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Rich Siegel | Author - Kingston NY
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The annual Muhlenberg Athletic Alumni Golf tournament was over. The graduates were strolling off the course heading for the veranda of Brookside Country Club located on the outskirts of Allentown Pennsylvania. The beer, the old stories of days gone by, and the camaraderie were being poured with the passion of old friends who had traveled the same long road. The relationships that you make in college don't leave you no matter how hard, at times, we try to let go. When you are an immature 18 year old kid attempting to discover who you are while a group of strangers look on. During those fragile years you don't stop to think what will become of these people when you all reach your 60's. I walked up the stone stairway to find a Corona and the buffet line. There were so many familiar faces that I remembered through the 40 years of wear and tear. I sat at a table with my fraternity brothers from Tau Kappa Epsilon. At the table adjacent to us were about 10 members of a long ago rival fraternity, Phi Kappa Tau. Of course all college shenanigans are past history and we are all friendly as adults. As the drinks poured and the voices got a little louder a couple of the Phi Tau brothers came over to talk to me with serious looks on their face. "Our buddy has taken a bad turn," said Mark Bisbing, one of Emmaus Pennsylvania's best. "He went home yesterday to hospice," added Dan Caputo.
For the last four years Steve DiGrigorio, my college suitemate, turned lifetime confidant, has battled valiantly against Pancreatic cancer. He was diagnosed five years ago and has been in stage four last couple of years. When our backs our against the wall in this society are the times we discover who we are. Some say "why me", becoming bitter heading into a secluded shell. Others, like Steve, get over the initial shock and decide "lets do what we have to do to beat this beast." Cancer hadn't met a more positive and determined fighter than Steve Digregorio. While going through several rounds of chemotherapy he continued to teach and coach the Maroon Raiders of the Nutley High. Until this summer he still maintained a vigorous workout schedule keeping himself as strong mentally and physically as possible. In his last year as the head football coach at Nutley, the Raiders went undefeated and Steve was named New Jersey High School's Coach of the Year. At the age of 60 Steve announced he was retiring from education to spend more time with his family. It was about a month a ago that Steve started to lose the valiant fight. He was hospitalized, finally last week sent home to hospice to spend the time he has left at home with his family at his side.
When I met Steve he was sprawled out in a lounge chair on a late August afternoon. He had just returned from the second half of two a day football practices at Muhlenberg college. I was returning to my new digs getting ready to start my sophomore year. My new home was a five man suite that would turn out to be the spot the young man from North Jersey, and the kid from New Paltz New York would begin to develop a lifetime bond of love and respect. During our initial meeting there was a sense of school boy tension. Steve had been placed in our suite by an accident that only me, Steve, and his friend Art Schiavone (Steve's mentor from Nutley and the Captain of the Mules football team) know the cause. Inwardly, my initial reaction was 'he isn't suppose to be here'. Unfortunately, over the years, I never asked Steve what he was thinking that day of our first encounter. In that first year together both of us moved around each other gingerly. He was quickly making his mark as a defense end on the football team and made it clear he wanted to be a football coach. I was still in the midst of trying to find playing time on the varsity basketball team. At the same I was wrestling with the idea if I wanted, or was capable of making it through a strict liberal arts curriculum. Steve was a deliberate, quiet, strong leader. I was a flamboyant actor still in the early stages of finding character.
By the second year of living together in Benfer suite 102 Steve DiGrigorio and I had become reluctant friends. Steve joined Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity and I was a TKE brother. In those days at Muhlenberg it was highly unusual for brothers of different fraternities to be good friends let alone choose to live with each other. We had so much in common, yet agreed on almost nothing. For the most part I was a judgemental critic and Steve was a thoughtful caring person always willing to give others the benefit of the doubt. We both loved athletics, politics, and saw ourselves as budding philosophers. I remember a December night the two of us were watching a Monday night football game (if a game was on we were watching). It was typical in our suite that you couldn't see the carpeting through the pizza boxes, and I recall this night things were particularly messy. Late in the game Howard Cosell, who was doing the commentary of the Patriots/Dolphins game, announced just past 11:00pm John Lennon had been killed in front of New York's Dakota Hotel. To that point in our relationship I did not think of Steve as an emotional guy. After Cosell made the announcement Steve and I didn't speak about it again. I went to bed after John Smith kicked the winning field goal. Steve remained on the couch, silent, tears pouring down his face.
The night of Lennon's death I witnessed the essence my roommate. We had many strong leader personalities go through our suite in those years. At various times we had the captain of the football team, the captain of the basketball team, people who would go on to be be doctors, teachers, Ministers, a lieutenant colonel , a car salesman, and through it all there was never a doubt Steve was the head coach of the suite. He took on the responsibility of playing psychiatrist in the midst of the cuckoo's nest. His most frustrating task was babysitting a precocious, moody, maverick, who was in desperate need of a moral compass. So many nights the coach emerged from his room with that sly smile, shaking his head, waiting to see the current tomfoolery and excesses his most troubled player was up to. There was an early morning me and Tom Wagner arrived back from Atlantic City after experiencing a rare winning night. That year Steve's roommate in the Suite was a hardworking wannabe lawyer from Exton Pa. Mark Pintavale was paying his way through college with intense focus and an old fashion work ethic. It was 6:30 am with two crazies running around the living room throwing 100 dollar bills in the air screaming "wake up Marcus, it's time to get up and wash the dishes at the student union." Mark emerged first from his room, Steve wandered out a few moments later. "How many pots do you have to scrub to get one of these," I taunted throwing a crumpled of C-notes at Mark's feet. "Here's some more hundreds to wipe your butt with because we're out of toilet paper." Steve looked on silently that morning, but the look of disdain in his eyes gave me the message it was time for me to be a better person.
I would never admit it but my buddy was always a few steps ahead of me when it came to being a good human being. I had a sense of entitlement believing everything would fall into place for me "just because." In the 40 years since my school days I learned the hard lessons my college suitemate had already mastered. Steve had a unique way of consistently doing the right thing in all situations. He believed if you took care of "your own business" you had the best chance of getting to the goal. He was born to teach, to influence youthful generations with pure intentions. He was a natural coach, leading young men into battle seeking victory, while at the same time maintaining humility and grace. He started his career coaching at the college level and finished it as the as the first undefeated coach in the history of Nutley High. Despite all his success in the classroom and the gridiron Steve's first priority was his family. He and Nadia raised three boys Aaron, Zack and Derek. It was abundantly evident that his family was his pride and joy, clearly his greatest legacy. Not unlike he would later do with his own health when derek was diagnosed with a rare disease (Ataxia Telangiectasia) that has him confined to a wheel chair we all got to witness what this man was made of. He spent everyday, every waking hour to make Derek's life of normal as possible. Steve loved quoting the great coaches, especially Vince Lombardi, one of his favorites: "The measure of a person is not about how many times they are knocked down in this life, the measure is in their response."
At the time of this writing Steve is at home with hospice surrounded by his immediate family. Alone with my thoughts I ring myself back to the day I arrived back at Muhlenberg college for my sophomore year. The hand of destiny had brought myself and Steve Digregorio together. We both would agree it wasn't love at first sight, but it was apparent to me on that day that we had found in each other a sounding board. We were each others confidant and foe at the same time. We weren't best friends, we didn't hang together at parties, it was unspoken that when we needed advice, or another opinion we had a way of finding each other. I had many good friends, teammates, and frat pals at Muhlenberg but Steve was my brother. God does work in mysterious ways, some argue god has a purpose for everything that happens in our lives. In my observations along this journey is God selects a few who he chooses to help the rest of us stay on track. Steve Degregorio was chosen by God to be a leader. From what I witnessed Steve understood the weight his presence represented and accepted the role he was chosen to play. An assertive voice who understood the responsibilities that go along with leadership. He was not the life of the party, he was the chaperone of so many lives who looked to Steve for direction. I could have never imagined that warm September day all those years ago that the big blond kid from Nutley New Jersey would have such a major impact on a selfish arrogant bloke from New Paltz New York. Most of his life Steve gave without taking. I will forever be grateful to the happenstances of life that brought us together. Goodbye my friend.
You can purchase the book here:
You Can't Do Both
The stories in this book are inspired by people and events that have brushed against the author. Rich has labels this work as fiction, but claims the authenticity of each chapter ranges from 90% to 100% in accuracy. Although in some instances names have been changed, the characters live or have lived and are not his original creation.
Each chapter is told in two parts. The first parts are told mostly as stories, while the trailers are reflections that offer the reader an opportunity to a backstage view behind Rich's introspections. The music lyrics that introduce each chapter serve as a linkage between the verse of the chapter and the inspiration of the author.
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I am running 10k in December for Positive East because I'd like you to give them my christmas presents.
I am running 10k at the red run london at victoria park this December 1.
I've had a fun year of holidays and weddings and piles of champagne - and I would like to find a better recipient for my Christmas presents this year.
I know it sounds a bit earnest, but one of the best things about the wedding, apart from getting to marry Ed of course, is I decided to get fit for it. It has been an amazing experience, not only for my waistline on the day, but for my mental health and my sense of being.
Since September I've jumped back on the carbs and booze with gusto, so hoping this race will kick-start me back into fitness, and raise some Christmas present money for the charity.
If you weren't going to give me a Christmas present in the first place give them a few quid anyway! It's Christmas after all.


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use nix::sys::socket::{socket, sockopt, getsockopt, setsockopt, AddressFamily, SockType, SockFlag, SockLevel};

#[test]
fn test_so_buf() {
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    let bufsize: usize = thread_rng().gen_range(4096, 131072);
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Materials & Applications>
Masonry>
Masonry Construction>
Masonry allows for unlimited architectural expression. The shapes, sizes, colors, textures, and finishes of the units and joints can be combined in endless variations. Minor fluctuations in shade and texture impart depth and character to masonry structures. And each wall is unique. But within that context, there has to be some uniformity.
Mockups are sample panels made using the same materials, techniques, and personnel that will be used on the project. Constructed ahead of time, they help all involved parties understand what can be built and how it will appear. Serving as a tool of comparison to judge finished work, they may be stand-alone panels that will be removed at project completion or they may be part of the structure, preferably in a less visible location. The second option saves time and money.
Achieving acceptable appearance of mortar joints on a project requires three key steps:
initial agreement between the owner or his representative and the contractor or mason on what constitutes desired appearance
an understanding by both of the inherent limitations of the system
careful control of influencing variables by the contractor and mason
Construct the panel in a safe area. Retain for future reference if necessary.
View the masonry together. This assures that purchaser (owner) and provider (mason) are examining the masonry under the same lighting and environment.
Optimize the viewing environment. View under strong but indirect sunlight if possible.
Evaluate as a whole. Consider the overall appearance of the masonry as basis for evaluation. Usually this entails observation from a distance of approximately 20- to 30-feet
When questions arise, examine the mockup closely. The cause for differences in appearance observed from a distance can often be determined by close inspection of the masonry.
Talk about it together. Evaluation of appearance is truly subjective, but most people can agree on the general aspects of what they like and don't like.
Establishing Agreement
The masonry sample panel or mockup is an important means of establishing agreement between purchaser and provider on what is expected and what is achievable. Depending on the complexity of the project, the role of a masonry sample panel or mockup can go beyond providing a means for evaluating the appearance of masonry.
However, establishing appearance criteria for the project is certainly one of the basic reasons for constructing, approving, and retaining sample panels or mockups. In addition to following the general guidelines for evaluating the appearance of masonry previously mentioned, the mason contractor should be certain that the panel is indeed representative of what can be achieved on the project. The materials, batching and mixing procedures, level of workmanship, curing, and cleaning procedures used to construct the sample panel should be consistent with what will be provided in construction of the project. This requires planning on the part of both the owner and the mason contractor, to provide adequate time for the mortar to cure, for the panel to be cleaned, and for the project to dry prior to evaluation of its appearance.
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The Fall at Home
Don Paterson
The best of Paterson's 'clever, addictive and funny' aphorisms – including 40 pages of new material.
Aphorisms have been described as 'the obscure hinterland between poetry and prose' (New Yorker) – short pithy statements that capture the essence of the human condition in all its shades.
In this New and Selected, master of the form Don Paterson brings the best examples from his three previous volumes together with ingenious new material relevant to today's world. Moving and mischievous, canny and profound – these wide-ranging observations of no more than one or two lines demonstrate that the aphorism is the perfect form for our times.
Consciousness is the turn the universe makes to hasten its own end.
Agnosticism is indulged only by those who have never suffered belief.
Poet: someone in the aphorism business for the money.
DonPaterson
Don Paterson was born in Dundee in 1963. His poetry collections include Nil Nil, God's Gift to Women, Landing Light, Rain and 40 Sonnets. He has published two books of aphorism, The Book of Shadows and The Blind Eye, as well as translations of Antonio Machado and Rainer Maria Rilke. He is also the author of Reading Shakespeare's Sonnets, Smith:…
More books by Don Paterson
Illuminating and authoritative treatise on 'how a poem works', from the multi-award-winning poet, editor and professor of poetry – now in…
** Signed edition ** A classic television series, The Twilight Zone, sets off a genre-bending experiment in science-fiction, autobiography and all the…
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Illuminating and authoritative treatise on 'how a poem works', from the multi-award-winning poet, editor and professor of poetry.
WINNER OF THE 2015 COSTA POETRY AWARD. A new collection from the award-winning and much-loved poet.
40 Sonnets
The beautiful new Collectors' Edition from Faber Members: A signed edition of Don Paterson's latest collection, 40 Sonnets. Don Paterson is…
40 Sonnets (Collectors' Edition)
Selected Poems by Don Paterson is an essential selection from one of the most important poets of the new generation.
Reading Shakespeare's Sonnets: A New Commentary by Don Paterson: 'Paterson is simply one of the best living poets in the UK.'…
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101 Sonnets is a collection of classic sonnets introduced by Don Paterson, one of Britain's foremost contemporary poets.
101 Sonnets
Rain, by Don Paterson, is the first new collection of poems for six years from the acclaimed Scottish poet and winner…
Nil Nil by Don Paterson is one of six wonderful collections published in celebration of Faber's rich poetry heritage.
Nil Nil
The Blind Eye: A Book of Late Advice, by Don Paterson. 'God's joke, maybe, but he should work on his timing.…
The Blind Eye
Rainer Maria Rilke's 55 Sonnets to Orpheus remain a testimony to a writer whose significance other poets continue to testify to.…
God's Gift to Women is Don Paterson – the prize-winning Scottish poet – at his finest: a 'terrific, intelligent, lyrical, delicate,…
God's Gift to Women
Landing Light by Don Paterson, winner of the Whitbread Prize for Poetry 2003: 'The most animated and animating volume of new…
Landing Light
Nil Nil is Don Paterson's stunning first collection, already enlivened by the great formal skill and imaginative daring which has resulted…
Don Paterson's The Eyes is an ingenious and affecting re-imagining of the work of the great Spanish poet Antonio Machado.
A classic television series, The Twilight Zone, sets off a genre-bending experiment in science-fiction, autobiography and all the spaces in-between.
W. B. Yeats – a collection of Yeats's poems, selected by Seamus Heaney – is one of six wonderful poetry collections…
A professional man of letters – critic, editor, biographer – though never a professional poet, Ian Hamilton (1938-2001) referred to his…
Ian Hamilton Collected Poems
Ian Hamilton
This new selection of John Clare's poetry is part of a series of collections from six great nature poets.
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BC SPCA > About us > Senior Management Team > Craig Naherniak, General Manager of Humane Education
Craig Naherniak, General Manager of Humane Education
Craig Naherniak, BC SPCA General Manager of Humane Education, has been involved in the humane movement for more than 29 years. Craig oversees education programming including the Society's youth magazine, Bark! and programming for youth and teachers. Craig oversaw the Society's farm animal welfare work including the SPCA Certified program and, for eight years, managed the implementation of the BC SPCA animal welfare and behaviour programs in 36 shelters across B.C.
Craig has a Sociology degree and a Masters in Environmental Studies focusing on human/animal relationships and environmental education. In his past, he has worked with a range of farm animals including operations manager of a commercial hog farm.
He has a pair of cats rescued from Vancouver alleys and a socially challenged community dog from northern B.C. who has taught Craig the true meaning of patience.
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Guidance note
Guidance note 23 on preparing for Validation
Relates to requirement 8.3
Note that this guidance note has not been updated yet to reflect the changes to the Validation procedure in February 2017.
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What is Validation?
Infographics on Validation
Links to all past Validations
1. Overview of EITI Validation
2. How Validation is carried out: Validation procedure
2.1 Overview of the Validation procedure
2.2 Procedure for Second and subsequent Validations
2.3 How the International Secretariat conducts the initial assessment
2.4 How the Validator conducts their review
2.5 Validation timelines
3. How MSGs and National Secretariats can prepare for Validation
3.1 Conduct a Validation self-assessment
3.2 Prepare documentation
3.3 Complete the preparatory work before Validation commences
3.4 Help organise stakeholder consultations for Validation missions
3.5 Coordinate MSG feedback
4. Early Validation and extension requests
5. List of resources
Validation is an essential feature of EITI implementation. It provides stakeholders with an impartial assessment of whether EITI implementation in a country is consistent with the provisions of the EITI Standard. The Validation report also addresses the impact of the EITI, the implementation of activities encouraged by the EITI Standard, lessons learnt in EITI implementation, as well as any concerns stakeholders have expressed and recommendations for future implementation of the EITI.
Validation is one of the key tools that the EITI Board uses to verify whether implementing countries are delivering on their commitments. Through Validation, countries receive recognition for their efforts and progress. Where EITI implementation is inadequate or has stalled, the findings from Validation can lead to suspension and delisting. Validation recognises and incentivises good implementation and gives the EITI teeth where implementation is not good enough.
The Validation Guide[1] provides guidance on assessing progress towards meeting the EITI Requirementsand a template for the Validation Report. In some cases, there is specific evidence that the EITI Board must see to ensure that a provision has been satisfied. In other cases, there are different approaches that a country might take to address an EITI provision, and the guide provides examples of the types of evidence that the EITI Board might consider.
In accordance with requirement 8.3, compliance with each individual EITI Requirement will be indicated by applying one of the following designations:
Satisfactory progress. In order for the EITI Board to conclude that a country has made satisfactory progress, Validation needs to demonstrate that all aspects of the requirement have been implemented and that the broader objective of the requirement has been fulfilled.
Meaningful progress. In order for the EITI Board to conclude that a country has made meaningful progress, Validation needs to demonstrate that significant aspects of the requirement have been implemented and that the broader objective of the requirement is being fulfilled.
Inadequate progress. In order for the EITI Board to conclude that a country has made inadequate progress, Validation needs to demonstrate that significant aspects of the requirement have not been implemented and that the broader objective of the requirement is far from fulfilled.
No progress. In order for the EITI Board to conclude that a country has made no progress, Validation needs to demonstrate that all or nearly all aspects of the requirement remain outstanding, and that the broader objective of the requirement is not fulfilled.
Drawing on this assessment, the EITI Board will assess overall compliance with all requirements in the EITI Standard. Where Validation verifies that a country has made satisfactory progress on all of the requirements, the EITI Board will designate that country as EITI compliant. The consequences of non-compliance vary depending on the circumstances (see requirement 8.3(a)(ii). Figure 1 illustrates the scenarios.
Figure 1 – Validation scenarios
In addition to the assessment of the requirements, Validation also documents efforts to go beyond the EITI Requirements. This will include efforts by multi-stakeholder group to address 'encouraged' or 'recommended' aspects of the EITI Standard. It will also include efforts by the multi-stakeholder group to successful achieve any work plan objectives that fall outside the scope of the EITI Standard, but that have been identified by the multi-stakeholder group to be necessary objectives for the EITI to address national priorities for the extractive sector. These efforts will be documented in the Validation process but will not be taken into account in assessing compliance with the EITI Standard.
The EITI Validation procedure lays out how countries are validated. Given the multi-stakeholder nature of the EITI and the importance of dialogue, the Validation procedure emphasisesstakeholder consultation.
Validation is carried out in four stages.
Figure 2: The four stages of Validation
The overview below is a summary. For the full procedure, consult the document "EITI Validation Procedure"[2]
Preparation for Validation.
Prior to the commencement of Validation, the multi-stakeholder group (MSG)is encouraged to undertake a self-assessment of adherence to the EITI Standard. This guidance note supports the MSG on how to prepare for Validation.
Initial data collection and stakeholder consultation
This work is undertaken by theEITI International Secretariat. The International Secretariat reviews the relevant documentation, visits the countryand consults stakeholders. This will include meetings with the multi-stakeholder group, the Independent Administratorand other key stakeholders, including stakeholders that are represented on, but not directly participating in, the multi-stakeholder group. The Board maintains a standardized procedure for data collection[3].Based on these consultations, the International Secretariat will prepare a report making an initial evaluation of progress against requirements in accordance with the Validation Guide. The report will not include an overall assessment of compliance.
Independent Validation.
The EITI Board will appoint Independent Validators, who will report to the Board via the Validation Committee. The Validator assesses whether the Secretariat's initial validation has been carried out in accordance with the Validation Guide. The Validator will amend or comment on the Secretariat's report as needed. The Validator then prepares a short Validation report for submission to the Board. This will include the Validator's assessment of compliance with each provision, but not an overall assessment of compliance. The multi-stakeholder group will be invited to comment on the Validation Report.
Board Review.
The Validation Committee will review the Validator's assessment and any feedback from the multi-stakeholder group. The Validation Committee will then make a recommendation to the EITI Board on the country's compliance with the EITI Requirements.
The EITI Board will make the final determination of whether the requirements are met or unmet, and on the country's overall compliance in accordance with provision 8.3.a.ii of the EITI Standard[4].
The Validation procedures[5] include a standardised procedure for data collection and stakeholder consultation by the EITI International Secretariat and a procedure for the procurement of Validators, including standardised terms of reference.
There is a streamlined procedure for second and subsequent Validations, which assess progress with the corrective actions established by the EITI Board in the previous Validation:
The MSG is advised regarding the commencement of Validation and invited to contact the Secretariat with any comments and concerns regarding EITI implementation and progress in addressing the corrective actions.[6] The MSG is encouraged to prepare a memo outlining the response to each of the corrective actions from the previous Validation. This should highlight the relevant MSG discussions and MSG minutes, supporting documentation, and any stakeholders concerns or commentary about progress with EITI implementation;
The EITI International Secretariat undertakes a desk review, assessing the progress made in addressing the corrective actions established by the EITI Board. The desk review shall follow the standardised procedure for data collection and stakeholder consultation as per the Validation procedures.
The Secretariat's draft assessment is sent to the Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) for comment.
Following receipt of these comments, the Secretariat's assessment is finalised for consideration by the EITI Board via the Validation Committee.
The Validation Committee will review the Secretariat's assessment and the feedback from the MSG. The Committee will then decide whether to request additional information, refer the assessment to the independent validator, or to make a recommendation to the Board.
The EITI Board will make the final determination of whether the corrective actions have been addressed, and the country's overall compliance in accordance with provision 8.3.a.ii of the EITI Standard. The Secretariat's assessment and associated MSG comments will be considered confidential until the Board has reached a decision.
Examples include the 2018 Validation of Mongolia [7] and the 2018 Validation of Timor Leste[8].
The International secretariat's work is conducted in three phases:
Desk Review. Prior to visiting the country, the Secretariat will conduct a detailed desk review of the available documentation relating to the country's compliance with the EITI Standard, including but not limited to:
The EITI work plan and other planning documents such as budgets and communication plans;
The multi-stakeholder group's Terms of Reference, and minutes from multi-stakeholder group meetings;
EITI Reports, and supplementary information such as summary reports and scoping studies;
Communication materials;
Annual progress reports; and
Any other information of relevance to Validation.
This work will include initial consultations with stakeholders, who will be invited to submit any other documentation they consider relevant.
Without prejudice to the ability of the Board to exercise their discretion to consider all available evidence, the Secretariat should not take into account actions undertaken after the commencement of Validation.
Country visit. The Secretariat will meet with the multi-stakeholder group and its members, the Independent Administrator and other key stakeholders, including stakeholder groups that are represented on, but not directly participating in, the multi-stakeholder group.
In addition to meeting with the MSG as a group, the Secretariat will meet with its constituent parts (government, companies and civil society) either individually or in constituency groups, with appropriate protocols to ensure that stakeholders are able to freely express their views and that requests for confidentiality are respected.
Local interpreters (where needed) should be hired on the basis of trust and competency in order to preserve impartiality as well as accuracy of the statements collected.
The Secretariat should seek and accept written statements and other materials of relevance.
Reporting on progress against requirements. Based on these consultations, the International Secretariat will prepare a report making an initial evaluation of progress against requirements in accordance with the Validation Guide. The report will not include an overall assessment of compliance. The multi-stakeholder group and its members will be invited to comment on the draft report. The report is submitted to the Validator.
The Validator, reporting to the EITI Board via the Validation Committee, assesses whether the Secretariat's initial validation has been carried out in accordance with the Validation Guide.[9]Applying appropriate professional standards, this is expected to include:
A detailed review of the International Secretariat's report assessing progress against requirements in accordance with the Validation Guide, and the relevant source documentations, including but not limited to:
Annual activity reports; and
Any other information of relevance to Validation, including any documentation relating to EITI implementation from EITI stakeholders.
A risk-based approach for spot checks, including reviewing additional source documentation and direct consultations with stakeholders, which may include group consultations and/or individual consultations, with appropriate protocols to ensure that stakeholders are able to freely express their views and that requests for confidentially are respected.
In most cases the Validator's work will not require field visits. In exceptional circumstances, for example where the Validation is particularly complex or contentious, the Board may request that the validator undertakes a field visit. In such cases, a budget and contract for this work will be agreed separately.
For each country, the Validator will:
Amend or comment on the Secretariat's report
Prepares a short summary (the Validation Report) for submission to the Board.
The Validation procedures specify the following timeframe:
Commencement of Validation
Validation deadline
Secretariat Assessment (desk review, mission and reporting)
Max. 12 weeks
MSG Comment period
+ 3 weeks
Validator Review commences
Validator Submits findings
Meeting with Validation Committee
The timeframe for the final decision by the Board will depend on the schedule of EITI Board meetings. In some cases, the Board may consider taking a decision on a Validation via Board circular between Board meetings.
The overview of Validation decisions and upcoming schedule can be found here: https://eiti.org/document/validation-schedule-decisions
The National Secretariat and MSG are advised to take their Validation deadline into account when agreeing their annual work plans. As the deadline for the commencement of Validation approaches, the International Secretariat will contact the National Secretariat and the MSG to discuss the Validation schedule and procedures. MSGs have often found it useful to conduct "pre-validation" assessments as described below. Validation is also an opportunity and catalyst foe MSG members to reach out to their constituencies, seek their views on the EITI process, and encourage them to participate in the Validation process. All stakeholders are encouraged to prepare and collate documentation that will be relevant to Validation.
MSGs have often found it useful to conduct "pre-validation" assessments ahead of Validation. In some cases this has identified corrective actions that can be taken prior to Validation [10].
The usual approach to the self-assessments is to make an assessment of progress against each requirement following the Validation Guide. The Guide includes a template for Validation reports, which can be used to present the findings. In some cases, the MSG has mandated the National Secretariat – or a trusted intermediary - to undertake these assessments. In other cases, the MSG has conducted the self-assessments, with sub-groups considering different aspects and reporting back to the MSG.
The International Secretariat has prepared self-assessment templates to support this work. The objective of the templates is to examine potential implementation gaps, identify remedial actions, and to identify evidence and documentation that is relevant to Validation.
The pre-Validation self-assessment booklet can be found here:
https://eiti.org/document/prevalidation-selfassessment-booklet
Table 1: Example Template for self-assessment on progress against each requirement
MSG oversight
EITI provisions
Self-assessment questions
Evidence & rationale
Government engagement
EITI provisions 1.1; 1.2; 1.3 a-e; 1.3.f.iii.
Has the government issued a public statement of its commitment to implement the EITI?
Has the government appointed a senior individual to lead on the implementation of the EITI?
Are senior government officials represented on the MSG?
Are government representatives fully, actively and effectively engaged in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the EITI process?
Speech by HE President X on 20 December 2010
Vice Minister Y appointed by decree EITI Champion on 14.01.11.
List of MSG reps show the government represented by…
MSG meeting minutes
Participation in EITI events
Secretariat to check that speech is online
The national secretariat is advised to ensure that all documentation is prepared and compiled in advance. A key element is documentation of MSG decisions. This should include:
The multi-stakeholder group's Terms of Reference and other governing documents;
Minutes from multi-stakeholder group meetings;
Any other information of relevance to Validation, including any documentation relating to EITI implementation from EITI stakeholders such as constituency nominations procedures, pertinent press releases, links to government websites and minutes from relevant parliamentary, industry or civil society committees, among others. Examples of articles or reports critical of government or industry management in the extractives are particularly relevant to demonstrating freedom of expression and association.
MSG members and other interested stakeholders are also invited to prepare documentation for consideration during the Validation process. During data collection, the Secretariat will meet with the MSG constituencies separately. They will also conduct further consultations individually, with protocols to ensure that stakeholders are able to freely express their views and that requests for confidentiality are respected.
3.3 Complete the preparatory work beforeValidation commences
Without prejudice to the ability of the Board to exercise their discretion to consider all available evidence, the Validation procedures specify that Validation "should not take into account actions undertaken after the commencement of Validation". By undertaking pre-Validation self-assessments well ahead of the commencement of Validation allows MSGs to identify any outstanding gaps and formulate quick fixes to publish missing information online. This work can also form the basis of the MSG's work on embedding EITI reporting into routine government and company systems.
National secretariats and MSGs have often found it helpful to plan stakeholder consultation missions by the International Secretariat well ahead of time. At a minimum, MSGs should organise meetings with the following sources:
Relevant government officials, including but not limited to the EITI Champion, government representatives on the MSG, representatives of relevant agencies not represented on the MSG (e.g. Auditor General, Customs, etc.).
Relevant company representatives including but not limited to MSG members and their constituents (other mining, oil and gas companies).
Relevant civil society, including but not limited to MSG members, representatives of relevant NGOs not directly involved in the MSG, grassroots mining activists, etc.
Development partners, including but not limited to donors having supported EITI implementation, the World Bank, IMF, etc.
The Independent Administrator for the most recent EITI Report, and if possible previous Independent Administrators and other EITI-related consultants.
Media representatives including journalists, editors and stringers for international agencies on extractives or public finance issues.
Figure 3: Example of stakeholder consultations schedule in Nigeria (2016)
The MSG is also invited to suggest additional sources focusing on key aspects of implementation that it seeks to highlight. National secretariats and MSGs are encouraged to:
Publish an announcement of Validation on the national EITI website and relevant national dissemination channels (e.g. the press), inviting any stakeholder to contact the International Secretariat and including relevant contact details. Stakeholders are encouraged to prepare written submissions which can be made available to the Secretariat, Validator and the EITI Board.
Prepare a list of stakeholders and suggested agenda for the International Secretariat to review during the first week of Validation. The Validation Guide provides the structure of questions to be covered during stakeholder consultations, although not all questions will be relevant for all stakeholders.
Consider appointing a member of the national secretariat to act as focal person for logistical support during the country mission of stakeholder consultations.
Following completion of the International Secretariat's initial assessment and the independent Validator's draft Validation report, the MSG will receive these documents with a period of three weeks to comment. MSGs have often tasked their national secretariats with circulating the draft reports for comment, consolidating all comments and sending a single set of comments to the independent Validator.
While the MSG is invited to provide comments on the initial assessment and draft Validation report, any constituency is also welcome to submit comments independently of the MSG.
The Board has agreed that implementing countries may seek an early Validation. Any such requests should be endorsed by the multi-stakeholder group and submitted to the International Secretariat.
Requirement 8.5 of the EITI Standard addresses eligibility for an extension of the Validation deadline. The EITI Board will apply the following tests in assessing any extension requests:
The request must be made in advance of the deadline and be endorsed by the multi-stakeholder group.
The multi-stakeholder group must demonstrate that it has been making meaningful progress towards meeting the deadline and has been delayed due to exceptional circumstances. In assessing meaningful progress the EITI Board will consider:
The EITI process, in particular the functioning of the multi-stakeholder group and clear, strong commitment from government.
The status and quality of EITI reporting, including meaningful progress in meeting the requirements for timely reporting as per Requirement 2 and efforts to address recommendations for improving EITI reporting.
The exceptional circumstance(s) must be explained in the request from the multi-stakeholder group.
No extensions will be granted which would increase the maximum candidature period.
The key tests in assessing extensions is whether the multi-stakeholder group has made meaningful progress towards meeting the deadline, and whether the delays are due to exceptional circumstances. In previous cases, the Board has typically looked at how the government and MSG have worked to overcome barriers to meeting deadlines and considered achievements in implementation to date. The Board has also looked at whether the delays are caused by unforeseen challenges beyond the control of the MSG.
Board decisions on extension requests for Validation
Niger (https://eiti.org/BD/2016-21)
Peru (for second Validation) (https://eiti.org/BD/2018-9-E)
Validation Procedure: https://eiti.org/document/eiti-validation-procedures
Validation Guide: https://eiti.org/document/eiti-validation-guide
Pre-Validation self-assessment booklet: https://eiti.org/document/prevalidation-selfassessment-booklet
Infographics on Validation: https://eiti.org/document/infographics-on-validation-process-procedures
Validation schedule and decisions overview: https://eiti.org/document/validation-schedule-decisions
The extension requests submitted to the Board can be requested from the International Secretariat (secretariat@eiti.org).
Board decisions (all): https://eiti.org/board-decisions
[1] previously the "Standard Terms of Reference for Validators", available here: https://eiti.org/document/validation-guide
[2] https://eiti.org/document/validation-procedures
[4] https://eiti.org/node/4922#r8-3
[6] If concerns are raised regarding requirements previously assessed as "satisfactory progress" or "beyond", the International Secretariat will refer this to the Validation Committee for consideration. The Board has the right to establish shorter or longer timeframes (§8.3.d.i), and may request that the Validation considers the corrective actions and additional issues. The Board will also consider requests to upgrade assessments from 'satisfactory progress' to 'beyond'.
[7] https://eiti.org/document/mongolia-validation-2018
[8] https://eiti.org/document/timorleste-validation-2018
[9] https://eiti.org/document/eiti-validation-guide
[10] MSGs should note that without prejudice to the ability of the Board to exercise their discretion to consider all available evidence, the Secretariat should not take into account actions undertaken after the commencement of Validation.
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gn-23-validation_es.pdf
livret-validation-auto-evaluation-2017.pdf
validation-booklet-english-2017.pdf


Sandy Nook Holiday Apartment, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk. - Sniff It Out! Sniff It Out!
Sandy Nook Holiday Apartment, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk.
A review of this dog friendly holiday accommodation.
My partner & I stayed, with our dog at Sandy Nook for a week in October 2013. This ground floor holiday apartment is situated in an Art-Deco style block on a quiet, gravelled, residential road in the pretty village of Old Hunstanton.
There is plenty of off road parking, probably enough for 15 or so cars. During our stay there were never more than 3! The building is also surrounded by a small lawned area and Sandy Nook has it's own picnic table and umbrella at the side of the apartment. Be aware that, if you do have a dog, the outside area is not enclosed. We tethered our greyhound to the picnic table on a long lead, and all was well!
The apartment caters for up to 4 people and 1 dog. There is 1 double bedroom and 1 larger twin bedroom. Both rooms are extremely comfortable and well decorated with plenty of storage and coat hangers. Bed linen and towels are provided.
The bathroom is large and to a pretty high standard. We were impressed that shower gel was provided in a hygienic dispenser and that there were plenty of cleaning products and even spare loo roll!
The living area is open plan and consists of a sitting area with a large 2 seater sofa and 2 chairs. There is also a TV with Freeview, DVD player and plenty of books, DVDs and games. The free Wi-Fi worked well, which is an absolute must for us.
You can also make use of the log burner style electric heater if you have a chilly evening, but the central heating is good and included in the price.
Whilst it was more than adequate for us, we thought that the sitting area might be a little cramped with 4 adults and a dog! But hopefully the weather will be kind and like us most of your time can be spent outside!
There is a round dining table to sit four people and an extremely well equipped kitchen area.
We always take one decent knife and a cast iron casserole, just in case, but we certainly didn't need it here! There was a good quality knife block, plenty of pans, crockery, and glasses etc. Tea towels, washing up liquid and even dishwasher tablets were provided.
The finishing touches were a DAB radio and a Nespresso coffee machine with more than enough pods to keep us going for the week!
All in all very impressive indeed.
The lady who owns & manages the property is called Gail, and we very much liked her friendly approach and professionalism. Our initial enquiry was dealt with swiftly, as was all correspondence. We were even asked whether we would like red, white or rosé complimentary wine (and a bottle of milk). The whole experience went without a hitch and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sandy Nook.
The owners also have a second apartment at the same location called Sea Glimpse. This is again a two bed ground floor apartment accepting one dog. There is also an option to rent a beach hut on Old Hunstanton beach.
Neither of us knew the North Norfolk coast area at all but found Old Hunstanton was a great location in itself and as a base to visit other places. The following information is just a snapshot of a few of the many things to do.
Old Hunstanton - not to be confused with Hunstanton, although they are adjoined. Old Hunstanton is smaller, quieter, prettier,and dare we say, a little more genteel!
If the weather is good there is no better place to sit outside than on the lawn of the Le Strange Arms Hotel & Ancient Mariner pub.
Dogs are welcome (and also in a limited area inside the pub) and you can look out over the beach to the sea.
Decent food is served both at the pub and from the hotel restaurant. There is a beautiful stretch of beach accessible from the pub car park and dogs are allowed on it all year round.
For an interesting browse or if you are looking for gifts Old Barns Craft Centre is well worth a visit. Right next door to the Le Strange hotel.
If you have a reason to celebrate, Old Hunstanton boasts a Michelin starred restaurant. The Neptune Inn has retained 1 star since 2009.
Around 3 miles east of Old Hunstanton is RSPB Titchwell Marsh. Great for serious twitchers and bird watchers but also a great place for a walk for everyone. There is a café, visitors centre and the walks are pushchair friendly.
Carry on a further 7 miles eastwards and you will reach Wells–Next-the-Sea.
This is a pretty little town with many small shops to browse around. There are several car parks including one on the quay.
We think you can get the best fish & chips in the area at Wells. We recommend French's Fish Shop which is located on The Quay, you can check out customer reviews at Trip Advisor.
Wells also boasts an excellent beach and dogs are allowed in most areas all year round.
One of the great North Norfolk pastimes is crabbing, and you really should give it a go. Certainly the kids will love it (almost as much as the adults)!
A bucket and crab line are easy to pick up in the local shops. While we caught our biggest crab at Wells, it is quite tricky fishing off the Quay, and the whole process is much easier a little further east along the coast at Blakeney.
Blakeney is a very picturesque little village and you can park right on the quay.
The crabs that you catch will be too small to eat. Please handle them gently and return them to the sea. Our secret to success was to use a crabline with a bait net and add raw bacon. The crabs couldn't resist!!
A really lucky find while we were at Blakeney was a little sandwich van that sold the best crab and crayfish tail sandwiches we have ever eaten. If, like us, you are a seafood fan, they are a must!
And finally on the subject of seafood, if you want to cook yourself a meal while on holiday or take some home with you (remember to take a cool bag and ice blocks!) then try The Fish Shed at Brancaster Staithe.
We bought the most fantastic crab, mussels, shrimp and whitebait! Located on the main road about half way between Old Hunstanton and Wells.
We hope you find this information useful. If you haven't tried North Norfork, you really don't know what you are missing!


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What Should You Do If Bail Is Too High In Dallas, Fort Worth Or Denton?
If a defendant's bail is too excessive, then the defendant has two different options — either a Motion for Reduction of Bail or an Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus. They are essentially the same thing, but there are a few key differences. Both will help you get your bond amount to a lower amount. Talk to your attorney to figure out which one would be most effective for your loved one in your specific case.
Why Do The Judges Set Bail So High In Texas?
A judge enjoys wide discretion in setting the bail amount. When deciding what bond amount to give a criminal defendant, the judge typically only sees the evidence the prosecutor presents — usually the police officers' version of events and the charge. If the police officers' facts are damaging and the person is charged with a serious crime, the judge will typically place a high bond amount with little regard for much else.
What Are The Benefits Of Lowering A Bond In Texas?
First, if the motion is granted and the bail amount is reduced, it may now be affordable for the defendant to bond out of jail and gain his freedom. Next, it will usually force a hearing where the defense attorney can learn what information or potential evidence the prosecutor possesses.
What Happens At A Bail Reduction Hearing In Texas?
Typically in the hearing, the prosecution will present information as to why the bond is set so high. Usually the prosecution wants to put out as little information as possible so that the defense team will not know what cards the prosecution is holding.
The criminal defense attorney will typically present evidence showing the defendant's financial situation, ties to the community and lack of risk to the community.
What Can Go Wrong At A Bail Reduction Hearing In Texas?
Sometimes, in an effort to get a defendant out of jail quickly, the defense will introduce evidence that the prosecutor can use against them later in the case.
It is important than when arguing for a bond reduction, your attorney acts strategically and only presents evidence that can help and not hurt the defendant.
What Is The Actual Law Regarding Setting Of Bail In Texas?
5. The future safety of a victim of the alleged offense and the community shall be considered."
We have offices in Hurst and represent individuals throughout Tarrant County and the Dallas-Fort Worth area.


The term "bullfighter" brings to mind macho men in elegant costumes who perform in big arenas in Spain. In American rodeo, bullfighter means something entirely different. The rodeo bullfighter is charged with keeping the contestants in a bull riding competition safe after they fall off the bull. This bullfighter's job is to distract the bull and move it away from the cowboy that just tumbled off its back. Wait, isn't that what the rodeo clown does? Rodeo bullfighters are usually dressed like clowns, but the duties of entertaining the crowd with comic antics have been removed from the job duties of protecting the cowboys in many larger rodeos. In smaller rodeos though, the clown still amuses the crowd while providing safety for participants and spectators alike. No matter the bullfighting instance above you may one day find yourself watching, both clearly have their nuances.
There is a lot of nuance in banking these days as well. Consider that the FDIC has just proposed a ruling aimed at making the lives of community banks a little easier (perhaps), by revising the rules for calculating insurance for banks under $10B (that have been insured for at least 5Ys).
The calculation for FDIC assessments has always been a bit of a blunt tool, so refinements are of interest to all bankers and in this case, particularly to community bankers. The refinement takes into account a bank's CAMELS ratings, leverage ratio, net income, non-performing loan ratios, OREO, core deposit ratios, 1Y asset growth and loan mix. The FDIC indicates these measures reasonably predict a bank's future risk of failure and therefore better reflect the actual risk they pose to the fund.
Like all calculations based on a model, however, the outcome will only be as good as the information being plugged in and the assumptions that are being used. One new ratio, the loan mix index, has some similarities in approach to Basel III in that it penalizes some categories of loans and rewards others. A bank calculates each of its loan categories as a percentage of assets and then multiplies it by a historical charge-off rate provided by the FDIC. The rate provided is based on 15Ys of historical data to include an entire economic cycle, but will be an industry-wide number in an attempt to standardize the calculation and the result. There is no extra credit for banks that carefully and successfully manage higher risk portfolios. Similarly to Basel III, the most penalized sector will be construction lending, in that it had the highest level of charge-offs in the last credit crisis.
Another new ratio, the core deposits/total assets ratio reflects regulatory concerns about deposit and funding quality. These were key areas of problems during the credit crisis, so scrutiny has increased here. In the crisis, banks with problem assets had difficulties, but those with weak deposit portfolios were even more at risk. Previously the deposit calculation only looked at brokered deposits, but it will now pull in a broader measure of deposit quality.
For its part, the FDIC anticipates these changes will be revenue neutral, meaning some banks will pay less but others a bit more. Like Basel, it is designed to require banks operating a higher risk model to pay more for insurance than those running a traditional, lower risk business.
These rules don't kick in until the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio reaches 1.15% (not expected to occur until 2016), so there is still time to research this and prepare your bank. That way, like the matador, the rodeo clown and the cowboy, you can avoid the horns of the bull. Given the impact of this change on community banks, we will report on this subject at a future date.
Treasury yields rose around 2bps as the markets steadied after yesterday's volatility.
Private sector employment will be reported, but the market will be waiting for Thursday's June employment report.
Deloitte estimates insiders at companies perpetrate 20% to 30% of major security breaches. However, a study by Carnegie Mellon University finds that percentage soars to 74% in the financial services industry.
Chase reports May 2015 was the first month the bank saw more deposits at ATMs than it did with tellers.
Meridian Compensation Partners research of executive compensation finds the number of financial metrics most companies use to determine annual incentive payouts is 1 metric (36%); 2 metrics (42%); 3 metrics (18%); more than 3 metrics (4%).
Research by Accenture finds 81% of consumers now say they would not switch banks if their local branch closed vs. only 48% who said that 2Ys ago. Mobile and online plus a changing demographic is quickly shifting channels for banks.
A study by Raytheon/Websense finds: banks and other financial services organizations are attacked 300% more frequently by cybercriminals than other industries.
The end of support for Windows Server 2003, used by millions of businesses, happens on July 14 of this year. Bankers should make sure not only are their own servers changed over soon, but also take a close look at how customers are accessing the bank and warn them of this need to upgrade.
After adjusting for recent M&A activity, SNL Financial indicates the following are the top 10 largest banks and thrifts by total assets: JPMorgan Chase (1); Bank of America; Citigroup; Wells Fargo; US Bancorp; Bank of New York Mellon; PNC Financial Services Group; Capital One Financial; HSBC North America Holdings and State Street (10). Some financial institutions that did not meet certain requirements (such as Goldman, Morgan Stanley, General Electric Capital and others) were excluded from the analysis.


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