A cycle of blame can hurt any workplace environment, therefore, fostering a culture of accountability in the workplace is needed. In fact, according to an article published by the Harvard Business Review, "A deep set of research shows that people who blame others for their mistakes lose status, learn less, and perform worse relative to those who own up to their mistakes.
Research also shows that the same applies for organizations. Groups and organizations with a rampant culture of blame have a serious disadvantage when it comes to creativity, learning, innovation, and productive risk-taking," (Fast, 2010).
What does this mean for your organization? It means that although there are times of failure, a leader has to oversee this and take it as a learning opportunity. It's important to know that if an employee or team makes a mistake, there is always a reason as to why this mistake has occurred. Some reasons for this could be that there was not enough communication between team members or between employees and managers. Expectations may not have been set cleary and/or inadequate training may have been provided, etc. When there is a blame-free environment, teamwork and responsibility are shared and there is a willingness to acknowledge the part that the employee has played without fear of retribution.
If negative criticism is removed from the team and a supportive and trusting environment is created, meaning everyone involved can take responsibility for what went wrong, then behavioral changes within the whole organization can become long-lasting. Leaders must learn how to distinguish between blame and accountability because these can lay the groundwork for a culture that either works for them or against them.
View problems as learning opportunities: Do not forget that everyone is still learning to do their jobs better. We learn from our mistakes and the creation of an environment for growth is important.
Focus on the solution to the problem, not the person: This helps create an open, transparent, and trusting workplace environment for all employees.
Be a leader: It's easy to take responsibility when things go right in an organization, but what about when things go wrong? Take ownership for your team. Do not blame an individual, but step back and review what you could have done to possibly help your employees succeed in their tasks or jobs at hand.


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A Primer on the Mexican 'Libertad' Silver Ounce as a Vehicle for Savings of the Common Folk
Who created the Mexican silver peso known as the "0.720 Peso"? President of Mexico Venustiano Carranza. When did minting of this coin begin? In 1920. Why was it known as the "0.720 Peso"? Because its silver content was 72% of its weight.
A Look Into the Military Mind
The Ancients described the political evolution of societies: from free Republics to Democracies; from Democracy, the prompt fall into Military Tyranny; from Military Tyranny to Kings and Emperors; from Kings and Emperors to Republics once again. And over and over again, the cycle repeats...
'There Is No Cure for this Disease...'
What happened to America was a Greek tragedy writ large. By its own hand, the US has destroyed itself. Its huge advantage - the right to issue the world's fundamental money, the dollar - turned into the sword which disemboweled its own guts.
Silver and the Great Future of Mexico
Lecture of the author at the solemn ceremony of his appointment as Honorary Professor of Northwest Institute of Management of the Russian Presidential Academy, at the Embassy of the Russian Federation, Mexico City
This Insubstantial Pageant Faded...
The world has grown so tired, so exhausted by the never-ending problem of safeguarding savings in the official dream-money and keeping them out of the grasp of government, that the idea of Bitcoin has captured the imagination of the great international public

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Sanderlings
A visit to a a very cold Stevenston on Saturday last afforded a sighting of a small flock of Sanderlings. There were close to fifty individuals in repose on the old pipeline which runs out into the sea next to the point. They look tawnier than they should in the photograph because of the golden hour light of a very sunny winter morning.
The tide had turned and was falling and soon, it seemed that the right kind of shore had been revealed and the Sanderlings took to the wing to reach it, landing elegantly and beginning their sprints along the sea's edge.
The beach wasn't busy and the Sanderlings seemed relaxed – I kept my distance (so there is some unwanted pixellation in most of these images). My RSPB book tells me that Sanderlings should not be disturbed while feeding in winter. They've a lot of fuelling up to do, increasing their body masses by up to 60% to get them to northern Greenland or north east Canada. Some fly non-stop, others put down in Iceland for a day or two. Reneerkens et al. (Wader Study Group Bulletin, 2009, 116, 2-20) reviewed the (then) current knowledge in 2009.
There was another occasion on the east coast when the Sanderlings came to me. It was during a visit to North Berwick on a very cold November day. I was aware of a white procession in the distance at the water's edge and I lay on the sand in preparation; in time, they passed by quite close to me. I had a much shorter photographic reach at the time but the proximity of the birds and the brightness of the day was really helpful.
I've never tried to video them but there is excellent resource on YouTube; I particularly liked this BTO Bird ID video which captures their frenetic activity really effectively. I think the sequence around 0:45-1:00 must be an optical illusion. I mean, is it me or are they going backwards at speed? Presumably not but it really looks like it. I also liked Sergey Shkarupo's video of juvenile Sanderlings (of which more later).
This level of activity raises questions about energy accounting – or the benefit versus cost of feeding in this way. I can't do the physics but I did discover something about Sanderling prey species. Reneerkens et al. have some useful information about diet, some of the information obtained the hard way by prising apart Sanderling pellets and analysing the contents. A wildlife project based in Oregon gave me this (my italics): "Because their quarry is small and all but indistinguishable beneath the sand, sanderlings must make several probes with each dash….They tweeze the just-wetted beach because it is softer, and because the invertebrates themselves come up to feed in the wavebreak. The window of opportunity is narrow, indeed—a mere wave's breadth of time. Sanderlings appear frenetic in their feeding simply because it is the only way to get enough to eat."
A bit more detail came from animalia.bio : "Sanderlings feed on invertebrate prey buried in the sand in the upper intertidal zone. In North America, this diet largely consists of the isopods Excirolana linguifrons, Excirolana kincaidii, and the mole crab, Emerita analoga. When the tide is out, these crustaceans live in burrows some way beneath the surface. When the tide comes in, they move into the upper layers of sand and feed on the plankton and detritus that washes over them with each wave. They then burrow rapidly down again as the water retreats. They leave no marks on the surface, so the sanderlings hunt for them by plunging their beaks into the sand at random, consuming whatever they find. Their bills can penetrate only 2 or 3 cm (0.79 or 1.18 in) and as the water swirls around and retreats, the sand is softer; this makes it easier for the birds' beaks to penetrate further. In the spring, when much breeding activity is taking place in the benthic community, there may be as many as 4000 invertebrates per square metre, but their average size is smaller than later in the year. The birds appear to rush madly around at the edge of the surf, but in reality they are maximising their chances of catching as many prey animals as possible when they are at their most vulnerable near the surface."
Benthic in this context refers to the uppermost layer of seabed, irrespective of the depth of water which covers it. UK waters host different species of isopods (species very similar to wood lice), for example Eurydice pulchra (Speckled Sea Louse). Haustorius arenarius and Corophium volutator (European Mud Scud) (which look more like shrimps) are also small (sub-centimetre long) burrowers in the sand. The British Marine Invertebrates Group tell me that Eurydice is similar to the Excirolana species.
In trying to find something out about these species, I'd first headed to the bookshelf; my copy of The Young Specialist Looks At Seashore (Burke, London, 1963) gave me Corophium volutator but not the other two species and I was puzzled, but then I noticed that the text had been adapted from Was find ich am Strande? (Keller, Stuttgart, 1961). I'm prepared to believe that there may be some species variations between Atlantic and Baltic coasts, and I much prefer the directness of the German title.
My only sight of Sanderlings in summer plumage came in Shetland, fleetingly. The pure white is still there but the brown and russet spangling on the upper part of the body is delightful.
Juveniles have very dark spangling on the upper body; I'm lying in the wet again for this one, with the young bird probing away in the soft sand of Aberlady Bay.
It was with me for quite a long time before it flew away – how long and graceful the wings look. I think these are my best foot shots too – Sanderlings are the only sandpiper lacking a backward-pointing fourth toe, which isn't easy to see in the field. I was very happy to have the opportunity.
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Phnom Penh Post - No swerving from poverty elimination goal
No swerving from poverty elimination goal
Asia News Network | Publication date 12 October 2020 | 08:04 ICT
Between 88 million and 115 million people could fall into extreme poverty this year as a result of the global health crisis. AFP
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The latest report from the World Bank projects that the global pandemic will push hundreds of millions of people in the developing world back into poverty.
Depending on countries' responses as well as the extent of economic contraction, the World Bank Group's biennial Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report estimates that in 2020, between 88 million and 115 million people could fall into extreme poverty as a result of the global health crisis, with an additional increase of between 23 million and 35 million people next year, potentially bringing the total number of people newly pushed into extreme poverty to between 110 million and 150 million. The crisis is also poised to increase inequality in much of the world.
With economies forced into stagnation as businesses suspend their activities or close, global growth is anticipated to drop 5.2 per cent this year, the largest drop in 80 years. And a recovery may take as long as a decade, according to some less-than-optimistic forecasts.
Although the consequences of the pandemic are being felt worldwide, South Asia will be the region hardest hit, according to the report. It projects 49 million to 57 million additional people in the region will be pushed into extreme poverty.
Sub-Saharan Africa will be the next most affected region, with between 26 million and 40 million additional people pushed into extreme poverty. And more than four-fifths of the total new poor, some 72 million people, are anticipated to be in middle-income countries.
For global poverty alleviation endeavours, which have been making headway over the past decades, this is a severe setback. Some progress made in the past may evaporate overnight, as the global scope of extreme poverty is already expected to rise for the first time in 20 years.
Stagnant national economies are directly affecting the life quality of all income groups, the middle- and low-income groups in particular.
In part because of its timely, forceful, and effective pandemic containment regime, China has emerged from the pandemic relatively early and is already on track toward full recovery. But that alone does not mean it does not have to worry. The drain of manufacturing jobs in the export-oriented coastal belt is only part of the pandemic's impact on the Chinese economy. And as the recession broadens and deepens overseas, the negative effects will be felt more dearly at home.
Nonetheless, the country is persevering with its ambitious campaign to declare an official end to extreme poverty nationwide, despite the unanticipated pressure from the bleak economic reality.
That means, as President Xi Jinping has stressed, efforts must be made to make up for the time lost and the damage incurred due to the pandemic.
Thus the finishing touches to achieve that goal will entail greater efforts in the poorest communities to lift people out of poverty and prevent people falling back in.
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Gov't eyes 7% poverty rate
Cambodian poverty rate rises to 17% due to Covid pandemic
Vietnam's multidimensional poverty rate dropping
Poverty rates in Laos continue to decline but progress under threat
Vietnam's An Giang aims for 2% poverty rate by year end
Poverty rate in the Philippines falls to 16.6 per cent
As the creation of better-paying jobs offset the impact of last year's high inflation episode, the poverty incidence rate in the country dropped to 16.6


The deep sense of colour and beauty is manifest in the beautiful Kalamkari painting that depicts the goddess of music and art, Saraswati. The goddess is playing her Veena and is seated on a swan. The gracefulness and deep feminine nature of the Goddess is manifest in the beautiful painting. One of the most popular goddesses in Hinduism, she is worshipped both by the musicians and students.


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Q: Dynamic height and width of src attribute in iframe I am trying to fit some src URL in iframe tag. To fit its content in my application I'm using the iframe tag. To fit and give a proper look and feel in the application I'm trying to give dynamic width and height to iframe based on contents of src.
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Here function getDocHeight is returning 0. So I'm getting 4px has height to iframe.
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Thoughts on a BrewEd
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This weekend I was lucky enough to go to a BrewEd with a very specific focus.
For those of you not familiar with the concept of BrewEd, it's an idea which was first realised in Sheffield in November 2017, following a twitter discussion between Ed Finch (@MrEFinch) and Daryn Simon (@DarynSimon) who I'm fortunate enough to be able to call my friends, thanks to the power of BrewED.
To find out more visit the BrewED site.
I was at the very first BrewEd in Sheffield back in 2017 and have attended many and spoken at quite a few (heck, I've been to so many, I was an answer to one of the quiz questions at BrewEDNotts!) but this was my very first BrewEDEY which has a very specific focus on Early Years.
Thanks to Simona McKenzie (@SignoraMac) Early Years has its own BrewED brand.
What struck me straight away was the diversity of the group. There were people from all backgrounds and all sectors, all ages, many cultures, all parts of the country. Some people have been working in EY for years, some are new to EY, some have never worked in EY but were interested in finding out more.
The second thing which struck me was imposter syndrome, because Simona had organised a line up of very impressive speakers, people I've admired from afar (and near) professionally for many years. There were some serious "big -hitters" in the world of EYFS in that room yesterday! But (and this is the beauty of BrewEd), everyone who wanted to speak had a say, there was no hierarchy, all voices were equal, all questions and opinions valid, and all were treated with respect. Almost the antithesis of a social media debate!
We were also fortunate to have Ed Finch (co-founder of BrewEd) come and join us to explain a little bit more about the concept of BrewEd, to learn more about EYFS, and to share some songs with us. We were treated to classics such as the tidy up song, "caring, sharing, kind hands", and there was even an attempt to come up with some new classic EYFS songs, my favourite title was "Whose pants are these?" (Thanks @ClaireEYFS) Gill Jones HMI put in a special request for Ed's now famous "Bad data" song, and he kindly obliged. Gill also sang to us as part of her presentation. It was lovely to have Gill and Wendy Radcliffe join us, to share their thoughts on the new Ofsted inspection framework, and its impact on schools and settings. It was particularly reassuring to hear Gill and Wendy talking about the importance of telling stories, sharing rhymes, singing songs and playing with sounds, and not rushing on to grapheme-phoneme correspondences and worksheets about letter sounds in Nursery, before children have had a chance to develop and practise their auditory discrimination. Having spoken about the importance of the Prime areas, and "Earlier isn't always better", in my presentation, I was relieved to hear this message.
Jamel Carly (@JamelCarly) shared his passion for working with young children, asking us to consider why we do what we do, and reframing the question "Why not?" it was impossible not to be uplifted by his obvious passion for his job, it's clearly infectious, because we were all buzzing and he seems to have recruited half his family to the profession!
Listening to Dr Pam Jarvis (@Dr_Pam_Jarvis) is always fascinating, and a reminder that no matter what, we must take biology and child development into account when considering our work with young children. Pam has a way of making what is a very complex subject easily accessible for all, without being patronising. I have learned so much from listening to her speak on this subject, which has really made me reflect on my practice and perspectives on young children's learning.
I have heard Jan Dubiel (@Jan_Dubiel) speak about the "otherness" of early years more times than I can remember, and yet I always take something new away from his thought- provoking presentations. He challenged us to think about the word "play", and whether it is problematic. Shouldn't we just talk about learning instead? Earlier in the day I had talked about reclaiming the word and having a debate and discussion about what we really mean by it. I had called for a ban on the phrase "just play", we could have debated this for hours, I think.
The final speaker, Nancy Stewart, updated us all on some of the changes facing the sector and the challenges these will present to practitioners who strive to put children at the heart of everything they do. A fascinating, well researched and informed presentation which left us with many things to consider about the challenges ahead. I had started the day with a brief history of the EYFS, how we got here in the first place, and why it is more important than ever before, and it really felt as if we had come full circle when Nancy shared her knowledge of current developments with the room.
Every single person who spoke at BrewEDEY talked about research and knowledge and had a strong understanding of very young children and how they learn. Everyone I spoke to in the room said what a great day they had had and how much they had learned, whether they were an expert or novice, everyone gained something from the day and so many commented on how positive and uplifted they felt. We hadn't agreed on everything, but we had had a fascinating and challenging debate.
One of the key messages of the day was reaching out to the rest of the education sector. Jan spoke about "The secret garden" that is Early Years, it can be all too easy to work in isolation, but if we are to support our children throughout their life then we have to make links with the people who will work with them after they move on to their next phase, it's important that they understand why we do things the way we do. I'd said earlier in the day "It's ok not to know, but it's not ok not to find out". We need to open the door and welcome people into the secret garden, so we can show them what an amazing place it is. Who wouldn't want to sing the "caring, sharing, kind hands" song every day? Or to spend their days being a super hero? But we also need to step out of the garden and work with those who take our children on to the next stage of their education, and the next. We have so much to learn from each other and the benefit to the children would be beyond measure.


Gambling history is extremely old and it has also been backed by many sub cultures from historical times in numerous ways. The archeological evidence demonstrate that the caveman had been also a gambler. The archeological department has discovered dice like object prepared from the bones of lambs or dog. Cave drawings likewise proof that early on men were involved with gambling. Therefore gambling history is 40, 000 yrs . old. Chinese devised chance game utilizing tiles in 2300 BC and subsequently after 1100 years ancient greek soldiers started playing dice games. During those times also gambling was illegal in Greece. In 1500 BC Egyptians used to play dice game. These people utilized ivory dices to play this game. Roman soldiers were likewise acknowledged for gambling for the ceremonial costume of Christ following his killing. Even the lawmakers from roman empire ordered that all children should know the art of tossing dices. Gambling grew to become so common among the troops that in 14 century king Henry VIII got this outlawed as his soldiers used to expend most of the lime on gambling rather than enhancing their combating skills.
In the beginning fortune tellers also used small items such as pebbles, stick, nut or arrows to forecast the future of the individuals. This can be also regarded as the beginning of gambling and gambling tools. Fortune tellers throw or take out any of these tiny items to see the number on them and when the number comes odd then a person might get negative outcome and if the even numbers come out then the individual bett exse could easily get some good news. The individual getting bad news was expected to invest something to ensure that his / her future can be properly secured. In this way the olden rituals also gave rise to betting. In olden times individuals bet on animal for prey or on gorgeous female for matrimony reasons that was furthermore part of gambling. And at last the real gambling stated when individuals utilised their own money as well as properties for material gain solely.
As time surpassed gambling became popular and in 1990's online casino gambling came into existence which was legalized by the Caribbean government. The idea of on the net casino gave boom to the gambling industry and the gambling industry moved a step forward in its field. Numerous on line casino games are around for the players for their fun and earn. All of the gambling game titles like poker, cards, slots, craps and others happen to be related with gambling history. Today online gambling is actually banned in the majority of the nations around the world but foreign based gambling houses and casinos run their own betting enterprise with liberty. This is because the authorities of any nation has no right to interfere in the businesses activities of other countries.
The online gambling is extremely distinctive from original type of gambling which may be regarded by gambling history. It points the methods of the games played in various areas and those performed on-line that differ a great deal. One will also know the reasons powering the occurrence of on-line gambling from gambling history. Gambling history additionally tells that gambling is probably the earliest activities of humans.


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Social Media and the #BigGame (aka – Social Media Super Bowl Rules)
Since the NFL is known to be sue happy with small businesses, bars, restaurants, and caterers that use the term "Super Bowl" on marketing materials, we decided to research the topic so marketers would know how to get around this issue. We'll break down the Social Media Rules for the Super Bowl so that you don't get in trouble with the NFL.
Social Media Super Bowl Rules
The term "Super Bowl" is a registered trademark owned by the National Football League. You can discuss the Super Bowl and do news stories about the event while referring to it as the Super Bowl, but promotional announcements should avoid use of that trademarked term, and refer to it as the "Big Game" or some other word variation that does not include the words "Super Bowl" or "Super Sunday."
When it comes to news stories about the game, the use of the term "Super Bowl" is permitted, but the NFL will take action against third party attempts to use that term commercially to sell goods and services. This is because commercial sponsors pay the NFL to be the official beer or computer for the Super Bowl. Commercials can refer to the "Super Bowl" as the "Big Game" or any other term that does not include the words "Super Bowl" or "Super Sunday."
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For example, Anheuser-Busch shelled out $1.2 billion to the NFL for a six-year NFL league sponsorship pact to be their official beer sponsor. "This deal is a very dramatic signal to [A-B's] system of wholesalers and distributors," said the company's former sports and media chief Tony Ponturo. "This was a big statement from corporate headquarters to its distribution network that it's going to keep feeding its brands."
Without this sponsorship, Anheuser-Busch would be unable to supply its wholesalers with Super Bowl point-of-sale advertising to secure retail floor space. And the value of this paid sponsorship would be worth little to nothing if the NFL didn't promise its sponsors they would pursue all violators.
In a 2007 case involving Super Bowl XLI, the NFL sent a cease and desist letter to an Indiana church group that had advertised its Super Bowl party and announced their intent to charge admission. The letter led to several other church groups around the country to stop similar activities.
When contacted about lawsuits brought by the NFL, a league spokesman explained: "If they know about the Indiana church and they don't do anything, then the next time a case like this is brought against them, there would be nothing they could do because it would be looked at as selective enforcement and they would waive their rights to enforce their trademark."
In the past, the NFL tried to stop Super Bowl parties shown on large TV screens, because they viewed it as an enforcement of the NFL's copyright in the game. But the NFL no longer tries to stop Super Bowl parties unless there is a charge assessed for admission to see the game.
Anyone planning a TV Super Bowl party will not be violating copyright as long as you do not charge admission to see the game. And the sale of food and drinks is fine, just as it is in bars across the country on the day of the Super Bowl.
***As always, this blog is not a replacement for legal advice. If you have questions or before starting any marketing efforts around the big game, you should consult your lawyer.
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Integrating Fraud Testing Into Your Audit Program: A Guide for the Chief Auditor
By Leonard Vona
Fraud costs organizations millions of dollars each year. Simply Google the phrase "fraud scheme," and you will discover more news stories than you have time to read. If auditors do not detect and stop a fraud scheme, they have cost their organization real money. So, another question for you: Do you want to explain to your audit committee why your department did not detect a $63 million fraud?
How to Create a Fraud Risk Statement for Your Fraud Audit Program
There tends to be a fair amount of confusion when it comes to a fraud risk identification approach versus an experience-based approach but here we set out to create a list of universal definitions intended to clarify how and why you might use this approach.
What Internal Auditors Should Know About Dirty Money Centers
By Veronica Morino, Asia Chernova, and Nigel Iyer
As Dirty Money Constellations continue to move from the "Islands of Shame" to the re-emerging epicenters of power, should we just be passive observers or is there something we can do?
Complex Fraud Scheme: Vendor Overbilling Part 2
In this second installment of our two-part series on vendor overbilling, we look at how to use fraud data analytics designed to uncover a complex fraud scheme and the fraud audit procedures designed to provide credible evidence.
Fraud expert and MISTI instructor, Leonard Vona, selected a complex corruption scheme and a complex overbilling scheme to illustrate how fraud auditing can detect even the most complex schemes.
Investigate, Understand and Forgive: A Realistic Alternative to Zero Tolerance
By Nigel Iyer
Fraud and corruption are all around us. As internal auditors, if we're so heavy handed with the few "sinners" we catch, won't the large majority who didn't get caught breath a huge sigh of relief and just try even harder to stay hidden?
Spotting Potentially Fraudulent Shell Companies During Audits
Boards of directors, stockholders, management teams, and professional standards all expect internal auditors to respond to the risk of fraud in core business systems.
MISTI on Audit: Internal Audit's Role in Detecting and Preventing Fraud
In the latest edition of our video series "MISTI on Audit," Joel F. Kramer, vice president of audit curriculum at MIS Training Institute, talks about internal audit's role in detecting and preventing fraud.
Where Bribery and Corruption Still Reign
Despite vigorous efforts by regulators in the United States and Europe to punish bribery, it still plagues many parts of the world.
SEC Dings Weatherford $140 Million for Accounting Fraud Charge
Two former company accounting executives also agree to settle charges, including fines and suspensions.
Upping Your Fraud Detection Game
With news of several frauds at U.S. companies making headlines, some internal auditors are looking to increase their fraud-finding skills.
With Wells Fargo, It's Déjà Vu All Over Again
It's often said that the regulatory response to a large financial scandal or series of frauds will be swift and sweeping and that it will do absolutely nothing to stop the next series of frauds or scandals.
Big Challenges for Public Auditors in Africa
It's not easy to be an internal auditor at a public entity in Africa. "It takes a lot of bravery," said Graham Joscelyne, chair of the audit and ethics committee at the Global Fund to Fight Aids.
Fraud Prevention Insights for Auditors
By H. David Kotz, Managing Director, Berkeley Research Group, LLC
In December 2007, I was appointed as the Inpsector General of the Securities and Exchange Commission and served in that capacity until January 2012. An IG is an internal watchdog for a governmental body with its primary purpose being to identity and reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in the agency. IGs supervise both internal audit and investigative units.
SEC Hits South American Airline With Bribery Charges
The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged South American-based LAN Airlines with making illegal payments to attempt to settle a labor dispute, in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Corporate Reporting in Emerging Markets Failing the Transparency Test
A new report finds that the majority of large, multinational companies based in emerging markets, including China and Brazil, are falling down on their responsibility to provide transparent corporate reporting.
Five Lessons from Madoff that Should Still Resonate
Corporate frauds are cyclical, meaning that they tend to come in waves, particularly when the markets perform poorly or a recession hits. (That is, when the scandals themselves aren't the actual cause of the recession as we saw in the financial crisis of 2008.)
Auditors, Beware the Ebbing Tide
Warren Buffet, the king of folksy, one-liner investment aphorisms, has one for the problems that a bear market can cause: "It's only when the tide goes out that you can see who has been swimming without their trunks on."
Corruption Risks Expected to Increase
Bad news for internal auditors, compliance executives, and risk managers who were hoping that bribery and corruption risks would start to subside after being on high alert for the last few years: they are actually increasing.
Expense Reporting Still a Common Place to Hide Bribery
This week the Securities and Exchange Commission settled a case with Mass.-based technology company PTC Inc. and its Chinese subsidiaries that could create new imperatives for internal audit practices and assurance of anti-bribery programs.


Medical Malpractice At Virginia Mason | Davis Law Group, P.S.
Virginia Mason Medical Center is recognized as one of the nation's best health care facilities. Virginia Mason is well respected in the Seattle area and does a wonderful job helping thousands of people every year. But the facility is not free of incidents involving medical malpractice or hospital negligence. There are medical malpractice and negligence cases at Virginia Mason every year.
Harvard researchers studying a 1 percent sample of patients treated in New York state hospitals were injured, and one-quarter of those died, because of medical negligence. Nationwide, that would have translated into 234,000 injuries and 80,000 deaths in from negligence in American hospitals.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries because of a doctor or hospital's negligence, contact Davis Law Group today. Use our medical malpractice questionnaire to get started.
In a medical malpractice case, when it comes to proving fault, it usually comes down to proving that the doctor or hospital was negligent when administering medical treatment, and as a result, you or a loved one suffered injury or harm.
A doctor-patient relationship existed. The doctor must've had an obligation to the patient.
Proving negligent care. You will need to prove that the doctor did not meet the medical standard of care.
Prove an injury occurred. It must be proven that your injuries occurred as a result of the doctor's negligence.
Proving damages. You must prove that you suffered as a result of the malpractice.
Prove all elements. You need to prove all elements above "by a preponderance of the evidence." This means that it needs to be more likely true than not.
If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury as a result of medical malpractice or negligence at Virginia Mason Hospital, you may benefit from consulting with an experienced personal injury attorney to learn more about your legal rights and options. Hiring an attorney may increase the chances of a successful resolution to your case and increase the overall value of the case as well.
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Přemysl de Ploeger (Tsjechisch Přemysl Oráč, 694, Stadice - 745) is de mythische voorouder van de Přemysliden-dynastie van hertogen en koningen die in Bohemen regeerde van 873 tot de moord op Wenceslaus III in 1306.

Přemysl was volgens de legende een boer uit het dorp Stadice. Hij zou getrouwd zijn met Libuše, de dochter van Kork, die regeerde over Bohemen. Libuše geldt als de stichtster van Praag.

Přemysl en Libuse hadden drie zonen: Nezamysl (de erfopvolger), Rabdobyl en Liodomir.

Hertog van Bohemen
Persoon in de 8e eeuw

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A Compliance Consultant focuses on connecting customers' business to the ever-changing regulatory environment, and their clients can include compliance, audit, legal and risk functions in financial services, law firms, accounting firms, regulators, insurance, energy and other industry groups undergoing regulatory change.
Why do Compliance Consultants require professional indemnity insurance?
Compliance Consultants can make mistakes by giving erroneous or misleading advice to their clients, which can in turn lead to a claim against them. The cost of defending a claim can be significant and having a Professional indemnity Insurance policy in place can financially protect Compliance Consultants, covering both their legal defence costs and civil damages.


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Alex Ross Signs Financial Agreement To Join Josh Heupel At Missiouri
We posted last week that Ross had visited Missouri, now he's taken the next step to becoming a member of the Tigers' football team.
By M. Hofeld@CCMachine May 15, 2016, 3:15pm CDT
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There's not a ding-dang thing that's binding about a financial agreement but if you're able to read between the lines you'll see that former Oklahoma Sooners running back Alex Ross is going to be joining Josh Heupel at Missouri. Heupel joined the Tigers during the off-season, after a one-year stint at Utah State, and had previously coached Ross for the first three years he was at Oklahoma.
Oklahoma transfer Alex Ross signed a financial aid agreement with #Mizzou. Non-binding. https://t.co/MX7FvM5Vst
— Pete Scantlebury (@PeteScantlebury) May 15, 2016
Now that Ross is a graduate transfer he can go just about anywhere and play immediately. Heupel is looking for running backs and since Ross already knows the system of his former offensive coordinator, it just doesn't make sense for him to look anywhere else.
You really can't blame Ross for leaving. At Oklahoma he would have been relegated to kickoff return (where he was pretty dang good) but at Missouri he'll have the opportunity to start and give pro scouts the type of film they'll need to make NFL draft decisions.


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Remember When Doctors Gave Clay Walker a Death Sentence?
Billy Dukes Published: February 20, 2017
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In 1996 a doctor told Clay Walker he'd be in a wheelchair by 2000, and dead by 2004. It was a grim prognosis for a singer who was just beginning a superstar career. He was 26 years old, had a handful of No. 1 hits and a baby girl waiting for him at home. At first, the Texan just accepted the news.
Fortunately his doctor was woefully misinformed and dead wrong. Multiple Sclerosis wasn't, and isn't, a death sentence. The singer shared his terrifying (but inspiring) story with the Huffington Post in June 2012, saying that not much was known about MS at the time. He dug in and found a new doctor who put him on a drug that stopped the disease's progression and sent him into remission.
In 2003 he began the education effort, forming Band Against MS. Walker has championed the education effort, and while he may have a bad day here and there, he's still singing, playing guitar, golfing and hugging on his wife and kids like any father would do. If you ever get a chance to see him dance, stick around. The "Fall" singer could compete and win on Dancing With the Stars.
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Dead Space was made for fans of films like Event Horizon or Alien in mind. Not since Resident Evil 4, Silant Hill 2, or Siren have I played a game that was true terror. As the main character Isaac you go thru 12 levels of insanity trying to save yourself your crewmates and your gf from the creatures known as NecroMancers. The graphics in the game along with the sound and gameplay are all top-notch. Every time I played this it had to be on a bright Sunday afternoon. The game is that creepy!!!
Now the first game is more like chapter 4 in whats become a 5 part storyline so far. Dead Space has an animated film( which does not look nearly as good as the game but still a decent prequel) a comic and a Wii rail shooter. These all take place before the game on 360 and PS3. What exact order well thats really up to you. The very first moments of the Wii game and the Comic are the beginning then the movie and the rest of the events all seem to mesh to gether. All 6 issues of the first comic are also on the Wii game. Image put out all the comics. The artwork is done by Ben Templesmith the artist and co-creator of 30 Days of Night. So its safe to assume he knows something about Horror. The Wii game is really for the diehard fans but at the same time I never want to her someone say there are no good M rated games on the Wii thats Bull Shit.
Now the 5th part of Dead Space 2 wont be out till 2011. We got our first look in last months Game Informer and the new X-box mag. You take control of Isaak and have to do battle with the Necromancers again. Image announced a tie-in comic again nd maybe another anime film hopefully. So far early screen shots look good. It's just a shame we have to wait this long till it comes out. In the mean time you have 2 other games and a movie and 7 comics to read (there was a DS E comic also). But go check out Aliens and Event Horizon for an original Horror movie in space story.


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Q: Bundle install failing with mysql2 I'm trying to get mysql2 to install.
I have added this to my config:
bundle config build.mysql2 --with-mysql-config=/usr/local/Cellar/mysql/5.6.26/bin/mysql_config

but receive this error when running bundle install:
Installing mysql2 0.3.12b5 with native extensions

Gem::Ext::BuildError: ERROR: Failed to build gem native extension.

/Users/click/.rvm/rubies/ruby-2.2.1/bin/ruby -r ./siteconf20150901-49830-hf7d1e.rb extconf.rb --with-mysql-config=/usr/local/Cellar/mysql/5.6.26/bin/mysql_config
checking for rb_thread_blocking_region()... no
checking for rb_wait_for_single_fd()... yes
checking for rb_hash_dup()... yes
checking for mysql.h... yes
checking for errmsg.h... yes
checking for mysqld_error.h... yes
creating Makefile

make "DESTDIR=" clean

make "DESTDIR="
compiling client.c
In file included from client.c:1:
In file included from ./mysql2_ext.h:39:
In file included from ./client.h:11:
/Users/click/.rvm/rubies/ruby-2.2.1/include/ruby-2.2.0/ruby/backward/rubysig.h:14:2: warning: rubysig.h is obsolete [-W#warnings]
#warning rubysig.h is obsolete
^
In file included from client.c:1:
In file included from ./mysql2_ext.h:39:
./client.h:13:14: warning: redefinition of typedef 'rb_unblock_function_t' is a C11 feature [-Wtypedef-redefinition]
typedef void rb_unblock_function_t(void *);
         ^
/Users/click/.rvm/rubies/ruby-2.2.1/include/ruby-2.2.0/ruby/intern.h:897:14: note: previous definition is here
typedef void rb_unblock_function_t(void *);
         ^
In file included from client.c:1:
In file included from ./mysql2_ext.h:39:
./client.h:14:15: warning: redefinition of typedef 'rb_blocking_function_t' is a C11 feature [-Wtypedef-redefinition]
typedef VALUE rb_blocking_function_t(void *);
          ^
/Users/click/.rvm/rubies/ruby-2.2.1/include/ruby-2.2.0/ruby/intern.h:898:15: note: previous definition is here
typedef VALUE rb_blocking_function_t(void *);
          ^
In file included from client.c:1:
In file included from ./mysql2_ext.h:39:
./client.h:23:3: error: use of undeclared identifier 'TRAP_BEG'
TRAP_BEG;
^
./client.h:25:3: error: use of undeclared identifier 'TRAP_END'
TRAP_END;
^
3 warnings and 2 errors generated.
make: *** [client.o] Error 1

make failed, exit code 2

Gem files will remain installed in /Users/click/.rvm/gems/ruby-2.2.1/gems/mysql2-0.3.12b5 for inspection.
Results logged to /Users/click/.rvm/gems/ruby-2.2.1/extensions/x86_64-darwin-14/2.2.0-static/mysql2-0.3.12b5/gem_make.out
An error occurred while installing mysql2 (0.3.12b5), and Bundler cannot continue.
Make sure that `gem install mysql2 -v '0.3.12b5'` succeeds before bundling.

I have searched for solutions relating to rb_thread_blocking_region() but have not found any working solution.
Ruby: ruby 2.2.1p85.
Installed mysql with Brew.
Update:
I was able to add the extra flags needed to the bundle configuration which allows me to run bundle install fine.
You can configure bundle to build mysql2 with your local mysql's headers and set flags to solve the rb_thread_blocking_region:
bundle config build.mysql2 --with-mysql-config=/usr/local/Cellar/mysql/5.6.26/bin/mysql_config --with-cflags=\"-DHAVE_RB_THREAD_BLOCKING_REGION\"

However, when I run a sphinx search, I get this error:
dyld: lazy symbol binding failed: Symbol not found: _rb_thread_blocking_region
Referenced from: /Users/click/.rvm/gems/ruby-2.2.1/gems/mysql2-0.3.12b5/lib/mysql2/mysql2.bundle
Expected in: flat namespace

dyld: Symbol not found: _rb_thread_blocking_region
Referenced from: /Users/click/.rvm/gems/ruby-2.2.1/gems/mysql2-0.3.12b5/lib/mysql2/mysql2.bundle
Expected in: flat namespace

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Looking for something a little newer? Capable of spending a good amount of dough on a home? Or maybe you're simply in search for some real estate eye candy? This Cleveland Park single-family home should do the trick. Listed for $2.2 million, this newly constructed residence offers highlights like recessed lighting, sliding barn doors, and a two-story dining room with exposed beams made out of reclaimed wood.
Along with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, there is also a finished basement and three outdoor spaces, including a rooftop deck and private side gardens. In the bathrooms, there are freestanding bathtubs, walk-in showers, and subway tile. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, there are stainless steel appliances and a spacious island with a built-in sink. The entire structure spans 4,000 square feet.


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Der UHC Winterthur-Eulach ist ein ehemaliger NLB-Unihockeyverein aus Winterthur, der von 1984 bis etwa 1990 existierte. Der Verein besass eine eigene Juniorenabteilung.

Geschichte
Der Verein wurde im März 1984 gegründet. Der Verein hat für die gut 20 Mannschaften umfassende Qualifikationsliga des Schweizerischen Landhockeyverbandes 1984/85 zwei Mannschaften angemeldet mit dem Ziel, dass die erste Mannschaft eine der beiden Startplätze für die Nationalliga B erringt. Zumindest in der Saison 1986/87 spielte der Verein in der Nationalliga B. 1988 gab es Fusionsbestrebungen mit dem HC Rychenberg Winterthur, die jedoch nicht in die Tat umgesetzt wurden. Der Club dürfte sich um 1990 aufgelöst haben, der ehemalige Winterthur-Eulach-Spieler Gregory Bleiker gründete daraufhin den UHC Virtus Winterthur, einen Vorgängerverein des heutigen UHC Winterthur United.

Varia
 Der Stammverein des bekannten Unihockeytrainers Philippe Soutter ist Winterthur-Eulach (heute Trainer der deutschen Nationalmannschaft – ex HC Rychenberg und Unihockey Tigers)
 Auch der ehemalige HCR-Trainer Daniel Sabathy hatte eine Vergangenheit beim UHC Winterthur-Eulach

Einzelnachweise

Ehemaliger Sportverein (Winterthur)
Winterthur
Aufgelöst 1990
Gegründet 1984


2011 Panini Score Football is an extensive collection of cards with a healthy sized checklist. At $0.99 a pack, it's hard to deny the appeal of these cards.
Score Football could easily be mistaken for fun cards because of their price point, but there is some real collecting to be done here so we classify this set as trading cards. You can find them at retail outlets and your local card shop. Boxes come with 36 – 7 card packs.
Score Football has a classic, almost retro feel that is simple and solid. These cards are attractive looking regardless of the price point.
300 star players, 100 rookies. This makes for a really nice checklist. Insert cards work well.
If you can pull an autograph, yeah, there are some great hits to be had, but this is more about building the set at a reasonable price point. Trying to find parallel variations of the rookie cards and 'zone" cards are the real chase here.
That really is the whole point of Score. This is intended for people new to collecting and veteran set builders.
2011 Panini Score Football is a great group of cards geared towards set builders.


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There are many more game awards, especially internationally.
In Germany, the German Game Graphics Prize GRAF LUDO, which has been awarded annually since 2009, is the only prize that honours the artistic work of game designers. The name of the prize is a play on words and is made up of "Graf" as an abbreviation for graphics and "Ludo", the Latin expression for "I play".
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Stuck inside the football stadium and under attack of waves of zombies, your goal is to grab weapons and ammo and be ready for facing the zombies that come along your way. This is not the league of champions, this is the league of zombie kills!


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BanG Dream! Season 2 Episode 1 [Dub]
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BanG Dream! 2nd Season is a part of the "BanG Dream!" multimedia franchise, which was developed by Bushiroad in January 2015.
Kasumi Toyama and the members of Poppin'Get together—their highschool band—are actually second-year college students, however with the brand new faculty yr comes their newest set of challenges: scholar council duties, cram faculty, and part-time jobs, amongst different issues. Moreover, they're now separated into totally different courses, and consequently, their free time collectively is shortened. Wanting again, their joyful occasions collectively appear to be nothing greater than an unachievable fantasy when their members are too occupied to even collect in Arisa Ichigaya's basement for follow classes. Because the band ponders over the state of affairs, an unfamiliar woman abruptly emerges, unknowingly pulling them into the highlight as soon as extra.
On this rising period of woman bands, Afterglow, Pastel*Palettes, Roselia, and Hey, Completely happy World! start to make their look as properly. Every band, comprised of musicians with their distinctive personalities, illuminates the stage with its performances. As Poppin'Get together returns to the music scene and encounters new buddies, the glowing, heart-pounding music begins to play as soon as once more!
The franchise also launched a mobile rhythm game, titled BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! for iOS and Android, which was developed by CraftEgg and revealed by Bushiroad. The Japanese version was launched in March 2017, and the English version in April 2018. As of July 30, 2018, the game has surpassed 10 million downloads worldwide.
BanG Dream! Season 2 [Dub]
BanG Dream!(バンドリ!)第2期, BanG Dream! 2nd Season,
Status: Completed Network: Bushiroad, Cloud22, Good Smile Company, HoriPro International, Sentai Filmworks, Tokyo MX, Ultra Super Pictures Studio: SANZIGEN Released: 2019 Duration: 24 min. per ep. Season: Winter 2019 Type: TV Episodes: 13 Censor: Censored Director: Aina Aiba, Koudai Kakimoto, Satoki Iida, Takuya Chanohara
Kasumi Toyama and the members of Poppin'Get together—their highschool band—at the moment are second-year college students, however with the brand new faculty 12 months comes their newest set of challenges: pupil council duties, cram faculty, and part-time jobs, amongst different issues. Moreover, they're now separated into completely different lessons, and in consequence, their free time collectively is shortened. Trying again, their joyful occasions collectively seem to be nothing greater than an unachievable fantasy when their members are too occupied to even collect in Arisa Ichigaya's basement for apply periods. Because the band ponders over the state of affairs, an unfamiliar lady all of a sudden emerges, unknowingly pulling them into the highlight as soon as extra. On this rising period of lady bands, Afterglow, Pastel*Palettes, Roselia, and Good day, Completely happy World! start to make their look as nicely. Every band, comprised of musicians with their distinctive personalities, illuminates the stage with its performances. As Poppin'Get together returns to the music scene and encounters new mates, the glowing, heart-pounding music begins to play as soon as once more! BanG Dream! 2nd Season is part of the "BanG Dream!" multimedia franchise, which was developed by Bushiroad in January 2015. The franchise additionally launched a mobile phone rhythm game, titled BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! for iOS and Android, which was developed by CraftEgg and printed by Bushiroad. The Japanese version was launched in March 2017, and the English version in April 2018. As of July 30, 2018, the game has surpassed 10 million downloads worldwide.
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It has been a while since I posted anything on my Douglas DC-3 progress. The foam fuselage has been completely assembled and the two main halves have been joined together. After more sanding it was fiberglassed using 1 ounce cloth. More sanding and then a nice light coat of water-based primer was applied. Lacquer paint eats the pink foam so I needed to get the water-based stuff on first. When ready, I will use a high build primer to get the fuselage as flat as possible to prepare for paint. Before I do any of that I will have to work on the wing fillets to the fuselage and the engine nacelles.
You will notice in the pictures that I cut off the nose of the plane as this will be accessed for battery charging. I have a Zippy 30C 8000 4 cell lithium polymer battery that will power the electric twin motors. The picture included in this post shows a roller-gel pen next to the battery so you can see the size. I will be making a battery tray to lay inside the forward area of the fuselage where you see the wires hanging out. The nose will be secured during flight with magnets and alignment will be helped with dowel pins.
The wing center section is a beast. It is mechanically complete but it needs to be cleaned up and the wires need to be buried . The engine nacelle framework house the speed control for each engine, retractable landing gear and servo to operate the gear. It is crowded but it fits! Progress on the engine nacelle covers will happen in the next month or two. Once that is complete, final assembly and paint will finish her up so she will be ready to fly.


Walking is the best form of exercise you can have to obtain better health and a fitter you and it will cost you nothing. It is a form of exercise which can be taken up by anyone regardless of age or physical condition providing you start off sensibly, as with all forms of exercise you are not used to doing.
One of the other main benefits of walking is that it gives you a chance to clear you head and create a bit of space in your life. If you find that you're struggling with a problem or issue, taking a 10 minute break and removing yourself from your environment can do wonders. You can even use it as a form of active meditation. Where you use it as an opportunity to clear your mind and allow yourself to get back in touch with your spirit.
In the UK it is well documented that most of us don't get enough Vitamin D in our lives. The main source of vitamin D is sunlight. Vitamin D is called the 'sunshine vitamin' because it is formed in the skin through exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. It is estimated that in the spring, summer and autumn, around 15 minutes' exposure to the sun a few days a week is enough to provide the required amount of vitamin D. And it will make you feel much better as well!
The first steps to starting a regular walking plan should be taken slowly and it is advisable if you do not exercise on a regular basis to start off with no more than a 10-minute walk most days of the week. This can then be gradually increased to walking 3 times a day for 10 minutes or twice a day for 15 minutes at a time. There are many ways you can fit this into your daily routine without too much trouble; just consider when and where you could alter your routine to walk instead of taking the car or bus.
You can start gaining all these and more benefits simply by increasing the amount of walking you do per day and being more active. In order to gain the best health and fitness from walking you should aim to walk at a moderate pace, a moderate pace means that while you shouldn't be over exerting yourself you should be walking faster than strolling along. This means that while you are walking, you should be able to hold a conversation without getting breathless and your temperature should rise a little, but you shouldn't be sweating to the extreme.
Not only will you feel better and look better once you have been on your new regime for a while, you will feel many more benefits health wise and be well on the way to leading a more productive, happier and healthier way of lifestyle.


The Portuguese Institute of Sport and Youth and the Viana do Castelo Municipality signed a cooperation agreement for the construction of the Surf High Performance Centre Viana do Castelo (HPC) in 2009.
– Monitor results, detect and select sports talents.
The HPC is the operational base for all disciplines that make up the Portuguese Surfing Federation. Located on the beach of Cabedelo, it integrates the features of local life and climate.
Its sustainable building, designed by White Knight Architects in 2009 is based on two aspects: the use of sustainable, environmental friendly materials in connection with the efficient energy performance of the building (low energy consumption through the use of natural energy).
The implementation of the building represents a constructive solution that sought to respect the dune relief through a system of pillars that lift the building of the ground surface, allowing normal dune rearrangement. Existing pine trees were kept on the periphery of the building and in the outdoor area.
A coating for thermal insulation of black cork agglomerate was implemented. This is of particular importance, since its implementation insulates the building and enhances it's relationship with nature. Cork has a leading position in the Portuguese economy, both in terms of production as in industrial processing. Portugal is the worlds largest cork producer and this is one of the national higher value exports.
Cork is a 100% natural, recyclable, non-toxic and durable. In the process of manufacturing products with this raw material 100% of it is utilized, has the expeditious waste is continually reused for cork agglomerates.It has also an important role as a barrier against desertification of soils, provides micro ecosystems of high biodiversity and contributes to CO2 fixation.
Thereby the building profits from excellent thermal insulation qualities. The implementation of the outer insulation ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems) endows the "skin effect" that functions as an outer barrier, minimizing thermal flow.
Furthermore a geothermic system regulates the interior temperature of the building, solar panels warm up the domestic water system and the building is also equipped with low-energy cost LED lights.
The thermal level of the building has an energy rating of A+.
In the north wing there are a total of 30 beds, divided into seven bedrooms, served by collective support facilities, changing rooms and showers. On the south side are the training rooms, boiler room, support changing rooms, medical office, massage and recovery room. On the ground floor is located the hall to storage boards, technical material and also an innovation room. In the entrance area are the lounge areas, kitchen, reception and administrative offices.


TITANS `09: Was granted a redshirt season as he recovered from a broken leg suffered in the fall of 2008. Was named the MVP of the Northwoods Summer League following the 2009 collegiate season.
TITANS `08: Played in 49 games, 41 of thos appearances came as a starter • Split time between second base (19 games) and designated hitter roles • Had started in all but three of the Titans' games until May 2 when he was hit by a pitch on his left elbow by UC Santa Barbara's Mike Ford in his first at bat of the series • After being hit on May 2, he missed the next three games and started just 2 of the Titans' final 17 games • Finished fifth on the team in hitting with a .302 average • Posted 13 multi-hit games including a season-best three-hit effort on Apr. 22 vs. No. 6 Arizona State • Drove in multiple runs on nine occasions including four 3-RBI efforts • Had a seven-game hitting streak from Mar. 28 to Apr. 6 where he batted .314 (11-for-35) with nine RBI and four runs scored • His only home run of the year came on Mar. 30 vs. UC Riverside, capping a 2-for-3, 3-RBI effort.
TITANS `07: Started the season as a role player and was inserted in the lineup when Joel Weeks broke his ankle on Mar. 22 • Played in 45 games and made 36 starts (35 at second base, one as the DH) • Picked up his first career hit on Feb. 27 vs. San Diego State, driving in his first career RBI • Belted his first career home run on Apr. 22 at home vs. Pacific • Posted five multi-hit games including his season-best 5-for-5 effort at Cal State Northridge on Mar. 31, also driving in his season-best 5 RBI • Drove in multiple runs in a game on five occasions • Had a modest five-game hitting streak from Apr. 22 to Apr. 29, going 6-for-15 (.400) • Was 5-for-9 (.556, with a double and a triple) in the San Diego Regional, collected a hit at the College World Series and hit an even .300 in the postseason (6-for-20) • Was given the Most Improved Award at the team awards banquet in Nov., 2007.
CAMARILLO HS: Lettered three years at Camarillo High School in Camarillo, Calif., for Head Coach Richard Jaquez • Was a three-time All-Pacific View League first-teamer, never hitting lower than .440 in his high school career • In his first year at the varsity level in 2004, hit .453 with three home runs and 32 RBI • Posted his best year in 2005 for the Scorpions, with 10 home runs and 41 RBI while hitting .457 his junior year • Earned first-team All-CIF, Ventura County MVP and league MVP honors in 2005 • Hit for the cycle on Apr. 19, 2005, at Hueneme High School going 4-for-4 with five RBI and 2 runs scored • Hit .440 with 3 homers and 38 RBI as a senior in 2006 helping the Scorpions to a league championship and berth into the CIF playoffs • Earned the Camarillo High School Community Service Athlete Award in 2006.
PERSONAL: Born on September 14, 1987, in Anaheim, Calif. • Full name is Corey Frank Jones • Parents are Mark and Darleen Jones • Has two younger sisters (Kaley and Camille) • Majoring in business • Models his game after Philadelphia's Chase Utley • Played with the Minnesota Twins' Delmon Young as a freshman in high school • His superstition is saying a prayer before every game • Favorites include: "American Pie," "Hook" and "Blow" (movies), Bruce Springsteen, Blink-182, Rise Against (musical artists), "DaVinci Code" and "The Bible" (books), facebook.com (website), Johnny Depp and Kate Hudson (actors), and Los Angeles Dodgers (team).


-4-2-2-1-3-1-1 What is the significance of a business cycle?
-4-2-2-1-3-1-2 How is the reference date of business cycle determined?
-4-2-2-1-3-1-3 How is the reference series compiled? How can the series be used to determine the reference date?
-4-2-2-1-3-1-4 Why is not the reference date of business cycle determined through single GDP series?
-4-2-2-1-4-1 What is the significance and function of business cycle indicators and monitoring indicators?
-4-2-2-1-4-2 What are the revision processes of previous business cycle indicators and monitoring indicators?
-4-2-2-1-4-3 What are methods for compiling business cycle indicators? How does composite index differ from trend-adjusted index?
-4-2-2-1-4-4 Why is the composite index of business cycle indicators not provided by press releases on Taiwan Business Indicators?
-4-2-2-1-4-5 How is the direction of changes in components of business cycle indicators determined?
-4-2-2-1-4-6 Why business cycle indictors released monthly traces and revises history data?
-4-2-2-1-4-7 Which year is the base period of business cycle indicators?
-4-2-2-1-4-8 What are the advantages of monitoring indicators? What is the limit on the interpretation?
-4-2-2-1-4-9 Why is it that among the monitoring lights, the TIER manufacturing sector composite indicator do not adopt annual growth rates in the calculation?
-4-2-2-2-2-1 What is Taiwan Purchasing Managers' Index, PMI?
-4-2-2-2-2-2 What industries are covered by the purchasing managers' survey? What is the index compilation method?
-4-2-2-2-2-3 What is the relationship between manufacturing PMI and business cycles?
-4-2-2-2-2-4 What is the difference between Non-Manufacturing Index, NMI and Service PMI?
-4-2-2-2-2-5 What are the economic implications of the five indexes that make up Taiwan Purchasing Managers' Index?
-4-2-2-2-2-6 What are the economic implications of the four indexes that make up Non-Manufacturing Index, NMI?
-4-2-2-2-2-7 According to PMI survey results, employment index and new orders index or production index sometimes differ in the direction of change, how should it be interpreted?
-4-2-2-2-2-8 In the PMI and NMI survey, what is the implication of inventories index?
-4-2-2-2-2-9 Why are retail trade and wholesale trade compiled separately when compiling the NMI of industry categories instead of combing them under the same industry?
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Investors Lured With Figures
Posted byRussian_Village	 June 16, 2011 August 18, 2013 Leave a comment on Investors Lured With Figures
By Irina Filatova
The St. Petersburg Times
Published: June 16, 2011 (Issue # 1660)
FOR SPT
Guests arrive for the opening of the W hotel on Voznesensky Prospekt on Friday. A marquee was erected next to St. Isaac's Cathedral for the event.
MOSCOW — Transparency and investor interest will increase for domestic companies reporting consolidated earnings after they are required to implement international accounting standards next year, Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said Tuesday at a Presidium meeting chaired by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Companies with consolidated accounts will switch to International Financial Reporting Standards by Jan. 1 and will be able to report their 2012 financial results according to the new rules, Kudrin said.
"In case we complete this procedure by the end of this year, all the companies with consolidated accounts will report their results for 2012 according to the IFRS," Kudrin said. "That means all consolidated groups will compulsorily use these standards in 2013 for the first time to report their results for 2012."
Other firms, including public companies and small and medium-sized businesses, will have to follow suit shortly afterward, switching to international accounting standards "during the transition period," he said.
A law on consolidated financial accounting, passed last year, stipulates the switch to the international accounting standards. In April, the government signed an agreement with the IFRS Foundation, allowing it to use these standards locally.
Under the agreement, the government obtained the copyright for the Russian translation of the IFRS requirements, enabling the use of the international standards in all Russian-speaking countries.
Putin said that adopting such standards was "an important step in developing our financial system, increasing its transparency."
Analysts agreed the switch was a positive step that would increase the attractiveness of Russian companies.
"It is a positive step for the investment climate to mandate the use of accounting standards that are recognized and understood across the globe," said Andrew Cranston, senior partner at KPMG in Russia and the former Soviet Union.
"Many large companies have already been using IFRS for a number of years to enable them to access international financing, therefore there is already a very strong body of experience in Russia in using these standards," he said in e-mailed comments. "For those that have not used IFRS before, there is quite a steep learning curve."
Adopting international standards in such a short period could prove challenging for some companies, said Galina Ryltsova, a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers. "Switching to IFRS is a complex task for any firm and includes different aspects like hiring qualified personnel, working out a registration policy according to IFRS and reconfiguring the accounting system to prepare for the switch to IFRS," she said.
Ryltsova said, however, that it's a manageable task because some domestic companies already have experience with IFRS.
Kudrin said earlier this year that about 160 of the country's top 400 companies are already using international accounting standards.
The banking sector was required to adopt the standards a couple of years ago to mixed results. The transition was not successful because, in practice, a mixed system was adopted that did not effectively increase transparency, Alfa Bank chief economist Natalya Orlova said. In addition, "monitoring is still based on Russian standards," she said.
"It is an additional burden for companies — but the information cannot be used by the market," she said.
Among other issues discussed at the Presidium meeting were government measures to support employment in the regions. A total of 28 billion rubles (about $1 billion) has been set aside in this year's budget to stimulate employment, Putin said, adding that "the situation on the labor market is rather stable."
Only 17.6 billion rubles of the funds has been spent, with the rest put in reserves that might be used later this year if the situation changes, said Health and Social Development Minister Tatyana Golikova.
The measures to stimulate employment in the regions include supporting employment in single-factory towns, providing grants for startups, personnel training and organizing internships for university graduates.
In addition, the government has earmarked more than 70 billion rubles this year for unemployment benefits in the regions, Golikova told reporters after the Presidium meeting.
The number of unemployed stands at 5.4 million people, which is still too many compared with the pre-crisis April 2008 figure of 4.5 million, she said.
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On January 28, 2016, the 3 electric distribution companies in Guatemala, publicly announced a new bidding process for the purchase of 237 Megawatts of Capacity for the period beginning on May 2016 and ending on May 2020.
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Per law, distribution companies have to contract their needs for their demand for the next years, and for this process they expect lower prices than the ones in the last processes.
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No. 2 Alabama Routs No. 8 Michigan 41-14
Filed Under:AJ McCarron, Alabama Crimson Tide, C.J. Mosley, Dee Milliner, Denard Robinson, Eddie Lacy, Michigan Wolverines, T.J. Yeldon
T.J. Yeldon #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs the ball against Jake Ryan #90 of the Michigan Wolverines at Cowboys Stadium on September 1, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — AJ McCarron threw two touchdown passes and Alabama's retooled defense showed it could still dominate as the second-ranked Crimson Tide pounded No. 8 Michigan 41-14 on Saturday night.
Even after sending three starting defenders from last year's national championship team to the NFL as first-round draft picks, the Crimson Tide threw around the Wolverines while stifling and pounding dual-threat quarterback Denard Robinson.
C.J. Mosley returned an interception 16 yards for a touchdown. Dee Milliner had four pass breakups and an interception in the first half that set up a score after he shoved the intended receiver to the ground on the sideline.
This certainly wasn't what Michigan expected coming off an 11-win season under first-year coach Brady Hoke that ended with the Wolverines' first BCS victory since the 1999 season.
McCarron no longer has Trent Richardson to hand off to, but T.J. Yeldon and Eddie Lacy both ran for scores.
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The beautiful Yashinon DS 50mm 1:1.4. A big sharp lens!
Yashica Yashinon DS 50mm Review here!
The lens does have some signs of wear. It has a tear in the focus ring rubber and the aperture actuating pin does not work. This means the lens can only be used wide open. A nice big peice of glass with beautiful orange coating. The final purchase price was $40 for nice 50mm 1:1.4 lens. A lot cheaper then the Takumar 50mm 1:1.4!
Will be taking it into a camera shop here in NYC to get the aperture ring fixed so I can shoot photos and videos at f/1.4 and not at f/16. Hopefully, the repair does not cost more then the purchase price.


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Album Review: Vince Gill and Paul Franklin - "Bakersfield"
Jason Shadrick
Vince Gill and Paul Franklin
MCA Nashville
Now that modern country music has veered more toward the pop metal of the 1980s, it's sublimely refreshing to hear how two grand masters of guitar pay homage to what many people consider the Golden Age of country. On Bakersfield, Vince Gill and pedal-steel guitarist Paul Franklin team up for a collection of tunes that harken back to the time when the sounds coming out of Southern California rebelled against the overproduced string-laden tracks that Nashville was producing at the time.
Gill's tone is pitch perfect—just the right amount of Tele snap—and he admirably handles all the lead parts while Franklin's weeping pedal steel bends (especially on "The Bottle Let Me Down") show exactly why he's been a first-call session player for decades. Drawing exclusively from the catalogs of Merle Haggard (who contributed to the liner notes) and Buck Owens, Gill and Franklin aren't out to reinvent the tunes, but they find a way to interject their own style and, in doing so, allow the songs to breathe. The opener, "Foolin' Around" is a great showcase not only for the country shuffle of bassist Willie Weeks and drummer Greg Morrow, but Franklin's swinging fills that always seem to fit around Gill's vocals with restraint and taste. Bakersfield is a perfect example of taking inspirado from your heroes and using your talents to move the music forward.
Must-hear track: "Nobody's Fool But Yours"
Since attending a Dave Matthews Band concert as a teenager, Jason has been into all things guitar. An Iowa native, Jason has degrees in Music Business from Minnesota State-Mankato and Jazz Pedagogy from the University of Northern Iowa. Since then, he has spent time doing everything from promotion at an indie music label to organizing guitar workshops all over the country. Currently, Jason lives with his wife, son, and daughter in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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This walk takes in the highest sea cliff in England, Great Hangman, at 318 meters high. The walk begins from the beautiful town of Lynmouth in the heart of Exmoor and climbs steeply to it's sister at the top of the cliff, Lynton. From here you head west through the spectacular Valley of Rocks and on to Lee Bay and Lee Abbey. The walk continues west past the beautiful wooded Woody Bay and on via lovely heathland to Great Hangman and down to Combe Martin.
The walk begins from Lynmouth. If you are travelling by car, Lynmouth is along the A39 road that runs along the north edge of Exmoor. It is worth noting that there are very steep hills into Lynmouth, whether you come from the west or the east and great care needs to be taken particularly in bad weather. The road, despite being an A-class road has many tight bends, steep hills and some small single track sections. There are several car parks in Lynmouth (pay and display) or you may prefer to park in Lynton and take the cliff railway down to Lynmouth. Due to the limited direct public transport between Combe Martin and Lynmouth (see below) you may prefer instead to park in Combe Martin and travel by bus into Lynmouth so you can walk back to your car in your own time.
If you are travelling by public transport, bus services 309 and 310 provide a broadly hourly service to Lynton and Lynmouth from Barnstaple. There is a railway station at Barnstaple with train services to Exeter from where there are connections into long-distance trains. In addition bus 300 runs a few times daily to Ilfracombe via Combe Martin. For details please see the link below.
There is a good choice of hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation in Lynton and Lynmouth. Some are right next to the coast path as you head west out of Lynton. For details see the links below or call the tourist information centre on 0845 6603232. There is also a good choice of camping and self catering accommodation available close by.
Beginning from the little pier beside the harbour on the west side of the river head along the road and fork right up the hill past the buildings on the right. Turn to the right and follow the tarmac path as it zig-zags it's way up the cliff crossing the track of the Lynton and Lynmouth cliff railway several times. This unique railway is water powered as the trains are connected together. The train at the top has a tank underneath the train filled with water, causing it to be heavier and so travel down the track, pulling the other train to the top. The water is then emptied from the tank at the bottom and the top filled to repeat the process. As you reach the top you will pass the top station.
Continue on the road here past a number of hotels to the left with fine views down over the bay below. Soon you pass the last of the hotels and the path narrows, but is still tarmac. The cliffs to the right are now almost a sheer drop, yet you will often see mountain goats climbing around these very steep slopes. Rounding the cliffs into Wringcliff Bay the path descends down to the road, although the steep rock, Castle Rock ahead can be climbed with care, offering good views. This area is known as the Valley of Rocks, being unusual to have such a steep valley immediately adjacent to the coast. On coming down to the road, where there is a little roundabout, you take the road straight ahead.
The road ahead is a toll road, as it is a private road and so there is very little traffic along it most of the time. Soon you pass Lee Abbey on the right, a religious centre. Continuing along the road it descends down to a car park and cottage and the toll is usually collected here. To the right is a car park and toilets. To the right is Lee Bay, one of two identically named places on the North Devon Coast. The coast path doesn't actually go down to the beach, but it's a worthwhile diversion. The beach is a rocky and stony beach with a stream flowing across it and tall cliffs on either side and is a beautiful and secluded spot.
Returning to the coast path, continue along the road ahead as you climb out of the bay. You come to a junction where the coast path is signed two ways, either along the road or an alternative route to the right. The alternative route briefly follows field edge paths along the coast and offers good views, but is a slightly longer distance. Whichever way you choose you soon end up back on the road and you follow it close to the Woody Bay Hotel, an isolated hotel. Just after the hotel take the path on the right following a track through the woodland as you descend. The coast path again misses out going down to Woody Bay, but if you choose to do so, follow the track off to the right, as it doubles back through the woodland and descends down to the beach. Like Lee Bay before this is another isolated and rocky beach but one that is very peaceful and offers wonderful views.
Return to the coast path west and follow the surfaced track westwards. As the surfaced track (really a road) comes to a tight bend go straight on to return to a footpath through the woodland. The path then turns west to follow the coast and crosses the little stream of Hollow Brook, leading from the little village of Martinhoe a little over a half mile inland. Beyond you come to a lovely waterfall and continue west above the cliffs known as The Cow and Calf. The path ahead is still very rocky and the coast is lined with heather which is beautiful in the high summer months when in flower. Continue along the coast path west to Highveer Point, where you can enjoy fine views of the coast ahead and the steep valley of Heddons Mouth below. Due to the very steep gradient you have to head around a half mile inland to cross the stream.
Take the path along the top of the cliffs heading south and gradually descending. This is a beautiful wooded valley with another little fast-flowing stream at the bottom that has cut this steep valley. On descending down you reach a bridge over the stream which you take, but briefly continue south beside the stream before turning right and taking a path that zig-zags quite steeply back up to the cliff top and then turns back north. It is very well signed and once you reach the top it again offers lovely views of the valley. The wide track you joined at the bottom of the valley can be joined to come down to the stony beach at the end, Heddons Mouth beach which again, like other beaches along the walk, the official route of the coast path does not take in.
Once up to the top of the cliffs you have lovely views of the path you have just taken on the other side of the valley. The path continues west along the heather-lined cliffs. The path is very spectacular, with rocky outcrops to the left and a steep drop to the right down to the sea level. As you round the path you have lovely views of the wide bay, Elwill Bay and the coast ahead. The path turns briefly south and then joins a path along the edge of various fields. It continues like this west, passing close to the village of Trentishoe. After around 2 miles or so of the path beside fields you continue ahead onto the beautiful Trentishoe Down.
The path follows close to the top of the down and is actually a little back from the sea edge. Ahead you can see the numerous hills, including the Great Hangman, the highest point on the whole coast path. Continue west along this obvious rocky and gravel path. After around a mile the path enters a field which you go straight across and into a second field where just before the boundary you turn to head south, as the path now has to divert a little inland around another valley, Sherrycombe. Keep the field edge to your right and at the southern edge of the field you turn right to head west again. Shortly after you turn ignore the footpath going off to the left and continue straight on along the edge of another field keeping the wall to your left. The path again forks ahead, take the right most fork as it turns to head west once more. The path now descends towards the stream which you cross via a footbridge and then begin to climb back up the other side.
The path then turns sharply to the right and begins to turn back towards the coast and continues to climb. The path joins the edge of a field on the left and you keep to the coast side of the field boundary. As you come to the corner of the field and the field boundary turns south keep going straight on along the obvious path as you begin to climb to the summit of Great Hangman. A cairn marks the summit of the cliff which is the highest point on the coast path at more than 1000ft high. There are, as you would expect, excellent views all around both to the sea and inland to the rolling hills of Exmoor.
Leaving the cairn you continue west as the path now begins it's descent into Combe Martin. Soon you have a field boundary on your left once more and walk on the coast side of this. The path goes slightly south of the tip of Little Hangman although there is an easy path to the top of the summit if you would like to enjoy the view from it. Keep going west with the field walls close by to your left. Soon you are rounding the back of Wild Pear beach below. This is a lovely beach though with very difficult access down. It is rocky at high tide but has some sand at low tide.
The path now returns right to the cliff edge as you continue west pass a little wooden shelter on the cliff top. Just beyond this the official route of the coast path turns left, but a better route is to turn right keeping to the cliff top path then descend the grassy area beyond down to the car park on the cliff top. You round the back of the beach down to a larger car park and the main beach of Combe Martin. The village is in a small valley and so most of it stretches inland along one long street, rumored to be the longest village street in England. The beach and rock pools here are worth exploring if you have the time and energy whilst a little inland along the road you will come to the Pack O'Cards pub, that originally had 52 windows, 13 rooms and 4 floors, although it has been modified over the years with some windows filled in. The village has all the amenities you might expect including food shops, pubs and cafes.
To return to Lynmouth bus service 300 runs several times daily during the summer but is not frequent. If this is not an option there are frequent buses back to Barnstaple from where you can change onto a more frequent bus service back to Lynmouth, although services are limited on Sundays. For details, see the link below.
Streetmap is a web site which provides maps of the UK, including around Lynton, Lynmouth and Combe Martin. The links below will be of most use to the coast path from Lynmouth to Combe Martin. These maps join to provide the complete coast path between the two points.