I have been trying to join this ROTT forum http://rott.s4.bizhat.com/ for over a week. Sadly it looks like the forum may be going offline for good. From what I can recall there was a bit of good information there between a few of the active members including Perscan, Lawstriker, and even WinRott author Birger himself. I will gladly take over moderation of the site if the lead administrator no longer has the free time to do so. I would at least like to be given the chance to archive some of the text on the forum so can it be saved for another week???
I've asked BizHat.com if they can reactivate it.
Edit: They are quick. Got an email to say it has been reactivated.
Great!!! I would hate to lose yet another ROTT resource. Even though I am the only active modder I am aware of?
When you register, you should receive an email with a link to activate the account.
When I clicked the link in my account it said "Pending Administrator approval"?
Some forums require an admin to approve before you can be counted as registered.
You think after 2 weeks you would be approved?
I've PM'd the admin about it but he doesn't visit very often and the PM is still in the outbox.
Thanks Brian. I am thinking about starting my own ROTT forum, although it will mainly be dedicated to my current project. It couldn't hurt?


Planning to stay at a 5-star hotel in the heart of Paris? Check our photos and experience below and you might book a night or two! If you are looking for chic and affordable hotels, you could also consider the different accommodations we tried around Paris. Whether it's the excellent customer service, overall experience or the convenience of the location, these accommodations are highly recommended! If you're planning a trip to Paris and haven't booked your rooms yet, this short list of accommodations could help you choose where to stay in Paris.
First things first, I hope you're reading this months before your trip. Accommodations get easily sold out in Paris especially on peak seasons. Second, we booked most of our accommodations through Booking.com. This is where we found most of the best accommodation deals. They also price match! Check every now and then for new room deals. Lastly, rooms in Paris are relatively small but if you prefer a more comfortable and luxurious stay in Paris, there are also expensive options.
Being one of the most luxurious hotels in Paris, Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome didn't disappoint. Our stay in this 5-star hotel was beyond expectation. The hotel is stylish and elegant. Customer service was nothing less than exceptional. We were warmly welcomed by all personnel and was escorted to check in. They assisted us with our bags and even gave us a suite upgrade! ♥ Its location is excellent for sightseeing and shopping. *If you are traveling with your dog, Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome is pet-friendly and has pet-friendly amenities.
We were ushered to our Park Deluxe Suite where we first saw the spacious bedroom with the luxurious king-size bed. On the other side of the room was the door to the suite's bathroom. The bathroom had a walk-in closet, two sinks, a tub, rain shower, and heated floor. The hotel also provided exclusive bath amenities by Christophe Laudamiel, bathrobes, and slippers.
We loved the classic design of the suite. It was cozy, elegant and updated. We were surprised by the size of the room. It is definitely larger than the standard room size in Paris. Come to think of it, the size of the bathroom is comparable to the standard room size in Paris!
Making our stay even more enjoyable was the complimentary welcome gift waiting for us in our suite. The welcome gift included a plate of beautiful French macarons and a bottle of champagne.
Breakfast buffet was served the next morning at SENS. It has a wide selection of fresh croissants, deli meat, smoked salmon, fresh fruits, and variety of cheese.
Located in the heart of Paris, Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome is next to the historic Place Vendome and a 2-minute walk from the Opera Garnier. Its area, 2nd arr., is excellent for shopping at lavish brands or for sightseeing of some of the city's beautiful architecture and history.
Dine at the Michelin-starred Pur' – Jean-François Rouquette located in the hotel! Have some desserts at Ladurée and Pierre Hermé and tea time at Angelina. For dinner, try Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie or the historic Bouillon Chartier.
Click here to book a room at Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome.
What this boutique hotel lacked in space, it made up for in its charming design. Hotel Mayet has a great central location in the 6th arr. and it is only a 2-min walk from the nearest Metro Station. Given its excellent location, Hotel Mayet has reasonable rates. The staff was also friendly and helpful in suggesting places to visit. This hotel has a lift fit for 2-3 people with just enough space for one luggage.
We heard that rooms in Paris are usually small and our room was exactly like that. But then again, euros 115/night in this location is a good deal. Despite its tiny size, the room was still comfortable and cozy. Decorated with unique pieces for wall art, the room had a fun and chic vibe. It has the basic amenities except for a closet. It also comes with free WIFI, hairdryer, AC and heater, safety deposit box, and cable TV. The bathroom was clean, bright and modern.
Hotel Mayet is located in the 6th arr. commonly referred to as Saint Germain des Pres. It is a popular and lively arrondissement. There are many quaint shops, cafés, bakeries, bars, and restaurants in this area. This an excellent area for those who love art, culture and food.
Stop by at the two renowned cafés in Saint Germain des Pres – Les Deux Magots and Café de Flore. Les Deux Magots is famous for its loyal classic literary and intellectual customers from the past such as Hemingway and Picasso. Café de Flore is one of the oldest cafés in Paris.
Aside from the number of cafés and bakeries, there are also some supermarkets close to the hotel including a gourmet grocery store called La Grande Epicerie de Paris. If you love cheese, visit Fromagerie Quatrehomme.
For other good dining options in the 6th arr., check La Crêperie de Josselin, L'Avant Comptoir de la Mer, Eggs & Co., Restaurant Guy Savoy. 6th arr. also has Pierre Hermé and Ladurée in the area.
We found this hotel's location convenient for commuting since it is only a block away from the nearest metro station. We were able to book this hotel for €80/night, thanks to the Booking.com promo that was available at that time! For the cheap price, this hotel is a good choice if you are not particular in having a large room with a view. It has an elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and a parking.
The staff were also friendly and helpful. We arrived earlier than expected and they offered to store our bags while we tour the city.
Staying true to the typical Parisian room size, our standard double room was small. Aside from the size, which did not come as a surprise anymore, everything was great. The room and the bathroom were nice, clean and well-maintained. The room had a desk, a closet, and charging stations on both sides of the bed.
Located at the 11th arr., Hotel ibis Paris Bastille Faubourg St Antoine is close to some museums and monuments. There are also lots of bakeries, crêperies, restaurants, and pubs in the area.
More than the convenience and very affordable rates, we enjoyed staying at this hotel mainly because of the food nearby. There are several bakeries, patisseries, and crêperies in the neighborhood and although there are many of these around Paris, two of our favorites are from this neighborhood – Blé Sucré, a well-deserved famous patisserie, and O'Crousty, a small crêperie serving scrumptious crêpes.
Click here to book a room at Hotel ibis Paris Bastille Faubourg St Antoine.
Unlike the previous hotels, Courtyard Paris Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport Hotel is far from the city center but it is close to the CDG airport. It takes around 1 hour to commute from CDG airport to the city center, that is, if you don't get lost or miss the train. If you have an early morning flight, it is practical to stay at this hotel the night before your flight.
Courtyard Paris Roissy CDG Airport Hotel also offers free shuttle service to its guests. Just make sure that you don't miss the last shuttle if you plan to leave the city center late on your last day in Paris.
The room was beautiful, bright, modern and clean. It was very spacious and comfortable to sleep in. The bathroom was equally nice.
This hotel is located in an isolated area. Activities outside the hotel are limited and it's difficult to go there if you don't ride the shuttle or get a taxi.
The hotel has its own restaurant and there are several restaurants more than 1km away from the hotel.
As I have mentioned in 15 Untold Tips for Tourists Visiting Paris, the location of your accommodation matters because each arrondissement or area in Paris has its own vibe. But, in terms of the convenience of exploring the city, we didn't experience any noticeable difference whether we stayed at the 6th arr. or the 2nd arr. We chose accommodations that are near Metro stations so we were able to go around Paris easily. Except, of course, for the Courtyard Paris Roissy CDG Airport Hotel since we had an early return flight. Make sure that you choose an accommodation that is close or within a short walk to a Metro station!
1st arr. – Located at the heart of Paris, the 1st arr. exudes luxury, history, and culture. It is located near famous landmarks such as the Louvre which makes it a great location for sightseeing. It is also a great choice for travellers interested in food and shopping. Accommodations in this arrondissement are relatively more expensive.
3rd arr. and 4th arr. – Known as Le Marais, the 3rd and 4th arr. have an interesting mix of historic and trendy vibes. You will find old buildings, medieval architecture, cafés, hip boutiques, luxury shops, bars, and restaurants. If you are interested in art, culture and food, you should look into the accommodations in this area.
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We spent a week in Paris last year and stayed at the Park Hyatt Vendôme! It was so fun to read your review and see your photos of the familiar room. We loved our stay there, and I completely agree that it is the perfect place to stay for a luxury trip to Paris. It was in a lovely location, and we loved their breakfasts too!
Thanks for all the accommodation ideas! I appreciate the details on attractions and food available near each hotel. My husband and I were in Paris in September and we stayed in the 6th near Hotel Mayet. We loved the hustle and bustle of the area and its ease to get by foot to many of the main things that we wanted to see. I second that recommendation!
I have never been to Paris, and this post makes me want to go so bad!! I think that Hotel Mayet would be the place for me. Crazy how small the rooms are, but they do seem quite cozy. Hotel Mayet looks nice and bright with great location to see some of the sights on my list like the Louvre. I definitely need to visit O'Crusty for some delicious looking crepes as well!
THank you for this post as I am soon goin to Paris and can have an overview on where to sleep. I like this French architecture style and would love to stay in this kind of buildings. From what you showed Hotel Moyen looks like my favorite for the moment.
I would love stay in a 5-star,luxury hotel in Paris. But, since we'd be traveling as a family, we'd need something more budget-friendly. I'd love to stay at Hotel Ibis Paris Bastille Fauburg St. Antoine. I would be at O'Crousty's every day eating Crepes! Thanks for all of your great suggestions!
Thanks for this super useful list of accommodation in Paris. Staying at the Park Deluxe Suite would be a dream, but the tiny rooms at Hotel Mayet look cozy as well!
Great list with a variety of hotel stays in Paris. I moved to Paris over 40 years ago and it was the first time in my life that I saw a dog eat from a human plate at the hotel restaurant. They certainly love their dogs! I do like a location close to the metro so I have options of where to go. You got great rates for those hotels and I don't mind the small rooms.
I wish I had found a post as this when I traveled to Paris six years back. It was difficult to find good rooms at the best price. I remember, I had booked a room without breakfast but this turned out a real good experience. For every morning, me and my hubby would walk around and eat some really really delicious and fresh stuff from the bakeries around our hotel. Your post made me nostalgic. I love the Iron lady, the Eiffel.
Oh this seriously makes me want to go back to Paris so badly, I haven't been in 15 years. Such a gorgeous city, and these hotels all sound fabulous!!


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Asian Cup: Aguirre to rebuild for World Cup after q'final exit, JFA technical chief says
TOKYO, Jan. 25 — Japan will overhaul their squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia following their quarterfinal exit from the Asian Cup, Japan Football Association technical director Masahiro Shimoda said Saturday.
The holders were eliminated 5-4 on penalties to the United Arab Emirates for their worst finish at the continental championship since 1996, and falling short of qualifying for the 2017 Confederations Cup.
A night after the embarrassment in Sydney, Shimoda, who spoke with manager Javier Aguirre about the future direction of the team, said he expects the Mexican boss to start rebuilding now that the Asian Cup is out of the way.
"Age will never stop the manager from picking players he feels are good enough to play for him, but more and more the selection will be made with the future in mind," Shimoda said. "We want to unearth more players toward the next World Cup."
"For example, Maya Yoshida was 22 when he got his break with the national team at the last Asian Cup four years ago, and is now a core member of the team through the experience he's had since then. So we're hoping more players in their early 20s will start to emerge and become a key figure in the side."
Shimoda, one of two men chiefly responsible for hiring Aguirre alongside JFA general secretary Hiromi Hara, took a subtle dig at ex-manager Alberto Zaccheroni, saying Japan are a better team now than they were four years ago, when the Blue Samurai lifted a record fourth Asian Cup with the Italian in charge.
From a technical standpoint, the JFA sees no reason to replace Aguirre, Shimdoa said.
"That we could only get to the quarterfinals is something we have to seriously think about, but we're not going to decide anything on his future based on that result only," he said. "We're not happy with the result, but we saw a lot of positives.
"Four years ago, we won the title behind some dramatic games and a lot of intrinsic issues with the team went overlooked. But even though we didn't get the result we wanted, I think we turned in better performances and we're a better team now than we were four years ago."
Shimoda added that the match-fixing scandal, which stalked the Japanese team throughout the Asian Cup, did not have an impact on the players.
"We don't think there was any negative influence on the team — any."
"There's not a whole lot the technical committee can do with the problems away from the pitch, but we think he's done a tremendous job so far and we're glad to have Javier Aguirre with us from the bottom of our heart." (PNA/Kyodo)
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Purangi Heritage Project an acknowledgement of historical significance of Purangi Estuary
The Purangi Heritage Project is an acknowledgement of the historical significance of the Purangi Estuary and surrounding area to both the earliest Maori residents and the later European visitors.
The project is being developed by a group of Cooks Beach residents - including Lesley Morrison, John Steele and Gordon Whiteacre - who submitted a proposal to identify three or four historic sites in the vicinity of the Purangi which relate to James Cook's visit to Te Whanganui o Hei/Mercury Bay in 1769 and the Purangi's importance to Ngāti Hei.
"The project came about because many Cooks Beach locals felt there were significant historical spots at the Purangi Estuary which no one knew about," says Lesley. "Those spots definitely needed greater recognition."
Part of the project involves a bronze replica sextant created by prominent New Zealand sculptor, Bill Hayes, specially commissioned to sit atop the plinth at Cooks Beach that approximately marks the spot where Cook observed a transit of Mercury. The plinth is to be re-installed after toppling into the sea last year as a result of erosion. Carefully thought-out landscaping will be done around the re-installed plinth. Just prior to the plinth toppling onto the sea, Gordon, a retired dentist and Cooks Beach holiday homeowner, had spent many hours completely refurbishing the bronze plaque on the plinth.
"In the last five years in particular, rapidly increasing numbers of tourists have been coming to visit the Cook transit site at the Purangi," says John. "The locals felt the original plinth didn't really do justice to the area's significance, so we're pleased that TCDC and others agreed to support an upgrade."
A marker buoy will also be installed off Cooks Beach, as close as possible to the spot where HMB Endeavour was moored for 12 days in November 1769. The buoy will be bright yellow, identified as the "Endeavour Buoy," fitted with a night light and will visible from many spots around Mercury Bay, including Shakespeare Cliff.
New heritage signs are planned to outline the historical significance of the Purangi Estuary and point out key features. One such sign will be installed by the stream now identified as Wairere Tūhukea, which runs down from the limestone hills above the estuary. Cook dubbed it the "Watering Place" or "Water Barrel Stream," as it is where his crew refilled their water barrels before floating them back to the Endeavour.
The Purangi Heritage Project is supported by the TCDC, the Mercury Bay 250 Trust (with funding from the Lotteries Tuia-Encounters 250 Programme), Waikato Regional Council, the Whitianga Harbourmaster and the corporate trustee of the Stella Evered Memorial Park.
The Stella Evered Memorial Park, located across the Purangi Estuary, is undergoing significant improvements in the lead up to the Tuia 250 commemoration activities later this year, including new fencing, toilets, walkways, substantial tree planting and pest control. Additional heritage signage is also to be installed at the park where Cook first raised the King's Colours flag. There are also plans for a raised observation platform to look out across Mercury Bay to the Endeavour mooring spot and the Wharetaewa Pa at Wharekaho.
It is hoped an informal public ceremony will be held during the weekend of Saturday 19 October and Sunday 20 October this year to mark the completion of the Purangi Heritage Project.
Pictured: The plinth that approximately marked the spot where James Cook observed a transit of Mercury in 1769 is waiting to be reinstalled.


There were no formal late items of business added to the agenda.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors A Gabriel, P Gruen and A Khan.
Councillors R Grahame and J Goddard were in attendance as substitutes.
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting held be approved as a correct record.
To consider the report of the Director of Resources and Housing and Director of Communities and Environment, which presents a summary of the Best Council Plan (BCP) performance data for Quarter 2, 2018/19 in relation to progress against the delivery of the ambitions, outcomes and priorities contained within the BCP 2018–21.
The report of the Director of Resources and Housing and Director of Communities and Environment provided a summary of the Best Council Plan (BCP) performance data for Quarter 2 2018/19.
-Rent collection – Discussion focussed on the introduction of Universal Credits. The Board was informed of the preparation work that had been carried out to assist those transferring to Universal Credits. With regard to direct payment to landlords, it was reported that there had not been an informed decision on this but the Council could apply for direct payment for those who were vulnerable or had rent arrears.
-Void properties – there were no long term void properties.
-Repairs – a high number of claims were still being made due to claim farming. The Board was informed of preventative work being carried out to reduce claims and progress made with disrepair cases. General gathering of satisfaction data is being done by telephone after repair completion.
-Background checks for new tenants – it was reported that some information with regard to history of anti-social behaviour and rent arrears could be identified from applications.
- Adaptations – Prioritisation for those undergoing palliative care.
- Re-let times/exchanges – Various methods were used for arranging exchanges and there was a focus on properties that were under occupied.
-Rough sleepers – there had been a multi-agency approach which focussed on individuals and keeping them from returning to the streets. Concern was expressed regarding rough sleepers on the outskirts of the city centre and using tower blocks entrances and hallways. The Board were advised of the proposals within the 2019/20 budget to invest further in the concierge services for tower blocks.
-Contact Centre – concern was raised that not all customers are receiving call backs after leaving a message, further information was requested with regard to call back statistics.
- Financial Inclusion – The Board was informed of the work carried with the Beat the Odds Campaign which supported those at risk from gambling harm.
-Community Safety – The Board were advised of the increase in reporting of hate crime, which was attributed to previous under-reporting. Enhanced safeguarding support was being provided to medium and high risk domestic violence cases and cases where there was repeat offending.
a) Note the Best Council Plan Quarter 2 2018/19 performance information and to consider if they wish to undertake further scrutiny work to support improvement work in in any of these areas.
To consider the report of the Head of Governance and Scrutiny Support and the appended budget report. This provides Scrutiny Board Members with financial health information for areas aligned with the Boards terms of reference.
The report of the Head of Governance and Scrutiny Support, provided Board Members with information with regard to the financial health of those service areas that fall within the remit of the Environment, Housing and Communities Scrutiny Board.
Information for Month 7 of the 2018/19 financial year was appended to the report.
b) Agree any specific scrutiny actions that may be appropriate.
To consider a report from the Head of Governance and Scrutiny Support which provides information with regard to the outline budget proposals for 2019/20.
The report of the Head of Governance and Scrutiny Support set out the budget proposals for 2019/20.
The proposals had been considered at the Executive Board meeting in December 2018 and would be re-submitted to Executive Board following Scrutiny considerations and prior to submission to Full Council for approval of the budget.
b) Consider any areas where early involvement of the Scrutiny Board may help inform future budget proposals or approaches.
To consider the report of the Head of Governance and Scrutiny Support which provides information for consideration relating to the Best Council Plan refresh for 2019/20 – 2020/21.
The report of the Head of Governance and Scrutiny Support advised Members of an approach to refresh of the Best Council Plan for 2019/20 to 2020/21.
·Reflection of the aging population.
·The reflection of sustainable development in the revised plan.
b) To advise the Executive Board of the Scrutiny Boards intention to continue focus on the impact of Universal Credit in the context of tackling poverty for individuals and families, both in and out of employment, which will support the strategic direction of the Council as set out in the refreshed Best Council Plan 2019/20 – 2020/21.
Principal Scrutiny Advisor introduced the report of the Head of Governance and Scrutiny Support which advised Members of the Scrutiny Board's work programme.
Members were informed that the February meeting would have reports on the Housing Growth Programme, road safety issues, an update on the Anti-Social Behaviour Service and an update on cemeteries.
b) Agree or amend the overall work schedule (as presented at Appendix 1) as the basis for the Board's work for the remainder of 2018/19.
RESOLVED- To note the date and time of the next meeting as Monday, 25 February, at 10:00am (pre-meeting at 9:45am).


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A lot of people felt that corporate newspapers are just out there to ruin good journalism, but they are simply one of the best ways to increase profit for a business. When it comes to corporate newspapers, they don't necessarily focus on profit but they focus on the company goals and product quality.
For this reason, they get exposure very fast and in the end, they get profit. Apart from that, there are other several advantages of corporate newspapers print, which is what you're about to learn in this article.
One of the most important aims of a business is gaining exposure. Good exposure always means more sales, more profits, higher ROI, and more. For this reason, every small and medium business needs this exposure in order to thrive. How exactly do you get exposure as a business? Well, a corporate newspaper is one of the best ways to do it.
Corporate newspapers are simply perfect when it comes to marketing products and highlighting the business goals. This means that corporate newspapers will work a whole lot better than regular newspapers.
Apart from instant exposure, these newspapers also give a business a boost when it comes to product sales. It is easier to emphasize the benefits of the product or services your business is selling through a corporate newspaper. This is because they help grab attention from potential buyers, and in turn, profit increase.
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For you to have an incredible corporate newspaper you need to find a quality corporate newspaper printer. Things can be very exciting with a newspaper and you need to make sure that your business has one. As you can see, there are so many benefits that come with a newspaper. It could also improve your relationship with your employees because the business will have more income and you'll be able to offer them a better pay grade.


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White House Forces House Republicans to Strip Away Federal Employees' Rights, Endangering Homeland Security
Magda Lynn Seymour
Diane S. Witiak
Categories: Press Release
(Washington, D.C.)—Bobby L. Harnage, National President of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), issued the following statement in response to House approval of legislation to take away the rights of federal employees who will work for the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS):
"The White House with their pro-corporate, anti-worker House Republican leaders worked together to overturn the work of the House Government Reform Committee, which had voted to keep civil service and collective bargaining protections for employees of the new Homeland Security Department.
"Republican leaders have made a grave mistake in voting to take away civil service and collective bargaining rights from those federal employees who will be transferred to the new department. The Administration's philosophy of allowing political managers unregulated freedom to mismanage government agencies is the same freedom-from-rules approach that brought America the unprecedented crash-and-burn corporate scandals of Enron, WorldCom and Arthur Andersen.
"The current civil service rights and union protections provided to federal employees are indispensable in ensuring an effective, efficient and reliable civil service. For consolidation to make things better, not worse, our homeland security efforts need a secure workforce. Only with a workforce protected from politics and guaranteed basic rights can our homeland be secure.
"Before, during and after September 11, federal employees have worked to protect the freedoms that Americans hold dear. To deny these employees the same rights and protections that we are fighting to preserve is reprehensible.
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Council forced to crowdfund grants amid cash cuts, study reveals
by Gareth McPherson
December 11 2018, 7.00am
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay
Council officers have spoken out on the impact of funding cuts for Tayside and Fife communities ahead of the Scottish Budget.
Senior officials in Dundee warned the financial situation is "worse than it's ever been" with their budgets pared to the bone.
In Fife, town hall staff have resorted to crowdfunding grants previously covered by the council, according to testimony given to Holyrood and university researchers.
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay will unveil his draft 2019-20 Budget on Wednesday after a real terms reduction to local government revenue funding over the last three years.
The report said Fife Council is looking at "local fundraising to make up shortfalls and provide new services".
An officer in the kingdom said: "Things like crowdfunding…rather than providing one off grants for community groups….we could maybe put in 50%, and encourage groups to raise an element themselves."
In a warning against more reductions, a Dundee official said: "There's probably not much that we can shave from our service areas now."
Another officer said: "In the early days the changes we were making were almost voluntary within services…things we'd like to be doing anyway.
"It's become more about the money, if not always about money."
The anonymous interventions are unusual in that they come from non-political officers, who operate behind the scenes.
The briefing was compiled by independent Scottish Parliament Information Service with Glasgow and Heriot Watt universities.
Researchers spoke to council officers as part of case studies on three councils, including Dundee and Fife.
Dundee City Council, which is run by the SNP, has been forced to make savings of £50 million over three years to its budget, which now totals £549m.
The figure at Fife Council, a joint SNP-Labour administration with a £785m budget, is £62m.
The briefing also found that Angus is among the group of Scottish councils under the most budgetary pressure, with savings in 2018-19 amounting to 3.7% of spending.
Alex Rowley, the Labour MSP in Fife, said the comments from officers "reflect how services across Tayside and Fife are suffering under SNP austerity".
"Despite claiming to have given councils a fair funding deal, according to a recent independent report Nicola Sturgeon has cut local government budgets by more than £800m in real terms over the last three financial years," Mr Rowley said.
"This hammering of local government budgets has resulted in lifeline services in place such as Tayside and Fife being cut, harming some of the most vulnerable people in our society."
A Scottish Government spokesman said: "Despite continued UK Government real terms cuts to Scotland's resource budget, we have treated local government very fairly – and in the current financial year they received a real terms boost in both revenue and capital funding.
"The 2019-20 local government finance settlement will be announced on Wednesday as part of the overall 2019-20 Scottish Budget."
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A: Joint pain was really my first symptom – I've had it honestly for as long as I can remember, especially in my lower legs and feet. The aches sometimes are debilitating! The other inital symptom was a mysterious skin rash that started halfway through grad school, about 6 or 7 years ago. These small, red "spots" showed up only on my hands and seemed to be present right under the surface of the skin. They were painful to the touch, and if they appeared over a joint in my hand, I could barely use that joint due to its stiffness and pain. At the time, the student health center chalked it up to stress, told me to take some Benadryl, and sent me home. Over time though, I realized that the spots would come and go, especially at times of high stress. Nothing in particular would make them go away, except for time. Eventually, these "spots" became more of a problem as my work became more computer-heavy – times of "flares" would make it hard to use a keyboard at all! Recently, I had yet another dermatologist take a look, and this time, they were able to take a biopsy. The results came back as something called "pernio" – for the average, healthy person, this is an inflammatory skin response to extremely cold temperatures. But for me, these spots showed up at random times throughout the year – cold or hot. At this point, I was referred yet again to a rheumatologist, who repeated autoimmune-specific bloodwork. My other symptoms that have been persistent over time are extreme fatigue and sporadic, low-grade fevers and chills.
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Karl Joseph Hiernle entstammte vermutlich der Landshuter Bildhauer- und Bildsschnitzerfamilie Hiernle. Wahrscheinlich absolvierte er eine Lehre in den Werkstätten des Ferdinand Maximilian Brokoff und des Mathias Wenzel Jäckel. Große Aufträge erhielt er vom Braunauer Abt Othmar Daniel Zinke für die Ordensbauten in Wahlstadt, Broumov, Břevnov und Hrdly, die vom Braunauer Stiftsbaumeister Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer geleitet wurden.

Der überwiegend in Mähren tätige Bildhauer Franz Hiernle war der Sohn von Karl Joseph Hiernle.

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The Telecom BSS Vendor of the Year award recognizes exceptional business performance in 2010, with key criteria being revenue growth, portfolio diversity and product innovation. It is determined by a panel of judges comprised of senior industry executives and Frost & Sullivan analysts.
Amdocs has been operating in Asia Pacific for more than 12 years and is hosting its annual customer and partner event – Amdocs Asia Pacific InTouch Business Forum – this week in Singapore. Amdocs BSS customers in the region include VTN in Vietnam, Globe Philippines, China Mobile and True Corporation.
Amdocs is the market leader in customer experience systems innovation. The company combines business and operational support systems, service delivery platforms, proven services, and deep industry expertise to enable service providers and their customers to do more in the connected world. Amdocs' offerings help service providers explore new business models, differentiate through personalized customer experiences, and streamline operations. A global company with revenue of approximately $3.0 billion in fiscal 2010, Amdocs has over 19,000 employees and serves customers in more than 60 countries worldwide. For more information, visit Amdocs at www.amdocs.com.
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A new multi-million-pound headquarters development for British Sugar in Peterborough is now complete. A host of features were incorporated to improve the energy efficiency, functionality and aesthetic quality of the building, including an external Solar Shading solution from Levolux.
The three-storey building, which occupies a 4.5-acre site in Hampton to the south of Peterborough, was designed by CPMG architects. It provides first-class office accommodation for 300 employees, in addition to training and conferencing facilities, a café and a range of meeting spaces set around a central, three-storey atrium.
Based on the concept of a 'white box', the square-shaped building harnesses passive design principles to maximise use of light and heat from the sun. This influenced the orientation of the building, the adoption of high thermal mass construction and the requirement for brise soleil.
Working with Bowmer & Kirkland, Levolux developed an operable solar shading/brise soleil solution, applied externally across full-height glazing at first and second floor levels. The custom solution comprises two rows of vertical glass fins, fitted to south, east and west-facing elevations.
In total, Levolux provided 398 glass fins, each measuring 750mm wide, by 4.2 metres high and 25mm thick. The 750mm wide glass fins are set at a pitch of 750mm and are formed from toughened, laminated glass.
All glass fins can be rotated, with pivoting brackets, integrated actuators and link bars ensuring a smooth, synchronised operation. An intelligent, programmable control system automatically changes the angle of fins, taking input from external light sensors.
The ability to fully exploit passive cooling at any time and on any day can result in significant cost savings due to reduced demand for mechanical heating and cooling. The intelligent solar shading solution developed by Levolux tracks the movement of the sun and makes corresponding adjustments to the fins to maximise thermal comfort levels.
Occupants of the new British Sugar HQ development in Peterborough will be relieved to find that as the weather changes, during the day and through the year, the interior of the building will remain cool and comfortable, partly thanks to Levolux.
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Jeremejevite has a hardness of 7, being also one of the rarest crystals in existence.
These examples come from Erongo Mountains of Namibia, South West Africa.
I sat down with an urgent desire to write something about this crystal and connect with the deva of Jeremejevite. The deva appeared in a flashing blueish flame of light. I feel that this deva has been waiting in the wings until a time when we can work more closely with its spirit again. This is what the Jeremejevite deva impressed upon me.
"I assist in the opening of the10th chakra point above the head.
I come forward, as a consciousness, to assist in this time. You are moving into an age of accelerated awareness, rather like the explorers of old, you are the new travellers going into unknown lands. The map of the New is written by your journeys.
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The Danger and Hope Of Syria Through a Family's Eyes: 'For Sama'
November 19, 2019 | By Mike Hughes
A decade ago, Waad al-Kateab stepped into a new life.
She was 18 and idealistic ("headstrong," her parents said), a freshman at the massive University of Aleppo, in Syria. Then war changed everything.
That's part of the story of For Sama, which reaches PBS at 10 p.m. ET Tuesday (check local listings). The award-winning documentary focuses partly on her decision to stay, even after having baby Sama.
"We stayed with these people in Aleppo for five years …. We just felt we belong to this place, to these people as our family," al-Kateab told the Television Critics Association in July.
So she and her husband, Dr. Hamza al-Kateab, lived under conditions they'd never known.
"Waad and Hamza are middle-class, educated, fundamentally secular," said Edward Watts, who co-directed the film with her. Now they were short of food and water, with constant bomb blasts nearby.
This started optimistically, with the 2011 Arab Spring demanding freedoms. In Egypt and Tunisia, regimes ended peacefully; in Libya, it ended by revolution. "We were sure we would win," Waad (we'll use first names to avoid confusion) says in the film. "We would live in a free world."
But Syria was different. Watts said U.S. officials told him that Bashar al-Assad "would stop at nothing in order to stay in power."
The rebels' stronghold was in the east part of Aleppo, a city that once had six million people. Many left, including Hamza's first wife; 32 doctors remained, putting him in charge of a makeshift hospital.
This became complicated when others took sides.
ISIS wanted to help the rebels; the Russians – who seemed to target hospitals, Hamza said – did massive bombing for the regime.
Waad kept filming reports for the internet. It was "amazing stuff that had been on the news in the U.K. and gathered all this attention," Watts said. It "really brought home the conflict to people."
One day, Hamza ousted her from the operating room for showing her anguish. They met afterward, and he said he was in love. The film includes their wedding reception in the hospital – a gorgeous young bride in white, dancing with her husband to Julio Iglesias singing Willie Nelson's "Crazy."
In the years that followed, things were more difficult. Sama was born into a time of persistent bombing. The family lived in the hospital, rushing to the basement during each attack.
At one point, they left to visit an ill family member in Turkey. Resisting pleas to stay there, they returned. "Any doctor will make a difference in that situation," Waad said. "I'm a journalist, and every single picture will make a difference."
The hospital continued its work until there was a United Nations plan for rebels to exit the country. In its last 20 days, Waad said, the hospital (now with ten doctors) saw 6,000 patients and performed 890 operations.
When they reached London, Watts said, Waad was asked if she had any more film. "She went, 'Yeah' and (brought) this great stack of war-battered hard-drives."
It took two years to turn 500 hours into a 100-minute film, re-fashioned into a video letter to Sama. It played in theaters and won the top documentary prizes at the Cannes and South by Southwest festivals.
Now the family lives in London, where Waad can continue her journalism, and Hamza is working with a Syrian-relief agency. ("Maybe in a couple years, I will be back to practicing medicine.") Sama – who has a younger sibling, also born in Aleppo – is almost 4.
"She's doing well," Hamza said. "She has some nightmares, (waking) up in the middle of the night, just screaming …. We can't tell what she's suffering from until she's like 4 or 5 and can express herself."
By then, she may realize she's the emotional core of a movie that has drawn standing ovations.