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How quickly can Mbappe reach the level of Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar?
The summer transfer window is now in full swing, and the main transfer news of the season is the signing of the Brazilian star. The transfer of the player is a good opportunity for the club to strengthen the position of the team and to get a new player who can help the team in the long run.
The transfer of Mbappé is a great success of the club. The player has already shown his maximum in the national team, and he is also one of the main stars of the French championship. The club has signed the player for a very reasonable price, which is a very good sign for the team.
In addition, the club has also signed a number of young players, which will help the club in the future. The main player of the new team is the young player of Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappey. The young player has a lot of potential, and it is easy to see that he is ready to become a main star of the Parisian team. The team is ready for the transfer of a new star, and now it is very important to strengthen this position.
The club is also very active in the transfer market, and this is a sign that the team is not going to stop at the transfer. It is also important for the Parisians to strengthen their defense, and Mbappes arrival will help them to do this.
What are the main advantages of the Mbappés transfer?
The main advantage of the transfer is that the club can now get a good player for very affordable price. The price of the contract is also quite low, which means that the player will be able to sign a contract for a long time.
Another advantage of this transfer is the fact that the transfer will allow the club not to miss a single match of the national championship. This will be very important for them, as the club will not have the opportunity to play in the Champions League, which was a priority of the management.
However, the main advantage is that now the club is able to get an excellent player for such a low price. This is a clear sign that now it's more important to focus on the main goal of the football season: to get into the Champions league.
Will the club be able not to finish in the top 4?
Of course, the team will not be able finish in top 4, but this doesn't mean that the management doesn"t have a lot to do. The players have to improve the team' performance in the matches against the weaker teams, and also to strengthen its defense.
Now, the management has to make a decision on the transfer that will help it to get to the Champions club. Mbappè is a player who is able not only to help the Paris Saint Germain, but also to become one of leaders of the championship.
You can always follow the Mbapè' transfer on the website of sports statistics. The information is updated in real time, and you will always get the latest news from the world of the sports.
Who is the main favorite of the Champions?
This season, the Champions are very strong, and there are a lot more chances for the teams to win the title. The Champions are not just the best teams, but they are also the strongest in the world.
Of the main favorites of the tournament, the Paris team is one of them. The Parisians have a good lineup, and they have the experience of playing in the European cups. The coach of the squad, Thomas Tuchel, has also been working with the team for several years, and his experience will be a great help to the team to get the victory in the tournament.
This is why the Paris club is one the main contenders for the title of the strongest club in Europe. The other teams are:
* Barcelona;
* Real Madrid;
* Bayern;
* Juventus;
It is easy now to follow the Champions on the sports statistics website, as it is always updated and full of information.
Where can you find the latest information from the Champions tournament?
Now the Champions is very popular, and many fans from all over the world are following the tournament in real live. The fans can follow the matches of the champion on the site of sports information, where the data is updated live.
There is a lot going on in the match, and today the Paris St Germain has a good chance to win. The squad of the coach Tuchel is very strong and has a great lineup. The French team has a very strong bench, and its players are ready to play almost any position. This allows the team not to waste time and to be at the top of the standings.
Besides, the coach of Paris has also chosen the right players for the match. The most important players of the game are: Aubameyang, Aubamehin, and Neyar. The trio of players is able, together with the others, to create the best attack in the history of the competition.
All the information on the Champions will be available to you on the platform of sports data. The data is regularly updated, and all the fans can always find the information they are interested in.
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Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and risk of pancreatic cancer
Edyta Olakowska1, Marek Olakowski2
Department of Physiology, Medyków 18, 40-752 Katowice, Poland
Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common cancer of the exocrine part of the pancreas with poor prognosis. Up to 85% of PDAC patients are diagnosed with diabetes or hyperglycaemia at the time of diagnosis indicating that impaired glucose homeostasis is a common event in this cancer. A mechanism of association between PDAC and diabetes is very complex and still not fully understood. Currently, the various classes of anti-diabetic drugs are used in diabetes treatment. It is possible that specific types of anti-diabetic drugs for diabetes may have different impacts on pancreatic cancer development. Moreover, the intriguing question of whether diabetes can facilitate PDAC development remains unanswered. This paper presents the results of recent studies on the effect of the anti-diabetic treatment used on pancreatic cancer risk in diabetic patients.
pancreatic cancer; type 2 diabetes mellitus; anti-diabetic medication; pancreatic cancer risk
anti-diabetic medication
pancreatic cancer risk
Edyta Olakowska
Marek Olakowski
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Now, personally, I'm not a big fan of the designer breeds, as in many cases people will purchase purebred Golden Retrievers and Poodles and breed them, calling the puppies Goldendoodles. But, this is not the case, as you will not get an even ratio of dogs that have the same characteristics. The results from this breeding will be of some pups appearing more golden retriever, and the rest appearing more poodle. In the scenario, this breeding did not result in the desired designer breed result. It resulted in a mix breed litter. Whitney,I know this was written a number of years ago, but after recently getting a goldendoodle and seeing your comments telling people to just go to the pound to get a mix if you want a mix I think its just rude and untrue!if you go back and look at the history of purebred dogs, where did they come from?Many of them were intentional cross breeds . a designer dog of their day if you will?What is a goldendoodle?An intentional cross breed to get a desired result. Thank you. 'nuff said. Some of us want a mix breed that has the benefits of a poodle and retrieve, the lower chance of problems from a mix breed, and from a reputable breeder, enabling us to look at the history of the parents so we can estimate the chance of genetic disease or other problems carried through. Just going to the pound to get any old mix breed dog is not the same, you shouldn't be so ignorant to truly think it is.
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Vienna funds eTaxis with seven million euros
Posted on 12/12/2022 12/12/2022 by Angela Muth
The City of Vienna and the Vienna Chamber of Commerce are launching a new joint funding programme for the electrification of the e-taxi fleet next year.
The City of Vienna and the Vienna Chamber of Commerce are jointly promoting environmentally friendly forms of mobility. An important component in Vienna's mobility mix is the so-called passenger transport with motor vehicles, i.e. taxis. From 2025, only vehicles with CO2-free drives will be registered as Viennese taxis. The City of Vienna and the Vienna Chamber of Commerce are supporting this transformation with a new funding scheme. The new e-taxi subsidy will be decided in the December committees and can be applied for from 1.1.2023. In total, the City of Vienna will provide seven million euros for this purpose, thus initiating an important goal of the Progressive Coalition. WK Wien will handle the funding.
"Vienna is a city of short distances and taxis are an important complement to public transport. Since we are also concerned with the issue of climate protection in the city and above all motorised transport is one of the biggest CO2 polluters in Vienna, we are implementing an important measure to support the switch to environmentally friendly e-mobility with the new e-taxi funding totalling 7 million euros. With this funding programme, the City of Vienna shows that we recognise the challenges in the field of mobility, provide incentives and also offer economic support for companies,"
says Peter Hanke, City Councillor for Economic Affairs.
Effective and targeted
"Taxis are an indispensable part of passenger transport in our city and are indispensable for many people. At the same time, it is important to significantly reduce emissions here as well. However, the conversion of Vienna's taxi fleet to electric operation is a major challenge for many companies. With the new e-taxi funding, we are supporting businesses in this very effectively and in a targeted manner,"
says Walter Ruck, President of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce.
"With the greening measure that only new licences for e-taxis will be issued from 2025 onwards, we are taking a further step towards a climate-neutral Vienna 2040. With the e-taxi funding and the recently decided 90 percent reduction of parking fees for e-car sharing providers, we are once again proving that mobility and environmental protection can very well go hand in hand,"
says NEOS Vienna economic spokesman Markus Ornig.
Driving performance is promoted
The new e-taxi funding supports the driving performance and not the purchase of the vehicles to ensure that the e-taxis are also used and CO2 emissions are thus reduced. Vienna continues to focus primarily on the environmentally friendly mobility mix including public transport, cycling and walking. The subsidy amounts to five euros for each hour of operation of an e-taxi with passengers. The funding amount is capped at 10,000 euros per e-taxi. Up to 15 e-taxis per company are eligible for funding. This is intended to ensure that upcoming new investments in the vehicle fleet flow into locally sustainable e-mobility before 2025.
Innovative technology for the taxi industry
At the heart of the "e-Taxi Austria" project is the charging infrastructure: instead of plugging the e-car into the charging point with a cable, the vehicle, equipped with a so-called connector on the underbody, is connected to a charging plate at the taxi rank at the push of a button. With this automated charging directly at the taxi stands, the e-taxis are automatically charged without having to leave the vehicle or visit an e-charging station. This will equip eight taxi ranks and 50 vehicles in Vienna. If a company participates in the "eTaxi Austria" project, the subsidy increases to six euros per e-operating hour and a maximum subsidy of 12,000 euros per e-taxi.
Apply from 1 January 2023
The new e-taxi subsidy can be applied for from 1 January 2023 via the website of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce at the following link:
www.wko.at/wien/etaxi
The details and exact funding conditions will be available there from 23 December.
What can eTaxi Austria achieve in cities? →


Are you ready to see a wonderful Broadway show performed by talented individuals? If so, then New York is the place to go for every classic and modern Broadway performance you could ever want. You'll want to look as good as possible while you visit the theater, so it's a good idea to get a gown or a black tie rental nyc ensemble. If you don't know what show to see yet, here's a quick overview of some of the most popular Broadway shows.
Simba is a young lion that lost his father, the king of everything the light touches, at a tender age. His evil uncle has taken over the kingdom, leading to famine throughout the lands. Will Simba be able to claim his throne and restore order to the land?
A young girl has been coached by a mysterious voice for most of her life, giving her extraordinary singing talent. But when her childhood love returns, she is taken on a whirlwind adventure as the Phantom attempts to keep her and the opera to himself.
Disney's popular film, Frozen, is brought to the Broadway stage in this rendition of Elsa and Anna's journey to end the snowstorm triggered by Elsa's emotions. Watch as Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven explore the snowy tundra and help Elsa discover her true power.
Cady Heron is new to how high school works, but she's determined to figure it out and make it better. With the help of two unlikely friends, she plots to take down Regina George and her clique of mean girls. Will she succeed, or will she end up becoming her own enemy?
All of these shows may be playing at a theater near you, so get out, explore, and watch a Broadway show in style.


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The Grounds of Faith
"The Lord Jesus Christ" was the theme of a series of addresses at a week-end Gathering arranged by the Watford Christadelphian Ecclesia at Easter, 1967. Consideration of various aspects of the name and titles of our Lord led up to an address on "The Grounds of Faith" which by common consent was felt to be so apt for present needs in the Christadelphian Brotherhood - so relevant in its analysis of dangers and so powerful in its positive assurance-that there was a general desire that it should be made widely available.
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Tour officials hampered by UK tax rules
LONDON (AP) — European Tour officials are in talks with the British government to change tax rules which could deter leading golfers from playing in the Ryder Cup in October. "These tax rules are discouraging leading sportsmen and sportswomen from competition in Britain," Mitchell Platts, the tour's director of public relations corporate affairs, said Tuesday. Players competing in the match between Europe and the United States at Celtic Manor, Wales, could be affected by recent rules issued by the customs and revenue agency, known as HMRC. The agency can now tax foreign athletes not just on prize money earned but on sponsorship and endorsements connected to performances in Britain. Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is among the athletes who have opted against competing in certain British events because of the rules implemented after HMRC won a landmark case four years ago against American tennis star Andre Agassi. Endorsement payments subsequently were liable for tax. Non-British players competing in the Ryder Cup — from other European companies and the U.S. — would be harder hit since they receive no prize money from the event, and with just two months left before the match, the European Tour said it was concerned. "Our aim is to attract the best players to provide the best entertainment for our audiences in the U.K. This tax rule is seriously hampering our efforts," Platts said. "Discussions continue to take place with the HMRC and these discussions include the Ryder Cup." The Ryder Cup could yet be made exempt from the new rules, as the Olympic Games are. Next year's Champions League final at Wembley was also accorded similar status in March but only after the stadium had lost out on a bid to host last season's final because of tax issues. Bolt, the Olympic and world champion in the 100 and 200 meters, said he would not be competing at the Crystal Palace meet this weekend because of the tax rules, which also are known to limit Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia's appearances in Britain. Agassi was ordered in 2006 to pay tax on a portion of cash paid to him by Nike and Head because he endorsed their products at Wimbledon and other events in Britain. In the wake of that case, HMRC is now able to claim tax on a proportion of an athlete's worldwide endorsements earnings. So if 50 percent of an athlete's events are in Britain, 50 percent of their global endorsement earnings can be taxed. Britain's Lawn Tennis Association also expressed concern, saying the rules "may act as a disincentive for world class — and emerging world class — sportsmen and women coming to compete here." HMRC defended the rules, saying the U.S., Australia and South Africa operate similar systems and that foreign residents in more than 100 countries can claim tax relief under double taxation agreements. "It is only right that where someone comes to work in the U.K. and receives an income, that tax is paid on that income, where it is due," the agency said. "Only the money the sports star earns in the U.K. that is connected to their performances in the U.K. is taxed."


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Disney Movies Anywhere is available on the web and as an app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.
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Disney•Pixar's New Film "Inside Out" Opens This Weekend
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Hidden Mickeys
Deep within the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World lies your opportunity to battle evil and save the galaxy. Galactic Hero Buzz Lightyear, from the Disney-Pixar hit Toy Story movies, is recruiting Junior Rangers to protect the universe from Evil Emperor Zurg. Recruits should make their way directly to Tomorrowland to join up, or at least to grab a FastPass.
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It's Time to Get Brave! A Review of the Newest Film from Pixar
A few months ago I had the unique opportunity of visiting Pixar Studios to get a sneak peek of their latest movie Brave, which is their 13th animated feature. The movie was not yet completed but we were able to watch the first 30 minutes. From the very start of the film, I was gripped and when the lights came on I was so disappointed!
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Disney's Art of Animation Resort officially opened to the public last week with guest being able to stay in the Finding Nemo section. Disney's newest resort is adjacent to Pop Century, but will have it's own bus transportation in addition to featuring 1,120 family suites that will sleep up to 6.


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As it wraps up its second year, the connector program of the Western Regional Enterprise Network continues to make connections, linking business and community leaders with people who are looking for work opportunities.
An event in Yarmouth on March 13 was a chance to recognize the program's connectors.
Held at the Cineplex Cinemas, the lunchtime event also included the screening of two new videos promoting the connector program, one from the perspective of connectors, the other from the perspective of "connectees," said Branda LaGrandeur, manager of the Western REN's connector program.
Over the western connector program's two-year history, she said, the number of "connectees" – or job seekers – has reached 87 while the number of connectors is up to 98.
They may be underemployed locals – people who perhaps have a degree but aren't working – or they could be "boomerangers," folks from here who left the region for work and who have returned.
"What they have in common is that they are all skilled, positive, hopeful and looking to build a career and a life in our western region," LaGrandeur said.
Connectors are business and community leaders, often employers.
The Western REN's connector program is one of five such programs in the province.


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Phnom Penh and around Travel Guide
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Phnom Penh is the charming capital city of Cambodia. This captivating and vibrant city has undeniable charm, with its roadsides teeming with street food stalls and colourful, bustling markets. Situated in a virtually flat area at the confluence of the Tonle Sap, Bassac and Mekong rivers, the compact city hasn't yet been overwhelmed by the towering high-rise developments that blight neighbouring Southeast Asian capitals.
Brief history of Phnom Pehn
Places to go in Phnom Penh
Top things to do in Phnom Penh
Accommodation in Phnom Penh
Eating in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh drinking and nightlife
Arts, culture and entertainment in Phnom Penh
Shopping in Phnom Penh
Safety in Phnom Penh
Around Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh's travel highlights include the thriving art scene, culinary experiences and stunning examples of architecture. The walkable riverfront is lined with parks, restaurants and bars, and you'll also discover the ornate Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda here. Phnom Penh has a French colonial heritage, and the French influence is evident in the open-fronted shophouses lining the streets and several monuments.
For many visitors, Phnom Penh is a transit stop before hopping on to Siem Reap and Angkor, Sihanoukville or to the Vietnamese border crossings at Bavet and Chau Doc. But there are plenty of reasons to linger in the city. The capital has the best shopping in the country, with a vast selection of souvenirs and crafts, and an excellent range of cuisines in its many restaurants. There are also several rewarding day-trips from the capital out into the surrounding countryside.
In 1432, Phnom Penh began its first stint as a capital when King Ponhea Yat fled from Angkor and the invading Siamese. He set up a Royal Palace and founded five monasteries. Wat Botum, Wat Koh, Wat Langka, Wat Ounalom and Wat Phnom - all of which survive today.
19th century - The Vietnamese assumed control over Cambodia, and there were continued power struggles between the Thais and Vietnamese. In 1863, King Norodom signed a treaty for Cambodia to become a French protectorate. Hyun de Verneville started to create a chic colonial town, building roads, law courts, banks and schools.
1954 - Phnom Penh gained independence from the French, and an educated middle class began to gain prominence. Cafe society began to blossom, cinemas and theatres thrived.
1970 - Lon Nol's forces fought a civil war against the Khmer Rouge. As the city came under siege, food became scarce.
1975 - In April 1975, the Khmer Rouge forces marched into Phnom Penh and instituted a brutal regime to eradicate all perceived opposition. The Khmer Rouge defined the darkest period in Phnom Penh's history. They were led by French-educated Saloth Sar, subsequently known as Pol Pot. He ordered the mass extermination of intellectuals, teachers, writers, educated people and their families. Even wearing glasses was considered a crime. Soldiers ordered the rest of the population out of the capital to work as peasants on the land. The Khmer Rouge killed between one and three million people.
1979 - With Vietnamese entry into Phnom Penh both original inhabitants and new settlers began to arrive. The Khmer Rouge fled to the jungle near the Thai border.
1989 - The Vietnamese withdrew from Cambodia. The UN subsequently took charge. Later the country became flooded with highly paid UNTAC forces, and the city started to boom again. Hotels, restaurants and bars sprang up to keep the troops entertained.
Today the city is repairing the dereliction caused decades ago; roads are much improved, electricity is reliable, and the charming colonial buildings are being restored. In this Phnom Penh guide, learn more about the vibrant culture visitors can expect today.
Riverside - Sisowath Quay and around
Sisowath Quay is a real tourist hub. Sisowath Quay runs north and south of the centre, and it is lined with tall palms on one side, and bars, cafés and restaurants on the other. It is always lively, and in the evening it is the city's social centre. You'll discover food vendors and an atmospheric night market at the northern end by the tourist docks. Here, numerous boat companies offer sunset cruises along the Tonle Sap, or boats can be rented along the shore.
The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
Set back from the riverbank on Sothearos Boulevard, stands the Royal Palace and adjacent Silver Pagoda. Arguably the most impressive of the city's attractions, The Royal Palace is well worth a visit for its classic Khmer architecture, its ornate gilding and its tranquil French landscaped gardens. The Silver Pagoda is also well known for its elaborate silver-tiled floor and priceless Buddha statues.
Boeung Keng Kang (BKK)
Boeung Keng Kang, or BKK, is a neighbourhood that's popular with ex-pats and it's also home to an increasing number of stylish hotels, bars and restaurants. It's located south of the Independence Monument. Here you'll find embassies and UN and NGO offices.
Wat Botum Park and around
The peaceful Wat Botum Park gets its name from the adjacent temple. At the park, you'll find the Cambodian-Vietnamese Friendship Monument, with massive sandstone figures of a Khmer woman holding a baby, flanked by two armed Vietnamese liberation soldiers. It commemorates the Vietnamese liberation of Phnom Penh from the Khmer Rouge in January 1979.
During the colonial era, Wat Phnom was at the heart of the French Quarter, and its leafy boulevards were graced by several delightful colonial buildings. These included the main post office, the National Library, Raffles Hotel Le Royal and the rather grand train station. Many of these survive today, and the area is worth exploring to get a taste of their historic grandeur. In the northeast of the city, set back just a few hundred metres from the riverfront, the imposing white chedi of Wat Phnom sits atop the hill that gave the city its name. This spot draws crowds, especially at weekends.
Central Phnom Penh and Psar Thmei
The centre of Phnom Penh is home to the art-deco inspired Psar Thmei market. Browse the Central market for electronics, jewellery, clothing, souvenirs, and more. It's also a short walking distance from the Sorya Mall which house many shops, a food court and Starbucks.
Here are some of the highlights and the top things to do in Phnom Penh:
The Royal PalaceThe golden spires, landscaped gardens and Silver Pagoda make up the capital's most appealing sight.
The National MuseumSituated just north of the Royal Palace on Street 13, Its four galleries are set around a tranquil courtyard. The galleries shelter an impressive array of relics, art and sculpture. It covers Cambodian history from to the present day. A highlight includes a mythical sandstone bird that stands over two metres high.
Toul Sleng Genocide MuseumThe Toul Svay Prey Secondary School in a quiet Phnom Penh neighbourhood was transformed into a prison and interrogation centre when the Khmer Rouge had their reign of terror. An estimated twenty thousand victims were imprisoned in Security Prison 21 or S21. If you visit, you will begin to get a scale of the suffering endured by the Cambodian people.
Choeung EkChoeung Ek is one of many killing fields in Cambodia, and a visit here is a very sobering experience. The killing fields feature a memorial temple containing thousands of human skulls. It was here that the bodies of 8985 people, victims of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge were exhumed from 86 mass graves. The area is best visited with a guide.
Wat PhnomWat Phnom is situated atop the city's only hill at the northern end of Norodom Boulevard. It was founded by a local widow named Daun Penh in 1373. Today, many people come here to pray for good luck. The temple is open daily to foreign visitors from 8 am to 5 pm.
The Central MarketThe airy and bright Central Market is also called Psar Thmei. You can expect to barter with savvy vendors here. You can find electronic goods, clothes, jewellery and more.
The Russian MarketIt's is called the Russian market because all of its goods used to come from Russia. The country provided aid to Cambodia during the Vietnamese occupation. This market remains the place to buy textiles, antiques, silver and even motorbike parts. At the south end of the market, you'll find vendors selling silver jewellery, handicrafts and piles of multicoloured silks.
Mekong CruiseBoats can be hired for a late afternoon cruise with their captain on the Mekong. You can sip on a beer and watch the sun come down behind the Royal Palace.
Wat OunalomWat Ounalom is one of Phnom Penh's oldest and most important pagodas - it dates back to the reign of Ponhea Yat in the fifteenth century. Within the chedi, there are four sanctuaries. The one facing east has a fine bronze Buddha.
If you're considering where to stay in Phnom Penh, you'll find a range of accommodation to suit all budgets and tastes. You can choose from budget, mid-range and luxury options.
At the luxury end you could opt to stay in the historic Raffles Hotel Le Royal, rooms are restored to reflect a blend of Art Deco, Khmer and French colonial architecture. There are many choices of where to stay in Phnom Penh, including a range of charming accommodation on the Sisowath Quay. If you stay here, you'll be just a short stroll from the Royal Palace and many other attractions. If you are looking for a backpacker vibe, you can find it in central Phnom Penh and the BKK neighbourhood.
Backpackers could try a dorm at the Happy Backpackers starting from as little as five US dollars per night. In Boeung Keng Kang you'll find the flashpacker hostel Mad Monkey. It has a reputation for a party pool, chill out areas and lively bar and restaurant. BKK is also a good choice for stylish bars and restaurants, and it's nearby the independence monument.
Phnom Penh is filled with Cambodian culinary delights. There are a plethora of street stalls where you can fill up on noodle dishes, filled baguettes and fruit shakes. You can also find a good selection of street food vendors at the riverside and night market.
The bustling riverfront and Sisowath Quay are lined with cafés, restaurants and bars serving cuisine from all over the world. Boeung Keng Kang is also packed with swish cafes, restaurants and bars. The restaurants are reasonably priced, and many visitors end up lingering in Phnom Penh for the restaurant scene.
For most Khmers, nightlife centres around an early evening meal out, followed by a burst of karaoke. You can find plenty of karaoke restaurants around town. Most bars and restaurants promote daily happy hours, from late afternoon to well after sunset. Boeung Keng Kang has a more upmarket vibe, and you'll also find atmospheric bars in Bassac Lane. If you want a lively drink and to meet fellow backpackers try the Top Banana bar.
The streets surrounding the Russian market also have a selection of cocktail bars and fun bars that host live music, open-mic and comedy nights.
The Khmer Rouge banned Cambodia's traditional arts and culture, but since then it has seen a revival. The Chaktomuk Theatre in Phnom Penh hosts several musical performances, and Sovanna Phum (meaning Golden Era) is an independent Khmer association focussed on the performing arts in Cambodia.
Performances include folk and classical dance, mask theatre, music, circus performances and shadow puppetry. There are performances at the theatre every Friday and Saturday night.
The theatres of Phnom Penh also play host to the Cambodian International Film Festival. The Meta House promotes the development of contemporary Cambodian art.
Phnom Penh also has a volunteer cinema called the flicks which has comfy sofas and popcorn and shows a variety of Western and Cambodian films.
Phnom Penh has several lively and colourful markets to visit. Here you can shop for clothes and souvenirs to your heart's content, but you may not have time to visit all of the markets. Try the Russian market, which is at the southern end of town; it has an array of jewellery, gems, ethical crafts, food, Khmer souvenirs and more. The markets are liveliest in the morning, and things wind down by 5 pm. From 5 pm you can visit the night market down by the riverside. It has a mixture of clothes and food. There are also several shopping malls around the city.
Try Tree-lined St 240 for boutique shops, mainly selling clothes and homewares, and almost all with an ethical slant. They are open daily from 8 am–8 pm. Numerous NGOs and other organisations have shops and outlets that directly help street children, women at risk, the disabled and other disadvantaged groups. The Daughters of Cambodia in Sisowath Quay is one such boutique selling interesting jewellery and accessories. The shop is run by women who have been rescued from the sex trafficking industry and the profits go toward saving other victims. You can sponsor a girl and donate directly to the foundation.
It's best to be extra vigilant when travelling at night. There are instances of robberies and bags being snatched from tourists walking around key tourist areas, including the riverfront and Central Market. Moto riders have also fallen prey to bag snatchers. Keep your bag well out of sight and consider wearing a money belt to stay safe. Phnom Penh is safe to travel in, but gun crime is a regular occurrence. Crime usually reaches a peak at festival times and Khmer New Year. Find out more about safety in the latest travel advice for Cambodia.
There are many things to do in Phnom Penh itself, but the surrounding area is also worth exploring.
Chroy Chung Va peninsula
Just a short journey from Phnom Penh you'll find a landscape of rice paddies and sugar palms. The Chroy Chung Va peninsula is at the tip of land facing the city at the confluence of the Tonle Sap and Mekong River. It's home to a collection of small villages that feel a long way from the bustle of the city.
Koh Dach
Koh Dach is reached by a short ferry trip from Phnom Penh. It's a lush green island in the Mekong. The inhabitants weave silk and grow a wide variety of produce.
Kien Svay & Wat Champuk Ka-Ek
Kien Svay is east of town along National Route 1. Get away from the bustle of the city and have a riverside lunch in a local village. Wat Champuk Ka-Ek has a collection on 10000 Buddhas.
Oudong & Lovek
Oudong is the old capital of Phnom Penh. The area is dotted with the history of various Kings, stupas and shrines. Combine it with a trip to Lovek, which was also the nation's capital in the 16th century.
The legend of Lovek
When Lovek was capital, it was said to house two statues of Preah Ko and Preah Kaew that contained sacred texts, written in gold, recording "all the knowledge and wisdom in the world". During one of the periodic conflicts between the Thai and Khmer, the Thai army was encamped outside Lovek, which it had repeatedly failed to capture, and was about to make its seasonal retreat in advance of the rains.
The story goes that the Thai fired a cannon loaded with silver coins into the bamboo thickets that afforded the city some natural protection. During the rainy season, the Khmer gradually cleared the bamboo in their search for the coins, such that the Thai were easily able to capture the city in the following dry season. Removing the statues to Ayutthaya, the Thai were able to read the sacred texts and so became more knowledgeable than the Khmer. The legend has it that the statues are still hidden in Bangkok and that when they are returned to Cambodia the country will once again have ascendancy over Thailand.
Choeung Ek
Choeung Ek is just twelve kilometres south of Phnom Penh. The memorial at Choeung Ek now contains the remains of over 8000 bodies exhumed in 1980 when the killing field burial pits were excavated. Anecdotal estimates suggest that more than 17,000 people may have been slaughtered here. An excellent audio guide leads you around the site, stopping at various key points and finishing up at the memorial stupa. It includes harrowing commentary from victims and a former Khmer Rouge guard.
Tonle Bati
35km south of Phnom Penh, peaceful Tonle Bati is set on the banks of the Bati River in a well-tended grove of coconut and mango trees, where you can swim and picnic as well as seeing the two small but appealing temples. You will be met immediately by a gaggle of young girls selling flowers, who will most likely follow you around until you leave, even if you're adamant about not buying.
Phnom Chisor
Further south, you can find spectacular views from the ancient hilltop temple of Phnom Chisor. Built early in the eleventh century by Suryavarman I and once a site of some significance, the temples houses one of four sacred linga installed by the king in temples at the boundaries of his kingdom. There's a modern pagoda at the summit and a burgeoning number of sanctuaries scattered about. You could combine this as a day trip to also visit Phnom Tamao. It's Cambodia's only state-run zoo and wildlife rescue centre.
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Cookie Monster eats 9 cookies every time, but only if there are at least 9 left.
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FTAC: A Brief Encouragement for Hindu and Islamic Civilizations
Posted by commart in 21st Century Feudal, A Little Wisdom, Conflict - Culture - Language - Psychology, FTAC - From The Awesome Conversation, Philology, Political Spychology
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. . . in 12th Century Hungary, laws designed by Christians to discriminate against Jews were upon activation applied equally to Muslims (ref.: Rafael Patai, _The Jews of Hungary_).
What may be important for this group is differentiating between feudal and medieval political modes, much including attitudes and beliefs about religion and about ourselves, and modern political and spiritual possibilities.
At this point — right now — Muslims have become themselves first in the path of Islamic extremists. That's something to think about when both demonizing Islam, which in its strict inception would seem to go against the grain of humanity, and ennobling its victims. The medieval world — and the feudal politics of clans, families, and tribes through the ages — has been a bloody business. As much has been part of our humanity, and we're stuck with it, but we can transform too and produce less anger, less grievance, less horror in the world.


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Search is on for top apprentices – Local News – Northumberland Gazette
http://m.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/local-news/search-is-on-for-top-apprentices-1-4440271
Search is on for top apprentices
THE search is now on to find the country's top apprenticeship and training champions, as the National Training Awards and National Apprenticeship Awards join forces for the first time.
Both awards, which are run by the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS), are now open for entries to compete to be named 'the best of the best' on a regional and national level.
John Hayes, Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning Minister, said: "These joint awards offer a great platform for young people and employers to gain recognition not just for excelling in their chosen field, but for playing a leading part in that vital process."
To enter both the National Apprenticeship Awards and/or the National Training Awards visit apprenticeships.org.uk/awards Entries close on Friday, May 25.
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Oktay Candemir & Ahmet Altan
On 7 September, Turkish police arrested Oktay Candemir at his home in the eastern city of Van and confiscated his computer and personal archive. Candemir is a freelance journalist who writes columns for the pro-Kurdish news website Nupel. According to the Media and Legal Studies Association (MLSA), a local free expression group, Candemir was released the following day, having been charged with 'insulting the memory of a dead person' under Article 130 of the Turkish Penal Code. He has also been banned from travelling overseas and is required to sign in regularly at a police station while his case is pending. If convicted, Candemir faces up to two years in prison. At the time of writing, no trial date has been set.
The insult charge stems from a satirical tweet that Candemir posted on his Twitter account on 3 September, in which he mocked a historical drama series produced by state broadcaster TRT. The authorities allege that the tweet insulted Sultan Ertuğrul Ghazi, father of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman dynasty, who died around 1280. Candemir has almost eight thousand followers and frequently posts links to his reports and commentary on social media.
According to MLSA, Candemir told the court that he did not intend to insult a historical figure but was just making fun of the series. Candemir's lawyer, Deniz Yıldız, claims that the insult offence is only actionable if a relative of the deceased person files a complaint and that no one has done so. As he left the court, Candemir said that he believed the charge was an attempt to 'make journalists feel under pressure and take a step back'. In his eighteen years of reporting, Candemir has been repeatedly targeted by the Turkish security authorities. While he has been acquitted in several lawsuits, other cases against him continue.
'The last thing that Turkey – long one of the world's leading jailers of the press – needs is new ways to bully and jail journalists,' Carlos Martinez de la Serna, programme director of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), commented. He has urged the Turkish authorities to return Candemir's computer and archive and to drop the 'absurd charge against him'. CPJ claims that journalists in Turkey often struggle to get confiscated property returned by the police, and sometimes don't get it back at all.
Meanwhile, Ahmet Altan (LR, April 2018), a prominent novelist and journalist and formerly editor-in-chief of Taraf, a liberal daily newspaper, remains behind bars. He was arrested together with his brother Mehmet, a professor of economics at Istanbul University, and veteran journalist and commentator Nazlı Ilıcak in 2016. They were accused of giving subliminal messages on a television panel show broadcast the night before the attempted coup of 15 July 2016 with the intention of rallying coup supporters. The court eventually acquitted Mehmet Altan due to lack of credible evidence and released Ilıcak in November 2019 after she had served more than three years in prison. Ahmet Altan, however, was sentenced to ten and half years in prison. Like Ilıcak, he was released on parole after serving more than three years of his sentence. However, the prosecutor immediately appealed the decision and he was rearrested a week later. The court rejected Altan's request to be released again on the grounds that other charges against him remain. Furthermore, the court ruled that he was aware of the coup's planning and had supported the Gülen movement.
On 24 May 2020, Altan published an article in the Washington Post outlining his perspective on the coronavirus pandemic from within a Turkish prison. He believes the pandemic will disrupt the current world order:
Nations, borders and flags work against the good of humanity during common disasters, as we've experienced during this crisis … In the midst of this great trauma, I am optimistic about the future … I'm writing this as I await in a prison cell the fierce attack of a virus that kills people my age. I am not optimistic for myself, but for the humanity of which I am a part.
In June, the hearing of a case relating to an article Altan published in Taraf in 2010 began in an Istanbul court. The presiding judge ordered a stay of proceedings because the verdict against Altan in another trial had not been delivered.
In November, Literary Review readers might like to look out for Altan's Love in the Days of the Rebellion, translated by Brendan Freely and Yelda Türedi, the second instalment of his multilayered Ottoman Quartet, published by Europa Editions. Altan is writing the fourth volume in his prison cell.
Please send appeals urging the Turkish authorities to drop the charges against Oktay Candemir for 'insulting the memory of a dead person' and to return his confiscated property in full; expressing concern at the continued detention of Ahmet Altan on spurious charges; and calling for the release of Altan and all those detained for peacefully exercising their right to freedom of opinion and expression.
Appeals to be addressed to:
Abdulhamit Gül
Ministry of Justice,
Adalet Bakanlığı,
06659 Ankara,
Email: info@adalet.gov.tr | @abdulhamitgul
His Excellency Umit Yalçın
Turkish Embassy,
43 Belgrave Square,
London SW1X 8PA
Fax: 020 7393 0066 | 020 7393 9213
Email: embassy.london@mfa.gov.tr | @TurkEmbLondon
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Apple has a serious problem, someone is taking food right out of their mouth. In a slow economy, CPU sales are slow even though users want to upgrade to new powerful machines. What is the problem? The lack of MacOS X drivers for legacy peripherals is strangling CPU sales. Mac owners are forced to replace perfectly good peripherals because there are no MacOS X drivers. Limited hardware budgets are being consumed by replacement peripherals, when people would much rather spend their money on a new PowerBook or a dual-1Ghz desktop machine.
My own situation is perhaps typical. I have an original B&W G3/400U2W, it has excellent SCSI disk performance that rivals even modern machines so I've kept competitive even though my CPU is a bit slow. I also have a SCSI Mitsubishi 4x CDR, a 9" serial Wacom tablet, an Epson 636 SCSI scanner, and an Epson 1520 wide format inkjet printer. None of these peripherals were initially supported in MacOS X. Official SCSI CDR support only arrived with version 10.1.3. My SCSI scanner worked with Vuescan, but the software is very poorly written and definitely not suitable for professional work. My Epson 1520 printer has no drivers. My serial Wacom tablet must be almost 15 years old, but it works fine (except in MacOS X).
Apple knows their partners need to make money too, and Apple has allowed their partners (like Epson, Hewlett-Packard, Canon, etc.) to make a few bucks at their expense by allowing them to grab these lucrative replacement peripheral sales. But now these partners are exploiting Apple by stalling on legacy driver releases. Apple needs to put more pressure on these peripheral vendors to support a wider variety of legacy peripherals. If the vendors will not support Apple, Apple will have to stop these vendors from eating their lunch.
Vendors like LaserSoft are vital to fixing this situation. LaserSoft quietly released their SilverFast drivers for SCSI scanners from Epson, Microtek, Polaroid, etc. I called Lasersoft a few months ago, their rep said that after Photoshop 7 shipped, they'd release new OS X plugins almost immediately, and they sure did, right on schedule, with new scanner support being added almost daily. Silverfast is a graphic artist's dream, it would be almost impossible to improve upon it. It comes in a simple $50 version and an advanced version that can be used with an ICC sample target to generate incredibly accurate color profiles. You can even download a demo and see if it works with your scanner before buying online. I would much rather use this advanced software on my old scanner than purchase another new scanner from a company like Epson that has already shown its unwillingness to support me. But LaserSoft has shown that they intend to support advanced MacOS X features, so I will support them.
And this is how Apple can apply the pressure. When 3rd party developers fill in the gap, these "forced" sales of new peripherals are slowed down. Apple should take this money away from their greedy "partners" and support the 3rd party software developers that will help them. Every $200 printer and $300 scanner that can be salvaged by a $50 driver is a big chunk of money returned to the CPU fund. Perhaps Apple recognizes this. I read a recent report that Apple had licensed the open source Common Unix Printing Environment (CUPS) for use with a future MacOS X update. I hope that it comes soon. CUPS is a universal printer driver environment that comes from the BSD/Linux world. Just about every inkjet and dot-matrix printer I ever heard of is supported. I tried compiling and running CUPS to run my Epson 1520 over a serial port, I was able to get the printer to print random characters, spitting ink off the edges of the paper. After about an hour cleaning ink off my printer platen with a Q-Tip, I decided I could wait until Apple debugged and released CUPS.
So now I only need Wacom tablet drivers. Wacom recently announced that they would not release serial tablet drivers for MacOS X, but offered an upgrade instead. You can send in your serial tablet and they will replace a circuit board and convert it to a MacOS X compatible USB tablet for about $170. Unfortunately, this offer only extends to 12" tablets and above. My tablet is a 9" tablet, I paid $600 for it back when that was real money. And it still is real money. The nearest replacement is the 9" Intuous tablet, for about $450. I suppose I will have to continue to live without a tablet.
Perhipheral manufacturers had better wake up and realize they will be irrelevant in the Mac market unless they get busy and release more drivers. Apple had better wake up and realize they are on the open source "release early and often" system and should get CUPS out the door soon, before it is too little, too late. And while they're at it, maybe Apple could find a nice BSD or Linux driver for Wacom serial tablets and port it to MacOS X? Please?
Hi Charles any luck finding some osx drivers for epson 1520? I'm in the same boat, by coincidence i have three wacom paperweights waiting for an osx driver as well!
Yes, I am currently using SilverFast SE by Lasersoft for my Epson scanner. Lasersoft shipped their Epson 636 drivers a couple of weeks after I wrote this article. I highly recommend SilverFast, it has all the controls that any professional graphic artist could want, and even a few advanced features like the best demoire filter I ever used. You can't do better than SilverFast, it's great.


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Education, training and skills
Running and managing a school
Annual report of the Chief Schools Adjudicator for England
Office of the Schools Adjudicator annual report for September 2013 to August 2014.
Department for Education and Office of the Schools Adjudicator
This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Chief Schools Adjudicator, Dr Elizabeth Passmore, has today (16 January 2015) called again for all admission authorities in England to comply fully with the School Admissions Code on consulting, determining and publishing their arrangements to promote fair access for all children.
In her annual report for 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2014, Dr Passmore states that concerns about admission arrangements continue to make up the largest part of the OSA's work and accounted for 274 of the total of 351 new cases of all types referred to OSA.
Dr Passmore concludes that the application of fair access protocol procedures is again mostly working effectively in placing children who do not have a school place in a school that best meets their needs, with very few instances of schools needing to be directed to admit children. However, to improve further fair access for all children to state-funded schools in England, Dr Passmore calls for:
all admission authorities to comply with the requirements of the code in respect of consultation about; determination of; and publication of their full admission arrangements
all schools that admit students new to the school to the sixth-form to comply with the general requirements of the code, including those for consultation, determination, having a published admission number for new students and publishing the arrangements, as well as complying with the requirements that apply specifically to the sixth-form
own admission authority schools to determine admission arrangements that comply fully with admissions law and the code, in particular they must not request prohibited information and must have arrangements that are reasonable, clear, objective and procedurally fair
The Chief Schools Adjudicator said:
This is my third annual report as Chief Adjudicator and it has been an extremely busy year for the Office of the Schools Adjudicator. There has been an increase in the number and variety of the cases referred to OSA and a trend towards increasingly complex cases.
I would like to thank my team of adjudicators, administrative staff and legal advisers for the valuable work they do. Our aim is to address often-difficult and emotional disputes with professional and impartial application of the legislation and guidance that governs our work.
Read the Office of the Schools Adjudicator annual report: September 2013 to August 2014.
Dr Elizabeth Passmore was appointed to the post of Chief Schools Adjudicator on 1 November 2011.
There are currently 12 adjudicators, including the Chief Adjudicator. All are part time and paid only for the work they are asked to undertake.
Adjudicators resolve differences over the interpretation and application of legislation and guidance on school admissions and statutory proposals concerning school organisation.
* In relation to all state-funded schools adjudicators: * rule on objections to and referrals about determined school admission arrangements (each local authority is an admission authority and during the period of this report approximately 8,818 schools are their own admission authority) * In relation to maintained schools adjudicators: * decide on requests to vary admission arrangements * resolve disputes relating to school organisation proposals * resolve disputes on the transfer and disposal of non-playing field land and assets * determine appeals from admission authorities against the intention of the local authority to direct the admission of a particular pupil
The Chief Schools Adjudicator can also be asked by the Secretary of State to provide advice and undertake other relevant tasks.
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator is a tribunal and until its abolishment in August 2013 was supervised by the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council. Once published decisions can only be challenged through the courts.
Adjudicators do not deal with complaints from parents whose child has not been offered a place at a particular school.
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Powder N Shine provides a delicious skiing experience in a superb location in the Three Valleys – in between Les Menuires and Val Thorens. The ability to ski in and ski out is of huge importance to our offering and we believe that true ski in and ski out properties can only be beside the pistes. High altitude is of equal importance to ensure that you get the best possible snow for your annual skiing holiday, and being situated at 2000m, Reberty Village is a perfect location that doesn't disappoint!
We also have a handful of self-catered apartments in Reberty 2000 as well. Visit here for more information.
We are an independent, owner-run business and we believe that the personal touch is vital to ensure that your experience is as enjoyable and rewarding as possible. To this end, we host and cater the chalets ourselves along with our new team and are hence available as often as possible to answer any questions and offer assistance where necessary. Both of our ski chalets near to Val Thorens are homely, welcoming and traditional, to ensure that all our guests feel completely at home.
By coming to stay in one of our chalets you will experience fantastic menus which have been put together by our talented chefs, who have worked in some of the best restaurants in the world, including Petrus, Gordon Ramsay, The Fat Duck, The Ledbury, and Noma to name a few.
Great food is an essential element in a skiing holiday and Powder N Shine strives to deliver this on every level. To accompany great food, wine is just as important in our eyes. We serve excellent local wines which we have carefully selected from the local vineyards to match the menu. To learn more on our wines click here.
We strive to offer the best possible service and we are currently recruiting an excellent team for our winter 2018/2019 season. Our team is small and perfectly-formed: approachable, friendly and professional allowing us to get to know all our guests and ensure that their needs are met.


I am a Partner at Hogan Lovells and Chair of the firm's global Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Practice Group, a "one-stop shop" for all legal and policy issues related to commercial drones in the United States and around the world. I also serve as Co-Executive Director of the newly launched Commercial Drone Alliance — with a focus on moving the commercial drone industry forward. Read more.
Gretchen West serves as Senior Advisor at Hogan Lovells and is a member of the firm's Global Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Group in Silicon Valley. Gretchen is also a leading policy advocate in the firm's Government Regulatory practice group, with a focus on drone technology, automated driving, and other innovative technologies. Read more.
As the Executive Director of the FAA's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office (or AUS), Earl Lawrence is responsible for facilitating all regulations, policies, and procedures required to support the FAA's safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems (also known as UAS, or drones) into the National Airspace System (NAS). He played a fundamental role in the establishment of his organization – an organization that did not exist in FAA until a few years ago. Read more here.
Michael Kratsios is a Deputy Assistant to the President and the Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer at the White House. Michael advises the President on a broad range of technology policy issues and drives U.S. technology priorities and strategic initiatives.Under his leadership, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy encourages the development of emerging technologies in the United States… Read more here.
Gretchen West will engage commercial end users in conversation about pros and cons pertaining to recent progress in UAS; how these technologies connect to greater initiatives such as digital twin and remote operations and automation/removing human-in-the-loop; progress toward practical field needs; considerations for leading edge Vs. bleeding edge technology investments; leveraging data effectively for predictive analytics and risk management; what they'd like to see from vendors; best methods for private enterprise to influence change for broader use of UAS; looking in the crystal ball.


The merchant cash advance business has exploded. Are you looking for business funding that can help you make significant headway? How can you and your business benefit from an MCA? Just read below to get help with all this.
An MCA, which isn't a loan, allows you to leverage your future earnings so to access the necessary working capital conveniently. As soon as you receive your funds, you'll start paying the amount back through a percentage of your daily credit card deposits that the lender will take.
Since this is a sales transaction and not a traditional loan, it won't show on your credit report. By the way, though an MCA is just a sale, you'll still hear the words "borrowers" and "lenders" used in the MCA industry.
You'll come across merchants using cash advances to avoid a financial jam, but this isn't the best use of this type of business financing. The best use of an MCA is to invest it in an aspect of your business that'll account for a positive return.
Acquire the necessary equipment for increased productivity and better quality of products/services.
Buy more space and inventory, if the growth of sales supports this action.
Start a marketing campaign with proven ROI.
Hire more help if you have strong sales, thus getting more time to focus on making more money.
Spend much less time on getting approved or funded as compared to traditional bank loans. You can receive amounts of up to $200.000. An MCA is engineered for speed, so the funds can reach you in as little as 24 hours.
Although credit bureaus aren't involved in the assessment of an MCA application, if you have poor credit, you can leverage an MCA to improve your score in more than one way, thus making your overall financial profile stronger.
Easy approval since MCA providers pay more attention to your business's performance and not to things like credit scores and financial histories.
No risk to collateral or credit.
Higher approval rates as compared to traditional business loans.
The overall risk to the merchant is less as compared to that of a loan. The reason is that the payment is flexible, not fixed.
Though MCAs will cost more money in terms of interest rates, they're the best option in situations like when seasonal retailers want to stock their store with merchandise before the holidays or when businesses need to obtain some equipment to win a contract.
The vast majority of all American businesses are small businesses in fact. Small business funding is something so many merchants are interested in. MCAs are extremely popular type of business financing that're preferred by an increasing number of business owners.
A merchant cash advance from a true business funding expert like First American Merchant allows merchants to get the capital they need more efficiently and effectively. In fact, an MCA is an important part of the modern and bright world of fintech. So, turn to a reputable alternative online lender like FAM to enjoy the cheapest and most reliable business funding solutions to grow successfully.
Well, the MCA is suitable for any type of business, both sole traders and partnerships. Merchant cash advances are useful for retailers and pubs, clubs and restaurants, entertainment venues and beauty salons, as well as all type of retail and service providers.


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"Payload" Is An FCPA Watershed
Visitors to this blog — if they haven't done so already — will want to read an outstanding article from the November 25, 2007 edition of the New York Times. It's called "Payload: Taking Aim at Corporate Bribery." The lengthy piece about the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is by Nelson D. Schwartz, one of America's best business journalists, and legendary investigative producer / reporter Lowell Bergman. In the movie The Insider, Al Pacino played Mr. Bergman. That's impressive.
The article can be found here.
It's a great read and, we believe, a milestone for the FCPA. It signals a new level of interest, triggered by record-numbers of high-profile prosecutions and pending investigations. Companies involved now include Siemens, Halliburton, Schlumberger, BAE and dozens of others. The oil services-related cases have strategic implications for U.S. energy policy in Nigeria, the Middle East and the Caspian, and the BAE case could eventually test the special relationships the United States has with Britain and Saudi Arabia. At the same time, prosecutors around the globe are now cooperating more and have better resources for their fight against public corruption. Without doubt, the importance of the FCPA is set to soar.
Our favorite quote among many good ones in "Payload" is this, from Alice Fisher, the U.S. Justice Department's Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division: "Corruption undercuts democracy, stifles economic growth and creates an uneven playing field for U.S. companies overseas," Ms. Fisher says. "We are facing transnational crime all over the place."
We're grateful for the great reporting and analysis by Messrs. Schwartz and Bergman. They've given a big boost to the growing public discussion about our favorite subject.
Founder of the FCPA Blog and Editor at Large. He has been named multiple times as one of the 100 Most Influential People In Business Ethics by Ethisphere Magazine and is a Trust Across America Top Thought Leader. He's a member of the DC, Virginia, and Florida bars. His At Large column is a regular feature of the FCPA Blog and his Chat Large videos are shown on FCPA Blog+.
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Are Contracts Valid if You Were Drunk When You Signed?|David S. Tupler, P.A.
People routinely make incorrect decisions when they're under the influence of alcohol. In some instances, an intoxicated person may sign a contract while under the influence only to later regret entering into the agreement. Fortunately, Florida law often grants recourse to individuals who sign a contract while intoxicated, and the first step toward maximizing your chances of success in court is hiring a Fort Lauderdale contract attorney to assist you with your dispute.
Generally, an agreement must meet a few specific criteria before Broward court will consider the agreement to be a legally-binding contract. First, an offer must be made by one party to another. Next, the other party must accept the offer. Both parties must then have a "meeting of the minds" and agree to the material terms. The agreement must also call for the exchange of something of value or "consideration." Finally, the contract must not involve an illegality, and the terms must be definite and clear enough to enable a court to sufficiently enforce the agreement. If one of the parties is intoxicated, courts will typically find that a meeting of the minds did not occur because a person who has been drinking may not be able to sufficiently understand the material terms of a contract.
Once a court finds that the an otherwise valid contract was entered into during the time frame in which one of the parties claims to have been intoxicated, the party who alleges intoxication must demonstrate to the court reasons the contract should not be enforced. Typically, the party must show that his or her intoxication was severe enough to create impairment. The party would then argue that the intoxication-induced impairment caused him or her to lack the required capacity to enter into a legally-binding contract. If the court finds that the intoxicated party lacked capacity, the judge may rule the contract voidable, meaning the intoxicated party may avoid the contract if he or she chooses to do so.
In some instances, when one party is seeking to avoid a contract by claiming intoxication, the other party may wish to enforce the contract to avoid suffering a loss. The party who wishes to enforce the contract may file a quasi-contractual claim in the interest of seeking a more equitable remedy. This type of claim allows parties who acted in good faith and performed as though a contract existed to be compensated for certain losses that may result from the contract no longer being enforced.
Sometimes one party may deliberately attempt to create a contract with an intoxicated or otherwise impaired person. If someone is found to have been attempting to take advantage of another party's intoxicated state, the party who attempted to induce the intoxicated individual may face criminal charges.
Those who suspect they may have entered into a contract while lacking the ability to understand the terms of a contract in Hollwyood, Fort Lauderdale or elsewhere in Broward County should contact a contract lawyer with a track record of successfully handling disputes regarding signed documents. While sinister intent on the other party's behalf is not a requirement for filing an action in court, there are also cases in which the impaired party is in dire need of protection from a party who deliberately exploited the impairment. Regardless, a contract dispute lawyer can determine whether the circumstances surrounding a contract are fair and ensure that your rights are protected.


Posted by Simon Fraser on 28 Jul 2016, 2:27 p.m.
Where the Dark-Morris is still observed, and no Music-with-Rocks-In has ever been heard, although…..
In a place where most of the flat surface is vertical, any Rock worth its while will probably rolling, if not Thundering' down'.
A nice evening out in Lancre!
Lancre is proud to host this years annual Ramptops Musical Society Awards - (The Nannies™, for short)- where the glamorous side of Music-with-Rocks-In will be celebrated. Though the Gala Dinner is a ticketed event, and entry is strictly invitation only, everyone is invited to join….
Everyone wants to get a glimpse or a glance from the Music-with-Rocks-In heroes. See how they dress! See how they smile, sparkle and (in some cases) manage both at the same time.
Everyone knows that this is where the real Music-with-Rocks-in artists are residing. Not the glamorous side, but persistence and hard work. You might not always get what you want, but in trying you might be able to get some satisfaction.
This will be an evening highlighting the various aspects in the life of a rolling stone, like dragging over things, sliding under things, bouncing off on things or simply hitting things.
This is the moment everyone has been waiting for.
The lights dim, the volume goes up, and everyone can let their hair down at the amazing sound of Prion Son, the one and only real Band-with-Rocks-In who is here to entertain us for the rest of the evening (and some part into the night, if they like us enough).
The Discworld Convention has some great musical talents, who are very enthusiastic performers.
The T&J is where they come together to make sweet, sweet music! Bring any instruments you have and any drinks that you can lay hands on - and prepare to sing yourself hoarse over the course of a hugely fun evening.
Yet another fine old tradition: the singalong to the dr. Horrible Musical Movie.
Don't worry if you don't know the words, they will be on the screen, or if you don't know the music, you will hear it when we turn the sound on.


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Nuclear engineer on new season of Survivor, premiers tonight!
By Lenka Kollar
If you're looking for a reason to watch the newest season of Survivor, which premiers tonight at 8/7c on CBS, meet my colleague and friend, Dr. J'Tia Taylor! J'Tia received her PhD in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and was the first black female to successfully defend and receive a Ph.D. from the department. She now works at Argonne National Laboratory in the area of nuclear nonproliferation policy - learn more about J'Tia's work at Argonne here.
J'Tia took a sabbatical from Argonne last summer to compete as a contestant on this season of Survivor, which is set in the Philippines province of Cagayan. The eighteen contestants are split into three tribes according to their skills: Brawn, Brains, and Beauty. Although J'Tia could easily qualify for the Beauty group, she is obviously on the Brains Tribe.
I worked closely with J'Tia while I was at Argonne and I can vouch that she is strategic and competitive, so I am definitely rooting for her to be the "Sole Survivor" and win that million dollar prize! I took over some of her work when she was gone last summer so she at least owes me dinner if she wins!
Read this article in full and learn more about J'Tia's involvement in the American Nuclear Society and work with STEM outreach to women on my post at the ANS Nuclear Cafe. And don't forget to tune into CBS tonight at 8/7c!
Lindsay Johnson
If J'Tia is a nuclear engineer, then I'm an astro-physicist & brain surgeon. (Actually, I have a Masters degree in accounting & taxation.) We can't believe that she earned a degree at any university. We were so hopeful to see a young beautiful intelligent black woman lead on Survivor. Instead, we found J'Tia to be a stereotypical stupid spoiled brat- the product of affirmative action and race quotas. We're still not sure if the writers of Survivor were spoofing us. It's that bad.
Jake Hanson
All the engineering graduates of U of Illinois that I've worked with have been very sharp and a pleasure to work with. J'Tia just seems kind of dumb and full of herself. Just because you're an engineer doesn't mean you know construction. Then dumping the rice in the fire was just immature and stupid. I feel sorry for anyone that has to work with her.
Mrs. Wsuillis Putnam
I am fat and old and should be able to do better as a 61 year old than the Nuclear Engineer. I wouldn't destroy food, not swim, know my right from my left, , , ..G help us if she works on any natuonal defense matters or a nucleat meltdown!
danthracks
Nuclear failure in all levels of the game. How can she be much different in real life. She better get a clue soon.
I think Jtia must be related to that other crazy guy who also thought he was some professor or other. I think survivor should be sued for exploiting sick people and making fun of them on their show. The Brain tribe is such as a JOKE