According to the annual CFPB 2017 report, there were 130,000 people employed by 6,000 collection agencies in the "$13.7 billion dollar industry". Although the base salary of a debt collector is low, he (or she) can earn a lot in commissions, which are based on the amount of debt he collects. In this article we are assuming that the reader of this article (you) is a debt collector.
This is a fairly long and comprehensive article, we have attempted to make it as informative as possible.
Some individuals did not pay because they simply did not realize the seriousness of not paying the bill till they hear from a debt collector or they had simply forgotten to clear the dues. This happens more often than you would think. Lucky for you, such cases can be often cleared amicably in a single call.
Before making a collections call, make sure you are fully relaxed, and regardless of how bad your last collections call was. Tell yourself "I will remain calm during this call, no matter what". Let's agree, a collections call from a debt collector is really that last thing any person wants to receive on given day. About half of the debtors (or less) will talk to you properly, others will give you all sort of excuses, some may even be nasty or abusive. Do not let any of this impact you, it's a part of your job, laugh it off after the call is over. It is important for the debtors to understand that you are calling to work with them, not against them.
Accept it, there is a possibility that the debtor might have already paid the debt, just that you are not aware of it or your corporate system is not up to date. In such cases, take whatever payment information the debtor can provide and end the call nicely. Get the payment information checked.
Collection calls are commission based, collection agency gets paid only when the debtor makes a payment. The debtors are ideally required to pay the collection agency directly and then the agency remits the amount back to their clients after deducting their collection fees. Occasionally, debtors pay directly to the clients, in this case the clients are required to pay the collection fees back to the collection agency. Your client could have just forgotten to inform you guys about this payment. Rarely, but you may come across some sneaky clients who intentionally do not inform you about the payment they received, hoping to avoid paying your collections fees.
And lastly, it is possible that the person really does not owe the debt or is protected since he is legally bankrupt. The debt could also be past the Statute of Limitations (SOL). Clarify your company's policy when handling such past SOL accounts.
Inaccurate billing and overcharging is another big complaint from debtors. This is particularly common in the insurance industry, phone and cable companies. These clients generally have no problem in paying off the debt, provided the bill is fixed per their understanding. Listen to the debtor, if he sounds genuine and the difference is large then discuss the matter with your supervisor after the call for the further course of action. At times, the debtor really owes nothing.
Imagine the debtor is sitting in front of you. Your attitude should be somewhat similar to a recruiter. Personally whenever I have taken a job interview, I tend to be in my best behavior, act professionally yet authoritatively.
A debt collector does not have the option to get angry. He should also avoid using any "Sense of humor" during the call. Something may be funny for you but may be offensive to the debtor. It's a good practice to keep a smile on your face while making these collection calls, it helps to maintain a positive attitude. Never eat or drink during the call.
Be aware of the FDCPA laws (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act) and other state laws that may apply. Never cross those limits. Other laws like HIPAA or TPCA may also apply.
Scanning through the related documents once you are on the phone with debtor will look so unprofessional and unprepared. Here is some of the minimum information you should have in hand before making the call.
* What services and products were sold and on what date.
* Date when the payment was due.
* Payment terms and any other supporting documents.
* A summary of previous communication between your client and your collection agency.
* If any payment has been made so far.
* Are you permitted to settle the debt for a lower amount?
Many debtors crosscheck the information a debt collector has about the debt in order to fend off the collector. But if within the first 30 seconds the debtor strongly feels that the collector must be having sufficient information about the debt, he will likely not go into further details, the tide will quickly turn from interrogation to how the debtor is going to pay.
Do you want to spend the same time in collecting on a debt which is $100 vs which is $1000, probably no. Obviously, you do not want to spend too much of yours and company's time on a small debt. If the collection call on a lower outstanding debt happens to go for a longer time than anticipated, and its still unclear whether the call is going productive or not, try to get the debtor back from auxiliary discussions or end the call nicely, and possibly call the client at a later time. Try to keep your call short but effective.
By law, you are not allowed to discuss collection matters to anyone other than the debtor himself (or the co-signer of the debt if debtor is unreachable/unable to pay). This is also called the No-Third party disclosure law. Ensure that its the right person on the other side. Some debt collectors additionally verify customers by checking their last four digits of SSN or address. Start your call by speaking clearly and with confidence, neither too loud or too soft.
If person on the phone does not know the debtor at all, then its possible that the debtors contact information has changed. You may need a Skip Tracing service to locate the debtor.
If this other person asks what you are calling about, you can simply say its regarding some business matter. In case its the debtor's correct number, just that he is not available at the moment, you can either decide to call at a later time or politely leave a message with your name and number and request them to pass it to the right person.
It is a always beneficial to be aware if you are calling on debtor's personal landline, cell phone or work phone. FDCPA Collection laws are more strict when calling on the cell phone.
You can leave a voicemail but do not mention that the call is regarding a past due bill because if it is a shared voicemail box then you have can potentially disclose the debt to an unrelated person and violate FDCPA. Leave your name and number and request the debtor to call you back.
Good morning, my name is [ your name], we have an important message from [company name] for [Mr. John Doe]. Please call [company's telephone number] and please mention the reference number [***xyz] when you call us back.
a) Address the debtor by his First Name, avoid using words like "Sir / Mam / Bro/ Buddy / Sis".
b) Tell the debtor that this is an attempt to collect a debt, any information obtained will be used for collections purpose only. Some debt collectors record collection calls.
A little off the topic – These states require All Party Consent if the call is being recorded. (Washington, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Nevada, Montana, Michigan, Massachusetts, Maryland, Illinois, Florida and California.) This list could have changed by now, but overall your agency will make you aware of their call recording procedures and/or if you need to ask the debtor's permission before recording the call.
c) Then you let them know who your client is, which would be whom ever you got the actual debt from.
d) Make them aware that the client has legally authorized your collection agency to collect the debt on their behalf.
e) Then right away ask the debtor how they would like to pay. Most collection agencies will accept payment over the phone. Get ready for all kind of excuses, we have an article on excuses here. Most likely the debtor himself will tell you the reason for non-payment, but if they do not then ask them.
f) If you end the call without getting a payment or without a commitment of payment date/amount then that call has been wasted.
g) Sound serious about getting the payment, if you do not show seriousness and haste, then the debtor won't get serious either.
i) If the debtor tells that he will make payment at a later date, then right away ask him will it be by Check, Credit Card over the phone, Money order, (or other options like Western Union). Most debtors reply that they will mail a check, ask them which Bank/Credit Union will they use. All this will reflect how serious you are to get the bill paid off. If the debtor demands a return envelope for making the payment, then confirm their latest mailing address. In fact sending a payment envelope is encouraged, as serves an additional payment reminder.
j) If the debtors tells that they do not have money now, ask them when will they get their salary. Tell them to remit the following day and if they can call you to confirm when the payment has been sent.
k) Many debtors will start explaining you their personal financial hardships, although they may be correct but do not fall for those and yet do not appear indifferent. Take a middle route – "I understand why you are feeling this way".
l) Try to finalize the payment arrangements, if the debtor cannot pay lump-sum then offer them to pay in installments. "To prevent you going further into the debt, I can offer you to make payment in installments".
n) Take short notes, so you can recall what happened during the call. It will also help you to pin-point if debtor changes his story in the next call. Before the call ends, do let the debtor know that you have taken notes from this call. All this conveys your seriousness to collect the debt.
o) Give few seconds pause after your questions especially when you ask for the payment arrangements, allow the debtor to speak. Short silences are a powerful tool in debt collections, they will likely spill vital information.
p) Debtors may get angry, emotional, embarrassed and may even yell at you. Remember to stay calm and focused. Over time you will get immune to all these things. But, you can never threaten a customer. Making false statements like "You can go to jail" or "We know how to get money out of people like you" is a complete No-No.
q) If the debtor is not willing to pay at all, politely let him know the consequences of not paying the debt, which includes entry of this unpaid bill on his credit history.
Read your company's policy before telling the debtor that "this account may be transferred to the legal team" is acceptable or not. If debtors feels that they are about to get sued, they will also contact a lawyer making your collection efforts even harder.
r) Lastly, if the collection call is going unfavorable, try to intelligently end the call rather than hanging up. This will help avoid making matters worse.
a) Finalize/formalize your notes from the call, including dates on which the debtor has agreed to send money.
b) Most debt collectors become better over time. Do not hesitate to ask your co-workers (collectors) how they would have tackled a situation which you were not able to handle too well during the call.
c) If you unfortunately/mistakenly violated any collection laws or yelled back on the debtor, do make your supervisor aware of that right away before the situation gets worse. Any unfortunate/critical situation should be documented and communicated to your supervisor immediately.
d) Put a reminder for yourself to contact the debtor on the date on which you had agreed to talk again or when the payment is supposed to be made. Regular follow ups will maintain the pressure on him.
a) Be aware, debtors are aware of their legal rights more than ever. There is an unlimited supply of articles and videos telling the debtor how to escape from making payments. Many of these videos do provide valid information but more often than you think these videos go over board and land up providing misinformation as well. People posting these video's are often not even associated with the collections industry or lawyers. Their experience and suggestions may not even fully fit with the debtors own situation. They often arm themself with this misinformation and argue with you unnecessarily.
Even the state collection laws vary largely by state, which these videos generally do not talk about. Many people post these misguided video's just to make money out of advertisements, nothing else. So, yes there is pretty good information online regarding the debtor's rights, but there is an equal amount of incomplete/misinformation out there which a debtor may not realize.
Then there are lawyers who make a living out of filing a lawsuits against the collection agencies. Many debtors are so much loaded up with information (and misinformation), that they may start sounding attorneys themselves.
* I do not owe this debt.
* I need more information about this debt.
* I want the debt collector to stop contacting me.
* I want the debt collector to only contact me through my lawyer.
* I want to specify how the debt collector can contact me.
* Dispute the debt itself, likely within 30 days of the first contact.
A debt collector needs to be flexible and handle situations smartly and diplomatically. A collections call is never easy. There is no magic-wand to collect debt.
Information presented here is not a legal advice or something which fits in all situations. There are way too many situations and laws beyond what have been covered above. A large portion of this article is based on the feedback I got from fellow co-workers during my last 15 years in the collections industry.
We would really appreciate your feedback on this article, and how to enhance it further.
Statute of limitations (SOL) is a time period after which a debt collector loses the right to sue the debtor or take any legal action against him. Statute of limitations laws vary from state to state, for example in California it is about 4 years while in Rhode Island it is 10 years. In most states it's between 3 to 6 years. Debts that have passed the statute of limitations are known as "time barred debts".
Q1. If the statutes of limitations have passed, is the debtor free from debt?
No, the debtor still has the moral obligation to pay. The debt has not disappeared just that the debt collector can no longer force a debtor to pay or sue him in the court.
Q2. If a debt collector contacts a debtor after the Statute of limitations has passed, has he broken a law?
Not necessarily. Let us look at these scenarios.
– A debt collector may have a wrong "Date of Debt" in his system. It is also possible that the debtor has wrongly calculated it and Statute of limitations have not yet expired. Both parties should clarify this amicably so that there is no confusion. Present the proof if necessary.
– A Debt collector can still try to collect by sending a letter and calling over the phone. The debtor can tell the collector that he has no intention to pay and he cannot be forced to pay since the SOL has passed. The guidelines on statute of limitations varies by each state (and sometimes cities too), a collection agency must be very careful while trying to collect on these time barred debts.
Q3. What are the consequences of not paying the debt after Statute of limitations have passed?
The debt collector can report the bad debt to the credit bureau reporting agencies like Experian, Transunion and Equifax. That unpaid debt will appear on the debtor's credit history for many years (typically 7 years). This will greatly lower chances of a debtor from taking more loans and sometimes even making it harder for him to get a good job for many years to come.
There is another consequence of not paying the debt. If the financial institution forgives or writes off a debt which is more than $600, they may send a Form 1099-C to the IRS and a copy to the debtor as well. This is applicable to the principal amount only and interests and other fees cannot be added. IRS will make sure that this amount is added to the debtor's income. There are some exceptions when this is not applicable like, discharge of debt due to bankruptcy or debtor's insolvency etc. Since debtor took money and did not pay it back, IRS treats this as an income and demands tax on it. If the debtor claims insolvency then IRS form 982 may apply. Debtor should consult a tax professional to handle this scenario.
Q4. How is the Statute of Limitations date calculated?
First of all let's understand the "Date of Debt" concept. It is the date when the debtor made some activity on that account. It could be the date when the item was purchased, or when the payment was due, or when the last payment was made or even when the debtor re-agreed to pay the debt ( means the debtor has agreed again to the ownership of the debt). The most recent date is called the "Date of debt" and the SOL is calculated from that date.
b) Written Contract – This could be a signed contract or an invoice.
c) Promissory Note – In this the details of repayments are spelled out – Example mortgages or car loans.
d) Open-ended– Here the balance and repayment terms can change- Ex: Credit cards, line of credit etc.
Following are some examples of Statute of Limitations by each state (in number of years).
A state may alter the Statute of Limitations period, therefore do not rely on the table above. Your collection agency should have the most up to date information on this. A proof of last activity may be a copy of check, credit card statement and other forms of communication that may have happened with the debtor.
Q5. What can Restart the Statute of Limitations?
If a debtor makes even a small payment ( say even $10) after the Statute of Limitations has passed or agrees to make payment under a new arrangement, it can potentially reset the "Date of Debt" again. In other words the Statute of Limitations will reset and the debt collector can sue debtor in the near future.
Q6. Can the old debts be removed from the debtor's credit report once the Statute of Limitations have passed?
It can be removed only if the debt is inaccurate or legally disputable or has been resolved. Statute of Limitations has nothing to do with credit bureau reporting and affects the credit score for 7 years.
Q7. Why is there a concept of Statute of Limitations after all?
It's kind of a fairness doctrine. A debtor cannot be harassed all his life for a debt he could not pay. After all even a creditor takes a risk if he does not take the full payment right away. As the debt gets older, circumstances change, documents are lost and important evidence can be misinterpreted. The objective is to encourage diligent collections while evidence is available and fresh. Considering all these factors, the Statute of Limitations came into existence.
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There are about 5000 collection agencies in USA … Yes, you read it right. Each agency claiming to be the best, of course because then need business from you.
We have shortlisted a few collection agencies based on their performance, pricing and experience. You may contact us in case you are looking for one.
Hiring a collection agency is like selecting a reliable business partner. Here are the main factors that will assist you in shortlisting which collection agency is the best for you.
1. Does the agency have experience in your industry?
Laws and techniques of collecting money differ from industry to industry. For example, the approach used to collect money from the customers of a car dealer is very different when money is collected from the patients of a dentist. A doctor may want to use diplomatic verbiage to collect debt, while a car dealership may want to go for intensive collections. HIPAA privacy laws apply only when the debt is from healthcare industry. Your collection agency should have experience in collecting debt which is relevant to you.
Ask for references from your lawyer or your chamber of commerce. You may also check reviews on Better Business Bureau (BBB) website, but collection agencies never have good reviews due to the nature of their work. Check if they are registered on the ACA website. Most reputable commercial agencies are members of the International Association of Commercial Collectors.
Ratings are important, but it is also important to understand that agencies which collect from individuals generally have a lower rating than those who strictly do Business collections. So, make sure you are not comparing apples to oranges.
Overall, you want to select a low risk provider. Do check if your agency insured and bonded.
Individual (or Consumer) collections refers to collecting money from individual debtors (a person). Business (or Commercial) collections is Business-To-Business collection.
What kind of debtors do you have – Individual or Business or Both? Therefore check if your collection agency has experience in dealing with the kind of debtors you have.
All collection agencies must follow rules specified by the Federal and State governments, which includes not indulging in threats, harassment or falsifying information. Contrary to popular perception, there are plenty of good bill collectors out there. While the occasional bad actor gets the headlines, less than 0.01 percent of all collection contacts end in complaints to state or federal regulators or the Better Business Bureau, according to ACA International, a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based industry trade group.
Such collectors generally have a short career in the industry. Following laws is essential for the survival of a collection agency. Illegal actions can result in heavy fines on the collection agency and even the client (the original creditor). After all the collection agency is collecting on creditors behalf. A collection agency which follows guidelines like FDCPA and HIPAA are less likely to get sued. Members of the Commercial Collection Agency Association are the only collection agencies certified by the Commercial Law League of America, and they have to pass some stringent requirements to obtain that certification.
Is your collection agency willing to provide detailed information on their collections process? For instance, exactly how will your customers be contacted, how often, and in what manner?
If your debtors are local, then hiring a local collection agency is suffice. But if your volume is large and your debtors are present in many states or may move to other states then it is recommended to select a collection agency which is bonded and licensed to collect in all 50 states.
Collection Agencies should ideally carry Professional Liability coverage for their errors and omissions. Defense for suits alleging failure to comply with the Consumer Protection Acts are the most common suits Collection Agencies face. FDCPA lawsuits are rising every year. Even frivolous claims cost money to defend; thus, this coverage is vital to a Collection Agent's business.
Ask your collection agency to provide references of their old or current clients. Not all collection agencies will provide this. But an agency should be able to minimally provide their average recovery rate for your industry. This will give you a fairly good idea about their debt collection performance.
8. Do their services and cost suit you?
Typically, debts lower than $1000 generally does not require a customized collection approach. Bigger the debt, higher is the need for a customized approach. Some services are flat fee based while others are percentage based? Here are some examples of services which collection agencies offer.
b) Collection Calls: These are percent based collections. Depending on the balance, age and services provided, a collection agency may charge between 10 to 50% commission of the amount collected.
c) Legal suit: This is also percent based collection and is suitable for larger outstanding debts only. An agency may charge between 10% to 50% commission for legal collections. Some collection agencies have tiered contingency rates based on size and age of the account.
Lookout for savings: Make sure to fully understand the fee structure of the collection agency. One collection agency may charge 40% for a service; however a similar agency may charge you 25% for the same service.
Does your collection agency have an online client portal, so you can see the debt collection status of each account submitted. If they do not have a client portal, will they keep you informed about the collections activity or proactively tell you when a payment is received? Do they take enough measures to secure your and the debtor's data? If they accept credit cards, they should ideally be PCI complaint. Does their online client portal use Secure Socket layer ( SSL / Https protocol). If they are sharing data with other parties, are those secure or not.
11. Background check on debt collectors?
A collection agency should check that the sensitive data of their clients is not handed over to those debt collectors who have a criminal background. Your reputation is very important, and you want to ensure that the debt collector is not prone to use collection methods that harm your reputation.
Many collection agencies do not report noncollectable debt to the credit bureaus. During a collections call, if a debtor asks the collector "Will you report this to Credit Bureaus if I do not pay", or "Will this appear on my Credit History?". If collector says "NO", the debtor is less likely to pay.
Few debtors have a history of suing back businesses who they need to pay. Ideally a Collections Agency should do a scrub if a customer is litigious or not and advice you accordingly. Very few agencies do it.
For written contacts, the accounts you buy come with an expiration date ( typically 1 year or 2 years). Its ultra rare for an agency to offer accounts which do not have an expiration period. This enables you to buy a big chunk of accounts for a cheaper rate, and keep using it over the years. A $20 account cost for 5 contacts will fall to around $10 per account when a large chunk is purchased.
Fixed fees services have an upfront cost but are extremely cost effective. Core collection calls made by a debt collector are contingency based and are a great deal for the collections company but not you. So if the age of your accounts if within 120 days and still you are being pushed for contingency collections by their sales person, think twice.
We have listed a lot of selection factors above. Even a great collection agency may not be able to fulfill all points discussed above, that does not make them bad or inferior. But this list will certainly help you to make a meaning selection when comparing one collection agency with another.
1. Be honest to your collection agency. Keep them informed of any changes that you may become aware of during the collections activity on an account. Keep all the paperwork supporting the validity of the outstanding debt and provide them when asked by your collections agency.
2. Sooner you submit an account for collections, better the chances are of recovering that money. Typically, a collection agency will accept accounts 60 days after the payment date was due (also called the date of debt).
Visit our "Contact us" section to get in touch with one of our shortlisted collection agency.


Annapolis has long been known for its romantic ambiance. The city was even named one of America's top romantic destinations by Travel + Leisure Magazine. However, Annapolis in February isn't merely about Valentine's Day and romantic retreats – there's much to do in the world history and art as well. Here are five ways to explore and enjoy Annapolis in February.
For many, Annapolis is the perfect place for a quiet Valentine's Day dinner with someone special. With plenty of dining options in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County to choose from – most of which offering Valentine's Day menus – you're sure to to make your special night a little more special. Whether it's fine dining, or a more casual, comfy atmosphere, there's a little something for Valentines of all tastes. After you're finished with dinner, take a stroll through town to digest before ice cream, or plan ahead for dinner and show.
Know as one of the best music venues under 500 seats, Rams Head On Stage is the perfect way to end a Valentine's Day dinner. It's also a fantastic way to spend a cold night in February. With shows playing every night (featuring everything from local to international bands and artists), Rams Head is the perfect retreat on a cold February night. Order some food and a few cocktails while being pampered by the intimate atmosphere and great music.
Click here for Rams Head On Stage's full set list in February.
Join Annapolis Tours by Watermark and visit some of Annapolis' most iconic African American sites (like the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial featured above) with a period dressed guide on a unique walking tour that explores African American heritage. African Americans have, for over 300 years, comprised a significant portion of the population of the state of Maryland, our county and the city of Annapolis.
During colonial times, the labor of both slaves and free African Americans was the cornerstone upon which the tobacco economy was built. In the nineteenth century, Maryland was home to more free African Americans than any other state, and their impact on the past, present, and future is still felt today. This tour is an award winning African American tour in Maryland!
Click here for more information and to book you spot on the tour now.
The play (a modern tragicomedy) concerns the misadventures and musings of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, two minor characters from Shakespeare's Hamlet, focusing on their actions with the events of Hamlet as background. It's perfect option for the theater-lover in your life.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets to the show.
You voted for Artistic Director Dianna Cuatto to create this new retelling of the famous Brothers Grimm fairytale for Ballet Theatre of Maryland's 40th Anniversary. Complete with a magical mirror, poisoned apple, wicked queen and stepmother, seven dwarves, a prince, and more, this ballet will take you on a journey through this beloved tale with unexpected twists and turns that are sure you to delight with magic, fun, and suspense before the happily ever after. It's the perfect way to spend time with the whole family!


In previous releases, statistics gathered for global temporary tables (GTTs) were common to all sessions. If you knew the GTTs would need vastly different statistics for each session, you could avoid statistics and rely on dynamic sampling to provide the relevant information. In Oracle database 12c it is possible to have session-private statistics for global temporary tables.
Session-private statistics are controlled using the GLOBAL_TEMP_TABLE_STATS global preference in the DBMS_STATS package. By default session-private statistics are enabled, as shown below.
If you wish to set them to shared, you can alter the preference with the following command.
When session-private statistics are enabled, the following behaviour is present.
Statistics gathered are only available to the optimizer in the current session.
If session-private statistics are present, they will be used in preference to the shared statistics.
Gathering statistics will invalidate any related cursors in the current session only.
Statistics are deleted as soon as the session ends.
Pending statistics are not supported for GTTs.
Both shared and session-private statistics are visible in the DBA_TAB_STATISTICS, DBA_IND_STATISTICS, DBA_TAB_HISTOGRAMS, and DBA_TAB_COL_STATISTICS views, with the SCOPE column indicating the type of statistics.
Create a global temporary table (GTT).
Create some shared statistics on the GTT.
-- Set the GTT statistics to SHARED.
-- Insert some data and gather the shared statistics.
-- Display the statistics information and scope.
-- Reset the GTT statistics preference to SESSION.
Start a new session, create some session-private statistics and display the available statistics.
Start a new session and display the statistics without gathering any session-private statistics.


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February 19, 2019 November 7, 2020 Archive Interviews Music
You just can't Uppbeat the Irish music scene – an interview
Originally published in the 2018/2019 University Express, Issue 8, on Tuesday 19th February 2019 – Byline Interview by Byline Editor, Ciara Dinneen (that's me).
Ireland, it seems, is currently moving through an experimental development in regards to its music scene, producing an increasing number of artists that are veering away from the more general singer-songwriter vibe (there is nothing at all wrong with this genre, of course, but it did become the typical for a while), breaking into an interesting blend of hip-hop, rap and techno music that is contributing to the creation of a new, uniquely modern Irish sound. While many deny rap music's place in an authentically Irish music scene, it is no surprise that rap has become a genre through which Irish artists are increasingly expressing themselves; when we look back to our root traditions of sean-nós and story-telling ballads, one cannot deny the close connection to a rap style of musical expression.
One such artist is Uppbeat, undoubtedly a name to watch in 2019. Originally from Mayo but currently living in Dublin, Finn, the man behind Uppbeat, began writing at age 11, inspired by his parents who are both painters; "because I'm really bad at any other form of creativity, I tried writing. I used to listen to a lot of punk and rock music and eventually that developed into rap. When I started listening to rap, I said to myself 'shit I should try that', because I used to write just pop songs. Now I've moved even beyond rap – I don't know what you'd call it." In his latest works, most notable the hit-single 'Tsunami' and the EP Enter Aquarius, Uppbeat displays a unique blend of rap and an intensely atmospheric vibe.
Having heard and loved Uppbeat's 'Tsunami', and been excited by hearing about Uppbeat's release of his EP Enter Aquarius, which so successfully delivers on its promise to take you on an intimate journey through the thoughts and feelings of a young person in Ireland, I was anxious to talk to Finn about his music and what Uppbeat has in store for the future. Describing the EP as "a little glimpse inside who he is as an artist", Uppbeat explains the meaning behind the name, Enter Aquarius; "I am an Aquarius, so the EP is basically me giving you a glimpse of who I am and where I am from. It's an introduction to Uppbeat, what he is and what he sounds like."
You address aspects of growing up in Ireland in your music. What is it exactly you address, and what is the message you are trying to get across?
"A lot of Irish artists are tackling a very specific side of things, like one certain path, whereas a lot of the music on the EP, [Enter Aquarius], is relatable to anyone in Ireland. Like, 'Irish Blood' is talking about a lot of people in situations they feel they can't survive, like in college with issues like housing, and obviously mental health, all that – basically a very mainstream person's experience of life in Ireland. It's not too in depth or in detail, it's just your average day to day stuff. The EP was more music driven, it wasn't that conceptual – I had a lot of the songs already done before, then I just pieced them together as an EP. The main idea was to capture the majority of Ireland in one vibe as opposed to one very specific walk of life."
Where did you record the EP?
"Most of it is recorded in a studio in Swords, in North Dublin, which is run by producers Chilli and Shortcut. I stumbled across them this year – they're absolutely incredible. 'Tsunami' was recorded by a guy called Tunde (mixedbysimba) – he records a lot of the urban, hip-hop stuff in Ireland, he's based in Tallaght. One or two of the tracks were recorded with a guy called Kreo Ghost, he's from Waterford. So between those three places, but most of it was recorded in Swords."
What do you think of the music scene in Ireland currently?
"I absolutely love the Irish scene. I'm a fan of so many of the people in the Irish scene. I think it's such an extraordinary scene compared to any other scene at the moment – I actually think it will be on the same level as say the UK or America; it's got its own sound. Very few other places in the world actually have as many artists that are as developed as ours, look at the likes of Jafaris, Kojaque, Chasing Abbey and Rejjie Snow, people that have already made it, they're all not just semi-okay artists, they're all very, very good artists; I'd call them all top-tier artists. They're creativity is extraordinary. In Ireland there are very few average artists; everyone is at a very high level. Their exposure may not be, but their actual music and videos and everything is top-tier, I feel."
It is so true that the music scene in Ireland is really kicking off and seems to be going somewhere new and great…
"I think it's in a really healthy place and that it's going somewhere incredible. There is so much to it; it's not as basic as it looks from the outside. There are a lot of stories. We even have an Irish drill scene, which is like the rawest strain of street music coming out of the UK. There are so many niche scenes within the Irish scene and that's what I think it making it a healthy one; it's not just the one sound, everyone has a completely different sound, and that's healthy. I feel like that's how you know a scene is going to grow. Like, there's only about two or three sounds coming out of the UK, whereas in American there are thousands of different sounds, and the same in Ireland; there are about four or five, six, maybe ten different sounds coming out of Ireland and it's good to see that."
Do you think streaming sites, such as Spotify, are making it difficult for artists to make a living?
"I think Spotify is a great thing. It's actually so easy to get your music out there on Spotify. Yeah, it is rubbish that Spotify only pays like 0.006%, but also if Spotify wasn't there, there probably wouldn't be any way to monetise it, so at least it's something. One of the amazing things about Spotify is that it is so easy to discover new artists and people are actually looking for new artists. In terms of making money, that's more of a gigs thing; that's across the board, not just in Ireland. So it's definitely more of a performance-driven industry than it is sales and streams."
It's so great to hear how positive you feel about being an Irish artist in Ireland.
"I actually feel blessed. This is the perfect time. We are so lucky to be making this music at this time in the world, because it's only just becoming a cool thing. Like, obviously we were here before, and it was cool then, but it's becoming so much more so; people are actually looking for new artists and loving what is coming out of Ireland and I think the Irish scene really is going to become something that people look to. They already are, like blogs wise, there is a lot of exposure coming in for the Irish scene. We just need to keep delivering and keep actually stepping up to that mark. I think we're in a really great place and that it's just a matter of about two years before things are at a really high level."
Have you ever received any negative feedback, claiming that rap isn't an authentically Irish thing and asking you why you're doing it?
"I think that's absolutely mental, like. We're writers. Irish history, and going back to Irish mythology, we've always been writers, so I think the fact that we make rap music couldn't make more sense. The amount of poets and the amount of different creative writing artists, and there are other amazing artists in Ireland doing others things too, but we are champions for our writers. Obviously we didn't grow up with a culture of it in the same way that America has, but we have our own culture. If you go to Limerick, for example, it's just a bed of culture when it comes to hip-hop; if you go there on a night out you'll bump into someone, just a lad, chilling there, rapping or spitting bars or whatever. There definitely is a huge culture here. In terms of feedback I get, nothing too bad. Obviously it's not all positive. Everyone around me is involved in what I do, so there isn't anyone in my life that would be negative about it. You do get shit, like, but that's all part of it."
Apart from Irish traditions, are there any other cultural influences that you experiment with in your music?
"Something I find really interesting and what I've been playing around with a bit recently, and you can probably hear it on the EP as a lot of people would say that my accent on the EP is very African sounding, are the tones of voice that are in say afro-beat music or scat style. It's very similar to sean-nós singing; it's all in the same space vocally. That's another thing I find very interesting: if we actually use that whole tonality of sean-nós singing over hip-hop music – I think that's something that could be played around with as well, if it's done properly. Blues is another thing: blues is huge in Ireland, and hip-hop comes from blues. It's all connected! Where I grew up in Mayo it's all blues bands, rock bands, and it just makes sense that that progresses into hip-hop, we're just a few years behind the rest of the world."
Hip-hop is incredible, but some of it does get a very bad press…
"As much as it is great, a lot of hip-hop is still incredibly sexist and homophobic; it just isn't really saying anything. You get this over-saturation of everyone talking about the same thing and it really pushes certain stigmas and makes them stronger, which isn't great."
Who are some of your favourite current artists?
"I really love J. Cole, Flatbush Zombies, I love a lot of the UK scene. I literally grew up on grime, since I was about ten I've been listening to grime. That was a really interesting scene to see grow. A guy called Yela Wolf, he's from Alabama, he's incredible. On an alternative buzz, I also like the Horslips, they're an Irish band, they're absolutely incredible. I like so many people. Like, Irish wise I like nearly everyone on the scene. I actually don't think there is anyone I don't like in the Irish scene. Mura Masa is amazing, probably one of my favourite artists. FKJ, too."
Dream collaboration?
"I don't know why, I have a weird thing where I really want to collaborate with Lana Del Ray. I just think she's really cool. Mura Masa would be very high up there; I'd actually love to make a whole project with Mura Masa. I'd prefer to go with people that aren't just straight hip-hop artists, but on the hip-hop front A$AP Rocky would be really cool person to collaborate with. Yela Wolf would be amazing as well. Phil Lynott would be really cool, from Thin Lizzy, he'd be very interesting"
Who is your least favourite artist at the moment?
"To be honest, I don't have a least favourite artist, because everything is way more than you think it is. Like, if you listen to say mumble-rap you might think 'this is shit' but it's not, it's genius – the way they can tap into tones and certain sounds, even though the artist is mumbling, it's genius. I think it's really ignorant when people in music are like, 'oh all you're doing in rap is this' or 'all you're doing in country music is this', but there is so much more to every type of music so you can't ever right it off as shit. Obviously there is music I don't like, like I don't like music that promotes toxic shit. That's something that's really draining."
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Healthcare reform to shape drug coverage, costs, and R&D
Jill Wechsler
With healthcare-reform legislation moving forward, insurers, providers, and pharmaceutical companies are keeping a sharp eye on policy proposals likely to affect coverage, costs, and benefits. Various constituencies in the healthcare community are supporting initiatives that will increase access to healthcare and make the nation's costly healthcare system more efficient and effective.
With healthcare-reform legislation moving forward, insurers, providers, and pharmaceutical companies are keeping a sharp eye on policy proposals likely to affect coverage, costs, and benefits. Various constituencies in the healthcare community are supporting initiatives that will increase access to healthcare and make the nation's costly healthcare system more efficient and effective.
Expanding coverage to approximately 45 million Americans is not only a moral necessity, as President Barack Obama emphasizes. For drug benefit managers and pharmaceutical manufacturers, reform also promises to enlarge the pool of customers for drugs and medical products, and to enhance compliance with prescribed treatments. At the same time, many providers are apprehensive about possible cost controls and regulatory changes designed to help pay the trillion-dollar cost of achieving universal coverage.
Some congressional leaders propose to increase access to healthcare by expanding Medicaid; mandating that employers "play" (provide insurance to workers) or pay a penalty; reforming the insurance market to limit exclusions based on preexisting conditions; and forming an insurance exchange that will offer coverage options to the uninsured, including some kind of government-supported public plan. To pay the $1 trillion coverage bill, policy-makers are considering tax increases, Medicare and Medicaid savings, and policy changes designed to reduce healthcare expenditures. Several specific issues will affect drug coverage and costs and may pose challenges for future biomedical research and development.
The debate over establishing a legal pathway for FDA approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) illustrates the trade-off between protecting innovation and expanding access to needed medicines. Many brand-name firms now support authorization for biosimilars, along with sufficient market exclusivity for biotech manufacturers to recoup investment in R&D. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has calculated that an FOB program with a moderate exclusivity period of 7 years, for example, would result in savings to the federal government of approximately $7 billion to $10 billion over 10 years. The savings would be even less with the 12 years of exclusivity approved last month by House and Senate committees. Even this fairly modest savings estimate, though, is enough to spur negotiations to get an FOB measure into the final reform bill.
Reformers have also eyed additional proposals for increasing access to generic drugs, such as a ban on payments made by brand-name firms to generics companies to delay generic competition. Prohibiting pay-for-delay settlements, according to Federal Trade Commission chairman Jon Leibowitz, would save the federal government $12 billion over 10 years and yield even greater savings to consumers and states. Leibowitz also supports curbs on authorized generics, but evidence that these products may actually reduce drug prices may keep a provision banning authorized generics out of healthcare reform legislation.
Altering Part D
Policy-makers hope to reduce Medicare outlays by approximately $300 billion over 10 years through changes in reimbursement to doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Such moves also may alter the basis of the Medicare Part D drug benefit. The massive House reform bill proposes to eliminate the notorious "doughnut hole" in Medicare Part D. House Energy & Commerce Committee chairman Henry Waxman (D-Calif) wants to fund this costly change in part by imposing rebates on drugs prescribed to low-income seniors shifted from Medicaid drug benefits to Medicare Part D five years ago. "We're simply going to ask the pharmaceutical companies to pay us back the money," Waxman said at a June news conference to unveil the House healthcare reform plan. Some manufacturers fear that rebates on drugs for so-called dual eligibles will be very complicated to administer and thus will open the door to rebates on all drugs covered by Part D plans.
Additional funding would come from the pharmaceutical industry proposal to provide 50% discounts on medications prescribed to Medicare patients that fall into the Part D "doughnut hole." Manufacturers offered this savings plan a few months ago to help seniors maintain treatment during the period in their claims year when they are fully responsible for pharmaceutical costs. Now Congress is incorporating that plan into reform legislation to take advantage of the estimated $25 billion in savings likely to result.
Many manufacturers also appear more willing to pay higher rebates on Medicaid drugs than to undermine Part D pricing. Policy-makers propose to save $20 billion over 10 years by boosting the basic Medicaid drug rebate from 15% to 22%, extending rebates for new formulations of existing drugs, hiking rebates on generic drugs, and requiring manufacturers to pay rebates to states for drugs provided to Medicare managed-care plans.
An important issue for drug companies is the proposal to establish a public plan option that has authority to bargain for prices of covered medications. Many insurers, payers, and providers oppose a government-run coverage option for fear it will eliminate private insurance altogether. Similarly, drug companies are concerned about proposals to authorize government negotiation of drug prices for therapies covered by the public plan. Congressional leaders will continue to fine-tune the public plan option to encourage employers to retain worker healthcare benefits, but it appears to some observers that current proposals are likely to undermine the existing system over the long run.
Even without a government healthcare plan, Congress is likely to establish some kind of federal health board with authority to make certain decisions on payments and benefits. This board is likely to have authority over medical product coverage, pricing, and cost-effectiveness standards.
Careful comparisons
A federal health board also could play a role in overseeing and coordinating more comparative effectiveness research (CER), which is intended to better inform treatment decisions and ensure appropriate use of medical products. There has been heated debate over the structure of a CER governing body and its authority; some members of Congress propose to position a CER agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, whereas others prefer an independent public-private entity. Recent reports from both the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and the Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research emphasize the importance of building some infrastructure to facilitate CER studies and disseminate their findings.
The real hot-button issue on Capitol Hill is how payers and insurers will use the resulting CER information. Democrats prefer to keep language on the use of CER fairly vague, whereas Republicans want explicit restrictions against using CER data to determine treatment and reimbursement for fear that such use would lead to healthcare rationing and government interference in medical decisions. The IOM report lists a number of CER priority research topics that seek evidence comparing the effectiveness and costs of prescription drugs to other treatments; those who consider cost-effectiveness a valid CER research subject are likely to view these proposals as reinforcement of their position.
Disclosure, deductions
Reform legislation also includes "sunshine" provisions requiring pharmaceutical companies to disclose virtually all payments to physicians and healthcare providers, including fees to clinical investigators. Although some drug companies have supported federal sunshine legislation, they want it to establish national standards and reporting requirements that preempt a growing number of state disclosure policies. That kind of trade-off may not occur, owing to the opposition of some congressional leaders to any federal preemption language involving drugs; the House bill proposes to permit states to continue disclosure policies that exceed congressional requirements.
President Obama wants to sign healthcare reform legislation this year and has signaled that he'll accept a measure with a $1 trillion price tag over 10 years that covers at least 75% of the uninsured. Many of the details in reform legislation remain to be hammered out on Capitol Hill this fall, ultimately by a committee formed to reconcile differences between House and Senate bills. There is likely to be considerable horse-trading and maneuvering over health exchanges, public versus private plans, tax reforms, and price controls, with interested parties keeping a sharp eye on costs and coverage.


The College of Juvenile Justice & Psychology is committed to excellence in education, training, prevention, research, and service. By offering a diverse curriculum with three graduate degrees and three undergraduate degrees, the College will educate empiricists, educators and practitioners in juvenile justice and psychology.
The criminal justice programs are designed to produce proficient graduates who can excel in various aspects of the field in leadership, service, research and innovation. Criminal justice majors will have the benefit of an informed and caring faculty to challenge them in their preparation to meet the demands of today's workplace and the nation's most rigorous graduate programs.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology is designed to prepare a pathway for students to enter their chosen area of psychology specialization. Students are closely advised to help them make knowledgeable decisions regarding their professional direction. Particular focus is placed on developing the student's research skills, and knowledge of physiological psychology. The rigorous nature of this program will assist students in being nationally competitive in the workplace and for graduate school admission.
The Master of Science Degree in Juvenile Justice (MSJJ). This program seeks a diverse group of qualified students with backgrounds in various disciplines committed to improving the life experiences of youths involved in the Juvenile Justice System.
This degree program is only online. Total credit hours to obtain MSJJ are 36.
This information is meant to give the incoming MSJJ Online student a brief introduction to the program, as well as important information as to how to begin the process of web learning.
The MSJJ Online degree program was developed to be completed primarily through the student's personal computer and his/her own time. Prairie View A&M University states that all major exams (mid-term and final exams) must be completed either on the Prairie View campus or at an approved testing center. If you decide to attempt an exam at a testing center, you must inform the instructor at the beginning of the course so that we can locate the testing center closest to you and make the necessary arrangements.
There are four required courses in the program that include Foundations of Juvenile Justice, Theories of Delinquency, Research Methods, and Applied Statistical Methods. Applied Statistics must be completed within the first 12 hours of the program.
All students must have access to a personal computer with a word processing program and internet access. We recommend that students use computers and software that are not more than two generations old. We do not require the use of a particular web browser. Acceptable word processing programs include Microsoft Office products and Corel Word Perfect.
The Master of Science Degree in Juvenile Forensic Psychology (MSJFP) seeks a diverse group of qualified students with backgrounds in various disciplines committed to improving the life experiences of youths involved in the Juvenile Justice System.
Total credit hours to obtain MSJFP are 36.
The goal of the Ph.D.JJ program is to provide doctoral training in juvenile justice research. General objectives include the development of new knowledge, juvenile crime prevention and improvement in the juvenile justice system, and dissemination of knowledge gained. The specific intention of the program is to produce scholars with three characteristics: First, graduates will have superior empirical skills. Second, they will be specialists in the subject matter of the juvenile justice discipline. Third, they will be generalists in the subject matter of criminal justice. The program produces scholars to teach in criminal justice and criminology departments of colleges and universities and researchers to work in federal, state, and large local agencies.
Total credit hours to obtain Ph.D.JJ are 61.


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Arya Stark Boards The TARDIS….Sort Of
While many fans of Game of Thrones are waiting to see what happens to Arya Stark, next month, they may be surprised to see her in another place…the TARDIS.
BBC America has announced Maisie Williams will appear in the new season of Doctor Who later this year. However, it's not known what role she'll play. "I'm so excited to be working on Doctor Who, as it's such a big and important part of British Culture," she told the BBC on her first day on set. "I can't wait to meet the cast and crew and start filming, especially as we'll be shooting not too far from my home town."
But what role will she play? Executive Producer and head writer Steven Moffat isn't talking just yet. "It's not possible to say too much about who or what's she playing," he says, "but she is going to challenge the Doctor in very unexpected ways. This time he might just be out of his depth, and we know Maisie is going to give him exactly the right sort of hell."
Also, the titles of two new stories have been revealed. One is "The Girl Who Died", written by Moffat and Jamie Mathieson, and "The Woman Who Lived", written by Catherine Tregenna. It looks like it could be a two-parter.
Doctor Who will return to BBC America this fall with Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman. However, it's not known yet when the new season will begin.
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Director-General Charles Li of TECC in Chennai was invited to witness the signing of MOU between Kaohsiung Medical University and Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute on February 19, 2019.
Director-General Charles Li of TECC in Chennai was invited to witness the signing of MOU between Kaohsiung Medical University and Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute on February 19, 2019. Bilateral relations between the two universities has since entered a new stage of collaboration.
The MOU was duly signed by Prof. Dr. C.B. Palanivelu, Registrar of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, and Professor Hsueh-Wei Chang, Dean of College of Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, and witnessed by Director-General Charles Li and Dr. G. Gopalakrishnan, Provost of Director-General Charles Li witnessed signing of MOU byDr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute respectively.
Director-General Charles Li of TECC in Chennai addressed the gathering.
Director-General Charles Li of TECC in Chennai and the delegation of Kaohsiung Medical University.
Director-General Charles Li of TECC in Chennai, the delegation of Kaohsiung Medical University and the teaching staff present of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute.
A welcoming bouquet was bestowed by Dr. C.B. Palanivelu, Registrar of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, upon Director-General Charles Li.
A shawl of honor was given by Dr. G. Gopalakrishnan, Provost of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute to Director-General Charles Li.
Director-General Charles Li witnessed signing of MOU by Dr. C.B. Palanivelu, Registrar of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute.
Director-General Charles Li witnessed signing of MOU by Professor Hsueh-Wei Chang, Dean of College of Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University.
Director-General Charles Li signed on the MOU as witness.
Director-General Charles Li (2nd front right), Dr. C.B. Palanivelu, Registrar of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute (2nd front left), Professor Hsueh-Wei Chang, Dean of College of Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University (front center), Dr. G. Gopalakrishnan, Provost of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute (1st front left), Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Director, Office of International Affairs, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute (1st front right).


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'You're Not Alone' – Arbroath Woman in Mental Health Plea to Local Community
A young Arbroath woman is on a mission to get young people talking about their feelings.
As part of the 'Foolish Optimism' roadshow, which is currently touring Scotland following the release of the film of the same name, Leigh Addis (26), a member of the Foolish Optimism working group, met with a range of Angus charities and young people yesterday (Tuesday 20 November 2018) to discuss the topic of mental health.
Leigh, who suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and anxiety, has lived with mental health problems most of her life, as has her mother. After leaving Arbroath Academy eight years ago, Leigh's mental health worsened during college and has largely been unable to work since. However, Leigh is keen to stress that there is help out there, and that talking to others can make a huge difference.
Leigh Addis
After watching the film, which was launched in Dundee last month, the group discussed the topics raised within it, the importance of mental health and how they would like to improve services. The audience included representatives from local mental health charity Reach Across, as well as service users and an occupational therapy student, with Leigh now hoping to run a similar event in local schools.
Following the event, which was held at Angus Carers Centre in Arbroath, Leigh said, "I wanted to provide a safe space where young people and local charities could watch and digest the film and then talk openly about the issues facing them, what helps them, and what they need. It's absolutely crucial that young people especially know that they're not alone and that many others are going through the same thing, and thinking similar thoughts.
"Since my diagnosis, I have been working very hard to try and get my health back on track. I do a lot to help myself because the support systems are just not good enough, and the waiting lists to see specialists are huge. I often feel like I'm going round in circles but that's where friends and communication come into play. It's very easy to hide away when you feel down so it's crucial to have people around you who understand your bad days, and who you can relate to."
Leigh loves spending time with her dog Teej, who she describes as her 'therapy' and also attends Art Angel in Dundee, a mental health advocacy charity which uses creative writing, art and photography to help people who are struggling with their mental health to communicate and express themselves.
Leigh continued, "When you have a mental health condition, you're often in a spiral of waiting for appointments with different heath professionals, stuck in the system a little, so I try to do the things that make me feel better in the interim, and I especially love making masks and sculptures. Creativity can play a huge part in mental health, whether it's making something, writing your feelings down or whatever distracts you and gives you focus on that particular day."
Leigh, third from the right, with those who attended yesterday's event in Arbroath.
Foolish Optimism was made possible by funding from the Year of Young People National Lottery Fund and Life Changes Trust.
For more information, and to watch the film, please visit https://www.foolishoptimism.org
Sandra Ramsay says:
Hi! I am Sandra from Reach Across, a new charity based in Arbroath. I lost my son Ross Ramsay, to suicide and I felt driven to launch the charity to support people affected by suicide. We recently opened our own premises! Very exciting!
I attended " Foolish Optimism" in Arbroath and just want to let you know how proud I am of Leigh and what a fantastic article I read in the Courier. Leigh is inspirational.
Claire Grainger says:
I have no idea how your email to my website was missed but can only apologise profusely. Thank you so much for taking the time to send this message Sandra. I wish you the very best of luck with the charity and have no doubt that Ross would be exceptionally proud of you. Best wishes, Claire.


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Дежё Паттантьюш-Абрахам (; , Унгвар (совр. Ужгород), Австро-Венгрия — , Будапешт, Венгрия) — венгерский политик, премьер-министр антисоветского правительства в 1919 году.

Биография
Представитель известного дворянского рода, известного с XVII века. До 1899 г. изучал право в университете Будапешта. В 1901—1902 служил в армии.

Открыл адвокатскую контору в Будапеште.

В 1906—1918 годах был депутатом парламента. В кабинете Михая Каройи в ноябре 1918 — январе 1919 года занимал пост государственного секретаря Министерства юстиции. Вёл переговоры по вопросу о национальных меньшинствах (трансильванских румынах), надеясь сохранить народы Венгрии в её составе с целью сохранения Венгерского государства.

После провозглашения Венгерской советской республики переехал в Сегед, один главным центром борьбы с ВСР, где на оккупированных странами Антанты территориях страны было образовано контрреволюционное правительство графа Дьюлы Каройи, при котором была сформирована Национальная армия Миклоша Хорти.

Сменил Д. Каройи на посту премьер-министра контрреволюционного правительства. Руководил кабинетом Национального правительства с 12 июля 1919 г. по 12 августа 1919 г. Одновременно был исполняющим обязанности министра финансов.

Его правительство назначило Миклоша Хорти Верховным Главнокомандующим Национальной венгерской армии.

В кабинете Кароя Хусара занимал пост государственного секретаря Министерства внутренних дел.

После этого отошёл от активной политической жизни. Работал адвокатом (1920—1944).

В ноябре 1944 года после государственного переворота в Венгрии под руководством партии скрещённых стрел был интернирован в Шопронкёхиду, место заключения политических заключенных различных национальностей, затем, переведен в Германию.

По возвращении на родину в 1945 году, участвовал в создании правой Венгерской партии свободы. Избран в 1947 году членом Национального собрания Венгрии, после почти тридцатилетнего перерыва. Обвинённый властями в ультраправом экстремизме, в 1949 году был исключен из партии (на тот момент — Независимой венгерской демократической). Вышел в отставку и выведен из парламента. В том же году был интернирован в Тарцаль.

Во время Венгерского восстания 1956 года принимал участие в восстановлении основанной им Партии Свободы.

До 1958 г. работал адвокатом, имел связи с американскими и английскими дипломатами, в результате коммунистические власти в 1967 году вновь предупредили его о ведении антиправительственной деятельности и установили за ним наблюдение.

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 P. Ábrahám Dezső

Премьер-министры Венгрии
История Венгрии
Выпускники Будапештского университета
Депутаты Национального собрания Венгрии
Министры финансов Венгрии
Министры юстиции Венгрии

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PLEASE NOTE: another nice sale with nice and unusual items. There will be at least 2 hours of boxed lots at the beginning of the sale. Please bring your lunch. Click on pictures to enlarge.
mahogany rolltop desk with marble insert; curio cabinets incl. corner; Broyhill leather sofa; leather & cloth double reclining loveseat; sofa with recliners; hall mirror; bar; dinette sets incl. Southwestern; 2 piece black lacquer dresser set; hitch cupboards; high table & 4 chairs sets; day bed with trundle; bar chairs; entertainment center; oak TV cabinet; Bassett dresser; bookcases & more.
vintage western saddle (R. T. Frazier(?); 1930's typewriter desk; Howard Miller grandfather's clock; cuckoo clocks; "Therm A Chest" cooler; oil painting-seascape; 1916 Schempt Bros. Co. calendar plate; Flexible Flyer sled; Zenith radio; Sears & Smith Corona portable typewriters; mahogany telephone stand; Tetley Tea advertising sign; "Terri" doll; World Globe on stand; "Wonders of Russia" cathedral; jewelry; Occupied Japan; depression glass; Lefton; Bulova shelf clock; pottery; chalk pieces; Nippon; old Westinghouse roaster; wooden ironing boards; & more.
Starrett caliper set; several vernier caliper sets; Simpson volt-ohm multimeter; Craftsman drill press; Wesco lift; arbor press; Coleman 10HP generator; air compressor; Milwaukee angle grinders; roll-around toolboxes; carts; wrench sets; socket sets; air tank; welding rod; & more.
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There are two kinds of people in the world: Those who think Die Hard is a Christmas movie, and those who are wrong. Come out to the Wiggle Room, we'll get together, have a few laughs… and peel the hell out of this masterpiece with some of Montreal's favourite neoburlesque stars. Welcome to the party, pal!


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Luminiscenční vlákna (angl.: glow fibers, něm.: lumineszende Fasern) jsou textilní materiál ze směsi polymeru s luminoforními pigmenty.

Speciální vlastnosti
Vlákno může absorbovat během 3–10 minut sluneční nebo umělé světlo, které pak vyzařuje po dobu několika hodin. "Nabíjení" (absorpce) a vyzařování se dá údajně neomezeně opakovat.

Záření není škodlivé, vlákno není toxické.

Vlákna se dají spřádat ve směsích s různými textilními materiály a filamentové i staplové příze se používají na délkové i plošné textilie.

Způsob výroby
Polymer (polyester, polypropylen nebo polyamid) ve směsi s luminoforními pigmenty se taví, protlačuje tryskou a chladí ve zvlákňovací lázni. Pigmenty jsou anorganické látky (např. fosfáty, sloučeniny wolframu, silikáty aj.) s váhovým podílem např. 0,01–5 %.

Vlákno se vyrábí ve formě filamentu s jemností 1,4–5 dtex a dodává jako příze s 15–50 kapilárami nebo jako stříž s délkou 38–120 mm.

Použití

 Stříž - staplové příze, netkané textilie (např. umělé kožišiny)
 Filamentové příze – vlásenky, lana, šňůry, závěsy
 Staplové příze – nitě na strojní vyšívání, ruční vyšívání, na šití, ručně pletací příze, ozdobné tkaniny a pleteniny

Elektroluminiscenční vlákna
jsou (ve 2. dekádě 21. století) ve stádiu výzkumu.

Jedna z variant je kabílek s jádrem ze sulfidu zinečnatého dopovaného buďto mědí nebo manganem nebo obojím. Vnější drát z fosforu je spojen s velmi tenkou, elektrovodivou fólií. Při průchodu střídavého proudu emituje fosfor světlo. Kabílek má tloušťku 1–5 mm. Senzory obsahující elektroluminiscenční materiál mohou být spojeny s optickými vlákny, které vedou signál k fotodiodě detektoru.

Reference

Textilní vlákna
Umělá textilní vlákna


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Q: Magazine style grid with Bootstrap I want to make a magazine style website and preferably with Bootstrap (if that's possible). I want it to look like this:

Can anyone tell me if it's possible to make something like this with Bootstrap? If not maybe someone can tell me if there is a good alternative. Thanks in advance.

A: make it like this:

You may have to set height for the col-sm-8's to make it look exactly same.

A: Bootstrap Grid is used to create fluid layout uses a series of containers, rows, and columns to layout and align content.
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Former Penn State Receiver Allen Robinson Lands at No. 93 on NFL Top 100 Countdown
By Matthew Filipovits on July 27, 2020 at 12:33 pm @mattflip42
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Entering his seventh NFL season, former Penn State wide receiver Allen Robinson continues to earn the respect of his peers, checking in at No. 93 on the NFL Top 100 list.
What goes up, must come down... with @AllenRobinson.
#NFLTop100: 7-10pm CT, @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/TQENOtv5vW
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Robinson is heading into this third year with the Bears after spending the first four years of his career in Jacksonville, where he was a second-round pick in 2014. In his first two years in Chicago, he caught 153 passes for 1901 yards and 11 touchdowns. He secured a career-high 98 catches in 2019 and went over 1000 receiving yards for the second time in his career.
The Michigan native spent three seasons in Happy Valley, having a breakout season under Bill O'Brien in 2012 before setting new Penn State records for single-season receptions (97) and receiving yards (1432) in 2013. He won the Richter-Howard Big Ten Receiver of the Year Award in 2012 and 2013, making him the only two-team winner in the award's history. He finished his Penn State career with 177 catches, 2479 yards, and 17 touchdowns. Oh, and he did this.


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Everyone has that one favorite TV show that came along at the right time with the perfect storyline and characters to leave them totally devoted, defending it from detractors and rewatching until whole episodes are memorized. Some were all over "The West Wing" when it debuted. For me, it was Gilmore Girls.
It's obvious that I'm not alone. Between the breaking-news-bulletins over the announcement that the series would be revived by Netflix and the popular podcast Gilmore Guys, it's managed to remain relevant in pop culture even almost ten years after it went off the air. Some of the jokes haven't aged well and references are laughable now for how dated they are (never forget that Howard Dean moment in season four). Even so, for me, the show is like a warm bowl of homemade soup, comfortable and familiar. I've watched an episode or two after scary movies to make myself feel better. Sure, no one in real life talks in quips and casual pop culture references — at least no one who isn't trying to talk like a fictional character — but that just makes me love my escape to Stars Hollow even more.
I was the same age as Rory when the series started and now that I'm nearly the same age as Lorelai, I see the show from a new perspective. Still, my favorite character has remained the same: the funny, sunny, talented Sookie St. James, played by Melissa McCarthy (Kelly Bishop as the matriarch Emily Gilmore is a close second). Her character was the rare positive appearance of a fat person on television. Almost all other characters, especially at the time, were in the Fat Monica vein: cheap jokes and stereotypes. I'm convinced after living through the early aughts as a fat teenager, the age of low-rise jeans and bellybutton rings, that I can survive anything. My personality is more in line with the showy, outgoing Lorelai than the quiet, serious Rory, and I was still years away from any sort of self-acceptance. Seeing a character on screen who looked like the grown up version of myself, living her life without any hangups about her appearance was not a small thing, even if I wasn't fully aware of it at the time.
Credit must go to the show creator Amy Sherman-Palladino for no subplots about Sookie trying to lose weight or side comments from Sookie wishing she could change her body. Her weight was never a topic of discussion at all. An early characteristic of Sookie was exaggerated clumsiness. In the pilot, before we ever see Melissa McCarthy on screen, we hear her. To be accurate, it wasn't quite her so much as a clatter of pots and pans from a commotion she caused in the kitchen. Sookie cheerfully moves on, a clumsy-person cliché. Thankfully, this klutziness didn't stick. Instead, the running jokes became more about Sookie's obsessive attention to detail and the pride she takes in her work. When Lorelai and Sookie have their first major fight over possibly going into business together, Sookie holds her own and makes the flighty, emotional Lorelai promise that she'll stick with their plan. Throughout the series, it wasn't Lorelai with the stable family life, but Sookie, and it depended on her income.
The best lesson I learned from Sookie was about love. There's a moment halfway through the first season where Lorelai, in a moment of annoyance, says to Sookie, "When did you become a relationship expert? You haven't been in a relationship in years." Lorelai immediately apologizes and Sookie forgives her, but it was obviously a painful remark. It also inspires her to do something about it. Later in the episode, Sookie asks her produce man, Jackson, if he'd like to go to dinner with her and he accepts. Rejection was far and away my number one fear as a teenager. Teased by my classmates, I felt constantly rejected and unwanted, but that's not the same thing as actual rejection. The thought of being brave in this way terrified me. It wasn't until years later, as I got closer to Sookie's age, that taking the initiative lost its terror and became empowering. It feels good to take control of your destiny.
The best part for me, though, was the scene in the kitchen. Lorelai walks in on Sookie in her wedding dress redecorating her own cake in a fit of night-before-nervousness. A bad dream had her trying on her dress and veil before zooming down to make adjustments to her wedding cake. The two friends have a touching moment as Lorelai calms her down. Before leaving the kitchen, Lorelai says, "Hey Sookie." "Yeah?" her friend responds. "You're in your wedding dress." Sookie looks down at herself almost as if just realizing she was wearing it. "I am." "You're beautiful," Lorelai says, while Sookie beams. It's such a funny, sweet, real moment that never makes the joke about Sookie getting married, the kind of scene that even in a state of teenage anxiety could make me think I might possibly meet my own Jackson someday. That imperfect, chubby me might get married someday and it wouldn't be a punchline.
It's been more than fifteen years since "Gilmore Girls" debuted and there hasn't been a character quite like Sookie, even if her role lessened toward the end of the series. The British program "My Mad Fat Diary" is great, and definitely a big step forward, but what made Sookie special was that she was an adult, someone who wasn't still going through a struggle of self-acceptance. I'm sure this whole thing has be strange for Melissa McCarthy herself, whose own weight yo-yo-ed during the series. She's opened up in recent interviews about losing fifty pounds for the upcoming Ghostbusters movie while at the same time, Elle magazine chooses to use a close-up photograph for her cover. It has be weird for McCarthy to go back to the Stars Hollow set, but this fan is glad she's doing it.
Andrea Laurion is a writer and comedian from Pittsburgh. She's probably drinking coffee right now.


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Bertrand Badré has been managing director and chief financial officer of the World Bank Group since March 2013. Previously, he served as the group chief financial officer at Société Général, and before that he served as the group chief financial officer of Crédit Agricole from 2007 to 2011. Between 2004 and 2007, he was managing director of Lazard in Paris and responsible for the Financial Services Group. Badré is a graduate of ENA (Ecole Nationale d'Administration) and Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris. He also studied history at Paris IV University (La Sorbonne) and graduated from HEC Paris (Hautes Études Commerciales).
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As the SKWAWKBOX covered last weekend, Labour MP and former leadership challenger Owen Smith triggered much amusement on social media when he jumped to the completely erroneous assumption that Twitter account @James4Labour was John McDonnell aide James Mills and attempted to embarrass 'Mills' by commenting on his Twitter output.
Smith only embarrassed himself – and started a reverse "I'm Spartacus" hashtag, #IAmNotJamesMills.
However, Smith's behaviour since his blunder has led things down darker paths – and has triggered a formal complaint to the Labour Party by the person behind the @James4Labour account.
"A starting point for all our actions as members of a party and a movement is to treat all people with dignity and respect. This applies to all our dealings with people, offline and online. Everyone should feel able to take part in discussion about our party, country and world. We want to maximise this debate, including critical discussion, as long as it does not result in the exclusion of others".
With this in mind, I would like to make a formal complaint against the MP, Owen Smith, who has attempted to intimidate, undermine, bully and troll me on twitter these past few days and shown a total lack of respect for me, and many others, which has resulted in being "blocked" on twitter.
His behaviour is totally unacceptable, isn't what we should expect from our MPs, and goes against the aforementioned statement from the National Executive Committee of the Labour Party.
Now, do you think that is an appropriate response to a member of the Labour party? I don't know who this "someone" is but they couldn't have been more wrong. The attempted doxing of a member of John McDonnell's staff is totally unacceptable and not the kind of behaviour we should expect from our MPs. If Owen was so certain of his information, why didn't he speak with John's office or contact James Mills direct and deal with it internally. He then called in to question the work ethic of that staff member. Again, totally unacceptable. Owen thought he was on to a winner & so certain of his facts that he felt justified in using twitter to demonise one of John's staff and show them in a bad light.
He was wrong. And I told him directly he was wrong, making light of the situation despite the seriousness of it. I also said he was "embarrassing" because, surely, one would make absolutely certain they had concrete evidence before coming to attack in this way? As you can see, I followed up asking who 'James Mills' was as I had never heard of him until this point.
Instead of realising the error of his ways and accepting that the information he had been given was wrong, he persevered and said I had been "busted". I'm not quite sure how I was "busted' as I am not James Mills, I have never been James Mills and I never will be James Mills. Despite what "someone" has said to Owen Smith. Why does he think he has the right to insult someone in this way? His information was wrong.
A point I made on 27/05/2018 in a tweet to Owen Smith, asking for an apology for his error. To both myself and the now unfairly incriminated 'James Mills', who has done nothing wrong but has been smeared in the most inappropriate of ways. I ask you: Is that so unreasonable?
…Instead of accepting that the information he had been given was wrong, he decides it better to attack me and accuse me of being the troll.
After much deliberation, I felt I couldn't leave this as his behaviour has been totally unacceptable and unfair on both myself and James Mills. So on the 29/05/2016, there had been a BH so I waited for a day where staff might be able to action something, I tweeted: "I hope @johnmcdonnellMP's office are writing to @OwenSmith_MP this morning on behalf of @JamesMills1984 as this tweet is totally unacceptable". The tweet in question is the attempted doxxing of James Mills / a member of John McDonnell's staff. I am sure you will too recognise the seriousness of this and how inappropriate it is.
He then responds with "Are you still going on, 'James'?" Why the highlight of my name? As though he doesn't believe me. I am not a liar and have never been a liar. My name is James and has always been James. Why would I need to lie about this to Owen Smith? HE is the one who was given the wrong information. He then continues, "Anonymity really dents your credibility, you know". Is THIS really acceptable? Is it really fitting with the NEC Statement of making sure everyone feels they can take part in a discussion about the Labour Party? I think not. And for an MP to attack a member and voter in this way is simply unacceptable. He finally concludes with, "And you're clogging up my timeline with this dross". I'm sorry, Owen is the MP & he came at me because he supposedly had information I was somebody i'm actually not. He tweeted this to his 63.9K followers in the hope that he had "got me". How very wrong he was. Am I to blame for people defending me & stating how out of order Owen was. He was hoping he had got one up on John McDonnell and exposed a member of John's staff.
Again, I ask you, do you really think this is the behaviour of an MP and a member of our party? I think not.
I am not involved with the inner circle of Labour, with any MP and have never been so. I am an ordinary member and voter, engaged in political life, supporting Jeremy Corbyn and fighting for a Labour Government. As I have made very clear in my biog. I don't need to be attacked by some crazed MP because he has scores to settle and an agenda.
"The only reason I can give for @Owensmith_MP attempting to intimidate and bully me is because I am a supporter of @JeremyCorbyn's and take an active role in supporting him on Twitter in my capacity as a @UKLabour member & voter".
"I think i've given you more than enough oxygen, 'James'? WOW. And, again, why the need to highlight my name. Why does he continue to think I am a liar and not called James despite me telling him that it is. I have no reason to lie. He then says, "Going to spoil your fun now and block you. Go troll someone else. Bye". Now, it is for him to decide to he blocks or not- that's up to him- but I ask you: do you really think this is how our MPs should behave? What if someone raised something he didn't like at one of his surgeries & pointed out that he was wrong? What would he do? Knock them out so he didn't have to engage? Usher them out of his office? This is not fitting with the statement agreed with the NEC and is not the behaviour we should expect from our elected officials who are there to serve us, the people.
He then posted a tweet, which he delights in saying he had a "very productive 10 mins… blocking various trots, trolls and tedious tin-hatters".
I'm sorry. Is it really acceptable for him to insult us in this way. We are not "trots" or "tin-hatters". We are dedicated members of the Labour party, working hard everyday to fight against the Tory regime and work for a Labour Government. I'm sorry that Owen finds the engagement "tedious" but maybe he should have thought about that before he came with his false accusations, smears and lie and posted such nonsense to his followers on twitter.
My name is James. Has always been James. And will continue to be James. I don't work for John McDonnell. I don't work for the Labour party. And I am not involved with the party other than being an active member online and canvassing when I get the opportunity. To say Owen Smith has been rattled by me is an understatement.
I am appalled that Owen Smith thinks his behaviour is acceptable and that he feels he has the right to publicly accuse people in this way. He continued to infer I was a liar and that I was deceiving people. He has been nothing but insulting and I hope you will act.
You will be able to see from Twitter the amount of support I have had from people who agree with me that Owen's behaviour has been totally unacceptable.
Given Owen likes to use twitter in such a way, I think it is only right that he deletes his tweets, lets us know by tweeting that he has deleted his tweets, giving the reason that they contained untruths and misinformation & attacked an innocent member of the party and also a staff member. I also expect a tweeted public apology to myself and James Mills, tagging us both in the tweet. I also trust you will have an internal investigation regarding the attempting doxing of one of John McDonnell's staff. Totally unforgivable.
This whole episode has proved that MPs think they are above the electorate and have a right to act in any way this wish.
They do not and I look forward to you taking action and Owen's public apology on Twitter.
1. He should delete tweets containing untruths.
I don't know that he will. But it might make him think twice before he attempts to dox, troll, insult, humiliate and intimidate again.
Owen Smith has also been contacted for comment.
The Labour Party clearly 'dodged a bullet' – happily by a country mile, given the scale of Corbyn's victory – when members rejected Smith's attempt to persuade them of his leadership abilities. Jeremy Corbyn's equanimity, grace under pressure and humility cast an unflattering light on the behaviour and demonstrated attitude of Owen Smith in this episode.
Smith is not the only one. The social media behaviour of many so-called 'centrists' makes a mockery of their preferred status as victims of some supposed 'hard-left abuse' – and the sooner the Labour Party can shed the 'hot-house flowers' that seem to feel entitled to bring it into disrepute, the better.
Out the door you go Smithy….. perhaps your behaviour is better suited to the corporate boardrooms of the company's you represent that somehow I doubt it !
I'll be honest, behavior like that, while representing any private company would have you pushed out the door.
Another transgression from Smith… How many more times?
If Owen Smith cares about the Labour Party and wants a Labour Government in power he should reflect on the damage his behaviour over the last two years has caused to the reputation and electability of the party and resign from his position as an MP and leave the Labour Party.
Nope. Not the way it's headed.
Nope. Like too many of them, he's not remotely arsed as long as he's an MP.
Again, see 1 & 2.
Twice he's transgressed and shown disciplinary disregard in the space of a few months and he's STILL there. It's about time an example was made of him. If it doesn't happen it will only embolden the others.
What an Aris this MP is. Get him out of our party!
(with apologies to the good people of the real Monster Raving movement).
Yeah, the real Monster Ravers are intellectual giants compared with this MP!
Another Right Wing political imbecile.
Left wing democratic socialists need to elect left wing democratic socialists.
Did not realise Owen Smith was still in politics! Had forgotten him. Why has he not been expelled?
Looked him up on Meme Means Meme, you can find him in the Failed! section.
Always remember Oswald Mosley Labour MP for Harrow, then for Smethwick, was never expelled from the party either. Neither was black.
Always remember Sir Oswald Ernald Mosley, 6th Baronet of Ancoats, Labour MP for Harrow, then for Smethwick, was never expelled from the party either. Neither was black.
Owen Smith, you are not representative of a "SOCIALIST LABOUR PARTY", Do yourself a favour and withdraw yourself from your constituency "LABOUR PARTY" before your pushed!
Let someone who is interested in getting behind Jeremy Corbyn and putting us back in "POWER"!
Plus, take those who are of your opinions, with you!
"WE DON'T WANT YOUR RIGHT WING POLITICAL THOUGHTS ANYMORE"!


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Family plans funeral services for slain man
Family members of Edmonton's fifth homicide victim of 2009 attended his wake yesterday with somber acceptance of his shifty lifestyle, which may have lead to his death.
By Victoria Handysides/ Metro Edmonton
Published : February 23, 2009
The writing about 24-year-old Landis Tyson Stick's impending death was on the wall, his aunt Janet Stick said yesterday after his wake.
"We're not surprised, because of his personal problems with gangs in Edmonton," she said.
Dozens of family members crowded the Onion Lake reserve hall over the weekend to pay their respects. The funeral is today.
"We were waiting for his kids to get here before we buried him," Janet said, adding he was a good father to his six-year-old daughter and three-year-old son.
Stick was found stabbed outside a downtown apartment building at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, barely a day after he left his northern Saskatchewan home on a bus. He was rushed to hospital, and died as a result of his injuries.
Relatives remember Stick as fun-loving, respectful and easy-going.
No arrests have been made in the homicide.


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