I say it surprised no-one because even the Government seemed to see the legal writing on the wall, all but admitting in the run-up to the Court's verdict that it expected to lose. I also remarked at the time of the lower Divisional Court's initial ruling that I thought the decision was "a bit of no-brainer." And given the UK populist press' response to that original decision, I suspect the UK Supreme Court would have begun its deliberations minded to uphold the lower court ruling simply to show that the judiciary would not be cowed by the mob.
Of course, the existence of three dissenting judgments (including a lengthy and well crafted opinion from Lord Reed) shows that my initial "no-brainer" remark was both unfair and inaccurate. Those dissenting judgments also mean that there will be extensive virtual ink - and eventual physical ink, too - spilt by academics debating just who got the decision "right". You can see that already beginning here and here and here. So this is my small and probably irrelevant contribution to that process.
I'll commence with the obligatory noting of any possible New Zealand connection to an issue of international importance. Then I'll give some thoughts on why they majority decided what they did, and why I think that is a good thing, too. Finally, I want to note the role that the interwebz, and legal blogs in particular, played in this case. Because I do legal blogging as well, and so it helps me to feel like it might be important.
First, up - how can we get a New Zealand angle on this story? Unfortunately, the lower Divisional Court's much noted reference to Fitzgerald v Muldoon  2 NZLR 615 didn't make it into any of the Supreme Court judgments - majority or minority. So Wild CJ's brief contemporary moment of glory has passed.
However, in his place a new antipodean star has risen into the legal firmament in the form of VUW Professor Campbell McLachlan. His 2014 text, Foreign Relations Law, is quoted by the majority to "neatly summarise" the reason why the UK maintains a dualist approach to international and domestic law. No doubt his joy at seeing his work receive this deserved accolade was only slightly diminished by the majority misspelling his name as "McClachlan".
It also is worth noting that this is the second time this month that the UK Supreme Court has approvingly cited Prof McLachlan's text. Which is a pretty rare recognition of scholarly relevance and quality. I can only assume that this respect reflects the "scholarly preparation of research materials and meticulous editing" that occurred during the book's preparation.
Noting New Zealand's contribution, what then of the UK Supreme Court's decision itself? Let me begin by saying that I like the general "vibe" of the majority's approach. In a nutshell, it viewed the ending of 40-years of UK legal development in tandem with EU law as being such a monumental event of constitutional import that only Parliament ought to be able to authorise its occurrence. The use of prerogative power by the executive government - even a prerogative power that is somehow supercharged by a referendum vote - simply isn't an appropriate way of proceeding.
the making and unmaking of treaties is a matter of foreign relations within the competence of the government.
The majority thought that "rule 1" controlled the case, as the removal of the UK from the EU inevitably would create changes to the law that applied within the UK and that affected people's rights. Therefore, the executive alone could not trigger the UK's exit from the EU - only Parliament may authorise such a move. The minority, however, believed that "rule 2" was controlling, as the UK-EU relationship is purely a matter of external international affairs. While that relationship involves EU rules becoming part of the UK's domestic legal system, they only do so contingent on the UK actually being a part of the EU in the first place (which is something that the executive government alone has the power to decide).
l think there are then a couple of central reasons for these differing views of the applicable constitutional rule. The first has to do with the way in which the relationship of EU law and domestic UK law is conceived. Is it an independent source of law that the UK Parliament has positively given authority to apply henceforth in the UK (and thus only Parliament can say it no longer is to have that effect)? Or is it law which Parliament says will apply in the UK, but only subject to the executive government independently deciding to join (or leave) the EU?
The answer to that question depends in part upon a reading of the European Communities Act 1972 (what did Parliament mean when it passed this?) and in part upon how one understands the UK/EU nexus (how exactly is EU law brought into the UK?). I have to admit that, not being as immersed in this issue as my UK colleagues have become over the past 40 years, I tend to get a little lost in some of the detail here. Suffice to say that it appears that reasonable minds can differ (and most certainly are differing) over these matters - but 11 of the 14 judges who heard the case saw things the same way.
The second reason for the divergent decisions has to do with the judges' varying views of the role of Parliament, the executive and the judiciary. For the majority, Parliament's only real means of control over the issue of whether EU law applies or not in the UK is through its legislative power. It is, thinks the majority, inconceivable that having made the monumental step of legislating to permit EU law to have effect in the UK, Parliament would be content for the executive branch to unilaterally take all that law back out again whenever it wanted to, for any reason it desired.
For the minority, the executive's ability to use the prerogative is not so unrestrained. Ministers are politically accountable to Parliament (and, indirectly, to the public generally). So Parliament didn't leave the executive branch free to end the role of EU law in the UK whenever or however it wished - it just chose to control that matter in a political rather than legal way.
Viewed through a political realist lens, you could see either claim as being right. Ministerial accountability is all well and good, but once Article 50 is triggered then (to use an analogy from the case) the bullet leaves the gun and cannot be recalled. The UK will exit the EU no matter how much MPs may howl at and seek to punish the Minister responsible. So the only certain means of exerting parliamentary control is by requiring an authorisation Act. But then again, what Minister would ever pull the Article 50 trigger unless certain that a majority of MPs (and even a majority of the people, voting at a referendum) are on board with doing so? Not having that support in place would be a recipe for governmental suicide. So is there any real danger involved in Parliament leaving the decision to the traditional Royal prerogative?
There is, of course, a whole lot more going on in Miller than this brief synopsis can hope to capture. As I say, it'll keep an academic cottage industry running for a good couple of years (at a minimum). But in closing I want to note one last point about how the case began and subsequently developed.
The first serious discussion that triggering Article 50 (Brexiting) might require express parliamentary authorisation came in the form of this blog post by Nick Barber, Tom Hickman and Jeff King. We cannot, of course, say that the idea would not have occurred to Ms Miller and the other plaintiffs in the case had that post not been written, but certainly it was a blog that brought the claim to widespread attention.
The various arguments over the merits or otherwise of the claim then were thrashed out in some detail on the interwebz generally and the UK Constitutional Law Blog site in particular, especially in the wake of the lower Divisional Court's initial decision. Those discussions led Lord Reed to acknowledge that; "The very full debate in the courts has been supplemented by a vigorous and illuminating academic debate conducted on the web (particularly through the UK Constitutional Law Blog site)." In fact, I'd suggest that the Miller case probably is the first in the UK where the pleadings from each side substantially drew from and refined the views that everyone else could read for free online.
Which goes to show, I think, the general value and import of academic legal blogging. Of course, not every blog post on matters legal will be "important", and not every case will attract anything like the attention Miller did. But I'm coming more and more to the position that there's little point just putting your views on current matters of law into a journal article that will take months to pass peer review and then months more to appear in print.
If we (where we are legal academics) have something to say, then the sooner we blog it the better. And what we have to say on those blogs should be taken as seriously as the gussied up, formalised papers we finally get out well after the original issue has become history.
Nice snapshot, Andrew. Safe to say that the lead-up to Miller in both the Divisional Court and the Supreme Court was a novel bees-round-the-honey-pot experience for academics and practitioners alike from the constitutional law blogosphere. Good to see the Supreme Court draw on some of their contributions!
For my own pretty humble two cents', I was more persuaded by the arguments here and here, but there was a multitude of contrasting views (and everything in between) too.
Yes - I ended up with a bit of egg on my face over that one ... shows the danger of premature gloating. My administrative law specialist friends did warn me that the original High Court decision looked a little dodgy.
"The answer to that question depends in part upon a reading of the European Union Act 1972 "
At the risk of being a pedant, wasn't it the "European Communities Act 1972" ? The European Union being a much later invention of the Maastricht Treaty ?
Not pedantic at all - important!
The word that springs to my mind is irrelevant. Whatever the authority and whatever the route the problem remains.
While I eventually saw the EU as terminally ill I'm not sure Brexit isn't euthanasia. I know that isn't the issue Andrew addresses.
For me the best way forward is to bomb and rebuild the EU. Rejoin.
Maybe another 10-20 years of global warming will focus attention on survival and the deficiencies of democracy.


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Russians collectively hold $130B in crypto, Prime Minister says
in Regulation
The Russian prime minister declared that the cryptocurrency holdings of Russians are worth billions of dollars but the government is yet to adopt a regulatory framework for the industry.
Russians collectively hold more than 10 trillion rubles ($130 billion) in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin claimed at the annual report presentation of the Russian government on Thursday.
The prime minister did not mention the source for this figure, noting that the amount is based on "various estimates," stating:
"We are well aware that we have more than 10 million young people having opened crypto wallets so far on which they have transferred significant amounts of money, which exceeds 10 trillion rubles."
If true, the latest estimations of Russian crypto holdings cited by Mishustin are pretty close to Russia's gold stash, which reportedly amounted to $140 billion as of late March 2022. According to White House estimations, Russia's gold holdings make up about 20% of the country's central bank's overall reserves.
The latest numbers from the Russian government come months after the Bank of Russia announced plans to assess the size of local crypto holdings last year. The central bank has since estimated Russia's annual crypto transactions to be worth around only $5 billion. Earlier this year, some sources had estimated Russia's total crypto holdings to amount to $214 billion.
Russian Prime Minister Mishustin says Russians have already put around 10 trillion rubles ($130 billion) into cryptocurrency.
I'm not surprised. Many hastily bought bitcoin when it looked like the ruble was gonna tank. Some foreigners are also using it to get money out of Russia. pic.twitter.com/o9R3VQRtP0
— Jonny Tickle (@jonnytickle) April 7, 2022
Despite Russians increasingly investing in crypto, the Russian government has been somewhat slow to adopt clear rules to regulate the growing cryptocurrency market, with different government structures failing to reach a consensus on how to regulate the industry. On Friday, the Russian Finance Ministry filed another version of the Russian crypto bill with the government after amending the document in accordance with remarks from other ministries and regulators.
As previously reported, the Russian Central Bank has been one of the biggest local skeptics of crypto, with Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina urging the state to ban Bitcoin earlier this year.
Amid Russia becoming the world's most sanctioned country, a number of global officials have expressed concerns over the growing narrative of Russia's potential to use crypto to evade sanctions. On Friday, the European Union Council issued the fifth package of restrictive measures against Russia, approving a prohibition on providing "high-value crypto-asset services to Russia." The council said in the official statement that "This will contribute to closing potential loopholes."
Earlier this week, the Bank of Russia's First Deputy Governor Ksenia Yudaeva reportedly argued that sanction evasion with crypto in Russia is "practically impossible," particularly for large transactions. Reportedly, the central bank had reiterated that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are "actually a financial pyramid scheme."
Related: US sanctions Russia's largest darknet market and crypto exchange Garantex
Some major executives in the cryptocurrency industry are confident that crypto is of no use for Russians as an instrument to evade sanctions. Changpeng Zhao, founder and CEO of Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volumes, declared on Wednesday that Russians cannot really use cryptocurrency to escape sanctions because crypto transactions are not anonymous. He stated:
"Most transactions do need to go through a centralized exchange, any large transactions of value, because the decentralized exchanges don't have enough liquidity yet. […] So that's a misconception that Bitcoin is anonymous. Bitcoin's anonymous feature is very, very weak."
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Q: Need to update a column of dataframe based on duplicate values This is a quick example of the problem :
I have the following dataframe :
data = {'name': ["name_1", "name_2" , "name_3" , "name_2" , "name_1" , "name_2" , "name_2" ], 'col_B': ["a", "a" , "a" , "b" , "a" , "c" , "a" ] , 'col_C' : [1 , 1 , 1 , 1 , 5 , 6 , 1]}
df = pd.DataFrame(data=data)

df # Would give the following df below :
     name col_B  col_C
0  name_1     a      1
1  name_2     a      1
2  name_3     a      1
3  name_2     b      1
4  name_1     a      5
5  name_2     c      6
6  name_2     a      1

What I need is to check the combination name + col_B and for the duplicates, col_C -> 0. For example :
     name col_B  col_C
0  name_1     a      1
1  name_2     a      1
2  name_3     a      1
3  name_2     b      1
4  name_1     a      0
5  name_2     c      6
6  name_2     a      0

For that I created the following :
list_tst = []

for index, row in df.iterrows():

   if (row['name']+row['col_B'] in list_tst):
      row['col_C'] = 0  # If already in the list set value to zero ( it's a duplicate )
   list_tst.append(row['name']+row['col_B']) # if not unique then add to list, could be inside 'else'

But as expected this takes too long to run with millions of rows.
Could somebody please provide a suggestion to use vectorization for this?
Thanks!
Full Code :
import pandas as pd

data = {'name': ["name_1", "name_2" , "name_3" , "name_2" , "name_1" , "name_2" , "name_2" ], 'col_B': ["a", "a" , "a" , "b" , "a" , "c" , "a" ] , 'col_C' : [1 , 1 , 1 , 1 , 5 , 6 , 1]}
df = pd.DataFrame(data=data)

list_tst = []

for index, row in df.iterrows():

   if (row['name']+row['col_B'] in list_tst):
      row['col_C'] = 0
   list_tst.append(row['name']+row['col_B'])

A: Is it mask on duplicated:
df['col_C'].mask(df.duplicated(['name','col_B']),0)

Output:
0    1
1    1
2    1
3    1
4    0
5    6
6    0
Name: col_C, dtype: int64

A: Should be fast cumcount with groupby
df.col_C*=df.groupby(['name','col_B']).cumcount().eq(0)
df
     name col_B  col_C
0  name_1     a      1
1  name_2     a      1
2  name_3     a      1
3  name_2     b      1
4  name_1     a      0
5  name_2     c      6
6  name_2     a      0

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City works to combat post-winter potholes
Chad Klimack
PATASKALA - Spring officially sprang on Monday, but thanks to a warmer-than-normal winter city work crews already have been busy repairing potholes.
"We had (multiple) days above 60 (degrees) in February, and every one of those days the guys were out," Mayor Mike Compton said.
During a normal winter, the Pataskala Public Service Department's employees would have stayed busy plowing snow and prepping to plow snow, among other responsibilities.
That was not the case this year, so Compton said the workers instead focused on filling potholes and addressing other pavement-related issues around the city. They also spent time repairing berms, cleaning ditches and removing dead and diseased trees from the right-of-way, among other work.
With the winter now over and large snowfalls increasingly unlikely, Compton said work crews will place an extra emphasis on filling potholes and addressing other road-related issues before they also start shifting their attention to mowing.
Public Service Director Alan Haines said the city now has more tools than ever to help the crews do their jobs.
The city used to rely heavily on so-called hot patch and cold patch to repair potholes (Cities often use cold patch as quick-fix — and temporary — solutions when it is not warm enough to use hot asphalt. The material, by its makeup, is pliable in cold weather). In recent years, however, it has added machines that let its Public Service Department employees make more long-term repairs.
One of the machines is a Dura Patcher. It applies an asphalt/aggregate mix to roads, repairing sections dotted with potholes.
Another is a Cold Planner. Added this year, it is a small asphalt milling machine, allowing the city to tear up portions of beat-up pavement and replace that pavement with a smooth surface.
"We can cut out old pavement now and put in new pavement," said Compton, noting the one downside is the machine is small, meaning it cannot tear up and replace entire roads.
Haines said the equipment makes a big difference in the quality of the repairs.
"Where historically we've just patched (potholes), now we can make more professional, longer lasting repairs," Haines said.
Still, Haines said the city does not use the equipment on every pothole. Work crews still patch many of them, especially when they are not clustered around one another.
On a recent warm weekday, for example, employees pulled around a box filled with hot patch and stopped and filled individual potholes as they drove down Township Road.
People do not have to wait for the city to find potholes, however.
With 330 lanes miles, that could take some time.
Instead, Haines said people can report potholes on the city's website. Once reported, a crew will fill the pothole as soon as possible, he added.
In the meantime, Haines said the mild winter had two positive effects. Aside from allowing the Public Service Department to spend less time on plowing and more time on other work, the city saved money because it did not use anywhere near as much salt as it had in previous years. That savings, Haines said, could be rolled into more road work.
Want to report a pothole?
Go online at www.cityofpataskalaohio.gov. There is a "Report a Pothole" link on the front page. All the city asks is for people to be as detailed as possible about the location of the pothole.


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Q: Find the generating function of the solutions $\geq 0$ I have to find the generating function of the number of non-negative integer solutions to the equation
$$
x_1 + x_2 + x_3 + x_4 +x_5 = n$$
given the constraints that $x_2$ is even and $x_3$ is odd.
Context: I am an undergrad student just beginning to work with generating functions


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Playstation Network Held Hostage By Lizard Squad
Playstation Network and Xbox Live went down on Christmas Day, to the inevitable chagrin of anyone who found a game or two in their stocking this year. Sony Online Entertainment chief John Smedley confirmed that the service interruptions were a result of denial of service (DDOS) attacks.
The group responsible for the attacks is known as 'Lizard Squad', who admitted to being the ones behind the DDOS attacks on World of Warcraft and League of Legends in August, along with an earlier Playstation Network attack in the same month.
Currently, Xbox Live is up and running but limited, while PSN is down for an unknown period of time. The original Lizard Squad had ceased the attacks early Christmas, but a different group riding on the publicity of the original DDOS team set up a fake Twitter account in a trolling attempt. The fake "Lizard Squad" tweets seem to imply that they're holding the network hostage, so to speak, unless people tweet #VerifyCrucifix. The group is also sending out tweets claiming popular videogame titles such as Destiny and Call of Duty: Ghosts on the Playstation Network are now free, presumably to attract more attention.
"Although this has impacted your ability to access our network and enjoy our services, no personal information has been accessed," says Sony in the statement. Panicking is unadvisable at this point – a DDOS attack is just an artificial traffic jam.
Additionally, Smedley found that his flight to San Diego had been diverted to Phoenix "due to a security related issue". Lizard Squad had sent a tweet to American Airlines claiming that the chief's plane had explosives on board, immediately prompting the airline company to meet the flight in Phoenix with the proper authorities.
Sony's previous PSN hacking in 2011 gives the company a good reason to be anxious about the attacks. 77 million accounts were compromised during a hacking attempt that kept the network down for a month, and although this round of hackers seems to be focused on simply overloading the servers, the worry surrounding this issue is understandable.
UPDATE: As of Sunday, Dec. 28, Sony has reported that the Playstation Network is back online.
"PlayStation Network is back online," Sony states in a recent blog update. "As you probably know, PlayStation Network and some other gaming services were attacked over the holidays with artificially high levels of traffic designed to disrupt connectivity and online gameplay. This may have prevented your access to the network and its services over the last few days. Thanks again for your support and patience."
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Leitrim progressed to the Division 3 final of the Bord Gais Ladies National Football League on Sunday afternoon with a well deserved seven point win over Down at St Tiernach's Park in Clones.
Five points from this year's top scorer Aine Tighe along with a goal and a point from Mohill's Kiara Keegan helped Niall Kilcrann's side to a 1-11 to 0-7 win, setting up a meeting with All-Ireland Intermediate champions Westmeath in this year's Final on Saturday, May 12, in Parnell Park.
Leitrim had already faced the women from the Mourne county on the first weekend of the league campaign in Ballinamore in February, coming away with a comprehensive 5-9 to 1-5 win over Brendan Ward's team. But as expected, Sunday's clash was a tighter affair, with Down pushing a hard working Leitrim team to the final whistle.
Like their previous meeting, it was Leitrim who took the early initiative as they bolted into a three point lead in the opening 12 minutes courtesy of two Aine Tighe set piece kicks and a Lorraine Brennan point from play. Tighe's opener with two minutes played, came about after her shot was blocked away by a Down defender for a 45 after the Kiltubrid forward received a pass from captain Sinead Fowley.
Tighe had no problem converting the kick. Fowley was supplier again three minutes later when she found Brennan 15 yards from goal. The Cloone woman finding the posts to double Leitrim's advantage.
Tighedoubled her tally for the afternoon when she scored her team's third point on 12 minutes, the opposition struggling to deal with Leitrim's quick attacking plays.
Down did have opening chances through Kathryn Boden and Kyla Trainor, but both girls were unable to register their side's first point until 15 minutes had elapsed. Trainor finding Boden with a quick catch and pass move, the latter shooting over from close range.
Down had net minder Katie Farrell to thank on 17 minutes when Deirdre Ward found Kiara Keegan in front of the square. The Mohill forward went in search of the top corner of the Down net, but Farrell, from the Rostrevor club, did enough to push the ball over her crossbar to restore Leitrim's three point lead.
A strong breeze swept across the Clones field and certainly assisted Leitrim in the first half as Clara Fitzpatrick's free to the left of the goal looked to be going between the posts but for a gust of wind to drag the ball to the right of Michelle Guickan's posts on 19 minutes.
Seconds later, Aine Tighe had an opportunity to put clear daylight between the two sides when Eliza Downey mis-controlled a pass from a team mate. Tighe capatalised on the mistake and had only Farrell to beat in the Down goal, but the Kiltubrid forward couldn't keep her shot down and ball crashed against the crossbar and back into play.
Leitrim were well on top at this stage and two more Tighe scores on 23 and 25 minutes put Leitrim five ahead before Down cut the lead to three with points from Kate McKay and Natasha Ferris before Kiara Keegan's goal a minute before the break left Leitrim six clear at half time.
Captain Sinead Fowley's fist pass finding the Mohill forward and she had no problem in driving the ball past Farrell and into the net, leaving the score at 1-6 to 0-3 at half time.
Niall Kilcrann's team were first out of the dressing rooms for the second period but it was the Ulster side who racked up the first score of the half. Trainor again on hand, converting a free from 20 yards moments before Jess Foy doubled Down's second half tally on 34 minutes to leave a four point gap.
Leitrim then showcased their sharpness and predatory instinct on 37 minutes as some good counter attacking play resulted in Kiara Keegan winning a free only 15 yards from goal, Aine Tighe restoring a five point lead. Points from Sinead Fowley and Erin Farrell on 40 and 46 minutes respectively, restored Leitrim's half time lead.
Niamh Tighe putting eight scores in the tie on 48 minutes.
Leitrim were then reduced to 14 players on 51 minutes when Mairead Stenson was sent to the bench for ten minutes as she fouled a Down player on her way to goal. The Ulster women failed to really capatalise on their numerical advantage, but Kyla Trainor did eventually end her side's barren spell nine minutes from time, scoring a wind assisted free from the angle 30 yards out.
Down battled well for the majority of the second half, but the sheer energy and graft of Leitrim's midfield and back lines shunned the majority of their attacks. Leitrim introduced Shauna Clancy to the forward line on 56 minutes and she was only seconds on the field when she scored the final point of the game, effectively ending Down's challenge.
The Drumkeerin woman stealing the ball off Kyla Trainor as the Down forward worked back to assist her defence. Clancy only needed to gauge her position on the field as she fired over from a difficult angle, giving Leitrim a seven point lead.
Aine Tighe could have put the proverbial cherry on the cake as the game ran into injury time, but her side-footed penalty dragged wide of Katie Farrell's goal.


The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is pleased to announce that an amount of R230 million was made available yesterday by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to assist students to pay unpaid university fees for 2013.
NSFAS will now pay funds to universities to settle the outstanding fees of students who applied for NSFAS funding in 2013, but who did not receive funding last year due to the shortage of funds experienced every year.These students continued to study for the whole of 2013 without funding and must now pay off their student debt for last year before they can register for 2014.
Many universities allow students to sign loan agreement forms (LAFs) over and above their annual allocation of funds. They submit these to NSFAS but we cannot process any claims that exceed the allocation. However the students are often under the impression that they have been funded because they have signed the LAF, and are unaware they have remained unfunded for the whole year.
We acknowledge the frustration faced by many students who cannot access student financial aid due to the limited availability of funds. We welcome the decision by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to make additional funding available urgently to address this problem.
Our 2014 budget will be over R9,7 billion for more than 430 000 students at all 25 public universities and 50 public FET colleges. Even with this increased budget, we will still be able to help only one out of every two students who apply for funding this year.
The mandate of NSFAS is to provide loans and bursaries to students from poor and working class households who need financial assistance to pay for tuition and residence fees, books and travel to and from campus. Student loans are different from personal or other loans and cannot be used by students to pay for items other than those listed above.
colleges up until the end of the financial year on 31 March.
In 2013, our budget was R8,315 billion, of which we have already paid out R7,4 by January 2014. This is the single biggest amount of funding NSFAS has ever made by January of any year in its history. It is a significant increase over this time last year, when we had paid out R6,8 billion. This year we will finalise all payments by the second week of February, well ahead of the March deadline.
NSFAS is committed to raising more funds each year for loans and bursaries and to ensuring that this funding reaches the students for whom it is intended. We are committed to increasing the pool of funds to ensure that student from poor and working class families have the chance to attend university or college.
We have already made an advance payment for 2014 to all FET colleges to the value of 10 per cent of their annual allocation. We are waiting for requests from universities for a similar advance payment, which we make at this time each year. We Invite institutions, student organisation and other stakeholders to explore ways in which we can provide more funding for student loans and bursaries.


Blake Lively is a master when it comes to social media. And nothing proves that more than her relentless trolling of her husband Ryan Reynolds. But one thing that also shows Lively's unique approach to social media is her best nine of 2018 on Instagram. Blake Lively's 2018 best nine highlights both her unique sense of humor and her quirky relationship with Reynolds.
Over the course of 2018, Lively and Reynolds have shared quite a bit of their lives, love, and sense of humor with fans, especially on social media. Like that time, in May, when Lively unfollowed Reynolds on Instagram as part of a marketing ploy for her film A Simple Favor. In an interview with Australian radio show Smallzy's Surgery, Reynolds talked about how it made him feel to be unfollowed by his wife.
So, social media trolling is par for the course for Reynolds and Lively. And some of that definitely carried over into Lively's best nine of 2018.
For example, one of Lively's best nine posts includes a photo of her and her hubby from October 2018. Lively posted the cute photo in celebration of Reynolds' birthday and to also advocate for going out to vote.
"Happy Birthday to 2018's Sexiest Voter Alive @vancityreynolds #justvoted 📬🎉#absenteeballot party!" Lively wrote.
Take a look at the cute photo, which includes balloons!
Another photo in Lively's best nine shows the two stars at the premiere of Deadpool 2. In the caption of the post, Lively shared that she'd seen the film several times that week but it was all worth it because she was supporting her husband.
"Round 2 with this guy? Yes. Yes please. 😉 #deadpool2 I've seen it 3 times THIS WEEK ...the movie, that is," she wrote.
Yet another one of Lively's best nine is from October 2018. In the photo, Lively is wearing a pair of Chanel glasses and smiling. In the reflection on her glasses, you can see that she's at Disneyland! It's a very creative photo and definitely one that deserves to be in her best nine!
In the caption of the post, you definitely get a sense of Lively's unique personality and sense of humor.
"When you wear two giant mirrors on your eyeballs and happen to look at real life MAGIC. @disneylandparis @chanelofficial 💕🏰💕," Lively wrote on the post.
Needless to say, Lively has had quite a year! And her best nine of 2018 definitely showcases how much fun she and her hubby have had this year. I'm sure fans can expect just as many quirky and hilarious Instagram posts from Lively in 2019 as there have been in 2018. Bring on the new year!


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Podcast: A Conversation with Goldman Sachs President David Solomon
In a recent episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, the firm's podcast, David Solomon, president and co-COO of Goldman Sachs, discusses the rise in passive investing, how technology is making the world more competitive and his 35-year career on Wall Street.
Here are excerpts from the podcast where he talks about his career and advice he offers:
On his start in the industry:
"When I started in 1984, the firms were small, a lot of them were private, or some of them were just starting to go public. They were partnerships. The business was primarily a regional business. So if you were at a US firm, it was primarily a regional business. ... Technology really didn't exist as a tool to help you."
How the business has not changed:
"It's still a pretty entrepreneurial business. A lot of what we do in our business requires people to work very entrepreneurially on teams, to find solutions for clients. And that entrepreneurial spirit I think is still very, very important in this business, in this industry. What's changed is the speed, the information flow."
Advice for liberal arts majors:
"Take public speaking. Take some writing classes. Think about how you can develop communication skills, because it will help you in anything that you do."
The value of a studying accounting:
"Everyone should take a semester of accounting. Just understanding basic accounting really helps you understand how a lot of the world works from an economic perspective."
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Thank you for choosing Vitality as your Business Healthcare insurance provider. When you choose to engage with Vitality At Work as an employer, there are many benefits that we will bring to both your organisation and staff.
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We therefore include the Vitality health promotion programme, our health and rewards partner programme, as standard on all Business Healthcare plans, giving you the best opportunity to create a healthy and engaged workforce, which rewards employees with Vitality Active and Status Rewards.
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The tenure of Janet Yellen as the Chair of the Federal Reserve might come to an end this weekend. However, instead of taking a well-deserved break, she is transferring to a new job.
On Monday morning, she will start work as a distinguished fellow at the Brookings Institution that is located in Washington, DC.
The Brookings Institution is a self-labelled "non-partisan" American research group and think tank. She will specifically work in the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy.
Yellen is said to be leaving the Fed after 17 years of service, four of which she spent as the Fed's chair. On Monday, Jerome Powell, her replacement, will be sworn in.
On Friday, David Wessel, the new boss of Yellen and the director of the Hutchins Center, wrote a blog about welcoming her to her new position.
"Although many hoped that she'd get a second term as Fed chair, we at Brookings are very pleased to have her join our team," said Wessel.
This week, the Fed held rates. However, it highlighted heightened inflationary pressures which it anticipates in the coming months.


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Round Games
All dates & times below have been adjusted to Australia/Sydney timezone.
MEN'S WOMEN'S MIXED WOMEN'S 27 MEN'S 30 MEN'S 35 MEN'S 40 MEN'S 50 MIXED 30
World Cup - 2015
Australia AUS 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 86 9 77.000 955.56 24.000
New Zealand NZL 8 7 1 0 0 0 0 79 13 66.000 607.69 22.000
Wales WAL 8 5 3 0 0 0 0 37 40 -3.000 92.50 18.000
England ENG 8 4 3 1 0 0 0 34 27 7.000 125.93 17.000
Niue NIU 8 4 4 0 0 0 0 25 35 -10.000 71.43 16.000
United States USA 8 4 4 0 0 0 0 29 47 -18.000 61.70 16.000
Japan JPN 8 2 5 1 0 0 0 24 36 -12.000 66.67 13.000
Fiji FJI 8 1 7 0 0 0 0 13 68 -55.000 19.12 10.000
Singapore SGP 8 0 8 0 0 0 0 10 62 -52.000 16.13 8.000
Round 1 1:10 p.m. 13:10 Field 2 F2 Niue NIU 9 vs 2 Fiji FJI
1:10 p.m. 13:10 Field 5 F5 England ENG 5 vs 5 Japan JPN
1:10 p.m. 13:10 Field 8 F8 Wales WAL 10 vs 4 United States USA
1:10 p.m. 13:10 Field 11 F11 New Zealand NZL 16 vs 1 Singapore SGP
Round 2 4:30 p.m. 16:30 Field 4 F4 New Zealand NZL 15 vs 1 United States USA
4:30 p.m. 16:30 Field 6 F6 Australia AUS 20 vs 0 Singapore SGP
4:30 p.m. 16:30 Field 8 F8 Niue NIU 1 vs 6 England ENG
4:30 p.m. 16:30 Field 11 F11 Wales WAL 11 vs 3 Fiji FJI
Round 3 9:00 a.m. 9:00 Field 17 F17 Australia AUS 10 vs 3 Japan JPN
9:50 a.m. 9:50 Field 4 F4 New Zealand NZL 10 vs 2 Niue NIU
9:50 a.m. 9:50 Field 15 F15 Wales WAL 5 vs 3 Singapore SGP
10:40 a.m. 10:40 Field 13 F13 Fiji FJI 2 vs 8 United States USA
Round 4 1:10 p.m. 13:10 Field 13 F13 Australia AUS 15 vs 2 Wales WAL
2:00 p.m. 14:00 Field 1 F1 Singapore SGP 3 vs 6 United States USA
2:00 p.m. 14:00 Field 3 F3 England ENG 11 vs 2 Fiji FJI
2:50 p.m. 14:50 Field 2 F2 New Zealand NZL 9 vs 1 Japan JPN
Round 5 9:30 a.m. 9:30 Field 8 F8 New Zealand NZL 2 vs 5 Australia AUS
9:30 a.m. 9:30 Field 9 F9 Wales WAL 3 vs 1 England ENG
9:30 a.m. 9:30 Field 12 F12 Niue NIU 5 vs 1 Singapore SGP
9:30 a.m. 9:30 Field 16 F16 Fiji FJI 1 vs 5 Japan JPN
Round 6 11:30 a.m. 11:30 Field 7 F7 Singapore SGP 0 vs 4 Japan JPN
11:30 a.m. 11:30 Field 8 F8 England ENG 6 vs 1 United States USA
11:30 a.m. 11:30 Field 9 F9 Australia AUS 9 vs 0 Niue NIU
11:30 a.m. 11:30 Field 15 F15 New Zealand NZL 9 vs 0 Fiji FJI
Round 7 1:30 p.m. 13:30 Field 7 F7 Australia AUS 14 vs 1 Fiji FJI
1:30 p.m. 13:30 Field 8 F8 Niue NIU 1 vs 4 United States USA
1:30 p.m. 13:30 Field 9 F9 Wales WAL 3 vs 1 Japan JPN
1:30 p.m. 13:30 Field 17 F17 New Zealand NZL 8 vs 1 England ENG
Round 8 4:00 p.m. 16:00 Field 1 F1 New Zealand NZL 10 vs 2 Wales WAL
4:00 p.m. 16:00 Field 9 F9 England ENG 4 vs 1 Singapore SGP
4:00 p.m. 16:00 Field 10 F10 Niue NIU 4 vs 2 Japan JPN
4:00 p.m. 16:00 Field 16 F16 Australia AUS 7 vs 1 United States USA
Round 9 6:00 p.m. 18:00 Field 7 F7 Singapore SGP 1 vs 2 Fiji FJI
6:00 p.m. 18:00 Field 8 F8 Niue NIU 3 vs 1 Wales WAL
6:00 p.m. 18:00 Field 9 F9 Australia AUS 6 vs 0 England ENG
6:00 p.m. 18:00 Field 10 F10 Japan JPN 3 vs 4 United States USA
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I-League: Gritty Indian Arrows Beat Aizawl FC 2-1
Parthib Gogoi's early strike was cancelled out by a wonder goal from Malsawmtluanga, but the Arrows showcased their never-say-die attitude as Lalchhanhima Sailo's strike proved to be the difference
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Updated: 16 Mar 2021 5:36 pm
The All India Football Federation's (AIFF) developmental side, Indian Arrows showed great determination to notch up a thrilling 2-1 win over Aizawl FC in an I-League match in Kolkata on Tuesday. (More Football News)
Parthib Gogoi's (11th) early strike was cancelled out by a wonder goal from Malsawmtluanga (22nd), but the Arrows showcased their never-say-die attitude as Lalchhanhima Sailo's strike in the 36th minute proved to be the difference between the two sides.
Goalkeeper Syed Zahid Hussain Bukhari, in inspired form, made some crucial saves in the second half to help the young guns in maintaining their lead.
Coming on the back of a 1-0 win over NEROCA, Yan Law's team played with confidence and created goal-scoring chances in the opening minutes of the match.
But they fell behind in the 11th minute, courtesy a beautiful Gogoi goal. A deflected shot found Gogoi inside the box and the nimble-footed forward curled the ball into the back of the net as the Indian Arrows led 1-0.
Aizawl FC kept dominating possession and they were rewarded in the 22nd minute when Malsawmtluanga produced a sensational finish from outside of the box to bring the team back on level terms.
However, Lalchhanhima Sailo put the Arrows ahead when he found an accurate cross inside the box and smashed it into the top corner with his left foot.
Aizawl FC are mathematically safe from relegation and the Mizoram-based club left no stone unturned to find the equaliser.
In the 68th minute, Zahid Hussain pulled out a blinder of a save to deny Aizawl from close range after substitute Lalremsanga's shot from inside the box was parried away.
In the 70th minute, Hussain once again shut the gates for Aizawl as he saved Brandon's attempt from close range.
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What Is the HR Department's Responsibility for Confidential Personnel Files?
American Disabilities Act
By Ruth Mayhew
How to Audit Employees
The Best Practices for Small Business Personnel Files
The Confidentiality Laws Between HR Generalists & Managers
Human Resources Personnel Policies & Procedures
Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations
Whether paper files or electronic personnel records, your human resources department has a duty to protect employees' personal and employment-related information. Confidentiality is critical to the integrity of your HR department and your organization's reputation. HR staff members are entrusted with private, confidential information about the organization and its employees. Confidentiality breaches result in employees losing trust in the department and questioning the HR department's competency.
Personnel files contain sensitive information about employees related to compensation, job performance, personal contacts, work history and employment eligibility documentation, which often includes a copy of the employee's Social Security card, driver's license, U.S. passport or work authorization. Based on the type of information in these files, it's imperative that HR establish access controls and maintain strict confidentiality of employee data.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requires confidentiality of information connected to employer-provided health insurance. The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act prohibit disclosure of employees' health and medical-related information. HR best practices recommend that employers create a separate file for confidential employee information such as health insurance selections, worker's compensation injury details, accommodations for workers with disabilities and documents related to leaves of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act. In addition, HR should designate a privacy officer who has sole access to these files. The files should be stored securely in a different location from regular employment files and accessible to others by request submitted to the HR department's privacy officer.
HR's obligation to maintain strict confidentiality also applies to discussions about individual employees, employment actions and HR departmental issues. HR staff members should discuss employment-related matters on a need-to-know basis. Even departmental discussions about employee information should be regulated; HR staff should refrain from engaging in non-work-related conversations about employees based on information in personnel files. In addition, HR staff must be careful about disclosing confidential information to employees outside the HR department with whom they have friendships.
Investigative Files
When an HR staff member handles a workplace investigation, the normal course of action is to create a file for witness statements, copies of legal research, notes about witness credibility and employment actions recommended by HR leadership or legal counsel. Although the workplace investigation may involve one or more employees, never keep investigative materials in the personnel files of the employees involved in the investigation. Maintaining a separate file folder for investigative materials is critical. Materials contained in an employee's file may become discoverable if the issue escalates from an informal complaint to a formal complaint or litigation filed with a government enforcement agency or the courts. Discoverable means the agency or the court could demand to inspect the materials, which could seriously affect the employer's legal defense.
Departmental Files
Many employers have two sets of personnel files for employees, an employment file and a department file, also called a supervisor's file. Supervisors and managers maintain department files for their employees, which contain specific information about performance, attendance and supervisor notes and feedback. These files shouldn't contain health or medical-related information and should be maintained in a confidential manner, such as in a locked drawer to which only the supervisor has access.
Nolo: Keeping Personnel Files and Medical Records Confidential
Bernstein Shur: Confidential Personnel Information in the Workplace
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: The Family and Medical leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Genetic Information Discrimination
Ruth Mayhew has been writing since the mid-1980s, and she has been an HR subject matter expert since 1995. Her work appears in "The Multi-Generational Workforce in the Health Care Industry," and she has been cited in numerous publications, including journals and textbooks that focus on human resources management practices. She holds a Master of Arts in sociology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Ruth resides in the nation's capital, Washington, D.C.
Can an Employer Keep Document Information From Employees?
Confidentiality in HR Processes
Employee Files Checklist
How to Write a Statement of Events for an HR Incident
What Documents Does a Human Resource Folder Contain?
How to Conduct a Personnel/HR Audit
Is it Legal to Keep Pictures of Employees in Their HR File?
Policies on Personnel Files
Legal Issues With HR Audits
1 Can an Employer Keep Document Information From Employees?
2 Confidentiality in HR Processes
3 Employee Files Checklist
4 How to Write a Statement of Events for an HR Incident


1. While melting the butter on low heat, separate the eggs and beat the whites stiff. Set this in the fridge till later.
3. In a separate medium small bowl, beat yolks, milk, and extract together till frothy.
4. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together well.
and beat till smooth and creamy.
7. Pour this lumpy chunky batter onto the waffle iron, close the lid and bake until done.
cut 5 strips of bacon in half then place two half strips of bacon onto the batter you've poured in your iron.
Close the lid then bake until done.
Note: This is not the runny boxed kind but the real baked kind like grandma used to make.
It's far better then any elbow mac & cheese I've ever eaten. You can eat it with a fork.
1. Under cook the shells a minute or two per box instructions then immediately rinse, drain, and set aside to cool a bit.
2b. Remove from heat and let stand to cool down a little.
3. Now, start preheating your oven to 350 degrees F to bake for 40 minutes.
mix the 3 cups Mild Cheddar Cheese to the shells with a wooden spoon very well.
5. Now, add the Roué and that additional 1/2 cup of milk and stir everything together well.
then cover the top with the 2 cups of Sharp Cheddar Cheese.
7. Bake, uncovered at 350 F, about 40 minutes or until the edges start to turn a golden brown.
8. When done, remove to cool a bit then serve.
Add 6 cups water to a large pot and throw in the chicken.
Add salt & pepper to taste then bring it to a slow boil, covered, for about 30 minutes or so.
2. When done, remove from heat and remove the chicken and cut it up into small bite sized pieces.
3. I think it's called pot liquor in the south but the broth in the pot needs to be strained.
Go ahead and taste it to check for the right amount of salt to your taste.
The other spices we'll add in a minute. That's it, homemade chicken broth with NO added chemicals.
turn it on high, and slow cook for 2 hours.
5. After 2 hours, toss all the spices, the butter, and the bay leave(s) in and cook another hour.
6. It's time for the rice and your done. Add it and slow cook for another 30 minutes.
7. That's it. Remove those bay leaves and grab a BIG spoon 'cause you're gonna love this soup.
1. I'm single and put the leftover soup in individually covered bowls then freeze it.
I then steam it to reheat it again, right in the bowl.
2. This can be made on the stove top as well. Takes about half as long to make.
Just let it simmer on very low heat for about an hour.
Add your spices about 30 minutes into simmering then add the rice when the hour is up.
Then let it simmer another 30 minutes.
3. If you don't like rice, try any macaroni product or leave it all out but cut the liquid by one cup.
These are great cookies, too!
Not quite as sickening sweet as normal recipes nor as greasy either.
Preheat oven to 350 F to bake for 10 minutes.
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt well.
Then add the egg and beat again till creamy.
3. With a wooden spoon, stir in the flour than stir in the chips and nuts.
(I use dough hooks instead, here. They're perfect for making cookie dough.
dough about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet then flatten them a little.
5. Bake about 10 minutes at 350 F. or until the edges just start to turn brown.
6. If you like crispier cookies, bake another minute or so but, don't burn 'em!
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The secret to this home version is the blender and it comes out pretty good, too.
including the peas and turn it on high.
2. Cook till all items are soft and tender and cooked through. 3-4 hrs. is good. Stir occasionally.
Once all ingredients are cooked and tender, fill your blender about half full and blend well.
Pour this mixture into a separate bowl than repeat until all is blended.
Now, re-blend all again assuring all ingredients are thoroughly blended well.
DON'T over fill your blender or you'll be cleaning up pea soup for weeks. Trust me on this one.
Just use a pot that'll hold about 6 cups then let everything simmer about an hour or so.
Don't forget the crackers and a grilled cheese sandwich.
Leftovers freeze quite well in separate bowls for a later date.
Do Not boil the milk, Do Not brown the butter and Do Not overcook the oysters.
1. Drain the oysters reserving their juice.
2. In a sauce pan over medium heat, slowly heat the milk (Do Not boil).
4. When onions are translucent and soft, add the oyster juice, salt and pepper then bring to a boil.
5. Now, add the oysters and simmer very gently for about 4 - 5 minutes or until the edges start to curl.
stirring gently bringing it back to almost boiling.
7. Remove immediately then serve.
It's just gotta be the easiest homemade vanilla pudding recipe in the world.
No eggs used but, still delicious.
1. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch, sugar, and salt WELL.
2. In a medium sauce pan, add milk then dry ingredients and stir constantly over medium heat until it starts to boil.
4. Now, remove from heat and stir in the extract until dissolved.
6. Garnish with Real Whipped Cream to serve.
NOTE 1: If you don't like the skin that forms on the top of your puddings, cover the surface with plastic wrap.
When chilled, it will peal right off when you remove the plastic wrap.
NOTE 2: This simple recipe can be varied by adding 1/4 cup coconut flakes in step 4. Mmm, coconut pudding.
NOTE 3: How about 3-5 slices of banana to the bottom of your bowls before pouring in the hot pudding?
1. In a small pot, heat the milk on medium to medium low heat.
(I use my index finger to test it. When it's hot and burns a bit, it's ready.
2. In a mug, add the sugar, cocoa, and butter.
3. When the milk is hot, slowly pour it into the mug while stirring.
4. Add the vanilla then stir once more and enjoy a wonderful cup of real hot chocolate/cocoa.
The difference between cocoa and chocolate is the oil content. Cocoa has none.
Now, go toast a couple pieces of bread, butter them well, cut 'em in half then dip 'em in your hot cocoa.
Here's a couple of recipes I throw together for utilizing those medium shells I bought for making my Mac & Cheese recipe.
This simple dish can be made into a full meal if you add French bread or garlic toast and a salad to it.
2. Then I drain the water off but don't rinse 'em.
4. Then I add 13-15 precooked medium small shrimp.
6. Top it off with grated 'stinky cheese' (Parmesan).
7. You could add a pinch of parsley flakes and or a little garlic salt and or onion powder but, I like it 'plain'.
That's a couple more things you can do with those medium shells.
2. Brown your meat with the onion then toss in The Taco Mix and stir fry a bit till completely combined.
3. Now, add that water and stir fry to completely incorporate everything. Mix well.
4. Bring the mixture to a low simmer covered for 5 minutes.
5. Then uncover and cook down for another 5 minutes or until thickened to your liking for taco meat.
NOTE: I just happen to use a wok for almost everything but you can use a large skillet.


Do you use both SET XACT_ABORT ON and Try/Catch block in your SQL Sever 2005 stored procedure?
Well, I found that in most cases using both in the same procedure is unncessary. Why?
When you use SET XACT_ABORT ON, on any error sql server terminates the currently executing batch and no statement after the statement on which the error occured will be execued. This means that if the error occurs in the TRY block, then the CATCH block will not get executed if the XACT_ABORT setting is ON. Now, if you just need to rollback the transaction in case of any error then setting the XACT_ABORT to ON is enough.
Actually the main perpose of using Try/Catch block is to do error handling. But when you set the XACT_ABORT setting to ON, then your error handling code is not going to execute.


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Walsh continued: "The web site will include a section on 'Integrative Health in the US', that will explain the poorly understood basics of the CAM disciplines, the education of its practitioners, patient stories, and examples of the growing use of integrative practice across the country, including in US Military and Veterans Health." Walsh adds that "the project will engage consumers, patients and practitioners through social media and crowdsourcing and to emphasize the broad promise of Section 2706 which is reimbursement for the services of all licensed health care practitioners." The initial stages of the project are being funded through grants from Bastyr University and the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).
Meantime, terrific to see AMTA stepping up after its slow start in support of that significant portion of its members who are involved in third party payment for their services. Second, credit Walsh who saw this gaping need, conceived and pushed this campaign. While the campaign's initial duration is just six month, here's hoping CoverMyCare will pick up steam, with crowd-funded and other support. The consumer may be the necessary countervailing force to insurer intransigence, and we need to up their involvement and keep at it. We can surely guess that the antagonism in the insurance industry to doing what Congress intended will certainly outlast 6 months.


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Do you have spare beeswax that you would like to use to make beautiful candles? Hive World has some lovely silicon rubber moulds for you to try. These moulds will last you for years with care and you will be proud of your product. We also stock the correct wick to use and wick holders to hold the wick firm and a wicking needle to push it through the hole in the mould. Our bain-maries come in two sizes – 1.3L and 2.8L and are ideal for melting your beeswax safely and pouring the wax into the moulds.
Melt the wax in your wax melting pot. Prepare your mould by inserting the wick cut to the right length.
Position the rubber bands around the mould to hold it together correctly.
Wrap the wick around the wick holder to hold it firm.
Let stand at room temperature for at least 2 hours until the candle has set. Then carefully trim the wick. Remove rubber bands and carefully open mould being careful not to rip it further than it is split already.


Here comes the bride... In this special Halloween edition makeup tutorial I am going to show you how you can recreate this cool and creepy skeleton bride look!
It's October and that can only mean one thing: a month of Halloween SFX and makeup goodness! For my first look I created an evil jack o' lantern look - trick or treat!


Today's verse is part of the Lord's response to some of His followers who had experienced the miracle of the multiplication of the fish and the loaves just the day before. They reasoned that Moses had fed their fathers for forty years with the manna from heaven. They were challenging Jesus to do it again, feed us again today. The Lord took this opportunity to share with them one of the most profound truths in the Bible. He explained that Moses didn't supply the manna that His Father in heaven had. He went on to say that they didn't even understand the miracle of the manna. It was not about food, after all, man does not live by bread alone. He was saying that the manna was a picture of the true bread that came down from heaven which was actually Him. He then shared the most profound of all revelations, that the bread that He would give was His flesh offered as a sacrifice for sins. That is what the miracle of the fish and the loaves was about, it was about salvation for mankind through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. Adam Clarke brings out this truth in these comments on this verse.
Feed the Multitudes on the Fourth of July is about more than jambalaya and chicken, it is about more than watermelons and snowballs, it's even about more than serving people who are needy. Feed the Multitudes is a picture of the Christian life. It is "God so loved the world" being expressed through our actions and our words. It is God's love for lost sinners seen only in the death of His Son. This was the message Jesus gave to His questioners after they had eaten the bread and the fish, it is the same answer He gives to us today, He is the true bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.
🙂 HALLELUJAH, GIVE HIM GLORY, HONOR AND PRAISE. THANK YOU, LORD, MY KING..
Good Morning Pastor Frank, have an awesome day in our LORD, with love.
Good Day, Abba Father Please Continue To Provide Your Marvelous Manna From Heaven Through Jesus Christ. This Life Often Seems So Cumbersome To Us Because Of Adjustments And Changes. This Narrow And Sometimes Bumpy Road Of Life, Many Times, Seems Too Weary. Please Continue To Help Us, Lord, To Travel On And To Remain Expectant Of The Abundance You Have For Us. Please Let Us Learn, Jesus, No Matter What, To Remain Content In You, Our Precious Savior, Provider And Almighty God. Please Continue To Teach Us To Fervently Ask, Seek And Knock. Please Lord, Allow Us To Be Continuously Pleasing In Your Sight. It Is Paramount That We Continue And Not Fall Away. Thank You Lord, Please Hear And Answer Our Prayer, Amen.
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History of "The Olive Press"
In 2010 after returning from Mosambique we sensed that Abba was calling us to establish ourselves in the Northern Cape. Blessed to have our mother Corrie Huyser and the body of Christ praying with us in the Spirit we found this beautiful piece of ground near the Orange River. After four signs confirming the ground as the place that Father God ordained, we once more together with our son Johan, asked Father God to show us His heart. Suddenly from nowhere it started raining on the very dry ground and just as suddenly stopped. We have come to learn that this type of rain is Father God confirming His heart to us as His children!
Lessons learnt: Just as Moses, we wanted to do everything in our own strength, to show our Heavenly Father our appreciation for the love He bestowed upon us. As a prayer mission base we started off with a prayer gathering, inviting partners from Africa and after the accommodation was set up we had our first prayer gathering with 50 people from Africa and South Africa. However instead of focusing only to glorify our Heavenly Father we used the opportunity to further our ministry instead of building our Father's House as a body united in faith.
Even though we made mistakes Abba caused everything to work together for good, because we love Him and are called in accordance with His purpose as in Romans 8 verse 28. Our Heavenly Father used this prayer gathering to the glory of His Name and the extention of His Kingdom into Africa.
Even though we hoped the outcome of the prayer gathering would result in a discipleship program on the base, that was not Gods plan. As a result we focused our efforts outwards and not on the base, starting the Elijah prayer discipleship school. Once again the Lord blessed it.
In January 2014 Then the Lord showed us to get other missionaries involved on the base so that we could continue building a Spiritual Highway in Africa through prayer houses. As the saying goes, when it comes to God, never say never for Just as God did with Moses, the Lord redirected our efforts back to South Africa after 3 years, showing us to repent for the altars of idolatry in South Africa. During this repentance the Lord clearly showed us to rebuild the prayer altar on the mission base to the glory of His Name.
So what is the lesson learnt? We make plans, but the Lord direct our footsteps just as Moses was taken away from Egypt in order to return - we feel the Lord took us away to train us in order to return. This time we return in unity with rejoicing and thanksgiving in our hearts with the mission that the mission base will be a place where God will be glorified, rather than a place used to build our own ministry.


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Mandy the Monster Hunter - The Legend of the Spindly Man
Mandy hunts the Monsters under the bed & in the closet. But even she is unprepared to face the nightmarish horror of The Spindly Man.
Hellbound Media
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The story of the Spindly Man has been uncovered, he has come to take the children away. One by one, he abducts his victims, and as a town mourns, Mandy the Monster Hunter remains their best hope for salvation. Her name is whispered on the playground, a legend among the children of the world. Whatever creature troubles you, when the adults won't listen, it is Mandy that can help you out. All you need to do is draw a picture of the beast, and it will reach her.
She's the thing that the things in the dark are afraid of...
Because The Spindly Man is something even Mandy has not faced before. Her first encounter has already led to one death, and Mandy herself nearly fell victim to the entity.
Mandy was the children's last hope... ...but what if even she cannot stop the spread of his curse...?
The Adventures of "Mandy the Monster Hunter"
"The Legend of the Spindly Man" is a brand new horror-fantasy comic, terrifying for readers of all ages. Those new to the character of "Mandy" will find this the perfect introduction to her world of monsters under the bed and creatures lurking in the shadows. If you've read about Mandy the Monster Hunter before, then be warned, this is her darkest and most challenging mission so far.
Older readers will appreciate the dark undertones, and themes reminiscent of the works of Neil Gaiman or Terry Pratchett, whilst younger readers will see a world of terrifying monsters and an awesome female protagonist. As with all "Mandy" stories, it is written with all-ages in mind, but as this is her scariest tale yet we'd personally recommend ages 12+ (PG-13 for those in the US)... but every child is individual, as Mandy well knows.
"The Legend of the Spindly Man" #1 & #2 Covers
We successfully funded the first issue of "The Legend of the Spindly Man" on Kickstarter at the start of the year, and now we're offering the same opportunity for you to pre-order and be among the first to get hold of "Chapter Two". New to "Mandy the Monster Hunter"? No worries, as you can pick up the first issue as well as part of this Kickstarter campaign, and join Mandy on her mission to defeat the Spindly Man... if she can!
The art work is 100% completed, the book is being lettered and the printer is ready and waiting to go ahead. The book is happening, but at a cost. We want to bring the entire series out within a year and it is only with your help that we can make this viable. Pre-ordering your book gets you numerous rewards and guarantees you as one of the first to grab a copy as they will be sent out the moment the campaign ends and your surveys are returned to us. You also get our eternal thanks for helping support indie comics. So if you love monsters, scary stories, comics, jump into the world of "Mandy the Monster Hunter" and support our kickstarter!
Hellbound Media is an independent British-based comic company founded and run by Mark Adams and Matt Warner. Matt works as a journalist and newspaper editor, whilst Mark is a Doctor of Philosophy and has written and lectured in cult media, fandom, and horror. With this background in writing, and a lifetime interest in fantasy, comics and horror, the two of them came together to form Hellbound Media. An outlet to write original horror and fantasy fiction, they've come to work with a team of amazing artists and other guest writers over the years. The company launched officially at Bristol Comic Expo in May 2011, and has gone from strength to strength. As Hellbound Media approaches its 7th Anniversary we're producing our most ambitious comic miniseries. We have had huge success with all our previous Kickstarter projects, and will continue to deliver the rewards and produce the best content we can.
Reviews for "Mandy the Monster Hunter"
As with our campaign for Issue #1 we're not only giving you the chance to pick up "The Legend of the Spindly Man #2", but to also grab a whole range of awesome extras. We've taken some feedback from before, and this time you can grab the first of several stunning Art Prints for a pledge of only £1! This first print featuring art from Danny J. Weston, the creator of Deadstar Publishing's Dolphin Squad, whose brought a gorgeous retro feel to his take on Mandy and The Spindly Man. Higher pledges can also come with a Limited Edition Art print of The Spindly Man, taken from Lyndon White's Issue #1 artwork, which can ONLY be obtained via this Kickstarter. We also have an original print by Ilan, the artist behind Uncle Frank Productions, which also serves as an awesome pin-up in the new comic.
Selection of "Mandy the Monster Hunter" Art Prints
All comics will be sent out bagged, boarded and safely packaged up. The standard pledge for £7 covers a £5 pre-order for the comic plus £2 for UK postage. Additional postage costs for other countries are added during the pledge process. Some rewards are unique, limited in numbers, including the opportunity to have original line-art of the actual comic, from artist Lyndon White. You can also ADD "Spindly Man Issue #1" to any other pledge by adding £6 to the total of that pledge level (£5 comic + £1 additional postage fee)
"Mandy the Monster Hunter: The Legend of the Spindly Man #2"
Issue #1 Available at ANY Pledge Level!
"The Curse of the Spindly Man" Postcard Set
The unique "Mandy the Monster Hunter" T-Shirt, produced by Genki Gear, is available once again, in some of our higher level rewards. Usually retailing at £15, you can grab this T-Shirt, available in numerous sizes from Small to XXL, at a low rate with other rewards. Also, want it added to a different reward level? Just boost your Pledge by £12, which is including postage, and list it as a "Add-On" in your Survey when the campaign ends!
Genki Gear T-Shirt modeled by Nayru Suicide
"Mandy the Monster Hunter" has starred in two previous 52-page perfect bound books, an anthology "The Mandy Book of Monsters" featuring a selection of amazing small press artists, and "The Face in the Curtain" graphic novel. You can get one of these, or both added to any pledge level, by adding an additional £7 (£5+£2 postage) per book to your pledge.
"Mandy the Monster Hunter" books
The next reward is something new for this Kickstarter, and allows you to bring home your ver own Spindly Man! Need a little eldritch horror in your home? Chrissey Harrison has crafted THREE hand stitched Spindly Man plushies, guaranteed to bring nightmares! Due to the rewards popularity, Chrissey is stitching us an additional three for a total of SIX. But once these are gone, that'll be it for this Kickstarter. Check out the symbol of evil, modeled below with authors C L Raven!
Plushie Spindly Man with C L Raven
We have LIMITED copies of the comic which will be signed and include a small unique sketch by Lyndon White, which will also be numbered. These are very limited, but offer a special extra reward for our backers. The biggest reward on offer, however, is the chance to own the original artwork for the comic, presented Inked and signed by Lyndon. Backers will be able to choose their requested page based on the order in which they back, first come, gets first choice. A selection of your choices can be found below, with the full list available later in the campaign. There's also the one-off opportunity to commission artist Lyndon White for your very own image, pencils and inked, in a style akin to the images below.
Examples for a Commision from Lyndon White Reward
Any suggestions? Other rewards you'd like? Other Hellbound comics? JUST ASK! Let us know what we can do and we'll do our best to make it happen! We hope you like our Rewards on offer, and will consider supporting the project!
More Stretch Goals Information Coming Soon!
Stretch Goal: Ahmed Raafat Art Print unlocks at £1,300
Writer Matt Warner
Matt Warner - Writer Matt's love of comics started in the 80s, about the same time as his love of horror. Combining both in Hellbound Media, he has created Mandy the Monster Hunter, Dublin's infamous vampire killer Dawn Keenan and Wales' very own slasher icon who lumbers through the pages of tongue-in-cheek video nasty homage Slaughterhouse Farm. He's also working on a children's book about helpful dinosaurs.
Writer Mark Adams
Dr Mark Adams - Writer Mark has been writing comics for years, but starting off drawing his own as a child with the best stick-man art around. Working primarily as an academic in cult media and film, he has lectured on subjects such as horror films, internet fandom, and "Doctor Who". Hellbound Media has allowed him to indulge his creative side and create new stories in the genres he loves.
Artist Lyndon White
Lyndon White – Artist Lyndon is a UK freelance illustrator, writer and comic artist. Working with publishers such as Blue Fox Comics, Hellbound Media, Disconnected Press, ComicHaus, Capstone Press, Lyndon is a rising star in the comics industry. Lyndon takes the essence of the narrative and ensures that he adds his unique flare of undertones including horror and surrealism.
Letterer Nikki Foxrobot
Nikki Foxrobot - Letterer. Nikki Foxrobot has been a comic letterer since 2009 and she has worked on titles for Games Workshop and Sky TV, along with many others. She lives in Southampton, UK and is both talented and competitively-priced.
Mandy the Monster Hunter - They Are Protected
Beyond some form of unavoidable disaster (e.g.Thanos gets hold of all six Infinity Stones), there really should not be any. The art is completed and in the process of being lettered, we have a printer, and it is all priced up. Once we have the funds we can be ready to print once everything is polished, and get the rewards into full production. At most, we may hit unavoidable delays but we have set a clear dead line for ourselves this time, and we will hit it!
Pledge £1 or more About US$ 1.24
You just wanted to support us? Well we appreciate it! Thank you!
Digital PDF Edition of "The Curse of the Spindly Man".
Digital PDF of Spindly Man #2
PDF ISSUE #1 & #2
Digital PDF copies of both issues of "The Legend of the Spindly Man".
SPINDLY MAN #2
A Physical copy of "Mandy the Monster Hunter: The Legend of the Spindly Man #2".
INCLUDES UK POSTAGE
"The Legend of the Spindly Man" #2 Physical Copy
SPINDLY #2 plus ART PRINT #1
As well as a physical copy of "The Legend of the Spindly Man #2" you also get the first Art Print, drawn by Danny J. Weston of "Dolphin Squad"!
Art Print #1 - Danny J Weston
COMPLETE DIGITAL MANDY COLLECTION
Collection of Digital Mandy Comics, including the out of print original "Mandy and the Monster" single issue.
"The Face in the Curtain" Digital PDF
"The Mandy Book of Monsters" Digital PDF
"Mandy and the Monster" Digital PDF
SPINDLY #1 & #2
A Physical copy of BOTH Issues of "Mandy the Monster Hunter: The Legend of the Spindly Man"
SPINDLY #2 plus LIMITED ART
As well as both physical and digital copies of "The Legend of the Spindly Man #2", and the art print by Danny J. Weston, you'll get a Limited Edition Art Print of "The Spindly Man" by Lyndon White, taken from his stunning art in the first issue, and ONLY available through this Kickstarter. The comic will also be signed be writers Matt Warner & Mark Adams.
This level also automatically includes ALL Stretch Goals should they be unlocked.
Exclusive Art Print - Lyndon White
Early Bird: SPINDLY ART COLLECTOR
As well as both physical and digital copies of "The Legend of the Spindly Man #2", and the art prints by Danny J. Weston, & Lyndon White, you'll get Art Print #2, drawn by the talented Ilan of Uncle Frank Productions. The comic will also be signed be writers Matt Warner & Mark Adams.
Art Print #2 - Ilan
SPINDLY ART COLLECTOR
Spindly Man #2 + T-SHIRT
This is a special, scaled down reward which gets you "The Legend of the Spindly Man #2" Physical copy and the "Mandy the Monster Hunter" Genki Gear T-Shirt. However, if you want the T-Shirt AND the other rewards check out the campaign details for how to add it to any other pledge level.
Mandy Genki Gear T-Shirt
SPINDLY MERCH BUNDLE
As well as both physical and digital copies of "The Legend of the Spindly Man #2", and the Art prints, you get a whole bunch of Spindly Man goodies! You'll get a set of three of "Spindly Man #2" Kickstarter Exclusive POSTCARDS, a set of STICKERS, & a Laminated "Spindly Man" Bookmark.
The comic will also be signed be writers Matt Warner & Mark Adams.
"Spindly Man #2" Exclusive x3 Postcards
Set of x4 Stickers
Laminated "Spindly Man" Bookmark
LIMITED EDITION Signed & Sketched
As well as all the awards listed, you're copy will be one of a Limited number to feature a signed and numbered sketch from artist Lyndon White. For your unique sketch you can choose to have the image of either 1) The Spindly Man, 2) Mandy the Monster Hunter, or 3) Argyle the Sock Monster.
Limited Signed Sketch in your Comic
COMIC SHOP BUNDLE
A special reward designed for Comic Shop owners to grab copies of both issues of "Mandy the Monster Hunter". Get 6 Copies of "The Legend of the Spindly Man #1" & 6 Copies of "The Legend of the Spindly Man #2" for your comic shop!
We'll also work with you to announce across our social media platforms when the book becomes available from you, and include links and promo art.
PLUSHIE "Spindly Man"
Yes you read that correctly. As well as all the rewards from the "Limited Signed & Sketched" pledge you also get a VERY limited hand-crafted "Spindly Man" plushie! Lovingly stitched by Chrissey Harrison, each one is a unique creation which is almost guaranteed to give you nightmares! Don't call him cute.
The Spindly Man Plushie - HAND MADE
Appear in Future Spindly Man!
Appear in "Legend of the Spindly Man #3". With art work prepping for a future issue, now is the time we can offer you the chance to appear in Lyndon White's beautiful artistic style. Backer will provide a suitable, clear photo and be drawn into the next issue of the "Spindly Man" mini series"!
As well as all the awards listed, you're copy will be one of a Limited number to feature a signed and numbered sketch from artist Lyndon White.
Appear in the Next Spindly Man!
ORIGINAL ART PAGE
Your opportunity to own some of the original line art from "The Legend of the Spindly Man #2" - direct from artists Lyndon White. A Unique reward - pages allocated on a first come, first choice basis.
Also comes with the the comic, physical and digital copies of "The Legend of the Spindly Man #2", and the merchandise; Art prints, a set of three of "Spindly Man #2" Kickstarter Exclusive POSTCARDS, a set of STICKERS, & a Laminated "Spindly Man" Bookmark.
Original "Spindly Man #2" Line Art
Estimated delivery Jul 2018
Lyndon White Commission
Your very own commissioned artwork from Lyndon White! Examples of the types of work you can get can be found in the campaign text. Lyndon will draw and ink your very own unique A3 work of art!
You also get a whole bunch of other rewards and any Stretch Goals that may unlock!
Lyndon White Art Commission
Wraparound Cover Art - Spindly Man #2
The dual page A3 sized Pencil & Inked Cover Art from "Mandy the Monster Hunter: The Legend of the Spindly Man #2"! A unique reward that gives you ownership of the inked (colour was digital) original artwork direct from Lyndon White. You also get a whole host of other rewards, as well as any Stretch Goals that may unlock!
Cover Art for "The Legend of the Spindly Man #2"
The Dounble-A3 sized Pencil & Inked Cover Art from "Mandy the Monster Hunter: The Legend of the Spindly Man #1"! A unique reward that gives you ownership of the inked (colour was digital) original artwork direct from Lyndon White. You also get a whole host of other rewards, as well as any Stretch Goals that may unlock!


When you think about it, it's no wonder that many freelancers struggle with stress. If you're an experienced freelancer, I bet that you know what stress feels like.
Stress can keep you awake at night. It can keep you on edge during the day. Left untreated, we all know that stress can cause health problems, relationships problems, and generally lower your quality of life.
Ultimately, stress will affect your freelancing business if you don't conquer it. Unfortunately, many freelancers don't know how to handle stress.
In this post, I'll discuss freelancing stress. I'll share some tips on how to develop a healthy way to cope with stress. I'll also invite you to share your own tips for coping with freelancing stress.
When you freelance, there's a lot to worry about.
The list above is really just the tip of the iceberg. At any given time, an individual freelancer may be dealing with all of those issues plus additional unique personal or business-related stressors.
It's no wonder that we feel so stressed out.
The type of stressor you face determines how you should respond to it.
If the stressor is something you can control, then it's up to you to take the appropriate steps to reduce your stress. An example of stress that you can control would be a work deadline that's too tight. Another example would be an extremely difficult client.
To control the first stressor, reduce the number of tight deadlines that you face by negotiating better terms when you accept a project. To control the second, refuse to work with clients who have shown themselves to be disagreeable.
Too often, however, the stressor is something that you can't control. You can relate to this type of stress if you've ever faced an unexpected repair bill or dealt with a serious illness. In the case of stressors that you can't control, the best that you can do is control how you respond to them.
It's often the stressors that we can't control that affect us the most.
It's important to respond to stress in way that is not harmful. Unfortunately, many of the ways that you could respond to stress are bad for you.
While giving in to one of these temporary releases in order to deal with your stress may seem to reduce it in the short-term, eventually these bad habits will catch up with you and damage your health.
The key to successfully dealing with freelancing stress and other stress is to find healthy ways to deal with it.
Of course, you may not be able to conquer your stress on your own–and that's okay. Although it's natural to think that you should be able to overcome stress without help, that's not always possible.
If you've tried everything that you can think of to lower your stress level and it still won't go away, it's time to turn to a professional for help.
We freelancers tend to be do-it-yourself folks who hesitate to ask for help. But too much stress can have serious consequences. If you need help, don't hesitate to get it.
In particular, you should always get help if the stress is keeping you from perform the basic tasks you need to do to get through a day. It's really okay to ask for help any time you feel overwhelmed.
With the right help, you can learn to deal with and conquer stress.
How do you deal with freelancing stress? Leave your best tips in the comments.


The number of passengers using Edinburgh Airport broke the 1.5 million mark for the first time last month, new figures show.
The capital's airport recorded its busiest ever month on record with 1,501,988 passengers passing through, a 6.3 per cent increase on the same month last year.
Airport chiefs said it is the first time a Scottish airport has broken the 1.5 million passenger barrier, with new routes helping to drive the increase.
Twenty five new routes have been launched since last July while some airlines are flying bigger aircraft.
Gordon Dewar, Edinburgh Airport chief executive, said: "These are fantastic figures for the airport, for Edinburgh and for Scotland, and they show an increase in passenger demand of 60 per cent over the past 5 years - that is phenomenal growth and easily makes us one of Europe's fasting growing airports.
In July 498,699 domestic passengers used the airport, a 4.3 per cent increase on the same month in 2017.
This was driven by Flybe flying more passengers overall compared to last year and easyJet launching a new route to Jersey and operating more flights to Bristol than last July.
The airport handled 1,003,289 international passengers, 7.3 per cent up on last year following the launch of 24 new routes including flights to destinations such as Beijing, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Carcassonne and Eindhoven.