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Human Resource Development in the Public Sector: A Developing‐country Experience
Jamal Khan and Wayne Charles‐Saverall
Examines the relationships and problems that exist between thetheory and practice of human resource development in the public sector.Aims at enhancing the capability of…
Examines the relationships and problems that exist between the theory and practice of human resource development in the public sector. Aims at enhancing the capability of human resource management systems to adapt and respond proactively to a constantly changing environment in the 1990s and beyond. Identifies and analyses the evolution and development of human resource management systems in the Barbados public sector with special reference to the role of the personnel agencies, systemic as well as sectoral problems, policy/political constraints and the relationships between management capability and national development.
International Journal of Public Sector Management, vol. 6 no. 1
Development control
Balancing values and economic efficiency in the public sector!: What can public welfare service institutions learn from private service firms?
John Storm Pedersen and Jacob Dahl Rendtorff
The paper discusses the balance between values and economic efficiency in the public sector in comparison with the private sector. The argument is that the public sector…
The paper discusses the balance between values and economic efficiency in the public sector in comparison with the private sector. The argument is that the public sector, hence the public welfare service institutions, can learn much from the private service sector, hence the private service firms with regard to the relation to values, ethics, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and efficiency in order to improve the balance between values and efficiency in the public sector.
The paper discusses the concept of balance in relation to the development of the management of private service companies as a useful alternative to new public management (NPM). It discusses this with regard to three issues: the evolution of the management of private companies; what can the public sector, hence the public welfare institutions, learn from the evolution of management of private companies? How would it be possible for governments to work for an alternative to NPM, on the basis of the experiences of management of private companies, improving the balance between values and economic efficiency in the public sector?
It is argued that a deadlock in the development of efficiency management in the public sector, hence in the public welfare service institutions, is created. It is argued, furthermore, that this deadlock to a great extent, paradoxically, is created because of the focusing on NPM for almost two decades as the most important tool to develop efficiency management in the public sector. Finally, it is argued that the experiences in private companies regarding how to find a proper balance between values, ethics, CSR and economic efficiency can be very helpful in developing a strategy within the public sector to unlock the deadlock regarding the development of efficiency management. That is why the experiences of management of the private services companies can become a constructive alternative to the experiences of NPM in the public sector at the level of welfare institutions.
There would be potential for more research on CSR, business ethics and values‐driven management in relation to the public sector.
The paper offers new insight into the relation between values, CSR and management models in the private and in the public sector.
Society and Business Review, vol. 5 no. 3
Private sector organizations
Social welfare organizations
Public sector reform and the state of performance management in Portugal: is there a gap between performance measurement and its use?
Ana I. Melo and Luís F. Mota
This paper aims to analyse the state of performance management in the Portuguese public sector as part of the efforts towards public administration reform.
Theoretically, the authors took Bouckaert and Halligan's (2008, pp. 35–39) approach into consideration to analyse the adoption of performance management practices. This approach was supplemented by an adaptation of Pollitt and Bouckaert's (2011, p. 33) framework to analyse the context for administrative reforms. The used data analysis techniques include documentary analysis (namely legislation and evaluation reports of reform efforts), secondary data analysis and a survey conducted with 296 Portuguese top public managers.
The findings show that Portuguese public sector organisations adopted several tools to measure performance over the years, but failed to incorporate performance information into their management practices or to properly use it for either internal or external purposes. Concerning the ideal types proposed by Bouckaert and Halligan (2008, p. 36), Portugal is considered to fit the "performance administration" ideal type, even though it is moving closer to the "managements of performance" ideal type.
This is one of the first comprehensive studies on the state of performance management in Portugal framed within the broader context of public sector reforms. The findings will be of interest both to scholars who study public administration reforms and performance management and to Portuguese policy makers and public managers who are interested in understanding and improving the way performance information is measured, incorporated and used in that sector.
International Journal of Public Sector Management, vol. 33 no. 6/7
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPSM-12-2019-0325
Performance measurement and management in the public sector: state of the art and research opportunities
Patrizia Garengo and Alberto Sardi
Since the 1980s, performance measurement and management (PMM) has been described as an essential element of new public management (NPM) reforms. The purpose of this paper…
Since the 1980s, performance measurement and management (PMM) has been described as an essential element of new public management (NPM) reforms. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the current state of the art and future research opportunities for PMM in public sector management.
The paper carried out a bibliometric literature review using two main techniques named (1) performance analysis and (2) science mapping techniques. It investigated the academic research area describing the main publications' trend, the conceptual structure and its evolution from 1996 to 2019.
The results highlighted the growing relevance of PMM research in public organisations and confirmed a great interest of the business, management and accounting literature on PMM in public sector management. Furthermore, the results also described a conceptual structure of the public PMM literature analysed and its evolution being too generic to answer public organisations' needs. The results identified five main research gaps and research opportunities.
Although the adoption of rigorous bibliometric techniques was recognised as being useful for assessing the academic research study, the paper describes the business, management and accounting literature contributing to new theoretical and practical future opportunities.
International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPPM-03-2020-0102
Bibliometric analysis
Science mapping
New public management (NPM)
Refocusing Performance Management through Public Service Design?
Mateusz Lewandowski
Performance management is the 'Achilles heel' of many reforms and public management practices and requires changes. Governance in general and co-production in particular…
Performance management is the 'Achilles heel' of many reforms and public management practices and requires changes. Governance in general and co-production in particular impose an organizational setting which requires rethinking performance management, which is still conceptually embedded in New Public Management paradigm. This chapter builds on the latest co-production framework and service-dominant logic and outlines new challenges for rethinking performance measurement and management. It also discusses how public service design (PSD) may interact with them. As a result the need to shift between performance control loops has been emphasized, suggesting that service design may significantly support internal ex-nunc performance management. Although it should be facilitated in addressing some of the performance challenges, an outline of a framework for appropriate method has also been proposed.
Cross-Sectoral Relations in the Delivery of Public Services
From Public Administration to Public Management: Reassessing a Revolution?
Andrew Gray and Bill Jenkins
It is a point of continuing debate whether the study of public administration can in any circumstances be graced by a disciplinary label. Rhodes (1996), for example, has…
It is a point of continuing debate whether the study of public administration can in any circumstances be graced by a disciplinary label. Rhodes (1996), for example, has argued that the study of British public administration was traditionally insular, dominated for a long period by an institutionalist tradition characterized by an interest in administrative engineering, but a distaste for theory. As Rhodes also observes, this position emphasized, albeit in a traditional sense, the political and ethical context of administration public administration existed within a wider framework of accountability relationships and political and moral responsibilities. We might add to this the way government and public administration was seen as linked within a framework of administrative law, which, while not formalized in the sense of continental Europe, was important.
Comparative Public Administration
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0732-1317(06)15023-X
Background of Study
Intellectual Capital and Public Sector Performance
Contextualising Change in Public Sector Organisations
Kaidi Aher and Vilma Luoma-Aho
Change in the public sector appears to be often met with practices borrowed from the private sector. However, implementing private sector practices is challenging (Brown…
Change in the public sector appears to be often met with practices borrowed from the private sector. However, implementing private sector practices is challenging (Brown, Waterhouse, & Flynn, 2003), as, for example, the range of stakeholders and their legitimate demands are greater in the public sector (Wæraas & Byrkjeflot, 2012; Leitch & Davenport, 2002), and due to the political nature of affairs, there is more complexity and uncertainty (Sanders & Canel, 2013). In fact, when it comes to change, the public sector can be very different from the private sector due to its often more bureaucratic processes, political nature of decisions and obligations for both transparency and equality.
This chapter focuses on three core areas of organisational change communication: organisational culture, employees and management. The chapter reports findings from a systematic literature review of articles from 1990 to 2016 using thematic analysis in order to answer three research questions: Is change in the public sector different from change in the private sector? What is the perceived role of communication for public sector change efforts? What insights can be found from previous literature about three topics connected with change communication: employees, organisational culture and management?
To begin, we ask whether it is actually true that public sector change differs from private sector change. Then we will examine the results of the literature review on each of these three aspects: (1) organisational culture, (2) public sector employees and (3) change management. We will summarise our findings and will conclude with three propositions for future studies on public sector change communication, which all highlight the rising importance of engagement.
How Strategic Communication Shapes Value and Innovation in Society
Understanding the Interactions between Control, Trust, and Perceived Risk in Public Sector Joint Ventures
Paula van Veen-Dirks and Anneke Giliam
Purpose – This study focuses on the relationship between local governments and public sector joint ventures (JVs). Public sector JVs are separate administrative entities…
Purpose – This study focuses on the relationship between local governments and public sector joint ventures (JVs). Public sector JVs are separate administrative entities that undertake public service activities on behalf of local governments. The aim of this study is to examine the vertical management control packages that are used by local governments to control the relationship with their public sector JVs.
Design/methodology/approach – Two case studies have been conducted in two public sector JVs, owned jointly by more than 20 local governments. The analysis of the two cases is informed by an integrated conceptual framework describing how transactional and relational factors influence control, trust, and risk in the context of public sector JVs.
Findings – The case studies provide a nuanced understanding of the interplay between the vertical management control packages, trust between the parents and the public sector JVs, and risks as perceived by the local governments. The case findings not only reveal how local governments struggle with adequate outcome control but also highlight how and why they rely on behavioral control. A related finding is that while the probability of poor business performance does not have a significant impact on the design of the vertical control packages, the social impact of failure has the potential to create a sense of urgency with regard to changes in the design of vertical management control packages.
Originality/value – This study adds to the literature on interorganizational relationships by providing insight into the use of vertical management control packages in the specific, but relevant, setting of public sector JVs.
Advances in Management Accounting
Public sector joint ventures
perceived risk
management control package
interorganizational relationship
Management Education – For, about, with Public Values
Bríd Quinn
The purpose of this chapter is to consider a public value(s) approach as a response to the challenges besetting public management and to investigate the implications of…
The purpose of this chapter is to consider a public value(s) approach as a response to the challenges besetting public management and to investigate the implications of such an approach for management education.
The chapter investigates the concepts of public value and public values and their influence on the norms and practices of public management. It then focuses on the way in which management education has responded to a changing context resulting in innovation and realignment in order to enable public managers to espouse public values and achieve public value. The chapter concludes by exploring the philosophical and practical impact of a public value(s) approach in mid-career public management education.
A public value(s) approach provides not only a relevant discursive framework for public managers but also an appropriate mode of management for the changeable context in which they work. This changes their expectations of mid-career education and influences programme content and pedagogy, enabling innovation and experimentation.
The chapter identifies and analyses the benefits, outcomes and challenges of the public values(s) approach in the mid-career classroom.
Developing Public Managers for a Changing World
Public value and values
pedagogical and institutional implications
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At Heysham we are always happy to accommodate visiting groups and societies. We can accommodate any size of party and we can either tailor your visit to your requirements or we can offer our Visiting Party Packages. Whilst we cannot always offer times at the weekend we will do our best if that is your requirement.
Prior to the round we have extensive facilities available with our award winning short game area in partnership with Titleist. Includes 2 x chipping greens, a bunkered green, putting green and 100 yard Astroturf pitching area and use of Titleist Pro v1 practice balls on short game areas aswell as a 6 bay Driving Range.
We do not insist upon handicap certificates but expect that the Organiser of the party takes responsibility for the competence of their own party. While we want our guests to enjoy their day we expect them to comply with our Dress Code and to also observe general golf etiquette.
After your round you can relax in the Clubhouse and reflect upon a good round in our well stocked bar and challenge your friends to a game on our full size snooker table. Whatever your state of mind after your round you will find that you will be able to relax in the friendly atmosphere of the Clubhouse.
We can also provide excellent catering to suit the requirements of your party or alternatively are happy to provide a golf-only package.
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Anufurnitures.com - Friday, September 14, 2018.
Being a twenty-first-century parent poses a lot of challenges. And parents take up these challenges happily in order to sculpt an ideal childhood for their kids. One such task is designing your kids' bedroom.
Taking into consideration your child's age and favourite colours are the two most important things while you plan to decorate a bedroom for your kid. Here are some easy ways to plan and decorate their bedroom.
Playing with the colours is the prime thing about designing kids' rooms. You can use vibrant colours for pillowcases, curtains, and walls. Once you have selected the pieces you want to make vibrant, you can mellow down the colour for the rest of the room. This includes the rest of the walls, the flooring, bed and bed sheets, tables and chairs.
A nice comfortable bed will give your child a good night's sleep. Your child's/ children's' age will tell you the type of bed you require. You can go for a simple bed, bunk bed. For a girls' room, you can go for a canopy bed with light coloured curtains around. For boys, you can remodel a simple bed into a car themed bed or a house themed bunk bed. If your child is a toddler you can also have a rocking chair to sing them their favourite lullaby.
Some funky shelves can be designed to brighten up the room. Large square shelves or wall shelves shaped like a house, honeycomb or a merry-go-round would look fun. They used to keep teddies, dolls, toys or storybooks. As your kids grow older hook holder can be put on the walls to keep their rackets, caps or backpacks.
Don't stack up too much! One thing what kids love is to run around and to have a lot of free space. For two or three kids you can go with the idea of a bunk bed. You can arrange your furniture towards the walls or have furnishings without a solid wooden backdrop. You can work with your decorator to suggest some compact or foldable furniture designs. This will give your kids a lot of space.
You can have colourful pictures of a sea, forests, a garden or cartoon animals. A sky themed ceiling will soothe and relax your child while sleeping. A plant element with birds painted on a nearby wall will do the trick. You should also take care that the windows don't have much heavy furniture around them and a lot of natural light flows inside. A good lighting will keep their eyesight healthy. This will make them feel closer to nature.
Keep a separate area or corner for homework. Studies have shown that having a separate area for work, play and sleep inculcates positive habits and sets the circadian rhythm. If your kids are small and just started with school, you can have a small round table with two or three chairs to do their homework and paint pictures. This will make learning more fun for them. If your child is older, you can go for a classic study table Study table or a roundtable with two/3 small chairs.
You can think of ideas like having a scene from a cartoon painted on a wall, or animal cartoons that your kids love or have exciting wallpaper ideas. You can put up colourful initial letters of your kid's names on the wall or having them printed on pillow covers.
Another idea is to have a single theme for the entire room. Jungle, aqua, sky or any of your kids' favourite cartoons can be taken up as a theme. Once the theme is set, you can custom make the furniture items, curtains, bed sheets, pillow covers, carpet, and the paint accordingly.
You can visit Anu furniture to discover some interior ideas for your kids' bedroom.
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We have 15,000 Educate Our State supporters who have not been contacted about the critical education measures Proposition 30 and Proposition 38.
These are voters who are with us in supporting public education but because of all the advertising and confusion around these propositions are still unsure of how to vote. We know that a call to them can make a difference.
Thank you for stepping up now!
Kalimah will be contacting you how you can help make these important calls.


A senior Human Rights Adviser has been working with the UN Country Team in Sri Lanka since June 2004, advising and supporting the UN Resident Coordinator and UN agencies on strategies to protect human rights and build the capacity of national institutions and civil society to support the peace process. In response to the deteriorating human rights situation since December 2005, OHCHR has explored ways to reinforce its presence in the country, culminating with the High Commissioner's visit in October 2007. While the Government has not favoured an expansion of OHCHR's presence, the creation of a new Ministry for Human Rights and Disaster Management in 2006 presented new opportunities for OHCHR to intensify its country engagement. Up to two additional staff members will be deployed on a rotational basis to assist the senior Human Rights Adviser. Sri Lanka will be considered under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in 2008.
The primary focus of OHCHR's country engagement with Sri Lanka is to strengthen national capacity to monitor and respond to conflict-related human rights violations. This will involve building the capacity of national protection mechanisms, including the national Human Rights Commission and relevant government Ministries, the security forces, judiciary and civil society. OHCHR is also providing technical support to initiatives that address impunity for human rights violations and ensure effective witness protection, particularly the Commission of Inquiry and the International Independent Group of Eminent Persons. OHCHR is also working with its UN partners in implementing a joint programme on human rights arising from the 2008-2012 UNDAF. This includes working with the Government and other stakeholders on treaty body reporting and followup and engaging with the special procedures and the UPR mechanism.


It's #GivingTuesday season. That special time of year when many of us spend our days snacking on antacids and breathing into a paper bag. Good times!
I feel you. That was me about a year ago when I started to plan Duquesne University's first-ever Day of Giving. Planning these events can evoke feelings of uncertainty and anxiety – but it was worth it.
Many of you have experienced these months of promotion and stress. The result is thrilling. You see a Giving Day come together with an outpour of donations that come in from around the world. It's such a rush to see this avalanche of generosity and how much our institutions means to so many.
Here are five things I learned from my first Giving Day that you might want to incorporate into your game plan.
Build momentum on campus first.
I tried to generate as much excitement on campus first. You want to gain support for the effort with ambassadors before reaching out to donors. I ended up having more than 50 personal meetings. They ranged from school representatives and our young alumni council to office business managers and police officers. I introduced the Day of Giving concept to campus and asked for help. People appreciated the personal attention. I explained the important roles they could play. Momentum started to build. Soon the buzz spread off campus.
I needed a way to communicate to our ambassadors. We are all inundated with emails. Our marketing plan was social media heavy, so I decided to create a "Duquesne Day" Facebook group. It was a great way to keep people informed, but I never anticipated its biggest benefit: I asked the group members to invite others, who might be willing to help, to join. By the time the Day of Giving arrived, the group exceeded 500 members.
Many institutions ask alumni and friends to take a picture with their Day of Giving sign and post to social media. Does it actually lead to donations? Yes! One alumna from Atlanta contacted me after the Day of Giving. She said, after all the promotion she saw for the day, what made her finally decide to give was seeing a photo of a campus chef holding a sign. She said that proved to her the campus was in and she wanted to be in, too.
Launch your Senior Class Giving campaign on the same day.
The event was a great opportunity to work with our Senior Class Giving committee. Through the Day of Giving concept we educated them about the importance of philanthropy. We helped them develop social media content so that they could serve as ambassadors. Not only did many seniors become donors, but so did their parents.
Open the donation period early.
Even though it's a "Day" of Giving, we privately opened up the donation period the night before at 10 p.m. An email from our Vice President of University Advancement went out to our division. The email asked those who would be willing to make a gift to do so before midnight. When the site went live at midnight, potential donors saw we were already off and running.
Most importantly, if you are genuine and enthusiastic about your Giving Day, donors will recognize that. It will be a success. So put the antacid medications away and give the deep breathing exercises a rest. Save that energy for all those thank you notes you will have to write.
David Jakielo is an assistant director of annual giving at Duquesne University.


CINCINNATI (AP) — Ohio's Democratic U.S. senator, a potential 2020 presidential candidate, Wednesday challenged President Donald Trump to stop "pointing fingers" and take action to head off auto plant closings.
Sen. Sherrod Brown promoted legislation he introduced in August that would give customers a $3,500 discount on cars made in America and curtail tax breaks on profits from auto makers that move jobs overseas. He said he hoped to speak soon with the Republican president, as Brown and Ohio's Republican leaders are seeking ways to save the Lordstown plant near Youngstown.
Trump has threatened to slash General Motors subsidies and has criticized Brown since Detroit-based GM announced Monday that production of the Chevy Cruze would stop in March at the assembly plant that has some 1,500 workers left after losing 3,000 jobs within two years.
Trump told The Wall Street Journal that "Ohio wasn't properly represented by their Democrat senator, Senator Brown, because he didn't get the point across" to General Motors.
Brown told reporters he joins "a long line of people" that Trump points his finger at while not taking responsibility.
"I'll stand up for my record fighting for American workers against this president's, any day, on any issue," said Brown, who after his election this month to a third term said he is seriously considering a 2020 president run.
Brown said people in the Mahoning Valley area trusted Trump, so it's time for him to "live up to his promise" and urged him to support Brown's legislation, which has been referred to the Senate Finance Committee.


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what about the i-bonds. Do i read this correct? assuming a "managed" cpi-u of 2%, does this mean I get 2% per year with no principle risk?? very nice in a zirp world.
I could buy 1K a month so that after a year, I have something to withdrawl each month if I need the cash. I'm willing to lock the money in for a year to get 2%.
Message to TV Pundits - on use of the word "retard"
One origin of the word "Renegade"
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Over my 35 years of conveyancing, I have come to the realisation that although our role as conveyancers is fundamental to the seamless transition between buying and selling property, it is not our clients primary concern. Of course, people expect all the proper legal checks and processes to be given compete attention, but this is not their main concern. Whilst not ignoring all the legal formalities, we clearly understand that our job is not to make the process more complex than it need be.


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Difficulties navigating the quagmire of educational bureaucratic red tape has been cited as the main contributing factor to KAPLAN, the education arm of the Washington Post, deciding to pull out from its plans to establish a university in Adelaide.
Nationals Senator for New South Wales Fiona Nash has called on Federal Minister for Tertiary Education Chris Evans to introduce reform to youth allowance to ensure that people are properly determined to have worked enough to deem them independent.
The Australian Quality Assurance Agency (AUQA) has published its final audit report of the University of New South Wales (UNSW), finding that the institution had improved substantially over the recent years.
The Western Australian Government has opened the South West Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre aimed at training and building the workforce opportunities for the 12,300 working age Aboriginals living in the state's south-west.
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has called for an emergency intervention by the Commonwealth to help the 'ailing international education sector' when the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meets.
A new report from the OECD has found that the education reforms introduced by the Federal Government through the National Education Agreement have improved transparency and accountability of the school system, but significant work remains to generate improvements at the classroom level.
The Group of Eight (Go8) has opened applications for its 2012 European Fellowships that will be open to early career researchers from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Croatia, and, for the first time in the program's history, Russia.
Dr Carol Nicoll has been appointed Chief Commissioner of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). Dr Nicoll is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Learning and Teaching Council. She has held senior positions in the Commonwealth's Education Department and was also the Australian Minister-Counsellor for Education, Science and Training in Europe.
Shanghai's Jiao Tong University has published its annual Academic Ranking of World Universities (AWRU), finding that American and British universities continue to dominate global rankings of tertiary education quality.
The Deakin University Council has announced the reappointment of Chancellor, Mr David Morgan, for a third term and three senior appointments to the University Executive.
Australian Laureate Fellowships worth over $44 million have been awarded to 17 Australian and overseas researchers.
The Group of Eight universities have released a policy paper commenting on the Federal Government's Higher Education Support Act Amendment (Demand-Driven System and Other Measures) Bill, currently before Parliament, which will uncap the supply of Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) in universities, as recommended by the Bradley Review.


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News: Little Comets Release Special 10th Anniversary "Live" Recorded Vinyl
on September 17th, 2019 at 18:52
Of the Debut Album "In Search Of Elusive Little Comets" & Autumn UK Tour Including A Date At The Wedgewood Rooms In Portsmouth
With a very important anniversary to celebrate, Little Comets have announced an autumn UK tour. It's 10 years since the recording of the bandís spectacular debut album ëIn Search of Elusive Little Cometsí and the band will be treating their Midlands fans to a nostalgia-fuelled set featuring songs from both the past and the present.As part of the celebrations, Little Comets, consisting of Tyneside brothers Rob and Mickey Coles plus another Geordie native, Matt Hall, have just recorded a brand-new live version of their debut album at Liverpoolís Motor Museum and it will now be available on vinyl for the very first time. Housed in an exclusive double-gated sleeve, each limited-edition record will feature photos and other special snippets from the past.
"A lot of people have asked us for a vinyl copy of our first album, but our old label wouldnít get any copies pressed so we decided to do it ourselves." says lead singer, Rob. "It was a great experience re-recording the songs that helped us become the band we are today. It was also pretty emotional and brought back lots of fantastic memories!" The "In Search of Elusive Little Comets" vinyl can be ordered from the band's shop here.
25th LIVERPOOL Arts Club
26th CARLISLE Brickyard
27th DUNFERMLINE P J Molloys
28th GLASGOW King Tuts
30th LEEDS Wardrobe
31st BIRMINGHAM O2 Academy2
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13th LONDON Scala
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17th MANCHESTER Gorilla
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Fidelity National Financial finalizes acquisition of majority stake in Title Guaranty of Hawaii
August 31, 2017 /in Uncategorized /by Lindsay
Fidelity National Financial, the title insurance giant, announced Thursday that it closed on its previously announced acquisition of a majority ownership stake in Title Guaranty of Hawaii, the oldest title insurance company in the state of Hawaii.
Source: HousingWire Magazine
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Stewart adds former Nationstar EVP David Hisey as chief financial officer
Stewart Information Services, a real estate services company, announced this week that it added David Hisey as the company's new chief financial officer. Hisey will also serve as Stewart's secretary and treasurer. Hisey previously worked at Nationstar Mortgage, serving as the nonbank's executive vice president, chief strategy and external affairs officer until June 2015.
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MBA: The cost to produce a mortgage falls closer to historic lows
After a strong 2016, independent mortgage banks and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks recorded a slow start to the year. However, following seasonal norms, business started to pick up moving into the busy spring home buying season, the Mortgage Bankers Association latest Quarterly Mortgage Bankers Performance report found. On the positive side, this new report shows a shift in the recent rise of total loan production expenses.
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Houston's vacant apartments could house Hurricane Harvey victims
Flood waters swept through Houston this week, displacing thousands of residents, destroying homes and causing record-breaking damage. But despite the displacement of families in the area, one expert explains the cities vacant apartments could be the solution to the problem.
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Former senior execs at FHLB Dallas indicted for defrauding bank of $1.2 million
The former CEO, CIO, and CFO of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas stand accused of defrauding the bank out of more than $1.2 million by allegedly seeking reimbursement for a number of lavish personal trips taken under the guise of business travel.
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Mortgage risk increases come to a halt after 7 months
Mortgage risk for defects and fraud halted in its downward trend in July for the first time after seven months of increases. First American explained one month does not create a trend, so it will be important to see if the market reached a turning point in the long-run trend of increasing defect risk.
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NYDFS cybersecurity rules now in effect for financial institutions
The New York Department of Financial Services reminded financial institutions that the first compliance date of New York's cybersecurity regulation was on Aug. 28. Financial institutions have had since the start of the year to implement the cybersecurity regulations that are intended to keep financial institutions and their customers safe.
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Wells Fargo scandal deepens: Bank reveals up to 1.4 million more fake accounts
An internal investigation at Wells Fargo revealed that the bank's fake account scandal is a much larger issue than anyone thought. Nearly a year ago, the bank was fined $185 million for 5,000 of the bank's former employees opening as many as 2.1 million accounts without authorization in order to get sales bonuses. As it turns out, the number of potentially fake accounts was actually 3.5 million – 1.4 million more than first thought.
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Pending home sales decrease slightly in July
Pending home sales decreased slightly in July, marking the fourth monthly decrease in the past five months and the third annual decrease in the past four months. But the National Association of Realtors explained this drop is not due to the lack of housing demand.
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Speculation rises as CFPB Director Cordray fails to shut down Ohio governor rumors
Speculation around the intentions of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray to run for Ohio governor are reaching a boiling point after he chose not to deny the claims in a response letter to Financial Services Chair Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas. Rather than extinguish all industry rumors, the response letter once again left the industry wondering.
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Agent Disclosures and "Reasonable Diligence" – Lawsuit that Started it All
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