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Morris: Giving Thanks for our Choices
by Leo Morris
Her name was Judy – no point in making up a protect-her-privacy name for her at this point.
She was a year behind me in high school – a junior when I was a senior – so our paths did not cross that often. But a few subjects were taught without regard to class distinction, so we had the same speech class.
It's not enough to say she was pretty. To a 17-year-old boy, a lot of girls are pretty. There was also a strong attraction, and not just physical, that sent me even further into babbling incoherence than usual, which is saying something.
I made up excuses to say something to her. May I borrow your pencil? Have an extra stick of gum? Can I see your algebra book for a second?
Then one Saturday afternoon walking home from my shift at McDonald's, I ran into her near downtown. We exchanged a few pleasantries the specifics of which are now buried deep in my subconscious, and then she said, as sort of a parting shot, "You know, you never talk to me unless you want something."
And. I. Said. Nothing.
It occurred to me years later – and periodically it haunts me to this day – that I had been a dimwitted knucklehead, the moronic king of missed opportunities. She was reaching out to me, giving me an opening, and I was oblivious to the potential of the moment.
What if I had seized the moment? What if I hadn't let what could be dissolve into what might have been?
I looked her up recently, something that can be done easily in the Google age without all the bother of going to class reunions or hunting down and calling the friend of a friend of a friend.
She got married, I discovered, and moved to Michigan. She had one daughter and one granddaughter. They survived her, as did her husband and a slew of other relatives. That's what the obit said – she died back in 2013.
My first reaction was not sadness that someone I once knew was gone, or even the dread of creeping mortality brought on by the death of someone seven years ago a year younger than me. Those came later.
No, my first thought was a sort of peevish irritation that Judy had gone on to have a full life with a husband and offspring to carry on. She wasn't supposed to do that. She was supposed to pine for me and mourn the dull ache of my absence, turn into something like a spinster librarian the way Donna Reed did in "It's a Wonderful Life."
People have a disappointing way of doing that, just going on about their business as if it's all about them. They refuse to stay put in the little compartments inside our heads where our perfect pasts are safe from the gracelessness of the plodding present.
Funny thing about freedom. It means something only if we use it, but to exercise it is to lose a little bit of it, because every time we make a choice, we eliminate all the other choices we could have made.
Economists call it the "opportunity cost," the hidden price we pay in every transaction. Money we spend on one thing is money that can't be spent on other things. Politicians who brief us on the balance sheet of taxes due and projects funded always leave that part out.
Those opportunity costs are everywhere in our lives. Every choice we make – or fail to make – takes us down a path that excludes all other paths.
Sometimes, we are inclined to ponder the opportunities we might have missed. What if I had joined the Air Force as originally planned instead of the Army? What if I had taken that city editor job in Kentucky instead of turning it down? What if I had said to Judy, OK, what I want from you is a date?
But we can't dwell on them to the point where we fail to appreciate what we have and instead brood over what we might have lost. Otherwise we risk becoming like the fool in Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken" who is so paralyzed by the pitfalls of choice that he makes not choosing a prolonged exercise of exquisite agony.
We are on the brink of what is tritely called "the holiday season" of offering gratitude for what we have and the people we share it with. That has always been an easy platitude to express but a hard commitment to live up to. It won't be any easier in a year in which we are told to fear not just family gatherings but even leaving the house. Celebrate if you must, but make visiting Uncle Fred and Aunt Evelyn stay on the porch.
But we need the celebration more than ever. If everything else in the world seems on shaky ground and we don't cling to each other and cherish what we have, what's the point?
So, I will be thankful not just for my loved ones and how they bless my existence but also for the choices we all made that put us together in the same space and time. The roads we didn't take no longer matter.
And I wish for Judy's loved ones that they embrace the choices they all made to put them in the same orbit and that they dwell not on their loss of her but on what she gave them while she was there.
Leo Morris, columnist for The Indiana Policy Review, is winner of the Hoosier Press Association's award for Best Editorial Writer. Morris, as opinion editor of the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, was named a finalist in editorial writing by the Pulitzer Prize committee. Contact him at leoedits@yahoo.com.


I recently listened to a Neil Patel podcast interview where he details the strategy behind UberSuggest, the free SEO tool he's creating to bring in leads for his digital marketing agency, Neil Patel Digital.
With his new tool, he's taking a very different approach than with previous SaaS successes Hello Bar and Crazy Egg.
In the interview, he says that he's giving this tool away for free because he believes that SaaS is a race to the bottom and he can make greater profits giving away his new tool for free and growing his service based marketing agency.
I don't pretend to be more experienced in digital marketing than Neil Patel, but I do think some of his assumptions are wrong.
So, is SaaS a race to the bottom? Let's explore his reasoning.
Neil compares the creation of UberSuggest for growing his agency to how Google creates products, gives them away for free and yet makes billions.
I get that, but the Google comparison doesn't fit.
Google profits from direct usage of its consumer and business tools.
I don't have exact usage stats for this, but it's easy to assume that users of Gmail, Google Docs and Google Maps are also more likely to use Google for their searches.
Plus, there are ads inside of Gmail and Google Maps (but not inside Google Docs, which would be absolutely frightful).
And since about 90% of Google's revenue (I mean ABC Corp or whatever) comes from Google Ads, it holds that the more usage and engagement Google can drive in the whole ecosystem, the more clicks, and thus the more ad revenue.
What Neil Patel is doing is essentially side project marketing. Totally different beast.
Maybe he has a masterplan that wasn't revealed in this podcast interview, but from the sounds of it, he's creating a free SEO tool in the hopes of driving more leads for his agency.
That's side project marketing. Create an awesome product, give it away for free, generate buzz, drive leads.
The way that Google drives revenue is not side project marketing. They make more money by keeping people inside their ecosystem. It's a direct correlation.
Side project marketing is great. But it's not the same as Google directly driving revenue by keeping people inside of their ecosystem.
I don't think a side project has the power to turn SaaS into a race to the bottom. Let's dive into why that is.
I've used UberSuggest a few times, and it's painstaking slow.
It is, after all, a side project.
It's awesome that Neil Patel has created something that is already super popular and grows in traffic everyday without him having to work hard to promote it. That's amazing.
But because it's gaining usage around the world quickly, and on a far lower budget than the tools he claims to want to compete against (Moz was mentioned in the interview), then we can all expect slow load times and bugs.
Free users (in the B2B space) likely don't rely on their free tools in a really meaningful way. If they're an enterprise customer, they might use a free account for managing their own tasks (like maybe they have their own Asana account) or conducting their own research (a quick keyphrase decision), but for the mission-critical projects that make up their core responsibility, they'll be using a paid tool that works perfectly 99.9% of the time.
So, for UberSuggest, the free users will not be SEO heavy hitters. They won't be the people who do SEO all day as part of their job. They won't represent the business owners watching over 1,000 keyphrases.
And that's totally fine. That doesn't mean that UberSuggest can't work great as side project marketing for Neil Patel Digital.
It just means that UberSuggest likely won't be able to grow to the level of sophistication that professional search engine marketers need.
Unless of course, this little experiment works and the tool is given a budget that can sustain the addition of more robust features and keep up with the number of free users.
Besides being a bit more prone to lag time and bugs, you can also imagine that a free tool meant to replace an expensive one won't come with a customer success manager.
In certain verticals (SEO being one of them), customer success and ongoing training is critical.
Customers need to stay up to date with SEO, know that they're using the tool in a way that benefits their business, and be introduced to additional features that can impact ROI.
Users come to a SaaS tool for the features and the outcomes they can achieve. But oftentimes, they stay for the support.
Or more to the point, they leave if there isn't any.
Then they go and pay the companies that offer customer success management, technical support, and ongoing training.
Unsplash is one of the most well known examples of side project marketing. It was started by Mikael Cho of Crew.
And while it certainly did grow their startup Crew (before it was bought by Dribble), it didn't force AdobeStock or Twenty 21 to "race to the bottom" and lower their prices. (I've had an AdobeStock subscription for a long time. I should know).
Professional marketers still need to quickly and easily procure ready-to-go assets without hoping that a free tool has something that meets their needs.
By the same token, SEO pros still need to track their keyphrases and their competitors' keyphrases without hoping that a free tool will add a feature that they miss from their old tool, let alone work today, fingers crossed.
What I do appreciate is that Neil says this is all just an experiment, and he's not concerned with the outcome one way or another. He's honest. But that also shows a lack of passion and devotion. So I say, call it like it is. UberSuggest is a side project, not a competitor to Moz (where passion for search engine marketing abounds).
Is SaaS a race to the bottom?
I can name a handful of SaaS tools that have raised their prices recently, so you tell me.
In any industry, entering a race to the bottom is always optional and never advised.


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British and American Literature
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Matthew Omelsky is an assistant professor in the Department of English, and a core faculty member at the Frederick Douglass Institute for African and African American Studies. He also serves as faculty affiliate in Visual & Cultural Studies and Film & Media Studies. His research is concentrated in the field of global black cultural studies, with an emphasis on how 20th and 21st century black artists from across the world express a desire for unfathomable freedoms.
Professor Omelsky's forthcoming book, Fugitive Time: Global Aesthetics and the Black Beyond (Duke University Press, 2023), theorizes the embodied experience of time in an archive of black music, visual culture, and literature from Zimbabwe, Martinique, Britain, Senegal, and the United States. The book examines the intersection of black fugitivity, time-consciousness, and utopian desire in a range of artforms, from Aimé Césaire and Wifredo Lam's négritude aesthetics, to the Black Audio Film Collective's experimental essay films, to Sun Ra's avant-garde poetry and music, to NoViolet Bulawayo's contemporary fiction. Before coming to Rochester, he was the postdoctoral fellow for the Mellon Sawyer Seminar on "Racial Disposability and Cultures of Resistance" in Penn State's Department of African American Studies. He received his BA in Africana Studies and Politics from New York University, his MPS in Africana Studies from Cornell University, and his PhD in English from Duke University.
Global black cultural studies; African and Caribbean literatures; film and digital media; time and phenomenology; speculative fiction; critical theory.
Journal Articles and Book Chapters
"Speculative African Slaveries." In The Cambridge Companion to Global Literature and Slavery, edited by Laura T. Murphy, 49-61. Cambridge University Press, 2023.
"Being and Becoming: The Grammar of Black Theory." InVisible Culture 31 (2020).
"African Fugitivities." The Black Scholar 50, no. 1 (2020): 56-69.
"The Creaturely Modernism of Amos Tutuola." Cultural Critique 99 (2018): 66-96.
With Ian Baucom, "Knowledge in the Age of Climate Change." South Atlantic Quarterly 116, no. 1 (2017): 1-18.
"'After the End Times': Postcrisis African Science Fiction." Cambridge Journal of Postcolonial Literary Inquiry 1, no. 1 (2014): 33-49.
"Jean-Pierre Bekolo's African Cyborgian Thought." Nka: Journal of Contemporary African Art 31 (2012): 6-21.
"Chris Abani and the Politics of Ambivalence." Research in African Literatures 42, no. 4 (2011): 84-96.
Edited Collection
With Ian Baucom, "Climate Change and the Production of Knowledge," South Atlantic Quarterly 116, no. 1 (2017).
Black Film Collectives
African Digital Cultures
Black Fugitive Aesthetics
Caribbean Gothic
African Literatures of Migration
Contemporary African Film and Fiction
Reimagining the Human: Global Black Speculative Fiction
Bright Lights, African Cities
Internet Aesthetics: Viral Forms from the Global South
Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship, African American Studies, Penn State University, 2018-19
Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Completion Fellowship, 2017-18
Graduate School Fellowship, English, Duke University, 2012-14
Graduate Student Best Essay Award, African Literature Association, 2011
Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship, African Studies, UC Berkeley, 2011
Sage Graduate Fellowship, Africana Studies, Cornell University, 2009-11
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At the end of the summer, Rodney developed wrinkles around the top of his tail. I have never seen the like. They are now fading. WTF? Any ideas?
I sweep old, unused hay out to the dirt area in front of the barn for erosion control. Some critter comes along and digs perfectly round, 3″ holes. Over a dozen in one night. Again I say unto you, WTF?
We have the same holes in our compost heap. We suspect chipmunks.
The holes are the right size for chipmunks. They may be gathering nest material or looking for something else. That size hole used to appear in my flower beds when I planted bulbs – which the chipmunks promptly swiped.


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Hull FC signing says "we won't lose a derby while I'm here for sure"
Hull FC have made some major signings but none as big as the two stars they have drafted in from the NRL.
They have signed Jake Clifford and Tex Hoy from Newcastle Knights as they put together a brand new spine that could become the new star partnership in Super League.
Hoy has now spoken about the move and what he knew of Super League when he arrived.
He said to the Sportsman: "I didn't know much so I watched some and it's a lot more free flowing and it looks a bit quicker as well."
He has also heard that Super League fans are more vocal despite the fact they are fewer in number.
"I've heard back home that we get more people but they're not as vocal," Hoy said, "They have all their songs and chants which I'm looking forward to hearing. They'll be sure to give you a big kick up the arse if you're struggling."
A new experience in a new country, Hoy has a new coach though he is not the only one enjoying his first taste under a new coach.
He has now had his say on his new coach Tony Smith:
"He's very laid-back compared to what I'm used to back home, he's been good. He's got a lot of knowledge and he's letting us play what we see, over the next couple of weeks we can gel hopefully."
Under the two Grand Final winner and four time Grand Final runner up, Hull FC could be back to competitors in 2023 if so they could also dominate the Hull derby against Smith's old club and Hoy spoke on the expected dominance his Hull FC side will have over the derby:
"I've heard that before I even came over (importance of Hull derby), I heard it's a really big occasion for both teams and the whole town plus even the Super League. We won't lose one while I'm here for sure, that's my goal and hopefully we'll be the strongest Hull team in the competition."
The fullback has also said that he is aiming for the top four in 2023:
"The goal for every team in the competition is top six but we need to look past that and go top four to make sure we have a chance at winning the competition in general. Top six is a minimum but top four is what we aim for."


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The best way to savor every bite is to eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full. You may be saying to yourself - but I never learned to do that! Let me suggest that you entered the world doing that instinctively, babies spit out food when they've had enough. Food is one of our first pleasures and often one of our last ones as well. Since we all deal with food daily, our life improves when we thoroughly enjoy the food we are eating. Won't this lead to gross overeating and obesity? No. In May of this year the British Journal of Nutrition said that those adults who most often ate three meals a day at a set time were those adults less likely to be overweight. Eating on a schedule helps us to avoid getting too hungry. Also pleasurable meal experiences also were linked to normal body weight. So how can you truly enjoy what you eat? Eat when you're hungry, stop when you're full and take the time to savor every bite.
Paella is a wonderful rice dish originating in Spain. Tradition says it was a dish of leftovers, often containing a mixture of meats, seafood and vegetables. It's not necessary to include all these ingredients because paella is a flexible dish. You can use the ingredients you like best; for example, mussels are often included in recipes, but if you don't like mussels just omit them and add something you like better. This allows you to adapt this beautiful recipe to the dietary preferences of your guests and yourself. I've included a recipe I've used a number of times with great success. A paella pan is worth the investment since it is also used to serve this attractive-looking dish.
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During the past week Auckland has faced a flooding problem. Auckland has recently been flooded from all the rain that has come through. The council has asked all Auckland residents to start saving at least 20 litres of water to help have enough for the years ahead.
Last week I got the opportunity to go to River Talks at the Omaru creek. Our creek is horrendous. It is filled with rubbish, fat, kids toys and even rotten mattresses. At the River Talks people talked to us about making the river cleaner, becoming a cleaner community and changing our environment.
At the River Talks there were about 5 schools, there were Pt England, Tamaki College, Glen Innes School, Te kura kaupapa maori o puau and Glen Taylor. Back then our river used to be clean, people were able to swim in it. Nowadays its disgusting, no one can swim in it now.
How can our community help? We need to fix our river immediately. Its disgusting.


The world cannot understand "true believers" or conceive of the life of devotion and commitment to God that characterize their walk. Paul made this very clear when he wrote, "But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned." We have been given a privileged position, a glorious heritage, a blessed hope, and a supernatural faith to be activated, so that we may live a vibrant, fruitful life for the glory of God. With all of this, God has given us a free will to accept or reject His abounding grace. Liberating faith breaks through the strongholds of self and sin.
Spiritual faith is implanted into our hearts by God, and is activated by a committed confidence in God through a surrendered will. Our confidence is not in the power of faith but in the person and work of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the origin, the source, and the resting place for all our faith. It is the character of God that gives faith validity and to us this confidence. It takes us into another realm, which is beyond ourselves and is infinitely beyond the reason of man. Those who have been reconciled to God can only understand spiritual truth and principles. When one receives Christ as Savior, the Spirit of God comes and dwells within him. It is the Holy Spirit that gives us understanding of the things of God.
Man seeks to reason by his own finite mind. He looks at facts and evidence, and deals with what he can perceive and understand. The man of faith enters into a confidence with God, an assurance and boldness that believes God's infallible Word, and takes God at His Word. Faith ignores reason, as man sees it, and rises above it. Wouldn't it be wonderful if people, who watch the way we live and the things we do, would say of us as they did Jesus, "They wondered at Him, and they marveled." Faith forges ahead full steam, while reason follows wide-eyed and amazed. This is the way it should be. Our lives should be a miracle of His grace, with people in utter wonder and amazement. The commitment and devotion of our lives before them cannot be explained by human reasoning. They must admit that this is of God, the result of unwavering, confident faith in an Almighty God.
When Peter and John stood before the rulers in Jerusalem, they asked how the impotent man was healed. Perceiving that Peter and John were "unlearned and ignorant men," the rulers marveled. They couldn't understand the boldness, confidence, and power with which they spoke. Beholding the man that was healed, evidence of the power of God, they could say nothing. Would to God that we had such a holy life reflecting His love and the might of His power. Some people say, "What great faith. I wish I had that kind of faith." It is not "our great faith" that gets the job done. It is SIMPLE CHILDLIKE FAITH IN OUR ALMIGHTY GOD! True faith places its confidence in the holy character of God. He never changes; he is the same yesterday, today, and forever. This is the confidence we have in Him! "He is able to do exceeding abundantly above all we can ask or think."


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Darren Sarll says both he and his players are eager for 3pm on Saturday after last weekend's league game at Newport County was postponed.
Boro face an in-form Plymouth Argyle at the Lamex Stadium who are currently top of the league.
"It was surprising how many of them were itching to play in the EFL Trophy game because up and down the country I think we have all heard the criticisms of that competition but no, we want to play and we are looking forward to it.
"We were obviously very disappointed last Saturday to not play that game, we wanted to play it and we did our best.
Young Aston Villa loanees, Henry Cowans and Harry McKirdy both joined the club at the end of the transfer window and after a quiet start to life at Stevenage, both players are beginning to make some noise.
"The two lads have been fantastic. Henry has had a longer period with us and trains unbelievably hard every day. He is forever on the training pitch.
"Henry has done his term as such - waiting, watching and getting used to it and now he has taken his chance now he is in.
"I am glad everyone saw what Harry McKirdy can do because after the Exeter game he took some unwanted stick really.
Plymouth come into the game on the back of eight wins and a draw in their last nine games so there is no question about the task at hand.


1933 Marmion Ave is a Multi-Family building located in Tremont, Bronx constructed in 1921. This 5-story building has 16 units. The building is within Community District 206 and zoned for the following school - The School Of Science And Applied Learning. Nearby transportation include the 2, 5 subway lines.


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Leave a Comment	/ Mobile Reviews / By nabeelshahaid
Hello! If you are interested in Huawei mobile. and you are waiting for the new model of Huawei mobile. Now your wait is over because now Huawei's new mobile is being released in Pakistan. All the details are given, but its price has not been announced yet but what is expected is 179,999 rupees. Huawei has introduced the new Huawei p 40 Pro Plus in the market. In this post, you will be given all the details about Huawei p 40 Pro Plus.
The most important thing about this mobile is its design, camera, and battery. You will also be given all the information about all these things.
All specifications are given bellow.
Huawei p 40 Pro Plus is available in different colors and shads, these are Blush Gold, Deep Sea Blue, Ice White, and Black.
The back and front is made with glass and the frame is made with aluminum.
In Huawei p 40 Pro Plus mobile, Android 10 OS is installed. And UI of this mobile is also EMUI 10.
Huawei p 40 Pro Plus has 6.58 inches (167 mm) display. The resolution is 1200 × 2640 (441 PPI), 19.8:9 ratio. This phone has OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, with 16M Colors, Multitouch.
The processor of Huawei p 40 Pro Plus is Octa-core (2 x 2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 + 2 x 2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4 x 1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
Huawei p 40 Pro Plus has 256 GB built-in memory, and 8 GB RAM.
This phone supported 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G.
This phone supported dual Nano sims
This phone has 4 cameras on the back side and 2 cameras on the front side, which specifications are given below.
On the backside, the main camera is 50 MP, (f/1.9), (wide). Second camera is 40 MP, (Ultrawide (f/1.8, 1/1.54″, 18mm). The third camera is 12 MP, f/3.4, 125 mm (telephoto). The last camera is TOF 3D, (depth, dual-LED dual-tone flash).
On the Front side, the first camera is dual 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) and the Second camera is a depth sensor, which is used to improve face lock security.
Instead of other smartphones, Huawei p 40 Pro Plus has a 4200 mAh (Li-Po Non- removable) battery. This phone sported fast charging. This phone can be charged on a charger and wireless on 40W. The most advantage is that this phone will be provided up to 25W wireless reverse charging. This means that you can charge another phone wireless on 25W (like the fastest charger).
Audio Quality:
This phone has very good audio quality. There is a 3.5 mm Audio Jack. It also has the ability to reduce noise while calling or recording.
This phone sported HTML 5.
There are Accelerometer, color spectrum, Compass, Fingerprint, and Infrared face recognition are installed in it. There are built-in games and you can download new games on it. The torch is also provided with the camera. There is already installed Document viewer, photo, and video editor apps in it. This mobile is sported Wi-Fi 802.11, and v5.1 Bluetooth. This mobile sported 3.1 type C USB.
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Green Bond Fund of the year - Lombard Odier Global Climate Bond Fund
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Companies: Affirmative Investment Management, Lombard Odier Investment Managers
People: Stuart Kinnersley, Carolina Minio-Paluello
Just 12 months after its launch, the Lombard Odier Global Climate Bond Fund – managed by Affirmative Investment Management (AIM) – has much to celebrate.
Between 1 March 2017 and the end of February, it returned 7.39%, compared with 7.01% for the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate index and has grown to more than $300 million from an initially expected $200 million. Further investments are expected this year, says Stuart Kinnersley, CEO of AIM.
Carolina Minio-Paluello, global head of sales and solutions at Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM), described the launch as "one of [our] most successful asset raises."
The fund is the fruit of a strategic partnership between LOIM and AIM and targets bonds "that provide positive climate-related outcomes." This includes opportunities in climate change adaption and in developing countries.
The managers aim to create a diversified, investment-grade portfolio based mainly on 'labelled' green bonds. However, they also buy 'pure-play' bonds, 'climate-aligned' bonds and a small volume of social/sustainability bonds. The selection process is based on AIM's in-house criteria, which include the sustainability performance of issuers.
As the green bond market swelled during 2017 and the fund increased in size, so the number of investments in the portfolio has risen from about 35 to more than 60.
"We've been very active in the new-issue market," says Kinnersley, but the fund also buys in the secondary market when it sees value opportunities. "We're looking to generate alpha over the benchmark," but with greater environmental impact and higher yield than a typical investment grade portfolio, Kinnersley explains.
Just over a third of the fund's holdings has a AAA credit rating, with 23% rated AA and 29% A. The average maturity is just over six years and the average yield to maturity is 2.49%.
Corporate issues represent 44% of the portfolio, with bonds from government agencies accounting for about 38% and municipal/provincial bonds about 16%.
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Province of Ontario 2.65% 2.65% (5/2/2025) Canada 4.2%
Transport for London 2.125% (24/4/2025) UK 4.1%
IBRD 2.95% (13/3/2020) 3.5%
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Fri Jun 07, 2019 3:23
Iran Blames Europeans for Failing to Save N. Deal
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi, in a statement on Friday, criticized European signatories to the nuclear deal, also known as the joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), for falling short of delivering on their promises to save the pact.
In a statement issued today, Mousavi slammed the European parties to the JCPOA for their failure to fulfill their commitments under the deal and their obligations following the US' illegal withdrawal from the agreement.
"The Europeans have failed to prepare the grounds for Iran to fully benefit from the multilateral agreement," he said.
European members of the nuclear agreement - France, Germany and Britain - have been tinkering with a much-hyped special trade vehicle known as INSTEX that purports to circumvent US sanctions and keep some semblance of business channels open to Iran.
The three countries, however, have been struggling to operationalize it, raising serious doubts about their determination to compensate for last year's unilateral US pullout from the 2015 nuclear deal.
Last month, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said France, Germany and Britain are coming under immense pressure from the US to cancel out their proposed trade channel with Iran, which has yet to see the light of day.
Speaking to reporters in Paris on May 21, Le Maire claimed that Iran's pledge to withdraw from the agreement was making talks on creating the trade channel difficult.
"Iran is constantly threatening to break the agreement and that doesn't facilitate the possibility of trade," he said.
Le Maire also stated that the three European powers were facing huge pressure from the United States to drop the trade channel.
"Yes, there is American pressure. It's strong, very strong and very direct on this subject," Le Maire noted, adding, "There is pressure on political officials, the administration and all those who are implicated on this subject."
The Europeans want Iran to stick to all provisions of the nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, even after the Trump administration started this month implementing its pledge to zero out Iranian oil exports by halting waivers to world importers.
Nathalie Tocci, the special adviser to EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, acknowledged a week earlier that US pressure was making Iran's compliance with the nuclear deal impossible.
"What is very clear is the fact that, in fact, some of the non-renewal of the sanctions waivers of the United States actually make it impossible for Iran to comply with the JCPOA," she told Canada's CBC News.
On May 10, Macron had lauded the historical 2015 deal as "a good agreement", noting that "Iran must remain in this agreement and we must do everything we can to ensure that it stays in".
Macron also urged the signatories to the nuclear deal with Iran not to "get caught up in any escalation" and to "jointly watch over our collective security".
The French leader stated that the United States will be responsible if Iran decides to pull out of the nuclear deal, stressing that it will be impossible for Washington to make it seem like it was Europe's fault.
"If Iran withdraws from the deal, then the United States will be responsible for this. It will not be possible to turn it out as if Europeans are to blame. Now everything must be done to avoid escalation and to keep this deal," Macron told reporters in the central Romanian city of Sibiu before a scheduled European Union summit.
It comes after top European diplomats stated that the EU is committed to preserving the nuclear deal with Iran and helping the nation dodge US economic sanctions, but will not bend to any ultimatums, as Tehran suspended some of its commitments.
The US withdrew from the internationally-endorsed 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, reimposed the toughest-ever sanctions against the country and started a plan to zero down Tehran's oil sales.
Under the nuclear agreement reached between Iran and six world powers in July 2015, Tehran undertook to put limits on its nuclear program in exchange for the removal of nuclear-related sanctions.
In 2018, all the other signatories — Russia, China, Germany, France, the UK, and the EU — refused to follow the US example and confirmed their commitment to the accord, trying to save the deal with the Islamic Republic.
Iranian officials then warned that the European Union's failure in providing the needed ground for Tehran to enjoy the economic benefits of the nuclear deal would exhaust the country's patience.
Yet, Iran continued compliance with deal, stressing that the remaining signatories to the agreement had to work to offset the negative impacts of the US pullout for Iran if they want Tehran to remain in compliance.
Europeans' honesty in dealing with the Iran nuclear deal has always been seriously doubted by Iranian masses that were discontent with talks with European states.
Almost a year later, however, the EU failed to provide Tehran with its promised merits. Then, on Friday the US state department announced that it had not extended two waivers, one that allowed Iran to store excess heavy water produced in the uranium enrichment process in Oman, and one that allowed Iran to swap enriched uranium for raw yellowcake with Russia.
Until now, Iran was allowed to ship low-enriched uranium produced at Natanz to Russia before it hit the 300-kg limit and the US measure leaves no way for Tehran other than exceeding the ceiling for storing the enriched uranium in violation of the 2015 nuclear deal.
Also, the United States would no longer waive sanctions that allowed Iran to ship heavy water produced at its Arak facility beyond a 300-ton limit set in the 2015 nuclear deal to Oman for storage which again forces Tehran to store it inside country in violation of the nuclear deal.
In return, Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) announced in a statement on Wednesday that the country had modified two of its undertakings under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in return for the US abrogation of the deal and other signatories inability to make up for the losses under the agreement, warning that modifications would continue if the world powers failed to take action in line with their promises.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran declares that at the current stage, it does not anymore see itself committed to respecting the limitations on keeping enriched uranium and heavy water reserves," the statement said.
The statement gave the Group 4+1 (China, Russia, Britain and France plus Germany) "60 days to put into action their nuclear deal undertakings, specially in the banking and oil sectors, warning that "in case these countries fail to meet Iran's demands, the Islamic Republic of Iran will cease implementation of restrictions on uranium enrichment levels and measures related to the modernization of Arak Heavy Water Reactor as well".
"Once our demands are met, we will resume implementation of the ceased undertakings. Otherwise, the Islamic Republic of Iran will stop compliance with its other undertakings in consequent phases," the SNSC warned.
It underlined Iran's readiness to continue its consultations with the countries which have remained in the nuclear deal at all levels "but will show a firm and rapid reaction to any irresponsible measure, including referring the issue to the UN Security Council or imposition of more sanctions".
"The Islamic Republic of Iran's president has in his letter to the leaders of the nuclear deal member states clearly reminded them of the Islamic Republic of Iran's type of reaction," the statement added.
It reminded the G4+1 of Iran's good will during the nuclear talks, implementation of the nuclear deal and giving sufficient time to the other signatories to implement the deal, saying that it is now their turn to prove their good will and adopt serious and practical measures to protect the nuclear deal.
"The door of diplomacy will not remain open for a long time and the US and other members remaining under the nuclear deal are fully responsible for failure of the nuclear deal and any possible consequences," the statement said.
It underlined that the decision was made in line with defending the Iranian nation's security and national interests and materialization of Iran's rights stated in the paragraphs 26 and 36 of the nuclear deal.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a letter on May 08 informed the Group 4+1 on stopping implementation of a number of Tehran's undertakings stated in the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi submitted the letter to the ambassadors of the G4+1 to Tehran after they were called to the foreign ministry on May 08.
The letter contained decisions by the SNSC to "halt implementation of a number of the Islamic Republic of Iran's undertakings under the nuclear deal".
Also, another letter was sent by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini also on May 08 to inform her of details of Iran's measures.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has warned Iranian officials not to be deceived by the European countries that say they want to salvage the nuclear deal.
Iranian FM Asks Europeans for Practical Measures on N. Deal
Europeans: Strategy of Max Pressure on Iran Won't Help
Iranian Lawmakers Rap Europeans' Response to Tehran's Ultimatum
Iranian FM Blasts Europeans for Dawdling Implementation of INSTEX Mechanism
FM: Iran Not Relying on Europeans
Leader: Europeans' INSTEX Bitter Joke
Veteran Diplomat: Iranians Distrust Europeans
Commander: Iran Has No Trust in Europeans
US after Driving Wedge between Europeans
Ex-FM: Poland Insulting All Europeans by Hosting Anti-Iran Conference


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January 16, 2022 /in 2020, 2021, 2022, Accountancy, Accountants, Deadline, HMRC, Self-assessment, South London, Tax accountants, Tax advice, Tax advisers, Tax returns, Taxfile, Tulse Hill/by Mark
[As at 17 January 2022]: There are only about 2 weeks left in which to file your Self Assessment tax return and pay any tax due by the official deadline of 31 January. Miss the deadline (31st January) and usually you'd be in for a £100 HMRC fine right away. This year, however, HMRC are giving tax-payers extra time before issuing a 'late filing' penalty but interest will still be charged from 1 February, as usual, if tax is not paid by midnight on 31 January (rules apply). Even with the extra period of grace time is still short, so contact Taxfile for help with your tax return as soon as possible please. Book an appointment* with one of our helpful tax advisors and accountancy experts TODAY — we'll make it easy!
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[As at 10 January 2022]: There are only about 3 weeks left in which to file your Self Assessment tax return and pay any tax due by the official deadline of 31 January. Miss the deadline (31st January) and usually you'd be in for a £100 HMRC fine right away. This year, however, HMRC are giving tax-payers extra time before issuing a 'late filing' penalty but interest will still be charged from 1 February, as usual, if tax is not paid by midnight on 31 January (rules apply). Even with the extra period of grace time is still short, so contact Taxfile for help with your tax return as soon as possible please. Book an appointment* with one of our helpful tax advisors and accountancy experts TODAY and we'll make it easy!
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[As at 3 January 2022]: There are only about 4 weeks left in which to file your Self Assessment tax return with HMRC. Miss the deadline (31st January) and you'll straight away be in for a £100 HMRC fine, so don't delay — contact Taxfile for help with your tax return. Book an appointment* with one of our helpful tax advisors and accountancy experts TODAY and we'll make it easy! Read more
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Season's greetings to all our clients and readers and sincere thanks to all of you who have kept us busy with work during 2021 — we really appreciate it.
Here's a quick reminder of our opening times during the Christmas period and into the New Year. This is for our Tulse Hill office (Thurlow Park Road) and our Dulwich office (Turney Road) except where otherwise indicated.
Friday 24 December 2021 (Christmas Eve): we're open from 9am until 3pm (Tulse Hill office only).
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From week commencing Monday 10 January: open as usual (see footer).
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Taxfile's Autumn Newsletter 2021
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Welcome to Taxfile's Autumn Newsletter for 2021. One of our biggest yet, it includes useful tax- and accountancy-related news that you need to be aware of, ways to save time or money – and much more. Take a look!
You'll find QR codes throughout the newsletter. These are a quick and easy way to access further information about the topic. Assuming you are viewing the newsletter on a desktop device or a printed* version, simply point your mobile camera phone at a QR code and then open the link that pops up. Your mobile's browser will then take you straight to the information page. Alternatively, we supply simple link URLs to simply tap in.
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New 30-Day Rules for Capital Gains on Residential Property
July 22, 2021 /in 2020, 2021, 2022, Accountancy, Accountants, Annual exempt amount, Buy to let, Capital gains tax, CGT, Devon, Dulwich, Furnished Holiday Lettings, HMRC, Holiday lettings, Key dates, Land and property, Landlords, Lettings, property, Property investment, Self-assessment, South London, Tax, Tax advice, Tax advisers, Tax return, Tax returns, Taxes, Taxfile, Tulse Hill/by Mark
New rules have now come into force in relation to capital gains made on disposals of UK residential property*. Several key actions are now required if a taxable capital gain has arisen, including some that now need to be made fast:
Taxpayers need to report the property's disposal within 30 days of the actual disposal;
They will need to pay the estimated Capital Gains Tax ('CGT') to HMRC within 30 days of the disposal.
Those who fill in and submit a Self-Assessment tax return will also need to include details of the disposal on their return.
Who Do the New CGT Rules Apply To?
The new rules apply whether you're an individual, joint property owner, trustee, partner in a partnership or LLP, or a personal representative.
What Counts as a Residential Property Disposal?
The new rules apply to all UK residential property that was disposed of (taken as the date of the exchange of contracts) since 6 April 2020 inclusive, where a capital gain was made that will require payment of CGT.
To fall within the rules, a UK residential property must be one that:
is suitable for use as a dwelling, or;
is being built or adapted for use as a dwelling.
It can be one in which the the owner has never lived or has lived for only part of the period they owned it. It can also be a rental property or a holiday home.
Where a property has been used for mixed purposes, only the capital gain that's equivalent to Read more
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My name is Daniel and I have been a part of the Taxfile family since 2007. It started as a part-time job doing bookkeeping, but as time went on, I developed new abilities and a deeper understanding of the tax world. PAYE, VAT, and Company Register are now my areas of expertise.
I understand how complicated the tax world is, so here are a few PAYE things to consider:
Understanding the tax thresholds for 2021-2022
PAYE is calculated based on how much you earn and whether you are eligible for the personal allowance.
Standard Rate: PAYE income tax is charged at 20%, less a personal allowance of £12,570, this is signified by tax code 1257L.
Higher Rate: For most, income over £50,270 to £150,000 is charged at 40%.
Additional Rate: Income above £150,000 is charged at 45%.
What is the Employment Allowance?
The Employment Allowance allows certain businesses that employ workers to reduce their annual National Insurance (NI) bill by up to £4,000 (for the 2021/22 tax year).
Eligible businesses can claim a reduction against their employer's Class 1 NI liability up to a maximum of £4,000 each tax year. You can still claim the allowance if the liability was less than £4,000 in a tax year.
You can't claim if you're a company with only one employee paid above the Class 1 National Insurance Secondary Threshold (£8,840 for the 2021/22 tax year, up from £8,788 for the 2020/21 tax year) if that employee is also a director of the company.
How will I know if I haven't paid the right amount of PAYE?
HMRC will send out a P800 tax calculation form after the tax year ends on 5 April, which you should receive by the end of November. This will show how much tax is due to be refunded, or is owed for previous years.
Another significant aspect of Taxfile is that it works with a wide range of accounts software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, FreeAgent, VT, Forbes, Moneysoft, and so on) and can accommodate everyone. These are just a few examples, but if you need assistance with any area of PAYE, VAT, or other types of tax, Taxfile and the team are here to help. Call Taxfile on 020 8761 8000, book a free appointment (in-person and phone or video call options are available) or simply message us your tax-related query and we'll be happy to help. We are accountants and tax experts in South London and the South West.
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Making Tax Digital – A New Time Line
July 28, 2020 /in 2020, 2021, 2022, Accountants, Annual Allowance (AA), Capital gains tax, CGT, Digital tax accounts, HM Revenue and Customs, HMRC, Income & Expenditure, Income tax, Landlords, Lettings, Making Tax Digital, MTD, property, Sole traders/by Taxfile
Making Tax Digital ('MTD') was announced as the new initiative by HMRC to revolutionise and modernise the tax system in the UK.
MTD centres around keeping digital financial records that can then be accessed by software to calculate and submit taxes through to HMRC. The goal is that there will be direct 'digital link' between the financial record and the software used to calculate and submit the records and therefore ensuring an accuracy in the figures being generated.
With initial teething problems, MTD for VAT started back in April 2019, and as a result of various delays around Brexit & COVID-19, it still has not sailed out of its 'soft-landing' period.
On 21st July 2020 the Treasury published a 10-year plan to modernize the UK's tax system which outlines a blueprint for the transition of the UK's tax system into the digital age.
Introduced in April 2019, MTD for VAT had a soft-landing period where the rules for this 'digital-link' were relaxed. Prior to COVID-19, April 2020 was the date stipulated where all digital links were to be in place for submissions.
As a direct consequence of COVID-19, it has been now been stated that as of 1st April 2021, the 'soft-landing' period comes to an end and all VAT registered businesses submitting VAT returns will need to ensure they have these digital links in place for their submissions.
Furthermore, from April 2022, MTD for VAT will apply to all VAT registered businesses and not just those that have a turnover greater than the VAT threshold.
MTD for Income Tax
The 10-year plan targets 6th April 2023 for self-employed businesses and unincorporated landlords to begin reporting Read more
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La Gueule ouverte est un film français réalisé par Maurice Pialat et sorti en 1974.

Synopsis
La lente agonie d'une femme atteinte d'un cancer, assistée de son mari et de son fils.

Fiche technique

 Titre : La Gueule ouverte
 Réalisation :	Maurice Pialat, assisté de Bernard Dubois
 Scénario : Maurice Pialat
 Directeur de la photographie : Néstor Almendros
 Montage : Arlette Langmann
 Pays d'origine :
 Langue de tournage : français
 Sociétés de production : Les Films de la Boétie
 Format : Couleur — 1,75:1 (1,37:1 étendu) — Son monophonique — 35 mm
 Genre : Drame
 Durée : 82 minutes
 Date de sortie :  en

Distribution
 Hubert Deschamps : Roger, le père, le « garçu »
 Monique Mélinand : Monique, la mère
 Philippe Léotard : Philippe, le fils
 Nathalie Baye : Nathalie, la belle-fille
 Henri Saulquin
 Alain Grestau
 Anna Gayane

Genèse du film
Maurice Pialat met en scène le cancer et l'agonie de sa mère. Il tourne en Auvergne, proche de l'endroit où il a passé son enfance.

Pour le rôle du père, Maurice Pialat dit avoir hésité entre Hubert Deschamps et Francis Blanche. Hubert Deschamps a dû s'absenter souvent pendant le tournage parisien pour tourner Les Gaspards de Pierre Tchernia.

Philippe Léotard incarne le fils, double à l'écran du réalisateur. Pour le rôle de la belle-fille, Pialat choisit Nathalie Baye qui était à l'époque la fiancée de Léotard.

Lieu de tournage
Le film a été tourné à Lezoux dans le Puy de Dôme.

Notes et références

Liens externes

Film réalisé par Maurice Pialat
Film produit par André Génovès
Film français sorti en 1974
Film dramatique français
Film sur le cancer
Film sur la mort
Film sur le deuil
Film tourné en Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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All poses can be practiced for calmness, not only forward bends. However, forward bends stretch muscles in the back of the neck and in the backs of the legs that are very good at tensing when we feel stress, and which don't release their tension very well when stress is not present. Forward-bending poses help lengthen these muscles, which then goes a long way toward settling and calming the nervous system.
The class is layered so that if you easily bend forward (i.e. touch your elbows to your feet with legs straight), then you'll be doing the demos. Whether you can barely reach your knees while doing a standing forward bend, or you are well-practiced, then you'll be doing a version of each pose that is a good fit for you.
The main intention of this class is to convey an understanding of how and where and when to exert effort (strength), and how, where and when to let go (surrender). When things don't progress the way I believe they should, I find it useful to consider whether I am putting my effort in a place that doesn't need it, and if there is another place I could be firming up instead.


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Londrina (offiziell: Município de Londrina; deutsch: Klein-London) ist eine Großstadt im brasilianischen Bundesstaat Paraná.

Londrina hatte laut Volkszählung 2010 insgesamt 506.701 Einwohner, die Schätzung des IBGE vom 1. Juli 2021 gibt ein Anwachsen auf 580.870 Einwohner an. Londrina, deren Bewohner Londrinenser genannt werden, ist damit die zweitgrößte Stadt Paranás und die viertgrößte Stadt Südbrasiliens. Die Gemeindefläche beträgt rund 1652,6 km². Sie ist Sitz der Metropolregion Londrina.

Nach der ca. 380 km entfernten Staatshauptstadt Curitiba und dem ca. 100 km entfernten Maringá gilt sie als drittgrünste Stadt Brasiliens. Der Flughafen Londrina befindet sich am Südostrand der Stadt und bietet Linienflüge in andere brasilianische Städte.

Geografie
Londrina befindet sich im Hügelland der Region Nordparaná nahe der Grenze zum Bundesstaat São Paulo.

Geschichte
Das Gründungsdatum von Londrina ist der 10. Dezember 1934.

Klima

Demografie

Quelle: Censo 2000

Kommunalpolitik
Londrina wird durch die Stadtpräfektur (prefeitura municipal mit dem Bürgermeister prefeito municipal) und die Câmara Municipal (Stadtrat mit einem Präsidenten) verwaltet.

Stadtpräfekt für die 17. Legislaturperiode ist seit 2017 Marcelo Belinati Martins, der den Progressistas (PP) angehört und bei der Kommunalwahl in Brasilien 2020 für die Amtszeit von 2021 bis 2024 wiedergewählt wurde.

Liste der Stadtpräfekten

Gemeindegliederung

Londrina ist in acht Distrikte (distritos) gegliedert: Espírito Santo, Guaravera, Irerê, Lerroville,  Maravilha Londrina, Paiquerê, São Luiz und Warta.

Wirtschaft
Größter Wirtschaftszweig der Stadt ist der Sojaanbau, gefolgt von Kaffeeanbau und anderen landwirtschaftlichen Erzeugnissen.

Sehenswürdigkeiten
Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt Londrina gehören die Kathedrale und die Igapó-Seen und die Einkaufszentren Catuaí im Südwesten sowie Royal Plaza im Stadtzentrum.
Im Norden befindet sich neben einer Autorennstrecke das Estádio do Café, Heimspielstätte der örtlichen Fußballmannschaft Londrina EC.

Städtepartnerschaften
  Mdoukha, Libanon
  León, Nicaragua
  Toledo, Vereinigte Staaten
  Nishinomiya, Japan
  Nago, Japan
  Guimarães, Portugal
  Modena, Italien
  Zhenjiang, Volksrepublik China

Persönlichkeiten

Söhne und Töchter der Stadt
 Assíria Nascimento (* 1960), Gospelsängerin, Gattin Pelés
 Rogério Romero (* 1969), Schwimmer
 Paula Macedo Weiß (* 1969), Autorin, Kuratorin und Juristin
 Giovane Élber (* 1972), Fußballspieler
 Héber Lopes (* 1972), Fußballschiedsrichter
 Giba (* 1976), Volleyballspieler
 Michelle Alves (* 1978), Model
 Fábio César Montezine (* 1979), katarisch-brasilianischer Fußballspieler
 Naldo (* 1982), deutsch-brasilianischer Fußballspieler
 Jádson (* 1983), Fußballspieler
 Flavia de Oliveira (* 1983), Model
 Fernandinho (* 1985),  Fußballspieler
 Henrique Pacheco de Lima (* 1985), Fußballspieler
 Rafinha (* 1985), deutsch-brasilianischer Fußballspieler
 Adelly Santos (* 1987), Hürdenläuferin
 Renan Foguinho (* 1989), Fußballspieler
 J. V. Horto (* 1990), Autorennfahrer
 Tatiane da Silva (* 1990), Leichtathletin
 Renan Souza Diniz (* 1993), Fußballspieler
 Alexsandro Melo (* 1995), Leichtathlet
 Luísa Canziani (* 1996), Politikerin
 Daiane Limeira (* 1997), Fußballspielerin
 Lucas Henrique Mazetti (* 2001), Fußballspieler

Mit Londrina verbunden
 Geraldo Majella Agnelo (* 1933), Erzbischof von Salvador da Bahia, davor Erzbischof von Londrina

Weblinks

 Website der Stadtpräfektur, Prefeitura Municipal (brasilianisches Portugiesisch)
 Website des Stadtrats, Câmara Municipal (brasilianisches Portugiesisch)
 IBGE: Histórico, Londrina Kurzfassung Stadtgeschichte. Abgerufen am 11. November 2018 (brasilianisches Portugiesisch)

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Ort in Paraná
Município in Paraná
Gegründet 1934


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Chinese nationals attempt to smuggle live baby eels onto a plane
They were carrying young eels, also known as elvers, in specially built containers with hand-held refrigeration devices concealed in their luggage.
Thursday, October 31st 2019, 3:51 PM EDT
(CNN) — Two Chinese nationals have been given 10-month suspended prison sentences and fined over $8,000 each for attempting to smuggle live baby eels out of France.
The duo, a 20-year-old woman and 43-year-old man, were arrested on Monday at Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport en route to China, after they were found with around 132 pounds of the fish concealed in their luggage. The traffickers were also ordered to pay fines of $8,497 and $8,313.
They were carrying young eels, also known as elvers, in specially built containers with hand-held refrigeration devices concealed in their luggage, a spokeswoman from the Bobigny courthouse which handled the case told CNN.
The spokeswoman said that a third Chinese national had escaped from the airport, leaving another suitcase containing an additional 66 pounds of elvers.
The fish were given by customs to an organization that specializes in protecting the species.
A kilo of European eel can fetch upwards of $5,500 in China. This has led to a spike in smuggling in recent years, with some 15 million specimens seized in the European Union in 2018, mostly in Spain, France and Portugal, according to Europol. This marked a 50% rise on the year before.
The agency estimates that between 300 million to 350 million eels are trafficked illegally from Europe to Asia every year, a trade worth around $3.3 billion.


I am looking for a developer based in Manila who are able to meet before hiring.
You are experienced in Ruby on Rails or/and Python.
The main work will be messenger chatbots and APIs.
I personally do some ruby on rails and have salesmen in Denmark looking for clients.
We have to be ready for larger clients, and by ready I mean; a more experienced developer than me that can code professionally.
Thank you and let me know when you can meet (as soon as possible).


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Paris Peace Forum: UAE minister says artificial intelligence a 'black box'
Artificial intelligence is challenging existing norms and practices in unforeseen ways. Cinema's sci-fi dystopias predict a dysfunctional technology-driven future predict a race to master the technology, but whether countries are fighting over it or collaborating is up for debate.
Omar Al Olama, the UAE's Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, used an effective metaphor to describe where this "race" is at on the international stage.
"AI is like a black box," he said. "There are countries that do not care what is in the black box, as long as the answer – or what comes out of it – is positive," he said. Others, like the EU "are not concerned about the answer as long as everyone fits in the black box. And there are countries that don't care about what the black box is, as long as they have the biggest black box."
The minister and other experts on the AI panel at the Paris Peace Forum agreed that the major issue at hand is inclusivity, both at the national and international level.
The need for governments and users to be engaged in the AI debate, they said, entails a high degree of trust between all parties working to develop the technology.
"We need to develop the new tools in an open and collaborative way," Antoine Bordes, Director of AI Research Science at Facebook.
But understanding the complexities of AI is no straight-forward task.
According to Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, the EU is "ten steps behind" when it comes to understanding this technology, despite it needing to jump on the bandwagon if it wants to have a say on the technology's direction.
While countries like Russia insist that whoever will control AI will rule the world, experts say AI is more likely to emerge as an opportunity to collaboratively tackle new daunting challenges like climate change in a concerted and effective way.
– The National
Mohammed bin Rashid honours first batch of Artificial Intelligence Programme
AI skills academy launched to empower Emiratis
Abu Dhabi Media Developing First Arabic Speaking AI News Anchor in the World
© 2019 UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence. All Rights Reserved.


With its world-famous golf courses and the Royal Burgh of St Andrews, Fife attracts people from across the globe making it one of the few truly international destinations in Scotland.
Every year Fife welcomes almost 3 million visitors, who stay around 6 million days in the area and spend over £200 million in the area. Many of these visitors come to experience the attractions for which Fife is well known - including St Andrews, the home of golf, and the delightful fishing villages of the East Neuk. Regular visitors however, know Fife has so much more to offer, with a myriad of hidden gems to discover including fantastic restaurants using local fruit and seafood, an adventurous coastal path network and award-winning beaches. Fife also has over 50 visitor attractions, seventy sports and leisure facilities, 300 miles of cycle-ways and an annual programme of exciting events and festivals.
Fife is also perfectly placed for visitors wishing to travel further afield. The city of Edinburgh is located just to the south and a short drive to the north leads to Dundee, Perth, Aberdeen and the Highlands.
Fife is already home to some of Scotland's top hotels and resorts including the renowned Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa and Fairmont St Andrews. We believe however, that there are a range of opportunities in Fife for new hotel developments. Those wishing to explore the potential of a new development in Fife are encouraged to contact the 'Invest in Fife' team who can provide a wide range of support including local knowledge and local planning guidance.


Red Lodge Ski Resort may be popular as the only ski resort in Red Lodge but it is un-crowded and has skiers and boarders coming back every year since 1960 to enjoy its runs, terrain park, and friendly, down-home Montana atmosphere.
Red Lodge Mountain Resort is a small, popular but un-crowded recreation paradise located in Montana with 8 lifts, a 2,400-foot vertical drop and base of 7,016 feet. Situated just outside of Red Lodge, North of Wyoming's border, RLMR has 71 runs, a terrain park and lessons and rentals available on site to serve all levels of skiers.
Red Lodge Mountain Resort is located off US HWY 212 and West Fork Road/Ski Run Road.
Ski and snowboard rentals, ski lessons, and repairs are available on a first come, first serve basis on the mountain.
Various dining options from cocktails and snacks to formal dining are available on site.
Bridger Bowl Ski Resort, located just outside of Bozeman, Montana.
Big Sky Ski Resort, in Big Sky, Montana.


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Muhlenbergia orophila är en gräsart som beskrevs av Jason Richard Swallen. Muhlenbergia orophila ingår i släktet muhlygräs, och familjen gräs. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

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Traxx Tyres is a known brand of tyres and they are based in Bracknell. We had to clear all the gutters to the building but with the use of access machinery and ladders where also access was limited. When cleaning the gutters all debris is bagged and removed from site by ourselves so the client never has to worry about this themselves.
We also had to clean all the cladding to the building which had not been cleaned for many years so all the dirt and residue had been ground in for a very long period. We used Access Machinery to treat the cladding with a non-alkaline based chemical to breakdown the matter. When this had been left on for the correct amount of curing time we used the hot water Reach and Wash System to clean and rinse away the dirt leaving a great finish. When all Gutter and Cladding works were completed we washed down all windows and walls affected by the Cladding leaving an amazing result and a very happy Client!


The Circle will be coming to screens in Istanbul. At least, that is what I have been hearing. For the readers who participated in the bookclub, I will be doing a private screening for this movie. Everybody who participated will be invited with a +1. Stay tuned my peeps... The film should be hitting screens at the end of April. Can't Wait!!!!
Wouuwww, great news! Such a wonderful thought Ekpe! I'll be looking forward to be a part of that movie screening and also waiting for your announcement on the new book for the bookclub so that we can discuss that in person too:) Cant wait either!!


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Q: Very slow Ethernet connexion on Ubuntu 20.4 Realtek the network by cable don't work, some wifi connexion is reject, i can connect to iphone wifi connexion. It's a dual boot configuration (windows 10), on windows no problem with cable or wifi, only with Ubuntu 20.4.1, on network i have the best of : 1Ko/s download. the wifi with Iphone seems to be good at the beginning but after it's large latence to receive information (the page is slow and gmail don't work on firefox) thank you very much to help me

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Settings for enp4s0:
Supported ports: [ TP MII ]
Supported link modes:   10baseT/Half 10baseT/Full
100baseT/Half 100baseT/Full
1000baseT/Full
Supported pause frame use: Symmetric Receive-only
Supports auto-negotiation: Yes
Supported FEC modes: Not reported
Advertised link modes:  10baseT/Half 10baseT/Full
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Advertised pause frame use: Symmetric Receive-only
Advertised auto-negotiation: Yes
Advertised FEC modes: Not reported
Link partner advertised link modes:  10baseT/Half 10baseT/Full
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Link partner advertised pause frame use: Symmetric Receive-only
Link partner advertised auto-negotiation: Yes
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Transceiver: internal
Auto-negotiation: on
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Current message level: 0x00000033 (51)
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Link detected: yes
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04:00.0 Ethernet controller: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller (rev 11)
The Ethernet cable connexion is very poor, what can i do ? Thank you

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ECHA Proposed a Public Consultation on Three Potential SVHC Substances - REACH - Industry News - News - Hangzhou C&K Testing Technic Co., Ltd.
13 March 2019, the European Chemicals Agency, has published proposals for three chemicals to be identified as SVHC and launched a public comment, which will end at 29 April, 2019. If a substance is identified as an SVHC, it will be added to the Candidate List for eventual inclusion in the Authorisation List.
HFPO-DA is commonly used as a processing aid for fluoropolymer production. 2-methoxyethyl acetate is usually used in semiconductor production, paint, varnish, varnish, ink, coating, adhesives, textiles, leather and so on. TNPP is commonly used as an antioxidant in the production of plastics and rubber products, polymers, coatings, adhesives, and food-contact plastics.


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Arts & Culture Environment Events
Back from the Brink: Free community event highlights local efforts to restore Muskegon Lake
May 13, 2019 May 14, 2019 Anna Gustafson	0 Comments
An historic image of what the Muskegon Lake shoreline once looked like.
Once a hub of industrial activity, Muskegon Lake has gone from being lined with foundries and factories to playing a starring role in growing the city's blue economy—and the story of the area's resurgence isn't complete without shining a light on the extensive efforts to restore the expansive waterway.
The free community event Back from the Brink aims to do just that. It's part celebration, part a community call to action as the Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership looks to the future.
The event begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at the Frauenthal Center in downtown Muskegon and opens with a short film, "Back from the Brink," which was created to highlight and celebrate the lake as an environmental success story.
The evening includes a panel discussion, community conversation, and networking opportunities to get involved in local water and habitat restoration efforts. Organizers invite residents to come out and learn about the positive progress to this point and the next steps for the future of the lake.
The Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership, a dedicated and active group of volunteers, along with federal and state agencies, have spent decades cleaning up contaminated sediment, restoring native habitat, and improving the watershed and the lake's water quality.
By 2020 or early 2021, Muskegon Lake will be removed from the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Great Lakes Areas of Concern list. Now is the time for residents to get involved, keep the momentum going, and have a say in how the shoreline takes shape as Muskegon reinvents itself.
"It's almost a kick-off to the next era after we get delisted," said Kathy Evans, the environmental program manager for the West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission. "Hopefully, this will be inspiring to people who come to the event so that we can continue to be good stewards of Muskegon Lake's natural resources into the future."
In her role, Evans works with various agencies, including the EPA, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership to provide staff support for area-wide water quality management planning, grant project management, and serve as liaison to the region's watershed.
Federal and state agencies invested millions to restore Muskegon Lake as an AOC, which included the creation of the community-based Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership, presently chaired by Dennis Kirksey.
The partnership began meeting in 1992 to engage various stakeholders and provide a public forum to discuss issues, concerns, and ongoing projects that support revitalization of the watershed and ecosystem. The group also partners with and advises agencies at the local, state, and federal levels and works on smaller, local projects.
The restoration efforts on Muskegon Lake and the Muskegon River watershed include site remediation, fish and wildlife habitat restoration, planting native grasses and shoreline restoration, removing invasive species, green infrastructure, and more.
"Over the next two years, the final work will be underway," Evans said. "We want to make sure people know the Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership is still going to plan to meet."
In fact, the group has developed the partnership's action plan, which is available on muskegonlake.org. The group hosts monthly, public meetings and is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes.
Participants come from all walks of life and occupations. Some represent their day job, while others have a personal interest in the region's watershed and environmental issues.
The group uses volunteers to do everything from weeding plants along the shoreline to helping with educational outreach and social media. Students, businesses, and adult volunteers are all welcome.
"It's been a great group," Evans said. "We want this 'Back from the Brink' to continue the momentum. We have ways for people to be involved now and continue to be involved."
Thanks to various grant funding, the partnership hired Great Lakes Outreach Media and filmmaker David Ruck to create the "Back from the Brink" film. The film is a good way to help raise awareness for the work that has been done and make sure the same mistakes don't happen again, Ruck said. In addition, the partnership is a good example of a local grassroots organization stepping up to help with the cleanup and guiding the efforts into the future.
"They (the federal government) don't want to throw money at a community that doesn't have an active, engaged citizenry that is helping guide those activities," Ruck said. "They point to Muskegon as an example of how to do it right. Hopefully, the video serves as an example and can be an example for other Areas of Concern."
Ruck, a native of Whitehall who recently bought a house in Muskegon, said the partnership is one of the best groups to be involved in as a property owner or for people interested in water quality and recreational use of the lake.
"They are just good people," he said "They are smart people. They are engaged people. They debate important issues and they try to solve complex problems, and that's exciting."
The goal is to continue to put out short films that share stories of different ways people engage with Muskegon Lake and ongoing restoration projects, along with being an educational resource.
"This film is a gift to the community, and we hope that it inspires both older and younger citizens," Ruck said. "If it's used in the classroom to augment conversations about stewardship and water science and sustainable community development, that would be fantastic."
The larger story is not just about transforming the lake's water quality, but the whole attitude of the community, said Alan Steinman, the director of the Annis Water Resources Institute in downtown Muskegon.
Grand Valley State University's Annis Water Resources Institute offers education and outreach programs on Muskegon Lake, including trips on a working scientific research vessel. The AWRI's Muskegon Lake Buoy Observatory also collects and monitors important data about water quality, food web structure, algal blooms, and the lake's overall ecosystem.
Muskegon Lake was once viewed as a dumping ground for industrial waste, and is now appreciated as a natural resource and community asset. The success of downtown development is predicated by having a healthy lake, Steinman said.
Steinman is in the film and also on the panel, along with a K-12 teacher, a fisheries biologist, and the mayor.
"Muskegon's involvement and sense of ownership and the change of attitude toward this lake, it's really phenomenal," Steinman said. "It's a great story."
Following the discussion, there will be chances to network and visit different tables in the Frauenthal lobby.
"People can mill around and network and talk," Evans said. "We want to keep it casual and fun and light."
As Muskegon looks to the future, this is the time for residents to get involved and make sure the lake remains accessible for both residents and visitors, Ruck added. The story is not only about how to clean up a lake, but how to live around it and keep the community engaged.
"This is an invitation to start being part of that process," he said. "We need more voices at the table; we need more people speaking out and being protective of this lake, not just from an environmental standpoint, but for the future as a community."
Marla R. Miller is a journalist and content marketing writer who lives in Norton Shores. Please visit marlarmiller.com or connect with her on Facebook or Twitter.
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Cryogenic systems find application in basic research, high-tech and medical equipment and the industry (for cooling superconductors, cold neutron sources, MRIs, for fusion and fission applications, for the liquefaction of helium and hydrogen).
Cryogenic systems are very complex, and few companies have the capabilities necessary to design and build them. With over 600 units installed worldwide, Linde Kryotechnik is the global leader in this field. Customers around the world entrust us with the construction of "their" Linde system.
Linde Kryotechnik stands for unrivalled efficiency, punctuality and reliability. As your trusted partner we ensure long term trouble-free operation of the system.


Protecting Your Pet from Wildfire SmokeNov 18, 2018, 9:15 am EDTSmoke from wildfires is not only a health hazard for humans, but for animals as well.
Smoke from wildfires is not only a health hazard for humans, but for animals as well.
Fireworks Can Freak Out DogsJul 4, 2018, 7:12 am EDTThe Fourth of July can be tough on dogs, because loud noises make many dogs anxious.
The Fourth of July can be tough on dogs, because loud noises make many dogs anxious.
Dogs Have Love-Hate Relationship With Snow in Utah and ChicagoMar 19, 2018, 10:58 am EDTWe can't blame these pooches for being a little weather-weary after what March has brought so far!
We can't blame these pooches for being a little weather-weary after what March has brought so far!
Ready for Snow? Here We Go!
Ready for Snow? Here We Go!Dec 12, 2017, 11:05 am EDTA panda frolics in the snow at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington.
A panda frolics in the snow at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington.
These Dogs Really Don't Want to Go OutApr 4, 2017, 5:15 am EDTSeveral dogs appear very reluctant to go out in a hailstorm and instead bark at the hail as it comes down.
Several dogs appear very reluctant to go out in a hailstorm and instead bark at the hail as it comes down.
Dogs Can't Get Enough SnowDec 8, 2017, 4:00 pm EDTWinter Storm Benji is bringing snow to the Southeast, and dogs are flipping out over it.
Winter Storm Benji is bringing snow to the Southeast, and dogs are flipping out over it.
Fox Really Wanted the Golf BallNov 7, 2017, 4:49 am EDTA brave fox walked up to a golfer in Sweden and grabbed ball right off the tee.
A brave fox walked up to a golfer in Sweden and grabbed ball right off the tee.
Hippo Escapes, Returns to Israeli Safari ParkNov 6, 2017, 4:26 am EDTA hippo escapes an safari park in Israel and learns the grass isn't always greener on the other side!
A hippo escapes an safari park in Israel and learns the grass isn't always greener on the other side!
Giant Goldfish Invade OhioOct 31, 2017, 4:34 am EDTWIld goldfish are nothing like the ones they hand out at carnivals!
WIld goldfish are nothing like the ones they hand out at carnivals!
Hero Dog Saves Goats During WildfireOct 18, 2017, 4:29 am EDTA heartwarming story of Odin, the dog, who refused to flee with his owners in the wildfire. He stayed behind and protected the family's eight goats.
A heartwarming story of Odin, the dog, who refused to flee with his owners in the wildfire. He stayed behind and protected the family's eight goats.


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GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE UNDER
THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
The grievance procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"). The City of Tamarac established the following internal procedure to ensure the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in the provision of its services, activities, programs, or benefits by the City. This grievance procedure is adopted pursuant to the regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 28 C.F.R. Section 35.107.
Complaints related to public services, activities, programs, or facilities pertaining to Title II of the ADA should be addressed to:
City of Tamarac ADA Coordinator
Lerenzo Calhoun, Director of Human Resources
Florida Relay 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice) or 1(800) 955-8771(TTY)
ADA Coordinator
The complaint should be submitted by the grievant and/or his/her designee as soon as possible but no later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation. The complaint should be in writing and contain information about the alleged discrimination such as name, address, phone number of complainant and location, date, and description of problem. Alternate means of filing complaints such as personal interviews or a tape recording of the complaint, will be made available for persons with disabilities upon request.
Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the complaint, Lerenzo Calhoun, ADA Coordinator or his designee will contact the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days of this discussion, Lerenzo Calhoun, ADA Coordinator will respond and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print, Braille, or audio tape. The response will explain the position of the City of Tamarac and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint.
If the response by Lerenzo Calhoun, ADA Coordinator or his designee does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant may appeal the decision in writing within 15 calendar days after receipt of the response to the City Manager or his designee.
Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the appeal, the City Manager or his designee will contact the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days after the meeting, the City Manager or his designee will respond in writing, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, with a final resolution of the complaint.
All written complaints received by Lerenzo Calhoun, ADA Coordinator or his designee, appeals to the City Manager or his designee, and responses from these two offices will be retained by the City of Tamarac for at least 3 years.
The City of Tamarac Personnel Manual Section 2.0 governs employment-related complaints of disability discrimination. Complaints of employment practices should be directed to:
City of Tamarac's Human Resources Department
Title VI/Nondiscrimination Policy


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Nato in provincia di Bologna da genitori lucani di Palazzo San Gervasio e Banzi, Massimo Loviso inizia a giocare a calcio nel SCD Progresso Calcio 1919, dove giovanissimo si fa notare e passa al Bologna, nelle cui file vince il Campionato Allievi Nazionali 2000-2001. Esordisce in Serie A con il  nel 2003-2004 e colleziona 12 presenze. Nel 2004-2005 totalizza 27 presenze e 1 rete. A fine stagione il Bologna retrocede in Serie B, dove Loviso colleziona 18 presenze e 1 rete. Non rientrando nei piani dell'allenatore Renzo Ulivieri, l'anno seguente scende di categoria con la formula del prestito e disputa un buon campionato con la  (31 presenze e 1 rete). Il calciomercato estivo del 2007 lo vede passare al  in Serie A, qui colleziona 19 presenze e 2 reti, a fine anno tuttavia il  retrocede in Serie B. Viene riscattato definitivamente dal Livorno nell'estate 2008 e in Serie B colleziona 38 presenze e 4 reti, contribuendo alla promozione dei labronici.

Il 6 agosto 2009 passa in comproprietà al  neoretrocesso in Serie B per 900.000 euro.
Viene utilizzato saltuariamente e, dopo 14 presenze con nessuna rete segnata, il 1º febbraio 2010 viene ceduto in prestito al Lecce assieme al compagno di squadra David Di Michele.. La squadra salentina è lanciata verso la promozione in Serie A e Loviso vi fornisce un contributo quantitativamente modesto: 5 presenze, 0 reti. Alla fine della stagione torna al  per fine prestito. Nella stagione 2010-2011, non rientrando nei piani della società, viene messo fuori rosa in attesa del mercato di riparazione. Dopo aver disputato qualche partita nella formazione primavera, il 12 gennaio 2011 viene ingaggiato in prestito dal . A fine stagione torna alla società granata, che il 20 luglio successivo lo cede nuovamente alla società calabrese a titolo definitivo e con la quale Loviso si lega con un contratto triennale.

Ad agosto 2012 va in prestito all' nella trattativa che lo vede protagonista nello scambio con Vito Falconieri che va al Crotone. Realizza il suo primo gol con l'Ascoli sabato 15 settembre nella partita vinta 2-0 contro lo Spezia, segnando il gol del 2-0

Il 5 luglio 2013 il  ufficializza il suo acquisto in compartecipazione dal  e il 16 luglio seguente viene girato in prestito alla Cremonese.

Con i grigiorossi colleziona 23 presenze ed una rete dando un buon contributo al raggiungimento dei playoff per la serie B, dove però la formazione lombarda viene eliminata in semifinale.

A fine stagione ritorna al Parma che il 20 agosto 2014 lo gira nuovamente in prestito al Gubbio per un anno, sempre in Lega Pro.
Con gli umbri disputa una delle sue migliori stagioni collezionando 37 presenze, imponendosi subito come leader e diventando il miglior marcatore della squadra con 12 reti, tutte su calci piazzati riscoprendo così le sue doti di cecchino.
Nonostante le sue ottime prestazioni, il Gubbio, dopo un buon inizio di stagione, retrocede dopo aver disputato i play-out.

A seguito del fallimento del Parma, il 30 giugno 2015 firma un contratto biennale con l'Alessandria. Con i piemontesi l'inizio è positivo: Loviso diventa subito protagonista, soprattutto nella Coppa Italia Tim dove ha già realizzato 3 reti in quattro partite contribuendo al raggiungimento della storica qualificazione agli ottavi di finale ai danni del Palermo, battuto al Renzo Barbera per 3-2 con il primo gol segnato proprio dal centrocampista su rigore.

A fine luglio 2017 passa al Cosenza che disputa il campionato di Serie C, nuova denominazione della vecchia Lega Pro, con cui conquista una promozione in serie B, ma rimanendo svincolato a fine stagione. Ad ottobre 2018 viene ingaggiato dal Modena dove disputa il suo primo campionato di Serie D. L'anno successivo torna tra i professionisti vestendo la maglia del Rende con cui gioca il campionato di Lega Pro. La stagione si conclude con 17 presenze ed un goal, segnato nella doppia sfida play-out contro il Picerno, che non riescono ad evitare la retrocessione in Serie D della squadra calabrese.

Nazionale
Negli anni 2004-2005 ha collezionato 9 presenze nelle nazionali Under-20 e Under-21.

Statistiche

Presenze e reti nei club
Statistiche aggiornate al 6 ottobre 2019.

Palmarès

Club

Competizioni regionali

L'Aquila: 2021-2022

Competizioni nazionali

Lecce: 2009-2010

Cosenza: 2017-2018

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Successful social functioning in the kindergarten is related to future academic success and is regarded as one of the basic goals of the curriculum. Assessment of social competence is therefore critical to identify children at risk for poor outcomes and to provide evidence for the effectiveness of relevant activities and programs. Parents are considered quite reliable informants regarding children's social competence and measurements should include relevant behaviors that may develop regardless context and situation. The purpose of present study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Greek version of the Social Competence Scale-Parent version (SCS-P), taking into account that relevant robust measures of social competence are lacking with reference to the Greek context. Mothers of 913 children attending public kindergartens, aged 4-6 years, participated in the study, from 33 prefectures of Greece. Exploratory factor analysis revealed two robust and reliable factors. Only two items did not load onto the expected factor showing the value-laden and culture specific nature of social competence.


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Stephen John Lysak (August 7, 1912 – July 30, 2002) was an American sprint canoeist who competed in the late 1940s.

At the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, he won two medals with Stephen Macknowski. This included a gold in the C-2 10000 m and a silver in the C-2 1000 m events.

Born in Newark, New Jersey, Lysak designed and built the canoe he and Macknowski used for the 1948 Games. After the Olympics, Lysak resided in Yonkers, New York where he died in 2002.

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1912 births
2002 deaths
American male canoeists
Canoeists at the 1948 Summer Olympics
Olympic gold medalists for the United States in canoeing
Sportspeople from Newark, New Jersey
People from Yonkers, New York
Olympic medalists in canoeing
Medalists at the 1948 Summer Olympics