted to management.
- He/she will also ensure completeness of all payments and br receipts, invoices, Journals, Debit/Credit Memos and ensures they are correctly posted into the Accounting System.
Qualification and Experience
- A degree in Accounting with a minimum of 2 or more years of progressive Accounting experience
- ACCA/ICAN Professional and MBA is an added advantage.
- Oil and Gas experience will be an added advantage.
- Must be detail oriented.
Job Title: Accountant – Taxation Expert
Location: Lagos
Job Descriptions
- The tax accountant is responsible for performing complex tax preparation, tax research and tax planning with minimal supervision.
- The position is accountable for the collection of tax-related information, reporting to taxation authorities at the federal, state and local levels in a timely manner, and advising management on the tax impact of various corporate strategies.
- He/she will conceive tax strategies to defer or eliminate tax payments, create tax data collection systems complete required tax reporting in a timely manner and update the company income tax database as tax rates change.
- He/she will also coordinate audits by various tax authorities, recognize, anticipate and resolve tax issues; makes recommendations, investigate and correct process errors that caused incorrect tax filings and negotiate with tax authorities overtax payment issues.
Qualification and Experience
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Accounting, Business, Economics or related fields.
- Minimum of 4 years of tax accounting experience.
- ICAN, ACA or ACCA is an advantage.
- Oil and Gas experience will be an added advantage.
- Must be detail oriented.
Job Title: Security Manager
Location: Calabar
Job Descriptions
- He is responsible for design and implementation of Security Strategies atthe depot.
- He is responsible for ensuring that all company's equipment and products are adequately protected physically and electronically.
- He ensures that all properties of the organisation are protected from all forms of threats and are all accounted for.
- He must identify organizational protection goals and objectives ensuring they are consistent with their organization's strategic plan.
- To work with other executives to decide on the priority of security needs and then spend according to an organization's financial constraints and directives.
- He/she will also oversee a network of security managers and staff and work with local, state and federal law enforcement and other security agencies.
Qualification and Experience
- 10 years' experience in Security Management in a corporate environment. Previous experience with a security agency will be an advantage.
- B.Sc or M.Sc in Business or other relevant field.
- Significant security experience
- Knowledge of ICT
Job Title: Head Maintenance
Location: Calabar
Job Descriptions
- The Head Maintenance should be responsible for making sure machinery and equipment run smoothly in the Petroleum depot by designing Maintenance Manual for all the equipment at the depot.
- He should be capable of being proactive to equipment maintenance issues as against being reactive.
- He should be able to work with other professionals in order to improve operations, reduce the incidences of costly breakdowns and develop strategies to improve overall reliability and safety of plants, personnel and production processes.
- Will also have input into projects effecting modifications from design stage through to procurement, construction, commissioning and handover operations regarding any expansion plans associated with the terminal.
- Must be fully conversant with terminal and storage equipment for a bulk fuel tank farm site.
- Be knowledgeable about full compliance in wide scope of areas including operations and HSE.
- Diagnosing breakdown problems; fitting new parts and making sure equipment is working correctly; controlling maintenance tools, stores and equipment.
Qualification and Experience
- Must have had 7 years maintenance experience in tank farms/depots maintenance.
- B.Sc or M.Sc in either Engineering or Facility Management.
Job Title: Head – Health, Safety and Environment HSE (Depot)
Location: Calabar
Job Descriptions
- Designing and Implementation of a HSE Policy for the company.
- Carry out the day- to-day operations of HSE department and contribute to the application of effective Health, Safety and Environmental management by providing technical support.
- To ensure development and timely delivery of HSE deliverables as required.
- Have knowledge and enforce compliance of Regulatory requirements including company HSE policies and procedures.
- Participate in project meetings as necessary to assist or advise Leadership Team in HSE matters.
- Monitor the progress of resulting HSE action items, and ensure they are being tracked.
- Maintain relevant HSE logs and documentation.
- Help develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
- Follow Fall Protection Program (FPP), inspect all fall protection equipment and maintain inspection records.
Qualification and Experience
- A good university Degree. An M.Sc. degree in HSE or related field will be an advantage.
- Minimum of 10 years cognate experience in Health Safety and Environment role in a Production/Engineering/Manufacturing environment of a petroleum company.
- Good knowledge of Health Safety and Environment in downstream petroleum sector, terminal operations, engineering, facility upgrades or manufacturing.
Job Title: Operations Manager (Depot)
Location: Calabar
Job Descriptions
- The Depot Operations Manager is required to manage all activities and ensure compliance in a sustained manner following through with procedures and plans of the company in order to achieve improved operations efficiency.
- The role involves Leading, supervising and developing the depot operations team as well as being the HSE lead for the base and all inventory and asset & property maintenance.
- She/he is responsible for planning, controlling and implementing strategies for safe loading of trucks and logistics operations.
- Must ensure compliance with the standards, procedures, legislations and depot management specific systems.
- Must ensure compliance with safety, health and environment in the loading gantry.
- Inventory management pre and post-load out and maintenance of appropriate inventory levels to support business operations as necessary.
- Liaising with agents for vessels loading and discharge.
- Liaising with STS coordinators for mooring master, cargo hose, fenders, etc.
- Liaising with JETTY coordinators for cargo hose, and other materials during JETTY discharge
Qualification and Experience
- B.Eng. in Mechanical, Chemical or Electronics/Electronics Engineering.
- Minimum of 10 years cognate experience in a Production/Engineering/Manufacturing environment of a petroleum company.
- Good knowledge of downstream petroleum sector, terminal operations, engineering, facility upgrades or manufacturing processes is compulsory.
Job Title: Depot Manager
Location: Calabar
Job Descriptions
- Reporting to the Head of Operations, Depot Manager will be responsible for the efficient and smooth running of the Petroleum Depot.
- He/she leads the team at the depot and is responsible for driving depot performance to ensure healthy, safe, efficient and cost effective operation.
- He/She is responsible for the good working of all the equipment at the depot.
- Act as the depot focal point for all interested bodies (internal and external) and is accountable for the 24/7 safe and efficient operation of plant and equipment at the depot.
- Ensure optimum performance and seeks improvements to create competitive advantage in terms of safety, security, asset utilization and costs within agreed budgets.
- Maintains a constant and critical appraisal of all depot activities and costs within the depot by directing the team to manage all achievable resources so that company products are stored, handled and distributed to the agreed standards at optimum cost.
Qualification and Experience
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Logistics, Engineering or any related fields
- 5 years corporate experience in a Downstream Petroleum Trading Company with minimum of 4 years in Depot Operations.
- Thorough knowledge of Depot operations Procedures.
Job Title: Head of Internal Control
Location: Nigeria
Job Descriptions
- She/he will design appropriate controls, financial, physical and technical.
- Will lead the planning and conduct of operational, financial, technical and compliance internal audits of the company's departments and branch, with selected policies, procedures and regulations to evaluate and increase efficiency and/or effectiveness of the internal control systems to promote good corporate governance towards achieving the organisation's mission and vision.
- Lead the development and implementation of an internal risk based audit strategy and annual plan for the company.
- Develop the organisation's risk management framework and monitor the risk maturity and ensure this is reflected in the strategy.
- He is to identify key risks to business objectives, evaluate and test controls in place to ensure area for improvement are identified and risks minimized.
- He will also communicate with other governmental agencies or legal professionals with insights into changing regulations, standard compliance practices and other changes that may impact the merit of current internal control policies.
Qualification and Experience
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in any field with ACCA/ICAN.
- Minimum of 12 years in internal control role in a corporate body, with specific emphasis on financial risk and regulatory requirements in any oil and gas industry.
Job Title: Head of Human Resources
Location: Nigeria
Job Descriptions
- Design, implement and manage human resources by identifying and training the right people who could align with the company's strategic growth plans;
- Designing, planning and managing human resources programs;
- Develops organizational strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues;
- Contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction;
- Establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives.
- Manages human resources operations by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff;
- Planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff job contributions;
- Maintaining compensation;
- Determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies;
- Designing systems;
- Accumulating resources;
- Resolving problems;
- Implementing change;
- Function in an active & influential business advisory role with management in order to drive business results as it affects human resources.
Qualification and Experience
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Social Sciences or any related field.
- Professional certificate in HR such as CIPM, CIPD, and SHRM.
- Minimum of 15 years HR related experience 3 of which should be in managerial position.
- Must have a good knowledge of Human resources business manuals, organisational development, talent management, performance management, workforce planning, & retention strategies.
Job Title: Head of Business Development
Location: Nigeria
Job Descriptions
- Dynamic, entrepreneurial driven Head of Business Development is required to drive aggressive business growth and revenue generation strategy.
- Must have a proven successful track record of delivering against board level business revenue targets in a performance driven environment, set business plan and keep updates on progress.
- He/she will be responsible for ensuring that all our business development and sales revenue targets set by the board are met.
- Must have proven relationship with government parastatals such as NNPC, PPMC, DPR, PPPRA, etc;
- Must have proven relationship with International Commodities trading companies (Oil), international oil companies' (IOC) & major Petroleum marketing companies must understand trade terms for international transactions including pricing & contracts;
- Must understand how to initiate and conclude international trades.
Qualification and Experience
- B.Sc or M.Sc. degree in either Business, Engineering or relevant subject.
- MBA or Post graduate business degree in Marketing will be a strong advantage
- Must have 15 years' experience working in business development role in the Oil & Gas Sector. 3 years must have been at senior level.
Job Title: Head of Operations (HOP)
Location: Nigeria
Job Descriptions
- Head of Operations will work closely with the COO and play a critical role in the developing and implementing the company operations and meeting the targets of the board.
The HOP will be responsible for:
- Planning & execution of all business operations within the company
- Expediting the design and implementation of strategic policies governing all aspects of business operations and administration;
- Ensure that systems, policies and solutions that address business imperatives are aligned with strategic direction;
- Provide direction and lead direct reports in performing their roles and responsibilities.
- The HOP will also manage and monitor vessel movement from point of loading in the country of import to the local Nigerian jetty.
- Ensure that the vessel charter arrangements are always firmed up as required.
- Ensuring that financial targets and other agreed targets are met in all departments.
- He/she will drive the business to increase profits.
Qualification and Experience
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in either Operational Management, Engineering or Technology.
- Minimum of 15 years cognate experience in any Manufacturing or Oil & Gas company
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Nigeria
Job Descriptions
- The Chief Financial Officer will work closely with the COO, CEO, and the board and play a critical role in developing and implementing the company's financial strategy.
- The CFO will be advisor to the unit heads, evaluating and assisting them with their financial plans and economic models.
- The CFO will be responsible for overseeing all financial and fiduciary responsibilities for the organization in conjunction with the directors, finance, audit and investments teams.
- The CFO will be a resource for financial modelling for all big opportunities and prospective projects and be able to arrange funding locally and internationally, plan, implement and manage group CAPEX and OPEX budget and cash flow forecast across the operation, interface with the auditors, tax authorities, banks and regulatory agencies and also responsible for ensuring that proper accounting records are maintained.
Qualification and Experience
- Must be graduate, Chartered Accountant & expert in Finance with minimum of 15 years cumulative experience, 5 of which must have been in a top Management position with membership of ACCA/ICAN.
- MBA or Postgraduate business degree in Finance will be a strong advantage
- Experience in the downstream oil industry will also be a plus.
- Must possess strategic perspective and strong analytical skills.
- Should be conversant with accounts solution packages.
Job Title: Chief Operating Officer
Location: Nigeria
Job Descriptions
- We are looking for an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee the organizations on-going operations and procedures.
- The COO shall have the primary responsibility of leading the day-to- day operations of the business of the organisation in accordance with the strategic plan and operating and capital budgets.
- He/she will design and implement the business strategies, plans and procedures
- Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth;
- Establish policies that promote company culture and vision;
- Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives in various departments;
- Assist the CEO in overseeing the organisation's achievement and maintenance of a satisfactory competitive position within its industry;
- Perform other functions related to the office of the COO or as may be requested by the CEO or the Board.
- The COO reports to the organization's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO").
Qualification and Experience
- Must have a minimum of 15 years cumulative working experience, of which 7 must be in a top management position in the Downstream Petroleum Industry sector.
- B.Sc. degree in any relevant field; MBA/Professional qualification is a plus
- Must possess strategic perspective and strong analytical skills. Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
- Proven experience as COO or relevant role
- Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing etc.
- Experience in fund raising will be a plus
- Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application to: [email protected] subject heading on the email MUST be the position you are applying for.
Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline 5:00pm; 9th August, 2016.
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Among all bicycle accessories and parts, the chain is probably the most important. Composed of hundreds of links, plates and rollers, the chain is the one responsible for the movement coordination of your bike's running gear. Therefore, regular maintenance of the chain is imperative to ensure that your bike works reliably and smoothly every time.
Here are some simple pointers for basic cleaning and maintenance of your bicycle's chain.
1. Do a quick cleaning with a rag and degreasing solvent
A simple and quick cleaning can already remove most of the grease and dirt build-up from your chain. Steady your bike in a workstand, so you can freely rotate the pedals without the bike moving in place. Take a rag, wet it by spraying a degreaser on it, and then wrap the lower section of the chain first. Hold it in place while your other hand pedals to keep the chain moving in between the rag, Hold the rag firmly enough to remove the grease, but also loosely enough to allow the chain to easily rotate.
2. Soak the chain in degreaser for deep cleaning
A quick clean may be able to remove most of the gunk in your bicycle accessories, but it cannot get rid of the dirt and grease in between the chain plates and rollers. For deep cleaning, remove the chain from the bike and let it soak for a few hours in a bucket of degreaser.
Another quick deep cleaning option is to use a chain scrubbing device. You simply attach the cleaning device onto the lower section of the chain, fill it up with degreasing solvent and then pedal backwards to allow the chain to pass through the device for deep cleaning. If you don't have this device yet, you can easily find them in any bicycle shop in Singapore.
3. Apply lubricant and wipe off excess
After cleaning the chain, now is the time to apply the lube. Before applying, shift the bike to middle gear. Hold the lube bottle over the chain, while you pedal backwards with your other hand. Gently yet firmly, squeeze the bottle for a light but steady flow of lube onto the chain. Keep pedalling until the whole length of the chain is lubricated. Afterwards, pedal a few more times to evenly distribute the lube. Leave it for a few minutes to give some time for the solution to work its way into pins and rollers of the chain. Remove excess with a clean rag by gently wiping the external part of the chain.
4. Check the chain periodically
As the chain of your bike goes through motion over the course of time, surfaces inside the chain's link rollers gradually wear down, stretching out the chain. As the chain stretches, the spaces in between links no longer match the spaces in between every tooth of your bike's gears. At this point, the chain starts to wear down the gears.
To keep your bicycle accessories and gears in its best condition, start from the chain. Check it for signs of stretch before it starts wearing out other parts of your bicycle. Remember that purchasing a chain from a bicycle shop is much cheaper than buying replacement gears. However, even if you change your chains regularly, you will still eventually need to purchase new gears and chainrings from a bicycle shop to replace worn out ones.
Taking care of your bike and ensuring its excellent running condition is just a matter of regular maintenance of the chain. Check out different bicycle shops around Singapore for bike maintenance products you can use conveniently at home.


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