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26 USC 3211: Rate of tax Text contains those laws in effect on January 17, 2021
From Title 26-INTERNAL REVENUE CODESubtitle C-Employment TaxesCHAPTER 22-RAILROAD RETIREMENT TAX ACTSubchapter B-Tax on Employee Representatives
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§3211. Rate of tax
(a) Tier 1 tax
In addition to other taxes, there is hereby imposed on the income of each employee representative a tax equal to the applicable percentage of the compensation received during any calendar year by such employee representative for services rendered by such employee representative. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term "applicable percentage" means the percentage equal to the sum of the rates of tax in effect under subsections (a) and (b) of section 3101 and subsections (a) and (b) of section 3111 for the calendar year.
(b) Tier 2 tax
In addition to other taxes, there is hereby imposed on the income of each employee representative a tax equal to the percentage determined under section 3241 for any calendar year of the compensation received during such calendar year by such employee representative for services rendered by such employee representative.
(c) Cross reference
For application of different contribution bases with respect to the taxes imposed by subsections (a) and (b), see section 3231(e)(2).
(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 432 ; Aug. 31, 1954, ch. 1164, pt. II, §206(a), 68 Stat. 1040 ; Pub. L. 86–28, pt. II, §201(c), May 19, 1959, 73 Stat. 29 ; Pub. L. 88–133, title II, §201, Oct. 5, 1963, 77 Stat. 221 ; Pub. L. 89–97, title I, §§105(b)(2), 111(c)(2), July 30, 1965, 79 Stat. 335 , 342; Pub. L. 89–212, §§4, 5(b), Sept. 29, 1965, 79 Stat. 861 ; Pub. L. 89–699, title III, §301 (b), (d), Oct. 30, 1966, 80 Stat. 1078 ; Pub. L. 89–700, title III, §301(v), (vi), Oct. 30, 1966, 80 Stat. 1088 , 1089; Pub. L. 91–215, §4, Mar. 17, 1970, 84 Stat. 70 ; Pub. L. 93–69, title I, §102(c), July 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 162 ; Pub. L. 94–93, title II, §202, Aug. 9, 1975, 89 Stat. 466 ; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, §1903(a)(8), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1807 ; Pub. L. 97–34, title VII, §741(b), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 347 ; Pub. L. 98–76, title II, §§211(c), 223, Aug. 12, 1983, 97 Stat. 419 , 421; Pub. L. 101–508, title V, §5125(b), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–285 ; Pub. L. 107–90, title II, §§203(a), 204(b), Dec. 21, 2001, 115 Stat. 891 ; Pub. L. 113–295, div. A, title II, §221(a)(100)(B), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 4052 .)
2014-Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–295 amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) consisted of pars. (1) and (2) establishing the tier 2 tax and its applicable percentage.
2001-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–90, §204(b), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a), which related to imposition of tier 1 and 2 taxes.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–90, §204(b), added subsec. (b).
Pub. L. 107–90, §203(a), struck out subsec. (b) which read as follows: "In addition to other taxes, there is hereby imposed on the income of each employee representative a tax at a rate equal to the rate of excise tax imposed on every employer, provided for in section 3221(c), for each man-hour for which compensation is paid to him for services rendered as an employee representative."
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 107–90, §204(b), added subsec. (c).
1990-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–508 substituted "applicable" for "following" before "percentage of the" and provision defining the term "applicable percentage" for provision specifying that in the case of compensation received during 1985 the rate of tax was 14.10 percent, for 1986 or 1987 the rate was 14.30 percent, for 1988 or 1989 the rate was 15.02 percent, and for 1990 or thereafter the rate was 15.30 percent.
1983-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–76, §223, substituted provisions imposing a two tiered tax on each employee representative equal to the percentage of the compensation received during any calendar year by such employee representative for services rendered as is set out in accompanying tables, for provisions that had imposed on each employee representative a tax equal to 12.75 percent plus the sum of the rates of tax imposed with respect to wages by sections 3101(a), 3101(b), 3111(a), and 3111(b) of so much of the compensation paid in any calendar month to such employee representative for services rendered by him as was not in excess of an amount equal to one-twelfth of the current maximum annual taxable "wage" as defined in section 3121 for any month.
Pub. L. 98–76, §211(c), substituted "12.75 percent" for "11.75 percent".
1981-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–34 substituted "11.75" for "9.5".
1976-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94–455 substituted "3111(a), and 3111(b)" for "3111(a), 3111(b)", struck out "of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954" before "of so much of the compensation", "after September 30, 1973," after "rendered by him", "of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954" after "as defined in section 3121", and "after September 30, 1973" after "for any month".
1975-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94–93 inserted "in any calendar month" after "compensation paid".
1973-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 93–69 substituted new tax rate provisions on income of employee representatives for services rendered after Sept. 30, 1973, for former provisions which prescribed 12½, 13, 14, 14½, and 15 percent on income for services rendered after Sept. 30, 1965, Dec. 31, 1965, Dec. 31, 1966, Dec. 31, 1967, and Dec. 31, 1968, respectively, as is not in excess of (i) $450, or (ii) an amount equal to one-twelfth of the current maximum annual taxable "wages" as defined in section 3121 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, whichever is greater, for any month after September 30, 1965: Provided, That the rate of tax imposed by this section shall be increased, with respect to compensation paid for services rendered after September 30, 1965, by a number of percentage points (including fractional points) equal at any given time to twice the number of percentage points (including fractional points) by which the rate of the tax imposed with respect to wages by section 3101(a) plus the rate imposed by section 3101(b) at such time exceeds 2¾ percent (the rate provided by paragraph (2) of section 3101 as amended by the Social Security Amendments of 1956).
1970-Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 91–215 substituted the rate of excise tax imposed on every employer under section 3221(c) of this title for a flat 2-cents per man hour tax as the rate for additional taxes imposed on the income of employee representatives for each man hour of compensation paid.
1966-Pub. L. 89–700 substituted "rendered after September 30, 1965" for "rendered after December 31, 1964", and "(i) $450, or (ii) an amount equal to one-twelfth of the current maximum annual taxable 'wages' as defined in section 3121 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, whichever is greater, for any month after September 30, 1965" for "$400 for any calendar month before the calendar month next following the month in which this provision was amended in 1963, or $450 for any calendar month after the month in which this provision was so amended and before the calendar month next following the calendar month in which this provision was amended in 1965, or (i) $450, or (ii) an amount equal to one-twelfth of the current maximum annual taxable 'wages' as defined in section 3121 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, whichever is greater, for any month after the month in which this provision was so amended".
Pub. L. 89–699, §301(b), (d), designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), and substituted "14 percent" for "13½ percent" in subd. (3), "14½ percent" for "14 percent" in subd. (4), and "15 percent" for "14½ percent" in subd. (5).
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 89–699, §301(d), added subsec. (b).
1965-Pub. L. 89–212 substituted pars. (1) to (5) for former pars. (1) and (2) which imposed a tax equal to 13½ percent of so much of the compensation paid to such employee representative for services rendered by him after the month in which this provision was amended in 1959, and before Jan. 1, 1962, and 14½ percent of so much of the compensation paid to such employee representative for services rendered by him after Dec. 31, 1961, and inserted "and before the calendar month next following the calendar month in which this provision was amended in 1965, or (i) $450, or (ii) an amount equal to one-twelfth of the current maximum annual taxable 'wages' as defined in section 3121, whichever is greater, for any month after the month in which this provision was so amended".
Pub. L. 89–97 substituted "the rate of the tax imposed with respect to wages by section 3101(a) at such time exceeds 2¾ percent (the rate provided by paragraph (2) of section 3101 as amended by the Social Security Amendments of 1956)" for "the rate of the tax imposed with respect to wages by section 3101 at such time exceeds the rate provided by paragraph (2) of such section 3101 as amended by the Social Security Amendments of 1956" and inserted "plus the rate imposed by section 3101(b)" after "section 3101(a)", respectively.
1963-Pub. L. 88–133 limited the existing taxable compensation base of $400 to any calendar month before Nov. 1963 and increased such base to $450 for any calendar month after Oct. 1963.
1959-Pub. L. 86–28 increased the tax from 12½ percent of the compensation not in excess of $350 for any calendar month to 13½ percent of the compensation not in excess of $400 for any calendar month for services rendered before Jan. 1, 1962, and to 14½ percent for services rendered after Dec. 31, 1961, and required an increase in the rate of tax with respect to compensation paid for services rendered after December 31, 1964, by a number of percentage points equal at any given time to twice the number of percentage points by which the rate of tax imposed by section 3101 of this title at such time exceeds the rate provided by par. (2) of such section 3101 as amended by the Social Security Amendments of 1956.
1954-Act Aug. 31, 1954, substituted "$350" for "$300".
Amendment by Pub. L. 113–295 effective Dec. 19, 2014, subject to a savings provision, see section 221(b) of Pub. L. 113–295, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.
Pub. L. 107–90, title II, §203(c), Dec. 21, 2001, 115 Stat. 891 , provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 3221 of this title] shall apply to calendar years beginning after December 31, 2001."
Amendment by section 204(b) of Pub. L. 107–90 applicable to calendar years beginning after Dec. 31, 2001, see section 204(f) of Pub. L. 107–90, set out as a note under section 24 of this title.
Effective and Termination Dates of 1983 Amendment
Amendment by section 211(c) of Pub. L. 98–76 applicable to compensation paid for services rendered after Dec. 31, 1983, and before Jan. 1, 1985, see section 212 of Pub. L. 98–76, set out as a note under section 3201 of this title.
Amendment by section 223 of Pub. L. 98–76 applicable to remuneration paid after Dec. 31, 1984, see section 227(a) of Pub. L. 98–76, set out as a note under section 3201 of this title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 97–34 applicable to compensation paid for services rendered after Sept. 30, 1981, see section 741(e) of Pub. L. 97–34, set out as a note under section 3201 of this title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 94–455 applicable with respect to compensation paid for services rendered after Dec. 31, 1976, see section 1903(d) of Pub. L. 94–455, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 94–93 applicable for taxable years ending on or after Aug. 9, 1975, and for taxable years ending before Aug. 9, 1975, as to which the period for assessment and collection of tax or the filing of a claim for credit or refund has not expired on Aug. 9, 1975, see section 207 of Pub. L. 94–93, set out as a note under section 3201 of this title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 93–69 effective Oct. 1, 1973, and applicable only with respect to compensation paid for services rendered on or after Oct. 1, 1972; and applicable to railway labor organization covered by private supplemental pension plan as of Oct. 1, 1973, and subject to a moratorium, agreed to on or before Mar. 8, 1973, for changes in pay rates, on the earlier of (1) date of expiration of such moratorium, or (2) date as of which the railway labor organization through collective bargaining agreement makes amendment applicable, see section 109(b) of Pub. L. 93–69, set out as a note under section 3201 of this title.
Pub. L. 89–699, title III, §301(f), Oct. 30, 1966, 80 Stat. 1079 , as amended by Pub. L. 91–215, §8, Mar. 17, 1970, 84 Stat. 72 , provided that: "The amendments made by subsections (d) and (e) of this section [amending this section and section 3221 of this title] shall be effective with respect to man-hours, beginning with the first month following enactment of this Act [Oct. 30, 1966], for which compensation is paid."
Effective Date of 1965 Amendments
Amendment by section 4 of Pub. L. 89–212 effective only with respect to calendar months after month in which Pub. L. 89–212 is enacted [September 1965], and amendment by section 5(b) of Pub. L. 89–212 effective only with respect to compensation paid for services rendered after Sept. 30, 1965, see section 6 of Pub. L. 89–212, set out as a note under section 3201 of this title.
Amendment by section 105(b)(2) of Pub. L. 89–97 effective with respect to compensation paid for services rendered after Dec. 31, 1965, see section 105(b)(4) of Pub. L. 89–97, set out as a note under section 3201 of this title.
Amendment by section 111(c)(2) of Pub. L. 89–97 applicable to calendar year 1966 or to any subsequent calendar year but only if by October 1 immediately preceding such calendar year the Railroad Retirement Tax Act provides for a maximum amount of monthly compensation taxable under such Act during all months of such calendar year equal to one-twelfth of maximum wages which Federal Insurance Contributions Act provides may be counted for such calendar year, see section 111(e) of Pub. L. 89–97, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1395i–1 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
Amendment by Pub. L. 86–28 effective, except as otherwise provided, first day of calendar month next following May 1959, see section 202 of Pub. L. 86–28, set out as a note under section 3201 of this title.
Amendment by act Aug. 31, 1954, effective as if enacted as a part of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 [formerly I.R.C. 1954], see section 407 of act Aug. 31, 1954, as amended, set out as a note under section 3201 of this title.
Separability
Pub. L. 91–215, §9, Mar. 17, 1970, 84 Stat. 72 , provided that: "If any provision of this Act [amending this section, section 3221 of this title, and sections 228c and 228o of Title 45, Railroads, enacting provisions set out as notes under section 3221 of this title and sections 228c and 228o of Title 45, and amending provisions set out as notes under this section] or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of this Act, and the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby."
Penalties and Interest Not Assessed for Failure To Make Timely Payment During Period January 1, 1982, to June 30, 1982, of Taxes Attributable to Amendments by Pub. L. 97–123
For provision that no penalties or interest shall be assessed on account of any failure to make timely payment of taxes imposed by this section with respect to payments made for the period Jan. 1, 1982, and ending June 30, 1982, to the extent that such taxes are attributable to section 3 of Pub. L. 97–123 or the amendments made by that section, see section 3(f) of Pub. L. 97–123, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.


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Girls walk together outside Yomelela Primary School in Khayelitsha, the largest informal township in Cape Town, South Africa. Grassroot Soccer developed the innovative "SKILLZ Street" program to specifically focus on young girls and their unique needs through soccer at Yomelela Primary School.
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These 2 Women Are Using Dolls to Help African Girls Love Their Own Look
Khulile Vilakazi-Ofosu's 3-year-old daughter wanted long, blonde hair.
Putting an end to inequality is a key aim of the UN's Global Goals to end extreme poverty, and equal representation is a big part of that. Societal pressures to look a certain way start young, and so antidotes have to be made available to young people too. Join us by taking action here in support of the Global Goals.
Two women have joined forces to help support young girls in Africa with representation and identity.
And they're doing it with dolls.
Khulile Vilakazi-Ofosu and her business partner and friend Caroline Hlahla originally came together to build a hair company — Bounce Essentials Africa — specialising in 100% natural textured extensions to suit African women's natural hair.
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"However shortly after we noticed that beyond the deeply personal connection that women have with their hair, the identities and confidence of our customers' children became a conversation piece," the pair told Global Citizen.
Vilakazi-Ofosu also experienced this issue with identity through her own daughter who, when she was just three years old, started to want long, blonde hair.
"This made us start thinking of how we could address the hair issue amongst black girls," Vilakazi-Ofosu said. "We identified the very real lack of black dolls with kinky Afro hair, sold in toy shops for parents of black and mixed heritage kids to buy,"
So she and Hlahla decided to challenge the norm, and came up with a collection of dolls with the features of an African child.
"Our quality beautiful dolls collection called 'The Sibahle Collection' was then born," Hlahla said. "The collection would be representative of a child of African child."
The dolls' Afro hair texture is their most distinguishing feature, and the child gets to experiment with the hair, wash it, and care for it as with their own hair.
"Up until recently, the European market attempted to fill the gap for black dolls with western dolls just painted black, with hair nothing like the typical African kinky hair," Hlahla said.
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"We want children to see the beauty of their skin and feel comfortable in it. Sibahle is a Zulu word that means 'we are beautiful,'" Vilakazi-Ofosu explained. "The dolls in the Sibahle collection have features that resemble most African children's facial and body features."
She said they want the dolls to instil self-confidence in African children and teach them from a young age how to take care of their hair and also how to celebrate and embrace diversity.
Both women have travelled the continent and are familiar with Africa's hair politics. Hlahla was born in Zimbabwe, raised in Kenya, and is currently based in London; while Vilakazi-Ofosu was born Kwa Zulu-Natal and is currently based in Johannesburg.
The dolls currently in the collection — all of which are vanilla scented — are Nobuhle, meaning "the one that represents beauty"; Bontle, meaning "beauty"; Ayana, meaning "beautiful flower"; Neha, meaning "cherished beauty"; and Zuri, also meaning "beauty", whose features are those of a person with albinism.
And the collection is also expanding, to including school bags, umbrellas, wellington boots, tuts, and the women are also planning a range of books based on their dolls' characters.
To bring about the whole collection, Vilakazi-Ofosu said they have partnered with two young clothing designers, based in South Africa.
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"One operates from her own garage and the other is a stay-at-home mother who sews from her own dining room table while looking after her toddler," said Vilakazi-Ofosu. "The designers now have reliable income from the Sibahle orders and we want to use the dolls to create more jobs in South Africa to empower many more women."
But, according to the women, starting out in their business wasn't easy.
"When we first started we thought it would be much easier to find a manufacturer, but we were point blank rejected by manufacturers" said Vilakazi-Ofosu. "The consistent response was that black dolls don't sell, black dolls are ugly."
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While the rejections were a shock, it only made the pair more determined to succeed and, since launching the brand, "we have had overwhelming support," they said.
Like most start-ups in South Africa, funding can either make or break a business.
"Being a small business, it has been tough to get funding," said Vilakazi-Ofosu. "There are times where we have really had to dig deep in our pockets to keep going, as we have the ideas but are constrained by cashflow. We funded this business from our own pockets."
"It has been a tough but exciting two years, with a lifetime of life lessons left," she added. "This business above all has taught us about grit and resilience in the tough times when we came close to giving up."
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(Wall Street Journal/Front Page Magazine) R. James Woolsey - The wealth produced by oil underlies the power of the three totalitarian movements in the Middle East that have chosen to make war on us: the ruling Iraqi Baathists and Iranian mullahs, and al Qaeda, the latter spawned by Saudi money. To undercut our enemies' power, there are four strategic steps we can take starting now: In order to reduce Saudi tactical leverage over us, we should add substantially to our Strategic Petroleum Reserve. We could help Russia substantially improve its share of the world's market. Jeffrey E. Garten of the Yale School of Management has estimated that Russia's current output could be expanded by at least 50% as a result of Western investment in the country's pipelines and ports. In the six years after the 1979 oil shock, Americans improved gas mileage in new vehicles by seven miles per gallon, cut oil use by 15% and Persian Gulf imports by 87%. Our economy grew by 16%. We should be able to devise incentives such as tax credits and rebates to encourage the scrapping of older, less efficient vehicles and promote a rapid increase of those with hybrid gas-electric engines. We should take advantage of the waste-to-transportation-fuel technologies now entering commercial application, that hold promise for large-volume, inexpensive production of fuels that can be used in existing vehicles. If we do not act now, we will leave major levers over our fate in the hands of regimes that have attacked us or have fallen under the sway of fanatics who spread hatred of the U.S., and indeed of freedom itself. Their power derives from their oil. It is time to break their sword.


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Desdemonia are one of the (very) few bands from Luxembourg, formed two decades ago. Throughout the years, they played live on stage a lot with some 'big' names, such as Dying Fetus, Fleshcrawl, Soilwork, Enthroned, Mayhem and many more. In 1998 they released a first album, called Same (independent), but my first acquaintance was in 2001, when this band released their second studio full length, called Paralyzed (September 25th 2001). I wrote a review for this album, but it isn't online anymore. The band continued playing live all over European soil, but it took until 2008 before they started recording new material. Then, finally, on May 1st 2010, the follow-up was released, entitled Existence, and once again done independently. And in 2012 they offered the audience the 15 Years Of Desdemonia-DVD, a registration of a live event they did at the Kulturfabrik in Esch-sur-Alzette, close to the French and the Belgian border.
The albums Paralysed and Existence, as well as the DVD 15 Years Of Desdemonia, will be reviewed, since this package has been send recently to our headquarters. I will take care of them in chronological order, so this review deals with the first out of these three, Paralysed (which actually was their second album, as mentioned before).
In forty minutes this quintet (the Dosser-brothers Marc and Tom on guitars and bass / vocals respectively, drummer Tom Michiels and guitarist Oli Scheeck) bring a somewhat grooving and catchy form of traditional Death Metal with some own-faced moments. In general, Paralysed stands for a trusted expression of timeless Death Metal, balancing in between melodic and technical craftsmanship. It is rather evident that these guys enjoy their play. And it's clear that they do want to perform that stuff that they are grown up with. Of course they totally lack of originality, but who the f*ck cares about that? I do not (either). And indeed, once in a while they come up with something that destroys any possibility of boredom. I think, in this case, about the fiery solos, the nice acoustic intermezzos, or the dual vocals, amongst many other subtle details. The variety in speed is a surplus too, with a focus on mid-tempo.
But sometimes I got the impression that the band wants to overpower themselves too much. It's not that they try to be the most progressive band ever, but a couple of times the structures, despite being well-performed, are in full contrast to the basic essence of the major part. It's confusing, but it might be done on purpose. Songs like the title track are of that current. But this isn't but some nit-picking, for this material is all right. Remember: this album was created almost fifteen years ago, okay?!
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Mobile Technology and Distracted Driving
This reference document lists the Canadian federal, provincial and territorial legislation controlling and prohibiting the use of mobile telephones and other electronic devices while driving. In addition to explicit legislation, drivers who cause accidents or are driving unsafely while using a mobile device may be charged with offences such as dangerous driving, careless driving, and criminal negligence causing death or injury.
For a more in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the legislative requirements please review the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation service plus Standards service. Where additional information is required, please see the Canadian Governmental Occupational Health & Safety Departments (http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/information/govt.html) for contact information.
This list is prepared by CCOHS as part of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation service . This service is a comprehensive and easy to search compilation of the full text of Canadian health, safety and environmental legislation and critical guidelines and codes of practice from all jurisdictions. All the legislation is compiled into one convenient location and is regularly updated with amendments highlighted.
Subscribers to this service and paid learners of the CCOHS e-courses have access to the full text of the legislation listed in this document. To become a subscriber please contact Client Services .
Driving - Using Cellular Telephones and Other Devices
Lignes directrices de Transports Canada visant à limiter les sources de distraction provenant de l'usage d'écrans d'affichage dans les véhicules (février 2019)
Livre blanc sur la distraction au volant (décembre 2018)
Table ronde nationale sur la distraction au volant (juin 2018)
Traffic Safety Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. T-6
Division 2 Operation of Vehicles
Section 115.1, Cellular telephones, electronic devices, etc.
Section 115.2, Display screen visible to driver prohibited
Section 115.3, Global positioning system
Section 115.3, Prohibited activities
Motor Vehicle Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318
Part 3.1, Use of Electronic Devices While Driving
Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, B.C. Reg. 26/58
Section 30.072, Restriction on use of electronic device while driving
Use of Electronic Devices While Driving Regulation, B.C. Reg. 308/2009
Highway Traffic Act, C.C.S.M. c. H60
Part VI, Prohibitions, Offences, and Penalties
Section 214, Certain radio receivers prohibited
Section 215, Use of radio headphones prohibited
Section 215.1, Definitions re hand-operated electronic devices
Cellular Telephones and Other Hand-Operated Electronic Devices Regulation, Man. Reg. 83/2010
Motor Vehicle Act, R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17
Part IV.01, Use of Various Devices While Driving
Highway Traffic Act, R.S.N.L. 1990, c. H-3
Part V, Rules of the Road
Section 176.1, Use of hand-held cellular phones prohibited
Carrier Safety Regulations, C.N.L.R. 1160/96
Motor Vehicle Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293
Prudent driving and speed restrictions
Section 100D, Cellular telephones
Motor Vehicle Act, R.S.N.W.T. 1988,c.M-16
Sections 155.1, 155.2
Traffic Act, R.S.N.W.T. 1988,c.M-16 (Nunavut)
Section 239.1, Electronic device
Section 239.2., Screens
Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8
Part VI, Equipment
Section 78, Display screen visible to driver prohibited
Section 78.1, Hand-held devices prohibited
Highway Traffic Act, R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. H-5
Part IX, Enforcement
Miscellaneous Offences
Section 291.1, Hand-held devices holding or use prohibited while driving
Highway Safety Code, R.S.Q., c. C-24.2
Title VIII Chapter II Division V Distractions While Driving
Sections 443.1 - 443.7
Traffic Safety Act, S.S. 2004, c. T-18.1
Part XVI, Rules of the Road
Division 6, Operation, Treatment and Use of Vehicles
Section 241, Television prohibited
Section 241.1, Hand-held electronic communications equipment prohibited
Motor Vehicles Act, R.S.Y. 2002, c. 153
Part 12, Miscellaneous Prohibitions
Section 210.1, Use of electronic devices


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Kelliann Harris outlines the Candlelight Vigil program with Leslie Lardesty and Mike McCool, publisher of the Royal Examiner. Photo by Kory Campbell, The Laurel Center. Video by Mark Williams, Royal Examiner.
On Saturday, April 13th, The Laurel Center (TLC) hosted members of the Front Royal/Warren County community at the Main Street Gazebo for the Second Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Candlelight Vigil this past Saturday. The Vigil focused on empowering the 552 area survivors that The Laurel Center has helped since 2014 and any other survivors in the community. Guests heard from community leaders (Councilmen Bill Sealock, Bryan Layton, Jason Winner, Emily Young, Candy Dixon, and Greg Drescher) the Warren County High School Choir (singing "Don't Be Seen" and "You Will Be Found"), along with TLC staff. Sexual violence survivors and community members were given a chance to speak openly with the audience to bring awareness to sexual violence.
The Laurel Center wants to thank all that attended the 2nd Annual Sexual Assault Candlelight Vigil. It is with the continued support of the Front Royal and Warren County community that The Laurel Center is able to empower the survivors of sexual assault in your area. If you are experiencing sexual violence, The Laurel Center Crisis Hotline is available at (540) 667-6466 or (540) 305-1083 (Warren County). For general office inquiries or more information contact The Laurel Center Monday through Friday at (540) 667-6160 or (540) 631-1554 (Warren County).
Visit The Laurel Center online or Facebook for additional information.


The Trojans (7-12 overall) are last in the Sun Belt standings at 2-8, but they feature a dynamic freshman scorer in Wesley Person, who scored 31 against the Mavericks last time out.
Closing games has been a struggle for the Mavericks (12-8) all season, but it's not something that freshman Kevin Hervey worries about. After Thursday's loss, Hervey remained upbeat.
"We learn from every game, win or lose. So the next game, we've just got to go out and play tougher," he said.
Hervey's emergence as a scoring threat opens up the UTA offense when teams play a zone defense. He's averaging 15.5 points in UTA's past two games and he's one of six Mavericks averaging more than seven points per game for the season.
A win would help the fourth-place Mavericks keep pace in the compact Sun Belt race. Georgia State leads at 7-2, followed by Georgia State and Louisiana-Monroe at 7-3 and UTA at 6-4.


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Q: Identity relating hypergeometric function and Legendre polynomial In my notes I have written down the following relation:
$_2F_1(a,a+\frac{1}{2};c;z)=2^{c-1}z^{(1-c)/2}(1-z)^{-a+(c-1)/2}L_{2a-c}^{1-c}\big(\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-z}}\big)\ ,$
where $_2F_1(a,b;c;z)$ is the hypergeometric function and $L_{\alpha}^{\beta}(z)$ is the associated Legendre polynomial. I then use this for the special case $c=1$, reducing to the normal Legendre polynomial.
However now I can't confirm the above identity. I've looked through Wikipedia, Mathworld, Wolfram functions and dlfm, to no avail.
Am I missing it in those sites, or did I get it somewhere else? Did I make it up? Does it refer to another function than Legendre?

A: Let $m=1-c$, $n=2a-c$, $x=\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-z}}$. Then on the left hand side one has
$$
_2F_1(a,a+\frac{1}{2};c;z)=F\left(\frac{n-m+1}{2},\frac{n-m}{2}+1;1-m;1-\frac{1}{x^2}\right),\tag{1}
$$
and on the right hand side:
$$
2^{-m}x^{n-m+1}(x^2-1)^{m/2}{L}^{m}_{n}(x).\tag{2}
$$
Using eq. (15.8.17) one can write eq. $(1)$ as
$$
x^{n-m+1}F\left(n-m+1,-n-m;1-m,\frac{1-x}{2}\right),
$$
and after using Euler's transformation (15.1.8) as
$$
x^{n-m+1}\left(\frac{1+x}{2}\right)^{-m}F\left(-n,n+1;1-m,\frac{1-x}{2}\right)=\\
\Gamma(1-m)2^mx^{n-m+1}\frac{(x-1)^{\frac{m}{2}}}{(x+1)^{\frac{3m}{2}}}\cdot \frac{1}{\Gamma(1-m)}\left(\frac{x+1}{x-1}\right)^{\frac{m}{2}}F\left(-n,n+1;1-m,\frac{1-x}{2}\right).\quad \ (3)
$$
According to Whittaker and Watson the associated Legendre function is given by
$$
P_n^m(x)=\frac{1}{\Gamma(1-m)}\left(\frac{x+1}{x-1}\right)^{m/2}F\left(-n,n+1;1-m;\frac{1-x}{2}\right).
$$
Comparing eqs. $(2)$ and $(3)$ one obtains
$$
{L}^{m}_{n}(x)=\frac{\Gamma(1-m)4^m}{(x+1)^{2m}}P_n^m(x).
$$
When $m=0$ $(c=1)$ one has $L_n^0(x)=P_n(x)$.

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Q: Confusing ReturnLength from Windows GetLogicalProcessorInformationEx function I'm trying to use the (fairly new) GetLogicalProcessorInformationEx function in Windows.  The ReturnLength it gives isn't making sense.
The older GetLogicalProcessorInformation gives reasonable results...
ReturnLength = 0;
Result = GetLogicalProcessorInformation(NULL, &ReturnLength);
printf("GLPI (%d): %d %d\n",
       Result,
       sizeof(SYSTEM_LOGICAL_PROCESSOR_INFORMATION),
       ReturnLength);

Here's the output (2-core, 64-bit, Win7 box): GLPI (0): 32 416
In other words, the function will populate the buffer I pass with 416/32=13 SYSTEM_LOGICAL_PROCESSOR_INFORMATION structures.
For GetLogicalProcessorInformationEx, here's my call...
ReturnLength = 0;
Result = GetLogicalProcessorInformationEx(RelationProcessorCore,
                                          NULL, &ReturnLength);
printf("GLPIX (%d): %d %d %d\n",
       Result,
       sizeof(PROCESSOR_RELATIONSHIP),
       sizeof(SYSTEM_LOGICAL_PROCESSOR_INFORMATION_EX),
       ReturnLength);

Here's the output (2-core, 64-bit, Win7 box): GLPIX (0): 40 80 96
The Microsoft docs (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dd405488(v=vs.85).aspx) indicate that the function will return either PROCESSOR_RELATIONSHIP or SYSTEM_LOGICAL_PROCESSOR_INFORMATION_EX structures, depending on the value of the first argument.  ReturnLength suggests it isn't going to return either, though - 96 isn't divisible by sizeof(PROCESSOR_RELATIONSHIP) or sizeof(SYSTEM_LOGICAL_PROCESSOR_INFORMATION_EX).
I also tried RelationAll for the first argument, and that gave a ReturnLength of 768 - also not a multiple or 40 or 80.
Can anyone shed any light?

A: You'll need to trust what the function returns you.  Necessarily so, the structures in the union have an unpredictable size.  Particularly this member of PROCESSOR_RELATIONSHIP:
  GROUP_AFFINITY GroupMask[ANYSIZE_ARRAY];

The ANYSIZE_ARRAY macro is the hint, that says that the size of the GroupMask array is variable and depends on the value of the GroupCount member.  Using sizeof on the structure never gives you the correct size, it will be too low.  Be sure to use the returned size to allocate the storage for the struct, like this:
SYSTEM_LOGICAL_PROCESSOR_INFORMATION_EX* buf =
    (SYSTEM_LOGICAL_PROCESSOR_INFORMATION_EX*)malloc(ReturnLength);

This pattern is otherwise common in C and the winapi.


that Tamworth was the capital of Mercia in the reign of Offa (757-796AD) and is one of the oldest Boroughs in England?
that we have one of only two largest Parish Churches in England and it has a double spiral staircase - the only church in England to have such a staircase as I understand it.
that Tamworth has been voted the "Top City/Town in the UK to retire to!"
If anyone can confirm/deny any of the above then please let me know.
We used to have a Swan Warden but alas I think, no longer!
Please fill in the Feedback Form if you have any information to share with us on or about Tamworth and would be happy for us to include it on the site.
For more facts on Tamworth visit the Tamworth Council web site, and for the Castle, visit the Friends of Tamworth Castle web site.
St Editha's Church - link to the St Editha's Church web site.
Snow Dome & Ice Skating rink complex - eye sore to some of us!
Tamworth Herald - Local paper for the local news! No longer locally produced as it comes out of Stoke-on-Trent nowadays! A sign of the times?
Tradesmen & Services - either used by ourselves or friends and we are happy to recommend.
To view a larger version of the photos, just click on the photo in question.
Hovering over the photo should pop up a brief description of same.
Why not take a few minutes to read a short article on the History of Tamworth Castle?
Take a stroll through the Pleasure Grounds and view the Planets - a series of artworks. Here we have a few of the items on display.
Thomas Guy became the MP for Tamworth in 1695, but lost the election in 1707 and later moved to London where he built the famous Guy's Hospital. It's said he went to London and built the hospital there to spite the people of Tamworth for not re-electing him their MP!
The houses were erected in 1673 on a piece of land at Lower Gungate purchased by Thomas Guy. The Alms were erected to house seven poor Women. Guy later erected accommodation to provide for men at a cost of £200. Some of the rooms were rebuilt in 1827, but the whole site was demolished in 1913. New almshouses were built on the site and retained the name.
There are a number of things to do for the Over 50's and retired people, and you can find information from various places on the Tamworth Activities Directory (TAD) website.
One such club is the Tamworth Friendship Centre, and details on the club can be found on their website. They have regular 10pin bowling mornings which are good fun, along with ambles and other events!
Similarly, there are Bowling Clubs, one such being The Spital Bowls and Tennis Club on the corner of Wigginton Rd, and further details can be found on their website.
There are other clubs and activities on the TAD site and lists in the Central Tamworth Library along with the Information Centre.
I've listed here tradesmen/contractors I have used personally and have been satisfied with the standards of their work.
Please mention where you got their contact details if and when you contact them.
An item that may be of use to a number of you is one of what Hostelries are available in and around Tamworth.
If you have other experiences of eating in and around Tamworth, then feed them back for inclusion of a new page "Where to eat in and around Tamworth".
The Old Crown in Wigginton, which is liked by friends who've been there.
Pretty Pigs, Amington - Carvery Meal not as hot as it could have been with some veg overcooked. Quality is very variable.
The Globe, Tamworth - Reasonable choice although seem to sell out of the "specials" within minutes of opening!
The Riftswood, Comberford Rd, Tamworth, Tel: 01827 62785 - A Sizzling Pub serving good food at reasonable prices and reasonably priced Ales!
The Wolverston - Found this place short on service and expensive for what it serves. It was 2-4-1 but the meal costs were expensive to start with!
The Appleby Inn, on the A444 at Appleby Parva. Nice food, not cheap, and a pity about the Ale prices! Used to serve too many chips which can be off putting!
The Fox Inn, Lichfield Rd. - Good food but can be busy.


Nov. 2, 2009 4:08 p.m.
If recent reports are correct that shouldn't be too hard to do, because there's plenty of spare money around looking for a place to invest.
Canadians and Americans, it seems, have salted away billions of dollars during the economic recession and are starting to put it back into the market.
A CIBC World Markets report has found that Canadians have $45 billion in surplus cash that they normally would have invested in the stock market, about 10 per cent of the total personal liquid assets in Canada.
Another report by the Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) found that Canadians had $73 billion in short-term money market funds in May, an increase of 6.4 per cent over the same month in 2008. That amount represents about eight per cent of the value of S&P/TSX 60 index.
South of the border, nearly half the value of the U.S. stock market is parked on the sidelines in short-term investments.
"The money is coming back, but slowly because it is so difficult to time this market (buy at a low and sell at a high)," said Patricia Lovett-Reid, senior vice-president at TD Waterhouse.
Liquidity, or the amount of money flowing through all parts of the financial system, is a vital component of financial markets and economies and an important tool that investors can use to make investment decisions.
"Keeping an eye on liquidity can help distinguish between market slumps that are really buying opportunities and signs of serious economic problems," Jack Ablin, chief financial officer of Harris Private Bank, said in his book, Reading Minds and Markets: Minimizing risk and Maximizing Returns in a Volatile Global Marketplace.
The primary measure of liquidity is M2, a broad measure of money supply growth that tracks how much cash-like assets Canadians (and Americans) own.
Another good measure of liquidity is mutual fund flows.
This information is reported monthly by IFIC and shows how much investors are allocating to certain kinds of mutual funds (inflows), how much is being withdrawn and the net impact, whether positive or negative.
"It is showing that liquidity is returning, but there is still a fair amount of money to come back into the market," said Lovett-Reid.
Another way investors can detect liquidity problems is by monitoring credit spreads, the difference between Treasury and non-Treasury securities that are identical in all respects, except for quality rating. The greater the amount of liquidity the narrower is the spread and vice versa. Narrow credit spreads are consistent with easy money — another name for strong liquidity.


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Fugro est une entreprise néerlandaise qui fait partie de l'indice AMX et NEXT 150 et qui fournit des services d'expertise et d'assistance géotechnique dans les domaines de l'exploration et de la production pétrolière et minière, du positionnement, et de la topographie.

Histoire
[[Fichier:Fugro vessel Geo Pacific.jpg|thumb|Le navire d'exploration Geo Pacific, l'un des navires de Fugro<ref> [http://www.fugro.no/portal/alias__Rainbow/lang__en-US/tabID__3332/DesktopDefault.aspx Fiche sur le Geo Pacific]</ref>.]]

En 1962, le bureau d'étude « Funderingstechniek en Grondmechanica » est créé. Il donnera  par contraction le nom actuel de la société.

En 1987, Fugro acquiert McClelland Engineers, entreprise américaine spécialisée dans les services géotechniques offshore. En 1991, Fugro acquiert John E. Chance & Associates'', entreprise américaine spécialisée dans la topographie offshore.

En 1992, Fugro est introduit à la Bourse d'Amsterdam.

Actionnaires

Mise à jour au 1 septembre 2019

Références

Liens externes
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Entreprise fondée en 1962
Entreprise ayant son siège dans la province de Hollande-Méridionale
Entreprise du secteur des technologies ayant son siège aux Pays-Bas
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Entreprise de l'AMX
Entreprise du Next 150

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// <atom:author>, RFC 4287 4.2.1, and 3.2 (atomPersonConstruct)
class AtomAuthor : public BasicElement<Type_AtomAuthor> {
 public:
  virtual ~AtomAuthor();

  // <atom:name>
  const string& get_name() const { return name_; }
  bool has_name() const { return has_name_; }
  void set_name(const string& value) {
    name_ = value;
    has_name_ = true;
  }
  void clear_name() {
    name_.clear();
    has_name_ = false;
  }

  // <atom:uri>, RFC 3987
  const string& get_uri() const { return uri_; }
  bool has_uri() const { return has_uri_; }
  void set_uri(const string& value) {
    uri_ = value;
    has_uri_ = true;
  }
  void clear_uri() {
    uri_.clear();
    has_uri_ = false;
  }

  // <atom:email>, RFC 2822
  const string& get_email() const { return email_; }
  bool has_email() const { return has_email_; }
  void set_email(const string& value) {
    email_ = value;
    has_email_ = true;
  }
  void clear_email() {
    email_.clear();
    has_email_ = false;
  }

 private:
  bool has_name_;
  string name_;
  bool has_uri_;
  string uri_;
  bool has_email_;
  string email_;
  friend class KmlFactory;
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  friend class KmlHandler;
  virtual void AddElement(const ElementPtr& element);
  friend class Serializer;
  virtual void Serialize(Serializer& serializer) const;
  LIBKML_DISALLOW_EVIL_CONSTRUCTORS(AtomAuthor);
};

// Elements common to <atom:feed> and <atom:entry>.
class AtomCommon : public Element {
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  bool has_id() const { return has_id_; }
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    id_ = value;
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 protected:
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  void AddElement(const ElementPtr& element);
  virtual void Serialize(Serializer& serializer) const;

 private:
  friend class KmlFactory;
  friend class KmlHandler;
  friend class Serializer;
  bool has_id_;
  string id_;
  bool has_title_;
  string title_;
  bool has_updated_;
  string updated_;
  std::vector<AtomCategoryPtr> category_array_;
  std::vector<AtomLinkPtr> link_array_;
  LIBKML_DISALLOW_EVIL_CONSTRUCTORS(AtomCommon);
};

// <atom:category scheme="..." term="..." label=..."/>, RFC 4287 4.2.2
// NOTE: This element is not part of the OGC KML 2.2 standard.
class AtomCategory : public BasicElement<Type_AtomCategory> {
 public:
  virtual ~AtomCategory();

  // term=
  const string& get_term() const { return term_; }
  bool has_term() const { return has_term_; }
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    term_ = value;
    has_term_ = true;
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    term_.clear();
    has_term_ = false;
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  // scheme=
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    scheme_ = value;
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    scheme_.clear();
    has_scheme_ = false;
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  // label=
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    label_ = value;
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    label_.clear();
    has_label_ = false;
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 private:
  friend class KmlFactory;
  AtomCategory();
  friend class KmlHandler;
  virtual void AddElement(const ElementPtr& element);
  virtual void ParseAttributes(kmlbase::Attributes* attributes);
  friend class Serializer;
  virtual void Serialize(Serializer& serializer) const;
  virtual void SerializeAttributes(kmlbase::Attributes* attributes) const;
  bool has_term_;
  string term_;
  bool has_scheme_;
  string scheme_;
  bool has_label_;
  string label_;
  LIBKML_DISALLOW_EVIL_CONSTRUCTORS(AtomCategory);
};

// <atom:content src="..."  type="...">, RFC 4287 4.1.3
// NOTE: This element is not part of the OGC KML 2.2 standard.
class AtomContent : public BasicElement<Type_AtomContent> {
 public:
  virtual ~AtomContent();

  // src=
  const string& get_src() const { return src_; }
  bool has_src() const { return has_src_; }
  void set_src(const string& value) {
    src_ = value;
    has_src_ = true;
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  void clear_src() {
    src_.clear();
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  // type=
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  bool has_type() const { return has_type_; }
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    type_ = value;
    has_type_ = true;
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  void clear_type() {
    type_.clear();
    has_type_ = false;
  }

 private:
  friend class KmlFactory;
  AtomContent();
  friend class KmlHandler;
  void ParseAttributes(kmlbase::Attributes* attributes);
  void SerializeAttributes(kmlbase::Attributes* attributes) const;
  friend class Serializer;
  virtual void Serialize(Serializer& serializer) const;
  bool has_src_;
  string src_;
  bool has_type_;
  string type_;
  LIBKML_DISALLOW_EVIL_CONSTRUCTORS(AtomContent);
};

// <atom:entry>, RFC 4287 4.1.2
// NOTE: This element is not part of the OGC KML 2.2 standard.
class AtomEntry : public AtomCommon {
 public:
  virtual ~AtomEntry();
  virtual KmlDomType Type() const { return Type_AtomEntry; }
  virtual bool IsA(KmlDomType type) const {
    return type == Type_AtomEntry;
  }
  // This static method makes the class useable with ElementCast.
  static KmlDomType ElementType() {
    return static_cast<KmlDomType>(Type_AtomEntry);
  }

  // <atom:summary>
  const string& get_summary() const { return summary_; }
  bool has_summary() const { return has_summary_; }
  void set_summary(const string& value) {
    summary_ = value;
    has_summary_ = true;
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  void clear_summary() {
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    has_summary_ = false;
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  // <atom:content>
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  void clear_content() {
    set_content(NULL);
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 private:
  friend class KmlFactory;
  AtomEntry();
  friend class KmlHandler;
  virtual void AddElement(const ElementPtr& element);
  friend class Serializer;
  virtual void Serialize(Serializer& serializer) const;
  bool has_summary_;
  string summary_;
  AtomContentPtr content_;
  LIBKML_DISALLOW_EVIL_CONSTRUCTORS(AtomEntry);
};

// <atom:feed>, RFC 4287 4.1.1
// NOTE: This element is not part of the OGC KML 2.2 standard.
class AtomFeed : public AtomCommon {
 public:
  virtual ~AtomFeed();
  virtual KmlDomType Type() const { return Type_AtomFeed; }
  virtual bool IsA(KmlDomType type) const {
    return type == Type_AtomFeed;
  }
  // This static method makes the class useable with ElementCast.
  static KmlDomType ElementType() {
    return static_cast<KmlDomType>(Type_AtomFeed);
  }

  // <atom:entry>...
  void add_entry(const AtomEntryPtr& entry);
  size_t get_entry_array_size() const {
    return entry_array_.size();
  }
  const AtomEntryPtr& get_entry_array_at(size_t index) const {
    return entry_array_[index];
  }

 private:
  friend class KmlFactory;
  AtomFeed();
  friend class Serializer;
  virtual void Serialize(Serializer& serializer) const;
  friend class KmlHandler;
  virtual void AddElement(const ElementPtr& element);
  std::vector<AtomEntryPtr> entry_array_;
  LIBKML_DISALLOW_EVIL_CONSTRUCTORS(AtomFeed);
};

// <atom:link>, RFC 4287 4.2.7
class AtomLink : public BasicElement<Type_AtomLink> {
 public:
  virtual ~AtomLink();

  // href=, RFC 4287 4.2.7.1, RFC 3987
  const string& get_href() const { return href_; }
  bool has_href() const { return has_href_; }
  void set_href(const string& value) {
    href_ = value;
    has_href_ = true;
  }
  void clear_href() {
    href_.clear();
    has_href_ = false;
  }

  // rel=, RFC 4287 4.2.7.2, RFC 3987
  const string& get_rel() const { return rel_; }
  bool has_rel() const { return has_rel_; }
  void set_rel(const string& value) {
    rel_ = value;
    has_rel_ = true;
  }
  void clear_rel() {
    rel_.clear();
    has_rel_ = false;
  }

  // type=, RFC 4287 4.2.7.3, MIME
  const string& get_type() const { return type_; }
  bool has_type() const { return has_type_; }
  void set_type(const string& value) {
    type_ = value;
    has_type_ = true;
  }
  void clear_type() {
    type_.clear();
    has_type_ = false;
  }

  // hreflang=, RFC 4287 4.2.7.4, RFC 3066
  const string& get_hreflang() const { return hreflang_; }
  bool has_hreflang() const { return has_hreflang_; }
  void set_hreflang(const string& value) {
    hreflang_ = value;
    has_hreflang_ = true;
  }
  void clear_hreflang() {
    hreflang_.clear();
    has_hreflang_ = false;
  }

  // title=, RFC 4287 4.2.7.5
  const string& get_title() const { return title_; }
  bool has_title() const { return has_title_; }
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We have been working with Mass Drive Clean and Plug In America to bring electric vehicles to the Festival. Between 10 Am and 4 PM each day you can test drive one of several electric vehicles that will be on display at the shuttle parking lot on Holtshire Road. Test drives are on a first come first serve basis and a valid driver's license is required. If you complete a test drive you will have an option to complete a survey documenting your before and after impressions of electric vehicles.
Electric vehicles will also be on display on the grounds of the Festival. And at both locations you will be able to talk to representatives from Mass Drive Clean and earn more about rebates up to $2500 and federal tax incentives available to Massachusetts residents through the MOR-EV Program. Not only do plug in electric vehicles reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tailpipe pollutants, the cars perform well, are convenient to own and cost less than most think!
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Buddhist International Travel Mart kicks off in Lumbini
Rupandehi, Jan 11
Buddhist International Travel Mart has commenced at Lumbini, the birth place of the Buddha.
Inaugurating the Mart today, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Rabindra Prasad Adhikari said the number of visitors to Lumbini would surge after the construction of the Gautam Buddha International Airport at Bhairahawa. He said international flights would be operated from this airport from coming mid-September.
"Two million tourists are expected to visit Lumbini in 2020," he said.
Province-5 government minister for industry, tourism, forest and environment Lila Girisaidthe province government has the plan of developing religious tourism by connecting Kapilbastu,devdaha, Ramgram and other areas associated with the life of the Buddha.
He added that preparations are also on to celebrate the 'Visit LumbiniYear' in 2020.
Lumbini Development Trust vice-chairperson Bhikkhu Metteya said that the Trt has called for global tender after the Lumbini master plan could not take off even for a long time. He said works on the master plan would be forwarded in the coming days.
Tourism Secretary Krishna Devkota said the Ministry has given priority for the development of tourism in Lumbini.
Indian tourism entrepreneur Ashish Gupta expressed that Nepal and India could collaborate for the tourism development in Lumbini as it is a centre of attraction for the foreign visitors. He suggested creating an environment for bringing the visitors coming to Nalanda, Kushinagar, Bodhgaya of India to Lumbini.
Former president of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Suraj Baidya suggested making Lumbini more attractive.
Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) has organized the event for the first time in Lumbini in association with the Ministry of Tourism and Nepal Tourism Board. The mart will run for three days and tourism entrepreneurs from 17 countries are participating in the Mart.(RSS)
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AMMAN — The government on Tuesday said the decision to set JD156.4 million as the fee for renewing Orange Mobile's second generation (2G) licence was taken after objective studies, in response to the company's complaint over the "unreasonably high price".
In a statement carried by the Jordan News Agency, Petra, ICT Minister Azzam Sleit said authorities set the renewal fees based on a consultancy study and a review of the revenues of operating the 2G frequencies in question.
The fact that the government, through the Social Security Corporation, owns 30 per cent of Orange Jordan's shares does not entitle it to special treatment in 2G licence pricing, Sleit added.
The government will pay around JD50 million of the licence fees as a shareholder, the minister noted, urging Orange executives to maintain accuracy when issuing statements on the matter to avoid misinterpretations that may harm the "vital" telecom sector, Petra reported.
Mohammad Taani, chief commissioner of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), said the TRC set the price in accordance with the law and the actual value of the licence in the market at present.
"The licence fee is fair and was set in line with best international practices in this regard," Taani said in a statement e-mailed to The Jordan Times.
On Sunday, Orange Mobile criticised the TRC decision, noting that the commission sent a letter instructing it to pay a fee of JD156.4 million for the renewal and usage of its 12.5 MHz bandwidth in the 900 MHz spectrum by May 9. Orange Mobile's licence ends May 8.
The telecom company said the decision would have "unbearable consequences" on its "capacity to invest in and develop its mobile and fixed networks, as well as its capacity to acquire 4G/LTE frequencies in the future".
Orange Jordan will resort to international arbitration in the US if no deal is reached soon with the government to set a "reasonable" price for renewing its second generation (2G) licence, its CEO Jean-François Thomas said on Saturday.
Orange Jordan on Tuesday said it started talks with the government to renew its second generation (2G) licence for five years instead of 15 years.


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Nepal, Travel
Farewell Flowers
The time has come.
My six week stint in Nepal was coming to an end. It was going to be mighty hard to say goodbye to this school. Just as I was starting to get a lot of the names down too.
My last day at the school was on Wednesday, but I told them I would pop by Thursday morning during the morning assembly to say goodbye. Upon arrival to the school, I was graciously bombarded with flowers from random kids from random grades.
"When will you come back to our school?" they would say. That was the question that I couldn't give a good answer to.
"I'm not sure…" I responded. "But I'll try my best to comeback soon!"
That was the truth. I felt an attachment to the students at the school and even to my host family that I would love to comeback and see them again one day. The only thing that would hold me back is time. There are way too many other countries just waiting for a visit but with places I've found the time to return to, namely South Africa and Vietnam, it definitely is a possibility.
During morning assembly, I noticed every single student held a flower in their hand. Some more than others. A few had made a bouquet of flowers while some have made flower necklaces. By the way, it's customary to give flowers as a blessing and as a gift here.
I stood up near the front by a few of the teachers while the usual assembly routine went on. Afterwards, Principal Aatma took the microphone and let the students know that I was leaving today and that now would be a special farewell ceremony.
He called upon Sarmila, the English teacher I was paired up with most of the time, to say a few words since she was the teacher who knew me best. She said a lot of great things and then called upon a student to say a few words. Swastika, a girl from grade 9, came up and said some more great things. She spoke for the classes saying that I introduced them to a lot of new ideas, educational games, support for the educational tour, the volleyball tournament, and of course the fantastic farewell party I threw for them recently. She also mentioned how the students liked that I joked with them all the time which made them laugh and felt relaxed whenever I entered a classroom. Hearing all these things was assuring.
I made a lasting positive impact.
I was asked to say something to all the students in which I gladly did. Remembering back to the really great public speaking lessons I taught to grade 9, I made sure to set a great example. To sum it up, I spoke about how my expectations here were surpassed, how great the students here were, thanking the staff for trusting me so much on my own with the classes, and advice for their futures.
Next, as I stood up front, Aatma presented me with a award of recognition which was like a teaching certificate. He put some red tikka powder on my face in which the other teachers follow suit.
The red tikka is a sign of being blessed. The students lined up and one by one, each gave me a flower and in return I gave each a candy I had bought. Prior to this, Aatma let me know that it's customary to give out sweets to students for farewells like these, so I made sure to load up on the sweets!
As it became the older classes turn to give me a flower, some put a flower wreath around my neck or gave me a scarf. I had a smile on my face the whole time and said a million thank you's that day, but other than that I was as silent as a statue. I was actually feeling pretty sad. Each of the older students I've come to know, came up to me and blessed me with a red tikka mark and told me they were really going to miss me. It really took me back, which I wasn't expecting. I had the teaching down to a science here. I knew which subjects were the most important, I knew how to command the attention of a class, and I put my own spin on certain subjects in which the students thoroughly enjoyed. I felt 100 percent comfortable without a main teacher present and actually preferred to have a class on my own. I enjoyed this school more than I realized.
Grade 9 presented me with a separate gift. They framed a class photo we all took together and told me to keep it forever. I will!
A couple of the girls handed me an envelope but asked me not to open it until I left the village. As the students filed back into their classes, I put all the flowers into a bag and went to the office to retrieve my luggage. What am I going to do with all these flowers?
On my last walk through the school grounds, I popped my head into each class and gave one last wave. Everyone responded well. I specifically went into Aakash's class and he got up from his seat and ran up to me and gave me a hug. Same with Amish in his class. I gave him a high five and told him to be good. My host family kids felt like my own kids at certain times and I was going to miss them the most. What were they going to do without my iPad? I had to leave quick before things got really sad, but before I did, I said one last goodbye to my host parents Aatma and Mina. They have been superb. I was really going to miss Mina and her dal bhat. After six weeks of eating dal bhat every morning and night, I never got tired of it because it was so delicious!
As I took my last steps out, Zahra accompanied me. The plan was to hike down the mountain and then catch a cab to Lakeside. I was decorated in gold and white scarves and had red all over my face. I had a bag full of flowers and my travel bags in tow. That was that. Halfway down the mountain, we came to a lone tree that peered over beyond the mountains edge. I took all the flowers, sprinkled the petals around the base and hung up the flower wreaths on the branch. It's the best thing I could think to do with them. And once I did that, I felt like that was the proper send off I needed before I exited Nepal.
Poor Zahra. She's the only volunteer remaining in the village with no new volunteers arriving anytime soon. The holiday season is approaching which means the volunteer season will be slow. She'll be able to manage though and I'm sure the Thapa kids will keep her busy.
The plan was to stay in Simrik overnight and that morning, take a bus to Kathmandu. The next morning I had a series of flights scheduled out of the country and into my next main destination. When I arrived at the bus station to Kathmandu, I joined up with Natacha, Alexis, Billy, Mats, and two other volunteers. I had no idea these guys were going to be here! It was great company to have on the exhausting 7-hour journey to Kathmandu. We also unexpectedly ran into Tim who was on the back of a motorbike in Kathmandu!
Nepal, you were a tremendous experience and have been one of the most awesomely challenging countries I have been to yet.
Guatemala, you're next!
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Geografia
 Ufa – capitale della Repubblica di Baškortostan (Russia)
 Ufa – fiume nella Repubblica di Baškortostan (Russia)

Sigle
 UFA GMBH – casa di produzione cinematografica tedesca
 Unsaturated fatty acids – Acidi grassi insaturi
 Un Forte Abbraccio  – acronimo usato x chat e sms
 (Ad) Usum Fabricae Ambrosianae – acronimo scritto sui blocchi di marmo trasportati lungo il Ticino e destinati alla Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano ed esenti da dazi.

Astronomia
 8498 Ufa – asteroide

Codici
 UFA – codice aeroportuale IATA dell'Aeroporto di Ufa (Russia)