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Brands awarded for men's, bridal and trend-led jewellery designs.
The Platinum Guild International hosted its third Platinum Design Awards competition at BaselWorld last week, with more than 50 entries judged by a panel of international journalists.
Jewellery designs crafted in the white metal were showcased across the 26 stands of the participating jewellery brands and manufacturers. A total 52 pieces were entered into the Platinum Design Awards, with 50 journalists visiting the show to judge the items on show.
The competition was broken down into four categories: men's jewellery, trends and two for bridal jewellery – most commercially appealing and most innovative design.
The judging journalists were asked to choose the design they felt was the best in each category and the winners were announced a cocktail party held last Saturday evening.
The winners were presented their awards by the chief executive of the Platinum Guild International, James Courage.


Yoga uses physical postures, breath work and meditation to bring mind and body back into a balanced state. These classes are for all levels of fitness and can be practiced in a chair, if necessary. Wear comfortable clothing to all yoga classes.


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Bernie Sanders Raises $18 Million In Second Quarter
Bernie Sanders raised $18 million in the second quarter of the year, trailing fellow candidate Pete Buttigieg.
Doug Mataconis · Tuesday, July 2, 2019 · 1 comment
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, who has seen his campaign fall into doubt in recent weeks as he loses ground in the polls to Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris, reported this morning that he raised $18 million in the second quarter:
WASHINGTON — Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont raised $18 million in the past three months, his presidential campaign said on Tuesday.
Mr. Sanders's total was less than the $24.8 million that Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind., collected in the quarter, an eye-popping sum that the Buttigieg campaign revealed on Monday.
Mr. Sanders was the second candidate to disclose his fund-raising for the second quarter of the year, which went from April through June. After running for president in 2016, he entered the race this time around with a huge network of online donors, giving him a built-in advantage over his opponents in collecting small donations.
But Democratic voters have many more candidates to choose from in this cycle. Mr. Sanders remains far behind former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. in national polling, and he also faces stiff competition from Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts to win over voters on the party's left flank.
Like Ms. Warren, Mr. Sanders is counting on small donations from huge numbers of Democrats to power his campaign. He is not holding high-dollar fund-raising events, though last month he held a grass-roots fund-raiser in San Francisco. In the first quarter of the year, he raised $18.2 million, the most in the Democratic field.
Before the second-quarter deadline on Sunday, Mr. Sanders's campaign relentlessly reminded supporters that it was raising money very differently than some other campaigns.
In an email to supporters soliciting donations on Saturday, his campaign manager, Faiz Shakir, wrote that some other Democrats were spending the weekend going from fund-raiser to fund-raiser, "holding expensive hors d'oeuvres with one hand while gobbling up fat checks with the other."
"Some are going to raise ridiculous amounts of money that way," he wrote. "Obscene amounts. You'll see it soon."
Another email later Saturday mentioned Mr. Biden, who is relying heavily on big donors, by name. Mr. Biden, who entered the race in late April, is expected to post a big number for the quarter; he suggested at a fund-raiser last month that his campaign had already brought in about $20 million.
Sanders numbers, of course, are smaller than those raised by South Bend, Indiana Pete Buttigieg, who raised nearly $25 million between April and June, a period that coincided with his somewhat surprising rise in the polls notwithstanding the fact that he was a relative unknown before entering the race. In that respect, Sanders' numbers are arguably disappointing for him in that he is far better known than Buttigieg and the fact that, even though he only relied on small donors, Sanders posted far more impressive fundraising numbers in 2016 than what we're seeing now.
The difference between then and now, of course, is the same one that explains Sanders somewhat disappointing poll performance to date. In 2016, he was the maverick candidate and basically the sole candidate speaking to the so-called "progressive" wing of the party. Now there are at least four or five other candidates besides Sanders who are competing for the same supporters and the same donors. Given that, it's not surprising that he is having to fight harder and that it's beginning to look as if lightning isn't going to strike twice for him.
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Not surprising at all. If you choose to proactively restrict who you raise money from and limit the dollar amount, you will raise less money, particularly in a 23? 24?-way race.
Biden Continues To Lead Democratic Field, Sanders Slips
Pete Buttigieg Faces A Crucial Test Back Home
Joe Biden Gets Post-Announcement Poll Bounce
Pete Buttigieg Lays Out An Encouraging Foreign Policy Platform
More Evidence Of A Buttigieg Boomlet

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Always purchase highway vignettes for the Czech Republic from official outlets
Electronic highway vignettes have been valid in the Czech Republic for a year. The system administrator, the State Fund for Transport Infrastructure, would like to draw consumers' attention to the risks associated with purchasing electronic vignettes from unofficial distributors. Not only are these purchases more expensive for customers, but they can also result in significant complications involving the administration of the electronic vignettes. Unfortunately, the numbers of these purchases are on the rise and increasingly numbers of drivers have contacted the customer line operators who are unable to help them in the majority of cases.
E-vignettes: one year later. People bought e-vignettes worth over 5 billion Czech crowns
It has been exactly one year since the sale of e-vignettes launched. Digitisation made their purchase easier and more comfortable. Drivers can choose the start of validity and will also receive a notification by SMS or e-mail about nearing end of validity. To this day, 5,749,263 e-vignettes were sold, which is more than in 2020, when only old paper vignettes were available.
Memorandum on civil aviation between Mongolia and the Czech Republic signed
On 23 November 2021, the Czech Deputy Minister of Transport Jan Sechter and Mongolian Deputy Minister of Road and Transport Development Bat-Erdene Jalavsuren signed memorandum on cooperation in civil aviation. It deals with air traffic management, training of pilots or exchange of information in civil aviation.
Modernisation of 160 kilometres of D1 motorway has finished
After eight years, the last narrowing measures on D1 motorway between Mirošovice and Kývalka disappeared. More than 10 construction companies worked under full traffic and built brand new 160 kilometres of the motorway. Over 1,000 workers and tens of machines were working at one time, some works were done also during nights. Finishing D1 motorway means that drivers can get from Prague to Brno in two hours without speed limits or traffic lanes narrowing.
Autonomous mobility: phenomenon of a new era
The Ministry of Transport and its partners evaluated the current position of the Czech Republic in field of autonomous driving. The Ethics Committee of the Ministry of Transport concluded the first phase of its activity and prepared recommendations for operation of self-driven vehicles and for further development in this field. The Ministry also launched project focusing on legal aspects of operation of self-driven vehicles in the Czech Republic.
The Czech Republic is an important part of anticipated high-speed European railway network
At its meeting today with the European Commission representatives in Prague, the Czech and Saxon delegations presented joint priorities for speeding up international travelling by train. The ministers Karel Havlíček and Martin Dulig stated that inclusion of the high-speed railway from Prague to Dresden via Ústí nad Labem into Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) is a shared priority. They focused also on financing of railway transport buildings from European funds. The meeting took place at the occasion of arrival of the Connecting Europe Express (CEE, European train promoting railway transport) to Prague.


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Hyderabad: The situation became tense in Saroornagar when VHP activists stopped the vehicle carrying cattle and protested against the transportation of animals.
It is reported that a DCM Van was passing through Vaishali Nagar Press Colony of Saroornagar area. The van was carrying 15 animals. It was chased by VHP activists. When the van reached Saroornagar, the activists stopped the van.
On receiving information, a team of Saroornagar police reached the spot and took the van into its possession.


The 2nd installment of the mobile version of the puzzle action game "KATAMARI" is here - with totally all-new stages!?Features totally new stages not yet released in previous "Katamari Damacy" titles!?Compatible with Retina display!?Universal compatible!?Virtual Pad compatible. Both Twin Virtual Pad & Single Virtual Pad are available!You can now play using a variety of control methods, such as the twin virtual pad, single virtual pad, and acceleration sensor!This application works with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone4, iPod touch 3rd generation, iPod touch 4th generation, iPad, and iPad2.? CAUTION ?You can play a time trial on 1 stage on the free version.By purchasing additional packs, you can play a total of 6 stages plus an extra stage.The Have a nice trip! package released this time contains 6 interesting new stages, including John's Room, Space Center, East Asian Palace and others.There are 3 types of Mission Mode you can play in each stage. Roll up the items the King requires, create a katamari as big as you can within the time limit, roll up objects into the determined size. Plus, the Eternal Mode without a time limit ensures that you will never stop playing!The free download allows you to play the Time Attack Mission in Stage 1. If you purchase the rest of the package, you will receive the remaining 17 Missions & 6 Eternal Modes for Stages 1 to 6.The Extra Stage is a fusion between PAC-MAN and Katamari Damacy! Make sure not to miss this special stage with its unique rules and design![How to play]It's simple!Controlling the "Prince", just roll your "katamari" around to pick up various objects laying about each stage.As you pick up objects, your "katamari" will get bigger and bigger, allowing you to pick up even larger "things".


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Summer University Taster Days for students
Please find below a list of free university taster courses which still have places available as of 2 April 2014 in and around London.
Places are allocated on a first-come first-served basis for the majority of the taster courses so pleaseapply as soon as possible by following the relevant link below or via www.london.ac.uk/tasters.
The university taster courses provide a great opportunity for year 12 students to try university and a specific subject area before they apply. Most of the university taster courses last a day and are all free to attend.
List of university taster courses with places available: (as of 2 April 2014)
City University London, Tue 8 July 2014, details/apply
Goldsmiths, University of London, Wed 2 July 2014, details/apply
SOAS, University of London, Thu 26 June 2014, details/apply (International Management and Economics)
SOAS, University of London, Wed 2 July 2014, details/apply (Languages and Cultures)
SOAS, University of London, Thu 3 July 2014, details/apply (English, History and Anthropology)
SOAS, University of London, Thu 3 July 2014, details/apply (Arts & Humanities)
SOAS, University of London, Thu 3 July 2014, details/apply
The Courtauld Institute of Art, Thu 19 June 2014, details/apply
Birkbeck, University of London, Wed 25 June 2014, details/apply
City University London, Fri 27 June 2014, details/apply
Queen Mary, University of London, Wed 9 July 2014, details/apply
Queen Mary University of London, Thu 26 June 2014, details/apply
Queen Mary University of London, Tue 1 July 2014, details/apply
Queen Mary University of London, Fri 4 Jul 2014, details/apply
King's College London, Wed 7 May 2014, details/apply
Royal Holloway, University of London, Thu 19 June 2014, details/apply
Community Arts & Engagement
Goldsmiths, University of London, Mon 30 June 2014, details/apply
King's College London, Tue 10 June 2014, details/apply
Queen Mary, University of London, Wed 18 June 2014, details/apply
SOAS, University of London, Wed 2 July 2014, details/apply
London South Bank University, Mon 16 June 2014, details/apply (Product Design)
London South Bank University, Tue 17 June 2014, details/apply (Engineering Product Design)
Goldsmiths, University of London, Wed 18 June 2014, details/apply
SOAS, University of London, Thu 26 June 2014, details/apply
Goldsmiths, University of London, Thu 19 June 2014, details/apply
Education, Centre for Identities and Social Justice
Goldsmiths, University of London, Mon 7 July 2014, details/apply
Engineering (careers)
The Careers Group, University of London, Mon 16 June 2014, details/apply
Engineering - Electronic
Engineering - Product Design
London South Bank University, Tue 17 June 2014, details/apply
Heythrop College, Fri 27 June 2014, details/apply
Heythrop College, Tue 1 July 2014, details/apply
Heythrop College, Tue 10 July 2014, details/apply
Royal Holloway, University of London, Mon 16 June 2014, details/apply
King's College London, Thu 19 June 2014, details/apply
University of London Institute in Paris, Fri 20 June 2014, details/apply (taking place in Manchester)
Royal Holloway, University of London, Tue 1 July 2014, details/apply
Royal Holloway, University of London, Tue 17 2014, details/apply
Goldsmiths, University of London, Thu 3 July 2014, details/apply
Languages & Cultures
Birkbeck, University of London, Wed 30 April 2014, details/apply
City University London, Tue 24 June 2014, details/apply
SOAS, University of London, Wed 25 June 2014, details/apply
The Careers Group, University of London, Tue 8 July 2014, details/apply
Literature & Culture
Queen Mary University of London, Tue 15 April 2014, details/apply
University of Greenwich, Mon 23 June 2014, details/apply
Queen Mary University of London, Wed 2 Jul 2014, details/apply
Mathematics and Finance
Mathematics (pure)
Queen Mary University of London, Thu 17 April 2014, details/apply
Queen Mary University of London, Tue 24 June 2014, details/apply
St George's, University of London, Mon 7 - Thu 10 July 2014, details/apply
City University London, Thu 26 June 2014, details/apply
Royal Holloway, University of London, Tue 24 June 2014, details/apply
Pastoral & Social Studies
Birkbeck, University of London, Wed 9 April 2014, details/apply
Heythrop College, Thu 26 June 2014, details/apply
Queen Mary, University of London, Tue 8 July 2014, details/apply
Goldsmiths, University of London,Wed 18 June 2014, details/apply
Religion/Religious Studies
STEM (careers)
Veterinary Nursing
Royal Veterinary College, Wed 7 May 2014, details/apply
For an updated list of taster courses showing places available, please see our website www.london.ac.uk/tasters
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Tiger Woods has been preparing for the upcoming Masters alongside rival Phil Mickelson this week with both partaking in their first practice round at Augusta.
The former will feature in his first Masters tournament since 2015 after recovering from spinal fusion surgery and will be hoping to add to his four winners medals.
Woods will be aiming to get back to his best this week and if his practice display is anything to go by, he could be on course to do just that.
His performance was so good, it even prompted Fred Couples to throw praise his way.
The 58-year-old won the Masters back in 1992 and will be making his 33rd start in the tournament this week.
Similarly to Woods, Couples' career has been plagued with back problems, so he will be able to sympathise with his fellow countryman.
"He's doing well," the former Masters champion said via ESPN.
"If you watched him play today, there's not much of a back problem.
"He hit a few drives that were well worth watching, whether you paid for it or are in the tournament like me"
"He's hitting it a long way, and it looks beautiful. Today wasn't any different than it was 10 years ago when we played. It was pretty awesome."
Woods has emerged as one of the favourites to take the crown on Sunday and it seems he could be in with a real chance if he maintains the performance shown in the practice round.
The Masters begins on April 5 and ends on April 8.


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This section focuses mainly on the database of TCIM scientific researches. In many cases the positive effects were proved. Although these results have not been generally accepted by the official science representatives yet, they deserve our attention and our support for keeping the research on. What is more, such research is recommended by important international institutions such as WHO, WHA, the European Council, position papers such as the Final Report Summary – CAMBRELLA (a pan-European research network for CAM takin place in 2010-2012) and others. The next content of this section is the information of the particular cases in which the TCIM therapies were applied successfully. Although the TCIM effectivity is considered not to be proved sufficiently from the scientific point of view, they may raise issues and look for the answers via better research being focussed on the fields that have not been taken into consideration or have been derided without any relevant reasoning so far. Let's consider that the new significant discoveries sometimes come from the unexpected areas or in the way that is not considered to be purely scientific. This section also contains the TCIM research centre database and the TCIM research methodology that sometimes requires a specific approach depending on the TCIM therapy that is a subject of a research.
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Every day the typical American life is further ensnared in software. As the potential for this software to inflict damage increases so too increases the need to ensure its quality. The risk taken by the user is high when software fails: personal information is leaked, credit is ruined, money is stolen. But the risk of the software producer—the entity which profits from such a relationship—is low, usually no more than a small fee and fleeting publicity.
Each online service you've signed up for is a ticking time bomb. It's about time they explode not only in face of the users but in the face of the profiteer as well.
The brunt of the work performed within the software industry is by individuals with the job title of Software Engineer. Yet, this moniker is merely a misnomer. A true engineer must go through rigorous training, pass exams of competency, swear to uphold a degree of ethics, and risks being disbarred if they make a costly mistake. These safeguards do not exist in the software industry.
"Move Fast and Break Things" is the motto by which many Silicon Valley companies abide. But, in the age where a massive security breach leaks the credentials of millions of people every other week, this motto is proving to be dangerously out of date.
When Facebook recently leaked photos of several million users and allowed access to private information of tens of millions of users, at least one could argue that the user chose to upload such content. The old adage is that as soon as something is uploaded then all privacy is lost. As Mark Zuckerberg originally put it, 'People just submitted it. I don't know why. They "trust me"'. Is this really the bar we want to set in a world of ubiquitous internet access?
Facebook is an entirely optional service. What about the services we can't hide from at all? Equifax recently had a breach which included names, addresses, and Social Security Numbers of 143 million Americans. Private financial data is constantly fed to these Credit Bureau companies—an act which an individual has almost no control over. Both the U.S. Credit System, and the nine digit Social Security Number, are entirely obsolete thanks to this breach.
These leaks are exasperated by the fact that most users reuse the same password across multiple services. Have you, personally, ever reused a password? The threat isn't that a hacker scrolls through a massive spreadsheet of usernames and passwords and tries to login by hand, potentially selecting your entry from the list. The reality is that automated bots attempt to login to hundreds of popular websites with each credential discovered in a leak.
If the software industry truly had accountability then there would be an innate need for every software developer to keep operating systems updated, expire old database entries, encrypt passwords, etc. The E.U. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is making great strides when it comes to requiring companies to secure personal information—as well as punishing companies which don't comply. A GDPR violation can result in a fine of €20 million or 4% of global revenue, whichever is higher. Unfortunately, an equivalent to the GDPR doesn't yet exist in the U.S. Even if it did we would still have much more to do as an industry. The motivation to build correct software must be ingrained within every Software Engineer—a line item on a work order isn't motivation enough.
Today's consequences for buggy software include the loss of intimately personal data such as financial history, medical records, and private conversations. Tomorrow's consequences will directly lead to the loss of human lives. Consider the self-driving destiny of cars, trains, and airplanes. What will the consequence be when a Software Engineer neglects to change the default password of a piece of networking equipment embedded within a fleet of airplanes?
With the ever-increasing foothold that software has on the life of every American, and the ensuing risks that come with it, tighter regulations on individuals within the industry simply must be imposed. This will require adhering to standards of ethics. This will require the disbarring of a Software Engineer who makes a series of grave mistakes—and has been judged accordingly by their peers. This will require that we finally treat Software Engineers as engineers.
The failures which led to the Equifax breach, in the eyes of any skilled Software Engineer, are tragically comical. These were Computer Science 101 mistakes. The damage caused by Equifax's negligence should have resulted in enough fines to bankrupt the company, not to mention the disbarring of several Software Engineers. As a nation we should be clamoring to design an alternative system in an attempt to both undo the damage and mitigate future incidents.
"Regulation Stifles Innovation" is the battle cry of the Silicon Valley startup. How long until the American people are forced—wounded and bleeding—to reply with "Reckless Innovation Kills"?


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The Latest 'Warcraft' Movie Introduces Us To Paula Patton's Garona!
Posted May 5th, 2016 by Stuart Conover
We're finally getting a better look at individual characters in 'Warcraft' as "The Survivor" promo video is introducing us to Paula Patton's ('Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol','2 Guns') character, Garona. Clocking in at 19 seconds you aren't going to have everything about the character revealed but it is clear quite quickly that she'll be a force to be reckoned with when she makes her debut on the big screen.
Garona is a character who is a half-orc and looks to be half-human. Her true heritage is slightly different in the video games though it is doubtful that it will be revealed in the first film and it is still quite questionable if we'll be getting a follow up as box office sales will dictate if a sequel ends up being green lit.
Regardless, she is going to end up as a pretty amazing warrior and you can check out the clip below to get a better look at her:
The Survivor. #WarcraftMoviehttps://t.co/gL7kE9qTSd
— #WarcraftMovie (@warcraftmovie) May 4, 2016
It sure does look like we'll be seeing her in fighting form after a fashion and she'll clearly be in some of the major scenes in the film. Hopefully, they don't play her off as being too much like Gamora in 'Guardians of the Galaxy.'As the only other modern green-skinned warrior it might be too easy for some to make comparisons.
Are you happy to see that we're finally getting a little more character specific in these 'Warcraft' teasers? Do you think Paula Patton will successfully bring Garona to the big screen? Share your thoughts below!
The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: Orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people and their home. So begins a spectacular saga of power and sacrifice in which war has many faces, and everyone fights for something.
'Warcraft' will be warring into theaters on June 10th, 2016!
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Stuart Conover is an author, blogger, and all around geek. When not busy being a father and husband he tries to spend as much time as possible immersed in comic books, science fiction, and horror! Would you like to know more? Follow him on Twitter!
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Stuart Conover is a father, husband, blogger, published author, geek, entrepreneur, editor of Horror Tree, horror fanatic, science fiction junkie, lives in a world of comics, and a casual gamer (all of this when his wife lets him of course.) He fell in love with science fiction and horror at the same time while watching the movie Alien at probably far too young of an age while still being extremely impressionable and has been happily obsessed with both since! Around the same time, he had also developed an unhealthy addiction to comic books that continues to this day!Want to talk about anything geeky? Reach out on Twitter - @StuartConover
Jason Momoa Takes His 'Aquaman' Role Seriously; Shares Photo Supporting An Environmental Cause
TV Recap: 'Supernatural: Don't Call Me Shurley'
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Disney And Lucasfilm Release Retro Posters For 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
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"Halloween Fright: How you and your kids can survive the sugar rush on October 31"
Thanks, April. I'm jazzed, I gotta say.
Way to go Stephanie! Je suis tres heureux pour vous!
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1Place unwrapped brie on a foil-lined baking sheet.
2Heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until brie is warmed through and soft to the touch.
3Meanwhile, bring dried cranberries and wine to a boil in a small saucepan. Add fruit spread, reduce heat to medium high and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often.
4Sauce is ready when liquid has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
5To serve, pour over warm brie. Can be eaten alone or spread on crackers.


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Lendlease inks £8bn Thamesmead homes deal
Firm signs contract with Peabody for overhaul of south-east London scheme
Housing association Peabody and Lendlease have signed contracts to build more than 11,000 homes at Thamesmead, a project valued at £8bn.
But work is unlikely to begin until 2025 in order to get started on the new transport links the scheme will need to connect this part of south east London with the centre of the capital.
Speaking to Building, John Lewis, Peabody's Thamesmead executive director, said the new project, part of a 30-year regeneration of the Thamesmead area, was predicated on the DLR heading south across the Thames through a purpose-built tunnel.
Source: Peabody
He added: "Two years ago [London mayor] Sadiq Khan committed to bringing the DLR across the river from Thamesmead, north to south, through a tunnel.
"Given the length of time it takes to get these sorts of infrastructure schemes done we estimate getting started on the homes in around six years' time."
When the Jubilee underground line was being built in the 1970s, there were plans for its route to take in Thamesmead, then a relatively new housing scheme but this failed to happen.
Lewis said: "We are confident the DLR will come across the river. We've got Crossrail coming to Abbey Wood but there aren't the sort of transport links in north Thamesmead, up by the river, that are needed. We want people to have access to both sides of the river, with people visiting from the north side and residents being able to travel in the other direction."
Lewis said the pair would now begin serious talks with the local council – Greenwich – plus TfL and the local community.
Neil Martin, the new chief executive of Lendlease Europe, said transport links had to be improved to make the scheme a success. "[They are] a vital part of the long-term regeneration of the area, as it will bring those new homes within reach of the heart of London."
The new 50/50 joint venture – officially known as Thamesmead Waterfront LLP – represents the largest development in Peabody's 150-year history, delivering 11,500 new homes on the 250-acre site (pictured), alongside new public amenities including new shops and transport links.
Peabody, which operates more than 66,000 homes across the capital and the south east, took over the Thamesmead estate five years ago.
Built in the 1960s, the housing scheme is home to 45,000 people and was used as a setting for Stanley Kubrick's1971 film A Clockwork Orange.
As revealed by Building, Lendlease beat Morgan Sindall to be named preferred bidder for the work back in February, Peabody having begun its search for a development partner in October 2017.
Lewis said work was also underway on initial phases of new housing elsewhere on the Thamesmead estate, with 1,600 new homes being built near Southmere Lake, while the housing association was spending £22m replacing windows on 19 towers across the estate.
Trio hoping to book Oxford university library job
Project worth up to £20m
Plans for Lendlease's £305m Manchester Town Hall revamp approved
Conservation architect Purcell appointed as lead consultant in 2017


Mermaid tale 1 یا 2?
The real عنوان is Barbie in a Mermaid Tale. آپ can still ترمیم the club name if آپ want to.
a pop quiz question گیا دیا کر شامل: what colour is zuma ?
a pop quiz question گیا دیا کر شامل: what is my name ???
a comment was made to the poll: Mermaid tale 1 یا 2?
who says this: "she really likes it!"
I can make آپ a mermaid یا human یا both!!!!!!!!!!


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The up-and-coming Celtic rocker energized a packed house at the Druid with a seamless, high-energy show. He was riveting on ballads (in which his idealism shone forth) and also rocked the place for all it was worth, sounding like the Waterboys one minute, then an expansive, world-music-like group at another, with a special nod to ingenious fiddler Damon Leibert. Paddy is on his way to a tour of Ireland and they'd better be ready for him.
-Steve Morse
Critic At Large for WBOS 92.9FM & former Music Editor of The Boston Globe - Steve Morse
"Paddy's sound expands and grows, and by the end of the first song, "Walking the Dog," the listener is drawn in by his deep, mellow voice. Saul continues to impress...with intriguing lyrics and layered sounds."
-Robyn Burnham
Northeast Performer - Northeast Performer
"While his voice is fantastic and the musicianship on the record
is top-notch, the ace up Paddy's sleeve is his knack for writing
songs that rest in your ears well after the record's done spinning."
- Jim McGrath
- Irish Emigrant
"Paddy Saul obviously remembers the Australian band The Church. His voice is reminiscent of their lead singer Steve Kilbey. One Town Tasted also reminds me of early efforts from Midnight Oil– another Aussie product. To be fair, Paddy puts his own spin on this compelling combination of folk and rock. I like the dark edge of his writing. Paddy is a long way from his home in Ireland and has many stories of his travels to relate to us. He has a convincing way of delivering his lyrics and strums his acoustic with the conviction of a surgeon. There is plenty of love coming from a Telecaster on many of these 12 tracks as well." - Lance Woodward - The Noise
"Paddy Saul illustrates the diverse experience of his travels through music. Having arrived in Boston from Ireland in 1995 and having played throughout New York, Ireland and the New England area, he certainly has a lot to offer. His flexibility in playing and singing, as well as in his roster of fellow musicians enables him to create a lively, melodic sound that is ever-changing, but remains rooted in a humble honesty. His debut album One Town Tasted, to debut in early April, has been honed and sculpted so as to best portray this journey." - Will Selfridge - WERS
One Town Tasted full-length CD (April 2007)
Ireland to Boston: Paddy Saul Releases his Much Anticipated Debut Record One Town Tasted
Paddy Saul blows his audience away. You wouldn't necessarily expect it from the slight, unassuming Irish transplant. But when he takes stage, hands strumming, feet stomping, and head wiggling, he slowly, steadily fans a spark to a blaze. He closes his eyes, casts them upward, and opens his mouth, delivering a plaintive wail that hushes the room and raises the hairs on the back of your neck. His fans love it, returning week after week to see him perform in pubs, clubs and lately, large music halls where he's opened shows for more established performers such as Josh Ritter, Mark Geary, Juliet Turner and Rubyhorse.
Hailing from Drumconrath, County Meath, Ireland, Paddy came to Boston in 1995. The experience of a young man leaving Ireland in the mid-90's and coming to the U.S. to make his way is a familiar tale. Yet the skill and passion with which Paddy tells his stories and sings his songs makes him stand out in a town teeming with talented singer-songwriters.
His debut CD One Town Tasted (Nine Mile Records), chronicles his journey, capturing snap shots of a fledgling performer who's left behind the comforts of home, old friends and lovers, and dead-end jobs for the promise of new adventures. Recorded at famed Zippah Studios by engineers Pete Weiss and Brian Charles, the CD offers a collision of transatlantic styles. Traditional fiddles and banjos spar with electric guitars and big backbeats, creating a beautiful and compelling blend of folk and rock: Old World substance meets New World style.
"These songs are really about my first ten years in Boston," explains Paddy. "Soon after I arrived my life got pretty crazy, both good and bad. I fell in with some serious musicians and serious partiers. And while I watched a lot of friends become amazing artists I also watched a lot of people fall in and out of trouble. Yes, some fell in for good. 'The Devil Must' addresses this pretty directly…the refrain "All my loving gone for good" was about the culmination of this period when everything came to a head, where some close relationships got severed for me."
Another cut on the CD, 'You're Alive' was written about Paddy's brother Frankie who was in a serious car wreck back in Ireland. Frankie narrowly survived the accident, but a close friend of his didn't. The song poured out of Paddy instantly as Frankie lay in the hospital recovering, and to this day, it's a difficult one for Paddy's mother to hear. "I guess it really brings all of that back to the front," he says. "I was just so happy he made it, I couldn't stop writing. And it's definitely one of the songs I'm most proud of."
But above the spot-on production and intense subject matter, it's Paddy's voice that carries the record. The sheer force of it would cause any casual listener to stop what they are doing and tune in – the same way his live performances do. Engineer Pete Weiss remarked that it is, "One of the best voices I've ever had the pleasure of committing to tape" - high praise from someone who's worked with luminaries such as Aimee Mann, Vic Chestnutt, and Chris Brokaw.
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German Program: Let's get it started
Berlin: home of the avant-garde, graffiti, curry wurst, and yes, startups. Throughout our five weeks our German track has explored some of the dynamics for Germany's many entrepreneurial ventures and dissected both what has caused the influx of such companies and the various alternative paths for growth.
On one extreme of the spectrum lie the giants. One such player, Rocket Internet, where during our visit we had the opportunity to learn about a serial entrepreneur giant. Here, aspiring entrepreneurs can access tried-and-true expertise, office space, and fluid staffing models in connection with the mother company. Of course, these valuable resources must be budgeted in to the founders' plan in the form of challenging equity decisions. Should one choose to found or expand via Rocket Internet, the company's deep bench of go-getters can help take him or her from idea conception to a Zalando-sized success story.
Students in the Lauder German program and Cucula co-founder Corinna Sy
Another large player in Germany takes a different approach concerning equity and creative ownership spectrum: the Fraunhofer Institute's Venture group. We were astounded to learn that technology-oriented startups could have access to nearly free conferences, advice, state funding and critical technology licenses to get off the ground.
But then, some of Germany's most inspiring startup stories manage to patch together fully self-created models of success. Our group was lucky enough to visit one such player, Cucula, which takes its name from the Hausa language of west central Africa, meaning "to take care of one another" and "to work together." A self-dubbed "Refugees Company for Crafts and Design," Cucula developed a unique business model in cooperation with asylum-seekers to address the challenges they face in integrating in Germany. By offering holistic program of legal support, language courses, and professional training and paid employment with a schedule that allows for benefit from the other resources, the company helps newcomers thrive in Germany. Though a so-called angel investor grant helped the company early on, innovative product development and a well-run crowdfunding campaign have sustained Cucula through its first years. Today, they continue to successfully support the program participants and produce beautiful designer furniture.
Though we have already explored several different models employed in Germany to launch a business, we have more opportunities on deck: conversations with Lauder alumni, visits to state organizations, lectures from local experts. These experiences have certainly made us excited to bring new ideas and approaches back to campus in August.
-Katelyn Halldorson & Vanessa Hering (Lauder '19, German Program)
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Now Mayor, Brandon Scott Vows to "Chart a New Path" for Baltimore
The city's 52nd mayor was sworn in during a low-key ceremony at City Hall today.
By Ed Gunts | December 8, 2020, 03:12 pm
Today, Brandon Maurice Scott became Baltimore's 52nd mayor in a low-key ceremony at City Hall, during which he vowed to chart a new path for the city.
At 36, Scott is the youngest person to become mayor of Baltimore in at least the last century, and the tenth consecutive Baltimore City mayor to come from the Democratic party.
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, his inauguration was a no-frills affair, with Scott's parents and an ASL interpreter providing the only in-person audience as he took the oath of office from the city's clerk of courts.
Afterwards, Scott stood just outside of City Hall to deliver his first remarks as mayor. In a 10-minute address, he presented himself as a realist who knows that Baltimore faces "a very difficult time" ahead. His speech was part pep-talk and part dose of cold water.
"I am not a savior for our city," he said. "No one is coming to save us. We have the ability to save ourselves. But we can only do that together."
Scott reiterated themes that he voiced throughout his campaign for mayor: That it can't be business as usual. That this is a time for change and fresh thinking. That he is prepared to lead the way and appreciates the trust others have placed in him, but everyone has to do their part.
Scott began his remarks by noting that he's beginning his term at a time when the city is battling what he sees as two public health emergencies at once: COVID-19 and a continued epidemic of gun violence that has led to more than 300 murders in the city for six years in a row.
In terms of fighting crime, "I am moving us from a one-size-fits-all strategy to an all-hands-on-deck approach," he said. "Under my leadership, every day, every city agency here must use their resources to reduce murders and build public safety hand-in-hand with our communities."
While confronting those dual emergencies will be a big part of his job, Scott said he also sees a need to address the "underlying and obvious inequities" facing residents of Baltimore, exacerbated by a staggering loss of jobs and city tax revenue due to the business closings and decreased retail activity caused by COVID-19.
"COVID cases are rising. Deaths are rising. Small businesses are suffering, and an eviction crisis looms large over our city," he said. "Not to mention the huge fiscal impact to our city's budget that will require sacrifices. We are also losing too many lives to violence and preventable overdose deaths each and every day. That must change. We cannot accept this as normal in our city."
Scott said his goals include making the city cleaner, safer, and better educated.
"We will get back to the basics of safe neighborhoods, reliable trash and recycling collection, plowed roads, dependable public transit, clean and affordable water and most importantly, a good education, all with a focus on equity," he added.
The goal of reducing murders—he wants to bring the number below 300 in 2021—"will not be easy, but it is a challenge we must attack because we have to…Every day that we do not transform our approach, every day that we don't build public safety, the consequences are measured in the loss of Black lives."
In just about every aspect of his first term as mayor, he said, a fresh start is needed.
"This is our new way forward," he said. "What is before us is foundational work. This term is about changing business as usual and building a strategy that serves us all. This term is about making sure that we are tearing down what doesn't work and laying a foundation, brick by brick, that allows the next generation to thrive.
"This term is not, and let me say that again, is not about cutting ribbons or making headlines. We will celebrate our wins, but this term is fundamentally about doing the hard work to put Baltimore on a better path…This term is about doing what's required to chart a new path, save lives, and prepare Baltimore for a prosperous and equitable future."
A member of Baltimore's City Council since 2011 and President of the Council since last year, Scott succeeds Bernard C. "Jack" Young—another former council president who became mayor in the spring of 2019, after Catherine Pugh resigned following an investigation related to the sale of her Healthy Holly books. Young ran for mayor in the 2020 primary but lost to Scott, who then went on to win the general election with 70.5 percent of the vote.
Last week, Scott was in quarantine because he had potentially been exposed to the coronavirus, but he has tested negative. Yesterday, Scott announced the selection of Christopher Shorter, assistant city manager in Austin, Texas, to be Baltimore's City Administrator, a new position designed to help manage city government.
Scott also named Michael Huber, his chief of staff when he was City Council President, to be his Chief of Staff in the mayor's office. He also has named dozens of Baltimoreans to serve on a transition team that will address 10 different areas, from Public Health and Public Safety to Housing and Neighborhood Development to Arts and Culture.
On Thursday, more city leaders will be sworn in, when the newly-elected City Council members take the oath of office for their four-year terms. Scott said he intends to work closely with new City Council President Nick Mosby, new Comptroller Bill Henry, and others to move the city forward.
"I am humbled by the task before us and I have hope, but I am not naïve to the challenges we face," he said. "You have entrusted me to be your mayor in this critical moment. Through fresh thinking, transparency, professionalism, integrity, and hard work, we can meet these challenges. You will not agree with everything that I do, but I know you agree that the status quo cannot continue, and under my leadership it will not. Under my leadership, we will chart a new way forward for Baltimore."
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Harry Norman Fatnowna (1897?-1967), sugar-farmer, lay preacher and community leader, was born probably in 1897 on Palms estate, near Mackay, Queensland, fourth of five children of Solomon Islanders John Kwailiu Abelfai Fatnowna (d.1906), plantation labourer, and his wife Maggie Orrani. In 1906 Maggie married her kinsman Luke Logomier (d.1919), a lay preacher at St Mary's Anglican chapel, Farleigh. Harry was educated at the local school and became a labourer at Palms. By 1918 he owned a small cane-farm at Farleigh. On 20 February that year at Holy Trinity Church, Mackay, he married a Solomon Islander Grace Kwasi; they were to have fifteen children. Succeeding his stepfather as lay preacher at St Mary's in 1919, Fatnowna attended the Anglican synod at Townsville in 1921 and was held in high regard in the Church. By 1922 the family had moved to Eulberti, a farm near Eimeo owned by Peter Christensen, where they remained for thirty-four years, working for the local farmers and growing their own crops.
Despite attempts by the Anglicans to retain him, in the early 1920s Fatnowna was converted to Seventh-day Adventism and took half his congregation with him. In 1925 he organized the building of the first Adventist church in the district. With his eldest son Norman, he proselytized among the Islanders: by the 1930s there were three more Adventist congregations. A gifted orator, and a dynamic and respected leader, Fatnowna helped to strengthen members of the Islander community in the rural areas around Mackay who suffered from poverty and racial discrimination. In 1932-34 he opposed the establishment of a segregated primary school for Islanders at Walkerston and helped to clear crown land at Nulla, near Bloomsbury, for an Islander farming settlement. Later in that decade Fatnowna obtained a perpetual lease of 13 acres (5 ha) for his family at Etowrie; in 1956 he moved with them to Andergrove where they bought 5 acres (2 ha).
His accounts-book and diary, kept from 1939 to 1961, revealed a methodical, careful man. The Fatnownas had much in common with others in the Islander community, but in some ways they were exceptional. In typical fashion, their Eulberti home was grass-thatched and constructed in Malaitan style, with a men's house and a main house. Yet the family was comparatively affluent, possessing a horse and sulky, bicycles and later a utility car; they also had a piano, and Fatnowna took and developed his own photographs. His children, who became leaders in the Adventist Church, were well educated by rural standards of the time. In 1932 Norman had been the first Islander to attend Mackay High School.
Mixing with leading Europeans in the district, Harry numbered the barrister W. A. Amiet and the politician Ernest Evans among his friends. Fatnowna remained an elder of the Farleigh Adventist Church until silenced by a stroke in 1962. Survived by his wife, seven sons and three daughters, he died of broncho-pneumonia on 25 June 1967 at Mackay and was buried in the local cemetery. A street in Andergrove was named after him.
Clive R. Moore, 'Fatnowna, Harry Norman (1897–1967)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/fatnowna-harry-norman-10160/text17947, published first in hardcopy 1996, accessed online 21 April 2019.


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Sorry, but what\'s the complaint here?
The Ministry of Justice hopes it will help Britain become the \"largest specialist centre for the resolution of financial, business and property litigation anywhere in the world\" and on the face of it, there seems little to object to in that. I have many criticisms of the judiciary, but I have never entertained the notion that an English judge would take a bribe or succumb to pressure from the state. You cannot say the same of judges in Moscow, New Delhi or Beijing. The incorruptibility of the judiciary and the work ethic of the lawyers ensure that more international commercial disputes take place in London than in any other city in the world. And of course we need whatever taxes the lawyers\' accountants condescend to pass to the Revenue.
We have an honest judiciary that Johnny Foreigner wishes to use.
Sounds like a matter for congratulation really.
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Surreptitious Evil September 23, 2012 at 10:16 am
In Tuscan second homes the chianti is flowing because dim-witted leftists and global occupy movements cannot get enough of the English media fawning on their silly ideas.
In the right place, this time 🙂
dearieme September 23, 2012 at 11:27 am
English is the world language and nobody in his right mind would trust the American courts. You don't want to use the system in a country so small that it would be overwhelmed, or too remote, or too backward, so the choice is pretty obvious. Canada may have missed a trick but perhaps has no centralised legal city to compare to London. There must be a nice living in it. Good.
Nick Luke September 23, 2012 at 11:34 am
'Sumption found that the modern British state celebrates the accumulation of money by whatever means necessary. The richer you are the more deserving of honours you become.'
Sumption accumulated his wealth by being repeatedly very good at what he does. Do we want some left-over from a Local Authority legal department to sit on the bench of the highest court in the land. Far better to have a poacher turned game-keeper, I'd have thought.
As an aside, someone will correct me for sure, but I think I'm right in saying that Partnerships, including LLP's, cannot have 'service companies' as partners. Thus all fees are taxed at U.K. rates, so huge fees = huge tax bills. Bully for them staying here, I say.
PaulB September 23, 2012 at 12:06 pm
I like the idea of selling legal conflict resolution services to the world, but should be be subsidizing this trade by providing courts and judges almost free?
Shinsei67 September 23, 2012 at 12:10 pm
His complaint is clear – these foreigners get to use the English legal system for practically nothing.
They have to hire the lawyers of course but the court facilities aren't charged out at a commercial cost.
dearieme September 23, 2012 at 12:28 pm
"the court facilities aren't charged out at a commercial cost": then get on with it pronto.
Mat September 23, 2012 at 1:00 pm
With PaulB, though I think it's a hard question to answer without knowing a) the cost of running a typical court case of the required type. b) the average tax income resulting from such a case and c) the elasticty of foreign legal disputes resolving in lonson to the cost of it. But i doubt that we're maximising that objective function currently.
This makes me giggle though;
"The credit crunch was so severe in Britain because the Wimbledonisation of finance ended when the crash forced all the foreign banks the government had encouraged to come to these islands to head home and take their credit for families and businesses with them."
Er, really?
And, actually, we need to add in the tax reveunes from cases solved under UK law but through arbitration, as they'll have much lower costs to the public purse. But could potentially be scared away if the cost of using uk courts is raised.
Van_Patten September 23, 2012 at 2:27 pm
I think no group in the UK is less in need of subsidy than lawyers, the last closed shop! Agree with PaulB (for once) -Foreigners using the courts should be expected to defray costs….
Luke September 23, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Paul B and Matt on subsidising courts/lawyers.
For info, it costs £1670 to issue proceedings for over £300,000, £1060 to set it down for trial, and there's a pretty unavoidable fee of about £220 early in proceedings. It can cost over £5000 if you want the court to assess costs (that's to start the process, it's not refundable if you compromise).
The overwhelming majority of cases settle without trial, so those (to some extent) subsidise the minority that do go to trial.
I don't know how much the civil courts are self funding. I don't see how the mega disputes in the Commercial Court can be – trials are longer where they do happen, and relatively few cases are started in the Commercial Court, apparently 1331 in 2011 http://www.macfarlanes.com/media/622222/the%20state%20of%20litigation%20-%202012.pdf
The more mid-size commercial cases may be more self-funding – more proceedings issued, shorter trials, higher proportion settled (my guess), less judicial involvement prior to trial, and higher issue fees in proportion to claim. Also more likely to be UK based litigants, so they'll have to pay VAT on lawyer's fees.
Family/matrimonial/small claims obviously won't be self-funding. But I'm guessing you don't paying for them.
Richard September 23, 2012 at 5:48 pm
Total annual expenditure on civil courts (including non-cash items) = £612.5m
Annual fee income from civil cases = £463m, and there's another £66m from "warrant enforcement" which I think is also civil, so in total £529m.
http://www.justice.gov.uk/downloads/publications/corporate-reports/hmcs/annual-reports/hmcs-annual-report-2010-11.pdf
So not much shortfall; an increase in fees of 15% (or a cut in their notoriously useless bureaucracy) would cover it.
But actually, as Luke (#11) guessed, it's the family courts that lose the money. The higher courts pretty much break even (see page 52). And even there they've included the Court of Protection, which I suspect is where most of the deficit is.
So there may be arguments about particular cases, but overall these cases seem to pay their way, even before you include the tax paid by the lawyers on their fees.
Edward Lud September 23, 2012 at 7:22 pm
English judges are successfully leant on by the government. The court service is a good example of what I think economists call "producer capture", particularly in the context of taxpayer-funded services. Due process suffers as a result.
Luke September 24, 2012 at 11:36 pm
Edward Lud @13
And your evidence is what?
(I don't actually know what your conclusion is, but first things first.)


(Northwest Georgia) – Congratulations to our 26 students competing in 17 different competitions this week in Atlanta, Georgia as they represent Georgia Northwestern Technical College in the 2016 Skillls-USA State Competition March 17-19.
(Walker County, Georgia) – From on-site to online, nearly 400 Northwest Georgia high school standouts took part in the Region 1 District SkillsUSA competition hosted by Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) in Walker County, Georgia.
More than two dozen areas of competition heated up on January 29 on the Rock Spring, Georgia-based campus of GNTC. "These students are locked in and really hoping to advance," said GNTC's SkillsUSA Coordinator, Mike Meyer. "We couldn't be more proud of the level of competition our schools have prepared these students for in the weeks to come." GNTC also competes each year in the collegiate level of SkillsUSA on the state, and often times, on the national level.
Student qualifiers from across the Peach State will compete on the state level March 17-19. Competitions will be held at Atlanta's Georgia International Conference Center, Atlanta Technical College, and North Georgia Technical College. Here's who qualified to compete from Region 1 which comprises most of Northwest Georgia. For most categories, only the top two finishers in a category will move on to the state competition.
Gilmer High School – Karigan Abercrombie, Matthew Fowler, Echo Stover, and Amanda Wheat.
North Murray High School – Levi Anderson, Samantha Brown, Christopher Lawson, and Josh North.
Bartow County College & Career Academy – Cohen Andrews, Meosha Clopton, Madison Healy, Savannah Healy, Steven James, Felicia Miller, and Hannah Shinall.
Heritage High School – Matthew Chen, Bryce Crichfield, Ryan Harris, Isaac Leal, and Henry Tollett.
Dalton High School – Hanna Barry, Romina Mendoza, Elizabeth Ortega, and Mitul Patel.
Adairsville High School – Carter Arrington, Jason Burdette, William Kujaneck, John Reed, and Adam Thomas.
Calhoun High School – Noah Ferguson, James O'Shields, Brett Potts, Shepherd Smith, and Jared Williamson.
Murray County High School – Dakoda Bishop, Jordan Flood, Sean Keener, and Justin Lowery.
Chattooga High School – Tufton Blanks, John Hunter, C.E. Massey, and Jay Williams.
SkillsUSA is a national organization for high school and college students who enroll in courses that teach them how to excel in technical, skilled, and service and health occupations.
For information about Georgia Northwestern Technical College online, visit them at GNTC.edu, as well as on their Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Google+, WordPress, and YouTube channels. GNTC is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and an equal opportunity institute.


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Otis Installs World's Longest Double-Deck Elevator
Tower includes 30 Otis elevators, 17 Otis escalators
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 23, 2016 — Otis Elevator Korea Co. Ltd. has installed the world's longest double-deck elevator in the Lotte World Tower, Korea's tallest building. The elevator runs 496 meters from the second basement to the building's observation deck on the 121st floor. Using a single hoistway, it can carry 54 passengers to the observation deck in one minute. Otis is a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
Otis Elevator Korea recently completed the installation of the 100-ton traction machine that powers the elevator. It's the first of its kind in Korea.
Otis installed the 100-ton traction machine in the Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea on Feb. 22, 2016. The machine powers the world's longest double-deck elevator, which runs 496 meters and can carry 54 passengers to the building observation deck in less than one minute.
"It is a privilege for us to supply our advanced technology to the Lotte World Tower, a remarkable building in the history of Korean construction," said Ikseo(IS) Cho, managing director, Otis Elevator Korea. "We're proud to be a part of Korea's tallest building."
The Lotte World Tower is Korea's tallest building at 555 meters. It is expected to be completed this year and will include 11 Otis Skyway™ elevators equipped with special seismic sensors that monitor the building's movement from wind and potential earthquakes, and can quickly move passengers in the event of an emergency. In addition, Otis Elevator Korea provided 19 Gen2® Dynamic elevators and 17 escalators. Four of the Otis elevators are designed to provide escape routes in emergencies, such as fire.
"The elevators installed in the Lotte World Tower are among the best in the world in terms of safety, convenience, speed and ride comfort," said, Ryu Byung jung, vice president, Lotte E&C. "Otis' proven safety record and technological leadership ensure visitors from Korea and abroad experience the safest and most convenient elevator service."
For more information about Otis, visit www.otis.com or follow @OtisElevatorCo on Twitter.
About Otis
Otis is the world's largest manufacturer and maintainer of people-moving products, including elevators, escalators and moving walkways. Founded more than 160 years ago by the inventor of the safety elevator, Otis offers products and services through its companies in more than 200 countries and territories, and maintains more than 1.9 million elevators and escalators worldwide. Otis is a unit of United Technologies Corp., a leading provider to the aerospace and building systems industries worldwide. For more information, visit www.otis.com or follow @OtisElevatorCo on Twitter.
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Potassium sulfate (Kali sulph) symptoms are aggravated in a warm, stuffy environment and improved by being in cool, fresh, open air.
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Potassium sulfate 6X (5 mcg), Sodium phosphate dibasic dodecahydrate 6X (5 mcg), Magnesium phosphate 6X (5 mcg).
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Q: Iteration of list in Python I have a list of bit 0 and 1. I need to iterate it one by one using looping and do the calculation. This is the code:
bit=['1','0','0','1']
message=''.join(bit)
print (message)

if (message==1):
    theta=0
else:
    theta=45

HWPX=[0, math.cos(4*math.radians(theta)), math.sin(4*math.radians(theta)), 0]
print (HWPX)

However, after I run this code, only the first bit will be calculated.
The result should produce like this:
[0, 1.0, 0.0, 0], [0, -1.0, 1.2246467991473532e-16, 0],[0, -1.0, 1.2246467991473532e-16, 0],[0, 1.0, 0.0, 0]

How to produce the desired result?
Thank you.

A: I think you need to iterate through character of message, you can try as following:
import math

bit=['1','0','0','1']
message=''.join(bit)
print (message)

result = []
for i in message:
    if (i=='1'):
        theta=0
    else:
        theta=45

    HWPX=[0, math.cos(4*math.radians(theta)), math.sin(4*math.radians(theta)), 0]
    result.append(HWPX)
print (result)

Or using list comprehension with if and else:
import math

bit=['1','0','0','1']
message=''.join(bit)
print (message)

HWPX = [[0, math.cos(4*math.radians(0)), math.sin(4*math.radians(0)), 0] if i=='1'
            else [0, math.cos(4*math.radians(45)), math.sin(4*math.radians(45)), 0]
                 for i in bit]
print(HWPX)

A: In your example, you compare message with integers in this conditional:
if (message==1):

Which will never work since 1 is not the string '1'. To fix this, you need to compare == instead with strings:
if (message=='1'):

You also need to loop over each of these bits and append the calculations to a list. Your current example doesn't support this.
One simple approach to this problem is to store the theta mappings in a dictionary, loop over each bit in bit and append the correct calculations. You also don't need to .join() the list into a bit string beforehand, since you loop over each item anyway. A design decision could be to keep it as a string to begin with, such as '1001', but this is up to you.
Demo:
import math

bit = ['1','0','0','1']

theta = {'0': 45, '1': 0}

result = []
for b in bit:
    hwpx = [0, math.cos(4*math.radians(theta[b])), math.sin(4*math.radians(theta[b])), 0]
    result.append(hwpx)

print(result)

Output:
[[0, 1.0, 0.0, 0], [0, -1.0, 1.2246467991473532e-16, 0], [0, -1.0, 1.2246467991473532e-16, 0], [0, 1.0, 0.0, 0]]

or as a list comprehension:
result = [[0, math.cos(4*math.radians(theta[b])), math.sin(4*math.radians(theta[b])), 0] for b in bit]

By using a dictionary in the above approach, there is no need for any conditionals, since you can use the mapped theta value depending on the bit string found. Then all you need is a simple loop and some calculations to worry about.
If you don't want to use a dictionary here, then conditionals work fine:
import math

bit = ['1','0','0','1']

result = []
for b in bit:
    theta = 0

    if b == '0':
        theta = 45

    hwpx = [0, math.cos(4*math.radians(theta)), math.sin(4*math.radians(theta)), 0]
    result.append(hwpx)

print(result)
# [[0, 1.0, 0.0, 0], [0, -1.0, 1.2246467991473532e-16, 0], [0, -1.0, 1.2246467991473532e-16, 0], [0, 1.0, 0.0, 0]]

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Hey so I have a 2000 Honda Civic Ex. Engine went out on in and I am trying to find a JDM to put into it because this is the second engine I'm having to put into it. Can y'all help me out with what engines would fit in it? I know it had a B16 in it at first. I really don't want to go buy an engine I think will fit for it to not. Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks guys.


From the M6, Junction 40 follow the A66 for North Lakes and Keswick. Carry straight on at roundabout for less than 1 mile to right turn across central reservation for Newbiggin and Greystoke. Follow the road through Newbiggin to T-Junction at Clickham Inn; turn left onto B5288 for Greystoke. The Park is on the right just before you enter the village.


Our 2017 Timber Scorecard rates 128 companies on their publicly available timber buying policies, and performance towards sustainable timber during 2015-16. It also assesses whether a company's performance has changed since our first Timber Scorecard which was published in 2015. The scorecard covers key sectors such as construction, home-builders, paper / printing and publishing, general retailers and furniture retailers.
The scorecard awards each company a score from zero trees (no apparent progress on sustainable timber and timber products) to three trees, (sourcing over 70% certified sustainable wood and have policies and control systems in place).
The next Timber Scorecard review is due in 2019.
The musical instrument sector lags on performance with the highest performance only scoring a rating of one.
Some of the best performing companies include B&Q (Kingfisher), Boots, Sainsbury's, Marks and Spencer, Tetra Pak, the Co-Op, WH Smith's, Morrisons, Waitrose and Balfour Beatty, showing that it is possible for big names in diverse sectors to promote sustainable timber practices.
We're calling on UK businesses to pledge to buy timber products from sustainable sources (with high proportions of FSC and recycled timber) by 2020 to support the transition to a 100% sustainable timber market. We believe it's important to highlight company performance to encourage transparency and action to implement and report on sustainable timber procurement.
If your company would like to know more about sourcing responsible and sustainable timber, you can find out more through our Global Forest & Trade Network.
Below you can view the result tables showing the companies classified by their tree score along with information on how they scored compared to our 2015 review. The tables also show whether the companies directly responded to our requests for information.


Six years ago, energy companies were reeling from the impact of crude oil prices tumbling from US$134 to $57 in just five months. By the time West Texas intermediate (WTI) bottomed out at below $40 a barrel, in February 2009, there were widespread layoffs and even business closures.
Nov. 29, 2014 5:36 a.m.
An employee with Roll'n Oilfield Industries works on a refurbished rig at the company's Blackfalds yards this week.
Central Alberta, with its high concentration of oil and gas service companies, was hit hard — as was the regional economy.
Fast-forward to 2014 and industry insiders can be forgiven for being a bit nervous. The price of WTI crude dipped below $67.15 on Friday, a $40 slide in five months.
Last week, the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors forecast that drilling activity would decrease by 10 per cent in 2015. And that assumed an average WTI price of $85.
"We think that this is a temporary cycle and we're going to get back, hopefully, to the $85 territory in the next quarter or so," said CAODC president Mark Scholz.
But if prices move in the opposite direction?
"If you're getting below 70 bucks, the economics are not making sense and you could see a lot of blood on the streets," warned Scholz.
Even CAODC's optimistic forecast of $85 oil and a 10 per cent drop in activity will result in some pain, he acknowledged.
One of those members is Red Deer-based Roll'n Oilfield Industries Ltd., a service rig contractor that's witnessed 37 years of petroleum sector ups and downs. Company president Brad Rowbotham isn't ready to push the panic button.
Rowbotham doesn't anticipate a big drop in activity in the field, even if oil settles in the $75 range.
David LeMay, president and CEO of construction giant Stuart Olson — which counts on the energy sector for much of its work — agrees that the industry's momentum is unlikely to be halted by the current decline in oil revenues.
"We believe that there's a continuing spend that will continue to happen, almost irrespective of oil prices," he said during a conference call.
Mark Salkeld, president and CEO of the Petroleum Services Association of Canada, agrees that most companies are unlikely to slash their capital expenditures in response to a few months of low prices.
PSAC members are going into the winter with plenty of work in the books, said Salkeld. There's an "air of caution," he added, but nobody is sitting idle.
Salkeld also noted that a lot has changed since 2008. Canadian producers are now benefitting from a more favourable exchange rate, and the discount they receive on Western Canadian oil relative to WTI is less.
Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial's chief economist, reinforced Salkeld's assessment.
"The Canadian dollar is providing a nice buffer because a lot of our energy is exported," said Hirsch.
And the price gap between WTI and Western Canadian select has narrowed from about $40 a few years ago to between $18 and $20 now, he continued.
That's softened the impact of declining WTI prices.
Another difference from 2008 is the broader economic backdrop, said Hirsch.
"The global economy in 2014 is not in the same sort of frenzied panic that we were in 2008 and 2009.
If 2015 oil prices remain in the $75-to-$80 range, as many predict, the industry will experience a slowdown, said Hirsch. But it's unlikely to cause much pain — and might even provide relief from labour shortages and the strain of overheated development.
"I don't foresee the kind of situation where we have to brace ourselves for a real sharp correction: a lot of layoffs, a lot of projects being cancelled or delayed," he said.
Hirsch did caution that the slide in oil prices will hit some players — most notably smaller companies that are reliant on steady cash flows — harder than others. And that will probably result in announcements of certain projects being delayed or cancelled.
That conversation is now just $1.15 away.


Highway 99 take Exit 267B. Turn left on the North 99 Frontage Road and Faith Community is on the right.
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Welcome to this week's Top Picks Thursday! The wind where I live is threatening to blow the house off its foundation, but I am cozy inside with this weeks writerly links for you.
Ursula K. Le Guin takes exception to comparisons of "alternative facts" with science fiction.
Kristen Lamb suggests some ways to get paid to write.
Agents put out an open call for Muslim authors.
Lee Wind learned that POC (people of color) does NOT cover Native Americans.
Lindsay Quayle explores why libraries are about more than just books.
Need an image? The Metropolitan Museum just made 375,000 public domain images free.
If you are contemplating historical fiction, Ashley Hope Pérez has tips to create unforgettable historical fiction.
What do you do when a you need a story idea and nothing's coming to you? Tal Valante shares a 5-step story idea process that works every time.
Once you have the idea, don't forget the plot. K.M. Weiland tells us how to write a story without a plot (and why you shouldn't).
Plot is important, but characters will keep your readers intrigued. Emily Morgan has 10 signs of underdeveloped characters in your novel, and Bridget McNulty shares character description examples: 7 lessons from famous books.
You've written! Now to edit. Christina Delay lists 5 steps to avoid overwriting, Naomi Hughes focuses on line editing, and Brandon Taylor gives us a self-editing checklist for short story writers.
Rochelle Deans contemplates the circular nature of our writing journey as she advocated working on your worst writing issue, making it your best, then moving on to the next—over and over, and Lara Elena Donnelly shares 5 things she learned writing her latest book.
Marcy Dermansky has words of encouragement for writers who are also the mothers of small children (would apply to fathers who are primary caregivers, too).
Neil Gaiman talks about the journey to his Norse Mythology book.
These days, publishers want companion material to fill in between books. Laurie Forest offers tips for writing companion novellas.
Hayley Cuccinello explores how fanfiction grew from dirty little secret to a money machine.
Janet Reid answers an author who wonders if self-publishing will doom her, Jane Friedman shows how to get your book distributed if self-published, and Reedsy takes a detailed look at the process and cost of cover design.
Anyone with an agent wants one who will be tenacious—but Janet Reid warns that sometimes "I never give up" is NOT a plus in an agent.
Much of a writer's marketing these days is online. Jane Freidman looks at online education as a pre-marketing tool, and Joel Friedlander shares top 15 tips for webinar wannabes.
Other ways writers can help their marketing effort can include bringing in an outside publicist to work with the publisher's PR department, and dressing up your author media kit with 5 fun facts about yourself.
Libba Bray has some thoughts about being a woman today: Womanifesto.
Archaeologists might have found another Dead Sea Scroll cave.
The Mark Twain Museum battles mold infecting over 5,000 artifacts.
How do you envision Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy? Meet the historically accurate Mr. Darcy.
King George III's wife Queen Charlotte is now online.
Clare Holman-Hobbs shares some underrated BookTube channels.
Are you a Dracula fan? You might love Dracula's lost Icelandic sister text.
That's it for this week's Top Picks Thursday! See you next week!


19th c. bronze bibelot box with hinged cover; bronze applique side panels with flora & fauna motifs and a repousse cover featuring two deer, the interior fabriced, probably Austrian. 5 and three quarter inches wide x 4 and three eighth inches deep x 3 and three eighths inches high. If you wish to browse our entire available inventory please go to OneofaKindAntiques.com. We also offer a consultation service AntiquesConsultant.com, ... as well as an online price guide at TheBestAntiquesPriceGuide.com. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut please add the CT state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes, tariffs or customs that might apply.


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Off for a morning at Cornell to talk about the Baker Annual Report and a freebie, graphics for a Triathlon being held at Taughannock State Park this summer. I smell an illustration for that--do you?
Its a crisp, clear morning with promises of winter storms, sleet and snow later today. I know it sounds crazy, but we need it. Snow, that is. The herd of deer that lives on our property need it...and we would like a water filled summer like we have had recently--versus the parched, needle sharp, brown grass we sometimes get around the beginning of August. So, please, a bit of water.
Woodstove got another workout last night. R. brought a basket of wood in from the stock we have outside (from the trees we have had cut down before they would fall down)--and arranged it all to look as if Martha Stewart and her minions had gotten a job here. I peered nearsightedly at the basket and was shocked (as was R) to see that one of the logs wasnt a log...it was a part of a deer leg...complete with the hoof and fur. Shady and her girlfriends must have been saving a deercicle for a snack along with the walnut logs...just for "later". I let out a hoot--R did a doubletake and the hoof found itself out in the woods in an instant. Good thing it didnt make it into the stove...Imagine! Not a good way to break in the little black cricket on the hearth.
We are having a benefit with the local Democrats on February 10th to raise money for the up and coming local elections. I am thinking little plastic donkeys and marzipan in red white and blue. Maybe streamers and red white and blue sprayed carnations What do you think? Tasteful enough?


Time to market is becoming increasingly important for most companies that develop new products.
Over time, plastic parts can change properties due to external factors. This can result in the need for time-consuming tests in order to document and predict the lifespan. To limit the amount of testing, data available from suppliers can be applied in the design phase and make more relevant tests possible.
At this seminar, we will hear about known factors that influence the performance of plastic materials and how to design products using both traditional and additive/3D manufacturing.
Degradation of plastic and rubber parts does not only take place during service in application, but also in the earlier stages of the life cycle. This talk will give a short introduction to different degradation mechanisms along with examples of failure cases, where these different mechanisms play a role.
Arnim Saalbrink is consulting specialist for plastic and rubber materials and processes at Technology Centre, Danfoss A/S. He has a chemical engineering background and has worked with polymer selection and analysis in various research and industry positions.
Knowing the material properties and requirements for a material in an electrical, electronic, and mechanical application can help you make more informed decisions on the choice of plastics, and lets you move from design phase to production faster. This presentation will discuss the following questions: What testing is done to establish the long term properties (RTI) of a plastic material? What testing is done in an outdoor investigation (f1)? It will also show where can you find the outcome of these investigations (in the database of recognized materials (Yellow Cards)). References will be made to general standards with requirements for plastic materials in E&E applications.
Wendy Stikvoort has a background in chemical engineering and was previously employed by the Dutch Standardization Institute (NEN). Since 2006, Wendy Stikvoort has been with UL International (Netherlands) B.V. in Arnhem. Wendy handels projects for Plastics recognition, including properties as flammability, HWI, HAI, CTI, GW etc, as well as long term properties (aging of materials).
Polycarbonate's unique combination of properties – heat stability, transparency and toughness – enables a broad spectrum of applications. UV protected grades are of high importance in this context. Depending on the application, dedicated approaches are necessary to meet the demanded customer requirements. Typical examples are safety goggles, LED lenses for luminaires, automotive lighting and sheets for construction or sun glasses. Each of these applications require specially adapted and optimized formulations, so that the remaining key properties are affected as little as possible.
After completing a thesis in organic chemistry from the Philipps University of Marburg, Germany, Rolf Wehrmann entered the main research department of Bayer AG in 1985. Rolf Wehrman has had several positions within research and development in the field of polycarbonates: production processes, QS, characterization and product development. His focus is on transparent qualities for optical, automotive, LED and medical applications.
The hearing aid industry has used 3D printed materials for production of custom made hearing aids for decades. This presentation will describe some of the developments of the process over the years, including materials used, the process improvements made, and how they each affect the quality. Special focus will be on the quality of the end product in test and in a lifetime perspective.
Jakob Lauritz Hansen holds a MSc in chemical engineering and has 15 years' experience from the coating industry, mainly in product development. The last 8 years Jakob has been with Oticon in various quality positions.
While additive manufacturing is considered a revolutionary technology by some, physics, chemistry and certainly the material science remain the same as for traditional manufacturing methods. However, the selective and layer based approach of additive manufacturing, which provides great geometric freedom, also allows for material modification on the voxel level and new hybrid materials, which enables new design possibilities. This presentation will give you an introduction to the unique design and material opportunities that additive manufacturing provides and also which knobs to turn to achieve it.
Niklas Franke has been working at Danfoss as a Senior Engineer within additive manufacturing since 2017.
Characterization services are in demand by a wide range of industries in connection with failure analysis, problem solving, quality assurance, product development, etc. But more precise methods of characterization down to micro and nano levels can contribute with new and valuable knowledge. They can contribute with a completely different basic understanding of the functional properties of materials, and the mechanisms that lead to degradation and failure or affect the durability and longevity of the materials. This talk will also present the OFGRIP project on surfaces and interfaces in industrial Products.
Torben Ruby is Materials Specialist at Force Technology. He has a background in medico device development at Novo Nordisk A/S.
Do you have any allergies we must to take into account?
Early bird discount of DKK 200 when registering before 3 May 2019.
The fee includes talks, breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks.


Like most people, Matt and I like to get away as often as we can. Not just abroad but in the UK too. We like unwinding in spas, spending the week taking Luna on mammoth walks, curling up in front log fires… We're fortunate enough to have a few mini-breaks under our belts now but one thing we hadn't experienced was an Airbnb. Airbnb is an online marketplace and hospitality service which enables people to rent out accommodation on a short-term basis or of course, to stay in these places.
A couple of months ago, we decided to go away to celebrate our 6th Anniversary. Having been away recently to North Star and not being able to take Luna with us, we thought it was only fair she got to come along for the ride too. That ruled out most hotels and we didn't really fancy a b&b although I'm aware you can get many pet-friendly options. What we really wanted was a whole place to ourselves and more specifically, we wanted to be by the sea. I remembered a few friends had recommended Airbnb so turned my attention to the website which was super simple to use. I'll admit it was hard not to get pulled in by some of the stunning properties which included romantic treehouses and chalets tucked away in the mountains.
Finally, I settled on a property called 'the beach hut', a lovely little cottage in Sheringham, Norfolk. Unlike when booking a hotel, the majority of the time you will need to 'request to book' which allows the owner to check your details and decided whether to approve or not. The length of time depends entirely on the owner but we found this was still fairly quick although it could be a bit of a pain if you need to know instantly.
After our booking was confirmed, we were able to communicate with the owner Neil directly. This was really helpful in finding out more information such as recommended restaurants and walks we could take Luna on. I really liked this aspect of Airbnb as it appealed to by super-organised nature and it also made everything feel really personal. A few weeks before our break, we received documents that explained everything we needed to know such as check-in times, where to park and what we needed to bring. It was really handy to be able to refer to this on my phone whenever I needed.
We arrived in Sheringham to quite frankly abysmal weather. It was pouring with rain and I was a little nervous as while I wanted to keep cosy, I didn't want to be trapped inside all the time. The beach hut was adorable though and I was really pleased with our choice. The open plan living room and the kitchen had lots of little touches which paid homage to the location by the sea and offered everything we could want to prepare a home-cooked meal. There was even a dog bed and blanket for Luna which was a really nice touch. Upstairs was definitely my favourite, mostly thanks to the gorgeous roll-top bath we used multiple times with lush bath bombs over our stay. The fairy lights strung across the wooden beams helped make the nights extra cosy and we loved the mezzanine floor which could be accessed by wooden steps and offered another double bed should there be more people in your party.
We spent our two days in Sheringham eating good food (thoroughly recommend The Sitting Room), taking walks along the beach and exploring the area. It was a really lovely chance to take things easy and spend some quality time together. Would we book an Airbnb again? Most definitely. There is such a large array of choices, whatever country you are in or wherever to visit and your bound to find something to suit your budget. Our own little beach hut was really reasonable at £65 per night, especially considering that included a whole place to ourselves with full kitchen! I'm excited about booking our next Airbnb trip though with so many choices, who knows how long that might take! I'd love to know what your own experience with Airbnb is – let me know in the comments!
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The Mayor and Town Clerk/Treasurer are responsible for the proper control of finances in the Town; this includes directing or coordinating activities carried on in the areas of accounting, budgeting, treasury and debt administration.
Provides the Town Commission and residents with transparent financial information in a timely and meaningful manner.
Budgeting responsibilities include: development, revision, publication, managing the adoption process, implementation, monitoring the budget throughout the year.
Banking Relations include, but is not necessarily limited to; ensuring transfers are completed, maintaining a professional working relationship with bank officials, bank account reconciliation, interest allocations and the like.
Accounting functions include, but are not necessarily limited to: accounts payable, accounts receivable, pension, compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, compliance with Federal, State, and Town laws and ordinances, cash management, deposits, bank reconciliations, payroll functions and audit process.
What is the purpose of the Town Budget?
The budget is an annual financial plan. It specifies the level of municipal services to be provided in the coming year and resources, including personnel positions, capital expenditures and operating expenses needed to provide services.
A fiscal year is a 12 ‐ month operating cycle that comprises a budget and financial reporting period. The Town's fiscal year begins on October 1 and ends on September 30.
From Town levied taxes, state and federal shared revenues and fees for municipal services.
How is Revenue used by the Town?
Revenue is used to pay for salaries, operating supplies, utilities, insurance, and capital purchases.
When the Town adopts the annual budget, it determines the tax rate that must be applied on property in order to generate the necessary revenue in addition to all other revenue sources available. The taxable value of all property in the Town is established by the Pinellas County Property Appraiser. The Town has no control over the taxable value of property; it only has control over the Town's portion of the tax rate that is levied.
Homestead exemption is a constitutional benefit of a $50,000 exemption from the property's assessed value. It is granted to those applicants with legal or beneficial title in equity to real property as recorded in official records who are bona fide Florida residents living in a dwelling and making it their permanent home on January 1 of the taxable year. The first $25,000 is entirely exempt. The second $25,000 is to be applied to the value between $50,000 and $75,000, and does not include school taxes. For example: If a home's assessed value is $75,000 or more, the owner would receive the full $50,000 exemption benefit. If the property value is between $50,000 and $75,000, he or she would receive a pro ‐ rated exemption amount. (Example: If the property value is $65,000, the additional exemption would be $15,000, for a total exemption amount of $40,000 (the original $25,000 plus the prorated amount of $15,000.)) The exemption results in approximately a $500 ‐ $800 property tax savings to Florida residents.
An operating budget is an annual financial plan for recurring expenditures, such as salaries, utilities and supplies.
A capital improvement budget is both a short and long range plan for the construction of physical assets, such as buildings, streets, sewers, vehicles and other equipment.
For all property tax questions please visit the web site of the Pinellas County Property Appraiser at http://www.pcpao.org.


Some time back I was invited to Bio Sculpture Gel Event in Imperial Delhi. It's a so much fun the event coordinates were so friendly and the Imperial Salon staff was so welcoming.
Coming back, Bio Sculpture Gel is a professional salon range to glam up nails along with taking care of them.
I am generally really scared of getting anything done to my nails but I did got their gel nail on one of my nail and a beautiful nail design as well along with a matching nailpaint from Bio Sculpture on other nails.
The color was to die for and I am definitely going to buy it.
I was really impressed with the process of the gel nails, that added a few extra steps to the process to strength and protect nail.
The gel nail lasted for 3 weeks, without any fall offs, even the little beads on it were still intact . I got bored and removed it or else it would have lasted even more.
So I came back home with a goodie back and I was really hoping to the the color I was wearing but I got some other shades and one of them is so close to it.
I tried the nailpaint and all other products quite a few times over a month and have to say, they are way too good, way way above all the nail products available in market.
Toady I am going to show you the makeup for the event and also demo of products .
1) Starting with products used in step one anti fungal spray ,it is a nice product if you use nil paints a d gel regularly , to clean the nail.
2) Cuticle Conditioner is my Fav product of all, this little guy is so useful, just put it on , rub it and get rid of cuticles without any hassle.
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It really is very sad that Bio Sculpture products are not easily available. I spoke to the owner on this and fingers crossed, she says we will find it all orotund easily soon.
Bio Sculpture Gel products have a great formula, the products are so well made, truly show the love of the brand for the nail care.
Bio Sculpture Gel nail is something that I am really looking forward to getting done again, they were super sting and the Bio Sculpture Team does their job with so much passion and love.
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