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OpenID 2.0 Logo Concepts
Justen Stepka, Product Manager
The OpenID project has proposed a new marketing image with the launch of the 2.0 version of the protocol, quoting the email thread:
The existing OpenID logo has been a good fit over the last year or so. Its easily identifiable and pretty much ubiquitous now… Our goal will be to select one of the three logos shown below and announce it as part of our efforts to further introduce and explain our OpenID plans next week.
Here are the previous suggestions:
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The general opinion from the mailing list was:
The options we floated to the list didn't really get anybody excited. We need to find something better.
We are throwing our hat into ring to see what we can offer…
Our approach in developing the logo concepts featured on this page include: analysis of the domain and a collection of associated words; development of the associations into visual representations; and creation of the (close-to-final) vector art.
Associated words used include: web; open; persona; convenient; sign-on; numerous; identity; user; secure; register; safe; clear; and free. Visual representations used include: network; beehive; open boxes; directional arrows; duplication; thumbprints; key holes; user icons; and the human eye.
Special care was taken to provide an evolution (as opposed to a revolution) of the current logo image. We achieved this by re-using key elements such as font types and image glyphs.
The small logos at the foot of the page illustrate scalability. Our next step would be the investigation and application of different color palettes.
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Title: Night of the Hunted
La nuit des traquées (Original title)
Genre: Horror / Exploitation
Director: Jean Rollin
Writer: Jean Rollin
In a large skyscraper, doctors are keeping people who suffer from amnesia locked up. But their brains are slowly rotting away from having been exposed to nuclear activity, turning them to maniacs. Two women have escaped the asylum but because of their sudden loss of memory they'll soon end up where they started.
You can see an obvious turn in this movie from Jean Rollin's other ones. While it shares plenty, this one seems much more inspired by the more mainstream horror movies of the era. Maybe most importantly the work of David Cronenberg ("Shivers" and "Rabid"), but also the zombie boom.
The story starts with our lead, Elysabeth, running away from something in the woods and gets picked up by a guy in a car. When they leave, it turns out that her friend Véronique was left in the woods. We later find out that Elysabeth suffers from amnesia, and she only vaguely remembers what happened in the woods the night before. After some extensive love-making with her new man-friend (I think the scene was 5+ minutes long) and bonding with him, she is soon picked up by people from an asylum that wants her back. They take her to a skyscraper where they let the amnesia sufferers roam free, with their own rooms. But after having been exposed to nuclear activity, the inmates (for the lack of a better term) start to act strange. Some only fall victims to depression, while others... they start raping and killing people.
This is still in every sense a typical Jean Rollin film - you have the sudden nude scenes (and plenty of them - all good looking chicks!), slooooow story, Brigitte Lahaie, a poetic atmosphere (but less than most of his work), some brief gore and of course, people who act like vampires or zombies (in this case they are more like zombies). And of course, an overall feel of "why do I continue to watch his films?". All kidding aside, I have fallen under his spell even though the majority of his films have bored me endlessly.
I was really confused by the music though. It had terrible choirs that almost sounded like it was done by the actors on screen instead of in the background music. Not being an expert in any way when it comes to music, there's not better way for me to explain that part. Not to mention there were times where I was wondering if they tried to mix the theme to "Rosemary's Baby" with the sound of an ambulance. It was just weird, a bit annoying, and highly appropriate for his strange take on a so-so familiar plot.
"Night of the Hunted" is far from his worst and I especially appreciate that it differs a bit in locations and story. The lack of castle and beaches are certainly a big plus for the film. The beautiful Brigitte Lahaie is a pleasure to watch (in her nude) as always. I think once things started kicking in with the murders in the "asylum", the movie was highly entertaining in a sleazy Jean Rollin kinda way. It's just a shame that the other parts of the movie suffered from the same ol' Rollin disease.
- Brigitte Lahaie.
- Different locations than most of his films.
- Had its fun moments!
- Random nudity!
- I quite liked the end scene - a bit romantic, actually.
- It's slow and never really grabs your attention.
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Majority Concerned 'Anti-Trump' Leftists 'Will Resort To Violence,' Poll Reveals
New survey shows worrying trend toward political violence
By: Daniel Newton |@NeonNettle
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The survey was conducted between November 18-19, which interviewed 1,000 'likely voters'
A recent survey released on Thursday by Rasmussen Reports revealed the majority of "likely voters" believe the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump would "lead to violence."
But what is even more disturbing is that an even more substantial majority believe anti-Trump leftists will "resort to violence."
The survey was conducted between November 18-19, which interviewed 1,000 "likely voters."
The survey asked respondents:
"How concerned are you that President Trump's impeachment and removal from office will lead to violence?"
53% of those respondents indicated that they are concerned, while 24% are "very concerned," according to Rasmussen reports.
On the subject of the likelihood of a new 'civil war' happening in 'the next five years,' 31% of respondents said it was likely,
The survey also asked:
"How concerned are you that those opposed to President Trump's policies will resort to violence?"
Of those respondents, 59% said they are concerned, while 34% said they are "very concerned."
But Democrats are seemingly unnerved by opposition violence.
"While 40% of Democrats are very concerned that those opposed to Trump's policies will resort to violence, just 18% feel that way about his supporters if the president is removed from office," Rasmussen reported.
On the subject of the likelihood of a new "civil war" happening in "the next five years," 31% of respondents said it was likely, while 9% said it was "very likely."
Politically-motivated violence and aggression seem to be at the forefront of America's collective consciousness.
85% of respondents believe that the "nature of political debate … has become more negative in recent years," according to a Pew Research survey.
According to a survey conducted by McLaughlin & Associates on "800 full-time undergraduates" revealed that a large number of students believe that violence is justified as a preventative measure against "hate speech."
We also asked several questions about attitudes toward political violence. Here's one. Other items asked about threatening leaders & citizens, & support for violence if your party loses in 2020. You can see most (but not all) people rejected partisan violence today. 3/ pic.twitter.com/IqgakBCOWr
— Nathan Kalmoe (@NathanKalmoe) October 1, 2019
A worrying percentage of respondents to the survey indicated in favor of 'political violence'
The survey asked students if they agreed or disagreed with the following statement:
"If someone is using hate speech or making racially charged comments, physical violence can be justified to prevent this person from espousing their hateful views."
33% said that they "agree" with the statement, according to WS Journal.
Assistant professor of political communication at Louisiana State University, Nathan Kalmoe, in October tweeted out some disturbing information from a YouGov survey:
In a 2019 YouGov survey w/ @LilyMasonPhD, 70% of Reps & 56% of Dems saw the other party as "a serious threat to the United States & its people."
55% of Reps & 44% of Dems said the other party is "not just worse for politics—they are downright evil." 34% of Reps & 27% of Dems said the other party "lack the traits to be considered fully human—they behave like animals."
A worrying percentage of respondents indicated in favor of "political violence," according to Kalmoe.
The survey asked:
"How much do you feel it is justified for [own party] to use violence in advancing their political goals these days?"
87.3% of the respondents said, "not at all."
5.2% said "a moderate amount."
4.7% said "a little."
1.5% said, "a great deal."
1.3% said, "a lot."
This means out of the l respondents, 12.7% were at least a little bit comfortable with the idea of using violence as a tool of political power.
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Avalanche Need to Add Some Depth Scoring
By Nathan Kanter January 6th, 2019
The Colorado Avalanche snapped out of their recent funk on Friday night, slapping the New York Rangers 6-1 on home ice. The lopsided victory ended the Avs' six-game losing streak and was just their third win in the last 13 games.
Leading the way were the usual suspects. Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen each recorded three points, linemate and captain Gabriel Landeskog had a goal and an assist, and defenseman Tyson Barrie chipped in with helpers on three power-play goals.
Barrie eclipsed John-Michael Liles for the most points among defensemen in Avalanche franchise history which was a noteworthy moment, as was 23-year-old rookie Ryan Graves scoring his first career National Hockey League goal. However, I want to highlight the early third-period goal from the Avs' second line of J.T. Compher, Tyson Jost, and Alexander Kerfoot:
Kerfoot's deflection just barely squeaked by Rangers goaltender Alexander Georgiev, which is the perfect metaphor for how these three have been faring offensively this season: just barely good enough, which simply won't cut it when the playoff race heats up in the coming months.
While these three youngsters have shown some level of promise this season, if the Avalanche want to make some noise this spring (and beyond), management will have to be proactive and make a move or two to acquire more scoring, instead of waiting for those three to reach their potential.
Avs Couldn't Bury Chances During Losing Streak
Before we get to discussing the second line, let's revisit the Avalanche's ugly 2-7-3 stretch (before Friday's win).
A main reason for the slump was their power play, which operated near the league average, at 18.9 per cent (10-for-53). In their previous 12 games, the team was 9-1-2 with a power play that operated at 40 per cent (14-for-35). However, that is only a difference of four goals over a 12-game stretch. So, why all the losses?
On the offensive side of things, the Avalanche created roughly the same amount of chances at even strength during both their 2-7-3 stretch and their 9-1-2 stretch. The difference? Their ability to finish.
GF SCF SCGF HDCF HDGF SH%
2-7-3 stretch (Dec. 8-Jan. 3) 21 293 19 118 14 6.62
9-1-2 stretch (Nov. 14-Dec. 6) 30 290 22 118 15 8.9
I prefer to use Scoring Chances (SCF) and High Danger Chances (HDCF) as opposed to shots on goal because it takes into account hitting posts and crossbars (technically not a shot) and discounts perimeter shots. This paints a more accurate picture.
Looking at the chart above, it's clear the Avalanche didn't have trouble creating offensive chances during their tough 2-7-3 stretch. Their 293 SCF during that period ranked fifth in the NHL. They created the exact same number of HDCF in both 12-game stretches, but failed to capitalize. Their 6.62 shooting percentage (SH%) was the third-worst in the league during that span. During their 9-1-2 stretch, their SH% of 8.9 was average, ranking 14th league-wide.
Now, back to Compher, Jost, and Kerfoot.
Avs winger J.T. Compher and his teammates haven't had trouble generating chances this season. Converting has been another story. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
It's clear the Avalanche had trouble burying their chances as a team, here's a look at which players had the most trouble. First thing is first: it was not the top line that struggled (surprise, surprise).
During the 9-1-2 stretch, the trio of MacKinnon, Rantanen, and Landeskog scored nine even-strength goals on 81 scoring chances, for a conversion rate of 11.1 per cent (I prefer to use goals per scoring chance instead of shooting percentage when it comes to individual stats). During the club's 2-7-3 stretch, their conversion rate was basically the same, at 10.7 per cent (eight goals on 75 scoring chances).
If it wasn't the top line, who struggled offensively when the Avs were losing?
2-7-3 Stretch Goals iSCF Rate iHDCF
Alex Kerfoot 1 14 7.1% 6
J.T. Compher 1 18 5.6% 11
Tyson Jost 1 15 6.7% 7
Carl Soderberg 0 25 0% 14
Matt Nieto 0 23 0% 9
Matt Calvert 3 25 12% 9
Sven Andrighetto 1 13 7.7% 3
Colin Wilson 0 8 0 3
TOTAL 7 141 4.9% 62
The ugly 4.9 per cent conversion rate among the team's remaining forwards is not good. Remember, the top line's rate was 10.7 per cent during the 2-7-3 stretch. Soderberg's zero goals on 25 individual scoring chances (iSCF) and Nieto's zero goals on 23 chances are particularly cringe-worthy, while Matt Calvert's three goals on 25 chances is a surprising positive. But we aren't here to discuss the bottom-six forwards. Soderberg, Nieto and co. aren't expected to score. When they do, it's a bonus. What's concerning is Compher, Jost, and Kerfoot's combined three goals on 47 iSCF (6.4 per cent).
What's even more concerning is the trio had an even worse conversion rate during the 9-1-2 stretch.
Kerfoot 0 10 0% 3
Compher 2 14 14.3% 10
Jost 0 17 0% 6
Soderberg 3 20 15% 10
Nieto 1 7 14.3% 4
Calvert 2 24 8.3% 10
Sven 1 11 9.1% 4
Wilson 2 12 16.7% 6
TOTAL 11 115 9.6% 53
Compher, Jost, and Kerfoot scored a combined two even-strength goals on 41 iSCF (4.9 per cent) when the team was winning (a lot). If you combine the two 12-game stretches, the trio has converted five times on 88 scoring chances over the past 24 games (not including Friday's win), for a 5.9 per cent conversion rate. That is nowhere close to good enough.
Don't Trade Compher, Jost or Kerfoot
While I am arguing that Compher, Jost, and Kerfoot have not done enough this season offensively, I am not saying the Avalanche should trade any of them.
Tyson Jost, left, shouldn't play in the top-six this spring when playoff positioning is on the line. (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)
All three are 24 or younger, all three made it to the NHL despite doubts about their size, and all three bring something different to the table. Compher can kill penalties, has a deceptively strong shot, and has improved on face-offs. Jost is responsible defensively, has a high hockey IQ and works well on the cycle. Kerfoot is blindingly fast, creative with the puck, and a Grade-A passer. The issue is Kerfoot needs better finishers to play with on the second line. Right now, that is not Compher or Jost.
Forward Trade Targets For the Avs in the East?
With the trade deadline now under two months away, it might be time to explore who the Avalanche should target for additional scoring depth. Someone like Chris Kreider or Ryan Dzingel would go a long way.
Chris Kreider is the perfect trade target for the Avalanche. (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports)
They each have 13 even-strength goals this year and are just outside the top-50 in the league in individual HDCF. That means a) they can finish and b) they get a lot of chances.
They are both on rebuilding teams and don't bring large financial commitments with them. Kreider has one year left with a $4.625 million cap hit while Dzingel is an upcoming Unrestricted Free Agent (UFA) making just $1.8 million this season, meaning the Avalanche wouldn't be tied to either long-term if a move doesn't pan out.
If the Avalanche don't acquire scoring help at this year's deadline, they may live and die by their top line. If I'm general manager Joe Sakic, I'm not okay with that. And fans shouldn't be okay with that either.
All advanced stats used in this piece courtesy Natural Stat Trick.


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Study Lets Teens Sound Off on Acne Therapies
Most would pay hundreds of dollars to get rid of the problem
MONDAY, Aug. 18, 2008 (HealthDay News) -- American teens would be willing to pay a lot of money to be acne-free, according to researchers who surveyed 266 high school students in San Francisco.
The study found the teens, on average, would pay about $275 to have never had acne. They also said they'd be willing to pay much more to be acne-free ($100) than they'd pay to have 50-percent clearance of their acne ($10) or to have clear skin with acne scars ($0).
The teens' parents were also surveyed and said they'd pay $250 for their child never to have had acne, $100 for them to be acne-free, $100 for 50-percent acne clearance, and $0 for clear skin with acne scars.
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Teens with more severe acne said they'd be willing to trade more time/money to clear their acne than teens with less severe acne.
Acne affects almost all teens and can cause anxiety, depression, embarrassment, and social problems, according to background information in the study.
"Reducing the psychosocial impact of acne is considered one of the guiding principles for its clinical management, and it is important to measure and evaluate this impact," wrote Dr. Cynthia L Chen and colleagues at the University of California, San Francisco.
"Knowledge of these patient preferences may help dermatologists balance clinical trial results with patients' expectations of therapy," the researchers wrote. "Randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trials have shown that three to four months of conventional acne therapy, including topical benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids and oral antibiotics, typically produces reductions in lesion counts in the 40 percent to 60 percent range."
"It has also been suggested that the incidence of scarring from facial acne approaches 95 percent. Thus, adolescents' marked preference for total clearance over partial (50 percent) clearance or clearance with scarring suggests that physicians must weigh high patient expectations against these clinical data," the team added.
The study was published in the August issue of the journal Archives of Dermatology. Corresponding author Dr. Lee T. Zane has participated on advisory boards for Connetics Corp., Stiefel Laboratories Inc., Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp., and QLT Inc., and now works for Anacor Pharmaceuticals Inc.
These types of patient questionnaires can help improve patient care, Dr. Marta J. VanBeek, of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic, wrote in an accompanying editorial.
The American Academy of Dermatology has more about acne.
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Marel celebrates 75 years of business in Gainesville
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On September 26, 2019, Marel celebrated 75 years of operations at its location in Gainesville, Georgia. To mark the occasion, the company celebrated with a luncheon where Georgia Agricultural Commissioner Gary Black and Georgia State Senator Butch Miller along with Executive Management from Marel spoke to the audience.
Over 370 people attended the celebration, which opened with remarks by Folkert Bölger and Roger Claessens, both Executive Vice Presidents (EVP) of Marel, who took the opportunity to thank past and present employees for their dedication and hard work carried out in partnership with our customers to transform food processing. Claessens touched on the many innovations that have changed the landscape of the poultry industry. Following that, Commissioner Black addressed the crowd thanking Marel employees for their dedication and charging us to remember the importance we play in Georgia agricultural and helping the family farm on a daily bases. Senator Miller continued the celebration by thanking Marel for the affects we have had on the Gainesville community and poultry industry on a global level.
From Gainesville Machine Company to Marel
In 1944, Gainesville Machine Company was established as a metal working job shop, specializing in welding fabrication and machining. A major milestone for the company was in 1960 with the development of the first non-reverse defeathering machine. This development allowed processors to increase line speeds from 200 birds per hour to 12,000. By 1973, the company needed more space, so Marel moved operations to the current location at Airport Parkway. In 1975, Stork Acquisitions Corporation acquired the company and in 2008, Marel Food Systems acquired Stork Food Systems.
Key facility
Today, Gainesville is Marel's key manufacturing facility operating in North America and part of Marel's global supply chain, which spans 13 manufacturing sites in total. There are 380 full-time employees based out of Gainesville who work in a diverse range of functions including specialized and technical manufacturing jobs, marketing and sales, service, engineering, finance and more. Not only do we manufacture advanced food processing solutions, we also store and ship all spare parts orders from this location to our customers in North and South America. The poultry industry remains the largest focus of our business in Gainesville; however, we also manufacture and service equipment for the meat industry.
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In the US, Marel is active in poultry, meat, fish and further processing. There are over 800 employees throughout North America and we have operations in four locations: Kansas City, Kansas; Des Moines, Iowa; Gainesville, Georgia and Seattle, Washington. We not only sell new equipment to processors, we also help service equipment and keep it running at the highest standards possible and we also develop new equipment. In the early days, primary processing equipment was designed and developed. More recently, we have expanded our offering to include secondary and further processing solutions. With Georgia being the largest producer of poultry meat in the US, the Gainesville location works with many top poultry processors to continually develop new high-tech innovations that help processors increase yields and efficiency as well as product quality and food safety.
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Ford had launched the EcoSport a few months back in India. This compact crossover was launched by the company at a very aggressive price of Rs 5.50 lacs only. The car became a huge hit in the country. The buyers went crazy for EcoSport and the car sold 30,000 units in just 17 days after its launch. It became Ford's best seller and because of EcoSport the company was able to achieve sales figures like never before.
The car is manufactured at the company's manufacturing unit in Chennai. The production capacity of this car is not able to keep up with the demand for this car. The customers are getting a waiting period of 4 to 8 months, depending upon the variant, before they actually get their EcoSport. The most popular model Titanium 1.5 liter VCT sees a waiting period of around 8 months.
When the car was seeing a waiting period of months in the domestic market, the company started exporting the car to other countries. Right after the launch the company started exporting EcoSport to Nepal. A few weeks back, the company began exporting EcoSport to South Africa. Ford India also commented that by the end of this year it will export EcoSport to Europe as well. India will be the manufacturing hub of EcoSport for these exports. This came as a big surprise because the company was being very active in the export area in spite of not being able to fulfill the requirements in the domestic market. As a result it was expected that the waiting periods will only increase in the coming weeks.
Now it has been announced that Ford dealerships have stopped taking booking orders for the EcoSport. But the halt in taking orders is varying throughout the EcoSport dealership network in the country. Some dealerships are not taking bookings for the mid and top end variants with diesel run models while some are not taking bookings for the lower end trims of EcoSport diesel model. A few number of dealers have stopped taking orders for the 1 liter Ecoboost engine powered EcoSport which is optional.
An official from Ford India said that "We are witnessing an extended waiting period on certain variants and have temporarily stopped taking bookings on a few variants." The company has not specified anything about the pending orders that need to be fulfilled by them. But all the variants have a minimum waiting period of 4 months.
As per figures released by SIAM, Ford India has sold a total of 8717 units of EcoSport till July. Out of this, 4,715 units were sold in July itself. The petrol variants of this SUV have been priced in the range of Rs 5.99 lacs to Rs 8.44 lacs. The diesel run models of EcoSport are been offered in the price range of Rs 6.69 lacs and Rs 8.99 lacs. The EcoSport powered by the latest Ecoboost technology is being offered at a price of Rs 7.89 lacs.
Since its launch the EcoSport has given esteemed cars like Renault Duster a tough competition. The EcoSport has eaten up sales of most of the cars in its segment. The newly launched Nissan Terrano will also be competing with the Ford EcoSport. Only time will say whether it can match with the EcoSport sales figures or not.
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Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky will hold its first concert ever. That show will star Chris Stapleton, Willie Nelson, and Sheryl Crow and we have your chance to win tickets!
The concert will be held on April 25th at Kroger Field (where the Kentucky Wildcats play football). Stapleton, a Kentucky native, will be hosting this concert as a benefit show called "Concert for Kentucky, An Outlaw State of Kind Benefit". All proceeds will go to Stapleton's charity, the Outlaw State of Mind Hometown Fund, which supports "local and national organizations impacting Kentucky."
Tickets are currently on sale, and can be purchased here.
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Your Australian business number (ABN) is your identifier for dealings with us and other government departments and agencies.
A business asset is something you use for your business, for example, manufacturing equipment, a delivery van or an office computer. Intangible items, such as goodwill, may also be business assets. You generally incur a GST liability when you sell a business asset.
activities carried on by individuals (other than trustees of charitable funds) or partnerships (in which all or most of the partners are individuals) without a reasonable expectation of profit.
It includes the activities of entities such as charities, deductible gift recipients, religious and government organisations, and certain non-profit organisations.
A financial acquisition is an acquisition that relates to the making of a financial supply (other than a borrowing).
The purpose of the financial acquisitions threshold is to allow entities that make a relatively small amount of financial supplies, as compared to their taxable supplies or GST-free supplies, to claim full GST credits relating to those financial acquisitions.
If you make financial sales without exceeding the financial acquisitions threshold – for example, you make both financial and other sales and your financial sales are only a small part of your total sales – you can claim GST credits for your purchases that relate to making those financial sales (providing you have a tax invoice).
creating, transferring, assigning or receiving an interest in, or a right under, a super fund.
You can claim a credit for the GST included in the price of goods or services (the inputs) you buy for use in your business, unless you use the purchase to make input-taxed sales.
If you use the purchase partly for private purposes, you will not be able to claim a credit for the full amount of GST, only for the amount that relates to business use.
Some goods and services are not subject to GST and are sold without GST in their price. These sales are referred to as GST-free sales.
Examples of GST-free sales include basic food, exports, sewerage and water, the sale of a business as a going concern, non-commercial activities of charities, and most education and health services.
If you sell GST-free goods or services you are entitled to credits for the GST included in the price of your 'inputs' (the goods or services you used to make the goods or services you sold).
can choose to pay GST by instalments.
'Inbound intangible consumer supply' means sales of anything other than goods or real property to an Australian consumer. It doesn't include things done wholly in Australia (the indirect tax zone), or sales made wholly through a business (enterprise) carried on in Australia (the indirect tax zone).
'Indirect tax zone' means Australia, but does not include external territories and certain offshore areas. The goods and services tax (GST), the wine equalisation tax (WET) and the luxury car tax (LCT) operate in the indirect tax zone. The GST, WET and LCT do not operate in Australian external territories and certain offshore areas.
The goods or services you use in your business to make the goods or services you sell are referred to as your inputs.
Some goods and services are sold without GST in their price, even though GST was included in the price of the inputs used to make or supply them. These sales are referred to as input-taxed sales.
If you make an input-taxed sale you are not entitled to credits for the GST in the price of your 'inputs' (the goods or services you used to make the goods or services you sold).
supplies of residential premises by way of rent or sale.
In special cases, you may be entitled to a GST credit for a purchase that relates to making financial supplies.
If you are a non-resident you may choose to be a limited registration entity for GST purposes if you have made, or intend to make, one or more inbound intangible consumer sales. If you choose to be a limited registration entity you are not entitled to GST credits for purchases, and you must have quarterly tax periods.
You can choose to use the margin scheme when you make a taxable sale of property. GST to be paid is one-eleventh of the margin for the sale and not the normal one-eleventh of the sale price. However, you cannot use the margin scheme in certain circumstances, for example, if you purchase the property through a taxable sale where the GST was worked out without applying the margin scheme.
You cannot claim a GST credit for a purchase made under the margin scheme even though you may have paid GST on the margin.
Payment for GST purposes is anything you receive for providing goods, services or anything else. Payment is usually money, but can be in the form of other goods or services, as in the case of barter transactions. Payment may also be made by way of refraining from doing something.
a licence to occupy land or any other contractual right exercisable over or in relation to land.
For GST, a purchase or acquisition includes the acquisition of goods or services such as trading stock, a lease, consumables and importations.
In most cases, tax invoices are issued by the supplier. However, in special cases, you, as the purchaser or recipient of the goods or services, may issue yourself a tax invoice. This is known as a recipient-created tax invoice (RCTI).
Reduced-credit acquisitions are purchases (acquisitions) of some types of things that relate to making input-taxed financial supplies. You can claim a reduced GST credit on reduced-credit acquisitions. The reduced GST credit is generally 75% of the full GST credit to which you would otherwise be entitled, although in some instances relating to recognised trust schemes, the reduced credit is 55% of the full GST credit.
the supplier carries on the enterprise until it is sold.
GSTR 2002/5 Goods and services tax: when is a 'supply of a going concern' GST-free?
The self-assessment system for indirect taxes began on 1 July 2012. When you lodge an activity statement for tax periods that begin on or after that date, you will still need to include the indirect tax payable amounts and any credits that make up your net amount. The Commissioner is taken to have made an assessment based on that net amount on the day you lodge the return. Your return is treated as a notice of assessment signed by the Commissioner and issued on the day the return is lodged.
Sales of goods and services that must have GST included in their price are referred to as 'taxable sales'.
the sale is 'connected with Australia'.
If you make a taxable sale you must include GST in your price and you are entitled to claim credits for the GST in the price of your 'inputs' (the goods or services you used to make the goods or services you sold).
A tax invoice is a document generally issued by the seller. It shows the price of a sale, indicating whether it includes GST, and may show the amount of GST. You must have a tax invoice before you can claim a GST credit on your activity statement for purchases of more than $82.50 (including GST).
For GST purposes a tax period may be a month, a quarter or a year and refers to how frequently you lodge your activity statements.
There are a number of terms that may be unfamiliar to many people, or have a specific meaning in GST law.


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Compass Airlines to operate new E175 for American Airlines
Compass Airlines announced it will operate 20 new 76-seat Embraer E175 aircraft owned by American Airlines.
Compass expects to begin taking delivery of the aircraft and start scheduled service under the American Eagle brand and livery in the first quarter of 2015. The agreement also provides American the option to place additional E175 aircraft it owns with Compass in the future.
"We're thrilled to begin our partnership with American with these 20 new state-of-the-art aircraft that will allow us to provide a top-tier experience to customers of American," said Compass Airlines President and CEO Richard Leach. "The opportunity to grow our operation for American beyond the 20 initial E175s we have been awarded also points to a bright future for Compass and our employees."
American Airlines, a subsidiary of American Airlines Group, announced in December 2013 it had signed agreements with Embraer to purchase 60 new 76-seat E175 regional jets, with options for up to 90 additional aircraft. With continued new aircraft deliveries over the next several years, American will have one of the most modern and efficient fleets in the industry.
The addition of these 20 American aircraft will increase the fleet size of Compass Airlines to 62 aircraft, all of which are either Embraer E175 or E170 aircraft.
"Compass Airlines has a proven history of providing safe, reliable, customer-friendly and cost-effective service on the E175 aircraft and this made Compass a great choice for our business and our customers," said Kenji Hashimoto, senior vice president of regional carriers for American Airlines. "This is the first time Compass will provide regional flight service for American. We are looking forward to Compass operating these new aircraft to provide an exceptional travel experience to American's customers connecting to our extensive global network."
The new E175s will offer American Airlines customers a more seamless transition from mainline to regional flights with 12 First Class seats, 20 Main Cabin Extra seats offering additional legroom and 44 seats in the Main Cabin. The aircraft will also feature modern cabin elements including in-flight Wi-Fi, full-size overhead bins, more spacious lavatories, leather seats and adjustable headrests. Powered by General Electric CF34 engines, the E175 also is one of the most fuel efficient 76-seat aircraft in the market today.
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Typhoon Ompong Update: Ayala Malls Open Their Doors To The Public For Refuge
September 14, 2018 Ramon Kabanos News
Good news for those who are fearing for their safety amidst the coming Typhoon Ompong. People will be able to seek refuge in Ayala Malls.
In a recent post in social media, Ayala Malls will be extending their hand to those who will be in need of better shelter against the upcoming typhoon. They offer waiting areas, restrooms, and waived overnight parking fees. The duration of their assistance will vary from the severity of the Typhoon Ompong.
Here's a list of Ayala Malls
Metro Manila Malls
Alabang Town Center — Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
Glorietta — Palm Drive, Ayala Center, Makati, Metro Manila
Greenbelt — San Lorenzo, Makati, Metro Manila
Ayala Center Cebu — Cebu Business Park, Cebu City
Market! Market! — Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila
Serendra — Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila
Bonifacio High Street — Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila
TriNoma — Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Ayala Malls Solenad — Don Jose, Santa Rosa, Laguna
Marquee Mall — Pulung-Maragul, Angeles, Pampanga
Abreeza — Ayala Business Park, Bajada, Davao City
Harbor Point — Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales
Centrio — Cagayan de Oro
U.P. Town Center — Loyola Heights, Diliman, Quezon City
Fairview Terraces — Novaliches, Quezon City
Ayala Malls Serin — Tagaytay, Cavite
Ayala Malls Legazpi — Capantawan, Legazpi, Albay
Ayala Malls South Park — Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
Ayala Malls The 30th — Ortigas Center, Pasig, Metro Manila
Ayala Malls Vertis North — Bagong Pag-Asa, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Ayala Malls Cloverleaf — Balintawak, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Ayala Malls Marikina — Marikina Heights, Marikina, Metro Manila
Ayala Malls Feliz — Dela Paz, Pasig, Metro Manila
Ayala Malls Circuit — Circuit Makati, Makati, Metro Manila
Ayala Malls One Bonifacio High Street – Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila
The District malls
The District – Imus — Anabu 2–D, Imus, Cavite
The District – North Point — Zone 15, Talisay, Negros Occidental
The District – Dasmarinas — Salawag, Dasmariñas, Cavite
Strip malls
The Walk at Cebu IT Park — Cebu IT Park, Cebu City
The Shops at Atria — San Rafael, Mandurriao, Iloilo City
Garden Bloc at Cebu IT Park — Cebu IT Park, Cebu City
Community and Ayala managed malls
Park Square — Ayala Center, Makati, Metro Manila
Metro Point — Pasay, Metro Manila
Pavilion Mall — San Antonio, Biñan, Laguna
Note: Above is a general list of Ayala Malls. Assistance by Ayala Malls may vary depending on location and will most likely be provided in areas that are affected by Typhoon Ompong. Please contact Ayala Malls for more details.
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Cozell McQueen (born January 18, 1962) is an American former professional basketball player. He was part of the NC State side that surprisingly won the 1983 NCAA Tournament.

Though he briefly played in the NBA for the Detroit Pistons, the majority of his professional career took place in the minor leagues and in Europe. He played as a Center.

College career
As a sophomore, McQueen took part in North Carolina State's 1983 NCAA title.
He sunk an off-balance shot to tie the overtime game against Pepperdine in the first round of the Tournament.
In the semifinal against Georgia, McQueen - who had more playing than usual as the Wolfpack dropped their three-guard lineup - posted a career-high 13 rebounds and added 8 points.
In the final against favourites Houston, he had 12 rebounds and 4 points whilst also defending Hakeem Olajuwon as NC State earned an upset win to win the tournament.

He finished his collegiate career in 1985 with 5.3 points and 6 rebounds per game on average.

Professional career
He was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 4th round of the 1985 NBA draft, he was waived by the Bucks a week later.

McQueen signed with Spanish side Cacaolat Granollers the same year but was again released, having only played in the Catalan league.

McQueen then moved to the Continental Basketball Association, playing with the Wisconsin Flyers.
He was signed as a free-agent by the New York Knicks in August 1986 but was released without playing a competitive game less than two months later. He then returned to play in the CBA.

He averaged 11.9 points and 10.2 rebounds for the La Crosse Catbirds in the CBA for the first-half of the 1986-1987 season.
McQueen was signed by the Detroit Pistons in January 1987 on a 10-day contract as an injury replacement for Rick Mahorn.
Though he posted 6 points (on 3 for 3 shooting) and 8 rebounds in 7 minutes, he could not find space in a roster containing Adrian Dantley, John Salley and Dennis Rodman and left after 3 games, finishing the season with the Catbirds.

McQueen then moved abroad, returning to his birth country, France, to play for Tours in the Pro A. He had 12 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 37.3 minutes per game for 1987-88.

For the next season, he moved to the Italian Serie A, signing with Paini Napoli.
He led the league in blocks with 2.1 per game in 1988-89, adding 16.3 points and 11.5 rebounds in 35.4 minutes.
Joining Philips Milano in 1990, he had 10.2 points, 12.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 32.7 minutes per game.

The American then signed with Spanish side CAI Zaragoza in 1991. He averaged 9 points, 11 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 35 minutes on average in the Liga ACB during 1991-1992.

A return to Italy followed, signing a $800,000 contract with Scaini Venezia. He was replaced by Shelton Jones in February 1993 after posting 9.1 points, 10.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in nearly 33 minutes per game.

He finished his career in the American minor leagues, retiring in 1996.

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1962 births
Living people
American men's basketball players
Basketball players from South Carolina
Basket Napoli players
CB Zaragoza players
Centers (basketball)
Detroit Pistons players
Kansas City Sizzlers players
La Crosse Catbirds players
Lega Basket Serie A players
Liga ACB players
Milwaukee Bucks draft picks
NC State Wolfpack men's basketball players
Olimpia Milano players
People from Marlboro County, South Carolina
Power forwards (basketball)
Rochester Renegade players
Reyer Venezia players
Wisconsin Flyers players

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Every man should try to do his best to excel himself in whatever field he is required to do work. India has six Nobel prize winners viz. Sir C. V. Raman for Science , Rabindranath Tagore for literature, Mother Teresa for Peace, Amateya Sen for Economics. Bharat Ratna and other awards are also given in appreciation of excellent work done in various fields. In the field of international game, India has distinguished herself in the game of hockey, for some years in the past and had maintained a tradition of winning the Gold Medal which, it lost at Olympic at Montreal. No doubt India has some of the outstanding dancers and singers of international fame and reputation, but contribution in this field can be improved.
There are many other fields where it will not be possible for any individual to do without cooperation of others. In the field of industry, commerce, business the work can be done by forming Co-operative Societies. The co-operative movement was primarily intended to liberate the Indian villager from the clutches of local money lenders and to promote the habit of thrift among the rural population. When India became independent, the co-operative movement was sick and dying. But the Government decided to put co-operation back on its legs. Various efforts were made in this direction. The Committee was appointed by the Reserve Bank of India in 1955 which made a comprehensive survey of co-operative credit to agriculture. They made various recommendations in the interests of the rural population, generally and the rural producer in particular.


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This is the 3rd such international best poster award he secured during his PhD studies. He will be submitting his PhD (Nano Science and Technology) thesis next week. His supervisor is VVSS Srikanth, faculty in SEST.
Organised by Elsevier, the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, and the journal Nano Today, the 4th Nano Today Conference (Nano Today 2015) seeks to bring together researchers interested in nanoscience and nanotechnology. This international conference presented the latest research at the multidisciplinary frontier of nanostructured materials and devices.


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Die Pfarrkirche Aflenz steht im Ort Aflenz Kurort in der Marktgemeinde Aflenz im Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag in der Steiermark. Die dem hl. Petrus geweihte römisch-katholische Pfarrkirche gehört zur Region Obersteiermark Ost der Diözese Graz-Seckau und war bis 1958 dem Stift St. Lambrecht inkorporiert. Die Kirche mit Kirchhof und Kriegerdenkmal stehen unter Denkmalschutz ().

Geschichte
Die Pfarre wurde 1066 urkundlich genannt und gilt als Mutterpfarre sämtlicher Kirchen dieser Gegend. Die Pfarre war von 1103 bis 1958 dem Stift St. Lambrecht inkorporiert. 1155 bestand im Ort eine Zelle mit fünf Mönchen. Ab der Mitte erfolgte ein Umbau und Neubau der vermutlich dreischiffigen romanischen Kirche durch im Ort lebende Meister. 1451 wurde mit dem Turmbau begonnen. 1471 wurde mit Peter Pögl der Chor erbaut. Von 1490 bis gegen 1519 erfolgte wohl mit Meister Wolfgang die Errichtung des Kirchenschiffes und des Turmobergeschoßes. Weitere neun Meisternamen sind genannt. Eine Weihe der Kirche wurde für 1503 genannt. Die Kirche wurde wohl erst gegen 1510 vollendet. Restaurierungen waren 1905/1906, 1959 innen, 1967 außen, 1973 und 2002 innen.

Architektur
Das dreieinhalbjochige hohe, weite und helle Langhaus, um drei Stufen niedriger gelegt als der Chor, hat besonders ausgeprägte außen abgetreppte halb eingezogene Strebepfeiler, wodurch sich innen Nischen mit Durchgängen bilden. Überwölbt ist das Langhaus mit einem reich geschlungenen Netzrippengewölbe mit freilaufenden Rippen zu den Seitenwänden. Die Schlusssteine des Gewölbes sind bemerkenswert figural ausgebildet. Der Strebepfeilern wurden innen 3/4-Kreisdienste vorgelegt. Die Maßwerkfenster sind dreibahnig und haben Scheiben aus 1906. Die bemerkenswerte dreiachsige Empore im westlichen Halbjoch ist mit einem Schlingrippengewölbe unterwölbt. Die Seitenachsen der Empore sind zurückgesetzt, die Mittelachse ist erkerartig vorkragend und steht auf zwei Rundsäulen. Die Bogenlaibungen der Empore zeigen gedrehte Stäbe und die Brüstung zeigt Vierpassfelder. An den Langhauswänden sind steinerne Reliefbüsten der zwölf Apostel aus dem Ende der Bauzeit.

Der eingezogene zweijochige Chor mit einem Fünfachtelschluss um drei Stufen erhöht zum Langhaus ist niedriger als das Langhaus und ist mit einem Kreuzrippengewölbe mit Wappenschildschlusssteinen auf 3/4-Runddiensten auf Wandvorlagen überwölbt. Der Triumphbogen schnürt den Chor ein und zeigt am Gewölbeansatz einen gedrehten Stab.

Der mächtige Turm als Wehrturm steht mittig an der Südecke der Westfront und tritt damit zur Hälfte über die Südfront des Langhauses hinaus und zeigt an der Südseite die Jahresangabe 1451. Der dreigeschoßige Turm hat Traufgesimse. Das oberste Turmgeschoß ist mit Schießkammern und Eckerkern (1510) als Wehrgeschoß ausgebildet und trägt einen Spitzhelm.

Ausstattung
Der Hochaltar und der freistehende Tabernakel und die Seitenaltäre entstanden nach 1770.

Literatur
 Die Kunstdenkmäler Österreichs. Dehio Steiermark (ohne Graz) 1982. Aflenz, Pfarrkirche hl. Petrus, S. 9–10.

Weblinks

 Vollgeläut der drei Aflenzer Kirchenglocken auf youtube.com.

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Pfarrkirche in der Diözese Graz-Seckau
Dekanat Bruck an der Mur
Kirchengebäude in der Steiermark
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Gotische Kirche
Gotisches Bauwerk in der Steiermark
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USB0_VBUS connection for non-OTG devices?
What's the easiest way to connect USB0_VBUS using the LPC43xx for a non-OTG USB device?
The user guide says that the pin is not 5v tolerant when VDDIO is not powered, but doesn't make a specific suggestion for connecting the pin.
The board is usb-powered, so under normal conditions, VDDIO will actually come up with a few milliseconds of usb being connected.
Looking a the Hitex eval board schematics, it connects USB0_VBUS directly to the usb connector (via only a ferrite bead).
Which LPC43xx datasheet that you use ? The USB_VBUS pin is 5V tolerant, and supposed to be connected directly to USB VBUS (+5V) to check whether the VBUS is there (for USB connection / disconnection event).
"The USB0_VBUS and USB1_VBUS pins are only 5 V tolerant when VDDIO is present. Therefore, special precautions are necessary when the USB0 controller is implemented as a USB-powered USB device ...."
If your MCU VDD is available, but MCU VDDIO is not available, then you will have problem with the USB_VBUS pin (actually it's more like all of GPIO pins, coz the diode on the pin will not be turned on). That's what the sentence actually imposed.
If you tied your MCU VDD to the VDDIO, and USB_VBUS pin, the condition where the MCU VDD is available but VDDIO is not available will never happen. So, it's perfectly safe to connect all of these 3-pins to the USB Vbus without additional components.
Of course, I always recommend additional ESD diodes on each of USB pins (Vbus, D-, D+, GND) for better protection. But it's up to user to add it or not.


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South Africa U20 v Korea Republic U20 Match Report, 28/05/2019
South Africa U20 0-1 Korea Republic U20: Amajita on the brink of World Cup exit after another defeat
Ernest Makhaya
South Africa Chief Editor
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Amajita suffered their second successive defeat at the hands of the Korea Republic, meaning they are rooted at the bottom of the standings
South Africa U20 national team suffered yet another defeat as they went down 1-0 to the Korea Republic in their second match of the Fifa World Cup on Tuesday night.
Thabo Senong admitted prior to the match that this was a do-or-die encounter and he expected his charges to come to the party and beat the Korea Republic.
However, it was the opposite as Hyun-Woo Kim of the Korean Republic scored the only goal of the game to dent Amajita's hopes of making it into the knockout stages.
Khulekani Kubheka started in goal for the South Africans, while there was a makeshift at the back following Keenan Phillips' red card in the previous encounter against Argentina.
France-based striker Lyle Foster settled for a place on the bench as Senong started with Kobamelo Kodisang and Brendon Moloisane upfront.
His decision came as a shock to the majority of South African football fans watching from home simply because Amajita needed to win at all cost to stay in the hunt for a place in the knockout stages.
In addition, Foster scored in Amajita's loss to Argentina, but Senong had other ideas as he faced a Korea Republic team that narrowly lost to Portugal in their previous match.
South Africa had a shaky start to the first half, but they recovered well after the first quarter of the match with the likes of Siphesihle Mkhize and James Monyane giving the Korea Republic defence a headache.
The duo forced goalkeeper Kwang-Yeon Lee into a couple of good saves, but that was just it as they couldn't find the back of the net.
Korea Republic dominated the possession from there onward but Amajita stood firm and protected their captain and goalkeeper Kubheka from being exposed to danger.
Keenan Abrahams wasted a glorious chance to give Amajita the lead towards the half-time break but his headed attempt went wide from inside the small box.
The second half was again dominated by the Korea Republic, and Amajita struggled to keep up with the pace of the game.
Joeng Hojin fired a warning shot as his attempt from outside the box came off the woodwork with Kubheka well-beaten.
Amajita could have read the signs, but they didn't and they paid the heavy price in the 68th minute as the Korea Republic took the lead through Hyun-Woo Kim after heading the ball past Kubheka.
This was the sixth goal that Amajita had conceded in the tournament; a worrying stats for Senong and his technical team as they need to win their final match by a big margin.
Korea Republic nearly doubled their lead in the closing stages of the encounter but a Taejun Park low shot was saved by Kubheka, who had to dive to his left to keep Amajita in the game.
Amajita tried to launch a comeback deep into stoppage time, but they still couldn't beat Kwang-Yeon Lee, who had a fantastic game for Korea Republic in between the sticks.
Ultimately, South Africa suffered yet another defeat, and while they are on the brink of returning home, there is still hope that they may make it past the group stages provided they beat Portugal and Argentina register a win over the Korea Republic on Friday.
1 Ukraine U20
0 Italy U20
0 Ecuador U20
1 Korea Republic U20
Group F P PTS
Argentina U20
Korea Republic U20
Portugal U20
South Africa U20


Do you live in a warm-weather state, like Florida, Texas, or California? If your answer is yes, you typically have a much better chance of a decent return than, say, somewhere like Alaska. Now take a look at the type of neighborhood you live in. Does every backyard on your street have a pool but yours? You could be penalized when you go to sell by being the only home without a pool.
Architectural Digest talked to Jill Penman, an associate at One Sotheby's International Realty in Coral Gables, Florida, to get her take on must-have outdoor features that add value. "Adding a swimming pool is a 100 percent sure way to increase a home's value," she said of the Coral Gables area.
If you've decided you're going to go ahead and build it, you still have a few key decisions ahead of you, like what type of pool makes the most sense, what size it should be, what materials to use, etc.
Are pools a novelty in your neighborhood? Will you be over-improving for your neighborhood if you build one? Will you be eating up every square inch of available outdoor space? These are just a few of the considerations before you build a pool.
What kind of neighborhood do you live in? If your neighborhood tends to attract mainly young families, you may think that having a pool could entice them…but just the opposite may be true.


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Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Cross Sectoral Sept 2019
The Register of Beneficial Owners goes live
The website of the Central Register of Beneficial Ownership was launched and began accepting details of Beneficial Owners. The deadline for filing details is 29 November 2019. Alternatively, if a company was incorporated after 22 June 2019, the deadline for filing is five months form the date of incorporation.
Feedback Statement on CP128 – Consultation on the Central Bank of Ireland's Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Guidelines for the Financial Sector
The CBI has finalised its Guidelines on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism for the Financial Sector. A summary of the key issues and common themes identified by the CBI were published in a feedback paper, which includes amendments to clear up potential ambiguities in the text of the Guidelines. Respondents were broadly supportive of the removal of prescriptive/definitive examples of documentation from the Guidelines in favour of a risk-based approach to fulfilling obligations and ensuring that controls, policies and procedures are fit for purpose.
Diversity and Inclusion: why it matters for the Central Bank
Vasileios Madouros, Director of Financial Stability, CBI delivered a speech at the National Diversity & Inclusion Conference on why diversity is important to the Bank and why the fostering an environment where the impact of "difference" is not just understood but should be celebrated and captured. He states the potential benefits of diversity are:
diverse organisations are better equipped to tackle complex problems
a diverse Central Bank is more likely to be effective if it represents the people that it serves
representing those that it serve also increases the likelihood that the Bank will be trusted by the public
to ensure that the financial system operates in the best interests of society, financial services firms need to be able to draw from a range of perspectives, competencies, insights and experiences
Ireland remains vulnerable to a negative global shock - Deputy Governor Sharon Donnery
In a speech at the Dublin Economics Workshop in Wexford on 26 September 2019, Sharon Donnery, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, said that while the Irish economy greatly benefits from being one of the most open in the world for trade and finance, this comes with vulnerabilities beyond our control. Referring to CBI research, the Deputy Governor noted that compared to the UK, US and euro area, Ireland is the most affected by, or the most elastic to, a negative global shock. Factors point to the economy, the public finances, businesses and households being more exposed to macroeconomic risk than larger economies. The CBI is continuing to put in place measures to build the resilience of households and banks to such shocks. A legislative provision will be introduced giving the CBI power to introduce a systemic risk buffer for banks to help countercyclical structural shocks to the economy.
CBI: What does good regulation look like?
In remarks to the SuperReturn CFO/COO Regulation and Compliance Summit on 18 September 2019, Colm Kincaid, Director of Securities and Markets Supervision of the CBI outlined the five principles of good regulation:
a high level of protection for investors and market participants
transparency as to the features of products and their market price
a well governed market
a trusted market, by both those using the market to raise funds and those seeking to invest
a resilient enough market to continue to operate its core functions in stressed conditions and to innovate appropriately as markets evolve
The CBI publish the Regulatory Service Standards Performance Report
The Central Bank of Ireland has published the Regulatory Service Standards Performance Report for the first half of 2019. This report sets out the Central Bank's performance against standards and deadlines it has committed to for the authorisation of financial service providers and Fitness and Probity applications.
Digital challenges to the international monetary and financial system
Benoît Cœuré, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB made remarks at a conference on The Future of the International Monetary System on 17 September 2019. He stated that global "stablecoin" initiatives can make international payments cheaper and faster and support financial inclusion. They also raise formidable challenges across a broad range of policy domains: operational robustness, safety and soundness as payment systems, customer protection, risks to financial stability and monetary sovereignty, and, last but not least, data protection and compliance with anti-money laundering and terrorism financing rules.
He stated that policy makers need to strike a balance between effectiveness and security and that, partly in response to these concerns, a G7 working group has been mandated to examine global "stablecoins" in more detail. The Financial Stability Board has also started looking into the regulatory implications of these initiatives.
EBA adds the Securitisation Regulation to its online Interactive Single Rulebook and Q&A tools
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has updated its online Interactive Single Rulebook and Q&A tool with the inclusion of the "simple, transparent and standardised" (STS) Securitisation Regulation, (EU) 2017/2402. The inclusion of the Securitisation Regulation into the Q&A tool will also allow users to submit any questions they may have on the application of this Regulation and the EBA's work related to it.
EU Financial regulators highlight risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system
The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) have published a Joint Committee report on risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system. The ESAs have called on the European and national competent authorities (NCAs), financial institutions and market participants to:
continue work on contingency planning and assurance of business continuity in the case of a no-deal Brexit
continue taking into account a "low-for-long" interest rate scenario and the risks that such a scenario can bring with it
further address unprofitable banks and their business models in order to increase the resilience of institutions to a more challenging economic environment
further explore risks related to the leveraged loan market and Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) in the global financial sector
continue the work on identifying exposures to climate related risks and facilitate access to sustainable assets for investors wanting to invest in the transition to a low-carbon emission economy
ESMA publishes responses to survey on short-termism in the financial sector
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published the responses it received to its call for evidence on potential short-term pressures on corporations stemming from the financial sector. The report presents evidence and advice on potential undue short-termism. The Commission will consider ways to follow up on the report's findings, which may include policy actions.
Sustainable Finance – Recent EU Developments
The EU Commission has published guidelines in order to efforts to strike a balance between ensuring the financial sector plays a critical role in transitioning to a climate-neutral economy while still funding large scale investments. The guidelines will provide assistance to an estimated 6,000 EU listed companies, banks and insurance companies, who are required to disclose non-financial information under the Non-Financial Reporting Directive.
For more information on this topic please contact any member of A&L Goodbody's Financial Regulation team.


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Q: Search Table Column for a String without ID I am new to this...
I am looking to search a single column in a single table (No ID attached) on one page and I'm stumped. Everything I've found has to do with redrawing the table or getting the value. I'm not looking to do that or to replace any value. Basically I want to search a table for a string "Is Closed". If it is found, then I will show a button using $('button').show() or $('button').hide()
I am pretty sure I would have to do a $$(".table name") to find the table, correct? How do I go about searching the colum for "Is Closed" string
Looking to use only JS or prototype, no JQuery

A: searchstring = document.getElementsById('searchstring');
for (i=0, i<searchstring.length; i++) {
    if (searchstring.rows[i].cells[0] == givenValue) {
        alert('found string');
    }
}

A: You need to be able to identify the table somehow, ID or class will work, or if you are absolutely sure its going to be the only table on the page that will work too.
Table with an id
var results = $('tableid').select('td').filter(function(cell){
    return cell.innerHTML.match(/Is Closed/);
});

Table with a class
var results = $$('.tableclass').first().select('td').filter(function(cell){
    return cell.innerHTML.match(/Is Closed/);
});

Or only table on the page (I don't recommend you use this method)
var results = $$('table').first().select('td').filter(function(cell){
    return cell.innerHTML.match(/Is Closed/);
});

results will be an array of table cells that contain the words 'Is Closed'

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SCS security was informed earlier today by the Memphis Police Department of a threatening post made by a KHS student, according to a post on the Shelby County School's official Facebook page.
The post states that extra officers will be on campus for the remainder of the day.
No staff or students were harmed. The school was also not placed on lockdown. According to the SCS Facebook post, MPD is investigating the incident.
Many students were checked out today after a Facebook post made by Angela White-Davis encouraged parents to pick up their children because of an alleged "threat on the school" by a student.
Flying Falcon staff are working to provide the latest details and information and will update this article as information is available.


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Chinese property firms getting squeezed
China's property developers are heading for a funding crunch in the next several months, analysts and industry executives say.
Commodities hit eight-month low as slowdown erodes demand
Commodities plunged to their lowest level in eight months on Tuesday, extending two weeks of losses. The retreat came on concern that the global share-market rout will slow the economy and erode demand. Gold jumped to a record on demand for a haven.
China Overseas reports H1 profit jump
China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd, a Hong Kong-based builder controlled by the Chinese construction ministry, said first-half profit climbed 35 percent on gains from one-time items and property sales.
Smaller cities key for Adidas
Adidas Group China, a unit of Adidas AG, plans to expand aggressively into lower-tier cities as it seeks to compete with Chinese rivals.
HTC, Unionpay target mobile wallets
China UnionPay Co Ltd announced on Tuesday the launch of the first smartphone with built-in mobile payment capability, jumping ahead of domestic rivals in the world's most populous mobile phone country.
ZTE aims to beat mobile device targets
China's second-largest telecom equipment maker, ZTE Corp, is confident it can beat its 2011 target of shipping 80 million mobile devices and is looking for an expanded US footprint to fuel growth.
Stocks stage 'technical rebound'
Chinese equities shrugged off the downward pressure of steep drops in the US and European stock markets, triggered by rating agency Standard & Poor's move to downgrade the long-term credit rating of the United States, and erased intraday losses to close flat on Tuesday.
Wealth management products' sales increase
Xi Shijia, 28, an IT clerk at a State-owned company in Beijing, said he will not stop buying individual wealth management (IWM) products from commercial banks in the second half to safeguard against asset losses.
The drive to go electric
To combat energy shortages and offer an opportunity for Chinese automakers to catch up with the global giants, the government has invested heavily in promoting "green" cars.
Sinohydro, ICE power up for $1.2b project
Sinohydro Corp is expected to win a $1.2 billion contract to jointly build a 300-megawatt hydroelectric power station in Costa Rica with the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE).
July slowdown, but economy is still on track
China's major economic indicators slowed in July, but signaled the country's growth engine remains on track, analysts said.
GM crops still wait for harvest
Genetically modified (GM) food in China is unlikely to be commercially available for large-scale planting for at least three to five years, said a top agriculture expert.


Christopher Sandford grew up in London. Absorbing the harsh news that he would never play cricket for England, he started writing about it as an alternative. He's since published five books on the sport, as well as biographies of the likes of Mick Jagger, Kurt Cobain, Paul McCartney, Steve McQueen, and Roman Polanski. His book on the strange friendship of Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini is published by Palgrave. Christopher Sandford currently lives in Seattle.


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My review and photos of Willie Nelson posted to Elmore magazine
Willie Nelson and his family shared the best of his golden oldies inside Travis County arena to a sold out crowd opening night of the 2015 Austin Rodeo March 14.
For a solid hour Willie proved 80-years young and sang several medleys created from hits off his 68 studio, ten live, 37 compilation, and 27 collaboration albums including "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys."
As always, his sister Bobbie Nelson played piano, joined by two of Willie's kids, Lukas Nelson and Amy Nelson; two grandchildren, Zach Thomas and Rebecca Thomas, and Waylon Payne, the son of the late Sammi Smith. On stage together they sang a medley of hymns like "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?" and "I'll Fly Away."
Band members included harmonica player Mickey Raphael together, drummer Billy English and upright bassist Kevin Smith.
Lukas Nelson provided the night's biggest surprise with a rhythm and blues solo on "It's Floodin' Down in Texas." Like father, like son, Lukas added his own improvised and distinctive guitar leads and vocals to the song that once served as part of the repertoire of the late Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Playing Trigger, his ever-faithful acoustic guitar, Willie performed "Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die," the hit off his 2012 Heroes album.
As the evening ended, the legacy of songs, like gifts delivered by three generations of the Nelson family, resonated long after the dust cleared.
Please see my review and photos posted to Elmore magazine's website by following this link:
http://www.elmoremagazine.com/2015/03/reviews/shows/willie-nelson
Tags: Amy Nelson, Austin concerts, Austin Rodeo 2015, Bassist Kevin Smith, Billy English, Bobbie Nelson, drummer Billy English, harmonica player Mickey Raphael, Heroes album, Hoagy Carmichael, Kevin Smith, Lukas Nelson, Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys, Rebecca Thomas, Roll Me Up and Smoke When I Die, Trigger, Waylon Payne, Willie Nelson, Willie Nelson and Family, Willie Nelson concert, Zach Thomas
Categories 2015 articles published, Concert reviews 2015, Elmore magazine 2015, March 2015
My story and photos about the Jan. 17 show at Saxon Pub posted to Elmore magazine
Folk Uke, Hector Ward and Guy Forsyth's band, delivered an eclectic mix of folk, blues, reggae, funk, and bluegrass music in a six-hour show Jan. 17 at Saxon Pub in Austin.
Folk Uke, (the "e" is silent) formed by Amy Nelson and Cathy Guthrie, the daughters of iconic fathers, Willie Nelson and Arlo Guthrie, perform satirical and somewhat sensational music. Angelic voices often contradict edgy and authentic song lyrics from their self-titled release in 2005 and Reincarnation in 2011. Amy sings lead vocals and plays acoustic guitar while Cathy harmonizes and accompanies on ukulele. Favorites were "Sh*t makes the Flowers Grow," "Knock Me Up," and "Mother F***er."
Hector Ward, delighted fans with a reggae-infused "Simplify," "Whiskey Pants," and "Taking Lightening Home," about blues singer Sam John "Lightnin'" Hopkins. Ward fronts the Big Time band, a nine-piece Latin funk group complete with a horn section. Members included: Mark Wilson, baritone saxophone and flute player; drummer and co-songwriter Mike McGurk; and lead and rhythm guitarist Rain Cross, the son of Grammy award winning songwriter Christopher Cross. Others included cornet player Micah Shalom, trombone player, Ben Taylor, and bass player Kai Roach. Ward sang songs he co-wrote with Phil Roach: "Azucar," "Freightline Funk," "Nuevo Laredo" "Time Will Tell," and "Vibro." Newcomers included: tenor saxophone player Jennifer Nailos and percussionist David Farris. The band's two albums include: Freightline Funk released in 2009 and Sum of All in 2011. Ward also sang the single, "Heart Full of Soul," off the All ATX 2014: British Invasion compilation CD. An American-Cuban, Ward grew up in the little town of Damon, southwest of Houston playing football in high school and then in college at Midwestern State University and Texas State University before suffering partial paralysis in a one-car accident just outside of Houston at 19 years old.
Guy Forsyth has an unmistakable onstage energy that has fueled 25 years of touring internationally while recording 14 albums. He performed a multitude of instruments including a "singing saw," or modified farming tool used with a violin bow to create a hauntingly instrumental version of "Over the Rainbow." He first worked as a street musician, later as a studio session player, and then as a comic stunt man at Renaissance fairs Kansas City, MO before moving to Austin in 1990. Band members included: drummer Nina Botta, and her husband, bassist Jeff Botta, who also played on Forsyth's 2012 The Freedom to Fail album, on the Blue Corn Music label; guitarist George Rarey, who also performs on The Pleaser, Forsyth's new blues album to be released this April on the Lizard Disc label. The best songs of the night included "Sink 'em Low (the Holler)," which the band sang acapella amid hand clapping and foot stomping. He also sang, "She's Crazy Now," an as yet unrecorded love song that features a unique third person protagonist. Lizard Discs first released his debut solo album High Temperature, CD in Hengelo, Netherlands in 1993 establishing Forsyth throughout Europe. He signed with Antone's Records to release three more albums: Steak, Needlegun and Can You Live Without before Texas Music Group bought it and declared bankruptcy in 2010. Forsyth released Voices Inside in 2002 on his independent Small and Nimble Records followed by Love Songs For and Against in 2005, Unrepentant Schizophrenic Americana, a double live album in 2006, Calico Girl in 2008, Live at Gruene Hall in 2009 and the DVD, 300 Miles from There to Here in 2011.
Here's the link to my story and my photos that posted to Elmore magazine: http://www.elmoremagazine.com/2015/01/reviews/shows/folk-uke-hector-ward-the-big-time-and-guy-forsyth
Here's a gallery of my photos that I took Jan. 17 at Saxon Pub:
Tags: Amy Nelson, Ben Taylor, Cathy Guthrie, Folk Uke album, Freightline Funk album, George Rarey, Guy Forsyth, Guy Forsyth Band, Hector Ward, Hector Ward and the Big Time, Jeff Botta, Jennifer Nailos, Kai Roach, Kerrville Folk Festival, Mark Wilson, Micah Shalom, Mike McGurk, Nina Botta, Phil Roach, Rain Cross, Reincarnation album, Sum of All album, The Freedom to Fail album, The Pleaser album
Categories Elmore magazine 2015, January 2015, Live show reviews 2015


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#36 Oklahoma State Women's Basketball 2014-2015 Preview
Oklahoma State Cowgirls
Conference Rank: #5 Big 12
Oklahoma State Team Page
Oklahoma State put together another great season under Coach Jim Littell. There were some ups and downs in Big 12 play, but the Cowgirls earned a five seed in the NCAA Tournament and fought their way into the Sweet Sixteen. They had little chance of beating Notre Dame in South Bend, but the team played relatively well against the Irish. The draw could not have been much worse for OSU and they even had to beat Purdue in West Lafayette in the second round. This group does lose some key contributors and one superstar, but there should be others waiting to step up.
2013-14 Record: 25-9, 11-7
Coach: Jim Littell
Coach Record: 68-32 at Oklahoma State, 68-32 overall
Liz Donohoe has been a staple in the starting lineup for three years now and heads into her senior season with 101 consecutive starts for OSU. Her scoring dipped to 11.0 points per game last season, but expect that number to increase now that it appears that Coach Littell will need her to do more scoring. The 6-0 forward is solid on the glass despite the fact that she spends so much time on the perimeter. Nearly half of her shots last season were three-pointers and she connected on an impressive 40.1 percent of those attempts. Brittney Martin, a 6-0 guard, had a great sophomore season and is ready to take over a bulk of the backcourt scoring. She is not a shooter, but Martin has the quickness and strength to get to the basket and finish with ease. She averaged 11.8 points per game and a team high 8.7 rebounds. LaShawn Jones certainly has the potential to turn into the third scoring threat for Oklahoma State. The 6-3 center averaged 9.4 points per game as a junior and led the team in blocked shots. She could stand to be strong on the glass, but the trio of Donohoe, Martin and Jones will keep this team among the best on the glass in the Big 12.
The potential problem is in the backcourt where there is a huge hole left by the departure of Tiffany Bias. She led the team with 13.9 points and 6.2 assists. The good news is Coach Littell has options, albeit unproven options. Sophomores Roshunda Johnson and Brittany Atkins both showed plenty of promise as freshmen. Johnson started six games and averaged 5.5 points and 1.5 assists. Atkins can attack the basket and averaged 7.3 points per game. Both will get every opportunity to step into full-time starting roles this season. Roddricka Patton, a transfer from Trinity Valley Community College, is a true point guard. She dished out 7.1 assists per game last season at the junior college level. There is a big step up in opposition of course, but she has the potential to turn into a leader of this team.
If the backcourt lives up to their potential, this will be a very dangerous team. It may be asking too much for Johnson or Atkins to be Bias right now, so this group could take a small step back. But then there are players like Rylie Swanson, a 5-10 forward who spent a couple years at the junior college level. She is a great talent and a big time scorer and rebounder. If players like Swanson can boost the frontcourt even more, Oklahoma State will be a big team that also has the athleticism to shut down the opposition on the defensive end and the shooting ability to outscore just about anybody.
Roshunda Johnson, Sophomore, Guard, 5.5 points per game
Brittany Atkins, Sophomore, Guard, 7.3 points per game
Brittney Martin, Junior, Guard, 11.8 points per game
Liz Donohoe, Senior, Forward, 11.0 points per game
LaShawn Jones, Senior, Center, 9.4 points per game
Scoring Offense: 70.7 (96th in nation, 5th in conference)
Field-Goal Percentage: 42.3 (82, 6)
Three-Point Field-Goal Percentage: 31.4 (167, 7)
Madness 2015 WNBA Draft Rankings:
#27 Liz Donohoe


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Graduation ceremony awards 'leadership and management' in health
12 graduates from the Gibraltar Health Authority's, School of Health Studies and Kingston University, received their Masters Degrees in Leadership and Management in Health. The graduates came from a variety of backgrounds within the GHA such as Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Pathology, Radiography, Ambulance, and School of Health Studies.
Minister for Gilbert Licudi attended the graduation ceremony on Friday together with the Dean, Faculty and Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Ron Tuninga from Kingston University London, as well as the Principal Dr Ron Coram, Head of School of Health Studies, Professor Ian Peate, Mrs Janet Lane, Senior Nurse Tutor and Mrs Noleen Jones, Lecturer.
The ceremony was the culmination of two years' part-time study for those who obtained an 'MSc in Leadership and Management in Health'. These included: Wayne Barton; Rosalind Borastero Lezano; Adrian Gerada; Damian Ghio; Audrey Olivares-Smith; Tyrone Smith; Bryce Soiza; Kevin Pizarro; Dr Fabian Morillo; Ezzard Mir and James Vinales, who achieved a Postgraduate Diploma.
The Health Minister Neil Costa said that: "Working, studying and sacrificing personal time, takes an enormous amount of effort, perseverance and commitment. One must be totally dedicated and highly motivated in order to reach the very high standards set by the medical profession. This not only includes clinical work but leadership and management skills throughout the GHA."
Mr Costa described it as a unique and important opportunity to help facilitate locally based succession planning by equipping staff with the right balance of experience, skill, knowledge, and academic study, so that they may compete for senior levels in management.


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MUSIC NEWS: ED SHEERAN LAUNCHES NEW SINGLE "THINKING OUT LOUD"
Atlantic recording artist and 3x-GRAMMY nominee Ed Sheeran is set to launch "Thinking Out Loud," the third single from his chart-topping, RIAA-Gold certified album "x" (pronounced multiply). The single follows back-to-back RIAA-Platinum certified singles "Sing" and "Don't," and has already gone to #1 in 6 countries around the world, including his native United Kingdom.
Sheeran will perform the U.S. network television premiere of "Thinking Out Loud" on the "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show" airing on CBS on December 9th. The single's beautifully-shot companion music video (http://youtu.be/lp-EO5I60KA) – directed by longtime collaborator Emil Nava – has already amassed over 40 million views and features Sheeran ballroom dancing, a skill he learned through intensive, five-hour training sessions over the course of ten days during the North American leg of his worldwide arena tour. "Thinking Out Loud" is beginning its ascent up the Top 40 and Hot AC radio charts now.
Sheeran is offering a special 7" vinyl single of "Thinking Out Loud" that will be exclusively available at participating Record Store Day retail stores on Black Friday, November 28th. The single's b-side will feature an exclusive version of album track "I'm A Mess," recorded live at London's Lightship95 studio. For more information, please visitwww.recordstoreday.com.
Sheeran is currently in the midst of his worldwide headlining arena tour in support of "x." He recently announced that the tour's finale will take place at London's Wembley Stadium on July 10, 2015, marking his biggest headlining show to date. For more information, please visit Sheeran's official website.www.edsheeran.com.
"x" is already one of the most successful releases of 2015, topping the iTunes charts in 83 territories and going to #1 in 14 countries around the world, including the United States and United Kingdom, where the multiplatinum collection is also the biggest and fastest selling album of the year.


"Teen Mom 2" star Chelsea Houska celebrated her 21st birthday at Social House in Crystals at CityCenter. on Saturday night.
Arriving around 8 p.m., the reality star was escorted to her table where she was joined by four of her closest friends. For the special occasion Houska and her guests ordered Yellowtail crispy jalapeño sashimi, black cod Bibb lettuce cups, Kobe hanger steak and an assortment of rolls all paired with a bottle of Riesling wine.
Later in the evening the young starlet was surprised with a dessert platter filled with an assortment of specialty sweets including mochi ice cream, dark chocolate lava cake, yuzu frangipane and more.
Chelsea Houska at Social House.