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package org.jrebirth.af.core.component.factory;

import java.lang.reflect.Modifier;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.stream.Collectors;

import org.jrebirth.af.api.component.factory.ComponentFactory;
import org.jrebirth.af.api.component.factory.RegistrationItem;
import org.jrebirth.af.api.component.factory.RegistrationPointItem;
import org.jrebirth.af.api.exception.CoreException;
import org.jrebirth.af.api.exception.CoreRuntimeException;
import org.jrebirth.af.core.facade.FacadeMessages;
import org.jrebirth.af.core.util.MultiMap;

/**
 * The class DefaultComponentFactory.
 *
 * @author Sébastien Bordes
 */
public final class DefaultComponentFactory implements ComponentFactory, FacadeMessages {

    /** The Map that stores all settings for each registration point. */
    private final Map<Class<?>, RegistrationPointItem> definitions = new HashMap<>();

    /** The MultiMap that stores all implementations per interface. */
    private final MultiMap<Class<?>, RegistrationItem> implementations = new MultiMap<>();

    /**
     * Default Constructor.
     */
    public DefaultComponentFactory() {
        super();
    }

    /**
     * {@inheritDoc}
     */
    @Override
    public void define(final RegistrationPointItem item) {
        this.definitions.put(item.interfaceClass(), item);
    }

    /**
     * {@inheritDoc}
     */
    @Override
    public void register(final RegistrationItem item) {

        if (item.interfaceClass().isAssignableFrom(item.implClass())) {
            this.definitions.put(item.interfaceClass(), RegistrationPointItemBase.create()
                                                                                .interfaceClass(item.interfaceClass())
                                                                                .exclusive(false)
                                                                                .reverse(false));
            this.implementations.add(item.interfaceClass(), item);

        } else {
            throw new CoreRuntimeException("");
        }

    }

    /**
     * {@inheritDoc}
     */
    @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
    @Override
    public <R> List<R> buildComponents(final Class<R> clazz) throws CoreException {

        try {

            final List<R> components = new ArrayList<>();

            if (clazz.isInterface() || Modifier.isAbstract(clazz.getModifiers())) {

                final RegistrationPointItem definition = this.definitions.get(clazz);

                final List<RegistrationItem> items = this.implementations.get(clazz);
                if (items != null) {

                    Collections.sort(items);

                    // Reverse the order of registration items when we want o inverse the priorities
                    if (!definition.reverse()) {
                        Collections.reverse(items);
                    }

                    // Limit the number of component to build to only one when exclusive mode is activated
                    final int nbComponent = definition.exclusive() ? 1 : Integer.MAX_VALUE;

                    for (final RegistrationItem item : items.stream().limit(nbComponent).collect(Collectors.toList())) {
                        components.add((R) item.implClass().newInstance());
                    }
                }

            } else {
                // Simply build a instance of the given concrete class
                components.add(clazz.newInstance());
            }

            return components;

        } catch (InstantiationException | IllegalAccessException e) {
            throw new CoreException(COMPONENT_BUILD_ERROR.getText(clazz.getName()), e);
        }
    }

}


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Chapters 11–13
Pangloss
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Cunégonde
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Characters Candide
Candide is the protagonist of the novel, but he is bland, naïve, and highly susceptible to the influence of stronger characters. Like the other characters, Candide is less a realistic individual than the embodiment of a particular idea or folly that Voltaire wishes to illustrate.
Candide's name is derived from the Latin word candidus, which means "white" and connotes fair-mindedness or a lack of corruption. As that name suggests, Candide begins the novel as a perfect innocent—wide-eyed in his worship of his tutor Pangloss's wrongheaded optimistic philosophy, and completely unfamiliar with the ways of the world. Over the course of the novel, Candide acquires wealth and even some knowledge about the world, and begins to question his faith in optimism. Yet that faith remains and is frequently reactivated by any event that pleases him, from the kindness of the stranger Jacques to the death of Vanderdendur, the merchant who cheats him. At the end of the novel, Candide rejects Pangloss's philosophizing in favor of the practical labor that is introduced to him by the old farmer. While this shift in philosophy appears on the surface to be real progress, Candide's personality remains essentially unchanged. He is still incapable of forming his own opinions, and has simply exchanged blind faith in Pangloss's opinions for blind faith in the opinions of the farmer. Despite his simplicity, Candide is an effective, sympathetic hero. He is fundamentally honest and good-hearted. He readily gives money to strangers like Brother Giroflée and the poorest deposed king, and he honors his commitment to marry Cunégonde even after his love for her has faded. His naïveté, though incredible, makes Candide sympathetic to readers; the world of the novel is exaggerated and fantastic, and we are likely to find the events described as unsettling and confusing as he does.
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Saturday Morning Graveyard: "Rickety Rocket"
We spend a fair amount of time around here talking about the state of kids' culture (it's even in our logo!), which means we also spend a fair amount of time grousing about the ways it could be better. But because we are sensible people, and because we lived through a time when things were, generally speaking, kind of worse, we feel duty-bound to occasionally sift through the wreckage of our misspent youth and point out just how far we've come. In that spirit, we present Saturday Morning Graveyard, which takes a quick, disbelieving look back at some of the poorly animated hooey we were given as impressionable kids.
Rickety Rocket (1979-80)
Presented as part of the generally dreadful Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show, Rickety Rocket was a sort of animated perfect storm. It's lamentably true that, Sesame Street excepted, children's television did a lamentably poor job of depicting cultural diversity during the '70s and '80s — but that's partly because it did a bad job of depicting rational human behavior in general, which is why, when Ruby-Spears Productions decided to add a little color to its lineup, they came up with an appalling blend of Scooby-Doo, Sanford and Son, and The Jetsons. Observe:
On the one hand, you can applaud the show for sending the message that in the future, inner-city kids will have learned how to cobble together junk left behind by fleeing whites from their decaying neighborhoods and turn it into a sentient rocket. On the other hand, said rocket is a pile of junk with big lips, and the kids are minstrel caricatures. So, you know, kind of a wash.
Troubling subtext aside, Rickety Rocket was basically your standard "junior detective" cartoon of the '70s, which is to say it involved the protagonists (who called themselves — wait for it — the Far-Out Detective Agency) putting their wits together to defeat bad guys who were just a little more dim-witted than the heroes. Because it took place in the future, Rocket included lots of exotic elements, such as aliens and monsters like Count Draculon — basically it was Scooby-Doo without the masks coming off at the end. And big lips.
Rickety Rocket is hard to watch for a number of reasons, but I think it's important to point out that I don't think there was anything intentionally racist about the show; for one thing, I don't know the story behind its development well enough to make that kind of accusation, and more importantly, as I said before, the cartoons of the era generally subsisted on broad stereotypes and idiotic behavior no matter who they were depicting. Still, it's a perfect example of the kind of lazy thinking and cruddy animation that typified the Saturday mornings of our youth. Makes Dora the Explorer look pretty outstanding, doesn't it?
This entry was posted in Dads Writing About Kindie Culture, Saturday Morning Graveyard, TV and tagged Rickety Rocket on March 8, 2012 by Jeff Giles.
"The Aquabats! Super Show!" Is Awful, Long Live "The Aquabats! Super Show!"
I started writing about music for money in 1987, when I was a dumb eighth grader who thought it was the height of rock-crit iconoclasm to write wordy four-star reviews of records by artists like Toto and Bruce Willis. Fortunately, I had an editor who bought into this madness, but that isn't the point — the point is that some of my earliest writing was published just as CDs were becoming popular, and I wrote a lot of stuff about how awful CDs were (including an editorial titled — wait for it — "Compact Discontent"), but when the calendar turned to 1988, I did own one solitary, single compact disc. It was an album called New Monkees, by a band called New Monkees, which was created in conjunction with a short-lived television series titled New Monkees.
I'm bringing this up now because the New Monkees have been on my mind ever since I forced myself to sit through the first episode of The Aquabats! Super Show!, a triumph of goofball entertainment whose low-budget idiocy reminded me, again and again, of the manic, candy-colored foolishness I'd rush to tune in for every Saturday afternoon during the New Monkees' fleeting 13-week syndicated run. I loved it, but I was a 13-year-old boy, and thus a moron. The show was terrible.
The Aquabats! Super Show! is awful in similar ways, although I suspect the braintrust behind the show is doing it on purpose, which makes me feel funny inside: The creative team includes Yo Gabba Gabba! showrunners (and serial exclamation point abusers) Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz, whose fondness for low-budget aesthetics and silly humor is used to far greater, more innocent effect on the latter series. Aquabats! employs a superficially similar conceit, with cheap costumes, minimal sets, and Ritalin-fueled editing, but I detected a layer of gross, winking irony here that isn't as obvious with Gabba!
As my friend Will Harris pointed out in his enthusiastic review for the AV Club, Aquabats! is a clear spiritual descendant of the sort of wacky live-action lunacy that flourished briefly on Saturday morning television during the '70s. The difference — and I think it's a crucial one — is that those folks were actively trying to do cool, cutting-edge stuff, whereas Jacobs and Schultz are having a retro laugh that rings hollow.
For me, anyway. But as I said before, I thought the New Monkees were awesome when I was 13, and I'm sure I'd think the same of The Aquabats! Super Show! if I were 13 now. I'm simply not the target audience for this stuff. I wish it were more honest, and less deliberately evocative of such a chintzy era, and I also can't pretend to understand why [old man rant] everything has to be so garish and loud and spliced up with so many quick cuts [/old man rant]. But every generation needs its stupid jokes, and as these things go, Aquabats! is utterly harmless. You may want to make sure it's airing in a separate room, but it's harmless.
This entry was posted in Dads Writing About Kindie Culture, TV and tagged Aquabats, Aquabats Super Show on March 6, 2012 by Jeff Giles.
DVD review & giveaway: Elmo's World: Elmo's Favorite Things
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Last week Elmo celebrated his birthday and this week he is releasing a brand new DVD, Elmo's World: Elmo's Favorite Things. (out today, February 7th) The latest disc from the Sesame Workshop contains eight (8) episodes of Elmo's World and features the DVD premiere of Elmo's World Building Things.
As you would expect, the regular cast of characters are all here: Elmo, Mr. Noodle, his brother Mr. Noodle and their sister Miss Noodle. And of course, Dorothy his pet fish is also here. It's a collection of episodes that normally air towards the end of every Sesame Street episode. At this stage in the game you know exactly what you're going to get from an Elmo DVD. Whether it's Elmo talking to children, Dorothy, Mr. Noodle or other Sesame Street monsters; your child will be entertained, educated and engaged, just like mine, from start to finish.
What exactly are some of Elmo's favorite things? School, Birthdays, Pets, Games, Dinosaurs, the Beach, Building Things and Friends. Each episode provides a fantastic educational opportunity between parent and child. As my daughter is almost three, this DVD is right in her wheelhouse. She was mesmerized from beginning to end and was more than willing to give me a play-by-play of everything that was happening.
It should come as no surprise that Elmo's World: Elmo's Favorite Things would be another solid edition to your child's DVD collection.
Bonus: We have a copy of the DVD to giveaway! How win it: Leave a comment on this post, share this post on Facebook or RT the @Dadnabbit Twitter account. We will pick a winner this Friday. Good luck!
Details: Approximately 135 minutes. It also includes a downloadable activity book which my daughter loved almost as much as the DVD.
This entry was posted in Contests, Dads Writing About Kindie Culture, Featured, Reviews, TV on February 7, 2012 by Dan Walsh.


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Joshua received his B.S. in Nuclear Physics and Spanish Literature with High Honors from Michigan State University. He then received a Master's in Theoretical Particle Physics from McGill University in Montréal. Currently, his areas of interest are physics in the 20th Century (especially particle physics and quantum physics in their cultural contexts), and science in the media, arts, literature, and popular culture. Recently he wrote an essay titled, "The Reality Tests," which was anthologized in Best American Science and Nature Writing 2009.The article is about a group of physicists in Vienna who are trying to find out whether what is observed in fundamental physics exists before it is measured. The book went on sale early this fall and copies have been spotted at Moe's.
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President-elect Donald Trump appointed his influential son-in-law Jared Kushner as a White House senior adviser Monday, putting the young real estate executive in position to exert broad sway over both domestic and foreign policy, particularly Middle East issues and trade negotiations.
Trump has come to rely heavily on Kushner, who is married to the president-elect's daughter Ivanka. Since the election, the political novice has been one of the transition team's main liaisons to foreign governments, communicating with Israeli officials and meeting Sunday with Britain's foreign minister. He's also huddled with congressional leaders and helped interview Cabinet candidates.
Ivanka Trump, who also played a significant role advising her father during the presidential campaign, will not be taking a formal White House position. Transition officials said the mother of three young children wanted to focus on moving her family from New York to Washington.
Kushner's own eligibility for the White House could be challenged, given a 1967 law meant to bar government officials from hiring relatives. Kushner lawyer Jamie Gorelick argued Monday that the law does not apply to the West Wing. She cited a later congressional measure to allow the president "unfettered" and "sweeping" authority in hiring staff.
Kushner will resign as CEO of his family's real estate company and as publisher of the New York Observer. He will also divest "substantial assets," Gorelick said. The lawyer said Kushner would not be taking a salary. Ivanka Trump will also be leaving her executive roles at the Trump Organization – her father's real estate company – and her own fashion brands.
Kushner, who turns 36 on Tuesday, emerged as one of Trump's most powerful campaign advisers during his father-in-law's often unorthodox presidential bid – a calming presence in an otherwise chaotic campaign. Soft-spoken and press-shy, he was deeply involved in the campaign's digital efforts and was usually at Trump's side during the election's closing weeks.
He has continued to be a commanding presence during the transition, working alongside incoming White House chief of staff Reince Priebus and senior adviser Steve Bannon. He's played a key role in coordinating Trump's contacts with foreign leaders and has been talking with foreign government officials himself, according to a person with knowledge of the conversations.
Last week, Kushner and Bannon – the controversial conservative media executive – met with British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson.
Kushner and Bannon have also worked closely on issues related to Israel, including discussions over moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, which could inflame tensions in the Middle East, and on the Trump administration's response to a United Nations Security Council measure condemning Israeli settlements.
Kushner is also weighing in on domestic policy. He joined other Trump advisers Monday night for a meeting with House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., on tax reform. He championed the pick of his friend Gary Cohn, the president of Goldman Sachs, for a top White House economic post, and Cohn's influence within Trump's team is said to be growing. He's been a conduit between Trump's team and the private sector, a role transition officials said would continue in the White House.
Those with knowledge of Kushner's role spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss internal matters.
The anti-nepotism law had appeared to be the main obstacle to Kushner joining the White House. In arguing that the measure did not apply to the West Wing, Gorelick cited an opinion from two federal court judges in a 1993 case involving Hillary Clinton's work on her husband's health care law. She said Trump planned to seek an advisory opinion on the nepotism law from the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel.
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As a Tory MP and former soldier, a failure to maintain Britain's military strength would be untenable.
This Christmas time, British servicemen and women are on duty around the world. More than 5,000 are deployed on over 20 operations in more than 25 countries; from fighting Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil) in Iraq and Syria, to training allied forces in Afghanistan, Nigeria and Ukraine, from Nato missions in Estonia, Poland, Romania and the Mediterranean, to humanitarian and peace-keeping operations in Somalia, South Sudan, Cyprus and the Caribbean. At home, the Ministry of Defence reported an "upsurge" in Russian vessels transiting UK waters over Christmas, monitored closely by the Royal Navy.
In 2004, I spent Christmas as a soldier in Al Amarah, southern Iraq, attached to the Welsh Guards Battle Group in the mud-stricken outpost Camp Abu Naji in Maysan Province. On the day itself, those of us who were unmarried – and not conscious of missing out on Christmas morning with wives and children – were amused by the experience of making merry and donning Father Christmas hats in an Iraqi backwater.
We were in the land of the Garden of Eden, but this was no paradise. Our celebrations were aided by an illicit bottle of whisky, a surfeit of Duchy Original Biscuits (thoughtfully dispatched, we imagined, by the Welsh Guards' Regimental Colonel, the Prince of Wales) and relentless black humour, the life blood of the British military, which thrives on adversity and the ridiculous.
But we were also quietly proud that, while our friends, families and contemporaries were safe at home, we were out in the world, pursuing adventure, serving our country and doing our duty. This sense of duty motivated a generation of servicemen and women who, from 2001, deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and the same sense of duty motivates the men and women deployed around the world defending British interests today.
Our people are our finest resource, and we need them now more than ever. We may have ended large-scale operations in Iraq and Afghanistan but we will not be able to pick and choose the conflicts of the future. Indeed, it was the mistaken belief that Britain would only fight wars of convenience that led David Cameron's government to reduce our Armed Forces' fighting power by some 25 per cent after 2010.
We must shake off this legacy, because the world is full of direct threats to our security. The Middle East is beset by multiple conflicts and the abomination of Isil, now dispersed and more dangerous. A resurgent Russia is probing Nato's flank, North Korea is seeking nuclear showdown with the US, and terrorism is more pervasive and agile than ever and has moved into the cyber-sphere.
It therefore seems odd that a debate has been raging recently about further cuts to our Armed Forces, sparked by a review led by the National Security Adviser, Mark Sedwill. The review will reportedly present the Prime Minister and the Defence Secretary with a range of options that all involve cutting the conventional capabilities of our Armed Forces, while giving counter-terrorism and cyber-security a boost.
We should certainly be spending more on cyber-security and counter-terrorism, but this must not come at the expense of conventional hard power. Sources in the MoD report a £2 billion annual budget shortfall, potential cuts to amphibious capability, to the Royal Marines, and even a possible reduction in the strength of our Army from the current target of 82,000. For MPs like me, who stood on a Conservative manifesto pledge of maintaining the strength of our Armed Forces, failure to do so would be untenable. When I was serving 10 years ago, our Army was more than 100,000-strong.
The unfortunate reality is that the National Security Adviser is making these recommendations with a view to achieving what he calls fiscal neutrality. The more important truth is that, if the threats we face increase, we need to increase our capabilities and be prepared to pay for it. In a post-Brexit world, the UK will rightly embrace a more globalised posture than ever before in trade, diplomacy and defence. We must be ambitious for ourselves, credible to our allies and resolute in the defence of our interests. My generation and those who find themselves on duty today will accept nothing less.


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As someone who comes from a working class background, I can assure you that classism is alive and well in the academy.
Even now, after 11 years of higher education employment and enough money in my bank account to be considered financially middle class, I feel out of place in academia. This is because I maintain other working class forms of capital (we'll get into what those are later) — and likely always will. Some of my colleagues are keenly aware that I did not grow up like they did, and there are things about the higher education system that I will never understand or support.
Money does impact status and opportunity though, and having more of it can provide access to people, places, and prospects.
This is the case throughout someone's educational journey — from birth until… whenever (if you endorse lifelong learning). Money determines whether someone gets to grow up with books in their house; if they go to daycare or early childhood programs that have academic curriculums; if they attend public or private primary and secondary schools; and if they deem higher education at all feasible.
This is why many people believe that increasing financial resources — scholarships, grants, work study, loan programs, etc. — is a viable solution to the college access challenge for underrepresented populations, including poor and working class students.
These folks are partially right.
Federal legislation, such as the GI Bill, and state legislation, like Georgia's HOPE and Louisiana's TOPS, that center decreasing costs of college attendance (in essence, increasing financial resources for particular populations) has indeed increased college access for certain underrepresented populations, including poor and working class students. However, we shouldn't get too excited because this enrollment data does not often translate into retention or completion data.
We are not necessarily making ample progress when students attend colleges and universities but do not complete any kind of certificate or degree program, potentially putting them into debt that will be challenging, if not impossible, to repay. In addition to the issues with completion rates, poor and working class students may still be boxed out of campus life and engagement because of financial constraints; it costs "high dollar" (in the words of my dad) to live on campus, join student organizations, study abroad, and work for free (aka: participate in internships). Many poor and working class students spend significant time working in on- and off-campus jobs in order to make financial ends meet. These factors can, and do, influence students' inclusion, satisfaction, and success in higher education.
But all of that money talk is just the tip of the proverbial social class identity iceberg.
"a script, map, and guide. It tells us how to talk, how to dress, how to hold ourselves, how to eat, and how to socialize … in short, class is nearly everything about you" (p. 5).
This expanding conceptualization of social class means that having more money, or less financial burden, won't automatically make higher education less classist or more inclusive. That's because social class identity influences how students acquire information; interact with peers, administrators, and faculty; communicate; navigate policies, practices, and systems; challenge the status quo; and engage in activism — basically, folks' entire higher education experience.
Despite what Sean Combs (better known in the 1990s as Puff Daddy, now P. Diddy) claimed, it is NOT all about the Benjamins, folks.
This is why it is important to consider social class identity from a holistic perspective.
It may be helpful to start with your own social class identity. How do you identify your social class? If you don't know, take time to explore it. If you only consider money as the determinant, dive deeper into social class nuances. Read about social class (see: Barratt, 2011; Hurst, 2010; Lubrano, 2004; Martin, 2015; Soria, 2015; Stuber, 2012). Reflect on it. And, please—despite how awkward it may initially feel — talk about it! Bring it up with your partner, family, friends, colleagues, or students. It is okay if you don't have it all figured it; social class is complex. But at least try! Then, move beyond your own social class to critically analyze your office, departmental, divisional, and institutional policies and practices to determine how much classism emerges at each level and devise action plans to both acknowledge social class, and all its inherent capitals, and reduce classism on campus.
We'd love to continue the conversation about social class identity in higher education. Tweet us at @HelloPresence & @SonjaArdoin! Thanks for reading.
Author's note: I use the phrasing poor and working class students here instead of more coded terms, such as Pell-eligible students or work study students, or the limiting low-income or low-socioeconomic status (SES) phrasing, because I believe social class can be discussed with transparency and I believe that social class involves more than finances and money.
Barratt, W. (2011). Social class on campuses: Theories and manifestations. Sterling, VA: Stylus.
Bourdieu, P. (1986). The forms of capital. In J.G. Richardson (Ed.), Handbook of theory and research for the sociology of education (pp. 241-58). New York, NY: Greenwood.
Hurst, A. L. (2010). The burden of academic success: Loyalists, renegades, and double agents. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
Lubrano, A. (2004). Limbo: Blue-collar roots, white-collar dreams. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Martin, G. L. (2015) "Tightly wound rubber bands": Exploring the college experiences of low income, first-generation white students. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 52(3), 275-286, DOI: 10.1080/19496591.2015.1035384.
Soria, K. (2015). Welcoming blue-collar scholars into the ivory tower: Developing class- conscious strategies for student success. Columbia, SC: National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition.
Stuber, J. M. (2012). Inside the college gates: How class and culture matter in higher education. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books.
Yosso, T. (2005). Whose culture has capital? A critical race theory discussion of community cultural wealth. Race Ethnicity and Education, 8 (1), 69-91.
About the author: Sonja Ardoin is a learner, educator, and facilitator. Currently serving as Program Director and Clinical Assistant Professor of Higher Education at Boston University, Sonja is a proud Cajun, first gen to PhD, and scholar-practitioner. She authored The Strategic Guide to Shaping Your Student Affairs Career (2014); studies college access and success, social class identity, student and women's leadership; and student affairs career; and serves with organizations such as NASPA and LeaderShape. Learn how we can help get your students involved.


Despite winning fifteen Emmy's during it's seven season run, AMC's Mad Men will probably be remembered best for it's on-point styles. As the final season comes to a close, I wanted to highlight some of the most notable looks throughout the show and talk about how you can incorporate each one into your wardrobe.
Everything about this suit style, from the fit to the colors to the accessories, reads professionalism. Slim, tailored cuts started to appear after World War II to complement the athletic build of soldiers returning from war, but in reality, anyone can benefit from a tailored look regardless of his body type. Loose, baggy suits make smaller men look like they're drowning in their outfits and larger men look heavier than they actually are.
As far as color, nothing looks more professional than a dark navy suit and white shirt. Contrasted with a dark tie, you'll look like a CEO regardless of your position. Finally, pay attention to accessories, which should never be the focal point of your outfit, but should pull your outfit together. Limit yourself to one, at most two, accessories per outfit, like either a tie bar (as shown here), interesting cuff links, or a pocket square.
This image from the later seasons shows the characters branching out from the more traditional styles by adding color. While Don adds a splash of color with the bright tie, Sterling stands out with the navy double-breasted jacket, plaid pants, and chelsea boots. It's a bold look that not everyone can pull off and might not be acceptable for every workplace, but when done right, it allows you to stand out and make a bold statement. Your double-breasted blazer should always be in a dark, muted color, preferably navy. And while it's possible to pair the jacket with matching pants as a suit, go with a lighter patterned pants to contrast with the navy jacket. Solid colors like grey or tan offer a clean simple look, while more complex patterns like the plaid shown above offer a bold look. Your shirt and tie shouldn't compete for attention. A white shirt with a solid color tie work best.
With this suit, Don Draper radiates power and masculinity. The navy departs from the traditional black just enough to give the suit some character without coming off as unprofessional. And while a tie that's too bold or loud can be off-putting, a simple pattern like a solid stripe as shown above adds just enough flair to be interesting. As far as the details, a pocket square adds class, but for a formal setting like the office, go with a flat fold like the picture above. Always leave the second button of your jacket unbuttoned, and make sure your shirt cuffs are showing by no more or less than half an inch.
If Mad Men showed us anything its how versatile a plain white shirt could be. Today, not only can you wear it with a miriad of work outfits, but it also transitions seamlessly to an evening shirt. A white, button-down shirt is like a blank canvas: it can be transformed into any number of looks. So whether you're pitching a billion dollar deal or getting drinks with friends, consider a white shirt a necessity.
Whether you're going on a date, headed to a club, or just grabbing drinks with friends, chances are your work ensemble isn't the look you're going for. To avoid the hassle of running home to change, we recommend well-fitting shirt all day instead of just saving it for the evening. A custom shirt looks like an evening shirt by virtue of it's fit, regardless of the pattern.
Curated styles outside of your normal wheelhouse of solid whites and oxford blues like gingham, micro-check and Tattersall provides style that works for both the office and the evening. Swap your slacks for dark jeans and you can go from sleek and sophisticated in the office to laid back but still fashionable at night. Belt optional, tuck in recommended.
For the top, a basic cardigan is the perfect replacement for your suit jacket. A linen blazer is the perfect summer complement. Both provide sharp, timeless looks that never go out of style. A skinny work tie can stick around for the evening but anything wider than 3" has to go.
If you want to be bold and add some attitude, opt for a leather jacket or even a bomber jacket instead of the cardigan. Both can inject some character into your outfit without looking like you're trying to draw attention. The key is color. Whatever type of jacket you choose, make sure it's in a dark color, preferably black, dark blue, or dark brown, i.e. something understated and simple that will contrast well against your patterned shirt. Remember, the shirt is the place to experiment with colors and patterns, not the jacket.
After figuring out which colors best complement your look, the next step is finding patterns that match your style and personality. Check patterns, from subtle micro checks to strong Ginghams, are a great way to add character to your wardrobe while retaining a classic look suitable for work. Checks match well with your solid suits or slacks and multiply the number of ways in which you can bring your suit, shirt and tie together.
In addition to a unique fit, your custom shirts allow you to walk into the room with a style all your own. We recommend starting with navy and blue checks, which would well with most suit colors and red ties. This combination matches most office environments. From there, experiment with multi-color Gingham patterns with your secondary color reflecting the current season.
In the winter months, go with smaller checks in more muted colors that pair well with dark suits. Then in the spring and summer, brighten your color palette with pinks, purples and lighter colors. Your shirt pattern should complement your suit and tie the look together, not stand out for attention. Save those for social occasions. Oversized checks and plaids are best for the weekend as well and pair well with a dark pair of jeans.
Nothing beats a cold beer after a long workday, sooner the better and thus why happy hour is well happy. Many of us head straight there from work and choose to either stay in our suit or pull a Superman in the closet. No one wants to spill on their suit jacket or look like an intern because you're the only one casually dressed.
We recommend swapping your slacks for a dark pair of jeans before you leave. And then hanging up your jacket once you arrive at the bar. Wearing jeans when traveling is a great way to keep a clean look but also avoid wearing our your pants, which wear down faster than your suit jacket. Navy chinos also work. This option helps you avoid untucking your dress shirt, which should be avoided, especially if wearing slacks.
Most dress shirts are cut long so they stay in your pants. We know the temptation is to want to loosen up but untucking your shirt does not make you look younger or hipper. It makes you look like the Penguin in Batman, an unkempt character. So keep your shirt tucked into your dark jeans, you will look better, save your suit and feel comfortable. Tie, belt and rolling up sleeves are optional.
The shirt collar is the closest to your face and therefore the most important style. Somewhere along the way, we ended up with thousands of collar styles. But let's cut through the clutter and highlight the three you need to know.
Semi-spread: the most balanced and flexible style that works well across formal and casual styles, with and without a tie. This style complements the most face shapes and occasions.
Traditional spread: best paired with formal shirts to be worn with suits and a strong tie. This collar fits well with wide lapel, power suits but less so with today's skinnier lapels.
Button-down: the classic style that best fits casual styles to be worn under a blazer on the weekend, not with your pinstripe suit. Common on check patterns. Tie optional.
Too many fine cotton shirts in great patterns are limited by their collar styles, be it wide spreads that require a tie with a full knot or niche styles like tab collars. The goal of every wardrobe is to maximize your looks and provide versatility. Don't be the guy that has to go home and change in order to hit happy hour. Select a collar style that works for you, not the other way around.
The Counselor includes a slew of stars, which sometimes is a red flag for movies. Sometimes it's not, as in the case of American Hustle. Whether you enjoyed the movie or got tired of Cameron Diaz's cheetah spots, there were some great styles by well-dressed Michael Fassbender to take note of. Given the movie takes place along the Mexican border, the styles fit well with the upcoming summer.
Michael Fassbender, a Texas lawyer in the movie, got contrast right. Summer does not mean pastels, that season is spring. The best color to complement your summer tan is black. The black watchband and belt tie the look together. Linen shirts and shorts are meant to be a little baggier and casual, but with the right colors, they can create a sharp look.
The color of his blue suit is perfect for summer. Away with the dark Navy's of winter. The peak lapel is slim, giving it flexibility across formal and social occasions. The muted stripes provide a perfect canvas for the strong red tie. Your shirt and tie should not compete for attention, like dancing, someone has to take the lead.
The best part of the style in this movie is the contrast between Michael Fassbender and the character of Javier Bardem and Brad Pitt. Ornate silk butterflies are reserved for drug pins so stick with the style of Michael Fassbender.
The oxford white dress shirt is a staple in every wardrobe. It's likely where you started when traveling on sports teams with your khaki's and navy blazer. It also represents the rigidity of your first interview suit that was likely void of style or creativity.
To be blunt, white shirts should be worn to work in the summer and worn during the evenings in winter. The most basic reason is elementary; white reflects light and therefore keeps you cooler in the sun. Your white shirt also shows off your tan. However, be aware that any sweat marks are highly visible so wear an undershirt if your commute involves melting on a subway platform.
When it comes to undershirts, stick with a white V-neck, which allows you to unbutton your shirt collar without revealing your crewneck.
Combined with your light gray summer suit, your white shirt creates a great canvas for your colorful ties. They will really pop against the monochromatic background. Go with paisley or light purple patterns.
In the winter, your white shirt provides a classic high contrast look with your dark suits. Think Frank Sinatra. We recommend a textured, skinny black tie that provides a great outline and makes you stand out.


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Milan Mijatovic G 32 6' 3" 181 lbs -- 4 1 12 12 0 0 0 0 0
Danijel Petkovíc G 26 6' 6" 190 lbs Montenegro 5 0 10 10 0 0 1 0 0
Matija Sarkic G 22 6' 5" -- -- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Darko Bulatovic D 30 6' 1" -- -- 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0
Boris Kopitovic D 25 -- -- -- 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0
Risto Radunovic D 27 6' 0" -- -- 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 1 0
Momcilo Raspopovic D 25 -- -- -- 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marko Simic D 32 6' 1" 172 lbs Serbia 6 0 0 0 3 1 4 2 2 0
Aleksandar Sofranac D 29 -- -- -- 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Igor Vujacic D 25 6' 2" -- -- 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 2 1 0
Dusan Lagator D 25 5' 9" 159 lbs -- 4 0 0 0 1 0 4 5 1 0
Nemanja Sekulic M 25 -- -- -- 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0
Marko Vesovic M 28 5' 10" 152 lbs -- 6 0 1 0 3 3 8 13 3 0
Sead Haksabanovic M 20 5' 8" 161 lbs Sweden 2 0 0 0 4 1 2 0 0 0
Deni Hocko M 25 5' 9" -- -- 2 0 0 0 1 1 5 5 0 0
Branislav Jankovic M 27 -- -- -- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Damir Kojasevic M 32 5' 8" -- -- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aleksandar Boljevic F 24 6' 1" 163 lbs -- 7 4 0 0 7 4 6 17 2 0
Nikola Vukcevic F 28 6' 0" 168 lbs Montenegro 7 0 0 1 1 0 14 14 1 0
Fatos Beqiraj F 31 6' 2" 181 lbs -- 8 3 0 0 11 2 10 12 1 0
Vladmir Jovovic F 25 5' 8" 157 lbs -- 7 3 0 0 9 4 8 7 2 0
Stefan Mugosa F 27 6' 2" 174 lbs -- 6 0 2 0 14 5 4 11 0 0
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Montenegro ease past Belarus
Montenegro score twice in the span of five minutes to down Belarus 2-0.
Harry Kane's hat-trick sees England book spot for Euro '20 in 7-0 rout
England booked their spot for next year's European Championships with an easy win over Montenegro at Wembley as Harry Kane scored a hat-trick.
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England's 7-0 demolition of Montenegro puts them in next summer's Euro. Watch Euro 2020 qualifying on ESPN+.
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Salem, IN (April 7, 2019) – Jack Dossey III's team made big changes prior to the 2019 season, and it all paid off with his first ever CRA win in Saturday night's Mitch Smith Auto Service 125 Presented by Perfecto Tool at Anderson Speedway, the 2019 season points opener for the series.
Brett Robinson started on the pole for the event after Hamke Race Cars/Rowdy Manufacturing Fast Qualifier and two-time ARCA/CRA Super Series Champion Travis Braden drew a five for the events invert. 2016 series Champion Cody Coughlin was scheduled to start on the pole after the invert, but his team elected to pull their car out of impound to make it better for the race, regulating Coughlin to the tail of the field to start the event.
Robinson took full advantage of his pole starting position to grab the early lead with Braden and Dossey in hot pursuit. The event went yellow on lap 10 when Hunter Jack's car erupted in flames after a broken fuel line. Jack was able to get out the car safely, the team made hasty repairs and were able to get back in the race losing only three laps.
Robinson kept the lead on the lap 11 restart with Braden in tow. Braden made contact with Robinson at the end of the backstretch running Robinson up the track on lap 35, but Robinson dived back under Braden when Braden washed up the track in turn four, Braden led that lap, but Robinson completed the pass to retake the lead.
Dossey III then started his run to the front, first getting buy Braden for second, then chased down Robinson to close on his bumper. Dossey III tried to make the pass on the inside before making contact with Robinson's back bumper, sending him up the track, opening the bottom for Dossey III to make the pass and grab the lead on lap 95.
The race was slowed for the second time when Ryan Issacs went around in turn two by himself. Dossey would keep the lead on the restart and go ahead and get the win by a little over three seconds.
Dossey III's team picked up the PitBoxes.com Pit Crew of the Race Award for all their hard work in helping get their car ready to compete on Saturday night and getting the victory. Dossey was the Senneker Performance Rookie of the Race Award winner. With the win Dossey III becomes the first driver locked into the ARCA/CRA Super Series Chase for the Championship as long as he runs in 70% of the races.
Braden would finish in second and picked up the FLUIDYNE High Performance Cool Under Pressure Award. Robinson finished in third and picked up the AR Bodies Cool Move of the Race Award for his crossover move on Braden. Scott Tomasik finished in fourth place after starting eighth. 2018 series Champion Josh Brock came from his 10th starting position to finish in fifth place picking up a Hoosier Racing Tire Performance Award and the Progressive Racing Engines Hardcharger Award.
Austin Kunert would survive some heavy front-end damage to get a sixth-place finish. Coughlin would come back from a lap down to finish in seventh place. 2017 series Champion Logan Runyon finished in eighth after starting 12th, he picked up a Hoosier Racing Tire Performance Award. Greg Van Alst finished in ninth, Hunter Jack would finish in 10th place.
The next event for the ARCA/CRA Super Series is the Ross Mortgage 200 Presented PNC Bank at Toledo Speedway on Saturday, April 20th. More information on the ARCA/CRA Super Series can be found at www.cra-racing.com.


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#EquityWorks: Actors' Equity Members Have Earned More Than $580,000 in Los Angeles With New 99-Seat Agreement
Actors' Equity Association > Uncategorized > #EquityWorks: Actors' Equity Members Have Earned More Than $580,000 in Los Angeles With New 99-Seat Agreement
Work Opportunities Continue to Grow in Los Angeles
Los Angeles – Actors' Equity Association has announced that members have earned more than $580,000 on the Union's 99-Seat Agreement for theatres in Los Angeles. Since the contract was introduced three years ago, nearly 5,000 work weeks have been created.
The contract, introduced in 2015, was intended to help actors and stage managers, who previously worked for nothing or earned token amounts, like $7 a day when appearing in small productions in Los Angeles, even though California's minimum wage is $10.50 an hour.
"Actors and stage managers deserve to be paid for their work," said Mary McColl, Executive Director of Actor's Equity. "With this agreement, members in Los Angeles have more options for working on contract than ever before."
Separately from the 99-Seat Theatre Agreement, the Small Professional Theatre (SPT) contract – introduced to Los Angeles in 2015 – has also given members a new way to work on contract in Los Angeles. Also new since 2015 is the Los Angeles Showcase code, for venues up to 50 seats. Additionally,in more than 60 small theaters designated as Equity Membership Companies, Equity Members can participate in a production without the benefit of an Equity contract. Finally, Members can now self-produce under the L.A. Self-Produced Project Code.
The 99-Seat Agreement called for provisions that included salaries based on minimum wage for all rehearsals and performances, workers' compensation coverage in case of injury, unemployment insurance, a two-hour minimum call requirement and a minimum number of Equity contracts required for casts, with the amount based on the full size of the cast.
ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION, founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers. Equity endeavors to advance the careers of its Members by negotiating wages, working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits (health and pension included). Member: AFL-CIO, FIA. #EquityWorks.
#EquityWorks: Actors' Equity Members Have Earned More Than $260,000 in Los Angeles on New 99-Seat Agreement
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If there's ever a more crushing downer after impressing your local bar at karaoke night, it's going home to watch seemingly ordinary film characters of Hollywood films burst into song without the aid of a backing track, or in some cases, seven or eight drinks beforehand.
You have to hand it to bar managers in Hollywood films. Without them carelessly leaving microphones lying around their establishments we might've never heard the honeyed tones of Maverick and Goose, who burst into song for the sole purpose of Maverick getting lucky. And remember, without this piece of impromptu singing, Goose wouldn't be known as the selfless wingman he is today.
Not even oncoming traffic can distract Adam Scott's pushy parent in Step Brothers from ensuring his family hit every note (and almost car) in this mesmerising car-ride sing-along version of Sweet Child O Mine. Despite this reckless child endangerment, credit has to be given to his supremely talented orchestral ability.
Tom Selleck's untamed moustache, Ted Danson's expansive smile, Steve Guttenberg's unadulterated charm – there was no surprise that the stars of this film created a super-parent. The only shock came when the men teamed up to sing an exceptionally soulful lullaby to their daughter that, if we're honest, made us jealous.
Anyone who jumps onto a cafeteria table with all the chutzpa of a gang member in West Side Story in order to profess his love for a girlfriend by song, and happens to be in college can certainly be classed as crazy. Crazy enough to slay his classmates in a Halloween costume, though? Surprisingly not.
In between drinking scotch, shopping for suits and fighting rival news team, the Channel 4 News Team like nothing better than to harmonise to smooth seventies hit Afternoon Delight, shown in this singing scene that's easily one of the most memorable of recent cinema. The voices of Will Ferrell and co. blend unnaturally well with one another – and judging by their reactions, they know it too.
As cases of mistaken identity go, being forced to croon a rendition of a classic rock 'n' roll ballad in front of some intimidatingly drugged-up older guys who think you're "Jimmy's brother, the one with the beautiful voice," is definitely not a good one. Michael Cera doing it, however, at least makes for an entertaining watch.
Rather than break out the Trivial Pursuit or post-meal mint chocolates, in this dinner scene Jennifer Aniston's on-screen brother attempts to liven things up by instructing fellow diners to give vocal percussion as he belts out Owner Of A Lonely Heart – and in doing so provides the perfect foil for Vince Vaughn's stand-offish deadpan.
Spare a thought for Julia Roberts. If she's not in a movie in which she makes a fool of herself, someone is doing it for her. Just like Rupert Everett who serenades in front of a packed restaurant and has their party join in the fun to compound her awkwardness. But how does every family member know all the words, you ask? They read the script, obviously.
Aside from a kitten slowly drowning or the football season ending, there's nothing sadder than seeing a dejected Mr Bean. Fortunately for Rowan Atkinson's character, however, he discovers alcohol in his 1997 spin-off movie and subsequent inebriation causes him to give a respectable rendition of the Beatles. Okay, it's woeful but at least he's a trier.


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Audi announces its arrival in Formula 1 from 2026 – cars – sports
Madison Gordon 5 months ago 3 min read
German car maker Audi It will appear for the first time in Formula 1 In 2026 as an engine supplier, the company's CEO, Marcus Dussmann, announced Friday at a press conference in Spa-Francorchamps, on the sidelines Belgian Grand Prix.
Duesmann explained that Audi will develop its hybrid engine in Neuburg an der Donau in Bavaria, southern Germany, and partner with the Formula One team "to be announced by the end of the year".
Close alliance?
According to the specialized press, this alliance can be closed with Sauber, which currently competes under the name Alfa Romeo and has Ferrari engines.
Another indication that reinforces this assumption is the announcement on Friday by Alfa Romeo that it will end its collaboration with Sauber at the end of 2023.
The Hinwil team can now collaborate with Audi and supply the German chassis to the German brand.
'Excellent timing'
Hamilton has been on pole position since the start of the Spanish Grand Prix.
Thus, Audi joins Mercedes, Ferrari, Renault and Red Bull (with Honda Technology) as an engine manufacturer. The announcement comes ten days after the FIA's World Motorsport Council approved a regulation for new engines from 2026.
"It's perfect timing with the new regulations: F1 changes in a way that allows us access, with a very important part of the electricity" In the hybrid engine, the Duesmann, which is in Belgium was developed with Stefano Domenicali, president of Formula 1 and Mohamed Ben Sulayem, president of the FIA.
The engines, hybrids since 2014, will see an increase in electric power from 2026 and will use 100% sustainable fuel, a requirement of the German brand. "We have decided to become a 100% electric car manufacturer," by 2033, the luxury brand's style of the Four Rings reminds us.
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Audi also noted the importance of the current budget limit for the teams, as well as implementing another limit in 2023 for engine manufacturers. "It's a big event for our sport," Stefano Domenicali rejoiced. "It is an important recognition because our choice of sustainable fuel hybrid engines by 2026 is a solution for the future of the automotive sector."
Audi, like the Volkswagen Group as a whole, is committed to the shift towards electric technology, and wants to use the F1 Showcase to showcase its greener progress and ambitions. His arrival also means the return of Formula 1 engine manufacturing on German soil, with Mercedes developing its own engine in the UK.
Union with Sauber?
The possibility of creating a team from scratch has been denied and everything seems to indicate that, either through cooperation or purchase, it is a gateway to
The Audi to Formula 1 is likely to be that of the Swiss chassis at Sauber, which will run until the end of 2023 under the name of its sponsor Alfa Romeo.
Following Audi's announcement, Porsche should soon announce its entry into the motorsport elite. Although both brands belong to the Volkswagen Group, Duesmann specifies that they will be "two completely different programmes", with an Audi chassis in Germany and a hypothetical Porsche base in the UK.
This precision opens the door to a possible return for Porsche to Formula 1 by cooperating with Red Bull: buying up to 50% of the Austrian team based in Milton Keynes (England), the current leader in the manufacturers' championship.
Unlike Audi, Porsche has already competed in Formula 1 three times: in the 1960s as a factory team, as a manufacturer of McLaren engines between 1983 and 1987 and as the short-lived Team Futurk in 1991.
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First Dental Good News: Cunningham named Hotelier of the Year
By Vincent MarshallManaging Editor
The Kansas Restaurant and Hospitality Association held its annual Hospitality Night Out celebration and fundraiser Oct. 14 in Mulvane where several industry awards and honors were given.
Among them was the naming of Bill Cunningham as Hotelier of the Year.
Cunningham is the owner of Best Western Country Inn and Suites and Best Western North Edge Inn in Dodge City.
According to KRHA, hotel operator nominees are judged based on their involvement in the community and/or the association. By supporting the association, the individual or business is supporting the hospitality industry.
"It feels good," Cunningham said of the award. "To be in an industry and noticed on all the good we are doing is special.
"We have the No. 1 hotel in Kansas based on Trip Advisor at our Best Western North Edge Inn north of Dodge, which was named hotel of the year with the highest score in the state.
"It shows our customers keeping our customers happy."
The Hospitality Night Out is a fundraiser for the KRHA Educational Foundation with its mission being dedicated on education and growth of a qualified workforce and enrichment of the industry as a whole.
Best Western Country Inn and Suites is located at 506 N. 14th Ave. in Dodge City. For more information or to book a stay, call 620-225-7378 or visit bestwestern.com.
Best Western North Edge Inn is located at 404 W. Frontview Street and can be reached at 620-371-6441.
Editor's Note: This story is part of the Good News Initiative where the Dodge City Daily Globe will be highlighting a positive news story daily, sponsored by First Dental of Dodge City.
To send inquiries about possible positive news stories, email managing editor Vincent Marshall at vmarshall@dodgeglobe.com.
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• During severe snow situations where plowing is needed, the main Borough roads have priority, which in some cases requires residential roadways and alleys to be designated as secondary. Priority roadways include the hilly areas of the Borough and the main thoroughfares. Alleys are typically cleared and treated last.
• Ambridge DPW does not plow State Routes 65 and 989 (8th St. (between Rt. 65 and Duss), Duss Ave. (between 8th and 24th St.) and 24th St.); they are owned and maintained by PENNDOT. The Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge and the Laughlin Bridge into the Port are owned and maintained by Beaver County Public Works.
• Ambridge DPW operates with four salt trucks, staffed by four employees, a typical snow storm has three trucks out at a time, and the fourth truck is activated for severe storms. The Borough's Salt Shed and DPW Stockyard is located on 11th Street next to the Borough Building.
• It is unlawful to shovel or plow snow back into the streets. Please place snow on the curb-line or next to your driveways. Offenders could be cited by the Police; fines are $600.
• Sidewalks are to be cleared of ice and/or snow within 24 hours of the storm. Failure to clear sidewalks could be punishable of a fine of $600. First time offenders are subject to $25 fine. Complaints about sidewalks are addressed by the Fire Department Code Enforcement Staff.
• When streets are plowed, snow will be pushed in front of driveways, parked cars and walking paths. Unfortunately, there are no other places for the snow to go. The Public Works Department apologies for the inconvenience.
• When parking on the street, motorists have to park their vehicles close to the curb. Parking your vehicle away from the curb due to snow buildup restricts traffic on the roadways and prevents the wide snowplows and emergency vehicles from traveling down streets.
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How many times have you seen beautiful photos of women online looking fashionable and well-groomed, only to be disappointed if you happen to meet them in person?
Well I am happy to say that last week I met up with Rebecca-Monique, author of the Blaque Pearl blog and she looked every bit the fashion trendsetter!
I don't recall what I was wearing, maybe a cream frilly blouse with jeans or something like that, but although casually dressed, I couldn't help but notice now chic and immaculate Rebecca looked, dressed in a casual outfit.
She has a very petite figure which lends itself well to slim-fitting jeans, and teamed them with a white fitted t-shirt, blue denim-coloured shrug, and denim-blue coloured, knitted snood.
Her natural, afro textured hair looked very sophisticated in a swept up style and her make-up was subtle and natural looking, enhancing her baby-smooth, flawless skin underneath.
What was nice about meeting Rebecca was the fact that her external beauty was enhanced by her inner beauty. She smiled the whole time throughout our encounter, sometimes letting out a cute giggle, which took me back a few years to playful youthfulness.
What I learnt from the trendsetting Rebecca, was that sometimes you can dress down to dress up, and that whether you are going out for dinner or popping to the shops or the library, you can still look très chic!
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Corporate - Tax administration
Last reviewed - 08 August 2022
Taxable period
For CIT purposes, the taxable period is the calendar year, with no exceptions being admissible.
CIT return filing due dates are set by the government every year. Usually, they fall in the month of April.
For CIT purposes, corporate taxpayers are divided into 'large taxpayers' and 'other taxpayers'. Large taxpayers pay their estimated outstanding CIT liability (outstanding after deducting applicable WHT from the estimated final liability) in three instalments over the year in which they file their annual CIT return (usually in February, April, and June). The due date varies according to the last digits of its NIT (Number of Tax Identification).
Other taxpayers pay their estimated outstanding CIT liability in two instalments over the year in which they file their annual CIT return (usually in April and June). The due date varies according to the last digit of its NIT.
Tax audit process
The audit cycle corresponds to the taxable period, which for the case of CIT is one year.
The standard statute of limitations is three years from the due date or the date in which the return has been filed if extemporary.
Returns where losses are incurred will have a statute of limitations of five years.
The statute of limitation for returns where losses are used or subject to the transfer pricing regime will be five years from its filing due date or from the latest filing date.
The new statute of limitations (three years or five years) should not impact filings made prior to the end of 2019.
Topics of focus for tax authorities
While there are no specific topics to be observed by the tax authorities when performing an audit, usually they look at the formal compliance requirements, the correct application and deductibility of cost and expenses, and the inclusion of all assets of the taxpayer.
Note that income taxpayers subject to taxation on a worldwide basis are required to present an annual return to disclose and identify any form of assets held outside Colombia.
Anti-abuse regulations
Colombian regulations establish some anti-abuse provisions, which allow the tax authority to disregard the transactions considered not to have a valid commercial or business purpose and which tend to modify, reduce, eliminate, or defer the applicable tax consequences.
Under the anti-abuse provisions, the tax authority is allowed to re-classify the nature of the transaction performed by the taxpayer and to assign the tax consequences applicable to the 'real' transaction.
There are special proceeding rules that must be applied if the Colombian Tax Authority defines that a taxpayer has incurred abusive practices. Such proceeding includes issuing an official requirement stating the reasons why the administration considers the taxpayer's practice as abusive and it will only require at least summary/slight/hint evidence. The taxpayer will have a term of three months to reply to the assessment. If the argument is not satisfactory for the administration, another official statement must be issued where the Colombian Tax Authority explains the amendments that must be made to the taxpayer returns and which is, in the authorities opinion, the 'real' transaction.
Electronic invoices
Section 616-1 of the Colombian Tax Code provides that taxpayers required to file and pay VAT and or excise tax are expected to use electronic invoices as of 1 January 2020 to support deductible expenses.
The Colombian Tax Authority is authorised to regulate the requirements regarding sales invoices and equivalent documents. Electronic e-invoicing system is applicable to payroll expenses and transaction with entities and individuals not obligated to issue e-invoicing in Colombia.
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