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Report of Foreign Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 (6-k)
March 26 2021 - 05:11PM
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 or 15d-16
For the month of March 2021
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.
Avenida Ricardo Margáin Zozaya #325, Colonia Valle del Campestre
San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, 66265 México
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
On March 26, 2021, CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:CX) ("CEMEX" or the "Company") informed the Mexican Stock Exchange (Bolsa Mexicana de Valores) about the resolutions adopted at CEMEX's Ordinary General Shareholders meeting that was held on March 25, 2021.
The following is an unofficial English translation of the information that was provided to the Mexican Stock Exchange. In the event of any discrepancy between the English translation and the Spanish version of the information provided to the Mexican Stock Exchange, the Spanish version shall prevail:
Summary of the resolutions adopted at the Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting held pursuant to article 181 of the Mexican General Corporations Law (Ley General de Sociedades Mercantiles) being represented 43,821'309,940 (forty-three billion, eight hundred twenty-one million, three hundred nine thousand, nine hundred forty) shares of the 44,186,912,178 (forty-four billion one hundred eighty-six million nine hundred twelve thousand one hundred seventy-eight) shares with voting rights that constitute the capital stock which represents 99.173% (ninety-nine point one hundred seventy-three thousandths percent) of the outstanding share capital.
In relation to the First Item on the Agenda, by majority vote in favor and with the opposing vote of 146'347,895 (one hundred forty-six million, three hundred forty-seven thousand, eight hundred ninety-five) shares, the following Agreement was made:
FIRST: The following is approved:
a) The Chief Executive Officer's Report regarding the Company's performance during fiscal year 2020, the Company's individual and consolidated Financial Statements of Financial Position, Income (Loss) Statements, Cash Flows Statements and Changes in Stockholders' Equity Statements, for fiscal year 2020, together with their complementary notes; the Board of Directors' Report on the transactions and activities in which it intervened during fiscal year 2020; the Annual Report on the activities of the Audit, Corporate Practices and Finance, and Sustainability Committees; the Report containing the main accounting policies and criteria followed in the preparation of the financial information, as well as the Report on the review of the Company's tax situation; and
b) The ratification of all the acts and actions carried out by the Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Directors and the Audit, Corporate Practices and Finance, and Sustainability Committees.
In relation to the Second Item on the Agenda, by majority vote in favor and with the opposing vote of 1'500,647 (one million, five hundred thousand, six hundred forty-seven) shares, the following Agreement was made:
SECOND: The allocation of profits for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 was approved in the following terms:
(figures in constant millions of Mexican pesos as of December 31, 2020)
Initial retained earnings:
Restitution of retained earnings
2020 dividends:
Earnings for the year ended December 31, 2020:
$ (32,562 )
Retained earnings remainder:
In relation to the Third Item on the Agenda, by majority vote in favor and with the opposing vote of 12'420,260 (twelve million, four hundred twenty thousand, two hundred sixty) shares, the following Agreement was made:
THIRD: The following is approved:
The Board of Directors' Report regarding the procedures and resolutions of such board during fiscal year 2020, based on which the acquisition of CEMEX's own shares was instructed.
In relation to the Fourth Item on the Agenda, by majority vote in favor and with the opposing vote of 15'921,586 (fifteen million, nine hundred twenty-one thousand, five hundred eighty-six) shares, the following Agreement was made:
FOURTH: The following is approved:
a) To set the amount of U.S.$500,000,000.00 (five hundred million dollars of the United States of America 00/100) or its equivalent in Mexican pesos, as the maximum amount of resources that during fiscal year 2021, and until the next Annual Ordinary Shareholder's Meeting is held, CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. may use for the acquisition of its own shares or securities that represent such shares.
b) Authorize the Company´s Board of Directors to determine the bases on which the acquisition and placement of said shares shall be instructed, designate the persons that shall make the decisions to acquire or place them, appoint those responsible for carrying out the transaction and giving the corresponding notices to the authorities. The Board of Directors and/or attorneys-in-fact or delegates appointed at the time, or the persons responsible for such transactions, shall determine in each case, whether the purchase shall be carried out with a charge to stockholders' equity as long as the shares belong to the Company, or charged to the share capital, in case it is resolved to convert them into unsubscribed shares to be kept in treasury.
In relation to the Fifth Item on the Agenda, by majority vote in favor and with the opposing vote of 1'342,400 (one million, three hundred forty-two thousand, four hundred) shares, the following Agreement was made:
FIFTH: The following is approved:
The decrease of the variable part of CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.´s share capital, in the amount of MXN$3,150,021.51 (three million one hundred and fifty thousand twenty-one Mexican pesos 51/100), through the cancellation of 1,134,484,680 (one billion one hundred thirty-four million four hundred eighty-four thousand six hundred eighty) ordinary nominative treasury shares without par-value, of which 756,323,120 (seven hundred fifty-six million three hundred twenty-three thousand one hundred twenty) are Series A shares and 378,161,560 (three hundred seventy-eight million one hundred sixty-one thousand five hundred sixty) are Series B shares, which were acquired through the repurchase program in fiscal year 2020. The decrease in share capital is made at a theoretical value of MXN$0.00277661 per share.
In relation to the Fifth Item on the Agenda, by majority vote in favor and with the opposing vote of 1'392,693 (one million, three hundred ninety-two thousand, six hundred ninety-three) shares, the following Agreement was made:
SIXTH: The following is approved:
The decrease of the variable part of CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.´s share capital, in the amount of MXN$9,466,882.27 (nine million four hundred sixty-six thousand eight hundred eighty-two Mexican pesos 27/100), through the cancelation of 3,409,510,974 (three billion four hundred nine million five hundred ten thousand nine hundred seventy-four) ordinary nominative treasury shares without par-value, of which 2,273,007,316 (two billion two hundred seventy-three million seven thousand three hundred sixteen) are Series A shares and 1,136,503,658 (one billion one hundred thirty-six million five hundred three thousand six hundred fifty-eight) are Series B shares, the entirety of which were authorized to support any new issuance of convertible securities and/or to be subscribed and paid for in a public offering or private subscription, in Mexico or abroad. The decrease in share capital is made at a theoretical value of MXN$0.00277661 per share.
In relation to the Sixth Item on the Agenda, by majority vote in favor and with the opposing vote of 2,345'625,266 (two billion, three hundred forty-five million, six hundred twenty-five thousand, two hundred sixty-six) shares, the following Agreement was made:
SEVENTH: The following is approved:
(a) Appointing the following persons as members of CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.´s Board of Directors:
MR. ROGELIO ZAMBRANO LOZANO Non-Independent Director
(Criteria: Relevant Director of the Company)
MR. FERNANDO ÁNGEL GONZÁLEZ OLIVIERI Non-Independent Director
(Criteria: Relevant Officer of the Company)
MR. MARCELO ZAMBRANO LOZANO Non-Independent Director
(Criteria: First Degree blood relative of the Chairman of the Board of Directors.)
MR. IAN CHRISTIAN ARMSTRONG ZAMBRANO Non-Independent Director
(Criteria: Fourth Degree blood relative of the Chairman of the Board of Directors.)
MR. TOMÁS MILMO SANTOS Non-Independent Director
(Criteria: Fourth Degree blood relative of the Chairman of the Board of Directors)
MR. ARMANDO J. GARCÍA SEGOVIA Independent Director
MR. RODOLFO GARCÍA MURIEL Independent Director
MR. DIONISIO GARZA MEDINA Independent Director
MR. FRANCISCO JAVIER FERNÁNDEZ CARBAJAL Independent Director
MR. ARMANDO GARZA SADA Independent Director
MR. DAVID MARTÍNEZ GUZMÁN Independent Director
MR. EVERARDO ELIZONDO ALMAGUER Independent Director
MR. RAMIRO GERARDO VILLARREAL MORALES Independent Director
MR. GABRIEL JARAMILLO SANINT Independent Director
MRS. ISABEL MARÍA AGUILERA NAVARRO Independent Director
Based on the criteria indicated and the reports of each of the proposed persons, it was found that none of the Directors appointed as Independent Directors fall under the cases specified in article 26 of the Mexican Securities Market Law (Ley del Mercado de Valores).
Appointing MR. ROGELIO ZAMBRANO LOZANO, MR. ROGER SALDAÑA MADERO and MR. RENÉ DELGADILLO GALVÁN as President, Secretary and Alternate Secretary of CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.´s Board of Directors, respectively, the latter two not being Directors.
That the Directors are exempt from granting surety.
Appointing the following persons as members of CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.´s Audit Committee:
MR. EVERARDO ELIZONDO ALMAGUER
MR. RODOLFO GARCÍA MURIEL
MR. FRANCISCO JAVIER FERNANDEZ CARBAJAL
Appointing the following persons as members of CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.´s Corporate Practices and Finance Committee:
MR. FRANCISCO JAVIER FERNÁNDEZ CARBAJAL
MR. ARMANDO GARZA SADA
Appointing the following persons as members of CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.´s Sustainability Committee:
MR. ARMANDO J. GARCÍA SEGOVIA
MR. IAN CHRISTIAN ARMSTRONG ZAMBRANO
MR. MARCELO ZAMBRANO LOZANO
Appointing MR. EVERARDO ELIZONDO ALMAGUER, MR. FRANCISCO JAVIER FERNÁNDEZ CARBAJAL and MR. ARMANDO J. GARCÍA SEGOVIA as Presidents of CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.´s Audit Committee, Corporate Practices and Finance Committee and Sustainability Committee, respectively. The Secretary and Assistant Secretary of the Board of Directors will act as Secretary and Assistant Secretary of the Audit Committee, Corporate Practices and Finance Committee and Sustainability Committee, without forming part of the aforementioned committees.
In relation to the Seventh Item on the Agenda, by majority vote in favor and with the opposing vote of 53'896,645 (fifty-three million, eight hundred ninety-six thousand, six hundred forty-five) shares, the following Agreement was made:
EIGHT: The proposal for the compensation of the members of the Board of Directors of CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V. is approved, under the following terms: as honoraria for the following twelve-month period, each of the Board Members shall be paid the amount of MXN$448,000.00 (four hundred forty-eight thousand Mexican pesos 00/100) for each meeting they attend, charged to results; and each of the members of the Audit, Corporate Practices and Finance, and Sustainability Committees shall be paid the amount of MXN$108,000.00 (one hundred eight thousand Mexican pesos 00/100) for each committee meeting they attend. The members of the committees created by the Board of Directors shall receive as maximum compensation, the compensation received by the members of the Audit and Corporate Practices and Finance, and Sustainability Committees.
In relation to the Eight Item on the Agenda, by majority in favor and with the opposing vote of 4'321,583 (four million, three hundred twenty-one thousand, five hundred eighty-three) shares, the following Agreement was made:
NINTH: MR. ROGELIO ZAMBRANO LOZANO, MR. FERNANDO ÁNGEL GONZÁLEZ OLIVIERI, MR. ROGER SALDAÑA MADERO and MR. RENÉ DELGADILLO GALVÁN are appointed to appear, jointly or separately, before a Notary Public of their choice to record the minutes of this Shareholder´s Meeting and to formalize the Resolutions adopted and manage their registration in the corresponding Public Registry of Commerce, if necessary.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 26, 2021 By:
/s/ Rafael Garza
Name: Rafael Garza
Title: Chief Comptroller
Cemex SaB De Cv (NYSE:CX)
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Sustainability is no longer seen as an 'extra' that companies can use to differentiate themselves from the competition. It is increasingly becoming a requirement that needs to be in place before contracts are awarded. Major corporations – public sector institutions in particular – must be seen to be 'green' when awarding contracts to suppliers.
But sustainability is such a nebulous term that it can be difficult to weigh up which company is more sustainable if, say, company A has a strong policy on waste disposal while company B has a well-documented corporate social responsibility policy.
The company has also introduced bicycles with trailers on some contracts to reduce vehicle usage. "Renewable energy is provided by 36 solar panels in our head office, which is recycled itself – it was previously a Victorian tram shed," he said.
ServiceMaster Clean has developed a 'Green for' range of cleaning products designed to have minimal environmental impact says business development director Alan Lewin. "But it is not just about the products: one of our businesses is currently trialling the use of an electric bike, liveried in ServiceMaster Clean yellow, to travel to customers' premises and reduce fuel consumption," he said.
According to Lewin a sustainable approach is the logical way of doing business. "Studies have shown that sustainable buildings achieve measurable financial gains due to employee health, productivity and staff retention as well as lower operating costs," he said.
Sustainable methods are also becoming increasingly important to Nviro's clients according to business development manager Louise Richards. "We carry out a lot of work in the public sector and sustainability is a significant factor in the tender process," she said. Nviro focuses on buying materials from sustainable suppliers and uses Bunzl Greenline Plus products, which hold the EU Ecolabel and are said to be biodegradable, non-toxic and non-harmful to aquatic life.
Principle Cleaning Services uses chemical dosing systems, microfibre mops and diamond floor pads to increase its own sustainability. "Other initiatives range from increasing recycling to replacing hand towels with low-emission hand dryers and reducing energy by making just-in-time deliveries," says the company's sales and marketing director Jim Freeman.
Other sustainable products used by the company include biodegradable rubbish bags, recycled toilet tissue and rechargeable battery-powered machines.
While contract cleaners are focusing on using more sustainable solutions, the manufacturers are also doing their best to come up with products that offer 'built-in sustainability'. Among these is Ecover which always attempts to manufacture its products in the most sustainable possible way according to Lies Marijnissen.
"Environmental focus is increasingly becoming a major driver and will ultimately become the cleaning industry standard," she said. Latest products from Ecover include a range of building care products: Multi Daily, Multi Forte and San Daily. "These are highly concentrated which means that less water needs to be transported and less material needs to be used to generate the same amount of diluted solution," said Marijnissen.
Marijnissen claims that a growing number of companies are showing an interest in sustainable cleaning products, but says sustainability is only one argument that convinces customers to buy. "The price must also be fair and the products must work," she said.
According to Fellenius it is part of Nilfisk's development process to consider improved sustainability performance when developing new generations of machines. "More than 70 per cent of our product launches over the past few years have offered improvements in one or more of the following areas: energy consumption, water consumption, detergent consumption and recyclability," he said.
Kärcher's ?environmental public relations officer Linda Laipple agrees sustainability is becoming increasingly important to customers. "The trend in commercial cleaning sector contracts is towards participation in electricity costs and energy-efficient equipment as a success factor in public tenders," she adds.
Kärcher recently launched the T eco!efficiency vacuum cleaner series said to offer customers a 40 per cent energy saving with practically the same cleaning performance as basic models. "The eco!efficiency series is designed to appeal to groups for whom energy consumption, sustainability and/or noise levels are all important criteria," says Laipple.
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And James adds that the market is still very much driven by price rather than sustainability. "Manufacturers are happy to supply good quality sustainable products - but it all comes down to the customer wanting to buy cheap to make a saving," he said.


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        return PiHeader.of(p4Header.getIsValid(), bitStrings);
    }

    private static P4HeaderUnion encodeHeaderUnion(PiHeaderUnion headerUnion) {

        P4HeaderUnion.Builder builder = P4HeaderUnion.newBuilder();
        if (headerUnion.isValid()) {
            builder.setValidHeader(encodeHeader(headerUnion.header()));
            builder.setValidHeaderName(headerUnion.headerName());
        } else {
            // An empty string indicates that none of the union members are valid and
            // valid_header must therefore be unset.
            builder.setValidHeaderName("");
        }

        return builder.build();
    }

    private static PiHeaderUnion decodeHeaderUnion(P4HeaderUnion p4HeaderUnion) {

        return PiHeaderUnion.of(p4HeaderUnion.getValidHeaderName(),
                                decodeHeader(p4HeaderUnion.getValidHeader()));
    }

    private static P4StructLike encodeStruct(PiStruct piStruct) {
        P4StructLike.Builder builder = P4StructLike.newBuilder();
        builder.addAllMembers(piStruct.struct().stream()
                                      .map(P4DataCodec::encodeP4Data)
                                      .collect(Collectors.toList()));
        return builder.build();
    }

    private static PiStruct decodeStruct(P4StructLike p4StructLike) {

        return PiStruct.of(p4StructLike.getMembersList().stream()
                                   .map(P4DataCodec::decodeP4Data)
                                   .collect(Collectors.toList()));
    }

    private static P4StructLike encodeTuple(PiTuple piTuple) {
        P4StructLike.Builder builder = P4StructLike.newBuilder();
        builder.addAllMembers(piTuple.tuple().stream()
                                      .map(P4DataCodec::encodeP4Data)
                                      .collect(Collectors.toList()));
        return builder.build();
    }

    private static PiTuple decodeTuple(P4StructLike p4StructLike) {

        return PiTuple.of(p4StructLike.getMembersList().stream()
                                  .map(P4DataCodec::decodeP4Data)
                                  .collect(Collectors.toList()));
    }

    static P4Data encodeP4Data(PiData piData) {

        P4Data.Builder builder = P4Data.newBuilder();
        switch (piData.type()) {
            case BITSTRING:
                builder.setBitstring(ByteString.copyFrom(((PiBitString) piData).bitString().asArray()));
                break;
            case ENUMSTRING:
                builder.setEnum(((PiEnumString) piData).enumString());
                break;
            case ERRORSTRING:
                builder.setError(((PiErrorString) piData).errorString());
                break;
            case BOOL:
                builder.setBool(((PiBool) piData).bool());
                break;
            case STRUCT:
                builder.setStruct(encodeStruct((PiStruct) piData));
                break;
            case TUPLE:
                builder.setTuple(encodeTuple((PiTuple) piData));
                break;
            case HEADER:
                builder.setHeader(encodeHeader((PiHeader) piData));
                break;
            case HEADERSTACK:
                P4HeaderStack.Builder headerStack =  P4HeaderStack.newBuilder();
                int i = 0;
                for (PiHeader header : ((PiHeaderStack) piData).headers()) {
                    headerStack.setEntries(i, encodeHeader(header));
                    i++;
                }
                builder.setHeaderStack(headerStack.build());
                break;
            case HEADERUNION:
                builder.setHeaderUnion(encodeHeaderUnion((PiHeaderUnion) piData));
                break;
            case HEADERUNIONSTACK:
                P4HeaderUnionStack.Builder headerUnionStack =  P4HeaderUnionStack.newBuilder();
                int j = 0;
                for (PiHeaderUnion headerUnion : ((PiHeaderUnionStack) piData).headerUnions()) {
                    headerUnionStack.setEntries(j, encodeHeaderUnion(headerUnion));
                    j++;
                }
                builder.setHeaderUnionStack(headerUnionStack.build());
                break;
            default:
                break;
        }

        return builder.build();
    }

    static PiData decodeP4Data(P4Data p4Data) {
        PiData piData = null;

        switch (p4Data.getDataCase()) {
            case BITSTRING:
                piData = PiBitString.of(ImmutableByteSequence.copyFrom(p4Data.getBitstring().asReadOnlyByteBuffer()));
                break;
            case BOOL:
                piData = PiBool.of(p4Data.getBool());
                break;
            case TUPLE:
                piData = decodeTuple(p4Data.getTuple());
                break;
            case STRUCT:
                piData = decodeStruct(p4Data.getStruct());
                break;
            case HEADER:
                piData = decodeHeader(p4Data.getHeader());
                break;
            case HEADER_UNION:
                piData = decodeHeaderUnion(p4Data.getHeaderUnion());
                break;
            case HEADER_STACK:
                piData = PiHeaderStack.of(p4Data.getHeaderStack().getEntriesList().stream()
                                                  .map(P4DataCodec::decodeHeader)
                                                  .collect(Collectors.toList()));
                break;
            case HEADER_UNION_STACK:
                piData = PiHeaderUnionStack.of(p4Data.getHeaderUnionStack()
                                                       .getEntriesList().stream()
                                                       .map(P4DataCodec::decodeHeaderUnion)
                                                       .collect(Collectors.toList()));
                break;
            case ENUM:
                piData = PiEnumString.of(p4Data.getEnum());
                break;
            case ERROR:
                piData = PiErrorString.of(p4Data.getError());
                break;
            case DATA_NOT_SET:
                break;
            default:
                break;
        }

        return piData;
    }
}

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A successful manufacturing business in Chelmsford is looking for a confident and organised Finance Manager to join their office.
This is a hands-on and varied position within a thriving SME business and the successful candidate will be the sole person in finance - responsible for tasks such as maintaining the general ledger, conducting month end reporting, dealing with credit control queries, processing payroll and other ad hoc duties.
It is expected that you will be fully qualified (ACCA or similar) and feel confident handling a wide range accounting queries, ensuring that a smooth and efficient service is provided across all outstanding work.
This position would suit a highly numerate, confident and organised individual with the ability to balance multiple competing priorities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to succeed in a role of this nature as you will need to manage expectations and establish trust with senior members and stakeholders.


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Catalogue Number: A&M SP-4530; CD 4530; 82839 4530 2
Date of Release: 06/06/75
Chart Position- U.S.: #13; U.K.: #1; JAPAN: #1
Album Singles: "Please Mr. Postman"/"This Masquerade"
"Only Yesterday"/"Happy"
"Solitaire"/"Love Me For What I Am"
Medium: Vinyl/Reel/8-track/Cassette/CD
1. Aurora 1:33 (Carpenter/Bettis)
2. Only Yesterday 4:12 (Carpenter/Bettis)
3. Desperado 3:37 (Henley/Frey)
4. Please Mr. Postman 2:50 (Garrett/Holland/Gorman/Dobbins/Bateman)
5. I Can Dream Can't I 4:58 (Kahal/Fain)
6. Solitaire 4:39 (Sedaka/Cody)
7. Happy 3:48 (Peluso/Rubin/Bettis)
8. (I'm Caught Between) Goodbye And I Love You 4:04 (Carpenter/Bettis)
9. Love Me For What I Am 3:30 (Bettis/Pascale)
10. Eventide 1:32 (Carpenter/Bettis)
Produced by Richard Carpenter
Associate Producer: Karen Carpenter
Arranged & Orchestrated by: Richard Carpenter
All vocals: Richard & Karen Carpenter
Keyboards: Richard Carpenter
Drums: Karen Carpenter & Jim Gordon
Bass: Joe Osborn
Guitar: Tony Peluso
Tenor Sax: Bob Messenger
Baritone Sax: Doug Strawn
Steel Guitar: Thad Maxwell & Red Rhodes
Harmonica: Tom Morgan
Oboe & English Horn: Earl Dumler
Harp Gayle Levant
Engineered by: Roger Young & Ray Gerhardt, Assistant: Dave Iveland
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman
Special thanks to Ron Gorow
"I Can Dream Can't I" Arranged by Billy May & Richard Carpenter,
Orchestrated by Billy May
Bass: Joe Mondragon
Drums: Alvin Stoller
Keyboards: Pete Jolly
Vibes: Frank Flynn
Guitar: Bob Bain
Background Singers: Sue Allen, Jerry Whitman, Allan Davies, Gene Merlino
Art Direction: Roland Young
Photography: Ed Caraeff
Chris May says:
(from Daniel Levitin:)
"Special Thanks To Ron Gorrow" Credits / Richard's Arranging Style:
"I never really learned how to technically orchestrate," Richard says. "There's a credit that says 'special thanks to Ron Gorow'. Ron is an actual orchestrator, and a hell of a nice guy, and he understands my idiosynchracies and we've been working together for over twenty years. I would usually work out all the instrumental parts on a piano and then Ron would sit next to me and write down what I played! I write music, of course, but I never spent so much time at it that it became second nature they way it is for Ron. Plus, I always felt it was a bore to sit down to write out music!"
In general, Richard works from the general to the specific, sketching out some rough ideas and filling them in later. "When I'm just starting the arrangment, I'll listen to the song and I'll think, 'I want the strings to come in here.' I can't tell you at that point in time what exact notes they're going to be, but I know I want strings. I'll know also whether it's going to be a single line or a pad.
"To me, the best things are inspired things that just fall out. Of course, this goes for writing tunes, too. Nichols and Williams said they wrote We've Only Just Begun in something like four minutes. And it didn't take much longer for me to write Yesterday Once More. When I was arranging Superstar, for example, that horn lick [sings the horn part from bar 27] was just there – I didn't have to stop and think about it. As soon as I heard 'don't you remember you told me you loved me baby' I heard ba-da-da-dap-da–dada-da in my head."
Carpenter says another crucial aspect of arranging is to pay a great deal of attention to the key, optimizing it for the singer. This means getting to know your singer's capabilities and deficiencies intimately.
In the old days, when he arranged everything on the piano, he says he would "just picture it, and cross my fingers! Now, of course, with what I have in the other room [his current home studio – see sidebar], I can take home a rough, lay down a track and futz with strings and brass all I want.
"It's so much easier now, with modern technology, because I can get some semblance of what the string parts are with my synths. Even though they certainly can't duplicate them. But back then, there was nothing – I just had to envision them. There's a setting on the D50 I like called 'Arco Strings' and it's not as buzzy as some of the other ones. The buzzy ones really bug me. With the synths I can fine tune an arrangement more. And I can get it so I know exactly what it is before we go into the studio with the real musicians. When you add MIDI and sequencers, you have a great tool. You can fiddle around with things at home before you get to the studio, and sof course tuff's so good these days that if you get proficient with the equipment you can just dump it onto the multitrack when you get to the studio.
"For an arranger and a keyboardist, just having a different sound'll bring out a different emotion, maybe a different series of chord changes. I can go to a Rhodes and immediately start playing something different than I would on a Baldwin, or a Steinway, or a Wurlitzer electric – because the sound brings out something different.
"I don't like the idea of becoming fossil, because I used to be up on all the new technology. It's scary how fast things have changed. It doesn't seem that long ago that the Arp Oddysey came out. I kept mine, I figured I'd show it to my kids some day. It seems like all anybody got out of that thing was that one sound, you know, like at the end of Emerson, Lake & Palmer's Lucky Man: oo-wee-oo, wee-oo, wee-oo."
In summary, the key to good arranging, according to Richard, starts with these steps: (1) Find a song you really like. (2) Make sure the key is exactly right for the singer. (3) If the arrangment doesn't just "fall in your lap" through pure inspiration, build it up slowly, working from general ideas to more specific ones. (4) Weave instrumental and background vocal parts in and out of each other, and in and out of the lead vocal. Don't bury parts by having too many things going on at once. Let the arrangment echo forward and backward to other parts of the song. (5) Don't be afraid to stubbornly insist that players give you what you really want to hear.
Fan-favorite HORIZON was a long-awaited album. After NOW AND THEN in early 1973 and a compilation in late 1973, Carpenters continued their hectic touring schedule, pausing finally later in 1974 long enough to record "Please Mr. Postman" which shot up to number 1 in the charts. HORIZON was finally finished and released in 1975. "Only Yesterday" was culled as the next single and made it to number 4 on Billboard's singles chart.
Following these peaks, as happens to all artists, Carpenters ultimate slide would begin. A third single, "Solitaire" could only muster a #17, while HORIZON itself only managed a #13 on the album chart.
Still, fans today love the bookending of "Aurora/Eventide", the throwback "I Can Dream, Can't I", the cover photo, and the overall sumptuous production on the album.
Note: For some reason, the selections on this album were released on a number of gray-market "compilations" around the world. Obviously, some loophole in copyright law has been exploited and invariably, all of them sound really bad. Stick with the original and don't be disappointed.
Original promotional ads for this album:

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Bigger isn't always better. What shoppers are looking for is variety. Shop in Edina and between 50th and France, Southdale Center and the Galleria, we offer the most unique and diverse retail shopping experience all in one city. In fact, whether you're looking for a Coach purse, AG jeans or something in a little blue box, you will find that and more in Edina. In our community, visitors will love the selection of luxury brands and the personalized attention they'll receive from store owners and employees.


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Tanzania: State to Repossess Failed Cashew Plants
Trang chủ » Tin tức » Thế giới » Tanzania: State to Repossess Failed Cashew Plants
CCM Secretary General Mr Abdulrahman Kinana has instructed the government to make sure that investors who bought cashew nut factories but failed to develop them to hand them back to the State immediately.
He has directed Members of Parliament for Lindi and Mtwara to work on the matter in the National Assemby. Mr Kinana and his entourage were on their first upcountry trip here.
The delegation is on a special mission that envisages reshaping the image of the ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) by inspecting and pushing for implementation of CCM directives on projects designed to help the people.
Addressing villagers at Mkunwa he said that the party would direct the government to repossess all cashew nut factories that have remained idle for more than one year. The State would pay them back if the need arises. "We cannot allow this trend to continue anymore. We are aware that 12 cashew nut factories are idle and that no production is going on. Some factories have been turned into warehouses. This is not acceptable," he said.
He insisted that he was delivering party directives on the matter and not personal directives. He called upon MPs to seek Parliamentary endorsements to facilitate the move. He said that the party was aware that the so-called investors were legally handed over the factories. He urged Members of Parliament to encourage the National Assembly to review the law and repossess the factories.
The Minister for Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives, Engineer Christopher Chiza said that the government was aware of the tricks paraded by cashew nut investors who are exploiting farmers and that time has come for them to face the music.
But on buyers of the crop from the farmers he said he would make sure they obtain money from the banks so that they can conveniently keep buying crops as agreed earlier. "When Mr Kinana leaves here tomorrow (today) I will remain with you. I will make sure that is done according to the agreements with the banks in question and will start acting tough on buyers who cheat or steal from farmers," he said.
Responding on residents' opinions on various issues, Mr Kinana said the Mtwara people should be careful with baseless allegations that the Mtwara port has been sold to unknown foreign agents. He cautioned on what he said was cheap politics by some opposition parties who keep telling cheap lies on the matter. He said that the government was still looking for funds for development of the port.
On gas, the Secretary General said that residents here have to be prepared for employment in the new sector and give their views on its policy and the law that is currently in the making.
"I request for you to enrol your children in Vocational Training Colleges where gas technology will be taught as promised by President Jakaya Kikwete. You should not just complain on the presence of foreigners who come here to work and leave you jobless," he insisted.
Mr Kinana leaves this morning for Sumbawanga in Rukwa Region. He and his team travel on to Geita on Friday before ending his tour in Arusha Region on Saturday.
(http://allafrica.com)
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Mavic tubeless road wheels to be developed?
Partnership with Hutchinson announced
By James Huang
Mavic has been making a big push into the tire market, and a recently announced partnership with Hutchinson has us wondering whether the wheel giant might finally be relenting on its resistance to tubeless road wheels
Hutchinson already manufactures Mavic's new Charge and Roam mountain bike tires, so an expansion into the road realm was a natural next step
Many of Mavic's existing rim and wheel designs would require only minor modifications to make them tubeless compatible
Hutchinson's new Atom Sector 28 tire finally gives Road Tubeless fans a legitimate high-volume option
The new Hutchinson Atom Galaktik tubeless road tire weighs just 245g
Mavic doesn't currently offer tubeless-compatible road wheels but the company was once an early pioneer on the topic, in partnership with Michelin, eventually abandoning the concept due to the more difficult field service when and if a rider suffers a puncture. That might soon be changing, though, with Mavic officially announcing a new partnership with Hutchinson.
Mavic today distributed the following press release:
"Mavic and Hutchinson have decided to create a partnership to develop and manufacture a new range of tyres. Both companies are French, globally known and respected, and share the same desire to innovate in order to satisfy the needs of every consumer including the most demanding.
"Combining together their respective know-how will be a significant advantage for the development and distribution of innovative products of performance and quality."
Of course, there's no specific mention of Road Tubeless in that release, but it's certainly a logical progression given that Hutchinson already manufactures Mavic's Charge and Roam enduro tires, plus the public pressure on Mavic to offer tubeless on the road.
Many of the company's rim designs already inherently lend themselves to tubeless compatibility, with their solid outer walls. Hutchinson is without doubt the industry juggernaut when it comes to tubeless road tires.
Moreover, adding tubeless compatibility wouldn't otherwise detract from the performance of Mavic's road wheels. There would be minimal – if any – added weight, there would be no impact on external rim shapes, and users would still be free to use standard tube-type tires at will.
Many of mavic's existing rim and wheel designs would require only minor modifications to make them tubeless compatible:
Many of Mavic's rims and wheels would require only minor modifications to make them tubeless compatible
Not surprisingly, Hutchinson would like to see Mavic – still one of the most important wheel companies in the world – finally support the Road Tubeless format.
"For sure I would love to see a Road Tubeless wheel come from them," said Hutchinson's North American PR and marketing liaison Richard Goodwin, who also worked for Mavic for nearly a decade back in the 1980s. "I think it's well past due."
"I expected to see [Mavic] coming second into the game right after Shimano but then you saw Campy, and Easton, and DT Swiss, and Fulcrum, and these other companies, and Mavic's still waiting in the wings," he continued. "I don't know how political that was or if Mavic didn't really believe the tubeless technology. At the end of the day, for sure having the credibility of Mavic rims in a Road Tubeless configuration really gives the technology a lot of potential inertia."
Mavic communications manager Zack Vestal would neither confirm nor deny the possibility. "I wasn't given any info on that topic, but it certainly presents opportunities," he told BikeRadar.
What do you think? Would you like to see Mavic add tubeless compatibility to its road clincher wheels? Feel free to chime in below.
James Huang
Mavic Cosmic Carbone CXR 60 T – first ride review
Hutchinson launch seven new tires


n. 1. The act of delivering into the hands of another; delivery.
2. The unwritten or oral delivery of information, opinions, doctrines, practices, rites, and customs, from father to son, or from ancestors to posterity; the transmission of any knowledge, opinions, or practice, from forefathers to descendants by oral communication, without written memorials.
3. Hence, that which is transmitted orally from father to son, or from ancestors to posterity; knowledge or belief transmitted without the aid of written memorials; custom or practice long observed.
Will you mock at an ancient tradition begun upon an honorable respect?
4. (Theol.) An unwritten code of law represented to have been given by God to Moses on Sinai.
Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered.
5. That body of doctrine and discipline, or any article thereof, supposed to have been put forth by Christ or his apostles, and not committed to writing.
Stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word or our epistle.
- 2 Thess. ii. 15.
(Eccl.) Palm Sunday; - so called because the creed was then taught to candidates for baptism at Easter.
v. t. 1. To transmit by way of tradition; to hand down.
The following story is . . . traditioned with very much credit amongst our English Catholics.


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How are NDIS Price Guides managed in SupportAbility?
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) release periodic updates to the NDIS Price Guides.
SupportAbility relies on the official Support Catalogue CSV Price Guide data published by the NDIA. The NDIA is responsible for determining and publishing the pricing and rules for supports delivered under the NDIS and themselves state that 'a comprehensive listing of support 'line items' will be kept up to date on the NDIS website'. For these reasons, SupportAbility only uses Price Guide rules and Support Catalogue data officially published on the NDIS website.
Whenever the NDIA releases a new Price Guide, we upgrade SupportAbility to include this updated information.
Audience: Authorised Representatives, Finance Team, Operations Management, Team Leaders, and anyone tasked with working with Client Funding records.
Scope of amendments required
When is the latest Price Guide updated in SupportAbility?
Is this being reviewed regularly so that SupportAbility is using the latest Price Guide?
What happens when a new Price Guide is added to SupportAbility?
What if Supports are removed from the latest Price Guide?
The scope of amendments in these Price Guide releases is not, however, restricted to the types of Support Items available and their respective pricing. In previous years, the Agency has also made complex changes to:
the mechanics of the scheme itself and the rules for using these Supports,
the rules that govern how and when Providers can transition to use the new prices in the Price Guide release,
the compliance requirements around billing and reporting to Participants,
the compliance requirements around service bookings and processing Bulk Payment Requests,
the compliance requirements around group service Staff-to-Participant ratios,
the Bulk Payment Request file format specification,
the compliance requirements around gathering evidence and support logs for these supports, and
many other things.
To compound this:
the earliest the NDIA has ever received a new Price Guide and Catalogue was 1 week before it was due to take effect on July 1st. However, Price Guides are often amended several times, even after July 1st, to fix issues and errors. There is no pre-determined date that the Agency has communicated for new Price Guides to be released. Therefore the team at SupportAbility are all on standby in the weeks leading up to the Price Guide, waiting for it to be released and to then respond accordingly. This means that our Engineering team needs to design, architect, build test and deliver complex (and often financial impacted) solutions, as a priority, to a very tight deadline. Our Customer Success team are tasked with generating the associated learning material within this timeframe, whilst simultaneously handling all Provider communications and questions during this period.
the Agency often release information and change the Price Guide rules without providing the level of detail that Providers require to transition and comply with the new Price Guide. Subsequently, this needs to be clarified and our channels to receive this clarification are via the NDS, email to the NDIA directly and feedback from our subscriber base.
Generally, the NDIA publish new versions of the Price Guide with two key documents:
NDIS Price Guide: The NDIS Price Guide is published on the NDIA website in PDF/DOCX format and explains the rules around how supports in the Support Catalogue are to be delivered and claimed.
NDIS Support Catalogue: The NDIS Support Catalogue is a Comma Separated Values (CSV) file containing a list of every support that is valid for the Price Guide release and contains pricing and other information for each support. This is the file we import into SupportAbility.
SupportAbility requires the NDIA to publish the Support Catalogue CSV as well as the NDIS Price Guide before we can begin work on including this in SupportAbility.
As a general rule, we update SupportAbility to include the new Support Catalogue within 2-3 weeks of the NDIA releasing the Support Catalogue CSV version associated with a new Price Guide. This may differ in cases where:
There are issues with the NDIA price guide released, and several amendments are made before the 'final' version of the price guide is released, and
The NDIA has changed the structure of the Support Catalogue or made significant changes to the rules of the Scheme in the Price Guide in which case, additional programmatic changes to the product need to be made.
IMPORTANT: On most of the previous Price Guide releases, the NDIA has released several versions of the Price Guides to amend serious issues in the data. If the Agency release amendment versions of the Price Guides, this can postpone the integration date for SupportAbility.
Yes. Our Engineering team reviews the published Support Catalogue CSV data on a regular basis to check if a new version has been published, as historically the NDIA has not communicated when a revised version has been published.
Once a new NDIS Price Guide is added, Price Guide Transitions are created for all NDIS Direct Client Funding records that span a period of two or more Price Guides.
Where a Price Guide Transition is set to 'As soon as available', SupportAbility will update all Activities that fall on or after July 1st, that have not been Signed Off, to ensure that Client's NDIS Support Allocations reference the latest Price Guide. For more information on this, please review the Price Guide Transition article linked below.
N.B. Where a Client Support Log exists, this locks the Client's NDIS Support Allocations, therefore the only exception to the above rule is if a Client Support Log had been completed, then these allocations will not be updated.
Regardless of the transition settings, specific rules regarding which Claim Types can be used, for example, will always follow the rules of the NDIS Price Guide valid on the date of the Activity.
A Client's NDIS Funding record cannot be backdated prior to the Initial Price Guide in use.
In the case where a Support Item included in the Client's NDIS Direct Client Funding record is removed from the latest Price Guide, and the Client's Price Guide Transition is set to 'As soon as available', this means that the latest NDIS Price Guide is in use in the Activities the Client participates in from the 1st of July.
However, any removed Support Items that were valid for the Funding Period of the Direct Client Funding record will also be available to use or select from in the NDIS Support Allocations window of the Activity e.g. 01_028_0115_1_1 was removed from the 2020/21 NDIS Price Guide, however, this may be Allocated and utilised in Activities after the 1st of July as it was valid at the time the Client's Funding record was entered:
Any removed Supports from the current Price Guide will display an information message to indicate they belong to a different Price Guide than the one in use.
Archive: NDIS Price Guide Update - July 2017
Why aren't all NDIS Support Items available in SupportAbility?
NDIS Price Guide Updates - 2019/20
Indexation of NDIS Funding when a new Price Guide is released
NDIS Price Guide Transition
Are the Remote or Very Remote Price Guides available in SupportAbility?


Aluminum – Wood – Plastic – Metal – Rapid Signs of South Florida, Inc.
Aluminum signs are sturdy signs great for outside use. Common uses are as street signs, shop signs and entry signs.
Our acrylic signs are manufactured from thick plastic. Vinyl is used as text. Transparent acrylic signs look very professional and are perfect as door signs, standoffs available.
Our wood signs range in thickness and materials. They are suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Our main product is Marine Grade Wood.
Our plastic signs can be used inside as well as outside. Common uses are door signs, information signs, industrial signs and other general labeling signs. Common materials are PVC, Choroplast (Corrugated Plastic), and acrylic.


Check out this cute book in store called "Simple Softies". It has loads of easy felt stitching projects that suit all the crafty kids in the family. We made the red submarine. There's also the Dinosaur and Wabbit samples that can be made from ultra-easy "Make It" kits in stock now. No need for bored kids in the holidays ever again!


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This Week's Success Story: BLG Makes History – Success with First "Start-Up Business Class" Federal Court Judicial Review
Bellissimo Law Group is proud to announce a recent successful outcome in Federal Court challenging a Start-Up Business Class (SUBC) permanent residence visa refusal. This is the first time an SUBC application has been the subject of a Federal Court Judicial Review.
The case involved an inventor who had established a solar energy company in Canada and had the support of a Canadian business incubator, making him eligible to apply for permanent residence under the SUBC program. His application was refused because a Visa Officer concluded that he had applied to the SUBC program primarily for immigration purposes, and not to operate his business.
BLG argued that the decision was flawed due to procedural breaches. In particular, a poison pen letter had been received but was not disclosed to the applicant while the file was in process, and concerns about his immigration and work history were not put to him either. As the applicant was denied an opportunity to respond to these crucial issues, the decision was found to be unfair and the decision was overturned.
As a result, the applicant will get a second chance to pursue his SUBC application! Our congratulations to all those involved.
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including studio hire, live shooting & 3 retouched images.
including studio hire, live shooting & 5 retouched images.
including studio hire, live shooting & 10 retouched images.
If you are a model, you might wish to add a make-up artist / hair stylist for £25 / hour.
If you are an MUA, you will need to provide a model.
Prices include VAT at the current rate. Portfolio shoots include a perpetual license to use the images for non-commercial use only.
Commercials shoots have a combination of a shoot fee and a usage licence. Split pricing decreases the risk for you as our full fee is thus only payable at the point you decide to use the images.
We will work with you and your team to fulfill your brief, or alternatively, we can supply creative direction.
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Planet Leicester Bakers, in collaboration with Learning for the Fourth Age, has entered the second half of the Baking a Difference project with even more enthusiasm (if that's possible!). A brilliant new project coordinator, Anita Barrand, is now on board. We are pushing ahead with building community partnerships to make the care home bread activities a part of elders' lives into the future.
Meanwhile, a new community project partner has successfully secured funding for a completely new and innovative community project. Details will follow.
I was delighted to successfully audition for the Women's Institute speakers' register last year. Bookings have been coming in for 2019 and 2020. Not only from WIs but from others who have heard about the talk, 'Good Bread Doing Good'. If you know of any groups or organisations who might be interested in a booking then just drop me a line.
Bake Days are scheduled fortnightly. In addition, training and other private services commitments are being booked. Again, just message Planet Leicester Bakers if you are interested in finding out more about anything featured on the website; would like to sign up for the Bake Day e-mails; or if you have ideas you would like to explore. Facebook has predicted bread to be 'on trend' in 2019 – as it should always be!
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My favorite time of day is The Golden Hour. Sharp angles, slivers of light and the low sun generate moments that are brief and unique only to that particular time creating dramatic and pronounced warmth. In the winter landscape of the Midwest, flat and gray, sometimes void of light and shadows, I'm forced to define and exhaust what gray really is; to find richness, variety and harmony within a limited range of values. These paintings become proof of my presence, whenever and wherever it may be.


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VALENTINE'S DINING AT TURNBERRY ISLE MIAMI
Treat your special someone to an enticing dinner celebration this Valentine's Day at Turnberry Isle Miami. Bourbon Steak, a Michael Mina restaurant, will offer a contemporary three-course prix fixe dinner, including a take-home gift, a rose for each lady and a complimentary photo booth, for $135 per person, plus tax and service charge. Corsair by Scott Conant will offer an invigorating prix fixe dinner with recommended wine pairings throuh the Valentine's weekend, Friday to Sunday, for $85 per person, plus tax and service charge. Wine pairing is additional.
Turnberry Isle Miami
19999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura
786-279-6600 (Reservations at Bourbon Steak)
786-279-6800 (Reservations at Corsair)
www.TurnberryIsleMiami.com
CHARLIE ZAA PERFORMANCE AT MICCOSUKEE RESORT & GAMING
Valentine's Day at 8 p.m.
Celebrate Valentine's Day with that special someone in your life and Billboard Latin Music Award Winner Charlie Zaa at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming. Dance the night away to fan favorites like Digo Yo, Sentimientos, Flor Sin Retoño and more romantic hits! Tickets start as low as $90 per person, including an exquisite 3 course-dinner and $10 Free Play. Childcare services are available for infants and children up to 12 years of age. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the concert begins at 9. Seats are limited so purchase your tickets today on Miccosukee.com.
Miccosukee Resort & Gaming
500 S.W. 177th Avenue, Miami (corner of Krome Avenue & 8th Street)
Miccosukee.com/events
4TH ANNUAL RUNWILD 5K RUN/WALK
Valentine's Day at 8 a.m.
Bring someone you love to the 4th Annual RunWild 5K Run/Walk to benefit Chapman Partnership and enjoy a morning full of fun activities for the whole family! Limber up at the special stretching session before setting off on the 3.1-mile course through the zoo where giraffes, elephants and tigers will cheer you. Post-race take advantage of the Family Fun Zone, music, food and drinks as you mingle with other walkers and runners. Registration is from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., and the race starts promptly at 8. Cost is $30 for adults and $15 for students until race day when the fee is increased $5. Your registration includes all fees plus a day at Zoo Miami, race T-shirt, medal, food and family entertainment. Plus, you will be supporting a great cause!
Zoo Miami
12400 S.W. 152nd Street, Miami
http://www.RunWild5kmiami.com/
SEX AND THE ANIMALS
Valentine's Day at 7:30 p.m.
Zoo Miami's Good Will Ambassador Ron Magill will present his critically acclaimed, outrageously funny and incredibly popular program, "Sex & the Animals" in Zoo Miami's Sami Family Amphitheater. The show will begin at 8:30 p.m., preceded at 7:30 with a wine and cheese reception for general admission ticket holders, or a full catered romantic dinner if you choose the Premium package. Tickets are $35 per person and $30 for Zoo members, which includes the reception. A limited number of Premium packages are available that include a full dinner and dessert bar as well as beer, wine and soft drinks.
www.ZooMiami.org
PASSION & GRACE
Friday – Sunday, February 13 – 15
"Passion and Grace," Miami City Ballet's Program III, will further broaden the horizons of MCB's dancers with two Company premieres including Tharp's superbly sophisticated "Sweet Fields," an uplifting piece performed to the music of American Shaker hymns sung a cappella. This emotionally evocative work may best be simply described as heavenly. The pendulum then swings with its second premiere, a first in the U.S. – the sultry "Carmen" by Richard Alston, an acclaimed British contemporary dance choreographer and founder of Richard Alston Dance Company. While Alston is known for his modern choreography, this work is presented in the classical ballet vocabulary. It is a smoldering, flamenco-fueled, 50-minute adaptation of the classic saga of passion and betrayal performed to the music of Rodion Shchedrin's Carmen Suite. Opening this promising program will be Balanchine's virtuosic "Allegro Brillante," a work that beautifully accentuates both ballerina and the corps de ballet. Performances are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Ziff Ballet Opera House at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami
www.MiamiCityBallet.org
VALENTINE'S DAY CONCERT
The Alhambra String Quartet with pianist Mia Vassilev will perform a Valentine's Day Concert at the Coral Gables Museum. The program will feature popular love songs, plus romantic works by favorite classical composers. Chocolates and open wine bar are included to make the evening special, and Museum exhibits will be open for viewing. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $25 for Museum members.
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables
À LA ROSE
Available now for your Valentine
Treat your special lady to À la rose, a declaration of love captured in a fragrance. Queen of flowers, the rose
knows no boundaries and has inspired those in the creative arts for centuries. Poets, painters, musicians… and perfumers alike. All have sought to capture its aura, its magic and its secrets. A rosy duo in one fragrance. Two varieties of rose have bestowed the radiance and richness of their petals on this Eau de parfum: 250 Centifolia roses from Grasse (May Rose) produce a very floral base note with sweet honeyed and carnal accents, and 150 Damascena roses from Bulgaria create a top note with a playful blend of pear and lychee.
Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour, Fragrances on Level One
9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour
www.NeimanMarcus.com
41ST ANNUAL LOVE AND HOPE BALL
Latin crooner and international crossover pop star Jon Secada will bring romance to the 41st Annual Love and Hope Ball. Secada will perform new and old songs, including his wildly popular hits "Just Another Day without You" and "Do You Believe in Us." Enjoy a lavish cocktail reception and silent auction, 5-course dinner and dancing, program emceed by WSVN's Deco Drive Co-Anchor Shireen Sandoval and parting gifts. This year's honorees will be recognized for their commitment to helping the Diabetes Research Institute find a cure for diabetes: the late Shirley Harris, Barbara and Norman Shapiro, Debbie Lang and Barry Smith, The Simkins Family, and Dalia Glottmann. Tickets are $600 per person and can be purchased online.
Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa
3555 S Ocean Drive, Hollywood
www.DiabetesResearch.org/Love-and-Hope-Ball
The Danish National Symphony Orchestra will debut at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts on Valentine's Day as part of the 2014-15 Knight Masterworks Season Classical Music Series. Led by the fast-rising star conductor Cristian Măcelaru, the concert will feature the acclaimed young violin virtuoso Ray Chen. The Arsht Center appearance celebrates the twin 150th anniversaries of Scandinavian composers Carl Nielsen and Jean Sibelius, whose timeless sounds these musicians will bring to life. The program will include Sibelius' heartbreaking Kuolema: Valse Triste, as well as Ray Chen in the composer's landmark Violin Concerto, considered one of the jewels of the post-romantic repertory. The concert closes with Nielsen's majestic and intensely personal Symphony No. 4, known as The Inextinguishable. Tickets range from $50 to $130 and may be purchased online or through the Arsht Center box office.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts – Knight Concert Hall
www.ArshtCenter.org
A HIDALGO PORTRAIT
Especially for Valentine's Day 2015
Make this Valentine's Day a jaw-dropping, heart-stopping celebration of love! The gift for your Valentine who has literally everything is a portrait commissioned by Leonardo Hidalgo. A fine art portrait stands the testament of time for generations to come. "Each portrait is more than a reflection of a person's image. I study my subjects closely to identify their personalities, and with each brushstroke and color, I work to bring out the best of that person. " Contact Leonardo for a consultation.
Leonardo Hidalgo's Art Invasion
690 S.W. 1st Court, Downtown Miami
Info@LeonardoHidalgo.com
www.LeonardoHidalgo.com
DINNER AT TUYO
Friday & Saturday, February 13 & 14 from 5 to 11 p.m.
Make this Valentine's Day one to remember with dinner at Tuyo. You'll be enamored with Tuyo's delectable cuisine, elegant décor and panoramic vistas. A special prix–fixe menu will be offered on Friday and Saturday for $85 per person (plus tax and gratuity). OpenTable diners regularly rate Tuyo as one of Miami's best restaurants for ambiance, romantic appeal, scenic views and Contemporary American cuisine. Make the experience yours.
Tuyo at the Top of MDC's Culinary Institute
415 N.E. Second Avenue, Downtown Miami
305-237-3200 (Reservations)
www.TuyoMami.com
THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
You suggest a title for a play that has yet to be written, and The Improvised Shakespeare Company will create a fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece before your eyes. Nothing is planned, rehearsed or written. The dialogue is said for the first time, the characters are created as you watch, and if ever you're wondering where the story is going – so are they! You've never seen the Bard like this before! "Mind-blowing. . . .It was one of the funniest, most amazing things I've ever seen." The Charleston City Paper. Appropriate for ages 13 and up. Tickets are $15.
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 S.W. 211th Street, Cutler Bay
www.SMDCAC.org
JAZZ AND LOVE
Jazz and Love brings a "must see" jazz experience to Boca Raton with a special Valentine's Day concert featuring four award-winning artists. Enjoy the smooth and sweet sounds of internationally renowned musicians Boney James, Kirk Whalum, Pieces of a Dream, and Sheléa Frazier, as Jazz and Love delivers a dynamic mix of contemporary jazz. Take your special Valentine on a Jazz and Love Valentine's Day journey at this amazing live jazz experience. The concert kicks off at 6 p.m. and continues until 11. Reserve your seats early so you don't miss out! Tickets are $75 for Tier 2; $87.50 for Tier 1; and $97.50 for Preferred. Free parking is available at City Hall and the Downtown Boca Raton libraries. Limited preferred parking will be available adjacent to the amphitheater for $20.
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Preferred – $97.50 + Tax
Tier 1 – $87.50 + Tax
Mizner Park Amphitheater
590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton
http://JazzandLoveConcert.eventbrite.com
ILLUMINARTS AT THE BAKEHOUSE
IlluminArts collaborates with museums and galleries to present performances inspired by the current exhibition on display. Enjoy a beautiful afternoon of song and art at the Bakehouse Art Complex featuring pianist/composer John Musto, soprano Amy Burton, and tenor Michael Slattery. The program will be inspired by works of art created by Bakehouse resident artists, including Pablo Cano, Xavier Cortado, Tracey Hagen, Gustavo Oveido, and many more! General admission tickets are $20 and student/artist/musician tickets are $10.
561 N.W. 32nd Street, wynwood Art District
Amanda.Crider@gmail.com
http://goo.gl/LFgesj (Tickets)
THE ULTIMATE ROMANTIC DINNER
Go beyond expectation and celebrate Valentine's Day with a private butler-served romantic dinner overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Start with a bottle of vintage Dom Perignon Champagne, followed by a 4-course dinner specially prepared by Chef Dagan Stocks. A luxurious Oceanfront Day Villa is yours to enjoy throughout the evening. Only one experience is available. $1,800+ tax & gratuity.
01591Venue.Reservations@StRegis.com
www.StRegisBalHarbour.com
ROMANTIC DINNER AND CINEMA
Valentine's Day from 7 p.m. to midnight
Enjoy fine cuisine and a romantic film with your special Valentine at Bianca at Delano. You will be served an exquisite three-course meal and then be treated to a screening of the romantic classic in the enchanting Delano orchard. Menu highlights include Insalata Rossa with red oak leaf, radicchio, grapefruit, pomegranate seeds, beets and goat cheese, Lobster Risotto, and a Chocolate Mousse Dome for dessert. A glass of champagne for a celebratory toast will accompany dessert. Cost is $100 per person.
Bianca at Delano South Beach
1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
COUPLE'S LOVE CEREMONY
Offered especially for Valentine's Day
The Spa at The Setai by THÉMAÉ will treat you and your special Valentine to a Couple's Love Ceremony, a 60-minute Couples Ancient Balinese Massage, followed by a 30-minute Love Bath. For the Love Bath the two of you will be indulged in an oversized terrazzo bath filled with Love Potion and Rose Petals as you enjoy Champagne and Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Package includes complimentary valet parking and access to Fitness Center and Sauna. Total $480 per couple (plus 20% service charge).
The Setai, Miami Beach
www.TheSetaiHotel.com
CELEBRATE LOVE AT FONTAINEBLEAU MIAMI BEACH
Escape to to the Fontainebleau pools where you and your Valentine can unwind in a reserved cabana while enjoying luscious snacks and beverages. All cabanas come equipped with 32-inch flat screen television, wireless Internet, mini-fridge, phone, digital safe and your own personal butler service. Choices are: A Romantic Day Bed with a bottle of Moet Rosé Imperial or Moet Nectar Imperial, confetti fruit cupcake dipped strawberries and 2 bottles of Voss water – $550; Premium Cabana with a bottle of Moet Rosé Imperial or Moet Nectar Imperial, swizzle apple fruit truffles, assorted beverages, 4 bottles of Voss water and Evian mist – $600; or Super Premium Cabana with two bottles of champagne, choice of Moet Rosé Imperial or Moet Nectar Imperial, his and hers robes, access to spa facilities for 2, assorted fruits and beverages, 4 bottles of Voss water and Evian mist – $950.
www.Fontainebleau.com
VALENTINE'S DAY TASTING
Valentine's Day from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
JW Marriott Miami will offer an exquisite Valentine's Day Tasting Menu specially prepared by Executive Chef Alex Paz. Savor Beausoleil Oysters, Hudson Valley Duck, Coho Salmon poached in Sumantra honey butter and more. The delectable experience concludes with a decadent chocolate soufflé. The dinner is priced at $80 per person with the option of wine pairings for an additional $25. For those who'd rather stay in, the hotel's Intermezzo Restaurant will offer a Valentine's Day To-Go option created by the JW Marriott Miami's award-winning culinary team. Select delectable options like Vanilla/Ginger Glazed King Salmon and Sumatra Coffee Crusted Prime Ribs. Packages are priced at $80 for two individuals, $150 for four, and $200 for eight. Orders must be made by February 12 and be picked up on February 14 before noon. To place an order, please call 305-329-3698.
JW Marriott Miami's Trapiche Room
1109 Brickell Avenue, Downtown Miami
www.OpenTable.com
A VALENTINE DATE WITH MISO
Indulge your romantic senses with the lush timbres of Prokofiev, Debussy, Bernstein and Márquez! Whether it's your first date or the anniversary of your first date, you won't want to miss this spectacular performance featuring Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra and Brazilian pianist Linda Bustani. The program will include Prokofiev: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in D-flat major, Op. 10; Addinsell: "Warsaw Concerto;" Debussy: "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun;" Bernstein: "On the Waterfront;" and Márquez: "Danzón No. 2." Tickets start at $21.
www.TheMISO.org
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AVEL DE KNIGHT (1923 - 1995)
Three drawings.
Untitled (Two Young Men in Bed, Above, 062), pencil on cream vellum. 9 3/4x13 inches, 25x33 cm * Untitled (Two Young Men in Bed, Facing, 025), pencil on cream vellum. approximately 6 1/2x6 inches, 16 1/2x15 cm * Untitled (Two Young Men, 086), charcoal and graphite on thin cream wove paper. 10 1/4x7 1/2 inches, 26 1/2x19 cm. Circa 1940s.
Provenance: Julien Outin, Paris; private collection, Virginia. These drawings were acquired from the estate of his close friend, the French artist Julien Outin (1923-2005).
Raised in New York City by Caribbean parents, Avel de Knight studied art through his teenage years and high school. After enlisting in the U.S. Army during World War II, he continued his studies at the École des Beaux-Arts, the Académie de la Grande Chaumière, and the Académie Julian in Paris with other artists such as Herbert Gentry and Romare Bearden. Once he returned to the United States in the 1960s, he taught at the Art Students League of New York. At this time, de Knight began his best-known Mirage series where he visually recorded his appreciation for the power and wisdom of the collective unconscious through his art. His work is found in numerous museum collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, National Academy of Design, New York, Leslie-Lohman Museum, New York, the Chrysler Museum of Art in Virginia, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York and the Robert Hull Fleming Museum in Vermont.


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US Position Could Pose Problems For GM-Free Labeling
By: Caroline Scott-Thomas for Food Navigator USA on April 28, 2010
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Feelings against genetically-modified foods run strong outside of the USA.
The Codex Committee on Food Labeling (CCFL) is due to meet in Quebec City from May 3-7, and in a draft document, it proposes to allow countries to adopt different positions on the labeling of genetically modified (GM) foods and food ingredients, consistent with current guidance.
But the United States' position, drafted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA), opposes this, stating that Codex should not "suggest or imply that GM/GE foods are in any way different from other foods" by allowing countries the option of mandatory labeling. The position is due to be presented at the CCFL meeting next month.
The Codex Alimentarius Committee is a United Nations organization that sets food safety and labeling standards, which are those used in settling World Trade Organization disputes.
In a letter to Michael Taylor, the deputy commissioner for food at the FDA, and Kathleen Merrigan, the deputy secretary of agriculture at the USDA, the organizations said there are "serious difficulties" with the draft US position.
The letter's signatories include members of Consumers Union, the Organic Trade Association, the Union of Concerned Scientists, and the Center for Food Safety, among others.
"We are concerned that the current US position could potentially create significant problems for food producers in the US who want to indicate that their products contain no GE ingredients, including on organic food, where genetic engineering is a prohibited method," the letter states.
In particular, the US position paper argues that allowing mandatory labeling of GM/GE food ingredients in any country would be "false, misleading or deceptive" because it would imply that they are different from other ingredients.
The letter said: "We urge the US not to allow trade goals to interfere with or distort judgments made on sound science and existing policy. The US should not try to solve the problem of consumer rejection of GM/GE foods in other countries by trying to force bodies like Codex to adopt the view that there are no differences between GM/GE foods and other foods, something which is contrary to scientific fact, USDA organic rules, and existing FDA policy allowing voluntary labeling."
They also argued that it is inconsistent to oppose mandatory labeling as misleading, even though the US allows voluntary labeling, which it does not consider to be misleading.
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GUADALAJARA, Mexico–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry's leading new product introduction distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its customer service and support center in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Mouser's business in Mexico has seen over 20 percent annual growth in recent years, said Mark Burr-Lonnon, Mouser's Senior Vice President of Global Service & EMEA and APAC Business.
Mouser provides products and services to engineers around the world through its comprehensive website at Mouser.com, as well as via phone, email and fax. The larger office in Mexico will better support customers as well as assist with Mouser's overall marketing efforts throughout the region.
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A second widow is suing Victoria's ambulance service and the national triple-zero line after her husband died during a freak thunderstorm asthma event. Hoi-Sam Lau, 49, was one-of-10 people who died when the November 2016 storm hit Melbourne. His widow, Ela Voong, is now launching legal action against Ambulance Victoria and the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority. She alleges they failed to respond adequately to the disaster, specialist injury lawyer Sach Fernando with Maxiom Injury Lawyers told AAP. "There is a basis to say that their own processes weren't adequately followed," he said on Monday. Ms Voong and her husband waited more than half-an-hour for an ambulance to arrive, he said. "ESTA didn't follow its own policies when it came to escalating the call." Mr Lau's death left Ms Voong to raise three young children on her own. She is the second widow to launch legal action over the storm. Ann Peiris is seeking compensation following the death of her husband, 57-year-old electrical fitter Priyantha Peiris. Ms Peiris alleges Ambulance Victoria was negligent in not advising her how long medical help would take to arrive and her husband's death left her with a psychiatric injury. Seven men and three woman, aged between 18 and 57, died during or the thunderstorm asthma event. A combination of high pollen levels, strong winds, hot temperatures, air moisture and a cold front triggered severe asthma attacks as well as an unprecedented surge in demand for ambulances across the city. Australian Associated Press
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Vic asthma thunderstorm: second widow sues
Georgie Moore
A second widow is suing Ambulance Victoria after her husband died during a 2016 freak thunderstorm.
A second widow is suing Victoria's ambulance service and the national triple-zero line after her husband died during a freak thunderstorm asthma event.
Hoi-Sam Lau, 49, was one-of-10 people who died when the November 2016 storm hit Melbourne.
His widow, Ela Voong, is now launching legal action against Ambulance Victoria and the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority.
She alleges they failed to respond adequately to the disaster, specialist injury lawyer Sach Fernando with Maxiom Injury Lawyers told AAP.
"There is a basis to say that their own processes weren't adequately followed," he said on Monday.
Ms Voong and her husband waited more than half-an-hour for an ambulance to arrive, he said.
"ESTA didn't follow its own policies when it came to escalating the call."
Mr Lau's death left Ms Voong to raise three young children on her own.
She is the second widow to launch legal action over the storm.
Ann Peiris is seeking compensation following the death of her husband, 57-year-old electrical fitter Priyantha Peiris.
Ms Peiris alleges Ambulance Victoria was negligent in not advising her how long medical help would take to arrive and her husband's death left her with a psychiatric injury.
Seven men and three woman, aged between 18 and 57, died during or the thunderstorm asthma event.
A combination of high pollen levels, strong winds, hot temperatures, air moisture and a cold front triggered severe asthma attacks as well as an unprecedented surge in demand for ambulances across the city.


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