This study, THE IMPACT OF RECAPITALIZATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF BANK contains concise information that will serve as a framework or guide for your project work. The project study is well-researched for academic purposes and are usually provided in complete chapters with adequate References.
Banking reforms have been an on going phenomenon around the world right from the 1980s, but it is more intensified in recent time because of the impact of globalisation which is precipitated by continuous integration of the world market and economies. Banking reforms involve several elements that are unique to each country based on historical, economic and institutional imperatives. In Nigeria, the reforms in the banking sector preceded against the backdrop of banking crisis due to highly undercapitalization deposit taking banks; weakness in the regulatory and supervisory framework; weak management practices; and the tolerance of deficiencies in the corporate governance behaviour of banks (Uchendu, 2005). Banking sector reforms and recapitalization have resulted from deliberate policy response to correct perceived or impending banking sector crises and subsequent failures. A banking crisis can be triggered by weakness in banking system characterized by persistent illiquidity, insolvency, undercapitalization, high level of non-performing loans and weak corporate governance, among others. Similarly, highly open economies like Nigeria, with weak financial infrastructure, can be vulnerable to banking crises emanating from other countries through infectivity.
Banking crisis usually starts with inability of the bank to meet its financial obligations to its stakeholders. This, in most cases, precipitates runs on banks, the banks and their customers engage in massive credit recalls and withdrawals which sometimes necessitate Central Bank liquidity support to the affected banks. Some terminal intervention mechanisms may occur in the form of consolidation (mergers and acquisitions), recapitalization, use of bridge banks, establishment of asset management companies to assume control and recovery of bank assets, and outright liquidation of non redeemable banks. Bank consolidation, which is at the core of most banking system reform programmes, occurs, some of the time, independent of any banking crisis.
Irrespective of the cause, however, bank consolidation is implemented to strengthen the banking system, embrace globalization, improve healthy competition, exploit economies of scale, adopt advanced technologies, raise efficiency and improve profitability. Ultimately, the goal is to strengthen the intermediation role of banks and to ensure that they are able to perform their developmental role of enhancing economic growth, which subsequently leads to improved overall economic performance and societal welfare. The proponents of Bank consolidation believe that increased size could potentially increase bank returns, through revenue and cost efficiency gains. It may also, reduce industry risks through the elimination of weak banks and create better diversification opportunities (Berger, 2000). On the other hand, the opponents argue that consolidation could increase banks' propensity toward risk taking through increases in leverage and off balance sheet operations. In addition, scale economies are not unlimited as larger entities are usually more complex and costly to manage (De Nicoló et al., 2003).
Capitalization is an important component of reforms in the Nigeria banking industry, owing to the fact that a bank with a strong capital base has the ability to absolve losses arising from non performing liabilities. Attaining capitalization requirements may be achieved through consolidation of existing banks or raising additional funds through the capital market. In his maiden address as he resumed office in 2004, the current Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Soludo, announced a 13-point reform program for the Nigerian Banks. The primary objective of the reforms is to guarantee an efficient and sound financial system. The reforms are designed to enable the banking system develop the required flexibility to support the economic development of the nation by efficiently performing its functions as the pivot of financial intermediation (Lemo, 2005). Thus, the reforms were to ensure a diversified, strong and reliable banking industry where there is safety of depositors' money and position banks to play active developmental roles in the Nigerian economy.
Intelligence Unit. Of all the reform agenda the issue of increasing shareholders' fund to N25 billion generated so much controversy especially among the stakeholders and the need to comply before 31st December, 2005.
However, the Central Bank of Nigeria in pursuit of one of its core mandates of promoting the safety and soundness of the Nigeria financial system has continued to formulate and implement policy measures that are aimed at achieving that statutory objective. As part of its responsibility to promote a sound financial structure, efficient payments and settlement system, the Central Bank of Nigeria carries out supervisory duties in respect of deposit money banks and other financial institution.
The CBN commenced a far reaching and comprehensive reform of the Nigeria banking industry on July 6, 2004 with the announcement of a reform programme for the nation's banking industry, the main thrust of which required the 89 deposit money banks then in the system to raise their capital base to a minimum of N25 billion each through injection of fresh capital and/or mergers and acquisitions.
Following the policy pronouncement and the subsequent release of the guidelines on bank's consolidation, the financial system witnessed a frenzy of activities as bank rushed to meet the minimum capital requirement. Many banks went to the capital market to raise additional funds while other entered into merger arrangements.
Notably, at the close of the first phase of the consolidation programme on 31st December, 2005, 25 banks have emerged which saw the beginning of the growth of intercontinental bank plc, having met the minimum capitalization requirement. It may interest us to note further that before the advent of the exercise in 2004, reputable international financial institutions and rating agencies would not bother to look the way of Nigeria banks for partnership, lending to rating not anymore. By June, 2007, Nigeria banks have become the toast of financial institutions and multilateral agencies across the globe. Even respected international rating agencies are adjusting their ranking in favour of Nigeria banks. (The news, 27 August, 2007. Vol. 29, No 07).
Twenty-five emerged from 75 banks, out of a total of 89 banks that existed as at June 2007. The successful banks account for about 93.5% of the deposit liabilities of the banking system. In the process of complying with the minimum capital requirement, N406.4 billion was raised by banks from the capital market out which N360 billion was verified and accepted by the CBN; and also the process led to the inflow of FDI of US$652 million and 162,000 pounds sterling, (Central Bank of Nigeria, press conference, 16 January, 2006). Aside from the shrinkage of banks to 25 and the heavy capital mobilization, there are other benefits.
The liquidity engendered by the inflow of funds into the banks indeed interest rate to fall drastically while an unprecedented 40% increase has been recorded in lending to the real sector.
With higher single obligor limits, our, banks now have greater potential of finance big tick transactions.
Already, more bank now have access to credit line from foreign banks (one recently received $250 million from two foreign banks… this is unprecedented.
Ownership of the banks been diluted. This will in no small way tame the monster of insider and corporate governance abuse.
With virtually all the banks now publicly quoted, there is wider regulatory oversight; with SEC and NSE joining the team. Regulatory resources would now be focused on fewer and more stable banks.
The banks will of course enjoy economies of scale and consequently, pass on the benefit in the form of reduced bank charges to their customers.
However, the recapitalization reform measures highlighted above have change the Nigeria banking system fundamentally for the better. Foreign interest in banking system has increased confidence in the system has tremendously improve, banks stocks are one of the most actively traded on the Nigerian stock exchange; Nigerians at home and abroad are investing heavily in the sector. A new banking structure and system has emerged to the pride of all stakeholders.
As at February29, 2008, the extract audited operating results published by Intercontinental Bank plc on vanguard Monday July 14, 2008, showed an unprecedented growth performance of N82.414 million gross earnings in 2007 with an increase at N154, 927 million in the first quarter 2008, an increase of 88% profit tax of N21, 450 million in 2007 and N42, 82 million in 2008, showing an increase of 60%. Tax estimate of 6,636 which rise to 9, 960 in 2008. (50% rises). Profit after tax of N14, 814 million in 2007 with arise of N32,861 million in 2008, showing 122% of improvement. Other are N782, 050 million of total assts plus contingents in 2007 with a raise of 112% to close at N1,654 billion in 2008, while deposit liabilities is quoted at N457, 29 million with an increase of 132% to close at N1, 058, 920 billion in 2008.
However, with the above record one may be tempted to say that banks in Nigeria have recorded a landmark growth performance prior to the recapitalization reform, using intercontinental records as case study.
This was an effect to instill discipline into the financial system and to reposition Nigerian banks for global integration the governor of the CBN Charles Soludo (Prof.) on 6th July 2004 presented the 13point reform agenda at a special meeting of the bankers committee in Abuja on this new bank reforms.
The agenda was envisaged to facilitate greater mobilization of resources and improvement in financial intermediation, deepen and widen the capital and money markets and ultimately stimulate development of the private sector.
The Nigeria financial system is one of the largest and most diversified in Sub-Sharan African. In recent years, the system has undergone significant changes in terms of the policy environment, number of institutions, ownership structure, depth and breadth of markets as well in the regulatory framework. However, in spite of the far reaching reform of the past ten years, the Nigerian financial system is not yet in a position to fulfill its potential as a propeller of economic growth and development. The financial system is relatively shallow and the apparent diversified nature of the financial system is deceptive. Although, a wide variety if financial institutions and markets exist, commercial banks overwhelming dominate the financial sector and traditional bank deposits represent the major forms of financial savings.
With over 70 million Nigerians now living in poverty, sustained and equitable economic growth is the key to alleviating chronic poverty. For such growth to take place, abundant capital has to be made available for actors in the real sector. There is abundant empirical evidence on the linkage between a strong, efficient and diversified financial system and economic growth. The decaled strategy of private sector is in a position to provide effective support for the real sector. Small and medium scale (SMEs), which have sustainable potential for employment generation, currently lack reliable access to long term/and often short term credit and other financial services due to the underdevelopment of learning.
In analyzing the Nigeria economy, in the light of growth performance of the banking sector, real sector nexus, there has not been considerable debate in the literature on the relative merits of bank dominated financial systems and capital market dominated financial system in promoting growth (Allen and Gale, 2000). Bank- based or market based financial system tend to promote long term economic growth as banks tend to offer longer loans to the entrepreneurs. In contrast, a market- based financial system is more likely to have short- term affects as firms are primarily concerned with their immediate performance. Given their diverse roles, it is possible for the financial intermediaries and financial markets to have a mutually reinforcing role in the overall development of the financial system.
Given the above analysis, this work tends to evaluate the impact of recapitalization on the growth performance of Nigeria banks, using Intercontinental Bank Plc as a case study. The role of the banking sector on bridging the gap between the financial deficit and the financial surplus has placed some question: how does the bank in Nigeria in response to the recapitalization reform, effectively accumulating savings or encouraging withdrawal in the economy? Does real sector investment response positively to accumulated savings? Is there causal effect on the growth performance of banking sector and the recapitalization reform in the economy and finally, what is the relationship between accumulated savings, bank loan the gross domestic in Nigeria? To which extent does the banking recapitalization reform have translated to increase credit purvey to the real sector? And finally does this reform help in controlling the inflationary pressures in the economy?
The challenges which have come about as a result of the recapitalization policy has to be mitigated to enable us realize the maximum bank performance in Nigeria. The Nigeria banking sector must therefore be evaluated and re-energized to face these challenges.
The objective of this thesis is to assess the relevancy of the recapitalization in the Nigerian Banking industry also this study intends to evaluate recapitalization reform and the growth performance of Nigeria banks. For this purpose, the following objectives are drawn.
1.To ascertain the response of banking sector to the reform as regards growth performance.
2.To find out the impact of banking sector reform on the performance of Nigeria commercial banks.
3.To examine the extent to which reform programms have translated to increase credit purvey to the real sector.
4.To find out how the reform era has manage the inflationary pressures.
1. What is the mean of recapitalization policy in banking industry?
2. What is the rationale for recapitalization in the Nigerian banking industry?
3. How has recapitalization of the banking industry in Nigerian fared thus far?
4. What are the effects of recapitalization on the Nigeria bank?
This study on the recapitalization on the performance of bank in Nigeria will be guided by the objectives as stated above. It has its primary and major focus on the Nigeria economy. It is projected to cover the period of thirty six years (36 years), from 1970 to 2006, which is subdivided into pre-SAP (1970-1985) and post SAP (1986-1993), Reforms Lethargy (1987-1998) and pre/post Soludo (1999-2006). This is mapped to help trace the growth performance, this trend throughout this period. This study is principally restricted to those banks under pre/post Soludo reform that survived the consolidation exercise.
According to the Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin 2005; xi, financial date are normally complied from documents, notably balance sheets and financial statements which are primarily designed to meet a variety of legal and administrative requirements rather than the specific needs of economic analysis. This can constitute a possible limitation to the quality and efficiency of the data used in this study.
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Allen, F., & Gale, P. (2003). Acquisition in Nigeria Analysis of Performance Pre-and –Post Consolidation. Lagos: Journal of Banking, Finance and Economic, vol.; 1 pg.151-164.
Ajayi, I., & Oyetunde, O. (2005). Consolidation and Merger Reform of the Nigeria Banking Sector- London: The Perspective of Angels and Trolls. pg.92-93.
Beager, A.N., & Humphrey D. B. (1992). Mega Mergers in Banking and the Use of Cost Efficiency as an Antitrust Defense, The Antitrust Bulletin, 33,pg.541-600.


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This document summarizes a scoping study of the current state of knowledge of carbon storage options for our geographic area. The focus is on one aspect of carbon capture and storage—identification of deep saline aquifers in which carbon dioxide (CO2 ) generated in the Carolinas might be stored. The study does not address other aspects of CO2 storage projects, such as capture and compression of the gas, well construction and development, or injection. Transport of CO2 is touched upon in this study but has not been fully addressed. The information contained in this document is primarily from review of published geologic literature and unpublished data. No field data collection has been completed as part of this study. Further work will be necessary to increase confidence in the suitability of the potential CO2 storage sites identified in this report. This study does not address the regulatory, environmental, or public policy issues associated with carbon storage, which are under development at this time.
Smyth, R. C., Hovorka, S. D., Meckel, T. A., Breton, C. L., Paine, J. G., and Hill, G. R., 2007, Potential sinks for geologic storage of CO2 generated in the Carolinas: The University of Texas at Austin, Bureau of Economic Geology, final report prepared for Southern States Energy Board and Electric Power Research Institute (http://www.beg.utexas.edu/environqlty/co2seq/pubs_presentations/ CarolinasSummary_16April07.pdf), 14 p. GCCC Digital Publication Series #07-01.


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Q: Binary XML file line #0: Error inflating class TextView using api 26 So I've been building an app with sdk26 but testing on an api23, now that I've tried running on an emulator and android device on api26 I keep getting "Binary XML file line #0: Error inflating class TextView" error.
Here's the code for the xml file it's crashing on.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
xmlns:app="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res-auto"
xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools"
android:id="@+id/enter_competition_view"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
tools:context="eventvoter.carter.eventrr.EnterCompetition">

    <LinearLayout
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:orientation="vertical">

        <ImageView
            android:id="@+id/elements"
            android:layout_width="match_parent"
            android:layout_height="176dp"
            android:layout_weight=".8"
            app:src="@drawable/elements" />

        <TextView
            android:layout_width="match_parent"
            android:layout_height="49dp"
            android:gravity="center"
            android:text="WHAT IS YOUR ELEMENT?"
            android:textColor="@color/Black"
            android:textStyle="bold"
            android:textSize="20dp"/>

        <TextView
            android:id="@+id/Vocalist"
            android:layout_width="match_parent"
            android:layout_height="162dp"
            android:background="@drawable/voc_crop_comp"
            android:fontFamily="@font/new_font"
            android:text="Vocalist/MC"
            android:textColor="@color/White"
            android:textStyle="bold"
            android:gravity="center"
            android:textSize="@dimen/small_text" />

        <TextView
            android:id="@+id/BeatProducer"
            android:layout_width="match_parent"
            android:layout_height="150dp"
            android:layout_weight="1"
            android:background="@drawable/beat_crop_comp"
            android:fontFamily="@font/new_font"
            android:gravity="center"
            android:textStyle="bold"
            android:text="Beat Producer"
            android:textColor="@color/White"
            android:textSize="@dimen/small_text" />

        <TextView
            android:id="@+id/DanceGroup"
            android:layout_width="match_parent"
            android:layout_height="150dp"
            android:fontFamily="@font/new_font"
            android:gravity="center"
            android:textStyle="bold"
            android:text="Dance Group"
            android:textColor="@color/White"
            android:textSize="@dimen/small_text"
            android:background="@drawable/dancegroup_crop_comp"
            android:layout_weight="1" />

        <TextView
            android:id="@+id/SoloDance"
            android:layout_width="match_parent"
            android:layout_height="150dp"
            android:fontFamily="@font/new_font"
            android:gravity="center"
            android:textStyle="bold"
            android:text="Solo Dance/B-Boy"
            android:textColor="@color/White"
            android:textSize="@dimen/small_text"
            android:layout_weight="1"
            android:background="@drawable/solodancer_crop_comp"/>

        <TextView
            android:id="@+id/Grafitti"
            android:layout_width="match_parent"
            android:layout_height="150dp"
            android:fontFamily="@font/new_font"
            android:gravity="center"
            android:textStyle="bold"
            android:text="Visual Arts/Graffiti"
            android:textColor="@color/White"
            android:textSize="@dimen/small_text"
            android:background="@drawable/visualarts_comp"
            android:layout_weight="1"/>

    </LinearLayout>
</LinearLayout>

The crash points to these lines of my main class code.
 public void createEnterCompView() {

    setContentView(R.layout.activity_enter_competition);

    TextView vocalist = (TextView) findViewById(R.id.Vocalist);
    TextView beatproducer = (TextView) findViewById(R.id.BeatProducer);
    TextView dancegroup = (TextView) findViewById(R.id.DanceGroup);
    TextView solodance = (TextView) findViewById(R.id.SoloDance);
    TextView visualarts = (TextView) findViewById(R.id.Grafitti);
    ImageView elements = (ImageView) findViewById(R.id.elements);

}

Here's the crash

FATAL EXCEPTION: main
                                                                             Process: eventvoter.carter.eventrr, PID: 11514
                                                                             android.view.InflateException: Binary XML file line #0: Binary XML file line #0: Error inflating class TextView
                                                                             Caused by: android.view.InflateException: Binary XML file line #0: Error inflating class TextView
                                                                             Caused by: java.lang.RuntimeException: java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException
                                                                                at android.support.v4.graphics.TypefaceCompatApi26Impl.addFontFromAssetManager(TypefaceCompatApi26Impl.java:150)
                                                                                at android.support.v4.graphics.TypefaceCompatApi26Impl.createFromFontFamilyFilesResourceEntry(TypefaceCompatApi26Impl.java:218)
                                                                                at android.support.v4.graphics.TypefaceCompat.createFromResourcesFamilyXml(TypefaceCompat.java:116)
                                                                                at android.support.v4.content.res.ResourcesCompat.loadFont(ResourcesCompat.java:249)
                                                                                at android.support.v4.content.res.ResourcesCompat.loadFont(ResourcesCompat.java:213)
                                                                                at android.support.v4.content.res.ResourcesCompat.getFont(ResourcesCompat.java:206)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.widget.TintTypedArray.getFont(TintTypedArray.java:119)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.widget.AppCompatTextHelper.updateTypefaceAndStyle(AppCompatTextHelper.java:208)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.widget.AppCompatTextHelper.loadFromAttributes(AppCompatTextHelper.java:152)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.widget.AppCompatTextHelperV17.loadFromAttributes(AppCompatTextHelperV17.java:38)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.widget.AppCompatTextView.(AppCompatTextView.java:81)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.widget.AppCompatTextView.(AppCompatTextView.java:71)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.app.AppCompatViewInflater.createView(AppCompatViewInflater.java:103)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.app.AppCompatDelegateImplV9.createView(AppCompatDelegateImplV9.java:1024)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.app.AppCompatDelegateImplV9.onCreateView(AppCompatDelegateImplV9.java:1081)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.createViewFromTag(LayoutInflater.java:772)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.createViewFromTag(LayoutInflater.java:730)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.rInflate(LayoutInflater.java:863)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.rInflateChildren(LayoutInflater.java:824)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.rInflate(LayoutInflater.java:866)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.rInflateChildren(LayoutInflater.java:824)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.inflate(LayoutInflater.java:515)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.inflate(LayoutInflater.java:423)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.inflate(LayoutInflater.java:374)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.app.AppCompatDelegateImplV9.setContentView(AppCompatDelegateImplV9.java:287)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.app.AppCompatActivity.setContentView(AppCompatActivity.java:139)
                                                                                at eventvoter.carter.eventrr.MainMenu.createEnterCompView(MainMenu.java:302)
                                                                                at eventvoter.carter.eventrr.MainMenu$5.onClick(MainMenu.java:280)
                                                                                at android.view.View.performClick(View.java:6256)
                                                                                at android.view.View$PerformClick.run(View.java:24697)
                                                                                at android.os.Handler.handleCallback(Handler.java:789)
                                                                                at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:98)
                                                                                at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:164)
                                                                                at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:6541)
                                                                                at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Native Method)
                                                                                at com.android.internal.os.Zygote$MethodAndArgsCaller.run(Zygote.java:240)
                                                                                at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit.main(ZygoteInit.java:767)
                                                                              Caused by: java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException
                                                                                at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Native Method)
                                                                                at android.support.v4.graphics.TypefaceCompatApi26Impl.addFontFromAssetManager(TypefaceCompatApi26Impl.java:145)
                                                                                at android.support.v4.graphics.TypefaceCompatApi26Impl.createFromFontFamilyFilesResourceEntry(TypefaceCompatApi26Impl.java:218)
                                                                                at android.support.v4.graphics.TypefaceCompat.createFromResourcesFamilyXml(TypefaceCompat.java:116)
                                                                                at android.support.v4.content.res.ResourcesCompat.loadFont(ResourcesCompat.java:249)
                                                                                at android.support.v4.content.res.ResourcesCompat.loadFont(ResourcesCompat.java:213)
                                                                                at android.support.v4.content.res.ResourcesCompat.getFont(ResourcesCompat.java:206)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.widget.TintTypedArray.getFont(TintTypedArray.java:119)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.widget.AppCompatTextHelper.updateTypefaceAndStyle(AppCompatTextHelper.java:208)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.widget.AppCompatTextHelper.loadFromAttributes(AppCompatTextHelper.java:152)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.widget.AppCompatTextHelperV17.loadFromAttributes(AppCompatTextHelperV17.java:38)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.widget.AppCompatTextView.(AppCompatTextView.java:81)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.widget.AppCompatTextView.(AppCompatTextView.java:71)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.app.AppCompatViewInflater.createView(AppCompatViewInflater.java:103)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.app.AppCompatDelegateImplV9.createView(AppCompatDelegateImplV9.java:1024)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.app.AppCompatDelegateImplV9.onCreateView(AppCompatDelegateImplV9.java:1081)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.createViewFromTag(LayoutInflater.java:772)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.createViewFromTag(LayoutInflater.java:730)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.rInflate(LayoutInflater.java:863)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.rInflateChildren(LayoutInflater.java:824)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.rInflate(LayoutInflater.java:866)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.rInflateChildren(LayoutInflater.java:824)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.inflate(LayoutInflater.java:515)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.inflate(LayoutInflater.java:423)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.inflate(LayoutInflater.java:374)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.app.AppCompatDelegateImplV9.setContentView(AppCompatDelegateImplV9.java:287)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.app.AppCompatActivity.setContentView(AppCompatActivity.java:139)
                                                                                at eventvoter.carter.eventrr.MainMenu.createEnterCompView(MainMenu.java:302)
                                                                                at eventvoter.carter.eventrr.MainMenu$5.onClick(MainMenu.java:280)
                                                                                at android.view.View.performClick(View.java:6256)
                                                                                at android.view.View$PerformClick.run(View.java:24697)
                                                                                at android.os.Handler.handleCallback(Handler.java:789)
                                                                                at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:98)
                                                                                at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:164)
                                                                                at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:6541)
                                                                                at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Native Method)
                                                                                at com.android.internal.os.Zygote$MethodAndArgsCaller.run(Zygote.java:240)
                                                                                at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit.main(ZygoteInit.java:767)
                                                                              Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException
                                                                                at android.graphics.FontFamily.nAddFontFromAssetManager(Native Method)
                                                                                at android.graphics.FontFamily.addFontFromAssetManager(FontFamily.java:149)
                                                                                at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Native Method)
                                                                                at android.support.v4.graphics.TypefaceCompatApi26Impl.addFontFromAssetManager(TypefaceCompatApi26Impl.java:145)
                                                                                at android.support.v4.graphics.TypefaceCompatApi26Impl.createFromFontFamilyFilesResourceEntry(TypefaceCompatApi26Impl.java:218)
                                                                                at android.support.v4.graphics.TypefaceCompat.createFromResourcesFamilyXml(TypefaceCompat.java:116)
                                                                                at android.support.v4.content.res.ResourcesCompat.loadFont(ResourcesCompat.java:249)
                                                                                at android.support.v4.content.res.ResourcesCompat.loadFont(ResourcesCompat.java:213)
                                                                                at android.support.v4.content.res.ResourcesCompat.getFont(ResourcesCompat.java:206)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.widget.TintTypedArray.getFont(TintTypedArray.java:119)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.widget.AppCompatTextHelper.updateTypefaceAndStyle(AppCompatTextHelper.java:208)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.widget.AppCompatTextHelper.loadFromAttributes(AppCompatTextHelper.java:152)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.widget.AppCompatTextHelperV17.loadFromAttributes(AppCompatTextHelperV17.java:38)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.widget.AppCompatTextView.(AppCompatTextView.java:81)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.widget.AppCompatTextView.(AppCompatTextView.java:71)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.app.AppCompatViewInflater.createView(AppCompatViewInflater.java:103)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.app.AppCompatDelegateImplV9.createView(AppCompatDelegateImplV9.java:1024)
                                                                                at android.support.v7.app.AppCompatDelegateImplV9.onCreateView(AppCompatDelegateImplV9.java:1081)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.createViewFromTag(LayoutInflater.java:772)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.createViewFromTag(LayoutInflater.java:730)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.rInflate(LayoutInflater.java:863)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.rInflateChildren(LayoutInflater.java:824)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.rInflate(LayoutInflater.java:866)
                                                                                at android.view.LayoutInflater.rInflateChildren(LayoutInflater.java:824)
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                                                                                at eventvoter.carter.eventrr.MainMenu.createEnterCompView(MainMenu.java:302)
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A: I got similar crash
InflateException: Binary XML file line #0: Error inflating class EditText
in Android 8.0 and 8.1 in release apk
due to xml fonts cause I didn't use latest support libs, I update support library version and it's fixed.
xml having
<EditText
        android:id="@+id/editEmail"
        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:fontFamily="@font/sanfranciscodisplay_medium"
        android:hint="@string/enter_email_address"
        android:lines="1"
        android:inputType="textEmailAddress"
        android:layout_centerHorizontal="true"/>

My gradle configs
BUILD_TOOLS_VER = '26.0.2'

TARGET_SDK_VER = 26
MIN_SDK_VER = 19

SUPPORT_LIBS_VER = '26.1.0' -> '27.0.2' (fix here)
GOOGLE_SERVICES_VER = '11.4.0' -> '11.8.0'

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CheckMate Training
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* 1-0 0-1 1/2-1/2
Game PGN
Position FEN
Annotate Move
Ruslan-USSR vs. Chris (CL73)
Date: 2016.12.02, 5 minute blitz game
[Event "French defence carnage!
"] [Site "
"] [Date "2016.12.02, 5 minute blitz game
"] [Round ""] [White "Ruslan-USSR"] [Black "Chris (CL73)
"] [Result "0-1"] 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. Nf3 b6 5. Nc3 Qd7 6. Bb5 Nc6 7. O-O a6 8. Bxc6 Qxc6 9. dxc5 bxc5 10. a4 d4 11. Ne2 Bb7 12. Ng3 Ne7 13. c3 dxc3 14. bxc3 Rd8 15. Qc2 Ng6 16. Re1 Be7 17. Rb1 O-O 18. Bb2 Nh4 19. Nxh4 Bxh4 20. f3 c4 21. Re4 Bg5 22. Ba3 Rfe8 23. Bd6 Be7 24. Bxe7 Rxe7 25. Rh4 Rd3 26. Ne4 Red7 27. a5 Qd5 28. Nd6 g6 29. Rxc4 Rd2 30. Qa4 Rxg2+ 31. Kh1 Qxf3 0-1
Wanted a quick game of blitz so logged onto a very popular live Chess site and got paired up against a Russian player called 'Ruslan' who had a grading of 1786 elo. I was pleased with this game, I'm always a bit sharper in the mornings! Playing as black here.|1,4,9,0,aimage.png,B,3,4,9,0,blank.png,B||||||||I believe in the French defence, always seem to end up coming back to it|6,3,9,0,aimage.png,B,4,3,9,0,blank.png,B||advance variation, keeping things closed, or trying to!|||what else!|||French Defense: Advance Variation, Nimzowitsch System |||i like this move, black's bad queens bishop is a motif in the french so I like to try and exchange it off early, when possible, but it ends up playing a crucial part in this game||||||||||||||||||time to boot the bishop and get some queenside play in||||||||||||happy with this already, i control all the key central squares with pawns||||||time to put the pressure on, get good squares for the rest of my pieces and make some threats||||||only one thing on my mind here, checkmate on g2!||||||||||||||||||another piece comes in, with a tempo on the queen!|||||||||||||||||||||no threats to worry about whilst i improve my position|||time to try and eliminate the defending pieces||||||mate threatened|||very weakening and creates some nice holes|||preparing to bring my rook to d3, blocking his queen from my king side|||a good move combining attack and defence||||||||||||blocking up the d-file, i want this to re-open as soon as possible so...|||||||||time to pile up on the d file and suffocate him|||white threatening mate in 2 moves|||Blocking the mate threat and putting the rook in his guts, combining defence and attack. Also looking to sacrifice on the f3 square and preparing to bring my other rook behind on the d7 square|||||||||This move prepares to support his rook when it comes to the b6 square hitting my queen! But it's too late for all of this|||Massive pressure on the d-file now|||Hitting my c4 pawn, he's fishing around with the knight, need to be careful and I was getting low on time|||I can't remember what I was worried about here to play this move|||He can have the pawn, now follows my combination, 40 seconds left at this point|||Hitting the queen|||attacking my rook|||Boom!|||The only move really|||White resigns, no way to stop the mate. I wish I could play this well every game. Never underestimate a charitychess member! |4,3,9,0,aimage.png,B,2,5,9,0,blank.png,B,2,5,1,0,attackcross.png,0||
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5 - (3 Votes)
CL73 - 02:08 PM July 8, 2017
No, on 32. Ne4 then 32..Ra2+ for black, or 32..Rf2+ and it's all over
theblackburn - 12:29 PM April 30, 2017
Would 32 Ne4 have extended the game at all?
CL73 - 03:28 PM December 15, 2016
Thanks David, I'm sure I'll put up some more games, if they are worth it.
theblackburn - 05:32 AM December 10, 2016
Well-played indeed!
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Ndume blames electoral bill crisis on executive, legislature 'disconnect'
By Leo Sobechi, Deputy Politics Editor, Abuja
05 January 2022 | 3:27 am
Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Ali Ndume, has said the "disconnect" between the Executive (Presidency) and the Legislature (National Assembly) is threatening the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill,...
[FILE] Member of the Senate, Alhaji Ali Ndume
Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Ali Ndume, has said the "disconnect" between the Executive (Presidency) and the Legislature (National Assembly) is threatening the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, and by extension, moves to deepen Nigeria's democracy.
He noted that loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari by many senators presents "a serious dilemma to the leadership of the National Assembly," stressing that where the interest of the nation is in conflict with personal relationships, the truth should prevail.
Ndume, who bared his mind on a live programme, recalled the warp and woof that played out during the election of principal officers of the Senate, stating that although he has a personal relationship with Buhari, he would not allow that tie to undermine the functions of the legislature.
His words: "I have respect for the President. That does not (mean) I cannot speak the truth. For instance, this rubber stamp toga on the National Assembly is because you want to please certain people."
On the situation within his party, the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), the representative of Borno Central Senatorial District stated that the problem of the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) chairman, Governor Mai Mala Buni, was that "he wants to satisfy everybody, but ends up satisfying nobody."
Ndume, who said he was worried about the suspense trailing the planned national convention of the party, expressed regretted the absence of a Board of Trustees (BoT) and a national caucus of the party six years after its election into power.
He suggested a mature candidate capable of acting as a father figure for the party as the best candidate to serve as the next APC National Chairman, even as the senator said any of the ideal chairmanship candidates should come from either North East or North Central.
Ndume submitted: "President Buhari is from North West and that rules out North West from the contest. I have preferred candidates from both North East and North Central. The party is supreme. I go with the party's decision, but the party is yet to pronounce on zoning and until then, I feel it is premature to disclose my preferred candidates."
On the contentious issue of zoning of the presidential ticket of the party, the Borno lawmaker said he personally believes that the South should produce the candidate, stating that APC, at formation, recognised the formula.
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Lion Links: 11/10/18
Orlando City youths receive scholarships, Dom and Syd work on their game, Eric Wynalda loses his house to fires, and more.
By Michael Citro@ManeLandMichael Nov 10, 2018, 7:30am EST
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The weekend is here, friends. It's time to throw off the shackles of our nine-to-fives and enjoy two days of freedom, completely unfettered by the bonds of servitude (most of us, anyway). Let's enjoy them to the fullest with many hours of soccer watching and perhaps a delicious and refreshing beverage or two in a comfy chair.
Don't forget the Orlando SeaWolves will be playing a preseason match against Brazil tonight at Silver Spurs Arena as part of a doubleheader. Get out and support Orlando's newest team.
Before we get to the news of the day, I want to remind you that you're running out of time to vote for Scott Sutter for MLS Goal of the Year. Voting closes tomorrow night at midnight Pacific Time.
Orlando City Youth Players Earn Scholarships
I love hearing stuff like this and, frankly, there's not enough news like this. Orlando City/Orlando Pride sponsor, Central Florida Audi Dealers, have given scholarships to four Orlando City youth soccer players. Congratulations are in order for Rodney Bargaineer (age 11, from Sanford), Magnoly Isaac (15, Orlando), Courtney Jones (13, Apopka), and Lindsay Sheets (13, Sanford).
"We are very fortunate to have great partners like the Central Florida Audi Dealers who are not only integrated with our professional men's and women's teams, but are also invested in helping us at the core youth development levels of our business," added Orlando City SC Chief Revenue Officer Chris Gallagher. "Audi understands the importance of supporting youth development and shares our vision to provide the best opportunities to young athletes to be part of the fastest growing sport in North America."
It's the second consecutive year that Central Florida Audi Dealerships have passed out such scholarships. It's very cool to kick off today's Lion Links with such a positive item.
Eddie Johnson Putting Dom, Syd Through Their Paces
Former USMNT and MLS striker Eddie Johnson has found a nice second career training players of all ages. He famously trained Christian Pulisic during his off-season and we told you a few days ago (via linking a story in Lion Links) that he would be working with Orlando City striker Dom Dwyer and Orlando Pride forward Sydney Leroux. Well, now we have visual evidence.
Top session with @eddie_johnson7 this man has real passion for his work! see you Monday
A post shared by Dom Dwyer (@ddwyer14) on Nov 9, 2018 at 7:08am PST
Time to get back in it! Thank you @eddie_johnson7 for sharing your work with us! @freekickcenter is our new spot!
A post shared by Sydney Leroux Dwyer (@sydneyleroux) on Nov 9, 2018 at 10:39am PST
It's nice to see soccer's power couple staying sharp and looking to improve so soon after the end of their respective seasons.
U.S. U-20s Win Group A at Concacaf Championship
The U-20 USMNT advanced to the next stage of the U-20 Concacaf Championship after winning Group A last night with a 7-0 victory over Suriname in Bradenton. Alex Mendez and Ayo Akinola each scored a brace in the match.
The tournament now moves into a second group stage, where the winner of each of the two remaining groups will advance to the 2019 U-20 World Cup, which will be held in Poland.
The US will play Honduras and either Haiti, Costa Rica or Saint Lucia, with that stage beginning on Tuesday.
FC Cincinnati Expansion Draft Details Released with Off-Season Calendar
Major League Soccer released its annual off-season calendar yesterday with all of the various draft dates. We already know the SuperDraft will be Jan. 11 in Chicago, but now we know when in December the MLS Expansion Draft, Waiver Draft, and two stages of the Re-Entry Draft will take place. Click the link above for the details. FC Cincinnati may select up to five players on Dec. 11 from the pool of eligible MLS players and each club may lose only one player.
Eric Wynalda Loses Home to Ventura Fire
The fires in California are no joke and our thoughts are with everyone who is in harm's way or who have homes in the area. Former USMNT star and current Las Vegas Lights coach Eric Wynalda had his house destroyed, including many irreplaceable mementos of his playing and coaching days. Thankfully Eric has his health, but you've got to feel for someone who has lost so many memories in the forms of photos, jerseys, etc.
Wynalda said they received an alert on their phones about 12:30 a.m. of a voluntary evacuation. His wife decided to leave then, loading their kids into the car with jewelry, important documents and four suitcases of clothes.
Wynalda said he'd be right behind them and began packing clothes into a smaller sedan. At about 3 a.m., he went upstairs and saw decades worth of soccer memorabilia — jerseys from a career that took him to the 1987 NCAA championship game with San Diego State, to Germany's Bundesliga, to scoring the first goal in Major League Soccer history, to being the U.S. national team's all-time leading scorer, to three World Cups, to international all-star games, to several stints as a TV analyst and now to coaching.
By 4 a.m. he got a text from a friend who informed him he was watching Wynalda's house burn on the local news. Man, that suuuuuuuucks.
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What do you think of this conceptual home Orlando City kit?
ORLANDO CITY HOME CONCEPT: thoughts? @OrlandoCitySC @adidas @TheManeLand @OrlandoLionsDen @IronLionFirm @PhilHecken pic.twitter.com/Q54lqOnJOg
— EJ-Manuel Miranda (@EJManuelMiranda) November 10, 2018
Former Orlando City forward and SuperDraft selection Hadji Barry had an outstanding USL season and it caught the eye of his national team. Congrats to Hadji.
Wow! What a feeling... Such an honor to get my first national team call Up to represent my beloved country Dreams really do come true! Go Syli #AllahIsGreat #SoccerIsLife #HB92 #224
A post shared by Hadji Barry (@hbarry_13) on Nov 9, 2018 at 1:41pm PST
Didier Drogba announced on Twitter that he wasn't going to retire after his Phoenix Rising FC lost the USL title Thursday evening to Louisville City FC. Much like the way he plays, he did it like a boss.
Retirement ♂??? pic.twitter.com/tMVfsh0SFQ
— Didier Drogba (@didierdrogba) November 9, 2018
Italy announced the squad that will be playing the United States Men's National Team in a Nov. 20 friendly. After reading who made the squad, I'm in the mood for lasagna. Also, Kevin Lasagna has one of the all-time great names.
The Portland Timbers would like you to know that they were just excited about penalties and it wasn't at all that they thought they advanced on away goals after extra time or anything. Honest!
Those born on this date include Martin Luther (1483), inventor of the flush toilet George Jennings (1810) — seriously, thank you George! — actor Richard Burton (1925), Jaws sheriff Roy Scheider (1932), ELP bassists/guitarist/vocalist Greg Lake (1947), former college football coach Les Miles (1953), film director Roland Emmerich (1955), writer Neil Gaiman (1960), Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy (1963), actor/comedian Tracy Morgan (1968), former Arsenal/Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann (1969), Grey's Anatomy actress Ellen Pompeo (1969), and Justified star Walton Goggins (1971).
That's all my time for today. Enjoy your weekend, folks!


TROY — Three inmates are facing felony charges for reportedly using another inmate's identification and money to make personal phone calls in August, including one suspect who attempted to make over a hundred personal calls.
Devin A. White, 19, of Piqua; Austin W. Schwartz, 22, of Greenville; and Jeremy A. McInturff, 35, of Union each reportedly used the same inmate's account to make phones while incarcerated in the Miami County Jail, according to Miami County Municipal Court records.
White attempted 98 phone calls, but only three of them were connected. White was charged with three counts of fifth-degree felony identity fraud and three counts of first-degree misdemeanor theft on Aug. 10 and was in Miami County Municipal Court on Tuesday for a pretrial conference. A time waiver was filed by defendent.
This was also reportedly the fourth time that White had used someone else's account to make phone calls, prompting jail staff to segregate White from the other inmates due to other inmates wanting to harm White for stealing from them.
Schwartz attempted to make five phone calls, but only two of those calls were completed. Schwartz was charged with two counts of fifth-degree felony identy fraud and two counts of first-degree misdemeanor theft on Aug. 10 and also appeared in Miami County Municipal Court this week.
McInturff, who is no longer incarcerated in the Miami County Jail, reportedly made 11 phone calls on the victim's account. McInturff was charged with six counts of fifth-degree felony identity fraud and four counts of first-degree misdemeanor theft. McInturff is scheduled to be arraigned on Sept. 11.
White is continuing to be held in the jail on a total bond of $4,500, and Schwartz is continuing to be held in the jail on a total bond of $5,000.
A Troy woman received probation this week for reportedly striking two officers during her arrest in June.
Misty M. Kraus, 43, of Troy, was sentenced to one year of probation, a fine, and suspended jail time for second-degree misdemeanor obstructing official business, amended down from fourth-degree felony assault, in Miami County Municipal Court on Tuesday.
Troy police responded in reference to a disturbance in the area of Branford and Amesbury roads on June 17 at approximately 4:15 a.m. While Kraus was being taken into custody for a domestic incident, she attempted to harm herself and the officers involved, according to Troy police reports. Kraus swung her body and later her head against a police cruiser, at which point two officers stuck their arms in between her head and the police cruiser to limit the blow on her head, according to reports. Kraus then struck their arms. Kraus also reportedly attempted to strike one of the patrol officers with her handcuffed hands and then bite one of the patrol officers.
One of the officers tripped Kraus to the ground, where they held her in place until a medic arrived. Kraus was treated at Upper Valley Medical Center prior to being incarcerated in the Miami County Jail until the following day.
Jeremy L. Gilliam, 37, of Arcanum, was originally charged with fourth-degree felony theft in connection with a package being stolen from UPS on Industry Park Drive in Piqua on Aug. 24 at 7:40 a.m. Gilliam was found guilty of an amended charge of first-degree misdemeanor theft and was sentenced to two years of probation, a fine, and suspended jail time.
• Edward D. Kuykendall, 50, of Piqua, received 180 days in jail for first-degree misdemeanor theft. Kuykendall was originally charged in connection with a report of a male subject being found naked on the floor of a bathroom at Walmart in Piqua on Aug. 11 at 5:30 p.m. It was determined the subject had stolen property from the business.
• Myriah C. McKay, 28, of Alcoa, Tenn., received suspended jail time and a fine for first-degree misdemeanor possession of drugs, amended down from fifth-degree felony possession of drugs.
• Thomas E. Maxon, Jr., 21, of Troy, received one year of probation, a fine, and suspended jail time for fourth-degree misdemeanor disorderly conduct, amended down from first-degree misdemeanor assault.


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Social media ads represent an innovative new method for reaching your audience. Whether you're advertising on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn, a smart and comprehensive online marketing strategy will examine the unique strengths of each network to maximize return on investment.
The numbers certainly support this notion. A recent study by Mediabrix found that social media represented the method that most successfully met surveyed business's digital marketing objectives. Similarly, the study reviewed recent online marketing usage and once again social media led the way. It's quickly gaining traction as one of the most trusted marketing avenues available.
Why does social media advertising work so well? Much of it has to do with the specialized targeting inherent with each platform's unique features. For example, Facebook ads offer segmentation far more specific than Google's AdWords program. This is because Facebook's network is based on user profile information, not just search history and meta data. Similarly, Twitter advertising allows targeted exposure to a dedicated audience, and when presented with smart ad copy/call to action, a highly effective ad can simply look like a popular tweet.
Of course, just using social media advertising doesn't guarantee results. The difference is that social media platforms offer tools to help advertisers maximize the capabilities of their format and userbase. This creates opportunities to fine-tune targeting, but you definitely have to put in the effort to get there. Similarly, just using social media advertising without a well rounded strategy (e.g. strategically created content, email marketing, etc.) severely limits your potential, so be sure to make it part of your plan rather than your only plan.
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At times, a couple may want to maintain the marital status for religious reasons, or because of insurance needs, adverse tax consequences, or for any other reason. If you believe legal separation is a better option for you, Quinn & Dworakowski will assist you with the issues of support, custody and division of property and other assets associated with legal separation.
Q. How is a legal separation different from a dissolution of marriage?
A. For all practical purposes, there are very similar. They follow the same legal process - in both proceedings a petition must be filed and personally served, temporary and final orders, including child custody and visitation, may be issued by the court, and the division of assets and debts can occur. One of the big difference between legal separation and dissolution of marriage is that legal separation is reversible, meaning that if the parties wish to do so they may return to their married status by simply informing the court they wish to do so. Conversely, after a divorce decree is entered, there is no turning back. Parties who once again wish to be married to each must start anew. Another difference is that the parties cannot remarry while legally separated.
Generally, once the relationship collapses most parties want to cut all ties and chose the dissolution option. Some parties, however, go the legal separation route for various reasons: 1-there is possibility of reconciliation down the road; 2- the parties religious beliefs that prohibit divorce; and 3- financial reasons may also come into play, for example, must, if not all employers will drop coverage of the non-employee spouse following divorce. Also, many military benefits available to a spouse are terminated following divorce.
Q. Does a separation protect me from the debts of my spouse?
A. Yes, legal separation will protect you from debts acquired after the separation. Keep in mind, however, that any debts acquired during the marriage, but prior to the separation, are presumed to be community debt, for which both parties are responsible. It is important to note that while the community assets are to be separated equally between the parties, there is no such requirements regarding community debts, and the court may order one party to reimburse a bigger portion of the community debt.
Q. Do I need to go the court to separate from my spouse?
A. In order to be legally separated, the courts must be involved. A petition must be filed along with other paperwork so that a court has jurisdiction to issue an order on the separation. Without a court order, the parties are not "legally separated," but merely separated. Keep in mind that with the help of an attorney, you may be able to avoid having to personally appear in court. The divorce attorneys at Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP can assist you in your legal separation action.
Q. Can I draft a separation agreement without a lawyer?
A. Yes. The law does not require a lawyer draft a separation agreement and the parties are free to agree to whatever terms they deem appropriate. Keep in mind, however, that separation agreements frequently involve such complex issues as child custody, support, division of assets, date of separation, and therefore have far reaching consequences and implications. So while one may legally draft a separation agreement without legal representation, it is generally considered unwise to do so.
Q. Does a legal separation prevent a decree of dissolution (divorce) in the future?
A. No. a legal separation does not prevent a subsequent divorce decree. At any time, either party is free to file a petition requesting dissolution of the union, thereby ending the legally separation status.
Q. Is legal separation required before a divorce decree can be granted?
A. No. Legal separation is not required prior to dissolution. In fact, most parties do not get separated prior to filing a dissolution action but immediately file for dissolution.
Q. Can I still get support if we separate?
A. Absolutely. Legal separation offers the same remedies and options as a dissolution of marriage action.
Q. Does health insurance coverage continue after a separation?
A. Yes. Generally, health insurance coverage can continue following a legal separation. In fact, one of the most common reasons for choosing legal separation over dissolution of marriage is because is allows the non-employee spouse to continue receiving health insurance coverage.
Q. If my former spouse and I have been apart for several years without filing any kind of papers, are we still married?
A. Absolutely. Until a court issues an order stating you are no longer married, you remain legally married.
Q. Does a legal separation have any benefits?
A. While dissolution of marriage is typically the preferred route, there are couples who choose to legally separate because of certain specific benefits it carries. For example, legal separation is reversible, meaning that if the parties wish to do so they may return to their married status by simply informing the court they wish to do so. Conversely, after a divorce decree is entered, there is no turning back. Parties who once again wish to be married to each must start anew.
Other benefits include compliance with religious doctrine, as well as financial reasons such as the ability to continue receiving health insurance coverage by the other party's employer, and spousal military benefits. Our attorneys at Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP can advise you as to whether legal separation is right for you.


There is no single standard of beauty, but most people don't include facial moles as a part of it. Maybe Cindy Crawford would disagree with that, but few others!
Human skin is known for its ability to grow a variety of what are called lesions. These consist of moles, freckles, skin tags, benign lentigines, and seborrheic keratoses. When they get in the way or make you self-conscious, Dr. Beaty uses his facial plastic surgery expertise to remove them with minimal or no visible scarring.
Moles are a part of just about everyone's skin — the average person has between 10 and 40 moles! Moles can grow anywhere on the skin and are usually brown or black. Most moles develop in early adulthood over the first 30 years of a person's life.
Moles occur when melanocyte cells (responsible for skin color) grow in clusters rather than being spread throughout the skin. Due to their pigment relationship, some moles darken with sun exposure, during the hormonal teenage years, and during pregnancy.
Over time, those moles change. Some will develop hairs. Others will become more raised or change color. Others will disappear.
The most moles are simply hanging out and are harmless. Occasionally a mole changes color, height, size, or shape. That's when you need to get it checked. Cancerous growths also usually form after age 30, while moles usually form well before then.
It is rare for a mole to turn into melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer. However, people with more than 50 miles are more likely to develop melanoma. Plus, in sunny Georgia, it's always a good idea to stay alert for melanoma, even with your moles!
It itches, oozes, or bleeds.
If you have any of the above warning signs, or if your mole is simply becoming an irritation (such as on your bra strap line), call Dr. Beaty at 678-374-6372. He can remove it quickly and easily.


This thesis introduces the basic principle of operation for electric vehicle. Through analysing its impact on environment and combining the reality and application, making a prospect concerning electric vehicles' sales market.
In introduction of operative principle for electric vehicle, firstly are all vehicles' types illustrated. Then through examples, its necessary components and automation control system are explained.
In aspect of environment, real explanations and examples are given which indicate the benefits of electric vehicles.
The last part is about the markets of electric vehicles. The whole marketing segmentation is analysed by its beneficiary, utilization rate all over the world, also including PESTLE and competition analysis.


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HOLD ON TIGHT AS DANIEL SANDERS PULLS NO PUNCHES IN EPISODE SEVEN OF GASGAS DIRT
Daniel Sanders
RALLY HOT SHOT SHARES HIS INSPIRING STORY IN THIS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW.
With the 2022 Dakar Rally just weeks away, we figured it was the perfect time to sit Daniel Sanders down in front of the GASGAS Dirt cameras to find out what makes our all-in rally racer tick!
Sure, he's a super-fast desert speedster, but we wanted to know all the juicy details about how and where his dirt biking passion started, and how he ended up making it as a professional motorcycle racer. Telling it exactly as it is, Sanders' unfiltered story is most definitely a must watch. Check it out.
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Daniel Sanders tells all for GASGAS Dirt episode seven
Rally ace details every step of his diverse career racing dirt bikes
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Leaving home in Australia to travel the world racing dirt bikes is the dream of many young riders, and Sanders is no exception. Embracing every opportunity that's been thrown his way, while living life to the absolute fullest, Sanders initially enjoyed an illustrious national enduro career before claiming outright victory at the ISDE in 2019.
Then, in the autumn of 2020, Chucky headed to Europe to pursue a new challenge – rally racing! It's safe to say that he's a fast learner, earning a stunning fourth-place finish at the 2021 Dakar Rally before securing an impressive third overall in the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship. Not bad at all for a true rally rookie.
We really couldn't have picked a better time to sit down with Daniel, what with the 2022 Dakar looming large on the horizon. The world's biggest offroad race is now just weeks away and with a renewed focus, and a pretty unique race strategy, the 27-year-old lines up ready to battle for the win against the best in business!
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Centuries of Study Show That Chinese Medicine Herbs Are The Best For Correcting Erectile Dysfunction Complaints in Sugar Land, Texas
Traditional Chinese herbs are the most effective treatment for Erectile Dysfunction commplaints obtainable to the locals of Houston, Texas. 1000s of years of investigation, screening, and validated outcomes have really produced a system which has a quite deep impact in the body by fixing conditions at the source. Chinese herbal formulations are thoroughly developed treatments which are used, in addition to an educated consultation from a Master Chinese Herbalist, to target the primary organs and the body's networks which have slumped out of balance which triggers Erectile Dysfunction complaints.
There are a lot of misunderstandings about Chinese herbs in Houston, Texas.
There is a common belief that most of Chinese herbal formulas for Erectile Dysfunction complaints are best quess work done by the village wise man throughout the years. While very much knowledge has definitely been identified and developed by the Chinese Master Herbalist that dwelled in the town, that modest area of growth is paled by the extensive know-how that has certainly been found out by teams of Chinese Master herbalists and their total schools researching on Erectile Dysfunction formulas under the proclamation of the Emperor for many generations. Chinese herbal formulations have been devised to manage every one of the associated disorders, including Erectile Dysfunction problems, experienced by locals in Sugar Land and balanced to additionally get rid of any faint negative side effects that the formula may possibly produce. Sugar Land resident's health should be secured in a holistic method which is why it is imperative that consultation, formulation, and use recommendations be directed by a Chinese Master Herbalist or the body's harmony might be negatively affected.
Traditional Chinese herbs formulations for Erectile Dysfunction are safe…
due to the fact that active ingredients have been concentrated, normally by an extraction procedure, four to five times the concentration of regular food. Herbs at this level of concentration are more efficient, not overwhelming the body system and at the same time not triggering unfavorable negative effects or adverse reactions as seen in synthetic medications which are concentrated at levels of fifty to one hundred times.
As a Chinese Herbalist learns about specific herbs then progresses as a Chinese Master Herbalist to the design and manufacture of Chinese herbs for Erectile Dysfunction formulations which have a higher effect to energize, reduce swelling or balance more body parts in the restorative procedure. Seeking and discovering a seasoned herbalist with Chinese herbs knowledge is encouraged to avoid newbie errors and receive the best that Chinese herbs can provide. Though not as possibly harmful as artificial medications, imbalances can take place if produced wrongly. On the positive side, when Chinese herbs are applied with a comprehensive understanding of consultation and solution, Chinese herbs can release numerous physically captive sufferers in Sugar Land from discomfort and anchor homeostasis.
PMS, PMDD, PCOS, menopause, impaired circulation, infertility, impotence, diabetes, digestive function, energy, loss of weight, weight increase, pain, immunity, longevity, anxiety symptoms, melancholia, prostate, detoxify, respiratory system, heartburn, heart, flu and similar contagions, melancholia, bowel irregularity, diarrhea, strength and a lot more.
Chinese Herbs Influence on Erectile Dysfunction and the Different Constitutions
The various sorts of Chinese herbs can impact the operations of the body with a wide variety of results. An effective Master of Chinese herbs understands the impact of an herb on the human body, concerning Erectile Dysfunction complaints. For instance, when somebody has a hot natured constitution or body type, the Chinese herbs formula advocated necessitates to infuse cool or cold. Moreover, if a certain person struggles with a cold category syndrome (eg. queasiness, IBS) then the herbs to be taken in really should be warming. And then it follows, with a hot constitution imbalance (eg. menopause, ringing in the ears) where the liver or stomach is actually getting too hot; the Chinese Herbs Master normally advises cooling herbs. In general, the objective here is neutralize an off balanced condition, such as Erectile Dysfunction with beneficial, focusing herbs moving the individual to a neutral or a robust state.
The Application of Chinese Herbs for Erectile Dysfunction
complaints have been researched and the outcomes observed for 1000s of years. The utilization of Chinese herbs is well recorded for their specified impact on the body's organs. In particular, a well qualified master herbalist will know which organ, the connections to other organs, and at what point along those channels the herbs will affect.
Below are general Chinese Herbs typically utilized by a Chinese Herbs Master:
American Ginseng, Chinese Scullcap, Licorice, Shiitake, Asian Ginseng, Corydalis, Ligustrum, Fo-ti, Astragalus, Dong Quai, Maitake, Chinese Ginger, Bitter Melon, Eleuthero, Reishi, Ginkgo biloba, Bupleurum, Green Teas, Schisandra and Longan fruit. There are many, many more.


With the recent announcement of CS6 Production Premium, we are pleased to announce that all Precomposed templates are 100% compatible with the new version of the Adobe Creative Suite.
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Many significant performance improvements have been made to Encore that you will certainly notice right away. Importing assets, pick-whipping, timeline scrolling, and h.264 and mpeg2 video decoding have all been improved for a much better experience using the program.
There are other improvements and additions, but the ones listed above seemed to be the most relevant. Sadly, seamless Blu-ray menu playback has not been fixed yet (the biggest complaint by Encore users). However, we are working closely with the Adobe Encore engineers to address this asap, possibly in an update patch.


The Nautilus Belle Amie is one of the best luxury liveaboards plying the Pacific waters off Mexico, in two of the world's great dive destinations - Socorro Island (famed for mantas and a mere ten types of shark), and Guadalupe for great white sharks.
The 135ft Belle Amie was custom built for divers in 2005, and she is the most spacious in her class of liveaboard, with four decks in total and a wide beam, making her unusually stable. On board, the Sun Deck features a bar, a hot tub, a barbecue and large partially shaded area equipped with comfortable sunloungers. One level down, the Upper Deck is home to the six superior suites with full size double beds and en suite bathrooms with showers. Down another level on the Main Deck are a further two premium suites, the largest cabins on board, with queen size beds and en suite bathrooms with double sinks and showers. The Main Deck is also home to a huge dive deck with individual dive stations that leads through to a kitchen area for hot drinks and water, the on-board dining room, a lounge and well-stocked bar. Finally, the Lower Deck is home to eight comfy single or double staterooms and one bunk stateroom for four guests on tighter budgets. Unlike on many boats, even the lowest category rooms have external windows or portholes.
Aside from the facilities, another facet that sets Belle Amie apart is the quality of the service. The staff are extremely friendly, helpful and attentive, whether providing post-dive water and slices of orange or helping guests remove dive equipment and offering round homemade cookies in the lounge. Meanwhile, the on-board chefs provide a constant stream of wholesome and very tasty meals, including both Mexican specialities and international classics. The divemasters and boat boys are also an impressive team, with the boat boys manoeuvring the inflatable ribs to pick up divers in the occasional strong currents, and the divemasters proving highly professional beneath the waves and fun and informative back on board.
Louisa and Amy are our Socorro Island experts and as seasoned travellers they have the inside track on the most memorable adventures.


We are proud to be able to regulary offer most our M.A. students both funding and career training through positions as Graduate Teaching Assistants. Teaching assistants typically teach at .25 FTE and are entitled to the benefits of this position including partial tuition remisision, health insurance, and salary.
Graduate Teaching Assistants in Classics most commonly work in conjunction with a professor to support larger lecture-based courses. Duties for such positions often include holding office hours, grading student work, conducting administrative tasks and participating in regular meetings with fellow GAT's and the supervising professor. GAT's may also be invited to give guest lectures or hold review sessions. In some courses, students may be tasked with running discussion or break-out sections in which they meet with students in smaller groups and lead them through class discussions or hands-on activities.
Graduate Teaching Assistants also teach several sections of Latin each year. Under the supervision of the Basic Latin Program Director, each Latin Teaching Assistant is responsible for her/his own section (4 hours per week) of Elementary (i.e. 100 level) or Intermediate (i.e. 200 level) Latin. The Department currently uses Lingua Latina in elementary Latin, and students read selections from Livy's Ab Vrbe Condita (and other prose authors) and Vergil's Aeneid in the third and fourth semesters, respectively. Graduate students interested in teaching in the Latin Program should contact the Director of the Basic Latin Program. There are sometimes opportunities for Graduate Teaching Assistants to teach intermediate Greek, usually in the spring semester, and usually focused on Homeric Greek. Graduate Students interested in teaching Greek should contact the Director of Graduate Studies. During the semesters in which they are teaching Greek or Latin, Graduate Teaching Assistants must enroll in a 500-level (graduate) course in that language and participate in weekly pedagogical and curriculum coordination meetings.
Acceptance into the M.A. program in Classics does not guarantee an offer of a GAT position, nor is working in a GAT position a requirement of the program. Working as a GAT is, however, a valuable opportunity for professional development, especially for those interested in a teaching career (inside or outside of the academy).