text:
WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA is owned by BIZCO BUSINESS CONSULTING with a view to providing an online platform for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners, New, and Old with business-related opportunities and services.
Use of WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA is made available subject to the following Terms and Conditions. By using this WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, you agree to be bound by and to comply with, these Terms and Conditions and any further Terms & Conditions that WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA may prescribe from time to time.
In terms of Section 11 of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 ("ECT"), and the common law on contracts, these Terms and Conditions are valid, binding, and enforceable against all persons that access WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA or any part thereof. WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA reserves the right to make changes to this domain and these Terms and Conditions at any time.
The Terms and Conditions set out below constitute an agreement between WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA and you, the User, and apply when you are making an online application for services, using, accessing, or browsing WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA.
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully, and should you have any legal questions, please direct them to info@bizco.co.za
[bg_faq_start]
In these Terms and Conditions the following words and phrases will bear the following meanings:
1.1 "Advertiser" means third-party advertising services or products, of a third party, on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA.
1.2 "Approval Criteria" means the standards set by WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA to screen approve and/or register Users as Entrepreneurs, which criteria can be located on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA.
1.3 "WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA" means BCS2006TRADING CC t/a BIZCO BUSINESS CONSULTING, a South African Close Corporation duly incorporated in accordance with the Companies Act 61 of 1973, as amended.
1.4 "Entrepreneur" means a User who applies to become an "Entrepreneur" listed on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, and is screened and approved by WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA based on the Approval Criteria, and will also include and duly authorized representative of the user or entrepreneur.
1.5 "Entrepreneur Service Date" means the date on which WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA receives the Entrepreneur Service Fee after such a User has been approved to be registered as an Entrepreneur.
1.6 "Entrepreneur Service Fee" means the full amount quoted payable by the Entrepreneur upon approval by WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA for the use of the Entrepreneur Services for 3 (three) month intervals.
1.7 "Entrepreneur Services" mean the services provided by WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA to an Entrepreneur.
1.8 "Entrepreneur Service Term" means the period for which the Entrepreneur is entitled to the Entrepreneur Services, which commences on the Entrepreneur Service Date and lasts for 3 (three) months.
1.9 "Investment Sum" means the value of the total investment made by an Investor to an Entrepreneur which may include but is not limited to a monetary amount, shares, loan, sale of business or property, or any other financial gain the Entrepreneur may receive as compensation from the Investor.
1.10 "Investor" means a User who registers on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA as an "Investor" with a view to considering Entrepreneurs' business proposals.
1.11 "Investor Services" mean services provided by WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA to Investors, including registering Users as Investors, processing information of Investors, introducing Investors to suitable Entrepreneurs, providing information about Entrepreneurs and their business concepts to Investors, but expressly excluding any financial services or advice to Investors.
1.12 "Non-Disclosure Agreement" means a separate agreement and annexure to these Terms and Conditions, which will be supplied by WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, and which will be entered into off-line between an Entrepreneur and an interested Investor.
1.13 "Privacy Policy" stipulates the manner in which WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will deal with personal information acquired through WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, which is fully set out in Clause 9 below.
1.14 "Success Fee" means the non-refundable amount that becomes due and payable by the Entrepreneur to WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, as mentioned in Clause 6 below, for the direct or indirect cause of a business transaction between an Investor and the Entrepreneur, calculated at 5% of the Investment Sum.
1.15 "Terms and Conditions" mean this agreement between Users and WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA;
1.16 "Third Party WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZAs" means any other WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZAs and social media portals that are not the domain WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA.
1.17 "User" means any person who enters or uses WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, notwithstanding the fact that such a person only visited the home page of WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA or subscribed thereto, including Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Advertisers.
1.18 "WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA" means BCS2006TRADING, owned and operated by BCS2006TRADING, and which is located at WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, including any part or element thereof.
1.19 References herein to the singular include the plural and vice versa.
1.20 Notwithstanding the fact that hyperlinks in these Terms and Conditions, applying to copyright notices and legislation, should be deemed to be part of these Terms and Conditions in terms of Section 11 of the ECT Act, the fact that some or all of the hyperlinks may be non-operational, will not play a role in the determination of the validity and interpretation of these Terms and Conditions.
2. WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA DISCLAIMERS
2.1 The objective of the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA is to provide Entrepreneurs, Investors, Business Owners new and old with a view to concluding mutually beneficial transactions. The User expressly understands and agrees that WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses (even if WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA has been advised of the possibility of such damages), unless there is gross negligence on part of WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA resulting from any agreement, understanding, or relationship the user may enter into with any Investor or any other person or entity with whom it has been put in contact through WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA.
2.2 The User expressly understands and agrees that WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses (even if WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA has been advised of the possibility of such damages), unless there is gross negligence on part of WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, resulting from any use or sale of goods or services offered by, or agreements concluded with, Advertisers or Third Party.
2.3 Subject to the provisions of sections 43(5) and 43(6) of the ECT Act, if applicable, and as far as allowed by law, WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA (including its owners, directors, employees, suppliers, Internet service providers, partners, affiliates, and agents) will not be liable for any damage, loss, or liability of any nature, not directly related to WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA's gross negligence, incurred by whomever and resulting from:
2.3.1 any service available on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA;
2.3.2 access to WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA;
2.3.3 access to any domains linked to WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA;
2.3.4 inability to access WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA;
2.3.5 inability to access domains linked to WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA;
2.3.6 content available on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA;
2.3.7 downloads and use of content from WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA;
2.3.8 the use or the inability to use WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA;
2.3.9 the cost of procurement of substitute goods and services resulting from any goods, data, information, or services purchased or obtained or messages received or transactions entered into through or from WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA;
2.3.10 unauthorized access to or alteration of transmissions or data of the user of WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA;
2.3.11 statements or conduct of any third party on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA;
2.3.12 any other matter relating to WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA.
2.4 WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA is supplied on an "as is" basis and has not been compiled to meet the User's individual requirements. It is the responsibility of the User to satisfy itself, prior to entering into this agreement with WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, that the content available from and through WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA meets the User's individual requirements and is compatible with the User's computer hardware and/or software.
2.5 The content and/or information contained on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA is provided for User's informational and educational convenience only. Nothing on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA should be relied on and Users should consult with an authorized financial advisor prior to making any financial decisions.
2.6 WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will take all reasonable steps to ensure the quality and accuracy of content available on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA and encourages Users to report incorrect and untrue information, subject to the right of WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA to rely on its own freedom of expression and right to determine, in its sole and absolute discretion, the contents of WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA. WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA does not make any warranties or representations that the content and services available on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will in all cases be true, correct, or free from any error.
2.7 WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA does not make any warranties or representations that WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will be available at all times. Users acknowledge that WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA may be unavailable due to updates or other causes beyond the reasonable control of WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, including, but not limited to virus infection, unauthorized access, power failure, or other "Acts of God."
2.8 Access to WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA may involve third-party fees (such as internet service provider or airtime charges), and the User is responsible for those fees.
3. CONSUMER PROTECTION
3.1. WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA regards it important to protects the User by abiding by all relevant laws, in particular the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 ("CPA") and requests its Advertisers to do the same.
3.2. In the event of a promotional competition held or promotional services offered on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, please revert to WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA's additional terms and conditions published on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, from time to time, specifically for promotional competitions or services.
3.3. Users are encouraged to report untrue, inaccurate, defamatory, illegal, infringing, and/or harmful content available on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA to BCS2006TRADING and BCS2006TRADING undertakes to correct and/or remove such content or any part thereof if the person reporting such content provided reasonable grounds to prove the alleged nature of the content.
4. REGISTERING AS AN INVESTOR
4.1. WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA provides for the registration of Users as "Investors", at no charge.
4.2. In order to apply to become a registered Investor, the User must expressly accept and agree to these Terms and Conditions by clicking the " I have read and accept the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy of WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA" button.
4.3. In the event that the User selects to register as an Investor on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, it will register and provide all compulsory information as requested in terms of the electronic registration process on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA.
4.4. Upon complying with all registration requirements for an "Investor", the User will be registered as an Investor and expressly agrees to comply with all provisions of this Clause 4.
4.5. The Investor agrees not to create more than one account or register accounts on behalf of other people or organizations. The User agrees that accounts may only be set up in the User's own name.
4.6. The Investor will take full responsibility for any actions and activities taking place by using its Investor's account. The Investor will be responsible to keep the Investor's password confidential.
4.7. WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA undertakes to deal with the Investor's details in terms of its Privacy Policy set out in Clause 9 below.
4.8. The Investor guarantees that it has the necessary authority and legal capacity to register as an Investor and that it is in a position to provide further relevant business information, if and when requested.
4.9. In the event that an Investor is a natural person, the Investor guarantees that he/she is older than 18 (eighteen) years, and/or that he/she has the necessary authority and legal capacity to be registered on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA as an Investor and is in a position to provide further information if and when such information is requested.
4.10. WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will deliver the Investor Services to registered Investors.
4.11. The registered Investors will be requested to sign a separate Non-Disclosure Agreement before any Entrepreneur's business plans, ideas, or proposals are introduced and disclosed to the Investor.
4.12. All the information provided by the Investor in the registration process will be kept private and confidential in terms of the Privacy Policy in Clause 9 below and the Non-Disclosure Agreement.
4.13. WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA may terminate the Investor's registration at any time, for any reason, including any improper use of WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA or the Investor's failure to comply with these Terms and Conditions. Such termination will not affect any right to relief to which WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA may be entitled.
4.14. The Investor may cancel its membership at any time, by informing BCS2006TRADING at user@bizco.co.za to deregister their account.
5. APPLICATION TO BE LISTED AS AN ENTREPRENEUR
5.1. WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA provides for the Service of Users as "Entrepreneurs".
5.2. In the event that a User applies to subscribe as an Entrepreneur on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, it will provide all compulsory information online as requested in terms of the electronic Service process.
5.3. In order to apply to become a registered and listed Entrepreneur, the User accepts and agrees to the quotation issued, which has an option to make full payment or partial payments as agreed. By making a partial payment or a deposit the User agrees to settle the balance as set out on the accepted quotation.
5.4. WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will screen and review each application of a User to become a registered Entrepreneur and all Users applying to become Entrepreneurs will not be automatically approved or registered. WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA reserves the right to approve or decline the Services of Users as Entrepreneurs, in its sole discretion.
5.5. All information submitted will be subject to the Privacy Policy.
5.6. WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will respond within a reasonable time to inform the User if the application to register as an Entrepreneur was successful.
5.7. Upon approval of its Service, and receipt of an invoice from BCS2006TRADING, the Entrepreneur agrees to pay the non-refundable Entrepreneur Service Fee in terms of Clause 10 below.
5.8. Payment of the Service Fee does not constitute a guarantee of the success of entrepreneurs. The Entrepreneur acknowledges that the success herein contemplated is entirely speculative and depends upon the ability of the Entrepreneur to successfully present its business plan proposal to the Investor.
5.9. In consideration of the full payment of the Entrepreneur Service Fee, BCS2006TRADING will provide the Entrepreneur Services for the Entrepreneur Service Term.
5.10. BCS2006TRADING will start providing the Entrepreneur Services from the Entrepreneur Service Date.
5.11. The Entrepreneur guarantees that all information provided to BCS2006TRADING is true and correct.
6. OBLIGATIONS OF AN APPROVED ENTREPRENEUR
6.1. After receipt of the Full Entrepreneur Service Fee, will BCS2006TRADING grant the Entrepreneur login access to the Entrepreneur Services on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA.
6.2. The Entrepreneur agrees to pay any agreed Success Fee to BCS2006TRADING, as compensation for the direct or indirect cause of the business transaction between the Investor and the Entrepreneur, resulting from the use of WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, social media platforms, word of mouth, marketing, or any other efforts by WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA.
6.3. The Success Fee will be calculated at 1% (one percent) of the total Investment Sum which the Entrepreneur receives from the Investor, regardless of the fact that the Entrepreneur will receive the Investment Sum in installments from the Investor or not, payment of the whole Success Fee will become due and payable within 7 (seven) working days from date of invoice;
6.4. On receipt of the Investment Sum, will BCS2006TRADING provide the Entrepreneur with an invoice for the Success Fee. The Entrepreneur undertakes to pay the Success Fee within 7 (seven) working days from the date of the invoice.
6.5. Payment to BCS2006TRADING must be paid in terms of Clause 10 below.
6.6. BCS2006TRADING will have the right to constantly monitor the progress and negotiations between the Investor and the Entrepreneur.
6.7. WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA has the right to request proof and verification of the Investment Sum received by the Entrepreneur.
6.8. In the event that the Entrepreneur changes its identity to a company, close corporation, or any other legal vehicle, the User who originally submitted the application for Service as an Entrepreneur will be held liable for payments of any fees in terms of these Terms and Conditions.
6.9. In the event that the Entrepreneur is a partnership, close corporation, company, or any other legal vehicle, the member, partner, director, or owner hereby accept the liability of the fees and acknowledge surety in their personal capacity and on behalf of the legal entity, by accepting these Terms and Conditions.
6.10. The Entrepreneur agrees that WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA may, at its sole discretion, record the success of an Entrepreneur as testimony on the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, other relevant domains, magazines, or any other broadcasting media.
6.11. BCS2006TRADING will arrange the signing of a suitable Non-Disclosure Agreement by an Investor, before presenting the business ideas of an Entrepreneur to such Investor.
6.12. The Entrepreneur will be solely responsible for the currency, legality, accuracy, and compliance of its business idea, proposal, or plan, and will be solely liable for false, misleading, inaccurate, illegal, immoral, indecent, and/or infringing content contained in the business idea, plan or proposal.
6.13. The Entrepreneur acts as an independent contracting party and acknowledges that BCS2006TRADING or WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will not in any way be construed as a party to the Entrepreneur and Investor Agreement.
6.14. The Entrepreneur, by accepting the Terms and Conditions, grants WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA a worldwide, copyright, non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use, distribute, modify, adapt and display the Entrepreneur business idea, proposal, or plan or any other written materials and/or records and/or resources submitted by the Entrepreneur, in any manner or form, and WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA accepts this copyright license.
6.15. The Entrepreneur guarantees that it has the right and sufficient authority to grant WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA the license as contemplated in 6.14 above.
6.16. The Entrepreneur consents to any civil and /or criminal background investigation.
7. TERMINATION OF THE ENTREPRENEUR SERVICES
7.1. The Entrepreneur Services will automatically terminate when the Entrepreneur Service Term expires.
7.2. Upon termination of the Entrepreneur Service Term WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will cease any use of the Entrepreneur's materials referred to in Clause 6.14 above.
7.3. The Entrepreneur and WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA has a right to cancel the Service of the Entrepreneur, by giving the other 20 (twenty) business days written notice of its intention to do so.
7.4. If WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA is the direct or indirect cause of the transaction between the Entrepreneur and Investor WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will be entitled to the Success Fee. Under these circumstances, the Entrepreneur undertakes to pay the Success Fee to BCS2006TRADING even if its Service has been terminated or canceled.
7.5. WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will notify the Entrepreneur 2 (two) calendar months before the termination of the Entrepreneur Service Term.
8. BREACH OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
8.1 In the event that, the Entrepreneur or WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA commits a breach of these Terms and Conditions, and fails to remedy such breach within 7 (seven) working days after receiving written notice from the other party, calling for such a breach to be remedied, the party delivering such notice will be entitled, without prejudice, to any other rights it may have hereunder or in law, to terminate these Terms and Conditions which constitutes an agreement, by written notice to that effect given to the defaulting party.
8.2 The termination of the Terms and Conditions, for whatever reason, will not affect the rights of either the Entrepreneur or BCS2006TRADING:
8.2.1 that may have accrued before the termination of the Terms and Conditions;
8.2.2which specifically or by their nature survives the termination of the Terms and Conditions.
9.1 WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will take all reasonable steps to protect the personal information of Users. For the purpose of this clause, personal information (general and technical information relating to an identifiable, living, natural person, and where it is applicable, an identifiable existing juristic person) is as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Bill ("POPI").
9.2 WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA respects the privacy of Users and will not collect personal data of online visitors unless they provide it to WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA voluntarily. General and technical information is collected either electronically by using cookies or is provided voluntarily by the User. Users may determine cookie use independently through their browser settings.
9.3 Any personal information and data collected is used solely by WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA for purposes of providing the services offered on the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, or otherwise.
9.4 WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA undertakes not to sell, disclose or distribute personal information of Users to any third parties, for free, or for remuneration.
9.5 In the event that the User becomes an approved Entrepreneur, to enable WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA to provide the Entrepreneur Services, the User may be obliged to share and submit additional personal information for use, review, and research purposes.
9.6 The personal information of Entrepreneurs will be kept private by WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA and will only be disclosed to an Investor, in the event that the Entrepreneur is ready to present its business opportunity to interested Investors.
9.7 Upon registration as an Investor, the Investor will share information pertaining to the business activities and interest of the Investor to effect the Investor Services, and the Investor consents to the use of this information for the Investor Services, until such date the Investor is deregistered.
9.8 Subject to the provisions of the Regulation of Interception of Communications Act 70 of 2002 ("RIC"), the User agrees to WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA'S right to intercept, block, filter, read, delete, disclose, and use all communications sent or posted by the User to the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, its staff, and employees.
9.9 The User agrees and acknowledges that the consent provided by the User, of this Clause 9, satisfies the "writing" requirement as detailed in the ECT Act and the RIC Act.
10.1 Payments of the Entrepreneur Service Fee or Success Fee will be made to WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA's designated bank account by way of direct deposit or electronic funds transfer (EFT), after an invoice to this effect, has been received from WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA.
10.2 No payment facilities will be available on the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA and payments must be effected as mentioned in 10.1 above.
10.3 The Entrepreneurs will be notified in the event that the designated bank account details of WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA change.
10.4 Late payment penalties of R100.00 or interest will apply to any late payments, calculated at the current prime lending rates used by First National Bank from time to time.
10.5 WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA is not a VAT vendor and no VAT will apply to amounts indicated for payments in terms of these Terms and Conditions.
10.6 CONSULTATIONS: Bizco Business Consulting, does not charge for a first consultation held on our premises. Should any Bizco Business Consulting consultant or representative be required to consult with a client on the client's premises or any other premises away from the Bizco Business Consulting offices then a standard consultation fee of R650.00 per hour would apply.
11. ALLOWED USE AND LICENSE
11.1 WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA licenses the User to view, download, and print the content of the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, provided that such content is used for personal, educational, and/or non-commercial purposes only.
11.2 Content from the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will not be used or exploited by Users for any commercial and non-private purposes without the prior written consent of WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA.
11.3 WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA reserves the right to claim damages from, and/or institute criminal proceedings against, the User for misuse or infringement of materials published on the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA.
11.4 Apart from bona fide search engine operators and use of the search facility provided on the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, by Users, no person may use or attempt to use any technology or applications (including web crawlers or web spiders) to search or copy content from the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA for any purposes, without the prior written consent of WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA.
11.5 All licenses and/or permissions granted in terms of this Clause 11 are provided on a non-exclusive and non-transferable basis and may be terminated or canceled by WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA at any time without giving reasons therefore.
11.6 The User hereby agrees not to use the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA and services for any purpose that is unlawful, improper, or prohibited by these Terms and Conditions.
11.7 The User agrees that it will not link or frame any page, in whole or in part, in any manner whatsoever, without the prior written consent of WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA.
11.8 The User agrees not to modify, change, or amend the content of the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA'S WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA content in whole or in part, in any manner whatsoever.
11.9 The User guarantees that he/she is older than 18 (eighteen) years.
11.10 The User agrees that it will only use this WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, the information contained thereon, and the online services in respect of the specific purposes for which it is created for.
11.11 In using the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, information, or online services, the User will not:
11.11.1 disrupt or interfere with any other User's enjoyment of such services or materials or any affiliated or linked sites,
11.11.2 upload, post, e-mail or otherwise transmit any viruses or other harmful, disruptive, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, racial, ethnical or destructive files or content;
11.11.3 create a false identity;
11.11.4 use or attempt to use another's account, password, service, or system without authorization from WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA;
11.11.5 access or attempt to access any service or content which the User is not authorized to access;
11.11.6 disrupt or interfere with the security of, or otherwise cause harm to, any system resources, accounts, passwords, servers or networks connected to or accessible through such feature or any affiliated or linked sites;
11.11.7 conduct any surveys, contests, pyramid schemes, chain letters, junk email, spamming, or any other similar activities.
12 HYPERLINKS TO AND FROM THIRD PARTY WEBSITES
12.1 The WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA may produce search results or alternatively link you to other WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZAs on the internet. The aforesaid WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZAs may further contain information that may be viewed as offensive or inappropriate to certain demographics. WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA hereby confirms that any search results produced or links to third-party or external WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA is not under the control of WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, and you hereby acknowledge that WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA is not accountable for the accuracy, copyright compliance, legality, decency, or any other aspect of the aforesaid third party of external WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZAs. Any links to third-party or external WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZAs may not be construed as WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA endorsement of any or all of the aforesaid WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZAs content or as associations with its operators.
12.2 Hyperlinks to the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA from any other source will be directed at the home page of the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA. WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will not be liable, in any manner whatsoever, for any damage, loss, or liability that resulted from the use of content from the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, if such content was accessed through a hyperlink not directed at the home page of the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA. Persons that wish to link to content beyond the home page of the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will do so at their own risk and indemnify WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA against any loss, liability, or damage that may result from the use of content from the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, if such content was accessed through a hyperlink not directed at the home page of the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA.
13 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
13.1 When the User visits the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA and the User completes a web form to request information or when the User sends an e-mail to WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, and does not explicitly request a non-electronic communication medium, the User consents to receive communications from WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA electronically and agrees that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications sent by WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA satisfies any legal requirements, including, but not limited to the requirement that such communications should be "in writing".
13.2 The User acknowledges and accepts that the action to click on specified buttons on certain web forms on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA's sites may constitute an expression of intent or another statement.
14 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
14.1 Save for materials obtained from, or supplied by, Entrepreneurs and Advertisers, all content included on the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, including the photographs, text, graphics, logos, trademarks, buttons, images, icons, databases, and software, are the property of WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA and are protected by South African and international copyright and trademark laws. Furthermore, the compilation (meaning the collection, arrangement, and assembly) of all content on the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA is the exclusive property of the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA and is protected by South African and international copyright laws.
14.2 WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will not be liable for any claim by a third party for copyright or trademark infringement by the Entrepreneur, Investor, or any other third party.
14.3 The User will, other than for his personal and non-commercial use, not store on his computer, or print copies of extracts from this WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, and not, other than for his personal and non-commercial use, mirror or cache information provided via this WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA on his own server or other computer or another storage facility of whatsoever nature; or copy, adapt, modify or re-use the text or graphics from this WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, without prior written permission of WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, unless as per license granted in Clause 6.14 above.
14.4 The Bizco trademarks reflected on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA is the exclusive property of WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA. Unauthorized use of these trademarks is prohibited. Full details of the trademarks as reflected on the South African Trade Marks Register are available upon request.
15 DISCLOSURES REQUIRED BY SECTION 43 OF THE ECT ACT
Access to the services, content, software, and content downloads available from the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA is classified as "electronic transactions" in terms of the ECT Act and therefore Users have the rights detailed in Chapter 7 of the ECT Act and WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA has the duty to disclose the following information:
15.1 The full name and legal status of the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA owner: BCS2006TRADING t/a Bizco Business Consulting.
15.2 Registration Number: 2006/203135/23.
15.3 VAT Registration number: N/A.
15.4 Street address: 674 Conan Street, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 0181.
15.5 Postal address: 674 Conan Street, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 0181.
15.6 Physical address for receipt of legal service: 674 Conan Street, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 0181.
15.7 Telephone Number: +27 (0) 86 123 7775.
15.8 Directors: View directors on WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA.
15.9 The official email address of the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA is info@bizco.co.za.
15.10 Subject to urgent and/or interim relief, all disputes regarding:
15.10.1 access to the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA;
15.10.2 the inability to access the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA;
15.10.3 the services and content available from the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA; or
15.10.4 these Terms and Conditions, will be referred to Clause 18 below.
16 CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS
WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA expressly reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to do any of the following, at any time without prior notice:
16.1 change these Terms and Conditions and the User of the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA can review the most current version of these Terms and Conditions at any time by accessing the "Terms and Conditions" link of the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA. In addition, when using particular WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA information, the User of the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA may be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such services which may be posted from time to time;
16.2 change the content and/or services are available from the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA;
16.3 discontinue any aspect of the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA or service(s) available from the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA; and/or
16.4 change the software and hardware required to access and use the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA.
17 WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA SECURITY
17.1 WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will take all reasonable steps to secure the content and confidential application and business plans submitted to the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, and the information provided by and collected from Users, from unauthorized access and/or disclosure. However, WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA does not make any warranties or representations that content will be 100% safe and secure.
17.2 WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA is under no legal duty to encrypt any content or communications from and to the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA and is also under no legal duty to provide digital authentication of any page on the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA.
17.3 Users may not deliver or attempt to deliver, whether on purpose or negligently, any damaging code, such as computer viruses, to the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA or the server and computer network that support the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA.
17.4 Notwithstanding criminal prosecution, any person who delivers any damaging code to the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, whether on purpose or negligently, will, without any limitation, indemnify and hold WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA harmless against any and all liability, damages, and losses WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA and its partners/affiliates may suffer as a result of such damaging code.
17.5 Users may not develop, distribute, or use any device to breach or overcome the security measures of the WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA and WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA reserves the right to claim damages from any and all persons concerned with a security failure or breach.
18 ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND SEVERABILITY
18.1 These Terms and Conditions (which may be amended from time to time) constitute the entire agreement between WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA and the User and will take precedence over any disclaimers and/or legal notices attached to any communications and/or postings received by WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA from the User.
18.2 Any failure by WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA to exercise or enforce any right or provision will in no way constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
18.3 In the event that any Term and/or Condition detailed herein is found unenforceable or invalid for any reason, such separate term(s) or condition(s) will be severable from the remaining terms and conditions. The remaining terms and conditions will remain enforceable and applicable.
19 INTERNATIONAL USE
WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA at no time makes any representation, whether directly or indirectly, expressly or tacitly that any materials available on this WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA is appropriate for use outside of the Republic of South Africa. Any access to materials on this WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, in any international region where said access is illegal, is strictly prohibited. Those who choose to access this WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA from other locations do so on their own initiative and at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with the relevant local laws.
20 DISPUTES
In the event of a dispute between the User and any third party, WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will not be involved in such a dispute unless WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA may deem it necessary to protect its rights and interests. In the event of a dispute between the User and WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA, the User should address WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA in writing and forward it to the following e-mail address: user@WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA. The administrator will contact the party involved within 48 (forty-eight) hours from receipt of the alleged dispute in an attempt to resolve the matter.
21 GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms and Conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws in force in the Republic of South Africa. The User hereby consents to the jurisdiction of the courts in Johannesburg in respect of any dispute arising in connection with this WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA and which cannot be settled on the basis described above.
22 LEGAL COSTS
WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA will not be liable for costs incurred by Users to obtain professional advice relating to these Terms and Conditions.
LICENSED TO WWW.BIZCO.CO.ZA. ALL OTHER RIGHTS RESERVED. UNAUTHORISED COPYING, USE, AND DISTRIBUTION PROHIBITED.
[bg_faq_end]
Mon – Fri 08h00 – 17h00
309 Brooks Street
Menlo Park, 0081
086 123 7775 (Landline)
082 365 4042 (Mobile)
info@bizco.co.za
12 Months Financial Projections
© 2002 - 2022 | Bizco | Bizco Technologies | Payment Terms | Terms of Use | Contact Us


text:
(function (app) {
	app.collections = app.collections || {};

	app.collections.Users = Backbone.Collection.extend({
		url: '/api/v2/users',
		model: app.models.User
	});
}(window.app = window.app || {}));

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
We Chat To The Safety Word
The Safety Word, comprising of John Rousvanis on (vocals/electric guitar) and Simon Quinn (laptop/keys), exist in an elusive crossroads between delicate euphoric dream pop, dance floor ready synth transmissions and layered textures of warm electronics. They are from Melbourne, Australia.
Hey guys, thanks for chatting to us. It's a pleasure to get to know you better and hear more about your album 'Remixed Vol.4' which dropped yesterday...
So, over the past 7 months due to the pandemic, you've been unable to tour, hence why you've decided to embark on this ambitious remix project. Tell us about it, who have you collaborated with? Simon: It started with one of my favourite live electronic acts Men Imitating Machines asking us if they could remix one of our songs. The resulting track was just so incredible that I thought that it would an inspiring project to do an EP of remixes. I was initially quite anxious about asking some of my favourite local artists to do a remix but I soon discovered that not only were they into it but word was spreading fast and people approaching me. In the end we worked with 33 artists who have either remixed our tracks or collaborated with us. We decided that instead of just releasing it as an album we could spread it out over multiple albums thus allowing the tracks to have a bit of breathing room. Some of the highlights include collaborations with Spectoral, CITY OF STARS, Leipzig Lab, Houg and Sleeplab. On Remixed Vol.4 we had the pleasure of working with artists outside of our own country Australia for the first time. The internet has really opened up the pathways for international collaborations which we are really excited about!
You work across multiple genres - post rock, synthwave, indietronica, downtempo and synth pop - who would you say your inspirations are?
John: Mine would be life, I liked a lot of 80s music and anything with electronic ambience to it, where you can really hear a world or space being made in the music, there is too many to think of at this moment, as music is endless but lately I've been vibing on artists like Satin Jackets, Washed Out and Booseeka. Simon: Yes I love these artists too, in fact one of our absolute favorite things to do is share an organic bottle of red with a charcuterie board and play each other music that inspires us. Some of the music that has been really grabbing me lately is Cubsport, Oscar Key Sung, Bob Moses, Active Child and Crooked Colors. In addition to this lately I have also been really inspired by grooves found in reggaeton and Columbian music. Sometimes it's just the two of you and other times you work with collaborators, on this record. What's your philosophy when it comes to music making with others? John: Usually we make the music ourselves, but if we are collaborating we might have something that we initiate or if another artist has something then we will do what we can to make it the best and purest it can be, for us it really is a beautiful thing to collaborate and allow the songs to take on multiple incarnations which is out of our control. Simon: We love the idea of it just being us as the core duo as it makes releasing music easy. I've been in too many bands where years go by without much music being released as it's too hard to get four people to all agree on a collective sound and the music looses it's purity. Sometime too many chefs can spoil the broth to use a cliché. However we absolutely love to bring in guest collaborators in for special occasions when we feel that they could add something special to the mix. We definitely have a taste for it now! We will often invite guest musicians to join us for select songs when we play live shows.
How did you start 'The Safety Word'? John: I was always originally attracted to Simon as an artist and would see him play in a few different bands, I was always intimidated to ask him to jam, but I got to know him when He mixed and mastered some of my solo music, and at the time I had a semi successful band that was touring around the world so I had the courage to ask him to jam.
Simon: It just started as a side project for both of us as we both had pretty major projects going on but within the first couple of months we both knew that we were onto something pretty special. We spent the first few years refining our sound and working out our dynamic. We have now got it to the point where the music almost writes itself whenever we are together; there are lots of magical moments. What's the first record you each bought? John: My first record was Micheal Jackson Bad, but then I got the Prince Batman album a month or two after that and was spellbound by that album because it just resonated with me so much, Prince did that album by himself and did all the beats arrangements etch which meant you don't really need to be in a band to produce an album. Simon: Nevermind, Nirvana – this album just blew me away. It was a game changer!
John, how long have you been singing for? John: I've been attempting to try and sing for 13 years now, I don't consider myself a singer but I do my bit. And Simon what about your production? Simon: I've been producing for about 15 years, I feel that I have really stepped up my game in the last two though. I am always learning and refining my technique as well as reminding myself that sometimes you have to trust your gut over what you have read in a text book.
The lead single from the album is the magnificent "Undergrowth". Tell us about who's featuring and how you went about writing this one. Simon: This one started as a splurge (which is pretty much just jamming out and idea as quickly as possible in a single session) I'm a HUGE fan of this method and it keeps the art of making music and exciting for me. Of course the finished product has usually been labored over for hours but it's that initial spark of creation, capturing that moment when you first have that rush of a song forming. It's kind of like taming a beast before it devours you. There was something about this particular track that made me think of Benjamin Forestal from the band Sleeplab. I sent him the track and he just really connected with the music and come up with something pretty amazing for it. Because the track had a really cinematic quality to it we brought in our good friend Alexander Taylor to add some of his haunting violin and finally John added some of his signature atmospheric guitar. We also recorded a film clip for this song whilst we were all in lockdown, with each of the contributors recording themselves in their homes and sending me the footage to splice together. Another highlight from the album is synth-wave extraordinaire Zak Vortex's remix of Saw You In A Dream. We can hear 80s influences for sure, right?!
Simon: Yes this track is pretty much as 80s as you can get. So put on your 1986 Nike Dunk, your old Members Only jacket, your Ray-Ban Aviator glasses and get ready to travel at 88mph in a Testarossa 512 TR Ferrari! In fact this remix turned out so well that we are currently doing a second collab with Zak Vortex which will be releasing later in the year. Your logo is interesting, featuring an anchor, crown and an eye. What's the significance of that symbolism? John: That's a secret, for now that's the symbol we use but I wouldn't mind changing the eye to skull and cross bones, it has lots of meaning for us but we might divulge that publicly in the future haha! Simon: Yes we spent quite a bit of time looking symbols and what we wanted the band to represent. It's definitely eye catching and looks awesome on our range of printed t-shirts and hoodies (insert shameless merch plug here – lol) Have you learned anything about yourself and/or others during this ongoing world pandemic? Anything positive? John: Yes I have learnt that the human heart is very resilient and very difficult to break as it always heals, I think the simple things are often the best and not to over complicate things or live in fear. Simon: I think the various lockdowns have allowed people time to slow down and take a look at their life from a different perspective. Usually in this fast paced society there's no time to stop and assess what you really want out of life. I believe that a lot of people have said no to going back to jobs that made them miserable. I think that lots of people have rediscovered their passions from yesteryear and given them time to get acquainted with their soul. Above all it has shown the average joe just how important the arts really are because when your trapped inside music has the power to lift your mood, take you away from the mundane and can even change the way we perceive the world.
Watch video for 'Undergrowth' by The Safety Word x Sleeplab:
www.thesafetyword.com
Stream 'Remixed, Vol.4' on Spotify | Bandcamp
Get To Know: Aztec Flow & Atahan
Back To 'Year Zero' With Elijah Hills
Get To Know: Jupitxr

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
South Africa bids emotional farewell to Winnie Mandela
April 12, 2018 in Regional
[caption id="attachment_21332" align="alignright" width="300"] Thousands of South African ruling Party African National Congress supporters attend a memorial service for the late anti-apartheid stalwart Winnie Madikizela Mandela at Orlando Stadium on April 11, 2018 in Johannesburg.[/caption] SOWETO, South Africa (AFP) — Thousands of mourners flocked yesterday to...
Rowley demotes, fires minister in alleged sex scandal
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Less than 24 hours after he was demoted as a Cabinet minister, the newly appointed minister in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Darryl Smith, has been fired. A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister yesterday said...
Government to pass laws to implement medical cannabis industry
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is planning to go to Parliament by the end of this year to pass laws allowing for the growing, harvesting, processing and selling of medical marijuana. Legislation was recently passed permitting the possession of 15 grammes of ganja and the...
American Airlines Doubling Daily Airlift to Antigua and Barbuda This Winter
Antigua and Barbuda will benefit from an additional daily flight from Miami during the upcoming winter season. The expanded American Airlines service will take effect on December 19, 2018. It will increase the airlift available on the carrier from one to two daily flights. Flights are...
Jamaica remains largest Caribbean supplier of ganja to US
WASHINGTON, DC, USA (CMC) — Four Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries have been named by the United States as major illicit drug-producing countries. In its 2018 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, the State Department noted that the Bahamas, Belize, Haiti and Jamaica were also described as major...


text:
Indonesian Hospital Loses 63 COVID Patients in Oxygen Shortage
Dozens of COVID-19 patients died in Indonesia over the weekend when a hospital in Yogyakarta ran out of oxygen.
The Dr. Sardjito General Hospital tried switching oxygen cylinders during the outage but failed to save 63 of its COVID patients as cities across the country are facing a surge in coronavirus cases.
"The hospital switched to oxygen cylinders, including the 100 cylinders donated by the Yogyakarta regional police. However, all efforts were too late," hospital director Rukmono Siswishanto said in a statement Sunday morning.
Siswishanto said that he had informed multiple authorities including the minister of health that the hospital was due to run out of oxygen on Saturday evening.
The surge of daily new cases in Indonesia has pushed hospitals to build makeshift intensive care units and dedicate new quarantine centers. At least three new cemeteries for those who had COVID-19 have been set up in the capital of Jakarta.
In one neighborhood of Jakarta, residents in need of oxygen line up as early as 6 a.m. to fill tanks for their loved ones.Indonesians, fortunate to have their own oxygen tanks, line up at an oxygen supply station in Tebet, Jakarta, July 4, 2021, after a hospital ran out of supplemental oxygen, asking patients' families to bring their own. (Indra Yoga/VOA-Jakarta)Over the past week, Indonesia has seen its highest number of new cases and deaths from the coronavirus. The country recorded 3,298 deaths over the past week, according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
In India, officials have announced that thousands of residents have been given fake vaccines. Officials say the shots were given in fake vaccine camps set up in several cities, including Mumbai and Kolkata. Officials say six people, so far, have been arrested in connection with the fake shots.
India's health ministry said Sunday that it had recorded more than 43,000 new COVID-19 cases in the previous 24-hour period.
In Iran, officials are shutting down a number of businesses as the Delta variant continues to spread and vaccination rates continue to lag. Barely a third of Iran's population has been vaccinated against the virus.
Meanwhile, Britain, which has fully vaccinated nearly half of its population, is expected to announce an end to mask requirements.
British media reported Sunday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plans for "Freedom Day" on July 19th will scrap legal mask requirements, in addition to fully opening businesses and social interactions currently restricted.
VOA's Indonesian Service contributed to this story. Some information came from the Associated Press and Reuters.
Previous: The Successful Journey of a Flying Car
Next: Researchers Fear Pandemic Inflicting War-Like Mental Health Damage in Australia


Harbor View Senior Assisted Living is nestled on a hill in Banker's Hill overlooking the beautiful San Diego Bay. It's serene, sunny, peaceful. Sometimes people wonder if the physical setting matters when caring for the elderly, especially those individuals with memory care issues. We think so. We think it's one of the many factors that should be addressed in caring for those with cognitive disorders.
HarborView is old world charm meets modern amenities. Backed by a professional, dedicated, and well-trained staff, HarborView Assisted Living specializes in residents suffering from Alzheimer's or other forms of memory loss.
It's important to us that our staff is completely up-to-date on current memory care. We strive to develop and train our staff to understand neither the person nor the behavior is the issue — the issue is the need or feeling that the person is trying to communicate with the behavior. We understand that dementia or Alzheimer's alters how the brain communicates. So we try and learn our residents' communication styles. We pay attention to how they react or act when they are hungry or tired or upset. And then we file those reactions away, and we remember that about each individual resident.
This is what drives our exercise programs, our activities schedule, and our therapy sessions. All of our extracurricular events are planned with our residents' best interests in mind. Memory care is a delicate and important field of learning, and we strive to be at the top of the game at all times.
Our staff are expertly trained, and they continue to attend seminars and workshops that keep them up-to-date on all medical advancements in the field of memory loss and memory care. And because we believe that a lot of different aspects go into memory care, we also have a licensed dietitian who provides healthy, well-balanced meals for our residents.
If you are looking for 24/7 care for yourself or a loved one, we'd love to meet with you and tell you more.


text:
10 Forgotten Ancient Temples That Still Exist Today
Elizabeth S. Anderson March 18, 2015 0
Temples are sacred places of worship. Countless numbers have been built since time immemorial, just as countless numbers have been destroyed and completely forgotten. However, some have lasted for centuries and remain in remarkably good condition today.
10Wat Phra Si Sanphet
Photo credit: Leelaryonkul
Wat Phra Si Sanphet, or the Temple of the Buddha Si Sanphet, was built around the 15th century. Unlike Thailand's other temples, monks were not allowed to live in it. Instead, it was used exclusively for storing royal items and conducting royal ceremonies.
In 1491, King Ramathibodi II added two chedis to the temple to hold the remains of members of his family. Chedis are a vital part of Thailand's temples. They're built after the body of a deceased loved one has been cremated, and the ashes of the dead are usually kept inside.
One of the two chedis built by Ramathibodi II held the ashes of his late father while the other held the ashes of his late brother. Seven years later, he added an assembly hall where the statue of Buddha Phra Si Sanphet was placed. The statue was covered in about 200 kilograms (440 lb) of gold.
It was this statue that later popularized the temple and gave it its name. Unfortunately, the gold covering the statue was looted in 1767 by the invading Burmese army, who also destroyed much of the temple.
9Dwarkadhish Temple
Photo credit: Rohit Gupta
Suvarna Dwarka, a town in ancient Anarta, India, was the capital city of Lord Krishna's kingdom. It's the home of the Dwarkadhish temple, which is regarded as one of the holiest places in the world by Hindus. It is also their most important site for pilgrimages.
Its main idol is an image of Krishna depicted as the god Vishnu, with four arms. It is believed that Krishna is an incarnation of Vishnu. There are also idols of Baldejvi (Krishna's brother) and Pradyumna and Aniruddha (Krishna's son and grandson). There are also several other shrines dedicated to his mother, Shiva, and Vishnu himself.
The temple is an imposing five-story building with 72 pillars and a 78-meter-high (255 ft) temple spire. On top of the temple is a 25-meter (84 ft) flag with images of the Sun and the Moon. The 2,500-year-old temple has two entrances: Its northern entrance is called "Moksha Dwara," which means "Door to Salvation," and its southern entrance is called "Swarga Dwara," which means "Gate to Heaven."
8Wat Tham Suea
Photo credit: kallema
Wat Tham Suea is located in Thailand and was given the name "Tiger Cave Temple" after the tiger's paw prints that line the walls of the limestone cave in which it was built. It's considered a holy site by the Buddhists in Krabi, Thailand.
About 250 monks and nuns presently live in and maintain the temple. Tourists come as much for the temple as for the breathtaking natural beauty of the surrounding forest. Massive banyan trees grow everywhere, and one of these—nicknamed the "Wonderful Tree"—is believed to have the largest root system of any tree in Thailand. Archaeologists have also unearthed idols, beads, pottery, and tools made during the Stone Age in the area around the temple.
Tiger Cave Temple is surrounded by several cells that were built into the caves and cliffs around the main building; these natural dormitories serve as the living quarters for the monks. The temple itself is filled with skulls, skeletons, and explicit paintings. The most extraordinary part of the temple is probably the shrine at its top, but to get there you'll have to trudge up 1,200 steps.
7Wat Tilok Aram
Photo credit: LannaPhoto
Wat Tilam Aram is over 500 years old, and while it comes with a grab bag of interesting historical facts, most of its intrigue comes from its recent history. The temple is believed to have being built by King Tilokanart of the Mengrai dynasty and was deliberately submerged more than 68 years ago during the construction of Phayao Lake.
Recent attempts to drain the water around the temple have been met with resistance because doing so might cause more damage to the temple than anything the water could do. The project could also affect fishing in the area and cause damage to the ecosystem.
The plan was eventually shelved and a floating platform was built over the underwater temple instead. The temple itself has suffered extensive damage, and all that remains of it are four poles, some debris, and a massive concrete wall.
6Pyramid Of The Magician
Photo credit: Rob Young
Uxmal, which means "built thrice," is a destroyed Mayan city in Yucatan, Mexico. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. One of its major landmarks is the "Pyramid of the Magician," which is also called the "House of the Dwarf" because of the belief that it was built by a dwarf who hatched from an egg. According to legend, the dwarf grew into an adult in a day and built the pyramid in a night. In reality, the pyramid was constructed in the sixth century.
Standing an impressive 35 meters (115 ft) tall, the pyramid is the biggest building in Uxmal. It actually contains several temples that were built before the pyramid itself was erected—it wasn't uncommon for the Maya to construct new buildings on top of older ones. Temple IV—one of the temples at the top of the pyramid—has 12 masks hung around its doorway. The masks were originally believed to represent Chac, the god of rain, but this has been disputed.
Another temple at the top, Temple V, was built around A.D. 1000. It might have been inspired by the Governor's Palace, which stood nearby.
5Temple Of The Inscriptions
The Temple of the Inscriptions is another Mayan temple built on top of a pyramid that was erected between A.D. 672 and 682. The 20-meter-tall (66 ft) temple has four pillars decorated with the image of several adults carrying a deformed child who has a snake-like leg with six toes.
The name of the temple was derived from the three tablets inside, which are marked with Mayan glyphs and date as far back as A.D. 692. One is inscribed with the names of early Mayan kings before King Pakal, while another gives information about the life of Pakal himself. They also give information about the future—the year 4772, to be exact. The temple also contains one of the most popular iconographic monuments in Mayan history: the lid of a stone coffin showing Pakal falling into the world below at the time of his death.
The town of Palenque—where the Temple of the Inscriptions stands—was abandoned completely forgotten until 1773, when it was discovered, lost, and discovered again. No one knows its real Mayan name. The name it bears today came from the neighboring village of Santo Domingo de Palenque.
4Asamai Temple
The Hindu population of Afghanistan has been greatly reduced in recent years because of pressure from the Mujahideen and the Taliban, which forced them to flee to India. Within nine years, the numbers of Hindu worshipers in Afghanistan fell from 20,000 families to just 500 families.
Asamai Temple in Kabul is one of the few temples still standing in Afghanistan today. It is named after the Asamai Mountain, or Koh-i-Asamai. The Asamai Mountain itself is named after Asha, the goddess of hope. According to legend, Asha lives at the very top of the mountain. It is believed that the fire in the temple, the Perpetual Light or Akhand Jyoti, has been burning continuously for 4,000 years.
Inside the temple is the Panjshir Ka Jogi stone, which is believed to be hundreds of years old. It is named after a Hindu ascetic who used to meditate in the Panjshir Valley. After being harassed by the local populace, he was forced to turn himself into a stone.
3The Great Plaza Temples
Photo credit: Dennis Jarvis
The Great Plaza is the most important building in Tilak, Guatemala. It is also home to two ancient Mayan temples—Temple I, also called the "Temple of the Great Jaguar," and Temple II, also called the "Temple of the Mask."
The Temple of the Great Jaguar was constructed by Ah Cacao, who was also known as Jasaw Chan K'awiil. Ah Cacao was responsible for bringing Tilak back to its original position of affluence and power after a stagnant period of more than 150 years in which no new buildings were built and no important event was recorded.
Much unlike many other buildings in Tilak, the Great Plaza Temples were built within a short time. Ah Cacao was able to complete the construction of Temple II but left Temple I—which was to be his own final resting place—to be completed by his son. Ancient Maya believed that Temple I was the gateway to the underworld.
When Ah Cacao passed away, his son buried him with pottery, jade, and shells and then built Temple I over his tomb. The burial of Ah Cacao in Temple I was also a break from the norm—according to tradition, the kings of Tilak were usually buried in the North Acropolis.
2Varaha Cave Temple
Photo credit: Baldiri
The Varaha Cave Temple in Mahabalipuram, India was built straight into a mountainside in the seventh century. It's dedicated to Vishnu, and it holds some of the most intricate Hindu rock-cut sculptures in the world. These include highly detailed two-dimensional sculptures of Lakshmi, Durga, and Varaha, the boar-shaped incarnation of Vishnu. The temple's pillars are carved to look like lions, and several panels show Varaha carrying Bhudevi—the goddess of mother Earth—out of the ocean.
There are also sculptures of Vishnu saving the Earth and several others of Durga, Gajalakshmi, and many mythological creations. One shows Durga and Trivikrama killing Mahishasura, a demon with a buffalo head and a human body. Gajalakshmi is also depicted sitting on a lotus while being bathed by elephants.
1Temple Of Dendur
Photo credit: Yair Haklai
The Temple of Dendur is an Egyptian temple presently in New York. It was built in Egypt in 15 B.C. during the reign of Roman emperor Augustus Caesar. The temple was given to the United States in 1965 and is presently displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It honors the goddess Isis and two other gods, Harpocrates and Osiris. It also honors Peteese and Pihor, the sons of a Nubian chief who assisted the Romans during war.
The Temple of Dendur used to sit on the banks of the Nile, close to the Egyptian town of Tutzis. It was removed from its original site along with several other temples to prevent it from being damaged by the rising waters of Lake Nasser. While most of the other temples were simply moved to higher ground, Egypt decided to give the Temple of Dendur to the US as a show of thanks for helping with the temple-moving project. The temple was dismantled into 642 blocks which weighed more than 800 tons in total before being packed into 661 crates and shipped to the US.
Elizabeth is an aspiring writer and blogger. She enjoys reading your comments. You can also email her at [email protected].
10 Ways Belgium Will Change The Way You Drink Beer
10 Fascinating Tales Of How Countries Got Their Names
10 Countries With The Most Landmines
10 Incredible Places Carved From Rock


text:
The Gear Store
Atlantic Canada Marine Industries Hall of Fame
Atlantic Fisherman
ffaw 78 results
FFAW Wants Things its Way on Pricing, Not Transparency
The FFAW has recently been on the bandwagon of transparency in fish price negotiations. "Fairness and transparency," it says. If only it were so simple. The FFAW already has access to production reports from the province, proxies for yield from calculating landed volumes versus production, market reports provided by consultants and international trade media, and export prices from international trade databases. And it wins most of the price negotiations by a price panel appointed ...
On the Waterfront — August 2019
N.L. Company Building OCI Vessel's Production Line Bay Bulls-based C & W Industrial Fabrication and Marine Limited has been sub-contracted to build and install the production line for Ocean Choice International's (OCI) new groundfish vessel. Last November, OCI announced the construction of a state-of-the-art, Arctic-class vessel that is expected to create approximately 70 new, full-time, year-round positions and enable the company to provide its workers at sea the safest possible ...
FISH-NL Needs Immediate Funds or Will Fold
The Federation of Independent Sea Harvesters of Newfoundland and Labrador (FISH-NL) will close by the end of April and abandon a second attempt at certification unless inshore harvesters step up to the plate and pay their dues. "I'll say it again, FISH-NL can do this with you, but we can't do it for you," says Ryan Cleary, President of FISH-NL. "The FISH-NL executive is not prepared to lead a second membership drive that's guaranteed to fail and it will fail without the support of ...
Experimental Redfish Fishery Brings Hope to Gulf of St. Lawrence Harvesters
Along with other species of groundfish, redfish is a species that is making its comeback in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Redfish is a lesser known species, but it meant a lot to our communities in the 80s and 90s for fishermen and plant workers alike. It's also a promising opportunity for fish harvesters like myself who have been badly impacted by the declines in the Northern shrimp fishery. It was the good signs of recruitment that led me to reach out to the FFAW with an idea to prepare ...
More Bad News for Northern Cod Recovery Prospects
Those anticipating a return of a viable commercial Northern cod fishery in the waters off eastern Newfoundland may to have to wait a few more years yet. At a recent technical briefing, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) reported that the 2J3KL cod stock, also known as Northern cod, has continued to decline from 2017 to 2018 and remains in the critical zone. The spawning stock biomass (SSB) has declined from 441,000 tonnes in 2017 to 315,000 tonnes in 2018. The low spawning stock ...
FISH-NL Prepares for Second Membership Drive
Last fall, the Federation of Independent Sea Harvesters of Newfoundland and Labrador (FISH-NL) stated it was not going away anytime soon and it appears to be sticking to those words. The fledgling labour organization made the declaration following the Oct. 1 decision by the NL Labour Relations Board decision to finally dismiss FISH-NL's certification application. At the time, FISH-NL President Ryan Cleary told the CBC that the dismissal was not a blow but "an opportunity." He added ...
Time for Commercial Cod Fishery to be Opened
The fish in the photo I provided have spawned many times causing millions of eggs to be distributed in the ocean leading to perhaps millions of cod like this in the spawning biomass. So, the question needs to be asked once again, why are we still in a cod moratorium? Here are my thoughts on this question and it comes down to poor science. Codfish are back in historical numbers and beyond. The cod biomass has reached its limited food supply and if the regulators want the cod biomass to ...
With the Canadian Lobster Season Over and Maine Ramping Up, Shore Prices Lower than Last Year
There are many things buffeting the lobster market, but as of yet, problems like trade wars, whale interactions and possible gear changes have not had discernable price impacts in either the U.S. or Canada. Instead, lobster prices for both tails, meat and the live market represented a return to a more normal pattern than seen in 2017. The Canadian season, which primarily lasts from May 1 to June 30, saw shore prices lower in both P.E.I./New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The FFAW reports that ...
Labour Relations Board Orders Hearing Into FISH-NL's Application
The Federation of Independent Sea Harvesters of Newfoundland and Labrador (FISH-NL) is not going down without a fight. The upstart labour group recently welcomed a decision by the province's Labour Relations Board to order a hearing into its application for certification. "We're one step closer to a vote," says Ryan Cleary, president of FISH-NL. Glenn Branton, CEO of the Labour Relations Board, wrote a notification in late May to all parties involved in FISH-NL's applicatio...
What is the Definition of an Inshore Fish Harvester?
I write this letter to inform your readers why it's important to define an inshore fish harvester for purposes of a vote by the Labour Relations Board to ultimately decide which union should represent them. Here are three, real-life examples: Two men who hold commercial fishing licenses are on the provincial government's "sunshine list" as having made more than $100,000 in base salary/overtime in 2016 (one alone made more than $130,000), should they also be eligible to vote? ...
Wooden Boat Museum Unveils New Exhibit
A Monster Exhibit: Model of Record Catch to be Unveiled at Yarmouth Shark Scramble
Dalhousie Conducting Oil Spill Research
Under the Surface: Ocean Noise and its Effect on Marine Life
Lobster Council of Canada Marks 10 Years
Jonathan on Yarmouth Lobster Pound Holds Up to a Million Pounds of Live Product
Bk0n@yahoo.com on DFO Revokes Surf Clam Decision, Will Be Reissuing New Expression of Interest
Ben Stacey on DFO Revokes Surf Clam Decision, Will Be Reissuing New Expression of Interest
suz on 2017 Newfoundland and Labrador Recreational Groundfish Fishery Fall Season Opening
denis on 2017 Newfoundland and Labrador Recreational Groundfish Fishery Fall Season Opening
Editor's Notebook
Final Voyages
Fisheries Forum
Meuse Views
Sea Folk
Twine Loft
Tag: ffaw
TriNav Marine Brokerage
TriNav Fisheries Consultants
TriNav Marine Design
Marine Services International (MSI)
Northern Crewing Agency Inc.
Athearn Marine Agency
Archives Select Month July 2019 (34) June 2019 (15) May 2019 (19) April 2019 (18) March 2019 (22) February 2019 (15) January 2019 (2) December 2018 (28) November 2018 (16) October 2018 (18) September 2018 (19) August 2018 (20) July 2018 (21) June 2018 (20) May 2018 (19) April 2018 (22) March 2018 (20) February 2018 (23) January 2018 (22) December 2017 (18) November 2017 (22) October 2017 (19) September 2017 (25) August 2017 (24) July 2017 (19) June 2017 (29) May 2017 (28) April 2017 (32) March 2017 (29) February 2017 (33) January 2017 (22) December 2016 (34) November 2016 (30) October 2016 (19) September 2016 (24) August 2016 (5) July 2016 (48) June 2016 (32) May 2016 (27) April 2016 (29) March 2016 (24) February 2016 (38) January 2016 (28) December 2015 (23) November 2015 (33) October 2015 (34) September 2015 (32) August 2015 (30) July 2015 (56) June 2015 (53) May 2015 (70) April 2015 (60) March 2015 (14) February 2015 (18) January 2015 (17)
© Copyright Navigator 2019


text:
This site requires JavaScript. To ensure you can use all the features please enable it.
We use cookies on this website. By continuing to use this site without changing your cookie settings, you agree that you are happy to accept our privacy policy and cookie policy and for us to access our cookies on your device.
UAE: Dubai metro system due to open in 2009
Record ID: 862324
MetadataFrames
Title: UAE: Dubai metro system due to open in 2009
Summary: (MER-1) DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (MAY 28, 2008) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF METRO BRIDGE VARIOUS OF LABOURERS ON METRO CONSTRUCTION SITE VARIOUS OF LABOURER ON CRANE
Embargoed: 13th June 2008 13:00
Reuters ID: LVA9MAL657N2DNVETTDV7ASAPPO0
Story Text: Dubai's commuters are moving closer to the day when they won't have to deal with the city's infamous gridlock traffic any longer.
Next year, a complex metro system covering 70 kilometres and calling at 47 stations is expected to be complete.
The planned Red and Green lines will together cover most major areas of the city including the International airport, the American University and major shopping malls. The tunnels are almost complete and the train rails are set to be laid.
"This tunnel is now coming to its final stages. The tunnel is completed, what we call the invert concrete finished. We've left these steel bars sticking up, which I'm sure have been a problem for you to walk along, but this is now for the track system. We now bring in a specialist contractor who will lay the track. That is done in a two-stage process. First of all, the rails are welded together into 200 metre long lengths. Then they are supported and aligned absolutely perfectly with adjustments every 500 metres. And then, the plinth is concreted," said project director for Dubai Metro's consultancy, Anthony Burchell.
The Dubai metro is expected to carry 1.2 million passengers per day, 27,000 passengers per hour for each line, and 355 million passengers per year once both lines are fully operational -- relieving the strain on the emirate's road system.
Copyright Holder: REUTERS
Copyright Notice: (c) Copyright Thomson Reuters 2011. Open For Restrictions - http://about.reuters.com/fulllegal.asp
Usage Terms/Restrictions: None
124 Horseferry Road,
London, SW1P 2TX, UK
info@screenocean.com
News History
Screenocean social media
© Copyright Screenocean 2022 | Powered by Imagen
This site is not affiliated with or maintained by Reuters, Thomson Reuters or its affiliated companies (collectively "Thomson Reuters").
ScreenOcean is licensed by Thomson Reuters to distribute and sublicense the video content from the Reuters Archive made available on this site.
"Reuters", "Thomson Reuters" and the Kinesis logo are trademarks of Thomson Reuters and used by ScreenOcean with the permission of Thomson Reuters under the foregoing license.


text:
Hot coffee and a fresh Signal on Feb. 7, 1919
John Boston
What a fascinating device, to have a time machine that actually works. I'd order the deluxe kit, one that comes with a universal translator and Shroud of Mental Fog so I could hypnotize the masses. After all. Wouldn't have to wear a Roman male miniskirt, sans underwear or worse, an itchy grass skirt. Just let me wander in yesteryear in jeans, cowboy boots and comfy sweatshirt with the sleeves cut off, no threatening questions asked by the local rubes. I'd visit Jesus and Shakespeare, ask the man, or woman, who planned Stonehenge: "So whatdya got going on here?"
"It's a bicycle racing track," says the inventor. "Now, all we have to do is invent the bicycle."
Eventually, I'd get around to visiting Newhall on Feb. 7, 1919. A century ago, that's when the very first issue of The Mighty Signal was published. Would that be something? To see the absolute very first page coming off the old-fashioned manual press? They had cars back then. But you know what? The gasoline for them was delivered in 100-gallon oak barrels, sometimes by train, often still aboard a wooden cargo wagon pulled by mules and horses. It wasn't pumped. It was poured from a ladle into a funnel into your gas tank.
That first issue?
It cost a nickel. Nothing costs a nickel today, not even 5 cents.
World War I vet Edward Brown was the first owner/publisher. I know next to nothing about the man, except he died about a year after starting the paper.
So many questions.
What brought him and his wife to Newhall, a dusty little berg of 500 souls? Was newspapering in his blood? It must have been. Unless you're William Randolph Hearst or one of the Chandlers of Los Angeles Times fame, you don't do this to make money. I'd bring others with me to 1919. Signal poohbahs and ordinary grunts, some still with us, some long dead. Randy Wicks, the cartoonist. My pal and current editor (as of press time) Tim Whyte. The Newhalls, Tony and his parents, Ruth and Scott. Rich Varenchik, Mr. Grisly Find Himself, one of the best cops & crimes reporters anywhere in his day. Will Fleet the former publisher. The photographer with that can-do smile, Victor Valencia. After all. Wouldn't do any good to go back and time and have no one to giggle over details at lunch afterward. (Budman's paying).
World War I was the 9/11 of its day — and much larger. Ed Brown was the very first editor of The Signal, and he was wounded in this great conflict that ended in 1918, just three months before Brown founded this newspaper. Brown would die a young man, a little more than a year after starting The Signal.
What was the town — like?
I mean, I know most of the tedious generalized facts. Were people quick to show anger and scorn? Intolerance? Instead of Road Rage, did they have Horse & Buggy Rage? We did have our own chapter of the Ku Klux Klan, so there's that. We certainly weren't so entertainment driven, 24/7 like we are today. Imagine a Santa Clarita Valley where you had to visit a feed store to make a telephone call — and to whom? Hardly anyone had their own phone in the country. There was no TV, no streaming, no computers, no movie theater, although we'd drive or ride a horse down to San Fernando to bring back a few reels of a silent movie to show at the Hap-a-Land Hall, the local dance and party headquarters on Market Street near Main today.
Want to know something weird?
People sang songs in 1919. Out loud.
I was editor of The Signal in 2004 for about 20 minutes. Around then we were named the best community newspaper in America. You know what absolutely fried my hide when I started? We were billed as The Hometown Newspaper. Yet, the copy desk would delight in stuffing local coverage and run a full page on presidential elections — in Albania. A full, fricking, page. I still have a copy of that first Feb. 7, 1919, issue at home. Going over it, I winced. There was a story about rabbits. Not our rabbits. Oregon's rabbits. From The Signal's Redundancy Department of Redundancy:
"Klamath County (Ore.) will pay a bounty of 5 cents on jack rabbits killed in Klamath County."
You'd have to physically separate me from Ed Brown. I'd grab him by the lapels and through gritted teeth ask: "Who — CARES!!!!"
In that first Signal issue, we printed:
• Two Japanese banks were going to open branch offices — in Siberia.
• Dairymen were feeding their cows seaweed — in Sweden.
• South America canceled a machinery order from the U.S.
• Arbuckle was building a new hotel. Arbuckle is in Colusa County in Northern California, smack dab luxuriating in the middle of absolute nowhere both in 1919 and 2019.
• Mrs. Minnie Pimental resigned as postmaster. Of Bridgeport, California.
Presses.
Without a time machine, I'd probably blame Ed's wife, Blanche. She was also the town librarian and from her short stint of about six years with The Signal, she produced prose that was mostly like hearing the Old Testament read in Pig Latin on an old phonograph record at 16 rpm. Major soporific.
World War I had just ended three months earlier in November 1918 and remember Ed Brown was a vet. A relatively young and fatally injured vet on a lingering death bed, probably the victim of mustard gas, according to old-timer Gladys Laney. Much of that first Signal issue was devoted to covering the 9/11 of its day — the first World War. At the time, Brown wrote of the "1,400,000 of our young men, (many of whom) who were killed or died of wounds or illness in this war, we have a great number whose physical ability has been seriously impaired. Add to these the number of our prisoners who came back in such a terrible physical condition as to render them unfit for any sustained effort."
Dear poor Ed. He was writing his own, early obituary, The Signal's first. Who knows? This is just worthless speculation. But perhaps Ed's war experiences were like ours after the Islamic terrorists destroyed the World Trade Center in 2001. Ed Brown wanted to find meaning, closure and, perhaps a healing that would never come.
Notice the poetic and oceanic first sentence of the very first Signal editorial, published Feb. 7, 1919. It is the start of a century-long tradition of official Signal position pieces — sometimes haunting, spot-on, emotional and a mirror to the soul of author and community. Sometimes, they could be mean-spirited, rabble-rousing and of questionable taste and judgment and still — a mirror to the soul of author and community.
Later estimates put World War I as one of the deadliest events in history, with about 37 million civilians and military losing their lives. Of the nearly 5 million Americans who served, about 116,000 died and more died of the great influenza pandemic of 1918 than from combat. That flu bug infected 500 — MILLION — people, about one-third of the world's population then. We were not immune in Santa Clarita. A little story on the first front page of The Signal noted:
"We understand that there will be services in the Presbyterian church next Sunday, the first time for eight weeks, which was also closed on account of the 'Flu.'"
Here is some extreme Signal trivia for you.
Dr. George F. Stevenson visited the old wooden Signal offices a week before the first issue came out. Stevenson had just come from the forgotten mining town of Sterling, near Agua Dulce. There, he gave medical inspections to most in the now long-forgotten mining township, including the children who went to elementary school in a community of about 100. He plopped down $2 for the entire year and became the very first paid Signal subscriber. Surely wish I had a framed picture of the good doctor. (A week or so ago, we stopped delivering his subscription due to non-payment.)
There was a huge lead story about the superstar of silent films, the swashbuckling Douglas Fairbanks Sr. The most famous man in the world brought in 200 actors and crew to film a movie, turning Downtown Newhall into a festive county fair town, complete with 40 prancing horses. They transformed the sleepy little village and, for a moment preserved forever, we were the happy community of Fairpoint. Later, Ed Brown would note that he wished the film crew could have left all the decorations forever.
Dear me, what a Christmas gift that would be, to walk the pleasant February streets of Newhall in 1919, to take that first fresh copy hot off the presses to the Saugus Café, order coffee and breakfast and read The Signal. All six small tabloid pages. Business would go on as usual and the citizens would have no idea of the wonders, inventions, insanity and bedevilments that would transform a community.
I do know this about Ed and Blanche. They were newcomers to the Santa Clarita. But this little community beseechment appeared on that first front page:
"We are strangers here, and if those knowing of items of interest will kindly bring them to this office, it will greatly assist us in makning (sic) our columns more interesting."
If not spelt more accurately…
John Boston earned the Will Rogers Lifetime Achievement Award to go along with 118 other major journalism honors. He's penned tens of thousands of stories, columns, reviews, editorials and features. He is a historian, novelist, author, humorist and, with a career nearing 40 years, the longest-serving and most prolific journalist in Signal history.


text:
NYCity.media » East Village
East Village, New York
10 Reasons to Love New York: Too Many Reasons To Love This City 16:38 | 6.05.22
We were just wondering what exactly appeals to us about New York and why this city just hasn't let us go for so many years: and we think it's not just me!
Easter in New York: The 9 Best Events from the Easter Parade to Great Candy 18:41 | 24.03.22
If you're in New York at Easter, don't miss these activities! Whether big or small, there should be something for everyone here. With the Easter season in New York comes more visitors than usual, but also great events that make Easter in New York even more exciting.
The 10 Most Beautiful Bars in New York: Really Cool and Great Bars from Manhattan to Queens 08:14 | 20.03.22
We love New York for its bar scene: the spectrum ranges from small, inconspicuous bars to design highlights, so there is something for everyone! You can find out here which bars, in our opinion, are the most beautiful in the whole city – they are spread across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.
Transfer From the Airport to New York with Children: Which Airport Transfer is the Best With Children? 16:04 | 9.03.22
Only since we flew to New York as a family with our children did the topic "How do I get from the airport to my destination safely with children" first came up. And it turned out that it is actually not that easy.
Meet the Warming: Stay in New York This Spring and Celebrate Irish History 06:13 | 11.02.22
Springtime in New York is about to begin, so the St. Patrick's Day celebrations will be in full swing across the 5 boroughs and a sea of people in green will be found on Fifth Avenue for the most festive parade of the year. But Irish history in New York goes back further than a parade and a few pints. Take a trip to the Big Apple and celebrate the culture and traditions that the Irish people bring to this cultural melting pot we know as New York.
Real New Yorkers: How Do They Live? 14:51 | 15.01.22
Anyone who moves to New York today in order to settle down in this city must be rich. It used to be different. And they still exist, the original New Yorkers, in their charmingly overcrowded apartments.
8 Tips for Your Winter in New York: Best Experience 17:39 | 19.12.21
For many, winter is the best season to visit New York. Why? Well, because in winter some of the most beautiful events of the year take place.
You Might Become An Accessory To A Crime: These New York Bars Were Illegal, But Now They are Ones of the Best 02:47 | 16.10.21
Alcohol was banned in the United States 100 years ago. That changed the country – just very different than expected. Today speakeasies, the illegal bars from Prohibition, are back in New York nightlife.
The Best Pubs in New York: The Best List 15:45 | 20.09.21
In the United States, New York is the city with the largest number of Irish residents. In several waves of immigration, millions of Irish came to New York, Boston, and other large metropolises on the east coast in order to have a better life in the first phases. After the boom in the Irish industry, New York was a popular destination for second homes.
The Best Low Budget Restaurants in New York: Insider Tips 08:50 | 14.09.21
As a hotspot for foodies, New York offers endless possibilities for delicious food. Low-budget restaurants in New York are a dime a dozen, it's just important to know which ones are really worthwhile.
The 6 Best Food on Foot Tours in New York: Free Entry with the New York Pass 17:33 | 12.09.21
If you're just as foodies, then we recommend the Food on Foot Tours in New York. These are guided tours that take you to the gastronomic insider spots in the city. Whereby the "on foot" is to be taken literally: you walk around the respective district and stop at many small and large spots that are important for the New York locals.
The Best Parks in Manhattan: Where to Look for the Piece of Nature 16:27 | 26.08.21
New York is the city of extremes: huge skyscrapers, surrounded by 2 rivers, right by the sea, and yet there are many green spots. Sometimes very small and with a waterfall-like Paley Park in Midtown or huge like the popular Central Park, the green lung of Manhattan. The best parks in New York including our insider tips on what you should definitely do there and why you have to go there, you can find out here.
7 Great Bookstores in New York: Where to Find Something Interesting 15:59 | 21.08.21
New York is only for fashionistas and lifestyle queens? Not even close! The city that never sleeps also has plenty of hotspots for book guessing. In these seven bookstores, you can indulge your passion for books, lose yourself between the shelves and stacks, and discover the latest niche titles.
The Best Japanese Restaurants in New York: the Piece of Japan in the USA 15:35 | 10.07.21
Are you looking for the best sushi in New York? Then you feel like us, because we love sushi – and, unfortunately, we were disappointed several times in New York. To prevent this from happening to you, here are our recommendations for good Japanese restaurants in New York.
Five Days in New York: How to Successfully Plan Your Time and Spend It With Pleasure 09:57 | 30.06.21
If you are only in New York for two or three days you ask yourself the question: What is really worthwhile and should I just not miss it?
East Village New York; Bowery: So Excitingly and Unconventional 12:07 | 15.06.21
Originally part of the Lower East Side, the East Village in New York developed in the sixties through its multicultural influences into an exciting identity of its own and thus into a separate district in the so-called "Village" of New York City.


text:
Divorce News
Cuts to Legal Aid UK – What is the Real Cost of Them?
December 3, 2014 Katie McCann
Katie McCann
Head of Family Law and in-house counsel at Kuits Solicitors
In an attempt to reduce the legal aid UK bill by £350 million per year, huge cuts came into force on 1 April 2013 under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.
Family law cases were hugely affected and now only those which involve domestic violence, forced marriage or child abduction are funded.
The Ministry of Justice have explained that the cuts to legal aid are for the benefit of the taxpayer 'who ultimately pays for it' however now the changes have bedded in many are not happy. Criticising the government's decision Elfyn Llwyd MP argues, 'It is clear to us that these reforms have everything to do with saving money- yet the cost to society is overwhelming.' Ultimately it seems that any financial savings have been overshadowed by the serious loss to those who would have previously been able to rely on legal aid.
As a result of the cuts many who cannot afford legal representation feel that their only option is to represent themselves.
Commenting on this Court of Appeal judge Dame Elizabeth Gloster admitted that she was 'horrified' by the number of litigants without lawyers. According to Jo Edwards- the chairwoman of Resolution, two thirds of cases in the family courts now involve at least one side who does not have a lawyer.
The National Audit Office estimates that the increased level of litigants in person will cost the government £3.4 million a year due to the fact that cases without legal representatives take 50% longer and therefore clog up the system and cause delays.
Unfortunately the financial repercussions are not the only cause for concern.
The welfare of any child involved in a family law dispute is meant to be the paramount consideration however this is likely to be prejudiced by any delay.
It is not only the children who are involved that may suffer from their parent's lack of legal representation. The individuals representing themselves are also likely to feel the negative effects.
This was highlighted in the case of Re H[1]. When this case came before the court serious concern was raised that the mother- who had speech, hearing and learning difficulties, was without legal representation. It was felt that her human rights were at risk of being violated. The father had legal representation and was also supported by the Local Authority.
By the time the case came to final hearing the mother had legal representation on a pro-bono basis but as was highlighted by the judge, this is nothing like having full representation. The court stated that although the lack of legal aid had not prevented the mother from having physical access to the court, it had certainly prevented her from having intellectual access. The potential for a significant imbalance of power between parties in these type of cases is very clear to see.
The negative repercussions of the legal aid cuts explain why so many people have expressed their disappointment.
Lady Margaret Hodge, the Chairwoman of Public Accounts Committee states, 'The Ministry of Justice is meeting its objective of cutting spending on civil legal aid but is doing this without knowing what the knock on effects might be for people needing advice.'
But the Ministry of Justice do not seem to accept that there is a problem and speaking about the high number of litigants in person they argue, 'A large number of people have always represented themselves in court and we provide information and guidance to help them.'
Speaking ahead of the cuts Lord Neuberger, president of the Supreme Court predicted that the lack of legal aid would lead to people taking the law into their own hands.
He claimed that this would be borne out of frustration and lack of confidence in the system. Equally as problematic is the possibility that some people are simply putting up with unfair arrangements as they feel that they do not have any other option but to suffer in silence.
Taking into consideration the negative effects of the abolition of legal aid, Resolution suggest that the government should fund an initial solicitor's meeting for those who cannot afford it. This would enable separating couples to have their legal options explained to them and may also encourage them to use mediation. However mediation is not suitable for all cases and this highlights why a large number of people will lose out from the legal aid cuts.
The reality of the situation is that although the government may have reduced the legal aid bill by £350 million per year, the detrimental impact of the cuts on society could mean that this is a completely false economy.
As Resolution's Dispute Resolution Week comes to a close, Katie McCann, head of Family at Kuits states, 'The world of family law is in a state of flux following the cuts to legal aid and the fluctuations we have experienced in the economy, hitting the country's pockets hard. However we must continue to do the best that we can for any client that walks through our doors. In family cases alternative dispute resolution should always be considered first before entering the realms of court proceedings and clearly that is the way the profession is being steered. Earlier this week I wrote about the benefits of mediation- if a better way can be found to bring family disputes to a close then we must help clients to find this, but that does not solve the ongoing issue of costs. Alternative dispute resolution is not always cheaper than going to court but in the vast majority of suitable cases, it certainly does offer a less stressful and more empowering path to the resolution of disputes.'
[1] [2014] EWFC B127
Follow Katie McCann on Twitter – @kuits_familylaw
www.kuits.com
Can Family Law Arbitration be The White Knight of a Tricky Divorce ?
Some Quotable Quotes Just for You
A Campaign for Divorce Law Reform is Backed by Leading Lawyers
Divorce Meaning: The Devil's in the "D" Definition
10 Myths about Online Divorce UK …
So many questions have been asked about online divorce, so …
Isle of Man Heterosexual Civil Partnerships not Recognised by UK Law …
The Isle of Man has become the only place in …
Divorce Meaning: The Devil's in the "D" Definition …
I've no shame in confessing, the subject of mathematics and …
Vital Living Together Advice …
"Well it's the same as being married" was a phrase …
Your First Meeting with your Divorce Lawyer …
Getting records together for your new divorce solicitor or mediator …
Family Arbitration – Friend or foe …
So are family law solicitors going to support the education …
How Many Marriages End in Divorce or Separation? …
Counselling charity Relate has carried out nationwide research that has …


Around this piazza there are many historic buildings with rich histories. In the 16th century Giorgio Vasari was commissioned to modify it. The Palazzo dell'Orologio to the north was constructed on the site of tower where a group of noblemen accused of supporting Pisa' s enemies died of starvation, an event which Dantewrote about in his Inferno.
Palazzo dei Cavalieri and the piazza of the same name are named in honour of the religious and military order of Knights of Saint Stephen. Vasari was commissioned to remodel the palazzo and create the Church of Saint Stephen of the Knights. (tel. 050 58 08 14).
Also around the piazza is the Pisan-Gothic Church of Santa Caterina housing Nino Pisano's artwork.
This Pisan-Gothic style church on Lungarno Gambacorti dates back to the 14th century. It was constructed in order to keep a thorn from Jesus' crown. Exteriors and interiors are totally different. The exteriors are intricately ornate with tabernacles and statues while its interiors are not at all. The Gothic Madonnna of the Rose by Andrea and Nino Pisano is a particularly beautiful piece.
The 15th century Torre Guelfa off the church provides lovely views of Pisa after the exhausting but rewarding 200 step climb. For both sights, the tower and the chiesa, there is a combined ticket available.