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Mediaset: Sky Italia "monopolistic"
Sky Italia has a "monopolistic position" in the country and the Mediaset chairman warned legal disputes between the companies will continue until there is a level playing field.
Fedele Confalonieri, a close friend of Mediaset owner Silivio Berlusconi, dismissed protests from the satellite broadcaster that it should be allowed to broadcast pay-TV channels on the digital terrestrial television platform where Mediaset has its own Premium paid-for service. "They have a monopolistic position because they have their platform that is closed," said Confalonieri, "So we [Mediaset] have [DTT] that is open to everybody. They have their own platform and you can't enter there. So this is monopolistic."
News Corp's Sky undertook not to launch pay-TV on DTT until at least January 2012 as a condition of being allowed to merge two existing satellite companies in 2003. But since Mediaset launched Premium in 2007, Sky Italia has campaigned in both Italy and Brussels to have the undertakings relaxed.
The European Commission is carrying out a study of the Italian market to determine the issue.
Confalonieri added: "We have to have reciprocity. We can't have our own channel of pay TV [on the satellite platform]. If they are allowed to have their own pay TV on DTT, we ask to have the same on satellite."
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I am from Jersey and I am a Jersey Registered Childminder. I live in St Clements. I am an OFSTED Registered Childminder, I previously lived in the UK, where I completed my Level 3 in Childcare and I have been a Childminder since November 2014. I work to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) that all childcare providers now use.
I offer a stimulating and educational environment indoors and out, ensuring fun and exercise. Sleep, rest needs and nutritional snacks and meals are importantly adhered to.
I am half British, half French therefore speak both English and French to my daughter, however English is my first language.
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Q: Unable to build application in openshift our container application is based on the image : php:7.3.1-apache
Debian apt source file says
deb http://deb.debian.org/debian stretch main
deb http://security.debian.org/debian-security stretch/updates main
deb http://deb.debian.org/debian stretch-updates main

Recently a network security policy has been implemented so that only https traffic is allowed in our environment. Due to this our builds are not working as the apt connecting via http. Is there any official https repository available for stretch distribution that we can use in the image. I have tried changing the http with https in current source.list file but no luck

A: Install the apt-transport-https package. Then you can use HTTPS.
Note: Not all Debian repositories support HTTPS. Some do not have real SSL certificates (self-signed). This can be a problem for you. At this date, I find it bizarre that some updates are happening with HTTP endpoints.

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2 Chronicles 9:1 And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart. 2 Chronicles 9:2 And Solomon told her all her questions: and there was nothing hid from Solomon which he told her not. 2 Chronicles 9:3 And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built, 2 Chronicles 9:4 And the meat of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the attendance of his ministers, and their apparel; his cupbearers also, and their apparel; and his ascent by which he went up into the house of the LORD; there was no more spirit in her. 2 Chronicles 9:5 And she said to the king, [It was] a true report which I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom: 2 Chronicles 9:6 Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen [it]: and, behold, the one half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me: [for] thou exceedest the fame that I heard. 2 Chronicles 9:7 Happy [are] thy men, and happy [are] these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom. 2 Chronicles 9:8 Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee to set thee on his throne, [to be] king for the LORD thy God: because thy God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore made he thee king over them, to do judgment and justice. 2 Chronicles 9:9 And she gave the king an hundred and twenty talents of gold, and of spices great abundance, and precious stones: neither was there any such spice as the queen of Sheba gave king Solomon. 2 Chronicles 9:10 And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, which brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones. 2 Chronicles 9:11 And the king made [of] the algum trees terraces to the house of the LORD, and to the king's palace, and harps and psalteries for singers: and there were none such seen before in the land of Judah. 2 Chronicles 9:12 And king Solomon gave to the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatsoever she asked, beside [that] which she had brought unto the king. So she turned, and went away to her own land, she and her servants.
2 Chronicles 9:13 Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred and threescore and six talents of gold; 2 Chronicles 9:14 Beside [that which] chapmen and merchants brought. And all the kings of Arabia and governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon.
2 Chronicles 9:15 And king Solomon made two hundred targets [of] beaten gold: six hundred [shekels] of beaten gold went to one target. 2 Chronicles 9:16 And three hundred shields [made he of] beaten gold: three hundred [shekels] of gold went to one shield. And the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon.
2 Chronicles 9:17 Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with pure gold. 2 Chronicles 9:18 And [there were] six steps to the throne, with a footstool of gold, [which were] fastened to the throne, and stays on each side of the sitting place, and two lions standing by the stays: 2 Chronicles 9:19 And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps. There was not the like made in any kingdom.
2 Chronicles 9:20 And all the drinking vessels of king Solomon [were of] gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon [were of] pure gold: none [were of] silver; it was [not] any thing accounted of in the days of Solomon. 2 Chronicles 9:21 For the king's ships went to Tarshish with the servants of Huram: every three years once came the ships of Tarshish bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks. 2 Chronicles 9:22 And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
2 Chronicles 9:23 And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart. 2 Chronicles 9:24 And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, harness, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.
2 Chronicles 9:26 And he reigned over all the kings from the river even unto the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt. 2 Chronicles 9:27 And the king made silver in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that [are] in the low plains in abundance. 2 Chronicles 9:28 And they brought unto Solomon horses out of Egypt, and out of all lands.
2 Chronicles 9:29 Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, [are] they not written in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer against Jeroboam the son of Nebat? 2 Chronicles 9:30 And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years. 2 Chronicles 9:31 And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.


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IT-HR of the future
Internal Specialists + additionally purchased IT-Professionals + new outsourcing concepts
Those Declared Dead Live Longer! Why the Future of IT Recruiting is Hybrid?
Personnel managers worldwide can't have been too pleased with the new Harvard Business Review article, "It's Time to Blow Up HR and Build Something New."
But it is true: HR finds itself in a phase of self-discovery and, without doubt, no area feels the impact more strongly than IT.
Flexibility, specialisation, the demands of a new generation for work-life balance in the workplace, shorter product lifecycles, etc. — these problems did not exist with such intensity 10 years ago.
All these points, however, result in long-term HR tasks such as staff development, talent management, and personnel controlling losing their value. A CEO once said it this way:
"Why should I train people when my competitors are willing to do it for me?"
HBR, July-August 2015, Why We Love to Hate HR … and What HR Can Do About it, Page 54 ff
The trend is towards "hire and fire," which is now not only in the interest of the company, but also in the interest of some IT professionals. Recruiting is becoming the key qualification of each HR department. But unlike in the USA, Europe [especially the D/A/CH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)] has a long path ahead before it creates a flexible labour market appropriate to these trends.
Even if European labour laws were not blocks to a more flexible approach to recruiting, various compliance regulations (limited external access rights) burden the roll-on process and close the door on an entire pool of suitable IT professionals based on formal risks (e.g. one-person companies because of weak liability commitments or the risk of higher penalties because of bogus self-employment).
And although outsourcing may offer many advantages, it often also poses risks that the products will not meet expectations.
We can already see signs of a hybrid trend combining long-term HR measures such as personnel development with short-term recruitment of IT professionals. The new focus of HR departments must be on internal specialists such as IT architects, IT managers, and other specialised areas, while entire development teams can be hired on as needed.
What differentiates this approach from classical outsourcing is that the hiring of additional IT professionals takes place under the direction and staffing of the above-mentioned internal specialists and HR. In this way, the employee knowledge base remains within the company, and investments in training are no longer lost.
New outsourcing concepts such as SPG's TeamEngine can accommodate current and future demands. HR, and above all IT HR, will not die. Like so much else, it will just become more specialised and flexible.
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Q: Cannot display Toast because of a runtime error badd.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener()
    {
        @Override
        public void onClick(View v) {
            // TODO Auto-generated method stub
            String s1 = e1.getText()+"hi".toString();
            Log.i("add",s1);
            if(e1.getText()==null)
            {
                Toast.makeText(getApplicationContext(), "Please Enter A Number First", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
            }
            else
            {
                num1 = Float.parseFloat(e1.getText()+"");
                i=1;
                e1.setText(null);
            }
        }
    });

I am making a simple calculator app, there is a Button badd(button to perform addition) and an EditText e1. when this button is clicked; first it'll be checked if the textbox is empty or not if it is empty it'll display a Toast telling user to enter a number. if the number is already entered that number will be stored in a variable num1 and textbox will get empty so that user can input another number and addition will be performed on the two numbers.
When i entered a number and pressed badd addition was done successfully. But my problem is that when i leave the edit text box empty (null) i get a runtime error and instead of displaying toast it shows an error "your application is unfortunately closed".
I created a string variable s1 also that takes the string entered in e1 and concate that string with another string "hi" so that if the string is empty it'll at least display a hi message in log cat. It is to check if there is some error in anonymous inner class. but it is cleared that there is no problem the anonymous inner class and else block.
I think the bug is in the if block. Please Help Me! Following are my LogCat errors that will help you to find the bug.
03-05 16:37:00.601: I/add(1569): hi

03-05 16:37:00.663: E/AndroidRuntime(1569): FATAL EXCEPTION: main

03-05 16:37:00.663: E/AndroidRuntime(1569): java.lang.NumberFormatException: Invalid float: ""

03-05 16:37:00.663: E/AndroidRuntime(1569):     at java.lang.StringToReal.invalidReal(StringToReal.java:63)

03-05 16:37:00.663: E/AndroidRuntime(1569):     at java.lang.StringToReal.parseFloat(StringToReal.java:289)

03-05 16:37:00.663: E/AndroidRuntime(1569):     at java.lang.Float.parseFloat(Float.java:300)

03-05 16:37:00.663: E/AndroidRuntime(1569):     at com.example.mycalculator.MainActivity$13.onClick(MainActivity.java:171)

03-05 16:37:00.663: E/AndroidRuntime(1569):     at android.view.View.performClick(View.java:4202)

03-05 16:37:00.663: E/AndroidRuntime(1569):     at android.view.View$PerformClick.run(View.java:17340)

03-05 16:37:00.663: E/AndroidRuntime(1569):     at android.os.Handler.handleCallback(Handler.java:725)

03-05 16:37:00.663: E/AndroidRuntime(1569):     at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:92)

03-05 16:37:00.663: E/AndroidRuntime(1569):     at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:137)

03-05 16:37:00.663: E/AndroidRuntime(1569):     at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:5039)

03-05 16:37:00.663: E/AndroidRuntime(1569):     at java.lang.reflect.Method.invokeNative(Native Method)

03-05 16:37:00.663: E/AndroidRuntime(1569):     at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:511)

03-05 16:37:00.663: E/AndroidRuntime(1569):     at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit$MethodAndArgsCaller.run(ZygoteInit.java:793)

03-05 16:37:00.663: E/AndroidRuntime(1569):     at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit.main(ZygoteInit.java:560)

03-05 16:37:00.663: E/AndroidRuntime(1569):     at dalvik.system.NativeStart.main(Native Method)

A: According to the javadoc for parseFloat, it can throw NumberFormatException if the string can't be interpreted as a floating point number. So you should handle that case by catching that exception and doing something else instead:
try {
    num1 = Float.parseFloat(e1.getText()+"");
} catch (NumberFormatException e) {
    // do something else
}

A: try this for your if block:
if(e1.getText().toString().equals(""))

Hope this will help you..:)


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Princeton wrestling on the rise
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — At a Crossfit gym in Princeton, magic is happening on the mats. Wrestling is a sport that takes pure determination and heart and that's exactly what Princeton wrestling is built on.
"It's all about how hard you want to work at it this is not a sport for somebody who thinks they are going to walk in here and do it right off the bat, it's not like any other sport, this is a lot of work a lot of repetition and a lot of heart," Head Wrestling Coach Jeff Bowman said.
Even though this team is full of a lot of first year wrestlers, Coach Bowman says there is something very special about these kids and this team. "they just work really really hard and they learn, and they learn from their mistakes. They don't complain they don't whine about it and there are no excuses, we are big on no excuses."
Senior captain Kyle Neal has put a lot of work into this sport the last four years. He is just a few wins away from his 100th win, something that has never been done in school history.
"It is going to mean a lot to me because I will be the first one to do it in Princeton," Neal said.
Bowman currently has three ranked wrestlers in the state right now. That is something he's never had before as a coach. These rankings build momentum for the program and show that dreams can be a reality.
"You get one rank and then another person is ranked and you can see that its possible, that it's not just some far fetched dream that somebody can be top 5 in the states," Senior wrestler Ali Abdelwahed said.
These dreams didn't just happen over night for these wrestlers. It takes a lot more then just going to practice after school.
"It's a hard sport too you can't just come into it and expect to go ahead and beat every body because that's not whats going to happen, you have to get better you have to work yourself on the mat everyday and push past that wall you always hit and make sure you push your hardest all the time," Neal said.
Princeton wrestling is more than just a group of athletes that get on the mat and wrestle one another, they are a family.
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1990 Château Simard
https://www.winebid.com/BuyWine/Item/Auction/57215/1990-Chateau-Simard
2010 Le Carre
2015 Arômes de Pavie
2012 Château Guadet
2000 Château Pipeau
Light capsule condition issue; label condition issue
2010 Château Teyssier Les Asteries
1996 Château Puy Blanquet
2009 Château Louis La Reserve de Louis
3-bottle Lot
France, Bordeaux, St.-Émilion
Saint-Émilion is on the east side of the Dordogne River. At 13,400 acres it is one of Bordeaux's largest appellations, and perhaps its most picturesque. It is also home to what has been called "the garagiste" movement of upstart, tradition-defying winemakers who produce artisanal wines in styles that are unconventional for the appellation. The village of Saint-Émilion dates from the middle ages and it sits on low hills, surrounded by ancient walls. Like its neighbor Pomerol, Saint-Émilion was not included in the famous Bordeaux classification system of 1855. But a century later a ranking system was put in place, and unlike the classification system for the Medoc, the Saint-Émilion system is reviewed every ten years, meaning that estates can be upgraded or downgraded. There are three rankings: Grand Cru Classé, Premier Grand Cru Classé B and Premier Grand Cru Classé A, with the final ranking being the best. Such legendary Saint-Émilion estates as Châteaux Ausone and Cheval-Blanc are Premier Grand Cru Classé A, along with Châteaux Pavie and Angélus, both added to the classification in 2012. Wines in this appellation are primarily Merlot, mixed with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Red Wine, Bordeaux Red Blends (Claret)
Château Simard


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package rotate

// Rotating things
import (
	"fmt"
	"io"
	"os"
	"path/filepath"
	"sort"
	"strconv"
	"strings"
	"sync"
	"time"
)

// FilePerm defines the permissions that Writer will use for all
// the files it creates.
const (
	FilePerm   = os.FileMode(0644)
	DateFormat = "2006-01-02"
)

// FileWriter implements the io.Writer interface and writes to the
// filename specified.
// Will rotate at the specified interval and/or when the current file size exceeds maxSizeInBytes
// At rotation time, current file is renamed and a new file is created.
// If the number of archives exceeds maxArchives, older files are deleted.
type FileWriter struct {
	filename                 string
	filenameRotationTemplate string
	current                  *os.File
	interval                 time.Duration
	maxSizeInBytes           int64
	maxArchives              int
	expireTime               time.Time
	bytesWritten             int64
	sync.Mutex
}

// NewFileWriter creates a new file writer.
func NewFileWriter(filename string, interval time.Duration, maxSizeInBytes int64, maxArchives int) (io.WriteCloser, error) {
	if interval == 0 && maxSizeInBytes <= 0 {
		// No rotation needed so a basic io.Writer will do the trick
		return openFile(filename)
	}

	w := &FileWriter{
		filename:                 filename,
		interval:                 interval,
		maxSizeInBytes:           maxSizeInBytes,
		maxArchives:              maxArchives,
		filenameRotationTemplate: getFilenameRotationTemplate(filename),
	}

	if err := w.openCurrent(); err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}

	return w, nil
}

func openFile(filename string) (*os.File, error) {
	return os.OpenFile(filename, os.O_RDWR|os.O_CREATE|os.O_APPEND, FilePerm)
}

func getFilenameRotationTemplate(filename string) string {
	// Extract the file extension
	fileExt := filepath.Ext(filename)
	// Remove the file extension from the filename (if any)
	stem := strings.TrimSuffix(filename, fileExt)
	return stem + ".%s-%s" + fileExt
}

// Write writes p to the current file, then checks to see if
// rotation is necessary.
func (w *FileWriter) Write(p []byte) (n int, err error) {
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Formed in the summer of 2018 in Wilmington, NC, The Caroliners have thrust themselves into the music scene with a sound similar to that of southern rock and folk rock bands of the 1960s and 70s. The songwriting of Mark Jackson blends seamlessly with the talents of Matt Rushin (lead guitar), Sean Potter (Drums & Percussion), and Conrad Junior (Bass). After playing a number of shows in Wilmington and surrounding areas over the course of a few months, the group headed into Hourglass Studios to record their debut single Handcuffed which released in late August. The Caroliners will continue playing live shows as they record an EP to be released in early 2019.


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Typical or regional costumes from Mexico: the countryside is also worn
In Mexico, the use of typical or regional costumes not only speaks of the history of indigenous culture, but also of the European influence after the arrival of the Spaniards, which achieved the creation of costumes full of color, character, and identity.
Regional or typical costumes of Mexico. Image: Food and Fishery Information Service
The typical costume of Mexico is made by Mexican hands with great dedication and delicacy, and each one elegantly wears elements that symbolize the state they represent and make them unique in the world.
Here are some typical costumes that show that the countryside is also dressed, by combining different embroideries with flowers and crops typical of the state.
Known as the "Flower of Pitahaya", the typical costume of this state was created in 1951. It consists of a white short-sleeved blouse, with a wide neck and a fabric that protrudes in the form of a "v"; the skirt is red, wide, and decorated with large white flowers linked by a cactus net.
The origin of the regional costume comes from the times of New Spain, it is said that it arose when the patronesses gave their employees suits four times a year, "huipiles" and skirts of zaraza. The blouses of the huipiles are embroidered with onion and pumpkin flowers.
It has been known since the time of the conquest and although it has undergone several changes since then, today you can recognize the one with big flowers in the black suit. It consists of a blouse with a semi-circular neckline and shoulders in the air and a wide and long skirt, both made of satin and with embroidered flowers where blue, orange, white and pink predominate. It is said that the suit reflects the black of the jungle in the background and the colorful flowers recreate the majesty of the state's flora.
It is believed that the Mayas had already been making hand embroidery since pre-Hispanic times, an example is the regional Yucatan dress known as the terno. It is said that the elaboration of a typical terno takes about six months, since the aim is to make it unique and unrepeatable.
It consists of three parts, the doublet, a square lapel attached to the huipil or hipil; the huipil which is the white dress, loose and up to the knees; and finally the fustán, a long and wide "petticoat" attached to the waist and which goes under the huipil. The three parts stand out because of the embroidery of different flowers that harmonize the three parts.
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Mexico at a glance


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WILSON-RAYBOULD SAYS SHE FACED 'SUSTAINED' PRESSURE OVER SNC LAVALIN AFFAIR
By Maria Madden
Former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she came under relentless pressure including veiled threats from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his senior staff, the top public servant and the finance minister's office.
She says it was all aimed at getting her to stop a criminal prosecution of Montreal engineering giant S-N-C-Lavalin.
And she says she believes she was shuffled out of the prestigious justice portfolio to veterans affairs in January because she refused to give in.
Wilson-Raybould made the stunning and detailed accusations in testimony on Wednesday afternoon before the House of Commons justice committee.
Her lengthy appearance broke three weeks of silence on the affair that has rocked the government, prompting her resignation from cabinet and the departure of Trudeau's most trusted adviser.
Wilson-Raybould told the committee she was "hounded" to end the prosecution for months after the director of public prosecutions, Kathleen Roussel, had rejected the idea of negotiating a remediation agreement with S-N-C-Lavalin.
She says it continued long after she had unequivocally declared that she would not direct Roussel to reverse her decision.
But she admitted she didn't consider resigning at the time and didn't directly raise her concerns with Trudeau after September 17th, when she first informed him she believed it would be inappropriate for her to intervene in the S-N-C-Lavalin matter.
Wilson-Raybould says the pressure campaign culminated on December 19th with what she deemed were three "veiled threats" that she could lose her job from the clerk of the Privy Council, Michael Wernick, who last week told the committee he believes there was no improper pressure applied to Wilson-Raybould.
(The Canadian Press)


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Skopelos Town Holidays 2022/2023
The capital of the island, Skopelos Town offers a fine balance between ultimate relaxation and partying the night away in chilled-out bars during the evenings. Characterised by lush green hills, cobbled streets and whitewashed buildings, this destination truly nods to the expectations of a Greek holiday – you will be amazed by the charm and tradition.
Skopelos Town offers something to suit everyone's taste, whether that's exploring the exquisite local culture, relaxing on one of the many beaches on the outskirts or exploring the wide selection of bars, restaurants and clubs at the heart of the town.
Religion: Greek Orthodox
Take a look at Old Town
The old town is home to cultural and architectural delights which are sure to impress. The town is home to no fewer than 120 churches which date to the Byzantine period.
Fun for film buffs!
Glossa village is just 25 minutes away via car and is one of the most popular spots to visit, in particular to catch a glimpse of the little hilltop chapel featured in the blockbuster film Mamma Mia!
Nearest airport to Skopelos Town:
There is no airport on Skopelos island itself; most tourists fly to the nearby island of Skiathos then catch a ferry, which runs frequently throughout the day. The journey takes 45 minutes.
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Click to open the section and read floatron reviews from our customers. For reasons of privacy and confidentially, we have only used our customers' initials.
If you have any feedback or a floatron review you would like to share, please contact us.
"We have had our Floatron for approximately 4 years. We live in SW France and have used it in a mediaeval 'pond' which is stone lined and which is filled by water draining off the hill above. It measures 2.5 metres x 4 metres and is roughly 1.5 metres deep, obviously less in the heat of the summer.
The wild life has introduced itself, mainly frogs and salamanders. I was concerned about the water quality but since using the Floatron we have never had any trouble except when I forgot to clean the electrode, then as soon as it had been cleaned, the water cleared.
"We bought a Floatron from you knowing absolutely nothing about swimming pools.
"I Purchased 2 floatrons from you last year, one for using in our fish pond and the other, on behalf of a friend for using in her swimming pool as we both had problems with algae in our respective pond and pool.
I am pleased to advise you that the floatron was very successful in the friend's swimming pool and was very helpful in being able tot stabilise our fish pond whilst an organic treatment was taking place.
I have a floatron and I love it!
Hello – we are now into our 3rd season with a floatron bought from you. It is really superb – can't recommend it highly enough and we have long since recouped the cost with the lack of any need to buy more than £30 or so of chemicals a year + not needing to replace chlorine-wrecked swimsuits. The pool is 63 cubic metres, used for 8 months a year, under transparent polycarbonate cover for 6 months and left open for 6 months. Always sparkling blue!
I have had my Floatron for a year now and have operated the pool through a full season, summer and winter, and so it is now a fitting time to give you my feedback.
Increased uptime of pool usage.
Substantial decrease in chemical usage and associated costs.
No problems with Algae (Black or Green).
No problems with irritation due to chlorine i.e. skin irritation or red eyes following swimming.
Substantial decrease in backwashing and associated re-filling costs.
Substantial reduction in the hours per day that I run the filtration system and associated costs of electricity.
Ability to use backwash water as irrigation for my garden.
No chemical attack on swimming attire and pool toys.
Simple and easy installation and maintenance routines.
Residue from cleaning routine of the Floatron used as "Miracle Grow" for my plants.
In short the Floatron has done everything that you claim and as such I am a very satisfied customer and I wish you success in converting as many pool users as possible to your system.
I have now been using the Floatron for 3 seasons. I am still on the original copper electrode, although it begins to look as if it could win the Turner prize. I generally use one large block of a 5 in 1 treatment in addition to the Floatron. I have had clear water in the pool during the whole season – not a single episode of water turning green or anything like that. My pool is 10 metres x 4 metres and mostly deep; it holds 70 cubic metres of water. I have no hesitation in recommending Floatron to all pool & pond owners – it really does work splendidly.
We have just finished our first season using the floatron and we have had really clear water all season which has been great – this is particularly impressive as we had a problem with our pump and were unable to filter water for a week or so during the hottest part of the summer.
Your advice did the trick. I think the Floatron is the best thing I have bought this year. It is magic.
Just a line from sunny France to say 'thank you for giving us our pool back'. After a new part to our salt machine, the floatron is working brilliantly. In 3 years we have never been free of algae for more than a week to ten days at a time. There is just no trace at all now, anywhere, and the water is sparkling and inviting the way a pool is meant to be. Cleaning is a 15 minute job rather than a 45 minute one. We are well impressed and won't hesitate to recommend Floatron to anyone else. Please feel free to quote us if anyone has any doubts about its effectiveness.
"A note to say how pleased I have been with my floatron® after my first full season of use. For the first time in 20 years my pool did not 'go green' on me!
"The floatron has been in operation since the spring and what a wonderful piece of equipment it is.
"I'd use it even if it didn't save money and the environment – every pool should have one. We don't need to give chemistry lessons to friends when we are away.
"Just as I am packing the floatrons away into their winter quarters, I thought I should contact you to let you know that your floatrons went on to perform very well for us this year. We were well able to compare this year, how very much less chemical we had actually used in all, and have at last said goodbye to the last of the liquid chlorine!!
"I am happy to report that the floatron performs extraordinarily well. The pool has never looked better, and several of our many visitors have, without prompting, commented on the clarity of the pool, and how sparkling the water appears to be. Furthermore, your claim that the chlorine tablet usage would decline, has been entirely substantiated.
"To say I am absolutely delighted with the floatron is an understatement. The pool only holds approx. three thousand gallons (14 cubic metres), but it has always been a problem to keep clean. I have in the past used loads of Chlorine, which made the pool unusable. Since using the floatron, the pool has been in constant use. I only use a tiny amount of Chlorine now. My grandchildren and their parents enjoy the fact that it is the only pool where they do not get sore eyes at all. Of course another bonus is it rarely needs back washing, which means hardly any wastage of water.
"I remain delighted by the performance of the floatron – I let the chlorine level go down until the tablet makes no pink colour at all, then chuck in a jug full of granules out of sheer cowardice. No wonder the pool companies don't want to know – their after market in chemical sales would evaporate." W. C.
"My pond was murky and full of algae despite paying a fortune for pond cleansing materials, wheat bales, and molluscs. When my neighbour that had a huge koi pond in his garden moved away he let me have his floatron and within two weeks my pond was crystal clear.
"With reference to our recent visit, having been a Koi Keeper for some 20 years and tried every kind of blanket weed treatment on the market.
What a revelation to have found floatron, In the four years I have used this bit of miraculous kit my pond of some 5,000 gallons has been completely clear of the pond keepers nightmare.
All my fish are fighting fit with no problems whatsoever and my water lilies are plants are flourishing.
I recommended floatron to many of the members of my Koi Club and all say it's the best thing since sliced bread.
"The pond had a large amount of algae etc making the pond water quite opaque.
The pond is large and deep, and is a good test for the floatron. Not much change in the water clarity became apparent until a few weeks ago. About a fortnight ago it had become obvious that the water was becoming much clearer, and that the algae was disappearing, which I can attribute only to the floatron.
"When I put the first one in my main koi fish pond, I have to say I was doubtful of the results. For years I have been trying to cope with the problem of blanket-weed, especially in the hot weather, and have tried a variety of chemicals with little success. The weed would clog the bottom drain which would block the filter and ultra violet light to the point that the only resort was to drain the pond and clear the weed by hand – an expensive process and stressful to the fish.
My wife saw you advertisement in the Spectator and persuaded me to give it a try. This coincided with yet another pond clearing exercise and more advice for yet another couple of 'experts' – who this time recommended bundles of barley straw! (This would have been so unsightly; there would be no purpose on keeping a Koi pond) In fact, I was getting to the point of abandoning anyway. So when I installed the floatron, it was in new, clear water.
Since this was done in early May, the water has remained clearer than I have ever known it, in spite of the recent extremely hot weather. The effect is that a greenish sludge accumulates at the bottom of the pond which is sucked through the drain into the filter unit from which I can easily pump it out from the first filter tank at two weekly intervals.
As you recommend prevention is better than cure, and in this case I had the advantage of starting with clear water. I have a second pond which for various reasons cannot be drained and cleared of blanketweed manually. So how the second floatron copes with this remains to be seen.


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Nella Ligue 1 2012-2013 Khalifa segna 14 gol, tra i quali uno da 65 metri contro l', che è stato scelto come gol dell'anno in questo campionato.
Nell'agosto 2013 il giocatore si trasferisce all'Olympique Marsiglia, firmando un contratto quadriennale.

Statistiche

Cronologia presenze e reti in nazionale

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Collegamenti esterni

Calciatori della Nazionale tunisina

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Miss Món (senyoreta Món) és el concurs de bellesa més antic que encara se celebra. Va ser creat per Eric Morley en 1951 al Regne Unit i des de llavors, oficialment, la guanyadora viu a Londres durant l'any del seu regnat. Es tracta d'un concurs anual i internacional al qual hi pot haver una sola concursant, i no més, per a cada Estat que es pot presentar. En aquest aspecte coincideix amb els concursos rivals Miss Univers.

Eric Morley va presidir l'Organització Miss Món fins a la seva mort, l'any 2000, i des d'aleshores ho fa la seva dona, Julia Morley. També presideix el concurs equivalent en versió masculina, Míster Món (senyor Món). L'Organització Miss Món és avui franquícia a més de països de tot el món. Sembla que aquest concurs és molt més popular a Àfrica i Àsia del que ho és a Europa, tant com Miss Univers ho és a Amèrica.

Entre els requisits invariables per a concursar a Miss Món hi ha ser dona de naixement, no haver estat mai casada ni haver estat mai embarassada i tenir la nacionalitat del país pel qual concursa. També hi ha d'altres que de vegades varien, com per exemple, l'edat de les concursants, que en teoria ha de ser d'entre disset i vint-i-quatre anys però molt sovint s'han acceptat certes excepcions; o per exemple és tradició que sigui la guanyadora del país (Miss Espanya, Miss Irlanda del Nord, Miss Portugal, etc.) però si aquesta no compleix algun altre requisit és habitual recórrer a una dama d'honor o fins i tot s'han admès algunes vegades candidates designades a dit per l'organització del seu país.

Vegeu també
 Miss Europa
 Azra Akın

Enllaços externs
 Web oficial de Miss Món


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Volkmar Held
As a freelance writer, Volkmar Held reports for voestalpine on topics that move people. The content of his stories ranges from archaeometallurgy to future technologies.
The conversion from coal to green electricity is a vital step on the path to climate-neutral steel production. In its hybrid plan voestalpine focuses on a complex of measures which can reduce the Group's CO2 emissions by around 30% to 2030.
As part of the hybrid plan voestalpine will use electric arc furnaces (EAF) at the sites in Linz and Donawitz; they will operate parallel to the blast furnace/LD converter route. Operating EAFs using electricity generated by renewables will make a significant contribution to emitting 30 percent less carbon dioxide during steel production by the end of the decade.
The two routes.
Today, voestalpine produces almost all its steel using the blast furnace/LD converter route. Iron ore is used to produce pig iron in the blast furnace, with coke providing the necessary energy and enabling the chemical process; it is impossible to avoid producing carbon dioxide using this technology. The pig iron is then refined in the LD converter: oxygen is blown through and over the pig iron to remove most of its unwanted components. The end product is crude steel.
The second route which will be used in future is based on electricity to melt scrap in an electric arc furnace (EAF). Pig iron and sponge iron can be added to the scrap. Sponge iron is a prematerial for steel production, consisting of directly reduced iron ore with few impurities. It is produced using reformed natural gas.
When we supplement our crude steel production with the blast furnace/LD converter route with electric arc furnaces, we will use sponge iron as well as scrap. As a result, less pig iron needs to be produced in the blast furnace; this, in turn, reduces both our coke consumption and CO2 emissions in Linz and Donawitz. The hybrid plan allows us to reduce emissions of this greenhouse gas by 3 to 4 million tons annually—an important milestone on the path to emission-free steel production.
Sponge iron—advantage with H.
As well as scrap, the high-efficiency electric arc furnace (EAF) melts sponge iron to form crude steel. This offers a significant advantage when it comes to reducing emissions: during the sponge iron production process, a reducing gas consisting of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, reformed from natural gas, reduces the ore to iron—direct reduced iron, or DRI. As hydrogen binds to the oxygen in the ore to form water, direct reduction releases less CO2 than in the blast furnace route; here this function is assumed by carbon in the form of coke and other carbon carriers which are blown into the furnace (pulverized coal, plastic waste).
Meeting electricity requirements.
Smelting scrap and HBI in the electric arc furnace is an energy intensive process. Consequently, if the EAF is to take over its key role in the hybrid plan, it must be connected to a sufficiently powerful electricity grid. The basis for this must first be established:
"Decarbonizing energy-intensive sectors such as the steel industry through electrification depends on the availability of renewable energies and corresponding infrastructure expansion, and, lastly, competitive prices. If there is no 220 kV line in place by 2026, we will not be able to implement our hybrid project in Linz and Donawitz by 2030. We need this supply. And it must be reliable and stable."
Stefan Engleder, Head Process Operator for electricity at voestalpine Stahl GmbH
The expansion of power supplies at our blast furnace sites is also important for another reason: when we smelt less iron ore in the blast furnace, we reduce the volume of blast furnace gas available to meet our internal power needs. And electricity will become a key energy supplier for the steel industry, both to operate electric arc furnaces, and for electrolysis to make the hydrogen needed to produce DRI.
Challenge of green electricity.
Creating the preconditions needed for climate-neutral steel production by 2050 is a challenge not only for the steel industry, but for society as a whole. For the full significance of our hybrid plan can only be realized with the use of electricity generated from renewables. There can be no green steel without green electricity. The power consumed in electric arc furnaces will be far outstripped by the electricity needed for tomorrow's hydrogen-based steel production route. This is clearly demonstrated by Germany, the world's seventh-largest producer of steel: it would need the power output of an additional 12,000 wind turbines to convert its steel production to hydrogen. This is an example of a requirement that can only be met with the support of viable policy framework.
The technological transition to green production faces the entire European steel industry with major challenges. voestalpine, Austria's only producer of crude steel and a global pioneer in environmental protection, has drawn up an ambitious phased plan for green steel production—greentec steel.
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There's a new "HERBERT WEST: REANIMATOR" on the way; teaser released
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 | News
And it's got a different look for the title character.
Koa Aloha Media, Furious Nerd Productions and filmmaker B. Luciano Barsuglia are currently working on HERBERT WEST: REANIMATOR, a series that, according to the PR, "will follow the journey of the infamous Herbert West as he navigates through a universe of Lovecraftian lore." Barsuglia further says, "Our goal is to embrace the stories and characters of Lovecraft in ways that will honor the original work, appeal to the millions of Lovecraft fans, and introduce a new generation to the mythos."
Among the actors competing with our memories of Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton et al. are Zan Alda in the title role, Mike Ferguson, Jed Rowen, Tasha Tacosa, Rachel Riley, Steve Wollett, Jackson Everest, BJ Mezek and Lisa Hinds. Joe Castro will be creating some of the series' key effects. Production is set to start next month, with the filmmakers hoping to place HERBERT WEST: REANIMATOR with a major network or streaming service. In the meantime, they've launched a crowdfunding campaign to boost the production budget; you can see it here.
B. Luciano Barsuglia
Herbert West - Reanimator


Thinking ahead to your spring & summer travel/camping plans? Join some experienced H&V parents and some of our local Deaf/ Hard of Hearing Guides and Board Members in a casual discussion on tips and practical information for making your adventures memorable, enjoyable and even educational for the whole family!
We'll begin with a short AGM, where we will share what BC Hands & Voices has accomplished over the past year! This is also a great opportunity to update your membership ($20 per family).
ASL interpreters will be provided.
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VETERANS DAY: AN HONORABLE EVENT WITH A CONFUSING HISTORY
New Veterans on parade: Men returning from World War I, N.Y.C. - fighters who broke the Hindenburg Line parading down Fifth Ave., New York, 1918.
GUEST BLOG-By United States Department of Veterans Affairs-- World War I – known at the time as "The Great War" - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France.
However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of "the war to end all wars."
Soldiers of the 353rd Infantry near a church at Stenay, Meuse
in France, wait for the end of hostilities. This photo was taken at 10:58 a.m., on November 11, 1918,
two minutes before the armistice ending World War I went into effect
In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…"
The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11 a.m.
The United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I when it passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926, with these words:
"...Whereas the 11th of November 1918, marked the cessation of the most destructive, sanguinary, and far reaching war in human annals and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed, and
Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations; and
Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that the President of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples..."
An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as "Armistice Day." Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation's history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting in its place the word "Veterans."
With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.
President Dwight Eisenhower signing HR7786, changing Armistice Day to Veterans Day. From left: Alvin J. King, Wayne Richards, Arthur J. Connell, John T. Nation, Edward Rees, Richard L. Trombla, Howard W. Watts
Later that same year, on October 8th, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first "Veterans Day Proclamation" which stated: "In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans' organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose. Toward this end, I am designating the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs as Chairman of a Veterans Day National Committee, which shall include such other persons as the Chairman may select, and which will coordinate at the national level necessary planning for the observance. I am also requesting the heads of all departments and agencies of the Executive branch of the Government to assist the National Committee in every way possible."
On that same day, President Eisenhower sent a letter to the Honorable Harvey V. Higley, Administrator of Veterans' Affairs (VA), designating him as Chairman of the Veterans Day National Committee.
In 1958, the White House advised VA's General Counsel that the 1954 designation of the VA Administrator as Chairman of the Veterans Day National Committee applied to all subsequent VA Administrators. Since March 1989 when VA was elevated to a cabinet level department, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs has served as the committee's chairman.
The Uniform Holiday Bill (Public Law 90-363 (82 Stat. 250)) was signed on June 28, 1968, and was intended to ensure three-day weekends for Federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. It was thought that these extended weekends would encourage travel, recreational and cultural activities and stimulate greater industrial and commercial production. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holidays on their original dates.
The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on October 25, 1971. It was quite apparent that the commemoration of this day was a matter of historic and patriotic significance to a great number of our citizens, and so on September 20th, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97 (89 Stat. 479), which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of November 11, beginning in 1978.
This action supported the desires of the overwhelming majority of state legislatures, all major veterans service organizations and the American people.
Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
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Murder of Russian Politician Boris Nemtsov
Russian politician Boris Nemtsov was killed at 11:40 p.m. Moscow time on February 27 (20:40 GMT), when several shots were fired at him from a car, while he was walking with a female companion from Ukraine in central Moscow. Nemtsov, who served as Russian deputy prime minister under the country's former President Boris Yeltsin, was a co-chair of the RPR-PARNAS (Republican Party of Russia – People's Freedom Party) since 2012 and was also one of the leaders of the liberal Solidarnost movement.
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Four Suspects Detained in Connection With Nemtsov Murder – Security Council
Nemtsov Murder Case Must Be Solved Sooner or Later – Kremlin
The Kremlin spokesman said that both perpetrators and those who stood behind them must be brought to justice and punished accordingly.
All Defendants in Nemtsov Murder Case Plead Not Guilty
All five defendants in the case regarding the murder of Russian politician Boris Nemtsov pleaded not guilty, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported Monday from the court room.
Moscow District Military Court to Hear Nemtsov Murder Case
Moscow's district military court will consider the murder case of Russian politician Boris Nemtsov.
Russian FSB Statement About Gun Used to Kill Nemtsov Won't Affect Inquiry
A recent Russian FSB statement about a firearm used to kill Boris Nemtsov in 2015 will not affect the ongoing investigation.
Investigative Group Promises More Details on Ukraine Link to Nemtsov Murder
Independent investigators looking into the murder of Russian opposition figure Boris Nemtsov, who have previously claimed the Security Bureau of Ukraine (SBU) may have been involved in the crime, will provide further updates next week, former German intelligence agent and a representative of the investigative group Wilhelm Dietl told Sputnik.
Interpol Declares Russian Politician Nemtsov's Suspected Killer Wanted Person
The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) listed Russian citizen Ruslan Mukhudinov wanted on suspicion of the murder of Boris Nemtsov.
Investigation Into Nemtsov's Murder to Be Completed in January
Five individuals will be arraigned on Tuesday in connection with Boris Nemtsov's murder.
Russian FSB Believes Suspected Nemtsov Murderer Hiding Out in UAE
The suspected murderer of Russian opposition figure Boris Nemtsov, Ruslan Mukhudinov, is believed to be hiding out in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a judge presiding over the case said, citing information from the Russian Federal Security Service.
Suspect in Nemtsov Murder Case Does Not Retract Confession - Lawyer
Shadid Gubashev, one of the accused in the murder case of prominent Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, has not recanted his confession, his lawyer Magomed Khadisov said Friday.
Two Different Guns Suspected in Russian Politician Nemtsov's Murder
The medical examination for the murder of Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov has shown he could have been shot from two different pistols, newspaper Kommersant reported Saturday.
Test Finds No Traces Linking Nemtsov Murder Suspects to Case – Defense
An examination suggested that the suspects in the murder of Boris Nemtsov were not present in the killer's car, a defense lawyer said.
Putin on Nemtsov: We Had Friendly Relations
President Vladimir Putin called the murder of politician Boris Nemtsov a tragic and shameful act.
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The girlfriend of Hamzat Bakhayev, one of the suspects in the murder case of Boris Nemtsov, said she had spent two days with him at his apartment in Moscow when the politician was killed.
Court Keeps Suspected Killer of Nemtsov Behind Bars
Russia's Investigative Committee has asked the court to keep Zaur Dadayev in custody while the high-profile investigation continues.
Suspect in Nemtsov Murder Testifies Against Himself, Other Suspects
A suspect in the assassination of Russian politician Boris Nemtsov, Zaur Dadayev, testified against himself and others accused of the killing, a representative for Russian Investigative Committee said Wednesday.
New Witness to Nemtsov Murder Contradicts Previous Version of Events
A newly-emerged witness to the murder of Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov contradicts the confessions provided by the case's suspects (one of which was later withdrawn). The witness describes a different man and car model, and noticed that two suspicious women were present who left the crime scene in a hurry.
Putin Regularly Informed About Investigation of Nemtsov's Murder
Vladimir Putin regularly receives reports on the ongoing investigation of Boris Nemtsov's murder, the Kremlin spokesperson said.
EU Parliament Calls For Independent Inquiry Into Nemtsov's Murder
The European Parliament requests an independent international investigation into the murder of Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov.
Boris Nemstov Murder Suspects Plead Not Guilty
Neither suspect in the murder of Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov acknowledged his guilt, according to the chairman of Moscow's Public Oversight Commission, Anton Tsvetkov.
Three Suspects in Russian Politician Nemtsov's Murder Appeal Arrest
Moscow Basmanny District Court received complaints on their arrest from the lawyers of suspects in the murder of Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, according to court's spokeswoman.


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The Privacy Act 2020 replaces the Privacy Act 1993. It was approved by New Zealand's Parliament in June after several years of discussion.
"The new act brings with it a wider range of enforcement tools to encourage best practice, which means we are now able to take a different approach to the way we work as a regulator," says New Zealand Privacy Commissioner John Edwards.
But while the act doesn't have the same teeth as either the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation or the California Consumer Privacy Act, "the stakes are still higher than before," write Katherine Forrest, Patrick Gunning and John Swinson of the law firm King & Wood Mallesons.
Mandatory Breach Notification
One of the most significant changes under the new act is that organizations that lose data or experience a breach are now legally required to notify the Office of the Privacy Commissioner and those affected.
Under the old act, notification was not mandatory, although the privacy commissioner encouraged reporting, according to the law firm Hunton Andrews Kurth. Organizations that fail to report a breach could be fined up to 10,000 New Zealand dollars ($7,020).
The fine is far short of what the privacy commissioner had hoped. In 2017, Edwards advocated civil penalties of up to NZ$100,000 on an individual and NZ$1 million for a corporation for an unreported serious breach or repeated violations (see: NZ Privacy Chief Backs $1 Million Fines for Breaches).
The New Zealand law's provisions also pale in comparison to Australia's Notifiable Data Breaches law. Last year, the government increased the maximum penalty for violations from 2.1 million Australian dollars ($1.5 million) to the greater of either AU$10 million or three times the value of any benefit obtained through the misuse of information - or, if the court cannot determine the value of the benefit, 10% of a company's annual domestic revenue, according to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
While a maximum fine of NZ$10,000 seems low, data breach victims could bring a class action to New Zealand's Human Rights Review Tribunal, which can award damages based on violations of the Privacy Act. The maximum the tribunal can award is NZ$350,000 per person.
When to Report
Breaches subject to notification are those that present a likely risk of harm, such as the release of sensitive personal information.
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The new act also addresses a point that has been chafing regulators. Overseas-based companies that provide services to New Zealanders have often ignored the country's privacy laws. The act will now apply to all companies that do business in New Zealand, no matter where those firms are based. The privacy commissioner notes that "this will cover businesses such as Google and Facebook."
Organizations are allowed to disclose personal information to an overseas agency as long as that agency is bound by personal data regulations similar to New Zealand's new law. Also, companies that use cloud services must ensure that those services handle data in accordance with New Zealand law.
New Regulatory Powers
The privacy commissioner also gains new powers. For example, the commissioner's office can issue compliance notices, which can order an organization to take action or stop doing something that violates the Privacy Act. Those orders can be appealed to the Human Rights Review Tribunal.
Failing to follow a compliance notice is subject to a fine of up to NZ$10,000.
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If an organization refuses a valid request, the privacy commissioner can issue an access direction. Failure to comply with a direction means the organization can be fined up to NZ$10,000. Also, an individual who tries to obtain someone else's personal information under false pretenses can be fined up to NZ$10,000.
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The act also states that businesses should consider how they collect data from children and whether it is fair given that kids may not realize the implications of divulging certain kinds of data.
Organizations also are required to protect unique identifiers, such as customer numbers, and only use those appropriate for their services to reduce the chance of identity theft.
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14 Jul Summer 2012 Round Up
Posted at 20:07h in Round Up, Summer 2012 | Written by Matthew P. Mayo | Written by Christine Rogel 0 Comments
Take A Lone Peak Expedition
For the first time, Big Sky Ski Resort will open its iconic Lone Peak Tram during the summer months offering guided expeditions of Lone Peak's summit. It's a great opportunity to plan a summer recon mission on the mountain.
During the Lone Peak Expedition, guests will have a chance to take in jagged skyline views from a vantage point of more than 11,000 feet. They can also plan their descent down the mountain, choosing to bike, hike or hitch a ride back by tram.
Sign up for one of four daily trips, starting at Big Sky's Basecamp building in the Mountain Village. Guests will then ride the Swift Current chairlift to meet their guide who will take them by safari vehicle to the base of the tram.
"The Lone Peak Expedition isn't the DIY, hop-on-a-gondola experience other mountains have," said Christine Baker, Big Sky Resort Basecamp program manager. "Our terrain is more rugged and dramatic than other resort mountain landscapes, and Big Sky leads you through the whole experience, giving guests information and guidance along the way. It's more of an expedition, a Rocky Mountain safari than anything else — especially when you catch a glimpse of a bear, an elk or a family of mountain goats along the way!"
The tram, which has shuttled winter guests for skiing and 360-degree views since 1996, will then take guests to the top of 11,166-foot Lone Peak for views spanning three states and multiple mountain ranges, including the distant Tetons. At the top, guests can take short, guided hikes around the summit.
Just 18 miles from Yellowstone and with numerous lodging options and summer activities ranging from ziplining to downhill mountain biking, Big Sky's Lone Peak Expedition is another facet to the resort's lively summer operations.
"Lone Peak and the Tram are defining features of Big Sky, and expeditions to the top take our summer activities to the next level," said Big Sky Resort sales and marketing Director, Meg O'Leary. "The Lone Peak Tram put us on the map as a major big-mountain ski area in 1996, and now it is putting us on the map as the true base camp to Yellowstone National Park."
The Lone Peak Expedition runs over two hours and costs $75 per person. Guests can sign up starting in July by calling the Big Sky Basecamp at 406.995.5769.
— Christine Rogel
Trains of Livingston
The historical Livingston Depot Center opens May 26th with an exhibit featuring the vibrant paintings of Livingston artist Edd Enders. The exhibit entitled "Edd Enders: Trains of Livingston," demonstrates how the railroad, initially established in the 1880s, continues to shape the community. "Growing up here everybody worked for the railroad, my dad, other relatives, a lot of my friends' families too," said Enders. "In Livingston, trains are a part of the landscape, they make an interesting composition in a linear way."
The Depot, built in 1902 for railroad passengers traveling to Yellowstone, now operates as a museum that links historic events with contemporary life. The opening reception for Ender's exhibit is June 21 at 7 p.m.. Museum hours are weekdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, contact the museum at 406.222.2300.
— C.R.
The 11th annual Museum of the Rockies' Wine Classic will toast Bastille Day with a host of classic French wines and culinary delights to complement the museum's summer exhibit, "Treasures of Napoleon."
Revelers will be greeted with a glass of champagne and will enjoy hors d'oeuvres from 15 premier Montana caterers. Special guests from Louis Roederer–Champagne, the makers of Cristal, will be the featured winery. There will be over 20 different French wines available for tasting while guests visit the silent or live auction. Auction items include a luxury bike tour in France, a resort stay in Costa Rica, and a private golf tournament at Black Bull Golf Resort among others. A piece by Montana artist Theodore Waddell, whose work is displayed at the Denver Art Museum, will also be up for bid.
This year's Wine Classic promises to be the most elegant event of the season; it runs from 6 to 10:30 p.m. on July 14 at the Museum of the Rockies. Tickets are $150 per person. All proceeds support the museum, which features the world's largest collection of dinosaur fossils. For more information, contact Suzi Berget White, events manager, at 406.994.1998.
Green on Top
Nate Lengacher grows roofs in Montana's Bitterroot Valley. Specifically he grows acres of various plants (sedums, succulents) that will become living roof material. Lengacher is one of a handful of U.S. farmers to grow roofing material for Xero Flor, which has installed dozens of such roofs all over the United States. Locally, Lengacher's bit of green shingling sits atop a Missoula condominium complex. Green roofing provides natural insulation, saves A/C and heating dollars, and retains 60 to 100 percent of storm-water runoff. For the lowdown on the green on top, visit www.xeroflora.com.
— M.M.
DVD Alert: Confluence Films' Connect
Confluence Films' latest fly-fishing flick, Connect, is the perfect film for the globehopping armchair angler. The cinematography is as crisp and clear as the little mountain stream in Japan that Connect visits. The soundtrack is appropriate and never overused, and the narration lends just enough mystery and explanation to stitch the six segments together seamlessly.
In the span of 90-ish minutes, we visit Tanzania, Africa; Yellowstone National Park; Casco Bay in Maine; a mountain stream in Japan; the Yukon Drainage in Alaska; and Cuba's flats. They're all stunningly shot and each presents exotic species some of us will never get to catch (but isn't that what these films are for?). Each segment was a tasty hors d'oeuvre, and some trended into appetizer country, and greedily, I found myself hungry for more. The scenery and fishing in Tanzania for Tiger fish — unreal. I would risk the apparent wrath of hippos to get at one of those toothy terrors. The filmmakers and their interviewees also make a good case for getting off the oft-traveled paths in Yellowstone's backcountry and exploring streams that rarely get fished. My favorite segment was the pursuit of tarpon in Cuba's practically unfished waters. Holy smokes — watch this and you'll book a trip to Cuba the very next day. And the pike fishing in Alaska's Yukon drainage? Those tanklike fish just don't stop.
Connect, as with its predecessors, Drift and Rise, is thankfully more focused on the passion and poetry of fishing than on overdone techniques and technicalities. It's the third in what I hope is an ongoing series of fine fly-fishing flicks by Confluence Films. Order up a copy today — but only if you're ready to do some serious globe-hopping: www.confluencefilms.tv/tour.php.
TU & F3T … OK!
Trout Unlimited is sponsoring the 2012 Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T), the largest such event in the world. It offers fish-crazy film buffs ample opportunity throughout North America dozens of stops, coast to coast, to see up-close what they're missing by not globe-hopping, fly rod in tow.
TU's sponsorship of F3T makes good sense, as it's an ideal way for the 140,000-member organization — the focus of which is on conserving, protecting, and restoring North America's trout and salmon fisheries — to dovetail perfectly with the sort of dedicated fly fishers who flock to the F3T screenings. The high quality of the films presented, coupled with the concertlike atmosphere of the events that hit more than 80 venues in 2011, makes for a high-energy, entertaining and educational night out during which anglers can fantasize about wetting a line in places they might otherwise never get to see. Trout Unlimited: www.tu.org; and F3T: www.flyfishingfilmtour.com.
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