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Chinese Liquor and Its Culture
Chinese liquor culture refers to both the tangible and intangible values of liquor, as is embodied in the process of production, sales and consumption. This kind of culture includes the brewing techniques, tastes, function and history of Chinese liquor. Chinese liquor culture enjoys a time-honored history in China. A number of men of letters and refined scholars have paid a tribute to superb liquors, composing a wealth of poems related to liquor, covering a wide range of occasions ranging from banquets to ceremonies. As an important carrier of culture, liquor plays a unique role in the interactions between people. Chinese liquor culture has found its way into every sector of the society, contributing enormously to the development in such areas as literature and arts, medical science, and industrial and agricultural production.
The Origin of Chinese Liquor
In time immemorial, people would store fruits as food. But when the fruits were successively stored, they would go bad and ferment. People accidentally came to discover that the fermented fruits contained substances that could make them have an amazing feeling. This was how liquor came to be discovered. With the development of agriculture, there was the excessive supply of grains, which would also go bad like the fruits. Then people found that grains could be also made into liquor. As time elapsed, people started to know how to control the fermenting process, giving rise to brewing techniques. This is usually regarded as the origin of Chinese liquor.
The Medical Value of Chinese Liquor
The combination of liquor and medicine is thought to be ground-breaking in the history of traditional Chinese medicine. Tonic liquor can be used to prevent diseases, therefore enjoying a position of influence in the history of Chinese medicines. It is often regarded as one of the treasures in Chinese medicines, and has been further developed with the improvement of the brewing techniques. Scientific evidence shows that if used properly, tonic liquor can help enhance blood circulation and work for the benefits of human health.
Types of Chinese Liquor
The raw materials for brewing Chinese liquor are various, including sorghums and rice. The leavening agents are also rich in their varieties, among which some are made from barley, some wheat, and some rice. The vessels for fermentation can be also different, including pottery jars, cement pool, brick pool, box and mud cellar. The brewing techniques can also vary a great deal, such as steaming, solid fermentation and liquid fermentation. The weather conditions in which the liquor is brewed can be either humid or dry with different temperature ranges. So, different liquor brands have their own unique flavors. Generally, Chinese liquor can be categorized into the following seven types:
Maotai flavor: The most famous liquor of this kind is Maotai, produced in Huairen, Guizhou Province. This type of liquor is made from sorghum, either colorless or yellowish in general. It brims with the flavor of sorghum, and renders you rich tastes once you take a sip of it. The fragrance and taste will just linger in your mouth for a while. Alcohol content: 43% or 53%
Fen flavor (Fen refers to Fenyang in Shaanxi Province): The most renowned liquor of this kind is Fen liquor, produced in Xinhua Village, Fenyang, Shaanxi Province. This type of liquor is made from sorghum, crystal and brimming with mild fragrance. Alcohol content: 40% to 54%, 55% or 65%
Lu favor (Lu refers to Luzhou in Sichuan Province): The most famous liquor of this kind is Luzhou liquor, produced in Luzhou, Sichuan Province. This type of liquor is made from sorghum and rice and fermented with the leavening agents made from barley or wheat. It is either colorless or yellowish, and clear and crystal. It has a strong taste that will linger in your mouth for quite a while. Alcohol content: 40% to 60%
Rice flavor: The most famous liquor of this kind is Sanhua liquor, produced in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. This type of liquor is mainly made from rice, crystal and fragrant. Its taste is quite pleasant with a little bit sweetness. Alcohol content: 40% to 57%
Liquor and Its Culture
Banquets are often the occasions where people can relax and gather together with their friends. More often than not, people would sit by the table and make a toast. In such a context, liquor serves to spice up the atmosphere.
When people host a farewell dinner for their friends, they would gather together to celebrate their friendship and share their visions for a brighter future. On such an occasion, good wishes are to be expressed and tears to be shed. Sitting by the table, they would drink to their heart's content as a way of saying goodbye. Not knowing the date when they will meet each other again since the departure, they would drown their sorrows in the liquor and hope for the best.
On such traditional holidays as the Spring Festival, Pure Brightness Day, Mid-Autumn Festival and Double Ninth Day, more than ever one thinks of one's dear ones far away. So they would drink liquor as a way of releasing their emotions.
Drink Alone or Drink Down Sorrow
In their spare time, poets would drink alone, with all sorts of feelings welling up in their mind. They would also reflect on themselves and seek aspirations for moving on. When confronted with setbacks, whether in their career or relationship, they would drink and release their pent-up feelings by composing poems, many of which are considered superb works.
Performing Sacrifices
The occasions where sacrifices are performed can be quite lively. People, men and women, young and old, would gather together to honor the ritual. During some traditional festivals, people would offer sacrifices to the town god. Such occasions can be all packed with people, echoed by the sound of gongs and drums. People would definitely drink to their heart's content as a way of celebrating such an occasion.
If you visit a Chinese family, you will be treated to the best liquor. This shows that they treat you as their dear friend. You can also drink to your heart's content with the host if you are willing to.
Why would people take drinking as a treat?
The traditions mentioned above have been passed down from generation to generation. At the end of the year and at the dawn of the coming Spring Festival, people would be invited to all sorts of parties and banquets where they are supposed to drink liquors as a way of socializing. In this context, people drink for multiple reasons, some for a promotion and some for a smoother official career. In this case, liquor is more of a tool for people to obtain their goals.


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Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the UK Erlan Idrissov, member of the Board of Trustees of the EAMF International Foundation Ruslan Zhemkov, Global Director at Bloomberg Todd Baer, and the Regional Director of the EAMF International Foundation Sue Phillips were the speakers at the briefing.
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Mr. Zhemkov encouraged the British media to take part in the XVI Eurasian Media Forum, which is scheduled for 22-24 May 2019 in Almaty.
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TCFF Short Films Spotlight: Interview with 'Hot & Bothered' & 'A Better Life' filmmakers Jake Greene & Conor Holt
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Directed by: Jake Greene and Natalie Irby
Interview w/co-director Jacob 'Jake' Greene:
1. Tell us about your filmmaking background, how you got started in the business.
I started making independent shorts and web series when I lived in Nashville, TN, which is also where I met my directing partner, Natalie Irby. The first project we worked on together was an experimental short that I wrote and she starred in. We had so much fun working together on that project that we decided to collaborate again after I moved to L.A. in (late 2011). Hot and Bothered was our first project as co-directors and we're already plotting the next (several).
2. How does the concept for your short film come about? Have you been interested in doing a comedy?
The concept for "Hot and Bothered" came out of a conversation that Natalie and I had with my wife, Sarah, at a Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles. We were talking about people we knew who were accomplished, attractive, and desperate. It seemed like we all knew a lot of people who seemed unnecessarily frantic, people prone to needless self-sabotage – especially those who were also single and overwhelmed by the online dating scene. I went home from that dinner and started writing.
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3. I thought the casting was great, everyone fit the roles perfectly. Please tell us a bit about the casting process.
This project really took off after our Casting Director, Scott David, signed on. Scott casts the show "Criminal Minds" and has tremendous access to talent. Our cast was amazing and professional and each one of them brought unique depth and mischief to their characters.
4. How was working w/ your co-director Natalie Irby? Did you both come up w/ the film concept?
Natalie is a visual artist and I like to crack dumb jokes so we had a pretty great division of labor. She took "Hot" and I handled "Bothered".
Natalie, me, and Chia-Yu Chen, our DP, shooting the restaurant scene in H&B
5. Are you planning on working on a feature film in the future? If so, do you have an idea in mind?
We are absolutely talking about making a feature at some point in the next two years. It's just a matter of finding the right story and characters.
A new treatment for her comatose husband compels Diane to reexamine their relationship.
Interview with director Conor Holt:
1. Tell us about your filmmaking background, have you worked on other films (shorts/features) before this one?
I graduated this spring from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a Bachelors in Film Studies. MSUM is the only University in Minnesota that offers a four-year program in both film production and film history & criticism, and I had a terrific time there. I've been making short films and whatnot since High School, and I wrote, directed, edited and/or produced almost a dozen films at MSUM. My films have been accepted to 11 different film festivals, most of them in the Midwest. The Librarian's Assistant, which I wrote, shot, edited & directed, won Best Acting at the 2010 Quiet on the Set short film competition in Minneapolis and Best Family Film at the 2010 South Dakota Film Festival; A Better Life won Best in Show and Best Screenplay at the Spring 2013 Juried Film Exhibition at MSUM.
2. How does the concept for your short film come about? Were you intent on doing a sci-fi story?
I've been a really big fan of science-fiction films since I took a class on them at MSUM, which is also where I wrote the first drafts of the script. A class assignment was to write a short science-fiction screenplay, and I wanted to tell a minimalist, character-driven sci-fi story, in the vein of such great films as Primer and Moon. The idea came from seeing multiple films and TV shows featuring patients in comas, and dealing with the constant supervision and financial difficulties in caring for them. I thought, what if in a few years, we developed a new technology that could let families care for their comatose loved one by controlling them via a remote control, using it to keep them active, feed them, etc? How would this technology impact people and their relationships with their loved ones, and how could it be abused? The idea seemed perfect for my desired story scope and ripe with interesting subtext, so I set about writing it with my classmate Ben Grell. We wrote several drafts over the course of the class, but afterwards I kept re-writing it and re-writing it. Eventually, after suggestions from friends, I reworked the film with a non-linear structure, inspired by non-linear films like Memento. This new structure helped tighten the script and increase the visual storytelling, and after a few more drafts – 15 or so in total – the script was ready to shoot.
Check out some behind-the-scenes photos of A Better Life:
3. Tell us a bit about the budget and how you came up with the resources to make this film. I remember you talked about how you came up w/ the clear iPod looking device the wife used to control her husband's movement, so feel free to elaborate on that as well.
As a student filmmaker, I'm very used to making a film with little-to-no money, paying the actors and crew with food and using whatever props and locations we can get for free. We followed that formula on A Better Life as well, but we also had some help. Every year, the Minnesota Film & TV Board graciously awards a $1500 grant to one student at MSUM. To apply, I had to submit a finished script, a budget, and a rough crew & location list. I was very honored to win the grant that year, and that money allowed us to rent specialty equipment for the shoot, buy better food for the cast & crew, purchase props & costumes, and pay for submission fees to film festivals. The film could not have been made without the involvement and hard work of a truly wonderful cast and crew, and a number of terrific people willing to let us film in their homes and places of work.
4. What was your biggest challenges in making this film and how you figure out a way to overcome them?
One of the biggest challenges on this film was the remote control. This is the key prop for the film, and the most obvious element of science-fiction in the story. My very talented Production Designer Mallery Mohn and I discussed the design, how I wanted a sleek, modern feel to it, and she created a wonderful prop out of a plastic picture frame. The digital interface of remote came in post-production, thanks to the fantastic Special Effects wiz Ben Stommes. Ben was able to design a logical, functional interface that matched the finger movements of the lead character, and fit it to every needed shot in the film. In filmmaking, the key to success is surrounding yourself with talented people. If I did one thing right on this film, it was hiring enormously talented people like Mohn, Stommes, Cinematographer Shane MacKinnon, Editor Chance Cole, Producer Patrick McKeown and Composer Greg Albing to help bring this film to life and make the filmmaking process so much easier.
5. Who are your biggest filmmakers and/or films influence? In other words, where do you draw your inspiration from?
For this film, I drew on other small-scale science fiction films like Moon, about an isolated miner on the Moon who uncovers a dark secret on his base, and Primer, about two computer geeks who build a time machine in their garage. I studied how they were able to find drama and philosophical depth in character's dealing with dangerous technology and ethical dilemmas, without the need for space battles or alien monsters. As a filmmaker, I have several directors that I adore, as well as shamelessly copy in my own directing style.
I love Christopher Nolan's deft hand at weaving complicated stories, such as Memento and The Prestige, and his fascinating explorations of deep, philosophical ideas. Quentin Tarantino's hilarious, insightful scripts are a constant joy, and his visual flair is wonderful to behold. And Hayao Miyazaki, the master Japanese anime director, is truly inspirational, a genius at telling quiet, powerfully intimate stories as well as sweeping, emotional epics. These filmmakers, and many more, inspire me as a filmmaker and compel me to strive for honest, emotional storytelling and visual distinction and impact.
Check out A Better Life on facebook for more info and view the trailer on Vimeo.
THANKS SO MUCH Jake and Conor for the interview!
Hope you enjoyed the interviews. I wish both Jake and Conor all the best in their future filmmaking endeavor!
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8 thoughts on "TCFF Short Films Spotlight: Interview with 'Hot & Bothered' & 'A Better Life' filmmakers Jake Greene & Conor Holt"
Superb interviews, especially with Conor. Good to see him give such detailed answers. Sounds a lovely bloke!
Hi Chris, thanks for reading. Yes indeed he is and obviously VERY talented as well.
Asrap
I always feel its weird when short films have trailers. I mean it well be a quarter of the actual running time! Great interviews. Its actually inspiring reading about up and coming film makers.
Ahah, good point Asrap, but still it's nice to get a glimpse of what it's about tho. Yeah it was great reading upcoming filmmakers, everyone's got to start somewhere right?
Nice post, Ruth. These projects sound interesting, and I loved reading about Conor's influences, as I love the films and filmmakers he mentioned.
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Q: Bandwidth of low pass filter Say I have some low pass filter of the form:
$$G(s) = \frac{a}{s+b}$$
How do I find the bandwidth? I know for example that with bandpass filters it's the difference between +-3dB of the cutoff frequency but I'm not sure how that would work for this example.

A: In your case $$G(s) = \frac{a}{s+b} = \left(\frac{a}{b}\right)\left( \frac {1}{1+\frac {s}{b}}\right)$$
The output will be -3dB compared to the passband when \$s = jb\$  (equivalent to \$\frac{b}{2\pi}\$ Hz) so the bandwidth is \$b\$ radians/second and the passband gain is (a/b).

A: Bandwidth is just a matter of definition, of how we label what's around us.
A low pass filter is a box that let all the frequencies up to the cutoff pass almost untouched, so the width of the bunch of frequencies that can pass is from 0 to \$f_C\$, and we call this bandwidth.
A 100Hz cut off low pass filter has a band of 100Hz. Just think of it as a bandpass with the lowest frequency being zero...

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The Syrian Center for Journalistic freedoms (SCJF) of Syrian Journalists Association (SJA) published on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, the monthly report of violations against media in Syria during January 2019.
In the report, SCJF documented 2 violations against media in Syria in January 2019. One of the two violations occurred in November 2018.
According to the report, Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Hay'at Tahiri al-Sham (HTS) committed one violation each.
SDF detained media professional Hazem al-Faraj in Raqqa, north-eastern Syria while HTS detained media professional Mu'tasem al-Dairi in Idlib northern countryside.
In this regard, SCJF mentioned that it documented 285 cases of detaining, arrest and abducting of media professionals in Syria in the period from March 2011 till January 2019. Also, 38 out of the 285 cases are still under detention. In addition, SCJF reviewed documented cases of media professionals under detention or enforced disappearance in the previous years.
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It seems reasonable to say that people typically have goals, dreams, and aspirations. Such is often noted as being the driving force behind mankind's search for purpose. When life is lived without this qualities people tend to lose sight of things, and depression is a very possible outcome. Contrarily, well defined directions lead to the sense of personal development and meaning. They give people reasons to get out of bed in the mornings and face the world.
For Christians it is common that their goals are in one way or another intertwined within the big picture of pleasing God. The closer such believers are to Christ, the more seriously they begin to equate their purposes with ministry. This is not to say that all people who are close to God will be pastors. Rather, that devout believers come to see their whole lives as a ministry unto God. It follows that many of these ministries will develop within organizations –often churches.
Now please allow a little grace for the frankness of the following thoughts.
1) Humans enter organizations with agendas -even if they are noble ones, they are still agendas. These are usually packaged in the forms of goals, values, and principals. Such usually are introduced with phrases like, "I came to serve the Lord"; "God sent me here to…"; "My gifts are..." etc.
2) Christians generally affirm that their decisions are guided by the Spirit. Therefore it follows that such are keenly in tune to the will of the Lord. Interestingly, when the time comes that these people are not permitted to serve in the ways that they desire, (the Holy Spirit must change His mind because) "the Lord leads them elsewhere" –pun intended.
This is only further proof of their agendas. Having a motive is not necessarily wrong; it is a fact of human relations that needs to be expected. As a result, when motives are truly manifested they inevitably support organizations or egos. (Note: this is not to say that organizational and ego support cannot coexist, rather that agendas usually separate the two).
Dead-enders typically come to organizations, churches, ministries, etc. with agendas that are way too obvious. This is their first mistake. Organizations also have agendas; such is the very reason why groups of people organize in the first place. People do not typically gather without reason. This would almost be absurd. However, the dead-ender seems to forget this point. They think that they are aware of it, but their actions usually prove otherwise. The worst of dead-enders totally disregard this organizational element, and the best of them at least attempt to demonstrate how their agendas are synchronized with those of the church, etc. But both of them eventually fail because the organization's agenda is ingrained within the culture of the group and such people eventually spot others who do not authentically share their interests.
At first these mismatched values are easy to mask behind the lingo of the overall Christian purposes –to save the lost, rescue the weary, heal the sick, train the people… However, in due time this purpose must narrow on specific targets and that is where conflicts of interest arise. The result is subtle at first. People of the ministry only begin to be a little suspicious which cause them to become a little more watchful of attitudes towards their defined targets. Once suspicion is embraced, confidence and trust is compromised and flags are raised around their influentially.
Over time, as dead-enders fail to rise in credibility, influence over decisions, and persuasiveness, they begin to experience frustration. At first the feeling of unfulfilled expectations is concealed and analyzed internally. Much thought is given to the potential hindrances that prevent them from rising to the roles that will permit them to fulfill their purposes.
The common element of each of these scenarios is criticism. It would seem like it would be obvious to dead-enders to know why such responses do not result in their desired outcomes. Rather, with each attempt to "speak the truth" they are further insulted that thy are not embraced. Their blind spots are in frustration with rejection, or at least with not being discovered as qualified for their agendas. As Dale Carnegie is remembered for saying, "I've never met a man who appreciated me correcting them." Just as people do not like correction, neither do organizations –which consist of people. This is a simple truth of human relations that dead-ends have not learned. They are not aware that they must establish a proper amount of "right" to speak into people's lives before issuing rebuke or reproof. Rather, they live in a world of "the way things should be", and people should appreciate opportunities to improve. Unfortunately, the dead-ender is often wrong in their assessments because their judgments are clouded by their own disappointments with the organization.
There is nothing unique or talented of people who are able to find fault. Rather, people who can "encourage" solutions in such a way that others follow them away from fault, now there is something special that organizations will embrace. To approach this situation any other way is to follow the path of a "dead-end".
Upon making first impressions with the church (organization) make no mention of your spiritual gifts. Christians like to discover these gifts within their fellowships. If you really have a gift, it will surface. However, there are a few things that you can do to aid discovery.
1) During group interactions such as small groups, suppers, Sunday school, etc. when given the opportunity to speak tell a story about situations in the past where you are discovered for having a talent (only one, don't overdo it). It may seem like this is a bit taxing, but time and again it is observed that Christians do not like for others to announce their gifts. They are more accepting when they discover these traits personally. By telling stories of accomplishments, they are given the hint without making it obvious. Note: there is nothing unethical about this approach. It is merely packaging your message in a manner that is more likely to be received. A pastor would not show up on Sunday to preach in a bathing suit. Why, because it would hinder the delivery of his message. The same principal applies here, it is just less obvious to the general population.
2) Volunteer to serve the organization; however, be careful here. Often dead-enders are only willing to serve in the areas that aid their agendas. If you take this attitude it will work against you because people will notice in a negative way. Instead, try to volunteer for tasks that will bring you as close as possible to your goals; however, do not turn down other opportunities to serve. Helping in any area send the message to members and leadership alike that you are interested in the organization's purpose. This generates is the potential to meet the right people to help you accomplish your own goals.
3) If these above methods do not begin to generate opportunities within the course of a year, you may consider moving on to a new organization. It is possible that you have made poor impressions, or that you are simply in a closed environment.
Leaders need to understand that dead-enders are unaware of their problem. Therefore, they should be given a little grace for their social ignorance. Seek to discover their agendas and help them to see the organization's (church's) goals in terms of their interests. Talk to them about serving to gain experience, internships, etc., but explain that they must first serve in other places to show the people that they love them. Explain that this allows them to establish the relationships necessary to building "trust" and the right to speak into their lives. Take them under your wing and begin mentoring them to understand the church's culture. In a short time it will become evident as to whether or not they are responding well. If they do not embrace the process, expect that they will attend, then they will sporadically miss attendance to see if you notice, then they will inevitably leave. This is all a part of ministry. Embrace the challenge.


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5 simple steps to get connected
The procedure for connecting with the natural gas network consists of the following steps:
APPLICATION - SCHEDULING A SITE INSPECTION
You may express your interest in connecting with the natural gas network using one of the following avenues:
You may visit one of the customer service offices of EDA THESSALONIKI - THESSALIA
You may contact Customer Service by calling 11150
To schedule a site inspection and fill out an application form, a customer must provide the following information:
Address (street and number)
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CARRYING OUT A SITE INSPECTION
A company employee will visit the building to be supplied with gas and look into whether and how the connection project can be carried out.
If the connection project is feasible, the employee will inform the customer of the construction details (installation area and volume of the cabinets of the pressure reducer - meters, route of gas lines, boiler room requirements, etc.) and will then fill out a site inspection form, entering the customer's details, preparing a drawing of the location and installations and indicating the amount of the connection offer, provided that the building is covered by an existing natural gas network. The employee will also take photographs of the agreed cabinet locations and of the area to be crossed by the supply line.
The customer will receive detailed information from the employee concerning all construction details and the customer's subsequent obligations (necessary supporting documents for the contract, metering method, mode of payment, etc.), as well as answers to any questions the customer might have.
To ensure that the site inspection is carried out properly and the application form is filled out correctly, the customer must provide all the following information:
Address (street, number and postcode)
Property (owner, tenant, manager, contractor)
Tax identification number (TIN) and tax office (DOY)
The intended purpose of the gas installation (central heating, individual heating system, hot water, cooking, commercial use, etc.)
The required heat capacity (calories of the boiler, devices, etc.)
Also, in the case of new buildings, the customer must have a copy of the approved gas fuel plan or be aware of the locations indicated therein for the gas installations.
The technical visit also involves looking into the specifics of each building (distances between the pipeline and other networks, protection from loads, etc.). This is to make sure that the requirements of the "Technical Regulation for the installation of service lines and gas meters with an operation pressure of up to 4 bar", Ministerial Decision No Δ3/Α/22925, (Government Gazette No 1810/12.12.06) and the specific requirements of EDA THESSALONIKI - THESSALIA are met, in order to ensure the maximum possible level of safety for the installation.
Making a technical visit is not a commitment but is a necessary prerequisite for the customer to enter into a contract for connecting to the natural gas network.
CONNECTION OFFER
As referred to above, if the building is covered by an existing natural gas network, the connection cost will be calculated during the site inspection and the customer will be informed immediately. The offer will also be mailed to the customer on the following day and will remain valid for 45 days.
If the building is not covered by an existing natural gas network and the network needs to be expanded, no offer will be issued until a possible expansion is considered. If the expansion is approved, an offer will be issued and mailed to the interested party. If the expansion is not approved, a letter of rejection will be mailed.
The connection fees are approved by the Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE) and depend on the type of meter, the number of meters at each supply point and the total length of the supply line to be installed.
The interested party may enter into a gas connection contract within 45 days from the date of receipt of the offer. The supporting documents required for entering into the contract vary depending on the use category. Click here to see a list of the supporting documents. The documents drawn up during the site inspection procedure (solemn declarations for the pipes to cross someone else's property, for the construction and maintenance of permanent ventilation openings, etc.) are also required.
The interested party must visit the customer service office and submit the necessary supporting documents. After the documents are checked by the competent employee, the natural gas connection contract will be signed.
EDA THESSALONIKI - THESSALIA will complete the connection project within 60 days of the date of signing of the contract, except from the event of scheduled expansion, for which there is a specific works completion time-frame.
In addition to the contract, the customer will have to sign the following forms:
A connection works performance authorisation
A solemn declaration on the obligation to activate the interior installation within 60 days of the date of construction of the supply point
Upon entry into force of the natural gas connection contract, the following material will be provided to the customer in addition to the contractual documents:
A services manual, including the customer's obligations and rights vis-a-vis EDA THESSALONIKI - THESSALIA
An information leaflet entitled 'Natural Gas with Safety', providing information, clarifications and tips on:
the efficient use of natural gas
the requirements laid down in the Regulation for proper installation, functioning and maintenance
immediate steps to be taken in case of leakage
the telephone number of the breakdown centre of EDA THESSALONIKI - THESSALIA, which is open on a 24-hour basis
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUPPLY POINT
complete the connection work within 60 days of the date of signing of the contract, except from the event of expansion, for which there is a specific works completion time-frame.
The construction of the supply point (external installation), which is the responsibility of EDA THESSALONIKI - THESSALIA, includes the entire installation set up between the distribution network and the delivery point of natural gas to the customer. The external installation comprises the following segments:
the supply device that connects the central distribution pipeline with the supply line;
the supply line section from the central pipeline to the pressure regulator, which is made of polyethylene pipe;
the pressure regulating device;
the supply line section from the regulator to the meter;
the metering device.
CONSTRUCTION AND ACTIVATION OF AN INTERNAL INSTALLATION
Upon completion of the construction of the gas supply point by EDA THESSALONIKI - THESSALIA, the customer has to pay the connection fee referred to in the offer sent to him upon signing of the natural gas connection contract within 15 days from the day following the date of completion of the construction of the supply point by EDA THESSALONIKI - THESSALIA, as well as to activate the internal natural gas installation within 60 days from the day following the date of completion of the construction of the supply point.
The Customer will have to choose the engineer, supervising engineer (gas supervisor) and installer (plumber) who will prepare the design of, and supervise and construct, the internal installation.
The design, supervision and construction of the internal installation must meet the requirements laid down in the "Technical Regulation for gas installations with an operating pressure of up to 500 mbar", Ministerial Decision No Δ3/Α/οικ. 6598, Government Gazette, Series II, No 976/28.03.2012.
The file for each internal installation must indicate the personal customer code for each contract (ΠΕ) and must include the following:
An internal gas fuel installation design, signed by an engineer who has the proper licence in accordance with the capacity of the installation. The design must be submitted to EDA THESSALONIKI - THESSALIA for ratification.
A technical report, signed by the gas supervisor and the installer. The technical report includes the following documents:
A description of the installation, calculations and construction drawings.
Certificates of conformity to the requirements of the Regulation regarding the works, the materials and gas devices used, and complete details of the technical staff who carried out the installation work, signed by the installer.
Certificates of the tests and checks carried out, including the results, signed by the gas supervisor and the installer. The testing should also include strength and tightness tests.
An operating and maintenance schedule for the entire gas installation.
Upon submission of the technical report for the internal installation, an inspection by the inspection engineer of EDA THESSALONIKI - THESSALIA will be scheduled in cooperation with the customer service office. The inspection engineer will carry out a site inspection and fill out the internal installation inspection form.
If the inspection engineer of the EDA THESSALONIKI - THESSALIA approves the internal installation, the customer or the supervising engineer may schedule its activation.
If the inspection engineer of EDA THESSALONIKI - THESSALIA does not approve the internal installation, the customer or the supervising engineer must make the necessary corrections and schedule a re-inspection.
Upon successful completion of the inspection, the customer or the supervising engineer for the internal installation may schedule its temporary activation for a 30-day period, to carry out operational tests and adjust the gas devices.
To obtain a Permanent Use License, as required by the Regulation, the customer must submit the following documents within 30 days of the date of temporary activation:
Certificates of adjustment for the different fixtures and devices (pressure regulators, burners, etc.).
Inspection forms for the boilers or other gas devices (temperature and composition of exhaust gas in the flue of the boiler, efficiency, etc.), in accordance with the legislation in force, signed by a boiler technician.
In the event of failure to submit the above documents within 30 days of the date of temporary activation of the installation, EDA THESSALONIKI - THESSALIA reserves the right to deactivate the installation. After all necessary documents are submitted, the reactivation of the interior installation may be scheduled. The reactivation costs will be included in the customer's first bill.
For further clarification, you may contact the offices of the EDA THESSALONIKI - THESSALIA:
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Food waste, yard waste, recycle cans, bottles, paper, it's such a mess.
I'd like to address just one point in detail: Yard waste. I'll define it as small limbs, bush parts, leaves, trimmings from plantings and such. To have one month in the spring and one in the fall with weekly pick-up is fine but not enough. The warm months in between should have biweekly or monthly pickups. Namely May to October. We don't need it every week all year.
Secondly, are we going to load this stuff on a truck, maybe crush it and dump it somewhere? What a waste of waste. Right at curbside we should toss it into a chipper. Then much of that can be dumped (perhaps at the old sewage treatment area). Twice a year a front loader could mix it up. In two years this is going to be great mulch for civic and private use. A boon to landscapers, municipal plantings and personal gardening. A negative becomes a positive. A liability becomes an asset.


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Several years ago I took a trip to Alaska, and my hosts offered to send me on an excursion in their private plane to see the glaciers in the area. I was extremely excited and eagerly accepted the offer. I was less excited when I saw the single-engine prop plane that would be used by the pilot. He assured me that he had flown this mission many times and that the plane was very safe, so we headed out.
As the plane took off, I marveled at the beautiful scenery. As we flew over the mountaintop and dropped into the valley, it almost seemed as if we were on another planet. The glaciers were awe inspiring and I quietly thanked God for the opportunity to view these natural wonders.
As I was enjoying the sights, heavy cloud cover descended on the valley severely obscuring our view. The small plane was not equipped for instrument-only flight, so the pilot announced that we were going to climb through the clouds as rapidly as we could without going into a stall, and that we should clear the mountaintops that surrounded us. He spoke calmly, but I could detect the uncertainty in his voice. Deeply concerned, I entered into prayer and reminded myself that God is in charge even when we are in grave danger.
After several intense minutes of upward flight, there was a break in the clouds and we cleared the mountain peaks by just a few feet. Relieved, I thanked the pilot for his quick and decisive action that saved our lives. I was never so happy to be on the ground as when we landed at the small airstrip.
Our nation is in trouble today, and our only chance is to take quick and decisive action the way the pilot did in Alaska. Shrugging and hoping that something good would happen was not a viable choice for us as our plane hurtled toward the mountain, and it is not a wise choice for us today. Doing everything we could while beseeching the mercies of God paid big dividends in the Alaskan sky, and prayerful action could make all the difference in the problems America faces now.
Many Americans argue that our nation's future does not need to be saved and that we are in very good shape. They think that only partisans are skeptical about our future and that people say negative things in order to make the current administration look bad. They see the beautiful view that is America, but they don't have the common sense and wisdom to look for the lowering clouds that obscure the mountains.
It is true that we are enjoying the benefits of the system set up by our founders, and we are relatively quite comfortable because previous generations have made good choices. Nevertheless, the fog has been gathering for years, and we must act quickly and decisively to deal with substantial issues if we don't want to destroy our children's future.
A quick glance at a newspaper should be enough to perceive the warning signs. As far as education is concerned, we have made a lot of progress in being politically correct, but very little progress in basic education, particularly in areas like math and science. The secular progressive movement completely denies any moral backsliding and feels that we have made substantial progress as a nation with respect to great moral issues like abortion, gay marriage, and helping the poor, but in reality we are losing our moral compass and are caught up in elitism and bigotry. On top of that, our national debt and the passage of Obamacare are threatening the financial future of our nation. Worst of all, we seem to have lost our ability to discuss important issues respectfully and courteously and cannot come together enough to begin to solve our problems.
We each need to take an active role in changing the course of our nation if we are to live up to the motto "one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." We are the pinnacle nation in the world right now, but if the examples of Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Great Britain teach us anything, it is that pinnacle nations are not guaranteed their place forever. If we fail to rediscover the basic principles of common sense, manners, and morality, we will go the same way they did. Fortunately, our downward pathway is not an inexorable one. It is not too late to learn from the mistakes of those who preceded us and take the kinds of corrective action that will ensure a promising future for those who come after us.
Communities, political parties, business organizations, the news media, educational institutions, and the government can all work to turn our nation around, but the most important changes will be made by you and me, the American individuals. Each of us can control only our own behavior, but if we all take action individually, our actions will collectively have a significant impact on the direction of our nation. As individuals, we can educate ourselves and our children, cultivate the art of compromise, pray for wisdom, and hold our representatives accountable. Each of us can positively affect our nation just by making ourselves (and those in our spheres of influence ) aware of the fact that we are being used as pawns by those who try to tell us what we should think as opposed to using our own common sense.
As an example of cloudy thinking that threatens common sense, consider the recent furor over voter ID cards. I travel to many nations of the world, and recently I've taken it upon myself to ask citizens of those other countries how they prevent voter fraud. I have yet to find a nation that does not require some type of official voter identification card or mechanism to ensure that the voter is who they say they are. This is basic common sense, yet some members of our society who have co-opted the media have convinced ordinary Americans that there is some type of discrimination going on when we require the same thing of those voting in our country. This would not even be an issue if political groups weren't trying to curry favor with certain groups of voters. Instead of being whipped into a frenzy over a nonissue, it is my hope and prayer that individual Americans will educate themselves on this issue, seek to understand one another's values, allow common sense to prevail, and reject those who try to politicize almost everything to their own advantage.
When I was a child, there was a common saying: "Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me." I'm not sure that children today have ever heard that expression and certainly the adults don't seem to know it any longer. Special interest groups tell our country's citizens that they should be easily offended by simple words or suggestions. By taking umbrage so readily, people shift the discussion from the subject matter to the person making the comment, which is a desirable thing to do only if you don't have a good argument. This is also a good way to keep people at one another's throats constantly so they can't form a united front and deal logically with the many real issues facing the nation. Individually, Americans need to choose to be the bigger person, overlook offense, and be willing to have candid discussions about volatile issues.
There have been many stories recently about the bullying epidemic that seems to be occurring in our public school system. We should not be terribly surprised by this because children emulate what they see adults doing. One does not have to look at television for very long or listen to the radio for an extended period before one sees supposedly rational and mature adults vehemently attacking one another, calling each other names and acting like third graders. I have grown used to dealing with people who resort to name-calling at the drop of a hat by saying, "Now that you have had an opportunity to engage in a gratuitous attack, is it possible for us to return to the subject matter at hand?" I refuse to engage in the grade-schoolyard tactics of name-calling and mean-spirited comments when we have so many important issues to solve. We can help our nation quite a bit if we refrain from getting into our respective corners and throwing hand grenades at each other, and instead try to understand the other's viewpoint, reject the stifling of political correctness, and engage in intelligent civil discussion.
A suitably thick skin, common sense, and manners are of limited use without education. I'm always fascinated by some of the "man on the street" episodes on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno or Watters' World on Fox, where Jay or Jesse asks people for very basic information regarding the significance of a particular day or some historical event and many of them have no clue about the right answer. Our nation's founders felt very strongly that our system of government could only survive with a well-informed and educated populace. They understood that if the populace reached the point of not being able to critically analyze information, it would easily fall prey to slick politicians and unethical news media. All citizens need to arm themselves with a basic knowledge of American history and stay abreast of current events, analyzing them with respect to history. Knowledge is power and at a time when the people are becoming increasingly impotent while the government grows larger and more powerful, it is vital that we arm ourselves with knowledge.
Finally, each of us must have courage. I have encountered countless thousands of Americans, as I've traveled around the country recently giving speeches, who resonate very strongly with the concepts that I'm putting forward but who have been beaten down. They have mistaken the false unity of political correctness and submission for the true unity that comes with liberty, justice, and responsibility. This unity doesn't succeed without some conflict, but it is far healthier than silence and is worth the fight. I've been spreading the word that we must have enough backbone to stand up to the secular progressives who insist on fundamentally changing America into something that we would not recognize as our hard-won government of, by, and for the people. Because there are consequences for standing up for your beliefs in the current distorted version of America, one has to be very courageous when standing up to malicious influences or even while engaging in healthy dialogue with our neighbors about important issues.
The bottom line is that our country is in the process of undergoing fundamental radical changes while rapidly moving away from the "can-do" attitude that made us the most prosperous and beneficent superpower the world has ever known. If each of us sits back and expects someone to take action, it will soon be too late. But as of today, it is still not too late to join the battle to save our nation and pass on to our children and grandchildren something we can all be proud of.


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Le doyen de Birmingham ( en anglais) est le principal membre du clergé responsable de la cathédrale St Philippe à Birmingham, en Angleterre. Avant 2000, le poste était appelé provost, terme équivalent à celui de doyen mais utilisé dans le cas des cathédrales construites à l'origine comme des églises paroissiales, ce qui le cas de Birmingham.

Liste des provosts est doyens

Provosts
1931–1937 Hamilton Baynes
1937–1949 Harold Richards
1951–1962 Michael Clarke
1962–1972 George Sinker
1972–1986 Basil Moss
1986–2000 Peter Berry
2000– Gordon Mursell (devenu Doyen)

Doyens
2002/3–2005 Gordon Mursell (précédemment Provost)
2006–2009 Robert Wilkes
2010–2017 Catherine Ogle (installé et intronisé en septembre 2010)
30 septembre 2017-présent Matt Thompson

Notes

Références

Whitaker's Almanack various editions from 1917 to 2004, Joseph Whitaker & Sons

Dean of Birmingham

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Dominic Thiem Hopes To Emulate Coach Massu In 2021
The Austrian has set his sights of claiming an Olympic medal despite previously saying he was not a fan of the event.
World No.3 Dominic Thiem will be targeting glory at the Olympic Games next year after previously casting doubts over playing at the event.
The US Open champion confirmed on his website that he will be playing at the Games because the event 'fits into his schedule' and he wants to experience what his coach went through. Mentor Nicolas Massu is a two-time Olympic champion after winning both the singles and doubles titles at the 2004 Athens Games. The 41-year-old is the first and only athlete from Chile to have won multiple gold medals.
"I am going to participate at the Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo starting on July 23! I have been thinking about it for a longer period of time, and next year it eventually fits into my tournament schedule," Thiem wrote on his personal website.
"I am looking forward to it to compete for a medal. My coach Nicolas Massu won two gold medals in Athens in 2004, he told me about the incredibly wonderful emotions. I want to feel these kind of emotions myself. For an athlete the atmosphere at the Olympics must be unique, I want to soak it all up."
Thiem's commitment is a big U-turn compared to that of the past. Prior to the 2016 Rio Olympics, which he didn't play in, he said that the Olympics were only important if you win a medal. During the same interview he added that he would rather play on the ATP Tour and in the Davis Cup.
"I'm not a big fan of the Olympic Games. The ATP calendar is a bit complex due to the Olympic event," he told TennisNet in 2015.
The Tokyo Games were meant to take place earlier this summer, but had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tennis tournament is set to be held at the Ariake Coliseum which usually hosts the Pan Pacific Open. Thiem will be bidding to become the first player from his country to win a medal in the Open Era. The only other Austrian to have won a medal at the Games was Felix Pipes who won a silver in the doubles competition back in 1912.
Besides his Olympic ambitions for 2021, Thiem has also confirmed that he will be playing in the Laver Cup. A team event that features Team Europe takes on the rest of the world. The competition is officially part of the ATP calendar but offers no ranking points.
"On the one hand everybody is completely serious about it, everybody wants to win this trophy – on the other hand we have so much fun, the best tennis players present themselves as friends and cheer for each other," he commented about the three-day competition.
The Laver Cup will take place after the Olympics in September.
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Zverev speaks out about his 'short and long term strategies going forward.'
German tennis star Alexander Zverev has confirmed his departure from TEAM8 as he set out his coaching plans for the season ahead.
The world No.7 posted a statement on Instagram saying that he no longer wants to be represented by the management firm, which was co-founded by Roger Federer and his agent Tony Godsick. Zverev says part of his decision was because he wanted his family to take a greater role once again. Instead, he will be managed by his brother Misha, who is the captain of the German ATP Cup team, as well as Sergei Bubka.
"I have decided to go back to the roots and have my family help me with my coaching, as well as Mischa and Sergei Bubka with my management," Zverev wrote.
"I want to thank TEAM8 for the great work and tremendous experience, but we both feel that it's the right decision to have my family take on a bigger role once again."
Zverev's announcement comes less than two weeks after it was confirmed he will no longer be working with David Ferrer. A former world No.3 player who joined his camp last year. Ferrer confirmed that the ending of their partnership was on mutual terms and there was no conflict between the two. The Spaniard said his role as tournament director of the Barcelona Open and family commitments contributed towards his decision.
Last year the 23-year-old broke new territory in his career by reaching the final of the US Open which he lost in five sets to Dominic Thiem. Zverev also won two ATP titles in Cologne. However, his on-court success was overshadowed by events in his personal life. He has been accused of mental and physical abuse by his former girlfriend Olga Sharypova, which Zverev has denied. Meanwhile, it was revealed that another former partner of his is pregnant with his child.
Heading into the Australian Open, Zverev is likely to face more scrutiny over the domestic abuse allegations after it was confirmed that a new account from Sharypova will be published in the coming weeks. New York Times journalist and freelance writer Ben Rothenberg confirmed that a second interview will be released before the start of the Melbourne major. It is unknown as to what the interview will entail but there has been a prior reference to one 'incident' in China.
Zverev's Instagram statement in full
"What a year 2020 has been, for the whole world and for myself. I reached my first Grand Slam final without my parents and brother being court-side due to them contracting COVID-19. An almost 2 year long legal dispute with my former agent finally came to a successful resolution, so I have spent a lot of time thinking about my short and long term strategies going forward. For this reason and because of the ongoing worldwide restrictions, I have decided to go back to the roots and have my family help me with my coaching, as well as Mischa and Sergei Bubka with my management. I want to thank TEAM8 for the great work and tremendous experience, but we both feel that it's the right decision to have my family take on a bigger role once again."
Hubert Hurkacz Aims To Build On Delray Beach Triumph
The best way to start the season for the world No.35.
Hubert Hurkacz (image via https://twitter.com/DelrayBeachOpen)
Poland's Herbert Hurkacz says he hopes to play at an even higher level over the coming weeks after winning the Delray Beach Open title on Wednesday.
The world No.35 eased to a 6-3, 6-3, win over Sebastian Korda in the final to claim only the second title in his career after Winston Salem back in 2018. Hurkacz, who was the fourth seed in the tournament, didn't drop a set all week en route to becoming the first Polish player in history to win the title. In the final he won 68% of his service points and broke Korda four times overall.
"It feels great. It is great to win the title and I am so happy about that. This Is a great start to the season," Hurkacz said afterwards.
"I am happy that I am improving and we (my team) are doing good stuff with C.B (coach Craig Boynton), and things are working. So I am really pleased with this result."
The 23-year-old is hoping to improve on what was a challenging 2020 season for him. After reaching the semi-finals of the Auckland Open in January last year, he could only win back-to-back matches in two out of his next 12 tournaments prior to Delray Beach. His best Grand Slam result was reaching the third round of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships.
Seeking to break new territory in 2021, Hurkacz will today start his 24-hour journey to Australia which begins with a 5am departure from America this morning. His coach Craig Boynton also currently worked with Steve Johnson and previously mentored Jim Courier.
"It's the beginning of the season and I still need to work on a couple of things, but I hope I can play even better in Australia," Hurkacz stated.
Hurkacz is only the second Polish player to have won an ATP Tour title in the Open Era after Wojciech Fibak. At present he is the only player from his country ranked inside the top 100 on the Tour.
Cristian Garin Out Of Australian Open Following Fall
The South American tennis star will not travel to Melbourne due to both injury and the travel restrictions implemented.
Chile's Cristian Garin has become the third top 30 player to pull out of the men's draw at next month's Australian Open.
The world No.22 has confirmed that he will not be travelling to the Grand Slam after suffering a fall in which he hurt his wrist a week ago. Announcing his decision on Instagram, Garin said the limitations in place at the tournament which wouldn't allow him to travel with his physio played a factor. This year's Australian Open is taking place amid strict COVID-19 rules which requires players to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival and limits the number of team members they can bring. The majority of players will be spending their quarantine in Melbourne but the top names will be in Adelaide following a recent deal secured by Tennis Australia.
"I am very sad to report that a week ago I suffered a fall, which left me with a lot of pain in my left wrist (sprain)," Garin wrote on his Instagram story. "It has been very difficult for me to play the last days and given the restrictions of the tour, they do not allow me to travel with my physiotherapist, which makes it impossible to find a good recovery. Unfortunately I will not be able to play this year in Australia, which is something very difficult for me to accept. I hope to return in good condition and with the best energy for the tour in South America."
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Garin kicked-off his season on Saturday at the Delray Beach Open where he was the top seed. However, he lost his opening match in straight sets to Christian Harrison who went on to reach the semi-finals. It is only the second tournament he has played since the French Open in October.
The setback comes after the 24-year-old confirmed that he has started working with Franco Davin back in November. A tennis coach known best for his work with Juan Martin del Potro. Davin has also previously worked with Grigor Dimitrov and Kyle Edmund.
The withdrawal of Garin follows that of Roger Federer and John Isner. Former champion Federer has pulled out due to his ongoing recovery from a right knee injury. Although one Australian Open official believes his decision was due to another factor. Meanwhile, Isner has opted not to travel to Australia because he didn't want to spend an extended time away from his family.
The Australian Open will start on February 8th.
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