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Leading Inclusion – Playmates Pre-school Win Inaugural LINC Award
LINC National Programme Coordinator Fintan Breen and Professor Emer Ring Mary Immaculate College, present the LINC Award for Leadership in Inclusion to the staff of Playmates Pre-school in Meath at the Early Childhood Ireland Awards held in The Alex Hotel in Dublin.
Last Friday evening (12.04.2019) was a night of great celebration for the staff of Playmates Pre-school from Navan in Co. Meath, as staff accepted the first ever LINC Award for Leadership in Inclusion at the Early Childhood Ireland Awards ceremony held in The Alex Hotel in Dublin.
The Early Childhood Ireland National Awards celebrate the commitment and quality of the work of early years' teachers within the early childhood sector in Ireland. The LINC Award for Leadership in Inclusion seeks to recognise a service that embodies the aims of the LINC programme—focusing on the pillars of Inclusive Culture, Inclusive Practice and Inclusive Pedagogy.
The LINC Programme is a one-year, Level 6 Special Purpose award delivered by a consortium led by Mary Immaculate College (MIC), which includes Early Childhood Ireland and Maynooth University-Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education. The course is designed to facilitate practising early years' educators to promote the inclusion of children with additional needs.
Accepting the award, Karen Lynch, INClusion COordinator in Playmates Pre-school said: "We strive to provide an environment that is inclusive to every child and family in our service. From the interactions with families to our attitude and professionalism, we aim to ensure that everyone is welcomed, included and supported in our service. Inclusion is not treating every child the same, it is providing every child and family with an opportunity to be included. It is also acknowledging difference, valuing it, discussing it and bringing it into our daily experiences. We acknowledge parents as the child's first educators. Since the LINC training we have introduced a distributed leadership model into the service. This model provides an opportunity for all staff to voice their ideas. It is very much a Bronfenbrenner's approach that we aim to model in our service, with the child being at the heart of every interaction, relationship, learning experience and outcome."
Commenting on behalf of the LINC consortium Fintan Breen, National Programme Coordinator for the LINC Programme said: "The LINC award for Inclusion in the Early Years was designed to recognise the fantastic work to ensure that all children are included within the early years' sector. We wanted to highlight some of the really committed early years' teachers who are really making a difference. We were delighted with the high quality and the number of nominations for the award and it was extremely difficult to choose a winner. On behalf of the three LINC Consortium members, my sincere congratulations to Playmates Preschool in Navan, and, in particular, to the LINC Graduate, Karen Lynch, who is the Inclusion Coordinator (INCO) in the service."
Also shortlisted for the award on the night were: Little Orchard Community Childcare from Carlow and It's a Small World Montessori School from Dublin. The LINC Award for Leadership in Inclusion will open for applications again in December 2019. Further information in relation to the Early Childhood Ireland Awards and eligibility can be found on the Early Childhood Ireland website www.earlychildhoodireland.ie.


Modern and eccentric. This peculiar business name 'Xulos' echoes "exuberance" and contains the word "los" meaning "Let's go" in German. Possible fits: A Biotech. Fintech. A robotics company. A travel site. Training system. Energy or health drink. App.


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Fox News' Tucker Carlson slams Trump's lurch toward war with Iran, suggests he was 'out-maneuvered'
Weinstein defense will seek to discredit witnesses with 'loving emails' during trial
the Fox News presidency
If President Trump was watching Fox News at Mar-a-Lago on Thursday night, he got a violently mixed messages on his order to assassinate Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, head of the elite Quds Force, national hero, and scourge of U.S. forces.
Sean Hannity called into his own show to tell guest host Jason Chaffetz that the killing of Soleimani was "a huge victory and total leadership by the president" and "the opposite of what happened in Benghazi." Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) channeled Ronald Reagan and praised Trump's "peace through strength." Oliver North, Karl Rove, and Ari Flesischer also lauded Trump's decision.
Earlier, fellow host Tucker Carlson saw neither peace nor strength in Trump's actions. He blamed "official Washington," though, and suggested Trump had been "out-maneuvered" by more hawkish advisers who might be pushing America "toward war despite what the president wants."
"There's been virtually no debate or even discussion about this, but America appears to be lumbering toward a new Middle East war," Carlson said. "The very people demanding action against Iran tonight" are "liars, and they don't care about you, they don't care about your kids, they're reckless and incompetent. And you should keep all of that in mind as war with Iran looms closer tonight." Trump, he added, "doesn't seek war and he's wary of it, particularly in an election year." When his guest, Curt Mills of The American Conservative, said war with Iran "would be twice as bad" as the Iraq War and "if Trump does this, he's cooked," Carlson sadly concurred: "I think that's right."
Media Matters' Matt Gertz pointed out that Hannity has always been more "bellicose" than Carlson on Iran, and both men informally advise Trump off-air as well as on-air. And "if you pay attention to the impact the Fox News Cabinet has on the president," he tweeted Thursday night, "Tucker Carlson has been off for the holidays the past few days as tensions with Iran mounted." Coincidence? Maybe. But on such twists does the fate of our world turn. Peter Weber
the weinstein trial
Harvey Weinstein's defense will aim to discredit his accusers by citing alleged "loving emails," which a judge has just ruled can be referenced during his rape trial.
Attorney Damon Cheronis claimed in court Tuesday that Weinstein's defense team has "dozens and dozens and dozens of loving emails" from witnesses to Weinstein that it wants to use during the trial, The Associated Press reports. The defense claims that in these emails, women "describe being in loving relationships" with Weinstein or "describe him as someone they cared about both before and after these alleged sexual assaults," Bloomberg reports.
"We will counter with their own words," Cheronis said, also alleging that "witnesses who claim sexual assault with him also bragged about being involved in sexual relations with him," Deadline reports.
Judge James Burke said Tuesday the defense is permitted to reference what was allegedly said in these emails, although they aren't allowed to actually show them, NBC News reports. Assistant District Attorney Joan Illuzzi blasted the defense's characterization of the emails as "blatantly inaccurate," per Bloomberg.
Weinstein, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by more than 80 women, is facing charges of rape and sexual assault, which he has pleaded not guilty to.
Although Weinstein's defense on Tuesday won the right to reference these emails, it lost another bid to move his trial out of New York City; Assistant District Attorney Harriett Galvin called this a "transparent attempt to delay the proceedings," per the AP. After a jury of seven men and five women was selected last week, opening arguments in the Weinstein trial are set to begin Wednesday. Brendan Morrow
Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-S.C.) got a little taste of that Tuesday when one of his potential future Democratic opponents for his Senate seat launched a new campaign ad. In the video, Jaime Harrison begins reading a statement, as Graham's voice creeps into the scene. Viewers are then transported back in time to 1998 as Graham, then a member of the House, advocates for a thorough impeachment case against then-President Bill Clinton in which "everybody had a chance to have their say."

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Tag Archives: gender-based violence
Abuse of the sacred
17 September 2013 Shafinaaz Hassim
A campaign called "Abused Goddesses" is drawing massive engagement and attention around the world. Initiated by a women's empowerment organisation in India, called Save our Sisters, which helps prevent the trafficking of women and children, it makes use of a series of images of Hindu goddesses, Saraswathi, Lakshmi, Durga with bruises and cuts in an…
Why Trevor Noah's Semenya tweet matters
12 August 2013 Gcobani Qambela
By Gcobani Qambela The former secretary-general of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, says: "All the cruel and brutal things, even genocide, starts with the humiliation of one individual." I was reminded of this quote this past Friday when I logged into my Twitter feed to find the mixed reactions to South African comedian Trevor Noah's…
Obama, women and hope
1 July 2013 Jen Thorpe
There I sat, five hours after leaving home, sunburned and wind chapped. I was hungry and thirsty and had spoken about engineering and women's rights and weddings and which city in South Africa was the best. I had travelled thousands of kilometres the day before, and despite the anticipated excitement, at that moment I just…
Sexism – catch them young with lollypops
23 February 2013 Adam Haupt
Which kid doesn't enjoy Saturday morning cartoons? My kid is no exception and I join him often enough, but this Saturday I am annoyed by Pin Pop's very obviously sexist TV commercial on e.tv. Why is it being screened at a time when toddlers are bound to be tuning in? Does the answer lie in…
Oscar, Reeva and the hypocrisy of popular activism
22 February 2013 Brad Cibane
Violence against women is a moral-turned-physical plague, and it has bedridden South Africa. Our mothers, daughters, sisters, children and friends are sitting ducks. They are targets of the male ego. Violence against women is the patriarch's last stand. He is gripping on to his illegitimate, undeserved "entitlements". The howling storm of change brings with it…
Reeva, Oscar and the media lens
18 February 2013 Sekoetlane Jacob Phamodi
It was on my daily two-hour commute to work, tweeting my regular #TaxiTales, that I came to learn of Reeva Steenkamp's killing on Thursday morning. Still shell-shocked from the gruesome rape and murder of 17-year-old Anene Booysen just the week before, and only just starting to unpack the prevailing culture of rape and other forms…
Woman beater Chris Brown not welcome in SA
30 November 2012 Pumla Gqola
Many South African music lovers will flock to see R&B star Chris Brown perform in December. A man who assaulted pop superstar Rihanna in 2009, she was his girlfriend at the time. Unless you've been living under a rock these last few years, you know a few vivid details about the assault. You may have…
Men, dogs, violence and fear
7 February 2012 Reader Blog
By Nadia Sanger The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) is a public hospital in Bridgetown in the Western Cape that provides services to sick animals. There are always queues at the PDSA; the staff are over-worked and the hospital is under-resourced. Most animal guardians who cannot afford private vet fees visit the PDSA or…


The Interdisciplinary Research & Commercialization Building (IRCB) at Florida State University will be a new "gateway building" within Innovation Park, and establish a new paradigm for developing the Southwest Campus.
The IRCB will provide 128,000 GSF of new space to house interdisciplinary teams by creating a collaborative environment to conduct research, and to develop commercialization opportunities to bring products to market. The state-of-the-art spaces will include research labs, imaging/characterization labs, cleanroom facilities, and collaboration areas to support researchers in the disciplines of bio-medical engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering and device prototyping. The IRCB will merge traditional academic and professional fields in an environment that promotes dialogue and exchange with peers.


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We only work with a limited number of local families that we know well and that we trust. Some of our host brothers and sisters participate in the program, along with the international students. Our host family accommodation option is the most popular; if this is your preference, please book your place well in advance, to avoid disappointment.
We offer our students and their families the opportunity to meet on Skype previous to the students' travel. We host these meetings in order to familiarise all parties with each other, which makes for a much smoother arrival.


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Now The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone picks up where that culinary legacy left off, with more than 1,600 classic and exquisitely simple recipes for home cooks, including a new introduction, more than 200 new recipes, and comprehensive updated information on vegetables and vegan ingredients. A treasure from a truly exceptional culinary voice, The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone is not just for vegetarians and vegans—it's for everyone interested in learning how to cook vegetables creatively, healthfully, and passionately.
Reprinted with permission from The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison, copyright © 2014. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Random House LLC. Support your local bookstore, or buy the book through our affiliate links at IndieBound or Amazon.com.
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Wine has largely been consumed in meat-eating cultures, and pairing wines with foods usually links them directly to particular animal foods, their fats and flavors (and their sauces), while vegetables have listed somewhat to the side. So thinking about wine with vegetable involves making a shift to the other center of the plate. And while many think of this as limiting, plant foods offer a challenging but expansive platform from which to think about—and drink—wine. There are plenty of wines that are great to drink with vegetables so you needn't restrict yourself to Sauvignon Blanc, the wine so often designated for vegetarian dishes. A good Burgundy, for example, can be enjoyed with a mushroom risotto or ragout where earthiness is present in both.
Not only meat's robust flavor but its fats and salts support bigger wines, which is one reason that cream, cheese butter, oils, and nuts—all fats—can align themselves so beautifully with those fuller-bodied reds or oaked whites that can be harder to place in the vegetarian menu. Even adding a shaving of aged parmesan or Gouda cheese to a vegetable dish can bring it into focus for wine. Fat in some form is what makes vegetables with wine work. Celery with a glass of white wine is not the same as celery stuffed with goat cheese laced with thyme. Then you might want to go right to the Loire valley for a Sancerre.
Many vegetables are naturally sweet, but not all are. Eggplant and mushroom, for example, are not sweet and both tend to be more easily allied with red wines than, say, winter squash. But as tempting as it is to try to match a vegetable with a wine and have that be useful information, what ultimately matters is how that vegetable is prepared and it is partnered with and seasoned with, factors that can change the balance of sweetness and acidity in vegetables. Beets with ginger and chile are different than beets with butter; raw tomatoes are not the same as tomatoes cooked with garlic, olives and mushrooms, or tomatoes simmered with cream. Asparagus is grassy when simmered, but grill or roast it and those grassy notes become something else. Add a sauce of cream and black pepper or with a soft cows' milk cheese and it's fine with a fruity red wine, an unoaked chardonnay or a Chablis. Artichokes are more difficult as they tend to make wine taste sweet, but grilling helps change that and so does searing, and mixing them with other vegetables and perhaps a goat cheese helps make them more flexible. If you're not already drinking wine and the artichoke comes along, consider an acidic white, such as an Arneis, Greek whites, or try a Verdicchio with an artichoke risotto. On the other hand, if you ask a dozen people to advise on artichokes and wine, you'll probably get as many different suggestions.
Herbs can influence a dish, too. Rosemary, thyme, bay, and sometimes sage set a flavor tone that is much more hospitable to fuller bodied, softer red wines than, say, cilantro, chervil, parsley, and dill, which are happier with sharper whites or even sparkling wines.
When it comes to serving wine with salads, you'll want to consider making dressings with low-acid vinegars, citrus juices, or a greater proportion of oil to acid than usual so that the salad doesn't fight with the wine. A little crème fraiche or cream whisked into the dressing can replace some of the vinegar, too. Or consider making a vinaigrette with some avocado in it to lessen its acidity. A good way to make a wine choice is to consider using the salad ingredients themselves as ways to build a connection to a particular wine. Nuts (and nut oils) cheeses, olives, mushrooms (especially when seared or grilled), vegetables, either grilled or fresh, herbs, spices, and even fruits can suggest a linkage to particular wines, though in general, a white wine is what you'll want for a salad.
If you're cooking food from a particular part of the world it makes sense to turn to the wines of that area. Tuscany's Chianti is a natural choice to serve with the foods and flavors of Tuscany. When it comes to Greek wines, look at some of the varietals we don't have here. Some wines I've had in Greece are neither familiar nor pronounceable, but they are absolutely right with the flavors of Greek vegetable-based dishes.
Harmonizing wines with food creates a union of tastes that's larger and more exciting than either single element, which is why we strive to make matches and pairings. But wine preferences, like any other, end up being a rather personal matter, for we all experience taste in our own ways. What tastes good or right to you may differ from my own inclinations and that really doesn't matter as long as we enjoy what we drink. Plus, not everyone is scurrying around to find the perfect wine for a particular dish. Many of us just drink what we're drinking and if there really is an argument with the wine and food, we back off the wine. Still, it's good to find out what we like and what works and one way to do that is to experiment.
"It's no coincidence that the food movement over the last couple decades towards eating lighter and healthier— more vegetables and less meat—has paralleled a change in America's wine drinking habits. Where oak, tannin, power and weight once ruled the day, the landscape has changed to include more and more wines of finesse, liveliness and higher acids, all of which translates to more food friendliness.
"The welcome surge of wines with less oak, less alcohol, less weight is concomitant with wines of more acid, more palate-refreshing zippiness and simple downright fun! Where once white wine with fish and red wine with meat meant big Chardonnay with a butter sauce and hefty Cabernet with a grilled steak, the variety and style of wines available (along with our food choices) has exploded. Wine choices for all types of dining have never been so varied. It's an exciting time.
"Unoaked higher-acid wines from Riesling, Gruner Veltliner, Albarino, Soave, Fiano di Avellino and even Chardonnay, to name just a few, have taken over the white wine category. Reds with heft, tannin and higher alcohols have been pushed aside for lighter style and lower alcohol reds from Pinot Noir, Beaujolais, Barbera and Chianti, all of which are incredibly food friendly because of their mouth-pleasing higher acids.
"Rosé as a category has moved out of the age-old misnomer of a sweet wine to the forefront of our dry wine drinking habits. Every wine region and more and more wineries offer their version of a rosé wine and these blush wines made from any number of different red grapes in the style of a white wine have an unparalleled broad range of food-friendliness. And where once it was mostly consumed as a beverage for celebration or holidays, Champagne and sparkling wine have become more and more a weekday beverage for wine consumers. And for good reason—the scrubbing bubbles and liveliness of sparkling wines have a lip-smacking appeal at our modern dining table.
"Today's wines of higher acid and less weight are lighter and livelier wines with an incomparable flexibility that happily parallels the change in our eating habits, changes that include more vegetables and spice and less fat and protein. Vegetarians (and meat eaters alike) have never had it so good." All that said, don't forget to raise your glasses, no matter what's in them, in the name of friendship and pleasure.
This stock adds so much to soups and sauces that it's worth freezing in cubes or 1-cup amounts to have on hand. Makes about 6 cups.
Shake the dried mushrooms in a sieve to loosen the forest dirt, then let soak in enough warm water to cover them. Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and sauté over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is well browned, about 15 minutes. Scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen the juices that have collected there, then add the dried mushrooms and their soaking liquid, the remaining ingredients, and 9 cups water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 45 minutes. Strain.
The mushroom stock combined with the red wine makes a risotto with flavor to match its mahogany color. A good choice for a company meal. In lieu of making your own stock, a commercial mushroom stock is not a bad choice. Serves 4.
Soak the dried mushrooms in 1 cup warm water for 30 minutes, then lift them out and strain the liquid. Add it to the stock and bring to a simmer. Finely chop the mushrooms.
Heat the butter in a wide soup pot, add the shallots, and cook over medium heat until translucent and soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and wine and simmer until the wine is absorbed, stirring a few times, then add 2 cups stock, cover, and cook at a lively simmer until it's absorbed. Begin adding the stock in ½-cup increments, stirring constantly until each addition is absorbed before adding the next. When the rice is cooked, stir in the parsley, cheese, and an additional tablespoon or two of butter. Taste for salt and season with pepper.
Deborah Madison is the author of eleven cookbooks and is well known for her simple, seasonal, vegetable-based cooking. She got her start in the San Francisco Bay Area at Chez Panisse before opening Greens, and has lived in New Mexico for the last twenty years. In addition to writing and teaching, she has served on the boards of Slow Food International Biodiversity Committee, the Seed Savers Exchange, and the Southwest Grassfed Livestock Alliance, among others. She is actively involved in issues of biodiversity, gardening and sustainable agriculture.
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Sky Cinema Superheroes channel
Sky Cinema is bringing back one of its most popular channels with the return of Sky Cinema Superheroes. From today, Sky Cinema Superheroes will return to Sky channel 304, and is available until December 3rd. It will offer viewers a wide selection of Marvel and DC heroes to coincide with the release of new blockbuster Justice League in cinemas.
Included on the channel – also available On Demand and via NOW TV – are a wide array of comic favourites including the original Spider-Man trilogy, Oscar-winning 2008 hit The Dark Knight, and smash-hit Deadpool. The dedicated channel will also screen a number of new releases including Doctor Strange and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Sky Cinema Group Director Ian Lewis said: "Superheroes have been at the centre of some of cinema's most-loved films, and Sky Cinema Superheroes will again bring together some of the genre's most iconic franchises and movies in one place. "Dedicated channels like Superheroes are among our most popular, and this is another great collection for our customers to enjoy".
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The past two weeks have been pretty hectic with both work-life and personal life, so I'm afraid this won't be too long.
That being said, aside from a few more patches and rooms being completed, the audio optimisation I was discussing last post has been completed! Instead of now updating over-overwhelmingly, the engine will now update individual sounds in a cycle to prevent running too many alterations. Additionally, the update also accounts for when too many sounds are running and decreases the frequency of updating to accommodate the updates, although this is also an option that can be toggled for people noticing the audio causing lag issues.
I look forward to completing more rooms and updates to get this demo and the revised engine fully functioning! Till next time!
Sorry I'm a day late!
I've been spending a lot of the past 2 weeks just working on the maps, trying to get more done. I've been working on the trigger-related rooms, demonstrating how trigger functions work. This also opened up a few situations where I've found bugs so I've been patching them as well.
The main thing I've been working is optimisation! I work on a semi-powerful computer so it doesn't serve as a good standard-benchmark for how the game engine runs on other machines. I've tested the engine before on other devices, but that was when it was bare-bones. The demo has a lot more content; full visuals, more dynamic sound, and more complex triggers. I've been running the demo on my laptop I use for note-taking, which, not exactly being a powerful device, I'm using as my benchmark as a standard device. Without any optimisation, there was obvious lag in many rooms! There are a couple of factors for this, but currently the two main reasons are visual rendering and sound complexity.
Visual rendering is actually very easy to fix; while building the rooms I had all the visuals set to constantly render as vectors, which looks nicer but eats away at processing! A more common render process, which I've used on my earlier games, is to render only once when the level loads. This process only applies to static visuals though, but it does help out a lot and removed all the lag issues in many of the rooms. Animated visuals have to remain as vectors, though can be exported as much simpler graphics should the need arise.
Sound complexity is a fair bit more difficult, though I believe I've managed to get it mostly fixed. There is a sound function in the engine which renders a sound as a positional object, constantly updating it's position so that it sounds as if it is originating from a specific location. Originally, this updated every single frame, which is a lot, but worked without problem in a bare-bones scenario. However, multiple positional sounds all running in a fully drawn and animated map causes some problems. This has been addressed by making sure the sounds only update every few frames; not enough to be noticeable to the player but enough to ease up on the processing. I'm still working to try and have it regulate between multiple sounds to spread out the processing, but it's getting there. The aim is to also have this as a quality setting, letting the player chose between more accurate sound rendering or better processing.
Other areas which I thought would cause lag issues are luckily running smoothly! A room that spawns a mass of projectiles, with the intention of causing lag, actually runs a lot smoother than anticipated! I have a lot more to go, and bugs are popping up still, but I'm trying to make sure I can not only have a fun game but a working game. Till next time!


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Xbox Series X Has a Killer New Feature that PS5 Can't Match.
Date: 11 Sep 2020 –
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Xbox Series X Could Hammer PS5 on Audio and HDR thanks to Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision.
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Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will be the first consoles to come with both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos tech, promising high-end high dynamic range HDR and powerful immersive audio.
Dolby posted an update on its website that noted how the upcoming next-generation Xbox console will launch with Dolby Atmos support and then get Dolby Vision in 2021. That's pretty exciting stuff, especially when we consider how the Xbox Series X will already be bringing 4K resolution gaming at 60 frames per second as well as immersive ray-tracing capabilities.
For the uninitiated, Dolby Vision is one of the more exacting HDR standards, in that it demands a certain level of brightness and color reproduction. And Dolby Atmos is an audio format that delivers immersive sound, with physical or virtual systems building upon surround sound by having overhead audio channels. Modern cinemas have Dolby Atmos seeker systems, so you can consider the audio format as one of the best around for immersive sound.
Bringing all that to the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series means games that support HDR will have "10x deeper black levels" and "40x brighter highlights." Combined with a touted 12-bit color depth, future Xbox games, as well as those that have basic HDR support, are set to look very impressive.
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And Dolby Atmos will ensure that gaming on the Xbox Series X and Series S isn't just a visual treat but an aural one as well thanks to high-end immersive sound.
But there's a rather large caveat in that you'll need to ensure you have a TV and sound system that are rated for Dolby Vision and Atmos. Such hardware can be rather expensive. But it's good to know that if you have such Dolby-grade tech available that the upcoming Xbox consoles will be able to tap into it when they arrive November 10.
As far as we know, the PS5 won't have Dolby Vision, which could be a big blow for the console in appealing to gamers with high-end TVs or monitors. But on the audio front, Sony is delivering its own take on 3D audio in the form of the Tempest 3D AudioTech.
Sony's audio tech will aim to deliver 3D sound not only through the optimized Pulse 3D wireless headset, but also existing TV and speaker setups. As such, the PS5 could deliver high-end audio without relying on expensive sound-and-vision kit.
All in all, the next-gen consoles look set to deliver the most immersive gaming experiences yet. The leap in graphics fidelity might not be as significant as it once was, but games are promising to be more detailed and realistic in sight and sound.
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Being a musician is hard, and making a living at it is a lot of work. There's no way around that, so if you're looking to get into the profession, be aware of that from the beginning. Playing live is a crucial source of income (especially since the industry is moving towards a streaming-only model, where payouts for artists are far lower than they were when people actually purchased music), and playing as much as possible is probably a good idea if you want to pay your bills.
Traditional tours at typical venues are certainly the norm for making money from live performances, but intelligent musicians are good at finding additional opportunities everywhere they go. If you're not sure what those opportunities looks like, here's a few ideas you should be on the lookout for.
This is a no-brainer for those already working on their own, but plenty of people in bands may not have considered doing this as a way of earning money. There may not be millions waiting for you out there (or perhaps there is…), but every little bit helps. There are several ways you could do this, depending on your situation.
You could start an entirely new venture, creating a name, etc. If you're already in a band, why not also do some work on your own? There are surely things that you want to say or do with your music that you can't in your existing group, and those are the sort of things you should do with your solo effort. Sure, it's a lot of extra work, but nobody said that being a professional musician would be easy.
If that's not right for you, you could work your band's material on your own. Before you go this route, you will surely have to talk to your fellow bandmates, but assuming everyone is good with it, why not use the material you already have in different ways? Look for gigs that wouldn't fit for your band—smaller spaces or ones that aren't interested in really loud music—and try the stripped version of your songs on new audiences.
This one you can try with your bandmates or on your own, depending what a school is looking for. Colleges have plenty of events that would love a band, and student activities committees often have budgets from the institution itself. Even if some of them are unpaid, they might be a great way to find some new fans. I remember going to free shows in my college days, and I often fell completely in love with those on the tiny stage, and I went to see them later on or bought an album.
This work might not be as easy to find, but there is certainly a need out there! Think of all those artists that don't have a real band of their own, but are still recording. Think of those making music for commercials, films, and the like. Now, think of how you can start getting some of that musical work, which could be a great way to supplement your income while doing what you really want to be doing.
Weddings might not be as glamorous as being a globetrotting rock star, but the money's gotta be made somehow, right? No artist should feel bad about having to do anything to make a living, especially if it involves playing music. It may be tough to start, but once you get a few good gigs under your belt, there are plenty of parties, weddings, and other types of events that would love a band or a singer, if you can work within someone's budget.
Again, sometimes you have to do things you may not want to if you're going to be a full time musician, and that may mean some schilling for corporations and brands. Plenty of big name companies are increasing the music portion of their marketing budgets, and you should get in as quickly as possible. Often times they are just looking to connect themselves to how "cool" and "indie" your band is, and they'll usually pay well.
Touring is where the money is these days, so if you're going to continue down the road you're traveling and stick to your musical guns, expect to play a lot of shows. You'll want to be smart about touring, making sure not to exhaust the same places too much, but at the same time, ensure you can pay your rent each and every month by booking enough gigs. Really smart musicians and agents look for more than one show per stop, so as to maximize how much the band is making for their efforts. If you're driving a few states away, don't just play one show—look for more!
Maybe there's a coffee shop looking for someone to play a short acoustic set, or a club is in need of a DJ set. These may not bring in a lot of money, but if you're already in town, why not true to get as much work as you can?


This is a great communist fallacy. Someone has only what he can use and dispose as he sees fit.
These people manage gigantic assets, they are business managers, but Bill Gates can not close Microsoft at any time.


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Welcome to My Favorite Things April Release Countdown!
There's so much cuteness this month, starting with some Too Cute Turtles.
and I cut one of them with a smaller circle die to form a frame.
beneath them. The final touch was adding the enamel dots and googly eyes.
Check out the 3mm one on the bird. It gives them so much personality!
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Never did see a circle card! With a turtle on it was amazing. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day.
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Zauber der Montur ist eine österreichische Filmkomödie von Rudolf Schündler aus dem Jahr 1958. In Deutschland lief der Film unter dem Titel Wenn Mädchen ins Manöver zieh'n bzw. Seine Hoheit war ein Mädchen an.

Handlung
In der k.u.k. Infanterie-Kaserne in Woroslav herrscht große Aufregung: In einer per Zug erreichbaren Stadt gastiert eine Operette aus Wien mit dem Stück Die Landstreicher. Zwar gibt Oberst Joseph Zierpfandl dem gesamten Regiment Urlaub bis zum Wecken, doch dämpft seine Frau Melanie die Freude augenblicklich: Das Regiment habe in der Kaserne zu bleiben, stehe doch eine Feldübung kurz bevor. Die soll beginnen, wenn der Erzherzog in die Kaserne kommt. Dies hofft Melanie bereits seit fünf Jahren und verbindet damit auch den Wunsch, ihren Mann endlich als General zu sehen.

In Woroslav treffen Oberleutnant Ferdinand von Pottenstein und sein Bursche Leopold Eppeseder ein, die aus Wien zur Kaserne überstellt wurden. Beide interessiert das Ausgehverbot nicht sonderlich, zumal sie für einen ersten Fehltritt gleich zu Beginn Stubenarrest erhalten haben. Sie fliehen heimlich aus der Kaserne. Da das Stück wiederum für Soldaten verboten ist, kleiden sie sich in Zivil – die Anzüge erhalten sie aus dem Kostümfundus der Theatergruppe, ist Schauspielerin Karoline Käfer von den beiden Deutschmeistern doch begeistert.

Nach Ende der Aufführung zieht die Theatergruppe weiter. Zwar erkennen Ferdinand und Leopold, dass ihre Uniformen noch in der Funduskiste sind, doch erweist sich die ihnen eilig zugeworfene Funduskiste als die falsche. Notgedrungen fahren sie am Morgen in Zivil gen Woroslav. Im Zug treffen sie Karoline und ihre Freundin Konstanze wieder. Konstanze erweist sich Ferdinand gegenüber als ablehnend, würde sich aber zu einem Lächeln durchringen, wenn die Männer ihnen einen Sitzplatz im überfüllten Abteil besorgen könnten. Als sich Leopold nicht mit Gewalt durchsetzen kann, wendet er sich während eines Halts direkt an den Stationsvorsteher Kobischek. Er behauptet, Erzherzog Karl Anton reise inkognito im Zug, habe jedoch keinen Sitzplatz.

Statt zwei Plätze zu räumen, verfällt Kobischek in aufgeregten Aktionismus. Für die Ankunft des Erzherzogs wurde seit Jahren ein Salonwagen bereitgehalten, der nun an den Zug angekoppelt wird. Ferdinand spielt notgedrungen den Erzherzog und Leopold gibt sich als sein Adjutant aus. Die Frauen wiederum sind begeistert und Konstanze interessiert sich plötzlich für Ferdinand. Kobischek wiederum gibt die Nachricht, dass der Erzherzog nach Woroslav komme, an alle Stationen durch, und Ferdinand wird nun bei jedem Halt frenetisch begrüßt. Vor Woroslav, wo ihn eine Ehrengarde erwartet, gestehen die Männer den Frauen ihren Streich.

Nach kurzer Empörung springen Konstanze und Karoline ein: Sie verkleiden sich wie im Stück als Erzherzog und Adjutant, während Ferdinand und Leopold improvisierend in Frauenkleider die jeweiligen Gattinnen geben. In Woroslav geht die Maskerade weiter: Weil Oberst Joseph Zierpfandl nicht im Hause war, als die Nachricht von der Ankunft des Erzherzogs eintraf, schlüpfte Melanie kurzerhand in die Rolle des Oberst und gab die Befehle. Sie weiß nicht, dass sich Joseph schon seit Jahren mit dem echten Erzherzog Rudolph-Karl zum Entenjagen trifft und der Erzherzog auch weiß, dass der Oberst alles tun würde, um eine Ernennung zum General zu verhindern.

Mithilfe von Ferdinand und Leopold meistern Karoline und Konstanze sämtliche Hürden des Protokolls und überstehen auch einen kurzfristig organisierten Empfang. Als Melanie jedoch am frühen Morgen die Feldübung beginnen lässt, wird ihnen klar, dass sie "abreisen" müssen. Dem als Frau verkleideten Leopold gelingt es, den Burschen Navratil in sich verliebt zu machen und zu einer gemeinsamen Flucht zu überreden. Im Wagen fliehen jedoch Karoline und Konstanze, die wieder in ihren normalen Kleidern stecken. Ferdinand und Leopold nehmen normal am Manöver teil. Joseph wiederum will sich heimlich mit Rudolph-Karl zur Entenjagd treffen, erkennt aber, dass seine Frau einen spontanen Brückenbau plant, um das Manöver schneller zu beenden. Rudolph-Karl bietet an, die Brücke in die Luft zu sprengen, wird bei dem Versuch jedoch verhaftet und zum Manöverziel gebracht. Hier befinden sich bereits Ferdinand und Leopold.

Navratil wiederum erscheint mit dem Fuhrwerk, in dem sich auch Karoline und Konstanze befinden. Joseph kommt an und kurz darauf auch Melanie mit ihrer Gruppe sowie Soldaten mit dem Gefangenen echten Erzherzog. Es kommt zu einer Verfolgungsjagd, als die beiden Frauen vom Fuhrwerk springen. Das Chaos endet erst, als sich Karoline, Konstanze, Ferdinand und Leopold wieder verkleiden und als Erzherzog und Gespann auftreten. Nun wird auch der echte Erzherzog vorgeführt, den Joseph aus seiner misslichen Lage befreit. Rudolph-Karl stellt die vier Identitätsschwindler zur Rede und es zeigt sich, dass er früher mit Karoline eine Affäre hatte, aus der Karoline – so teilt sie Rudolph-Karl mit – Anton behalten habe. Der Erzherzog will die Affäre vertuschen und verrät die vier nicht. Als "Strafe" für die Verhaftung wiederum wird Joseph nicht zum General befördert, was er erleichtert zu Kenntnis nimmt. Rudolph-Karl versetzt Ferdinand und Leopold nach Wien, wo auch die beiden jungen Frauen leben. Zu fünft fahren sie im Salonwagen nach Wien zurück. Als sich Rudolph-Karl nach dem Alter des Jungen Anton erkundigt, gesteht Karoline, dass es sich bei Anton um den Papagei handelt, den sie vom Erzherzog erhalten habe. Alle brechen in Lachen aus.

Produktion
Zauber der Montur wurde unter anderem in den Wiener Rosenhügel-Filmstudios gedreht. Die Kostüme schuf Edith Almoslino, die Filmbauten stammen von Fritz Jüptner-Jonstorff und Alexander Sawczynski. Der Film erlebte am 14. Oktober 1958 seine Deutschlandpremiere und war im Dezember 1958 erstmals in Österreich zu sehen.

Kritik
"Ein Schwank mit zahlreichen, meist schnell verpuffenden Gags", fasste der film-dienst zusammen.

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Research in the McHale lab focuses on the characterization and manipulation of natural variation occurring in crop plants, primarily soybean and chile peppers. Specifically, the research program is involved in the identification of genes conferring disease resistance, yield, and quality traits and, in soybean, examining how best to integrate these alleles for the development of improved varieties. To accomplish this, new technologies and a cross-disciplinary approach are exploited, which includes genetics and genomics, evolution, bioinformatics, and plant pathology. Particular interests are the study of breeding methodologies, disease resistance, domestication and agronomic traits for both the development of improved cultivars and evolutionary and molecular plant-pest interactions studies.
Plant Genetics (HCS 4325), 3 credit spring semester undergraduate course, co-taught with Dr. David Mackey.
Plant Breeding and Biotechnology (HCS 7625), 3 credit autumn semester graduate course, co-taught with Dr. John Finer.
Colloquium (HCS 7890), 1 credit graduate course offered in spring and fall.
Lee S, Jun T-H, McHale LK, Michel AP, Dorrance AE, Mian MAR (2017) Registration of the Wyandot × PI 567301B soybean recombinant inbred line population. Journal of Plant Registrations. doi: 10.3198/jpr2016.09.0042crmp.
Mian MAR, Zenglu L, Boerma HR, McHale L, Dorrance A (2017) Registration of 'Highpro1' soybean with high protein and high yield developed from a north x south cross. Journal of Plant Registrations. 11(1):51-54.
Van K, McHale LK (2017) Meta-analyses of QTLs associated with protein and oil contents and compositions in soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] seed. International Journal of Molecular Science. 18:1180.
Gunadi A, Rushton PJ, McHale LK, Gutek A, Finer JJ (2016) Characterization of 40 soybean (Glycine max) promoters, isolated from across 5 thematic gene groups. Plant Cell, Tissue & Organ Culture. doi: 10.1007/s11240-016-1038-x.
Mian MAR, McHale LK, Michel AP, Dorrance AE (2016) Registration of 'Wyandot-14' Soybean with resistance to soybean aphid and powdery mildew. Journal of Plant Registrations. 10: 246-250.
Parra L, Maisonneuve B, Schut J, Christopoulou M, Jeuken M, McHale L, Truco M-J, Crute I, Michelmore R (2016) Rationalization of genes for resistance to Bremia lactucae in lettuce. Euphytica. 210: 309-326.
Schneider R, Rolling W, Song Q, Cregan P, Dorrance AE, McHale LK (2016) Genome-wide association mapping of partial resistance to Phytophthora sojae in soybean plant introductions from the Republic of Korea. BMC Genomics. 17:607.
Stasko A, Wickramasinghe D, Nauth B, Acharya B, Ellis M, Taylor C, McHale L, Dorrance A (2016) High density mapping of resistance QTL towards Phytophthora sojae, Pythium irregulare, and Fusarium graminearum in the same soybean population. Crop Science. 56: 1-17.
Zhang N, McHale LK, Finer JJ (2016) A leader intron of a soybean elongation factor 1A (eEF1A) gene interacts with proximal promoter elements to regulate gene expression in synthetic promoters. PloS one. 11:e0166074.
Acharya B*, Lee S*, Mian MAR, Jun T-H, McHale LK, Michel AP, Dorrance AE (2015) Identification and mapping of quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring resistance to Fusarium graminearum from soybean PI 567301B. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 128: 827-838.
Benzle KA, Finer KR, Marty DM, McHale LK, Goodner BW, Taylor CG, Finer JJ (2015) Isolation and characterization of novel Agrobacterium strains for soybean and sunflower transformation. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture. 121: 71-81.
Christopuolou M*, McHale LK*, Kozik A, Reyes-Chin Wo S, Wroblewski T, Michelmore RW (2015) Dissection of two complex clusters of resistance genes in lettuce (Lactuca sativa). Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 28: 751-765.
Christopoulou M, Reyes-Chin Wo S, Kozik A, McHale LK, Truco M-J, Wroblewski T, Michelmore RW (2015) Genome-wide architecture of disease resistance genes in lettuce. G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics. 5: 2655-2669.
Fallen BD, Allen FL, Kopsell DA, Saxton AM, McHale L, Shannon JG, Kantartzi SK, Cardinal AJ, Cregan PB, Hyten DL. Pantalone VR (2015) Selective genotyping for marker assisted selection strategies for soybean yield improvement. Plant Genetics, Genomics, and Biotechnology. 2: 95-119.
King JL, Finer JJ, McHale LK (2015) Development and optimization of agroinfiltration for soybean. Plant Cell Reports. 34: 133-140.
Lee S, Freewalt KR, McHale LK, Song Q, Jun T-H, Michel AP, Dorrance AE, Mian MAR (2015) A high-resolution genetic linkage map of soybean based on 357 recombinant inbred lines genotyped with BARCSoySNP6K. Molecular Breeding. 35: 58.
Zhang N, McHale LK, Finer JJ (2015) Isolation and characterization of "GmScream" promoters that regulate highly expressing soybean (Glycine max Merr.) genes. Plant Science. 241: 189-198.
Anderson JE, Kantar MB, Kono TY, Fu F, Stec AO, Song Q, Cregan PB, Specht JE, Diers BW, Cannon SB, McHale LK, Stupar RM (2014) A roadmap for functional structural variants in the soybean genome. G3: Genes| Genomes| Genetics. 4(7):1307-18.
Huang M, Kaletunc G, St. Martin S, Feller M, McHale LK (2014) Correlations of seed traits with tofu texture in 48 soybean cultivars and breeding lines. Plant Breeding. 133: 67-73.
Lee S, Mian MAR, Sneller C, Wang H, AE Dorrance, McHale LK (2014) Joint QTL analysis for partial resistance to Phytophthora sojae in soybean using six nested soybean recombinant inbred populations with heterogeneous conditions. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 127:429-444.
Rincker K, Nelson R, Specht J, Sleper D, Cary R, Cianzio S, Casteel S, Conley S, Chen P, Davis V, Fox C, Graef G, Godsey C, Holshouser D, Jian G-L, Kantartzi SK, Kenworthy W, Lee C, Mian R, McHale L, Naeve S, Orf J, Poysa V, Schapaugh W, Shannon G, Uniatowski R, Wang D, Diers B (2014) Genetic improvement of soybean in maturity groups II, III, and IV. Crop Science. 54: 1-14.
Atkinson LD, McHale LK, Truco M-J, Hilton HW, Lynn J, Schut J, Michelmore RW, Hand P, Pink DAC (2013) An intra-specific linkage map of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and genetic analysis of post-harvest discolouration traits. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 126:2737-2752.
Ellis ML, McHale LK, Paul PA, St. Martin SK, Dorrance AE (2013) Soybean germplasm resistant to Pythium irregulare and molecular mapping of resistance quantitative trait loci derived from the soybean accession PI 424354. Crop Science. 53:1008-1021.
Lee S, Mian MAR, McHale LK, Sneller CH, Dorrance AE (2013) Identification of quantitative trait loci conditioning partial resistance to Phytophthora sojae in soybean PI 407861A. Crop Science. 53:1022-1031.
Lee S, Mian MAR, McHale LK, Wang H, Wijeratne A, Sneller CH, Dorrance AE (2013) Novel quantitative trait loci for partial resistance to Phytophthora sojae in soybean PI 398841. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 126:1121-1132.
McHale LK, Feller MK, McIntyre SA, Berry SA, St. Martin SK, Dorrance AE (2013) Registration of 'Summit', a high-yielding soybean with race-specific resistance to Phytophthora sojae. Journal of Plant Registrations 7:36-41.


Humans as interplanetary species may seem like a science fiction concept, but thanks to a renewed drive from the private and public sector to send humans to Mars, it could become a reality within the next few years.
And considering that some of our everyday objects have more than a century of industrial design and development behind them, we should probably start thinking a lot more about designing for Mars now, says Brunel University London student Samuel Haughton.
After working with the design team at Mothercare during his placement year, for his final BSc Design Engineering project Sam set out to design a childcare product to protect the first babies born on the red planet.
After research into Mars's toxic atmosphere, high humidity levels (particularly at night) and reduced air resistance, Sam's project continued with a look at existing American and Russian space suits, including the NASA Extravehicular Mobility Unit which is flexible enough to be worn for up to eight hours without irritation.
The NASA suit used for the last 25 years consists of 13 fabric layers which could be adapted to form the basis for a fabric 'capsule' inside a 3D-printed pram.
The NASA system includes a thick neoprene layer coated with aluminised Mylar and layers of Kevlar, Gore-Tex and Nomex, providing temperature control, and resistance to punctures, water and fire, then a layer of Dacron to hold the suit in shape, an airtight 'bladder' to keep the suit pressurised, and a soft layer of nylon tricot to space the astronaut's skin away from technical materials.
Sam's pram body consists of a large 3D printed plastic band wrapped around two sections holding the layered fabric capsule in place, allowing the pram to be adjusted to expand lengthways as a small child grows. Parts are created using the plastic Acrylic-styrene-acrylonitrile (ASA), which is UV resistant.
All functions have been designed for a parent to use one-handed or without hands at all, and the legs and wheels of the pram can be folded at an angle to turn the buggy into a rocking cot.
The pram concept features large wheels inspired by the NASA curiosity Mars rover, with a depth that helps prevent the pram sinking into sand and a bi-directional tread giving it grip in both directions. The hub of each wheel connects to the tire via several leaf springs, giving the pram independent wheel suspension – handy for rocky, uneven terrain. Digital testing showed that the wheels should be able withstand the weight of the pram in Martian gravity.
'The First Martian' will be on display at Made in Brunel, a student led collaborative platform focused on showcasing good design from Brunel University London.


25/01/2012 - Santiago, Chile - Increased domestic resource mobilization is widely accepted as crucial for countries to successfully meet the challenges of development and achieve higher living standards for all their people. Additional tax revenues enable governments to simultaneously improve their competitiveness and promote social cohesion through increased spending on education, infrastructure and innovation.
Latin American countries have made great strides over the past two decades in raising tax revenues as is demonstrated in Revenue Statistics in Latin America which is launched today by the CIAT, ECLAC and the OECD. It shows that the average tax to GDP ratio in 12 Latin American and Caribbean countries (LAC) rose almost continuously from 14.9% in 1990 to 19.2% in 2009. This increase reflects strong economic growth, taxation of non-renewable natural resources, and better management of tax administrations.
Despite these improvements, significant gaps between Latin America and OECD countries remain. The average tax to GDP ratio in OECD countries is much higher than in Latin American countries (33.8% compared to 19.2% in 2009, respectively). As the countries in the region still find themselves in relatively strong economic conditions, now is the time to consider reforms that generate long-term, stable resources for governments to finance development.
Tax to GDP ratios for the 12 Latin American and Caribbean countries covered by the Report – Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela – vary from Guatemala with the lowest percentage at 12.2% in 2009 to Brazil with the highest percentage at 32.6% (near to the OECD average).
(1) Represents a selected group of 12 Latin American and Caribbean countries. These are Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. Chile and Mexico are also part of the OECD (34) group.
(2) Represents the unweighted average for OECD member countries.
The difference between the OECD average tax to GDP ratio and that for the 12 LAC countries fell by 4 percentage points between 1990 and 2009.
Brazil had the highest tax to GDP ratio among the Latin American countries (32.6% in 2009), followed by Argentina (31.4%).
Guatemala had the lowest tax to GDP ratio (12.2% in 2009) followed by the Dominican Republic (13.1%) with El Salvador and Venezuela both at 14.4%.
Non-renewable natural resources have played a significant economic role in Latin America with the largest economies in the region being traditionally net exporters. The extensive mineral resources are strategically important for tax policy and, coupled with the recent commodity-price boom, have boosted tax revenues.
Following strong growth over the past twenty years, general consumption taxes (mainly VAT and sales taxes) accounted for 35% of tax revenues in the Latin American countries in 2009, whereas the share of specific consumption taxes (such as excises and taxes on international trade) declined to 15%.
Taxes on income and profits accounted for 28% of revenues in the Latin American countries, an increase of 5 percentage points over the period, and social security contributions represented 15%.
The major differences between the tax structures in Latin American countries and OECD countries relate to general consumption taxes - 35% in Latin America with 20% of tax revenues in OECD , social security contributions - 15% in Latin America and 27% in OECD - and income taxes - 28% in Latin America and 33% in OECD.
(1) Represents a selected group of Latin American and Caribbean countries. Chile and Mexico are also part of the OECD (34) group.
Source: OECD/ECLAC/CIAT (2011), Revenue Statistics in Latin America, OECD Publishing.
The scope of sub-national governments' tax policies in the region has been relatively modest and limited, and the share of tax revenues collected by local governments has not increased. Between 1995 and 2009, the share of tax revenue raised by local government declined by 2 to 3 percentage points in Argentina and Brazil for example.
The Centre for Tax Policy and Administration (CTPA) (www.oecd.org/tax) is the focal point for the OECD's work on taxation. The Centre provides technical expertise and support to the Committee on Fiscal Affairs and examines all aspects of taxation other than macro-fiscal policy. Its work covers international and domestic tax issues, direct and indirect taxes, tax policy and tax administration. CTPA also carries out an extensive global programme of dialogue between OECD and non-OECD tax officials through events held annually on the full range of OECD work, bringing together almost 100 non-OECD economies.
ECLAC (www.cepal.org) is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations. Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, ECLAC contributes to the economic and social development of Latin America and the Caribbean through regional and subregional cooperation and integration; gathers, organizes, interprets and disseminates information and data relating to the economic and social development of the region and provides advisory services to Governments at their request.
CIAT (www.ciat.org) is an international public organization with a non-profit aim, which promotes international cooperation and the exchange of experiences and information related to tax administrations. It also delivers technical assistance services, studies and training. It was founded in 1967 as an initiative of American countries to serve as a permanent forum to address the issues and concerns of tax administrators. Currently CIAT has 40 member countries and associate member countries from 4 continents: 31 countries of the Americas, 6 European countries, 2 African countries and 1 Asian country.


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An online portfolio with a selection of pencil sketches and concept art.
An online portfolio with a selection of black and white illustrations.
An online portfolio with a selection of illustrations geared toward younger audiences.
An online portfolio with a selection of religious illustrations.
An online portfolio with a selection of graphic design samples.


In archaeology and art history, refers to casual scribbles or pictographs on walls, stones, or other surfaces. In the context of ancient Greek vase painting, graffiti refers to marks incised or cut into the ceramic, usually on the underside of the foot of the vase; they were generally trademarks. In recent times the term is applied to humorous, satiric, obscene, or gang-related writings or drawings executed anonymously in public places. Graffiti is distinct from "sgraffito," in that sgraffito is not casual, but is instead a formal decorative mark-making technique used on pottery, glass, or other surfaces.


INCREASED MOBILITY!-The SCOOTERPUP is now available!
Increased mobility-you bet- now you can tow any of our trailers behind your scooter!
Don't let your dependence on a scooter hold you back, now you can get out and shop and haul to your hearts desire- well we will leave your 50 foot power boat and travel trailer at home until they get these scooters up a few horsepower- but for now there's still a lot you can do.
The one shown was put together using a pair of scooter wheels we had laying around. The standard model will be shod with lighter 16" wheels.
Plus packaging, shipping, taxes and duties where applicable. DUTY-FREE TO THE USA!
But we have a whole new world of trailers opening up here!
Most if not all of the trailers on my website will allow themselves to be used. At the moment we know that Shoprider and Pride have handy receptacles for the towbar-maybe others too. If not we can adapt to suit.
Click here for Cowichan Community Trailers to see these in action.


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Superior Court Finds OSPCA Act Unconstitutional
2021 Legislation Update
infocopgba@gmail.com
Although the federal Bill S-218 was intended to prohibit keeping great apes and elephants in captivity it has implications for keeping other groups of animals including birds. The bill includes the "Noah Clause" that will enable other groups of animals to be banned without passing new legislation. Senator Murray Sinclair indicated that this clause would be used to determine other groups of animals that shouldn't be kept in captivity. Examples include the big cats and some birds that exhibit fence walking. Animal rights groups wanted to use this Bill to introduce legal standing into the Criminal Code for some non-human animals. This would be a shift in the law about animal rights and although directed at a few species, it would be a step towards the goal of eliminating all animals in captivity. Bill S-218 did not go beyond second reading following the retirement of Senator Murray Sinclair. An all-party committee on animal welfare has been created in the House of Commons that may develop other legislation limiting the keeping of wildlife species in captivity.
The Saskatchewan government has changed the regulations on possessing native and exotic wildlife. They have described this process as modernization. There are two lists of birds restricted for being dangerous or for other reasons. These lists restrict many species of birds commonly kept by COP&GBA members.
The City of Winnipeg is currently undergoing a review of their Responsible Pet Ownership By-law. Proposed changes would severely restrict the number of birds or other animals that may be kept. Particularly disturbing is the plan to create an "allowable list" of species that may be kept by residents. An allowable list would prevent the keeping of many species common in aviculture. With the Avicultural Advancement Council of Canada (AACC) we have attempted to address the impact of the proposed changes on aviculture.
In December, 2021 the City of Toronto is again proposing changes to their animal care bylaw. The most disturbing aspect is a proposal to replace the prohibited list with a "positive list". Positive list is another name for an allowable list. This would make it illegal for private individuals to keep most avian species in captivity. Aviculturists need to encourage municipalities to retain a prohibited list, rather than developing a positive list.
©2022 by COP & GBA.


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Getting around Northern Ireland
Touring the stunning Causeway Coastal Route by car
It's easy to get around Northern Ireland.
Good roads, public transport and a range of discount passes will help you get to many of our most popular attractions and picturesque landscapes with minimal hassle.
Making your way around Northern Ireland by road couldn't be easier. You can bring your own car on the ferries, or hire one from your point of entry. Find the right vehicle hire service here.
If you are hiring a car in Northern Ireland, you will find some helpful advice here.
Northern Ireland has a wide range of guided tours to suit all interests. Whether you're looking for a literary, political or pub tour, or want to get around by bus, taxi, boat or on foot there is a tour for you. Self-guided tours and itineraries are available. Browse them all here.
The taxi tour is an attraction synonymous with Northern Ireland, offering a more intimate type of tour and often focusing on the recent history and politics of the region.
Taxi tours are available from a range of companies in both Belfast and Londonderry/Derry, and regularly involve London-style black cabs - find a taxi tour here.
Taking a Taxi
Taxis are often the first point of contact for visitors and provide a vital role in providing a warm welcome and sharing their local knowledge of the area. They can be an economical option for short journeys. In Northern Ireland all legal taxis should display taxi licence plates. Taxis and their services generally provide meter-reading fares; if a taxi does not have a meter ask the fare to your destination before setting off. In Belfast, taxi ranks are also available; these are generally in the city centre or at some points of entry. Additional information is available for visitors travelling with Guide Dogs.
Using Electric Bikes (electrically-assisted pedal cycles) in Northern Ireland
Currently in Northern Ireland to use an EAPC on public roads, the vehicle has to be licensed and the user must wear a safety helmet. They must also hold a valid provisional or full Driving Licence (Category Q). Full details are provided on the NI Direct website.
Using Electric Cars (ecars) in Northern Ireland
Electric cars are being seen as a step towards a more sustainable future and the switch may become even more appealing in the coming years. Here in Northern Ireland ecarNI has introduced an extensive electric vehicle-charging infrastructure with over 300 charging points across many towns and cities. To map your sustainable travel route find out more on the ecarNI link here.
Translink is Northern Ireland's main public transport provider. Translink offer a range of great value tickets, Smartcards and mobile tickets to help you travel around Northern Ireland by bus and rail. Download the free mLink App from Google Play or App Store to buy your mobile tickets.
Translink offer a range of concession and Senior Citizen passes available for travel across Northern Ireland. Additionally, all senior citizens resident in Northern Ireland and the Republic can now avail of free internal travel throughout both jurisdictions with a valid 60+, Senior SmartPass or RoI Senior SmartPass.
There are also services with a particular appeal to visitors. The Rambler Bus Services are designed to make our scenic rural areas more accessible to sightseers, walkers and cyclists. For timetable information call the Translink Contact Centre on (028) 90 66 66 30.
Ulsterbus Day Tours offer a selection of guided tours of the main attractions of Northern Ireland and across the border, departing daily during summer months (with a limited programme at other times of the year) from the Europa Buscentre. Destinations include National Trust properties, seaside resorts, shopping destinations, sporting and entertainment events plus special seasonal trips. Prices start from £22.50.
For more information on Translink timetables and fares please visit www.translink.co.uk or call the Contact Centre on (028) 90 66 66 30.
With a Metro dayLink card you can make the most of Belfast, with unlimited travel on the Metro network from just £3.50 (fares subject to change).
You can load your dayLink card with 1, 5 or 10 days and use your travel whenever you want.
The Belfast Visitor Pass is an integrated Translink smartcard providing unlimited bus and rail travel for 1, 2 or 3 consecutive days within the Belfast Visitor Pass Zone. It also provides a range of attractive discounts at visitor attractions, tours of the city, leisure and retail outlets, coffee shops and restaurants. It is available for adults and children and is ideal for visitors wishing to travel by bus and train and take advantage of the range of offers throughout the city.
Translink have an information desk at Visit Belfast, Donegall Square North. You can purchase tickets, Smartcards and find out more information about bus and train travel.
Top Northern Ireland experiences with Translink
Antrim Coaster Coach Service 252
Travel via the Antrim Coast and Glens and enjoy spectacular scenery. Service departs from Belfast Europa Buscentre. (Seasonal, please check in advance for details).
Goldline Coach Service 221
Direct to the Giant's Causeway from Belfast Europa Buscentre.
NI Railways
Train journey Coleraine to Derry~Londonderry
This journey is described by Michael Palin as one of the most beautiful train journeys of the world. Enjoy breathtaking scenery as you pass through this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Travel Connections from Belfast Great Victoria Street - Coleraine - Derry~Londonderry.
Ulsterbus
Causeway Rambler 402
Easy access to a range of delightful coastal towns and villages including Ballintoy Harbour – now made famous by the HBO Series Games of Thrones.
Goldline Coach Services 212
Regular and direct services from Belfast Europa Buscentre.
Train service available
Services every 2 hours from Belfast Great Victoria Street.
Regular services from Belfast Europa Buscentre.
Tyrone and the Sperrins
Regular services to Omagh from Belfast Europa Buscentre.
Sperrin Rambler 403
Operates from Omagh Buscentre around this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Also key attractions include Ulster American Folk Park and Gortin Glen Forest Park.
Armagh City and Ring of Gullion
Enjoy a day of culture and learning in Armagh. Regular services to Armagh from Belfast Europa Buscentre.
Mourne Mountains, Newcastle
Regular services to Newcastle from Belfast Europa Buscentre.
Mourne Rambler 405
Operates from Newcastle Buscentre and takes in key highlights including:
- Silent Valley Mountain Park
- Spelga Dam
- The great Mourne Wall
- Tollymore Forest Park where many of the woodland action scenes were filmed for Games of Thrones.
There are also good cross-border bus and rail links from the Irish Republic.
BUS - Ulsterbus work in co-operation with Bus Eireann and will have current bus schedules and prices.
RAIL - NI Railways work in co-operation with Iarnród Éireann as part of the Enterprise service between Dublin and Belfast.
For more details on all Translink's services, visit www.translink.co.uk or call their contact centre on (028) 9066 6630.
Tours >
One of the world's great railway journeys
Derry~Londonderry to Coleraine >


Aerovironment, which helped launch the EV era as the factory-preferred charging station for the 2011 Nissan Leaf, will help usher in a new era in battery electric vehicles as official home charging station supplier for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt.
The Bolt, which launches in California and Oregon and ultimately will be sold in all 50 states, is considered a game-changer in the BEV segment. It is the first of an anticipated crop of sub-$50,000 electric cars that will deliver 200 miles or more range per charge. The $37,495 (base price) Bolt is EPA-rated at 238 miles per charge. To date, most EVs run dry at 100 miles of range or less; only Tesla Model S and Model X EVs, which start at around $70,000, have broken the 200-mile mark.
California-based Aerovironment said a new 32-amp EVSE-RS home charger, a 240-volt, Level 2 device, will be sold to Bolt customers through Chevrolet dealers. The station, which can be financed along with the car, hasn't been priced yet, but Aerovironment sells similar RS model home stations, rated at 30 amps, for $500 to $750, exclusive of installation. The 32-amp Bolt station supplies power at a slightly faster rate than the 30-amp stations.
Publicity photo shows Aerovironment's home charging station for Chevy Bolt.
For the uninitiated, TheGreenCarGuy walks you through the intricacies of EV charging and charging stations in our article on plug-in vehicle charging; amperage and other electrical terms related to plug-in vehicle charging are explained in a companion "Amps, Volts and Watts" article.
Because the Bolt is equipped with a 7.2-kiloWatt charger, the Aerovironment station can supply power at a rate that can restore about 25 miles of range per hour.
That means the Bolt's 60 kiloWatt-hour battery pack can be fully recharged in about 8.5 hours on a properly sized Level 2 home or commercial charging station, and can achieve an 80 percent recharge in under an hour on a Level 3 fast charger.
In addition to its work with Nissan and Chevrolet, Aerovironment has been the factory-preferred supplier for home stations for Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Fiat and Mitsubishi plug-in vehicles. The company makes home and commercial charging systems that are compatible with all EV models.