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Emmy the Great
Interview by Holly Grigg-Spall
Images by Jan Willem Dikkers
"I began my career in an abundant time for folk-influenced
London artists. One day I'd love to sit down
and write about how that came about and the circumstances
—Emmy The Great and bands that led to it happening." — Emmy The Great
Emma Lee Moss was born in Hong Kong and moved to London, England with her family as a child. She took the name Emmy the Great in 2006 and subsequently released her debut album First Love which the New York Times ranked at #7 in a list of the best albums of 2009. In 2011 she released her second album Virtue and then This is Christmas with Tim Wheeler from Ash. She is also a writer for Vice and the UK Observer and Guardian newspapers.
TIM WHEELER
Northern Irish Tim Wheeler is the songwriter, vocalist and guitarist for Ash, which also includes Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray. NME counts their 1996 album "1977" as one of the best albums of all time and Q magazine named Ash as one of top five bands to see before you die. In November 2014, Wheeler released his first solo album, Lost Domain, regarding his father's battle with dementia.
The British folk band of Charlie Fink as songwriter, vocalist and guitarist. The band's early records featured vocals by Laura Marling. Noah and the Whale has released four albums, and Fink writes and directs short films to accompany each release.
British singer-songwriter Laura Marling has been nominated for the Mercury Music Prize for three of her four albums. I Speak Because I Can made NME's list of best albums of all time. She currently lives in Silver Lake.
TOM FLEMING
Bassist for British band Wild Beasts, who have released four albums. Two Dancers was nominated for a Mercury Music Prize and featured on many 2009 'best albums of the year' lists.
An LA-based Swedish composer & producer known for his work on sitcoms Community and New Girl, his score for the film Fruitvale Station, and producing the rock group Haim's debut EP.
British author whose number9dream and Cloud Atlas were shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Cloud Atlas was adapted into a 2012 film starring Tom Hanks and Halle Berry.
American novelist and short story writer Jennifer Egan won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction for her 2011 novel A Visit from the Goon Squad.
American singer-songwriter Conor Oberst, formerly of Bright Eyes, now performs as a soloist and runs two record labels, Saddle Creek Records and Team Love Records.
John Prine is an American folk singer-songwriter active since the 1970s. He has been influential to many musicians, including Bob Dylan. His most recent album Singing Mailman Delivers, was released in 2009.
The Knife is a Swedish electronica duo of siblings Karin Dreijer Andersson and Olof Dreijer. They rarely do interviews and often perform wearing masks.
British singer-songwriter Emma-Lee Moss (aka Emmy the Great) recently moved from London to Los Angeles to work on her latest EP and album. With three albums behind her (including a Christmas collaboration with Tim Wheeler of Ash), Emmy's music is born out of the British anti-folk movement that also formed Mumford and Sons, Noah and the Whale, and Laura Marling.
The first single from the new EP, titled "S" and out January 27th on Bella Union, will be the dreamy "Swimming Pool" (listen here) featuring Tom Fleming from Wild Beasts.
Holly Grigg-Spall: So, first up, you're now living in Silver Lake, Issue's neighborhood, what brought you over here from London?
Emma Lee Moss: I was working with a producer who lived in Silver Lake, and when I came over for the first time I arranged to stay with some friends from London who had moved out to LA. When I got there I found out that they all lived within a short walk of each other, and then one of my best friends moved out to LA and ended up living on the same street. In the end the decision to move was just a question of not leaving.
HGS: Are you planning any LA gigs in the near future?
ELM: Definitely, it's been a while since I toured and I'm looking forward to doing this thing that is usually such a big part of my life, in this city that has come to feel like home.
HGS: Who have you collaborated with on the new EP and album? Have you done a lot of the work—the writing, recording—in LA?
ELM: So much has gone into the making of these songs that sometimes I can't remember everyone who has worked on them or been a part of the process. The core group of people are such an intimidatingly talented lot that sometimes I cannot believe I even know them, let alone get to work with them. I've worked a lot with Ludwig Goransson, who is basically the person who brought me here.
Then there's a producer in London, Dave McCracken, who has overseen this project from the very beginning when I would bring him scrappy ideas on iPhone. He came out to LA for a couple weeks and we lived in a (for real) haunted treehouse overlooking the Silver Lake reservoir.
Neil Comber is a genius mixer who has been a huge part of the process, and I've been really lucky to be able to bounce ideas and get encouragement from Leo Abrahams, who is one of my favorite guitarists on earth and a really talented producer as well. We also have guest musicians on the songs who blow me away.
"When I came out here,
it was weird, like
the story of the album
was here and I'd somehow
known it all along."
— Emmy The Great
HGS: I got to have a first listen of your new music at your music video shoot in Silver Lake—the songs seem to be somewhat California-influenced. Would you say that's true?
ELM: Yes, definitely. The first song I wrote for the album was before I even came out to LA and it was about dreaming of the desert, but at that time I had no plans to visit California. Then when I came out here, it was weird, like the story of the album was here and I'd somehow known it all along.
HGS: You started out in the anti-folk movement in London, what do you feel brought about that feeling and style at that time?
ELM: I began my career in an abundant time for folk-influenced London artists. One day I'd love to sit down and write about how that came about and the circumstances and bands that led to it happening, cause I think about it all the time. I think it comes down to two or three albums coming out of America at the time, and a couple of London bands that had a lot of influence.
HGS: You have a column about books at WeLoveThisBook.com—what are you enjoying right now? And lyrically, who are you inspired by?
Right now I'm reading The Thousand Autumns of Jacob De Zoet by David Mitchell, because one of the characters is in his new book The Bone Clocks, and I like how Mitchell reuses characters and reinforces his universe. In the last few years I've been inspired by Jennifer Egan's writing, especially Visit From the Goon Squad and her short stories collection Emerald City. They're so palatable and full of ideas, they spark off songs for me, definitely.
HGS: What's your favorite gig you've seen in LA so far? Do you have a favorite LA music venue?
ELM: Ah! There are so many stunning venues, it's ridiculous. The Greek is a special experience. I saw John Prine and Conor Oberst there in October and kept looking up at the stars and forgetting they were real. I also loved watching The Knife at Coachella.
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Sharing this Very Berry + Cacao Nib Smoothie with you that I blended up this morning! Loaded with blueberries, raspberries & strawberries this smoothie is full of beautifying, cancer fighting antioxidants & phytonutrients to help block those beauty stealing free radicals + keep your skin hydrated, youthful & beautiful for that coveted healthy glow from within! Compared to other fruits, berries are lower in sugar, full of fiber + have a high water content to keep you full longer.
I prefer to actually eat fresh berries rather than blend them up so I used, organic frozen berries for this smoothie + raw cacao nibs & unsweetened, vanilla almond milk. Super easy to make just toss everything in the blender, hit the button & enjoy!


My game preview reflects slightly upon last year's "nightmare" of a game when San Jose State lost in triple overtime to Navy and speaks of the Spartans' hope for this game to more closely resemble the 2012 game in Annapolis. Take a gander at the fact box with the unofficial injury report.
In the middle of the week, I had an update on the status of left guard Jeremiah Kolone, who mearly sprained his MCL and didn't suffer the dreaded torn ACL when he was injured Saturday against Wyoming. I started the week writing, among a couple other things, about the tribute planned this weekend for former SJSU star David Quessenberry.
The Spartans will take the field today under the direction of the reigning Mountain West offensive player of the week Joe Gray. Random thought that came up last night: there's a decent chance Gray returns next year as the conference's top returning quarterback. I can't think of an underclassmen who is better.
Here's the depth chart that opened the week. I'll have an updated one posted shortly, although for now I can say that RB Limihai Hifo isn't on the trip. I have a pretty good indication of the reason, but I won't post it until I have extra confirmation.
Finally, here's a link to five questions of Wagner's that I answered. You can of course see the post below or click here for Wagner's five answers to my questions.


3Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 44But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 45That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. 46For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? 47And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? 48Be ye therefore perfect(can be translated "complete" or "whole"), even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.


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Sarah de Rijcke
Professor of Science, Technology, and Innovation Studies
Responsible Research Culture: Practicing what we preach at CWTS
July 20, 2021 • CWTS development •	5	min read
CWTS prepares for a new phase in its organization. In our new strategy, we aim to put our values first. A value-based strategy is the cornerstone of a well-functioning, positive research culture. Through open dialogue sessions we started to further shape this culture.
At CWTS, we have substantial expertise in research evaluation, including academic careers, institutional evaluation, journal evaluation, university rankings, responsibility and engagement, and open science. We regularly reach out to share our knowledge and foster good practice. But do we also 'practice what we preach'? Are we doing enough to foster an appreciative working culture, to harbour a safe space, and to promote open dialogues? How about vitality in career perspectives, promoting wellbeing, and rewarding activities that improve the research environment and serve a wider societal context? Which building blocks for a responsible recognition and reward system are missing?
Our internal working group on Recognition and Reward[1] recently asked organizational expert Freerk Wortelboer to host small-scale dialogue sessions with the entire CWTS staff. In small groups, colleagues shared their views and experiences with recognition and reward mechanisms within academia and at CWTS. Last month, the institute gathered online to discuss the harvest of these sessions and to brainstorm about ways forward.
In preparing my introduction for that session, I went on a short trip down memory lane. I started to reminisce about when I came to CWTS ten years ago – straight out of a postdoc position in Amsterdam. I quite vividly remember what the institute looked like in terms of the type of research, the type of contract work, and the demographics of its staff. This composition had served the institute and company well, but there was also room for - and a need for - change. With Paul Wouters as director, CWTS developed a broader ambition in diversifying its approach and staff.
At the time, I was part of a broader influx of new staff tasked with developing new research lines with existing staff. The institute grew and diversified by hosting more people with different cultural, methodological, and disciplinary backgrounds. Collaborations were extended to other areas of research and innovation. More people started to share the responsibility of leading the institute and mentoring early-career colleagues. Several thriving teams now work on sophisticated data curation, the LeidenMadtrics blog, and the Leiden ranking. Colleagues in the company part of CWTS developed a wider range of services – including qualitative approaches - for our consultancy fueled by the new research lines. We now cover a diverse range of topics through a host of different projects and activities and do so with a large group of local, national, and international colleagues.
Although the efforts listed above show the intention to move towards a well-functioning research culture, some challenges are still here - as reflected by the outcomes of the dialogue sessions.
Below you see a drawing that Freerk Wortelboer drew up and that summarizes the 'prouds' (in green) and 'sorries' (in blue) on recognition and reward that were shared in the dialogue sessions.
To be honest, when we started the internal working group, I and the other group members had developed a rather analytical approach to internally assessing our own recognition and reward mechanisms. After our first institute-wide team meeting on this project, colleagues reminded us that the topic is also emotionally charged. We were asked to acknowledge this in our approach, and rightly so! After some consideration, our group opted for a form that reflects what we hope to do more of internally: to provide a psychologically safe space to speak up and share views directly with colleagues (rather than, e.g., only sharing confidentially in a one-to-one setting).
When I look at the drawing I feel all kinds of things, including satisfaction, recognition, and sorrow. But most of all I am grateful that this feedback is now on the table - from the accolades and praise to the struggles and the pain. Not only is this very important input for the further development of our staff and our organisation, but I also think we can take some pride in being able to do this together. I believe the willingness to engage also supports our initial idea for the new Knowledge Agenda that CWTS will develop in the run-up to 2023. As directors of CWTS, Ed Noyons, Ludo Waltman and I hope that this strategy will not solely be driven by content or by performance. We also want this to be a strategy driven by values. In a values-driven Knowledge Agenda, CWTS does not only commit to certain topics and themes, but also to culture-related policies and practices – as we started to do with e.g., our Open Science policy. In the spirit of these and other initiatives, these research culture-related policies and practices should be community sourced.
To me, this is what we have started to do at scale in the dialogue sessions. And this is what we should continue to pursue tomorrow, this week, this year, and beyond. Because this dialogue process is not, and should not be, a one-off, but something we should continuously spend time on. The budding experience with the dialogue sessions suggests that there is a basis to further strengthen an appreciative research culture: by meeting and discussing ideas, but increasingly also by fostering a safe space to share struggles, make mistakes, talk about things that need to change, and be transparent about things that cannot be changed too. This means that we should consider
creating a shared vision on the key elements of a value-based strategy (including open science, appreciative culture); recognizing all capabilities and contributions
developing a community-sourced strategy that we feel proud of; acknowledging and rewarding diversity and equality
exchanging ideas, listening, and understanding what the obstacles for change are; working together and building a community in which everyone is heard
monitoring and regularly evaluating how we are doing; scrutinizing the strategy as well as how people are doing
An important target is that in time, most - if not all - of our staff members feel supported in their development, both within the Centre and beyond. Not only as employees, but as human beings.
I would like to thank Carole de Bordes, Nees Jan van Eck, Tjitske Holtrop, Ingeborg Meijer, Mark Neijssel, Ed Noijons, Vincent Traag, and Ludo Waltman for valuable feedback on an earlier version of this blogpost.
[1] Members: Carole de Bordes, Tjitske Holtrop, Hungwah Lam, Ingeborg Meijer, Sarah de Rijcke, Vincent Traag
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The Three Elements of a Profit Margin
By Miranda Brookins
How to Figure a Gross Profit for a Grocery Store
How to Find the Gross Profit Margin
How Do I Calculate Return on Equity?
How to Calculate a Previous Day in Crystal Reports
How to Make a Profit Margin Formula in Excel
Companies are in business to generate profit, while creating favorable experiences for their customers. As a business owner, it is important to understand how to determine your company's profit margin, as it is a strong indicator of your company's financial standing. Profit margin shows companies how much money they make off of the sales they make to their customers. Companies should aim for a high profit margin, which can be determined using three elements.
The revenue your business generates is a part of the profit margin calculation you use to gauge your company's profitability. Revenue includes all the money your company makes as a result of selling products or services to your customers. For example, if you run a day spa and salon, calculate the revenue you make from hair styling and coloring services, manicures and pedicures, as well as facials and retail sales as revenue.
Your company's net income includes all revenue earned, less the costs you incur to create a product or provide a service. Some of these costs may include supplies, depreciation on equipment, materials to create the products you sell, rent, marketing expenses and salaries. It is also commonly referred to as the after-tax income.
The final element of profit margin is the way it is expressed. The equation for profit margin is net income divided by revenue. You should express the result of the equation as a percentage, which indicates which percentage of profit you generate on the revenue your company makes.
For an example of how profit margin is calculated, use the sales a day spa and salon generates. The day spa and salon generates a net income of $500,000, with gross sales of $750,000. Divide the net income of $500,000 by the revenue of $750,000, to get a profit margin of 67-percent.
Inc. Magazine: Profit Margin
http://www.inc.com/encyclopedia/net-income.html
Miranda Brookins is a marketing professional who has over seven years of experience in copywriting, direct-response and Web marketing, publications management and business communications. She has a bachelor's degree in business and marketing from Towson University and is working on a master's degree in publications design at University of Baltimore.
How to Find the Gross Margin With CGS and Sales Revenue
How to Figure a Profit Margin With Sales & Rent Revenue
What Does P/L Mean in Business?
How to Find a Profit Margin Ratio
How to Find Market Share by Sales Revenue
How to Calculate Total Revenue on a Financial Statement
How to Convert a JSP String Variable Character to Uppercase
How to Calculate the Break-Even Point in Operations Management
How to Calculate the Net Profit From Selling a Single Item
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Q: Show currently open folders in Explorer Navigation Pane for ease in saving files to the folder currently working on Is there any script, program, plugin or other that would allow me to save a file to another folder I currently have open on my system.
I work with files located in long folder structures. So I might be working on a project in a folder that is say 10 levels deep like: S://general/projects/2001/Set A/Project-0105/Stage 1/Concept/Revision A/Docs
I will be creating and saving various documents to that folder but each time I create a document and go to save it, the save dialogue box starts of at the default Documents Folder and I have to explore through all the folders to get to the location to save too. This can take a minute to do.
I know I can add a link to the folder in the quick access menu in the navigation pane of the save dialogue box however there are far too many folders I would want quick access too.
It would be so useful if Windows automatically showed all currently open folders in the navigation pane.

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 Adam Wolanin (1919–1987), US-amerikanisch-polnischer Fußballspieler
 Christian Wolanin (* 1995), US-amerikanisch-kanadischer Eishockeyspieler
 Craig Wolanin (* 1967), US-amerikanischer Eishockeyspieler

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A new short story by Ryan Sayles.
Let me speak of the winds.
As I arrived, the devil's breath hot and incinerating, pushes the gusts before me. A ring of heralds foretells my arrival. Torrents, scalding gales, broiling the specks of dust suspended in the unsuspecting air that I proclaim as my own.
Because they crave a god, I will become it. Because they crave something to dominate them, I will become it. As they need something to worship, so do I need something to worship me.
Let me speak of the light.
As my feet touched the earth, I spread my wings. Their brilliance pouring forth a vengeful glow so harsh and awe-inspiring it blinded all those who gazed upon it. They were smacked by the vehement hand of my divine righteousness. Pushed beyond their own fragility.
Because they cry out for an Almighty, I will rule them. Because they give their eyetooth for a divinity, I will shepard them. Love them with my stranglehold. We will become symbiotic.
Let me speak of purpose.
"Behold what we have created," they said with their exhausted, wild eyes. Dressed in lab coats. Even with me contained inside this cage, they quake. They quake because they know what they have made; how immortal and powerful I am. They backed away as I stood, clad in my armor. Rivets and hammered steel. Long months and hard nights, drawing boards and schematics. All these "geniuses" hidden away from mankind, given limitless supplies and tools to invent me. As if I needed them.
My nascence; a new era. It has begun with a single step.
Let me speak of beginnings.
Buried me stories beneath the earth. Automated gun turrets lurked in the corners. Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras stood witness in the halls. Two-foot thick doors set roll into place, sealing off my escape route if ever I were to leave against their will. Alarm klaxons. All the security measures in the world, all which will fail when I decide to tremble and vacate.
Every communication comes in and out on red-colored phones. They write my name down in a shaky script, stuff the papers inside a manila folder stamped TOP SECRET.
I shall give your family's deaths purpose.
On their knees miles away from me, they look in my direction and weep. Tears no doubt tinged with joy but also they mourn. Mourn because they were not quality. Not survivable in the wake of my coming. In their weakness, they have become a part of something bigger than themselves. Me.
My body is made of the same materials which mankind uses to cage its fears.
It is the same as a tiger is placed behind bars. It is the same as the mentally disturbed placed in neglected corners. It is the same as fears placed under bravado and lies. I am inside here. My hands, giant enough to grip the world. My feet, gargantuan enough to stomp out hope. My teeth, so monstrous that when they are bared, my snarl sets deafness upon all who hear.
"This was a mistake," they said.
But I know. I have always known. They think they do, but they do not.
They will spend their lives exalting me.
Let me speak of the fury.
As I bellowed, my rage shattered rocks into pebbles and stopped the beating hearts of lesser creatures. A shivering bass note dug into the brains of all living things and collapsed them. My radiance melted the flesh from millions.
Because they lust after a higher power, I have defined myself as such. Because they pine for something on a higher plane than they are, I have offered myself as such. Their empty lives, filled with my glory. I quiver at the realization they are all mine now.
Let me speak of the cloud.
As the mushroom blooms from the surface all around me, roiling with the expanding colors of the sun—I claim what is mine. That wall of recreation rushing forth, stretching from heaven to earth in one devouring consumption—it is righteous.
Because they require a display of my wrath, my might, my power, I send it forward. Because they are not fit to live, I eradicate them. Because they are not good enough for me, I will start anew. Go and join your lesser god, the one who still loves you. For I do not.
I am all that is left. I look down upon it, and say it is good.
Wow. A different style, and approach here, and I really, really, dig it. This is making me very stoked for the collection. Good stuff Ryan! Impressive.


I like to imagine that when primitive humans first desired to visually represent the world around themselves, the first mark that was made was a horizon line. This notion has always intrigued me, and I often consider how it might impact the intuitive way an artist constructs or thinks about paintings.
My current work is a manifestation of fields, horizon lines, objects, and spaces from the natural world around me. They are studies and reflections on what has been explored in paintings made before mine. The depth of the work is in composing spaces that are reflections of interesting elements in landscapes, interiors and artifacts in my environment – both natural and man-made. I am interested in creating a painting through which the viewer can navigate, while also suggesting colors and shapes that allude to the spaces and landscapes in which we live.
I am also deeply interested in the history and the process of painting as a part of the meaning and concept of my work. The contrast between contemporary life and a medium that connotes history, ancestry, space, and time is very exciting to me. I find this to be the most thrilling part of making paintings in this technologically advanced culture.
Elizabeth was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee. She has spent 15 years in Indiana and the mid-west exhibiting her work regionally and nationally and worked higher education as an instructor and administrator. She received her BA from Purdue University and MFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro as a Holderness Fellow. She currently lives and works in Houston, Texas where she continues to paint, exhibit her work, and teach.


By: Fr. Alan Hartway, C.PP.S. and Fr. Joe Nassal, C.PP.S.
May is Mary's month. Three feasts during this month are set aside for Mary: May 12, Mother of Mercy; May 24, Help of Christians; and May 31, the Visitation. Mary claims this month by the church from our European pagan ancestors, celebrating spring, fertility, and the earth mother with such things as flowers, dances, planting feasts, and maypoles. May 24 in particular commemorates the return of Pious VII to Rome in 1814 from his Napoleonic exile.
By the spirituality, of a Community I mean the sum total of the fundamental values given by the Founder as the special basis and feature of his foundation. I say fundamental values, not their practical applications and their consequences. In this study, therefore, we will speak exclusively of these values, abstracting from the applications and inferences made by St. Gaspar himself and by others after him. These latter will form the object of other studies and researches.


Age Gap Dating – Does it Even Matter?
Is it a problem for you in age gap dating with older or younger single? Perhaps the best answer is, "It depends."
Just like any relationship, there is no guarantee things will work out when you're dating a man who is much younger or much older than you. However, plenty of evidence suggests it CAN work out. Just look to Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore if you need a real-world example. You just have to keep a few things in mind so age difference doesn't become a problem with the men you date.
First, realize age gap dating is more of a factor when you're young than when you're old.
For example, let's talk about an 8 year age difference. If you're 20, obviously it would be wrong to date a man who was 12 (highly illegal) and might feel a little weird dating a man who was 28. However, if you're 35 dating a man who is 27 or a man who is 43, it's doesn't seem like such a big deal. The older you get, the less the age gap dating seems to matter.
Second, understand age difference problems can arise in making life decisions.
If you're still in college and dating an older man, is he willing to wait and support you in your career aspirations, or does he want you to settle down and marry him? If you're older and at the age of wanting to start a family, is he at an old enough age to even be thinking about commitment and marriage?
These are the types of scenarios where age difference in relationships with men can become a real problem. You have to decide what's most important to you in life because some challenging decisions will have to be made throughout the course of your relationship.
In terms of how you feel about your man and how he feels about you, age shouldn't matter. As they say, true love knows no bounds. If you connect on a deep level, then it really doesn't matter how big the age gap is between you and your man.
Just realize you will probably have different wants, needs, and desires in the relationship so communication will be absolutely critical to make sure both you and your partner are getting everything you need to be happy.
Also be prepared to have normal people judge age gap dating unfairly.
When people see a young woman with a much older man, they often think she is a gold digger who is just after his status and money. Likewise an older woman with a much younger man can be seen as a female with a strong sexual appetite who needs a young man to keep up with her and satisfy her. Next, now is the time to make a man fall madly in love with you regardless of age.
If you really want to create an intense desire in your man or girl that will make you utterly irresistible to him, then understand men in a way few women will ever know that will help you fulfill his every desire, become the sole focus of his affection, and make him fall head over heels in love with you by visiting the age gap dating review: AgeMatch.
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Mikaela Engell (ur. 1956 w Kopenhadze) – grenlandzka polityk. Od 2011 pełni funkcję wysokiego komisarza Grenlandii.

Przed objęciem urzędu pracowała w Ministerstwie Spraw Zagranicznych. Jest absolwentką Uniwersytetu Kopenhaskiego, który ukończyła w 1983 roku.

Jako wysoki komisarz Mikaela Engell jest członkinią Grenlandzko-Duńskiej Fundacji Kulturalnej.

Bibliografia

Absolwenci Uniwersytetu Kopenhaskiego
Ludzie urodzeni w Kopenhadze
Wysocy komisarze Grenlandii
Urodzeni w 1956


At Unicsoft, we embody learning and caring culture, attracting the best talent, who stay with us and our customers for years. That's how we live, learn, grow, and succeed together. We are motivated experts seeking out challenges. We look for partners, rather than just customers. We're aimed at building long-lasting business relationships based on mutual understanding and trust.


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Stock Market /
Uber shares plunge on stock market debut
Uber shares slid to close 7.6 per cent down on their first day of trading, as the highly anticipated share market listing failed to win over investors.
Boss Dara Khosrowshahi was among those who rang the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange to begin trading.
By the end of the session shares were at 41.51 US dollar below the company's listing price of $45.
On Thursday, Uber sold 180 million shares at $45 each, raising $8.1bn of cash and valuing it at $82.0 billion (£63bn)
Shares in the ride share company got off to a shaky start, opened trading at $42, and skidded to as low as $41.06 early on.
Uber is yet to make a profit and warned recently it may never do so.
Since its foundation in 2009, the company has lost about $9 billion.
Mr Khosrowshahi tried to reassure investors disappointed by the falling share price on its market debut.
"My reaction (to the share price) is if we build and build well, shareholders will be rewarded. We're certainly not measuring our success over a day, it really is over the years," Khosrowshahi said.
Uber had originally suggested a price range of $44-$50 for its share price listing, valuing the company at up to $120 billion.
Mr Khosrowshahi said the $45-a-share float price was influenced by the uncertainty in the global economic environment.
Shares will now trade under the symbol UBER, after the most anticipated US debut since Facebook in May 2012.
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick, who departed the chief executive role to make way for Mr Khosrowshahi after questions were raised about staff culture at the firm, was also present at the exchange for Uber's debut.
Investors are betting on Uber's growth prospects as it diversifies into several other sectors. As well as the original ride-hailing business, Uber is developing driverless cars and has a food delivery operation, Uber Eats.
Uber's stock price spluttered on its first day as a public company. Of course, the true test will not come in one trading day but in how it performs in the weeks ahead.
The biggest stock market debut in America in five years has raised questions about how companies like Uber should price their initial public offerings. A particular challenge for money losing tech start-ups.
Shares in Uber's chief rival, Lyft have disappointed since they made their stock market debut in March.
Keen to avoid that fate, Uber's underwriters priced shares at the low end of its $44-50 price range. But that was still perhaps not conservative enough.
No doubt firms like WeWork and Slack will be taking notes as they prepare to make their stock market debuts in the coming weeks.
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Die Fledermaus – January 26-28, Monument National
Opera McGill presents
Patrick Hansen, Director of Opera McGill & Opera Studies, conductor and stage director
Stephen Hargreaves, Principal Coach
DIE FLEDERMAUS by Johann Stauss II
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Opera McGill marks 60 years of training, mentoring, and nurturing young artists with a celebratory season featuring a glittering production of Die Fledermaus, a beloved and lighthearted masterwork by Johann Strauss II. This glamorous new production is inspired by Klimt, featuring dramatic sets and costumes in black, white and gold. In celebration of Opera McGill's anniversary season, there will be cameo appearances from guests and alumni. Stage and music direction is by Patrick Hansen, who will conduct the McGill Symphony Orchestra. Die Fledermaus marks the first time in over 10 years that Opera McGill has moved to a new major Montreal venue, with performances taking place at the Monument National's Salle Ludger-Duvernay.
Running Time: 2 hours, 50 minutes including a 20 minute intermission at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Monument National Ludger-Duvernay Hall
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Champion System Pro Cycling Team — китайская велокоманда, созданная в 2010 году. По окончании сезона 2013 прекратила существование.

История
Первоначально команда создавалась под армянским флагом, но у федерации велоспорта этой страны не хватило средств на содержание команды, поэтому команда сменила прописку на китайскую. В 2011 году команда получила статус континентальной, в 2012 — профессиональной континентальной, что позволило ей выступить на гонках Мирового тура, в частности на Туре Пекина.

В конце 2013 года генеральный менеджер команды Эд Бимон заявил о закрытии проекта из-за его бесперспективности, поскольку команда лишена возможности участвовать в крупных гонках, а вынуждена сосредоточиться на Азиатском Туре UCI .

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  Чемпионат Канады — групповая гонка
  2013 (Захари Белл)

  Чемпионат Китая — групповая гонка
  2012 (Сюй Ган)

  Чемпионат Эстонии — групповая гонка
  2011 (Март Оявее)

  Чемпионат Ирландии — групповая гонка
  2013 (Мэттью Браммайер)

  Чемпионат Тайваня — групповая гонка
  2013 (Фэн Чун-Кай)

  Чемпионат Тайваня — индивидуальная гонка
  2013 (Фэн Чун-Кай)

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Within conservation science there is increasing recognition of the value of genetic data to support management decisions, however, scientists and managers with the skills and knowledge to apply population genetic theory to conservation practice are lacking. Within this arena, wildlife forensics is an exciting new field that is attracting increasing global attention in the fight against the illegal wildlife trade.


Hearing aids are life-changing health tech devices designed to treat varying degrees of hearing loss simply and effectively. Like any tech device, hearing aid prices can vary, so knowledge of what is available, how much they could cost, and why, is important if you're considering buying one for yourself or a loved one.
Hearing aid devices usually cost between $1,000 and $4,000 for a single unit. Models in the upper end of this price range will offer the most advanced features and promise the highest quality of sound. Nonetheless, the most expensive unit is not necessarily the best fit for you as this will be determined by your degree of hearing loss, personal preferences and lifestyle.
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While there is now more choice of style and fit than ever, it's true that hearing aid costs have increased over the past few years. All in all, these incredible listening devices will cost you quite a bit of money. This means it's especially important to make the right choice for your needs.
Hearing aid prices can seem high, but it's not just the model you're paying for; you can't exactly "install" them yourself.
Hearing aid costs should be understood not just as the price for a piece of health technology, but as the trade off for a full package of tech and medical support that improves your health and lifestyle.
Remember, this small piece of equipment is life-impacting. The total price represents an investment in your quality of life from enjoying the rich sounds of your favorite music, to communicating better with your family and friends.
Can Hearing Aids Be Less Expensive?
It is still possible to find a cheap hearing aid solution, but if you're shopping for hearing aid bargains, you'll need to be careful – the limitations of the cheapest solutions may mean you're wasting money, instead of spending a little more for a genuine benefit.
The best way to keep costs as low as possible is to speak to a professional to understand exactly where each cost is coming from and therefore which expenses are worthwhile for you. This will allow you to unbundle some expenses, choosing only what you want to pay for and potentially bringing down the cost. Hearing aids are also set to be even less expensive over the coming years, with improved technology and plans to make them available over the counter.
With the cost of hearing aids being so high, it's only reasonable that you'd be looking to cut costs when it's time to buy. While there are a few options that can help you keep the price down, make sure you do your research, as there are a lot of options out there that aren't designed to treat certain levels of hearing loss.
If you're looking for a cheap way to amplify sound, it is not through a "hearing aid" but through a Personal Sound Amplification Product (PSAP). However, these are not built for those with hearing loss and we do not recommend them.
While you might be tempted to buy the cheapest model you can find, beware. Personal sound amplification products (PSAP) can seem like an affordable alternative to an expensive hearing aid. However, these are not designed for the hearing impaired. These devices are designed for those with healthy hearing that simply want to improve it for recreational purposes.
It's important to remember that your hearing is not where you want to cut costs. Yes, the prices can get pretty high, but the difference between a PSAP and a bonafide hearing aid is dramatic, so make sure you have the right device for your needs.
With hearings aid prices as expensive as they are, you'd hope that they'd be covered by your health insurance provider. Unfortunately, this is hardly a given, as most providers have a long list of requirements to subsidize the cost of hearing aids, and they rarely cover the full cost, depending on your individual plan.
Hearing aids are also not covered by Medicare, although you may qualify for some benefits as a Medicare Advantage Plan member depending on your level of hearing loss. Medicaid, on the other hand, covers a few costs depending on the state you live in, which means you'll have to look up exactly what you qualify for before you buy.
Then there are programs and organisations which offer financial support for the purpose of purchasing hearing aids; such as Scholarship for the Hearing Impaired which is supported by the Traveler's Protective Association of America and Starkey's Hear Now program.
Veterans are offered a number of benefits, like free consultations, hearing devices, and follow-up appointments as long as they qualify- often focused on service-connected injuries and disabilities.
On more than one occasion, hearing aids have been described as tiny, ear-sized digital computers. With that much tech in such a small device, upkeep is incredibly important to making sure your hearing aid lasts the test of time. This shouldn't cost you much extra day-to-day, but will protect you from future fixing and/or replacement fees.
Many healthcare providers will offer hearing aid cleanings free of charge. However, if you don't have time to stop by the doctor's office every day to get your hearing aids cleaned, there are a few daily procedures you can go through to keep your device working flawlessly.
For one, cleaning your device with a soft, dry cloth can do wonders for the longevity of your hearing aid. Make sure to wipe off any ear wax or dust thoroughly, as they can contribute to the deterioration of the device. Additionally, keeping the device away from moisture is key to making sure your hearing aids last as long as possible.
Like any tech problem, catching it as early as possible is the best way to avoid having to replace it. With hearing aids, there are a few obvious problems to be aware of so you can get it fixed as soon as possible.
If any one of these problems is presenting itself, set an appointment with your healthcare provider to make sure your device is still in working order. Continuing to use a broken hearing aid is not advised, as it can further damage your ear as well as leaving your hearing loss untreated.
Considering how expensive hearing aids can be, getting a warranty is more important than you might realize. Between accidents, drops, and normal wear and tear, these fragile devices are prone to breaking more than you'd think for such an expensive piece of technology.
Fortunately, manufacturers typically provide a one-year warranty as part of the product, which protects you from damage, loss, or repairs. Additionally, most specialists will offer you the chance to extend the warranty, a wise decision considering the expected life span of a hearing aid comes in at around six years.
Incredibly, the average length of time that goes by before most people treat their hearing loss is 8 years. Don't let the costs keep you or a loved one from waiting this long- speak to your local audiologist today. All the information we can give you is based on averages and approximations, but they can help you understand how much your personal hearing aid needs will really cost, based on your current health. Plus your local specialist will be able to talk you through all your options for payment plans to help you manage your expenses.
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The quality of garlic and garlic products is usually related to their alliin content and allicin release potential. Until now no analytical method was able to quantify simultaneously allicin, its direct precursor alliin (S-allyl-L-cysteine sulfoxide), SAC (S-allyl-L-cysteine) as well as various dipeptides that apparently serve as storage compounds in garlic. It is well known that all these intermediates are involved in the allicin biosynthetic pathway. A simple and rapid HPLC method suitable for routine analysis was developed using eluents containing an ion-pairing reagent. Particularly, heptanesulfonate as ion-pairing reagent guarantees a sufficient separation between alliin and the more retained dipeptides at very low pH. Allicin was eluted after 18 min on a 15033 mm column. Synthetic reference compounds were characterized by the same chromatographic method using a diode-array UV detector and an ion trap mass spectrometer (electrospray ionization) in the multiple MS mode. In routine analysis of garlic bulbs, powders and other products, the diode-array detector is sufficient for a relevant quantification. Our method has been used in studies to improve the quality of garlic and its derived products.
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Trade policy protects steel at cost of hurting agriculture
HOW LONG? U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has long history as a lobbyist for the steel industry, but trade policy designed to protect steel and punish China for abuses is having serious, lasting impact on agriculture.
View from the Hill: Securing a trade win for steel, regardless of impact, is troubling policy for ag industry.
Paul Penner | Jan 07, 2019
"As you go through doing your job, remember that you do not eat steel." — One Senator's advice to Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Chief Trade Negotiator.
In the Dec. 29 publication of The Atlantic, journalist Matt Peterson suggested this would be good advice to heed, not only for Lighthizer, but also for President Donald Trump, his cabinet and all elected members of Congress.
In a series of tweets, Peterson asks the question if the trade war felt "random or vindictive." He goes on to write that it is not, but that Trump's moves on trade were inspired by Lighthizer's plan to put the steel industry back in the driver's seat of restoring its dominance in American and global trade.
It is worth noting that Lighthizer has built his three-decade career as a lobbyist for the steel industry and that his office is packed with like-minded attorneys from his New York law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, which has long represented steel industry giants, including U.S. Steel.
That said, it is of little comfort for the agricultural industry, in that it suggests we should be prepared for a longer than anticipated trade war with China, due to Lighthizer's focus on attacking China head-on in an attempt to rein in China's abuses in the steel industry, other trade matters, corporate espionage, theft of trade secrets, etc.
Peterson concludes, "The trade wars aren't going away," adding, Lighthizer wants structural changes and market opening by March. In my opinion, China is not likely to back away from a fight it deems vital to its national interests.
Whether the trade war continues or escalates further remains to be seen. However, with Trump's deadline for imposing new trade sanctions on China looming by the March deadline, we will not have to wait much longer to find out.
Which brings us to the primary issue at hand: agriculture and global trade.
In the wheat industry, according to the Japanese milling industry, sources estimate U.S. wheat imports will fall by 50% within a few years after implementation of the CPTPP agreement which took effect at the end of 2018.
This is a direct consequence of Trump's premature and ill-timed decision to cancel our participation in the TPP agreement, which has concluded without us requesting readmission into the agreement.
Additionally, as I write this, immigration also threatens to delay meaningful legislation as both sides dig in and continue to force a partial shutdown of governmental operations with USDA among the agencies hit with furloughs.
Discussion in some circles of social media suggest the trade war has already severely damaged American agricultural trade to the point where we must take another look at how our industry will adjust to the new realities of increasingly burdensome supplies, lower prices and lost markets.
One suggestion, which evokes memories of earlier times: we may be forced to re-start supply management programs of those earlier days and prepare for a transition away from producing for the market.
I have no stomach for it. Throughout my entire tenure as an advocate for agriculture, we fought to move away from price depressing federal subsidy schemes and invested thousands of man hours and millions of producer's dollars to empower farmers to respond to the marketplace.
Rather than revert to a time-worn program of price supports, agriculture must increasingly do a better job to vet people who want to be our nation's leaders, and more effectively communicate those policies and financial interests with our public servants — including the president in the White House — who are dedicated to protecting our interests with their political lives, if necessary.
We can no longer afford to simply trust our leaders to "do the right thing." We must demand it. If they do not listen and heed our collective voices, it is time to let the ballot box to speak for us.
Back in the days of the Russian grain embargo, farmers said, never again should we allow our government to unilaterally make far-reaching decisions regarding trade, short of an all-out war. Sadly, it is déjà vu, all over again.
I must agree with the Senator who gave advice to Lighthizer; you do not eat steel. I will add, you also work for farmers who produce food for the world.
Penner is a Marion County farmer and past president of the National Association of Wheat Growers. His email is smokeyjay@embarqmail.com.


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Experimental characterization of relationship between S parameters and radiated emission for solid and EBG types of power bus structures
Toshio Sudo, Toshimi Kato, Seiju Ichijo
The relationship between S21 properties and far-field radiated emission has been experimentally characterized for various types of power bus structures. As design parameters of power bus structures in printed circuit boards, the effects of VDD plane configuration, insulator thickness between VDD plane and ground plane, on-board capacitors, and signal routing were investigated. First, S21 properties of solid and electromagnetic band-gap (EBG)-type VDD planes were measured for both with and without on-board capacitors. Then, far-field radiated emission was measured for the combination of these design parameters. On-board capacitors induced stop-band in the low frequency range. It has been found that high level of far-field radiated emission was excited at the almost same frequencies of S21 peaks.
2006 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC 2006
142440293X, 9781424402939
https://doi.org/10.1109/isemc.2006.1706398
2006 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC 2006 - Portland, OR, United States
IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility
EBG structure
On-board capacitor
Power bus structure
S21 properties
10.1109/isemc.2006.1706398
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Energy gap Engineering & Materials Science 88%
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Sudo, T., Kato, T., & Ichijo, S. (2006). Experimental characterization of relationship between S parameters and radiated emission for solid and EBG types of power bus structures. In 2006 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC 2006 (pp. 692-695). [1706398] (IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility; Vol. 3). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/isemc.2006.1706398
Experimental characterization of relationship between S parameters and radiated emission for solid and EBG types of power bus structures. / Sudo, Toshio; Kato, Toshimi; Ichijo, Seiju.
2006 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC 2006. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2006. p. 692-695 1706398 (IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility; Vol. 3).
Sudo, T, Kato, T & Ichijo, S 2006, Experimental characterization of relationship between S parameters and radiated emission for solid and EBG types of power bus structures. in 2006 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC 2006., 1706398, IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, vol. 3, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., pp. 692-695, 2006 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC 2006, Portland, OR, United States, 06/8/14. https://doi.org/10.1109/isemc.2006.1706398
Sudo T, Kato T, Ichijo S. Experimental characterization of relationship between S parameters and radiated emission for solid and EBG types of power bus structures. In 2006 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC 2006. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2006. p. 692-695. 1706398. (IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility). doi: 10.1109/isemc.2006.1706398
Sudo, Toshio ; Kato, Toshimi ; Ichijo, Seiju. / Experimental characterization of relationship between S parameters and radiated emission for solid and EBG types of power bus structures. 2006 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC 2006. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2006. pp. 692-695 (IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility).
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Homeconsiderationconsideration
Something of value given by both parties to a contract that induces them to enter into the agreement to exchange mutual performances.
Consideration is an essential element for the formation of a contract. It may consist of a promise to perform a desired act or a promise to refrain from doing an act that one is legally entitled to do. In a bilateral contract—an agreement by which both parties exchange mutual promises—each promise is regarded as sufficient consideration for the other. In a unilateral contract, an agreement by which one party makes a promise in exchange for the other's performance, the performance is consideration for the promise, while the promise is consideration for the performance.
Consideration must have a value that can be objectively determined. A promise, for example, to make a gift or a promise of love or affection is not enforceable because of the subjective nature of the promise.
Traditionally, courts have distinguished between unilateral and bilateral contracts by determining whether one or both parties provided consideration and at what point they provided the consideration. Bilateral contracts were said to bind both parties the minute the parties exchanged promises, as each promise was deemed sufficient consideration in itself. Unilateral contracts were said to bind only the promisor and did not bind the promisee unless the promisee accepted by performing the obligations specified in the promisor's offer. Until the promisee performed, he or she had provided no consideration under the law.
For example, if someone offered to drive you to work on Mondays and Tuesdays in exchange for your promise to return the favor on Wednesdays and Thursdays, a Bilateral Contract would be formed binding both of you once you provided consideration by accepting those terms. But if that same person offered to pay you $10 each day you drove him to work, a unilateral contract would be formed, binding only upon the promisor until you provided consideration by driving him to work on a particular day.
Modern courts have de-emphasized the distinction between unilateral and bilateral contracts. These courts have found that an offer may be accepted either by a promise to perform or by actual performance. An increasing number of courts have concluded that the traditional distinction between unilateral and bilateral contracts fails to significantly advance legal analysis in a growing number of cases where performance is provided over an extended period of time.
Suppose you promise to pay someone $500.00 to paint your house. The promise sounds like an offer to enter a unilateral contract that binds only you until the promisee accepts by painting your house. But what constitutes lawful performance under these circumstances? The act of beginning to paint your house or completely finishing the job to your satisfaction?
Most courts would rule that the act of beginning performance under these circumstances converts a unilateral contract into a bilateral contract, requiring both parties to fulfill the obligations contemplated by the contract. However, other courts would analyze the facts of each case so as not to frustrate the reasonable expectations of the parties. In neither of these cases are the legal rights of the parties ultimately determined by courts by applying the concepts of unilateral and bilateral contracts.
In still other jurisdictions, courts have simply expressed a preference for interpreting contracts as creating bilateral obligations in all cases where no clear evidence suggests that a unilateral contract was intended. The rule has been stated that in case of doubt an offer will be presumed to invite the formation of a bilateral contract by a promise to perform what the offer requests, rather than the formation of a unilateral contract commencing at the time of actual performance. The bottom line across most jurisdictions is that as courts have been confronted by a growing variety of fact patterns involving complicated contract disputes, courts have turned away from rigidly applying the concepts of unilateral and bilateral contracts and moved towards a more ad hoc approach.
consideration n. 1) payment or money. 2) a vital element in the law of contracts, consideration is a benefit which must be bargained for between the parties, and is the essential reason for a party entering into a contract. Consideration must be of value (at least to the parties), and is exchanged for the performance or promise of performance by the other party (such performance itself is consideration). In a contract, one consideration (thing given) is exchanged for another consideration. Not doing an act (forbearance) can be consideration, such as "I will pay you $1,000 not to build a road next to my fence." Sometimes consideration is "nominal," meaning it is stated for form only, such as "$10 as consideration for conveyance of title," which is used to hide the true amount being paid. Contracts may become unenforceable or rescindable (undone by rescission) for "failure of consideration" when the intended consideration is found to worth less than expected, is damaged or destroyed, or performance is not made properly (as when the mechanic does not make the car run properly). Acts which are illegal or so immoral that they are against established public policy cannot serve as consideration for enforceable contracts. Examples: prostitution, gambling where outlawed, hiring someone to break a skater's knee or inducing someone to breach an agreement (talk someone into backing out of a promise.)
Elements Of Consideration
It would be unfair for courts to hold people to every promise that they make because many promises are made in jest or without sufficient forethought. Thus, to be legally enforceable, a promise must be made in return for consideration, which consists of two general elements: bargained-for exchange and legal detriment.
A. Bargained-for Exchange
A performance or return promise is bargained-for if it is sought by the promisor in exchange for his promise, and it is given by the promisee in exchange for that promise. (Rest. 2d. § 71(2).) The bargain requirement serves the purpose of distinguishing between enforceable promises and ordinary gifts.
1. Gifts
A promise to make a gift is unenforceable, not only because it is not bargained-for but also because the offeree suffers no legal detriment. Example: A says to B, "I promise to buy you a new car." A is not legally bound to buy B a car because A's promise was not made as part of a bargain in exchange for some return benefit from B. There is no consideration for A's promise.
2. Bargain v. Precondition
Performance of a bargain benefits the promisor and therefore is valid consideration. Performance of a precondition does not benefit the promisor and is not consideration. Example: X promises his sister a place to raise her family if she comes to visit him. She incurs the expense of moving, but X changes his mind. X is not legally bound to keep his promise, because no consideration was given for it. The moving expenses were incurred as a precondition to fulfilling his request. X did not bargain that he would give his sister a place to stay in exchange for her incurring moving expenses.3. Benefit
a. The benefit a promisor receives as part of a bargain does not have to be economic in nature. Example: A promises B $100 if B does not smoke.
b. However, the benefit must be more than just altruistic pleasure or love. Example: There is no consideration if A promises to pay B's debts as a gesture of gratitude for all the happiness B has given A. Moral obligation does not constitute legal consideration.
4. Adequacy of Consideration
a. Nominal Consideration
Often an agreement between two parties will state something like "A promises B . . . in consideration of $1.00 paid to A." Although courts will not ordinarily examine the adequacy of consideration, courts will do so in cases involving purely token consideration, in order to thwart attempts to make gratuitous promises appear legally enforceable. Nominal or sham consideration is usually evidence that a gift is masquerading as a bargained-for exchange.
b. Recited Consideration
A majority of courts allow a promisor who is opposing enforcement of a contract to prove that the consideration recited in the agreement was not actually given. Nonpayment of recited consideration may be used as partial evidence that there was no bargained-for exchange.
c. Past Consideration
As a general rule, "past consideration is no consideration." Logically, a current promise cannot be exchanged for some benefit that the promisor has already received. Example: A promises to pay B, A's employee, $100 a week "in consideration" of B's many years of hard work, or A promises to pay B $1,000,000 after B saves A's life. In both cases, A has received the benefit before he made the promise, and thus nothing was actually given in exchange for the promise. There are some exceptions to the general rule:
i. Pre-existing Debt
A promise to repay a pre-existing debt that was excused because of a technical defense, such as the running of the statute of limitations, is enforceable without consideration. (Rest. 2d. §§ 82, 83.)
ii. New Promise for Benefits Received
A new promise to pay for benefits received will sometimes be enforceable without consideration on grounds of moral obligation to prevent injustice. (Rest. 2d. § 86.)
Legal Detriment
The second requirement for valid consideration is that it must constitute a legal detriment to the promisee. Legal detriment is liberally construed to mean either a promise to do something that one is not legally obligated to do (e.g., cross the street) or to refrain from doing something that one has a right to do (e.g., stop smoking). There is no requirement that the promisee suffer any actual hardship. Likewise, the benefit that the promisor receives is not necessarily related to pleasure or advantage. All that is required is that the promisor does something he does not have to do.
1. Minority View
Some courts broaden the test such that valid consideration exists if the promisor received a benefit, even if the promisee did not "suffer" a detriment.
2. Bilateral Contract
In a bilateral contract, the detriment is in the form of a promise.
3. Unilateral Contract
In a unilateral contract, the detriment is in the form of an action. No consideration exists prior to performance.
4. Pre-existing Duty Rule
Generally, there is no legal detriment if a party promises to do something that he is already obligated to do, or forbears from doing something that he is not legally entitled to do. (Rest. 2d. § 73.) Example: A promises not to use illegal drugs. Many courts dislike the pre-existing duty rule and have avoided its application in many ways. A promise to perform an act that one is already legally obligated to do may be consideration under certain circumstances.5. Partial Payment as Satisfaction of a Debt
A promise to pay part of a debt, instead of the whole, is not consideration for a return promise by the creditor to relinquish the debt, because the debtor is obligated to pay anyway ("pre-existing duty"). This rule has been overruled by the UCC and by some jurisdictions. Also, courts will consider a promise of partial payment to be valid consideration if:
a. The payment terms are slightly changed.
b. The debtor refrains from declaring bankruptcy.
c. There is an honest dispute as to the debt.
d. A check marked "payment in full" is cashed.
i. At common law, a creditor forfeited no rights to the rest of the debt still outstanding.
ii. Under the UCC, the entire debt is discharged unless a creditor expressly reserves his rights by writing "with recourse," or something to that effect, on the check. (UCC § 1-207.)
6. Forbearance to Bring Suit
A promise not to sue, made in exchange for some return benefit, is valid consideration if either;
a. The claim was valid, or
b. The claim was not valid, and
i. The parties reasonably believed the claim was valid (majority rule), or
ii. The validity was uncertain or the promisor subjectively believed that it was valid (Rest. 2d. § 74).
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