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Who is Etika?
Daniel Desmond Amofah is known as Etika. He is a YouTube personality. He was the creator of the channel EWNetwork and uploaded videos on trailers, video games, Nintendo news updated and much more.
What is Etika Famous for?
Etika is famous for a YouTuber. In July 2012, he created the YouTube channel EWNetwork. He used to upload live stream videos, discussion videos, and reaction videos. He also posts videos related to Video Games including gaming videos, Nintendo news updates, trailer reactions, and other reaction videos on his YouTube channel. His most viewed video oh his channel was MEWTWO DLC REVEAL !!! His first-time reaction to it!!! MY D**K TURN BOWN VOLUME. The video was uploaded in October 2014. His YouTube channel was shut down in October 2018 for posting pornographic content and other community guidelines violations. Later, he created a new channel, Etika FRFX(Etika fro Real Facts). He has been banned from Twitch after using homophobic slur on his channel. He again posted pornographic content on his YouTube channel. His channel was once again terminated in April 2019.
What Happened to Etika?
Etika is a YouTube personality. He used to upload live stream videos, discussion videos, and reaction videos. He also posts videos related to Video Games including gaming videos, Nintendo news updates, trailer reactions, and other reaction videos on his YouTube channel. His channel was banned twice for posting pornographic content. On June 20, 2019, he posted what many think is a suicide video. The video is simply titled I'm Sorry and in the description. He wrote some trouble things that left fans worried he might be thinking about taking his own life.
Police investigating the disappearance of YouTuber Etika has confirmed that they have found his body. The New York Police Department responded to an emergency call at 6:18 pm reporting a body in the water, and police confirmed that the male was pronounced dead on the scene. Later the New York Police Department said on Twitter: We regret to inform that Desmond Amofah aka Etika has been found deceased.
Where did Etika Grow Up?
Etika was born on May 12, 1990, in Brooklyn, New York. He holds American nationality and belongs to Afro-American ethnicity. His birth sign is Taurus. There is no information about his educational background.
Who are Etika's Family?
Etika was born to a father named Owuraku Amofah and mother named is unknown. His father is a politician in Ghana. He had a brother who has already passed away.
What is Etika Body Features?
Etika height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73m) tall and body weight of 62 kg. His body measurements are 40-32-34 inches. He has black hair as well as black eyes. His shoe size is 9 (US).
Who is Etika Dating?
Etika had a girlfriend named Christine. On February 3, 2017, they announced that they had broken up. He might be single at present. There is no information about his relationship status has surfaced at present.
How much is Etika's Net Worth?
Etika is a YouTuber personality. His major income comes from his channel. There is no information about his net worth and salary.


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ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Pakistan choose their 12 man squad for India game
Junaid Khan will miss out against India tomorrow
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Modified 03 Jun 2017, 22:46 IST
Junaid Khan will not play against India despite making strong statements about dismissing Virat Kohli.
In a pre-match press conference in Birmingham earlier today, Pakistan's captain Sarfraz Ahmed and coach Mickey Arthur spoke about the 12-man squad that is set to take on India in Pakistan's big opening match of the Champions Trophy 2017.
When asked whether Junaid Khan would play a key role against India tomorrow, Arthur replied, "No, to be brutally honest. We've made a squad of twelve people for tomorrow. Junaid Khan, (Haris) Sohail and Fakhar (Zaman) will miss out."
The former Australian coach also said that the captain-coach relationship requires a special kind of understanding. Talking about the alleged rift between Virat Kohli and Anil Kumble, he said: "We don't know what's going on (there). That is India's problem, to be honest. The relationship between a caption and a coach is almost like a marriage. You need to be on the same page all the time. If you are on the same page, you get the correct decisions and give clarity to your team."
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Khan, who has been axed for the game against India, had made bold statements about troubling Kohli with his bowling a couple of weeks back. He had said that he has dismissed the Indian skipper three out of the four times they faced off against each other.
He also indicated that since he managed to get the better of Kohli in Asia, it would be relatively easier for him to trouble the 28-year-old on English soil.
Ahmed, while talking about the exclusion of Khan, said that the pacer was left out in order to get the perfect combination against the defending champions. He also assured that his team have plans in place for the Indian skipper and hopes that the men under him would execute the same.
However, he was quick to add that Kohli is a good batsman and the best player India have right now. He believes that getting him out early would put additional pressure on the rest of the Indian batting line-up.
Also read: 5 times Virat Kohli owned the Pakistan bowling attack
It would be interesting to see which one of the 12 short-listed men will miss out tomorrow. The team have an intriguing combination of raw talent and seasoned veterans, and Pakistan's chances tomorrow will depend on how Ahmed rallies these men.
India, on the other hand, have a problem of plenty. Kohli, in his press conference, stated that choosing amongst the bowlers who have performed brilliantly is his biggest headache.
Also read: Virat Kohli hints at Hardik Pandya's inclusion in the playing XI
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Dropping Khan after his strong statements is a bold move from the Pakistan team management. Considering their comments about having plans in place for Kohli, it looks like they have found an effective strategy other than the pacer Junaid's swing.
The match will surely feature a wide-range of strategies that will be put in place by both the captains. Strategies that will be on display right from the toss which would be crucial, to say the least.
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The economy as a whole was also cited among those surveyed, with 72% saying they were concerned about America's fiscal health.
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Q: Need help to find the issue in query and optimize it Using the below query in DB2 to fetch the records. If no record is found then trying to have default value in that column. But things are not working as expected. There's definitely some issue with query and also need to optimize it. Expecting some help/suggestions/ positive criticism.
Query:
SELECT DISTINCT(t1.col1),t1.col2,t1.col3,t1.col4,t1.col5
CASE
WHEN t1.col1 = '' THEN 'AA99' ELSE t1.col1 END AS col1
WHEN t1.col2 = '' THEN 'AA99' ELSE t1.col2 END AS col2
FROM TABLE1 t1
INNER JOIN TABLE2 t2
ON (t1.col1 = t2.col1 AND t1.col2 = t2.col2 AND t1.col3 = t2.col3
INNER JOIN TABLE3 t3
ON (t1.col2 = t3.col2)
INNER JOIN TABLE4 t4
ON (t1.col1 = t4.col1 AND t1.col3 = t4.col3)
WHERE (((t1.col1 <> 'NA' OR t1.col1 IS NOT NULL) AND (t2.col1 <> 'NA' OR t2.col1 IS NOT NULL))
AND ((t1.col2 <> 'NA' OR t1.col2 IS NOT NULL) AND (t2.col2 <> 'NA' OR t2.col2 IS NOT NULL))
GROUP BY t1.col1,t1.col2 ;

Error:
1) [Code: -104, SQL State: 42601]  An unexpected token "WHEN" was found following ".col1
CASE
".  Expected tokens may include:  "INTO".. SQLCODE=-104, SQLSTATE=42601, DRIVER=4.22.29
2) [Code: -727, SQL State: 56098]  An error occurred during implicit system action type "2". Information returned for the error includes SQLCODE "-104", SQLSTATE "42601" and message tokens "WHEN|.col1
CASE
|INTO".. SQLCODE=-727, SQLSTATE=56098, DRIVER=4.22.29
3) Group By is also not working

Update_1:
As suggested tried the below:
SELECT DISTINCT (t1.col1),t1.col2,t1.col3,t1.col4,t1.col5,
CASE
    WHEN t1.col1 = '' THEN 'AA99'
    ELSE t1.col1
END AS newcol1,
CASE
    WHEN t1.col2 = '' THEN 'AA99'
    ELSE t1.col2
END AS newcol2
FROM TABLE1 t1
INNER JOIN TABLE2 t2
ON (t1.col1 = t2.col1 AND t1.col2 = t2.col2 AND t1.col3 = t2.col3
INNER JOIN TABLE3 t3
ON (t1.col2 = t3.col2)
INNER JOIN TABLE4 t4
ON (t1.col1 = t4.col1 AND t1.col3 = t4.col3)
WHERE (((t1.col1 <> 'NA' OR t1.col1 IS NOT NULL) AND (t2.col1 <> 'NA' OR t2.col1 IS NOT NULL))
AND ((t1.col2 <> 'NA' OR t1.col2 IS NOT NULL) AND (t2.col2 <> 'NA' OR t2.col2 IS NOT NULL))
GROUP BY newcol1,newcol2;

Error:
1) [Code: -206, SQL State: 42703]  "newcol1" is not valid in the context where it is used.. SQLCODE=-206, SQLSTATE=42703, DRIVER=4.22.29
2) [Code: -727, SQL State: 56098]  An error occurred during implicit system action type "2". Information returned for the error includes SQLCODE "-206", SQLSTATE "42703" and message tokens "newcol1".. SQLCODE=-727, SQLSTATE=56098, DRIVER=4.22.29

Its embarrassing but not getting what silly thing I am doing here.

A: You are missing the CASE part of your second case-when statement. Also, you are selecting col1 and col2, then selecting them again with your case-when statement using an alias, which could explain the group by issues.  Try this version:
SELECT DISTINCT
t1.col1,
t1.col2,
t1.col3,
t1.col4,
t1.col5,
CASE
    WHEN t1.col1 = '' THEN 'AA99'
    ELSE t1.col1
END AS column1,
CASE
    WHEN t1.col2 = '' THEN 'AA99'
    ELSE t1.col2
END AS column2
FROM TABLE1 t1
INNER JOIN TABLE2 t2
ON (t1.col1 = t2.col1 AND t1.col2 = t2.col2 AND t1.col3 = t2.col3
INNER JOIN TABLE3 t3
ON (t1.col2 = t3.col2)
INNER JOIN TABLE4 t4
ON (t1.col1 = t4.col1 AND t1.col3 = t4.col3)
WHERE (((t1.col1 <> 'NA' OR t1.col1 IS NOT NULL) AND (t2.col1 <> 'NA' OR t2.col1 IS NOT NULL))
AND ((t1.col2 <> 'NA' OR t1.col2 IS NOT NULL) AND (t2.col2 <> 'NA' OR t2.col2 IS NOT NULL))
GROUP BY column1,column2 ;

A: If you use IBM Data Studio, it will highlight where your syntax error starts. That makes it much easier to write syntactically correct SQL such as this
SELECT  DISTINCT
        t1.col1,t1.col2,t1.col3,t1.col4,t1.col5
,       CASE WHEN t1.col1 = '' THEN 'AA99' ELSE t1.col1 END AS col1
,       CASE WHEN t1.col2 = '' THEN 'AA99' ELSE t1.col2 END AS col2
FROM TABLE1 t1
INNER JOIN TABLE2 t2
ON (t1.col1 = t2.col1 AND t1.col2 = t2.col2 AND t1.col3 = t2.col3)
INNER JOIN TABLE3 t3
ON (t1.col2 = t3.col2)
INNER JOIN TABLE4 t4
ON (t1.col1 = t4.col1 AND t1.col3 = t4.col3)
WHERE ((t1.col1 <> 'NA' OR t1.col1 IS NOT NULL) AND (t2.col1 <> 'NA' OR t2.col1 IS NOT NULL))
AND   ((t1.col2 <> 'NA' OR t1.col2 IS NOT NULL) AND (t2.col2 <> 'NA' OR t2.col2 IS NOT NULL))
GROUP BY t1.col1,t1.col2 ;

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All of us in the music community have experienced major changes to our routines as a result of the pandemic. But hardship is only half the story of 2020. We've also seen our community find innovative ways to connect with fans, and help us process what we are all going through with their music.
We've put together some resources that we hope will help you stay healthy, creative, connected and financially stable until we can all have in-person jam sessions again. Thank you for your music - the world needs it now, more than ever.
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Updated 3/12/21
Here's What the American Rescue Plan Act Means for Music Creators
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, providing financial relief and other benefits for many Americans, including music creators. To help ASCAP members navigate the new COVID-19 relief measures, we outlined the key provisions for music creators below.
Be an ASCAP Citizen.
Your music has the power to change the world, and so does your vote. Join the ASCAP Citizen campaign to make sure you're exercising your right to be heard in our democracy, and help encourage others to do the same.
ASCAP and Other Music Industry Leaders Unite Again to Ask Congress to Provide Relief from Toll of Pandemic
As part of a united music community effort, ASCAP joined other music industry leaders in sending a letter urging Congress to pass legislation to provide additional relief for music creators and live-music venues.
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ASCAP Joins 20 US Music Industry Leaders in a Letter Asking Congress to Support the RESTART Act
ASCAP joined 20 US music industry leaders in a letter asking Congress to support the RESTART Act because independent music venues are vital to songwriters' livelihoods, and they need help to survive.
ASCAP Calls on Congress to Stand With Songwriters Who Need Access to Critical Benefits in the Next Stimulus Package
ASCAP joined other US music industry leaders in a letter urging Congress to ensure that critical benefits like unemployment insurance, disaster loans and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans are extended to self-employed individuals and small businesses in the next government stimulus package.
Wellness During the PANDEMIC
This is a good time to focus on you. Here are free services from our Wellness Benefits partners to support mental health, mindfulness, exercise and nutrition. More wellness resources can be found at www.ascap.com/wellness
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At this year's ASCAP Experience we invited Taylor Bennett, an artist and entrepreneur, Dr. Delverlon Hall, a psychotherapist and Kosine, a music producer and actor to discuss the challenges music makers face when it comes to mental health.
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ASCAP has partnered with MusiCares to offer free cyber support groups for music creators, every week on Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up by emailing the facilitator.
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We've created a memorial page for our beloved ASCAP family members that we have lost during this pandemic.
May their legacies live on through the music they've left us.
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The whole music industry is feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing for an uncertain future. We know you're probably wondering about how all of this will affect your ASCAP royalties. So we've assembled this FAQ to answer your most frequently asked questions.
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We know the last thing you need to worry about right now is your ASCAP royalties. Here are a few things to do to ensure you keep your ASCAP money flowing:
Sign up for direct deposit
We want to make sure your royalties can get to you quickly in these difficult times. Sign up for Direct Deposit to have your royalties deposited in your bank account as soon as they're available.
Log into your Member Access account
Click "Payment Information," under the Profile section of the left-hand navigation bar
Click the "Add +" icon at the top right-hand corner and add your direct deposit details
Make sure we can reach you with any important updates about your account and royalties. Log into Member Access and update your mailing and email address with us. It can make a big impact.
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Click "Works" in your Member Access navigation bar
Click "Register a Work" button at the top right
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ASCAP contributed to a special fund, as part of the MusiCares® COVID-19 Relief Fund, to support our music creators who are affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Our contribution was focused on helping the ASCAP family of songwriters, composers and lyricists. We've also partnered with MusiCares on free, weekly cyber support groups for music creators.
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These are tough times for music creators, especially those of us who rely on live gigs and in-person sessions for our income. Here are some organizations offering emergency financial assistance to help out.
American Federation of Musicians has a resource page with information on unemployment benefits. Several local chapters have relief funds and assistance programs for their members, including AFM Local 47 (Los Angeles), AFM Local 802 (New York) and AFM Local 257 (Nashville).
American Guild of Musical Artists is encouraging members in good standing to apply for financial assistance through the AGMA Relief Fund. Grants are awarded on a case-by-case basis, based on need.
Artist Relief is an emergency, non-restricted emergency relief fund, set up by a coalition of national arts grantmakers, that will grant $5,000 to individual artists facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis.
The Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund is intended to help those who self-identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), are pursuing careers as artists or arts administrators, and whose income has been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you fit this description, apply for an emergency grant in the amount of $200 per person.
Bandzoogle put together a helpful article about how musicians can ask fans for support during coronavirus pandemic. (PS: If you're thinking about getting your website in order during quarantine, ASCAP members get a 6-month free trial to use Bandzoogle - plus 15% off membership - where you can sell music, take direct donations and pledges for crowdfunding, and create monthly fan subscriptions from their website, all commission-free)
The City of Los Angeles has established the LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund, open to micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses and non-profits located in Los Angeles County. Their fifth round of funding is accepting applications as of October 5. In addition, if you operate a small business in LA you may be eligible for a loan through the city's Small Business Loan Program.
Country Music Association set up a resource center geared toward the country music community, with sections dedicated to financial relief, government resources, advocacy and more.
The Creative Community Fund - spearheaded by Winston House and IGAF - directly pairs people in the music industry who need financial help due to COVID-19 with people who can help. Apply for help (or TO help) at the Winston House website.
Equal Sound (a group that "strives to introduce listeners to new music by breaking down the traditional confines of musical genres") has set up a relief fund for musicians who have lost income due to a canceled gig as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
FindHelp is a search engine to find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced-cost programs in your area, including new programs for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gospel Music Association has raised $150,000 for those in need. Artists and touring professionals within the Christian/Gospel Music Industry are invited to apply.
The Foundation for Contemporary Arts has created a temporary fund to meet the needs of experimental artists who have been impacted by the economic fallout from postponed or canceled performances and exhibitions. Applications are currently being accepted through November 30, 2020.
The International Bluegrass Music Association has set aside up to $150,000 of current assets to assist eligible professional bluegrass music applicants who have been impacted by COVID-19, with awards up to $500 per application. Apply online for assistance through the Bluegrass Trust Fund.
The Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation program provides financial assistance to self-employed individuals who were left out of the federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program due to technically qualifying for traditional state unemployment. If you earn money both through traditional W2 employment and also through self-employment, you may be eligible to MEUC funds through your state's employment agency. Visit mixedincome.org for more info.
Nonprofit Lawyers for the Arts organizations in California, New York and Tennessee are providing free legal services to help music creators and industry professionals figure out the resources available to them. Contact the org. closest to you for help navigating financial assistance paperwork, unemployment insurance, labor questions, small business relief, performance cancellation disputes, or anything else related to the epidemic. Billboard has more info.
The Jazz Foundation is accepting applications for financial support to jazz musicians in need, through its COVID-19 Musicians' Emergency Fund.
The non-profit Music Health Alliance offers guidance and resources for music creators looking for healthcare. They also offer grants for financially vulnerable music professionals directly impacted by the COVID-19 virus, and the recent tornadoes.
The Newport Festivals Foundation is accepting applications for grants through the Newport Festivals Musician Relief Fund. The focus and priority is musicians who have played the Newport Jazz or Folk Festivals and others in the Rhode Island music community.
New York City set up its ACCESS NYC portal to help NYC residents determine their eligibility for more than 30 economic programs and benefits. NYC is also accepting grants for its Small Business Continuity Loan Program, for businesses with under 100 employees that can demonstrate a financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Paul, Weiss has put together a Coronavirus Relief Center as a clearinghouse of the most up-to-date information about city, state, federal and nonprofit resources available to those contending with COVID-19 economic impacts.
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has launched musiccovidrelief.com in partnership with dozens of US music industry organizations. The site provides info on receiving unemployment benefits, small business loans/advances, and potential grants from the NEA, plus a comprehensive list of resources from its partner organizations.
Songwriters of North America (SONA), supported by Sony Music Publishing, has launched The Songwriter Fund to help songwriters and composers impacted by the pandemic. If you are affiliated with a PRO, over 18 years old and have two years of experience working as a professional writer/composer in the US, you can apply for a $1000 emergency grant. A second round of applications opens April 28.
Sound Royalties published an article about factors to consider before you try selling your music catalog during the pandemic.
Sweet Relief is taking applications for its COVID-19 Fund. The fund is intended for musicians and music industry workers affected by the coronavirus. Money raised will go towards medical expenses, lodging, clothing, food and other vital living expenses to those impacted due to sickness or loss of work.
The Texas Music Office is updating a list of relief programs available to Texas music creators. There are programs specific to Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and more.
The US Small Business Administration has a guidance & loan assistance page dedicated to helping small business owners impacted by the coronavirus epidemic.
Billboard has compiled a state-by-state resource guide for music professionals impacted by the coronavirus crisis, including many financial relief funds.
Social distancing doesn't have to be lonely. Connect with music creators online, attend virtual events and get inspired to keep on creating.
(Updated on 11/17/20)
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import java.util.prefs.Preferences;

import Systems.AutoDriveAssembly;
import Systems.NavXSensor;

public class TurnPIDAction extends Action {

	private double angleToTurn = 0.0;
	private double speedToTurn = 0.3;
	private boolean resetGyro = true;

	public TurnPIDAction(double angleToTurn, double speed, boolean resetGyro)
	{
		this.name = "<Turn Action>";
		this.angleToTurn = angleToTurn;  // absolute heading to use if not resetting gyro
		this.speedToTurn = speed;
		this.resetGyro = resetGyro;

		AutoDriveAssembly.initialize();
	}

	public TurnPIDAction(String name, double angleToTurn, double speed, boolean resetGyro)
	{
		this.name =  name;
		this.angleToTurn = angleToTurn; // absolute heading to use if not resetting gyro
		this.speedToTurn = speed;
		this.resetGyro = resetGyro;

		AutoDriveAssembly.initialize();
	}

	// action entry
	public void initialize() {

		// if we're not resetting the gyro, we'll want to see what angle it is to start
		if (resetGyro)
			NavXSensor.reset();

		// initialize motor assembly for auto
		AutoDriveAssembly.autoPidTurnStart(angleToTurn, speedToTurn);

		super.initialize();
	}

	// called periodically
	public void process()  {

		AutoDriveAssembly.autoPidTurnProcess();

		super.process();
	}

	// action cleanup and exit
	public void cleanup() {
		// do some drivey cleanup

		AutoDriveAssembly.autoPidTurnStop();

		// cleanup base class
		super.cleanup();
	}

	public void persistWrite(int counter, Preferences prefs) {

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		actionPrefs.putDouble("angleToTurn",this.angleToTurn);
		actionPrefs.putDouble("speedToTurn",this.speedToTurn);
	}

}

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and Falling, Fly by Skyler White
and Falling, Fly
by Skyler White
Olivia is Damned; a vampiric fallen angel of desire, she feeds off the living seeing herself only as they see her in their lust, longing to know what she really looks like and who she really is. Dominic is Cursed, a brilliant neuroscientist working to discover a way to erase memories so that he can rid himself of his deep, dark secret: memories of centuries of past lives and loves that he shouldn't have, shouldn't be able to remember.
When both find themselves drawn to Ireland, to the underground L'Otel Matthilide, the Hotel of the Damned, their worlds collide. Will these two desperately lonely, searching beings complete each others worlds, or tear them apart?
I know what you're thinking: there is a glut of vampire books out there, and fallen angels are closing in fast. And you're right. There certainly are. But and Falling, Fly is a different take; it really is its own thing. With a touch of the eroticism that marks the adult vamp books, a basis in mythology and religion, a whiff of steampunk, and a heavy smattering of literary allusions, AFF stands apart as a bit of a thinking-persons vampire book. But let's be honest: you'd still read it even if it weren't. We as a culture are obsessed with the vampire mythos. And with the angel mythos, for that matter (and we especially like our angels fallen).
So let's just get to it, shall we?
There were things I loved and things I didn't, but the good outweighed the bad.
Characters: Dominic and Olivia are fascinating, completely able to carry the story. They both live on the fringes of their worlds. Unlike her sisters, Olivia is tired of being what she is. She wants more from life* and she's taking steps to get it. But it's one of those situations where you can't force it, but you can't help but force it, and that is interesting and relatable to read. She's so strong, but so desperately lonely, and even though she feeds off people and is sort of dark, you can't help but feel for her. It is lovely watching her come awake to the world and begin shedding her hard shell. All she wants is a new beginning. Dominic is brilliant and haunted, and capable of such amazing love, but he's terrified to let it in because he has memories of lifetimes worth of love dying and dying and dying. His position is heartbreaking, and all he wants is an end. When these two come together, it's lovely to see, and Skyler White wisely doesn't make it easy. I don't want to give anything away, but she uses cosmic irony to great effect in this story, of which I am a fan.
The side characters are interesting, too, and flesh out the story nicely. As a reader, you can see things that the characters don't, and you can watch the pieces fall into place, for good or ill, while the characters blithely play their parts. It adds a nice layer of tension, and the characters don't seem obtuse to not see what's coming.**
World: Another thing I really liked was the world building. White did extensive research, and it shows. The world is believable even when unbelievable, if that makes sense. Even within L'Otel Matthilide, where all the things that shouldn't exist but do come for a holiday, everything is grounded in reality enough that it rings true. The hotel itself is a fascinating mix of old-world Europe and new-world punkishness, trimmed in steampunk and steeped in all Ireland has to offer. I could visualize it just enough that it was present and fascinating but still enough of a mystery that I wanted to see it for myself.
Romance: It's there. Olivia is a fallen angel of desire, after all, and Dominic is a brainy beefcake. There's a good balance of chemistry and passion, and reluctance and leeriness. The two are combustible in a very nice way. There's a nice edgy eroticism to the story, too, that adds a nice element.
Language: White's writing is often very lyrical and poetic, and sprinkled with allusions, as I said. Here is where the bad(ish) comes in. Though I did like this for the most part, there is some trouble in having a very poetical style in a prose piece. Some things just don't work outside of stanzas, and that was occasionally the case here. Sometimes the poetic style was lovely and visual and striking. But there were times, too, when the poetic phrasing just felt off or confusing or clunky. Sometimes, when trying to turn a beautiful phrase, the meaning was lost and I had to read a few passages over a few times before I got the heart of it. I think some of this might just be the result of this being White's debut. But for the most part, this wasn't much of an issue, and it became less so as the story went on, but I anticipate some readers have trouble with it, especially as some struggle with poetry and poetic phrasing in general. Same goes with the allusions. Though I caught a ton of them and didn't have much trouble, I am sure there are going to be people (those who hate with a fiery passion the game Trivial Pursuit) who just don't get the references and perhaps get a little lost. This isn't necessarily an issue; if you're not the type to like poetry and/or allusions, you probably wouldn't read this one. I just thought it bore mentioning, as people want to know these things going in. (<-- and I suppose while I'm on the topic of advanced warning, if you don't like sexually charged stories***, you may want to skip this one.)
* I use the term loosely, of course.
** Not that all readers will, either. White does make you work for some things, and I don't think this is necessarily a bad thing.
*** Quick test: how do you feel about the word 'cock'? If you just cringed, skip this. If you sat up straighter and said 'where?' go out and grab a copy.
In stores as of today!
I love Nikki @ Bookizzle's review, who described it as being "kind of like falling down the rabbit hole...The book falls outside of the mainstream and is, in essence, a tale about desire vs. love, and the differences between." Well said, Nikki.
Skyler White has super cool hair:
Check out Skyler's website for some neato things.
Book trailer, yo:
disclosure: I received this book for review
Lol, I loved the quick test! I didn't exactly say "where?" but I did grin, so I think I may possibly like this book. Ha! Though I am one of those simple minded people who doesn't get poetry until it's explained - and then falls in love with it. I may give this book a go, the premise is great, and it could be good to give my brain a workout. Cheers for the awesome review, Misty!
Amanda Leigh March 2, 2010 at 5:31 PM
Thanks for the great review! This is a book I'm going to have to check out.
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We had a first in June: Packers were charging producers and feeders to get rid of pelts. The U.S. pelt market had fallen so low that it was not worth the packers' time to salt and market some pelts. Apparently it was also not worth the processing and storage costs to stock pelts until the market improved.
Adrian Knox, director of sheepskin exporter and processor Knox International, commented that the pelt market can be characterized by the "perfect storm": some Chinese tanneries have closed due to pollution controls, Russia had a mild winter – lowering the demand for lambskin coats – the Russian rouble strengthened and political unrest in the Ukraine, (The Weekly Times, 4/16/14). Mr. Knox added that if demand didn't rise by June, prices could continue their downward slump – to levels not seen since 1992/93 (The Weekly Times, 4/16/14).
Prices did continue to fall, so much so that by mid-June U.S. packers were charging producers $1 per piece to get rid of some lower-quality pelts. Other pelts were worth nothing.
The U.S. is primarily dependent upon the international export market for its pelt sales and thus vulnerable to reduced international demand and exposed to weakening international pelt prices.
U.S. pelt prices dropped an average 47 percent monthly in June to average $3.04 per piece. Fall Clips pelts averaged $4.25 per pelt in June, down 45 percent monthly and 68 percent lower year-on-year. No. 1 pelts averaged $3.56 per piece, down 42 percent monthly and down 65 percent from a year ago.
In 2013 Fall Clips averaged $12.64 and No. 1s were $10.04 per piece, by comparison.
U.S. pelt quality was also at issue this spring. U.S. suffered from a good supply of pelts that were particularly short, No. 3s and No. 4s (less than 3/8 of an inch of wool). Perhaps this was the sacrifice of timely marketings this spring, lambs in feedlots didn't have to grow longer pelts. By mid-June the shorter pelts were of distinctly inferior quality and packers charged producers a $1 to dispose the pelts with some paying zero credit.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) explained that average to lower quality pelts were in large supply and in low demand. Pelt credits given to producers thus continued to fall in June and "struggled to find support," (USDA/AMS, 6/13/14).
In early July, Meat & Livestock Australia reported, "sheep skin rates remained mostly stable, particularly for those carrying more length, while demand is reportedly still quite subdued for shorter length sheep skin categories," (7/4/14).
Another factor that didn't help the U.S. pelt market is anecdotal evidence that Australian pelts are more competitive on international markets.
Weaker pelt prices are particularly painful for some producers because sometimes the pelt is the only profit received on a lamb sale.
This June the pelt value amounted to a mere 2 percent of a lamb's value compared to 6 percent a year ago.
In June, feeder lamb prices in direct trade averaged $133 per cwt., 16 percent lower monthly and 37 percent higher year-on-year. At $133 per cwt., June's average was still 1 percent higher than its 5-year average for the month. However, June's market was set by only one trade of 6,100 head out of Oregon with 102.5-lb. shorn lambs averaging $135 per cwt. and 105-lb. wooled lambs bringing $131 per cwt. June's direct trade dropped to less than one-half of its May volume.
The live, auction average of 60-90 lbs. feeder lambs at auction in Colorado, South Dakota and Texas was $196.99 per cwt. in June, 3 percent higher monthly and up 84 percent year-on-year. The San Angelo average was $179.50 per cwt., $186.25 per cwt. in Ft. Collins and $225.22 per cwt. in Sioux Falls.
Live, auction slaughter lamb prices strengthened into June relative to formula prices. It is hypothesized that packers bid up prices at auction in an effort to secure supplies. Anecdotal evidence suggests that while the number of packers has stabilized, some packers might be slaughtering an increased volume of lambs. This puts pressure on all packers to get lambs committed. To the producers' benefit, it also can mean increased competition and higher prices.
In June live, auction slaughter lamb prices averaged $156.87 per cwt., 11 percent higher monthly and 44 percent higher year-on-year. June's average was 19 percent higher than its 5-year average.
San Angelo saw the greatest regional gain with an 18 percent jump to $160.83 per cwt. South Dakota saw prices gain 3 percent to $152.34 per cwt. and Kalona, Iowa weakened marginally by one-half percent to $157.67 per cwt.
At $276.86 per cwt., carcass-based slaughter lamb prices in formula trades fell 2 percent in June yet still 23 percent higher year-on-year. On a live-equivalent basis, prices were $136.70 per cwt.
Prices in live, negotiated trades averaged $142.45 per cwt., down 3 percent and up 21 percent year-on-year.
The carcass market saw a 1 percent gain in June to $312.03 per cwt., 24 percent higher year-on-year. Stronger prices might be seasonal – prices often spike during late spring or early summer – but also a function of Ramadan – the Muslim month of fasting and celebration.
During the first half of 2014, the carcass trade comprised of only 15 percent of federally-inspected slaughter compared to 26 percent five years ago.
At $360.09 per cwt., the wholesale market dropped 2 percent monthly yet was up 27 percent year-on-year. After subtracting estimated processing and packaging costs, the average was $326.34 per cwt. The stronger loin couldn't support the cutout when the rack, leg and shoulder were weakening.
The loin, trimmed 4x4, was $497.45 per cwt., up 4 percent monthly and up 9 percent year-on-year.
The 8-rib rack, medium, fell 2 percent to $792.95 per cwt., up 54 percent year-on-year. The leg, trotter-off, averaged $354.24 per cwt., down 6 percent monthly and up 14 percent year-on-year. The shoulder, square-cut, fell 2 percent to $291.32 per cwt., up 30 percent year-on-year. Ground lamb stayed mostly steady in June at $526.89 per cwt., down 2 percent year-on-year.
At the beginning of June, lamb and mutton freezer inventory was 25.2 million lbs., down 5 percent monthly and up 27 percent year-on-year.
Ground Lamb Spiked above $8/Lb.
Lamb featuring at retail is highly responsive to U.S. holidays with Easter and December seeing sharply more feature activity, but we also see heightened featuring for Memorial Day and July 4th.
In the month to the first week of June, the number of lamb features more than doubled from about 2,500 to over 5,200. In early June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing service reported "lamb items suitable for the grill were very popular; with racks, rib and loin chops being the key featured items," (6/6/14). AMS reported that by mid-June, lamb shoulder items were the most popular featured items with 1,300 to 1,700 outlets. By the third week of June, lamb featuring had fallen off by nearly one-half with shoulder items and loin chops remaining the most advertised items. By the time July 4th rolled around, featuring activity was up about 1,000 features with noted more featured for the lamb leg.
With a 43 percent year-on-year gain, ground lamb averaged $7.47 per lb. in June with some weeks hitting a record-high $8.61 per lb.
At $9.75 per lb., lamb loin chops were 6 percent higher in June year-on-year. Shoulder blade chops jumped 12 percent year-on-year to $5.50 per lb. The lamb leg items have remained relatively steady to lower over the past two years and the rack has seen only marginal gains yet the lamb breast, the shoulder roast and lamb and mutton stew meats have been noticeably stronger.
The Daily Livestock Report found that the severe U.S. winter led to pent up meat demand that was revealed in the late spring in higher foodservice sales. The restaurant current conditions index in May was nearly the highest in 5 years. DLR reported, "food service operators are basically saying that current business is as good as they have seen after the major recession of 2008-09," (7/2/14).
While we know that beef and pork demand increased, we don't know whether lamb demand followed suit. Higher demand means higher or constant sales volume at higher or constant prices and while we see some higher cut prices at retail, we don't know how much is actually being sold at retail and foodservice.
On a more positive note, higher consumer incomes could support lamb demand in coming months. The University of Michigan survey recorded the largest proportion of households (40 percent) that reported making financial gains, the highest in nearly seven years (June 2014). After a harsh winter and a first-quarter contraction in the U.S. income, this is good news for the lamb industry.
In the first-half of the year, lamb imports from Australia were up 16 percent year-on-year to 22,405 tons with a 9 percent increase in fresh product and a 22 percent rise in frozen product over this time.
Meat & Livestock Australia reported that the U.S. remains Australia's highest-valued export market, significant for its racks, loins, shanks and legs (6/27/14). This year, Meat & Livestock Australia sponsored a lamb campaign in the food service sector in the Greater Miami area. The target was Texas de Brazil, "an authentic Brazilian-American "Churrascaria," or steakhouse. With locations in 16 states across the U.S. -- including Detroit, Denver and Las Vegas – Texas de Brazil offers lamb racks, leg and loin chops used on skewers – Brazilian charrascaria style.
The Livestock Market Information Center (LMIC) estimated that third-quarter national slaughter lamb prices could range from $310 to $320 per cwt. on a carcass-basis, 33 percent higher year-on-year (about $158 per cwt. on a live basis). Sixty to 90-lb. feeders in direct trade could range from $200 to $210 per cwt., 80 percent higher year-on-year.
There was a concern that the flood of California feeders into Colorado feedlots earlier this year would cause a price-depressing backlog in supply. These worries didn't materialize (as of June!). Slaughter rates were relatively high and slaughter weights remained within a normal range at 73 lbs. dressed weight. The concern lies in where all these lambs are going. Are they being sold at retail and foodservice or headed to the freezer?
In the coming year, the industry might also face repercussions from the ongoing drought.
Drought might prompt further losses in inventory and more tender and lower yielding wool next year. In early July parts of California and Oklahoma exhibited the highest-ranking exceptional drought as reported by the U.S. Drought Monitor. In seven other states from Kansas to Oregon to Arizona drought was extreme.
There are an estimated 1.6 million American Muslims with $20 billion in food purchases annually (meatingplace.com, 6/14). Adnan Durrani, founder of Saffron Road – GMO-free, all-natural and certified halal – is the first halal brand sold nationally in stores such as Safeway, Kroger and Costco. Its Whole Foods offerings – in all Whole Foods stores – saw two years of volume and sales increases (meatingplace.com, 6/2014). In Ahold, its Saffron Roads frozen foods grew 500 percent in 9 months. Among its 16 frozen entrees, 2 feature lamb.
Mr. Durrani commented that while the U.S. kosher market is mature, U.S. halal sales have great potential to grow in the U.S., perhaps up to $5 billion over the next 10 years (Meatingplace, 6/14).
Halal foods remain important to many Muslims, but the method behind halal foods – the practices of animal welfare and safe handling – appeal to the broader younger generation, Muslim or not. This is why the segment is expected to grow. According to Mr. Durrani, "they are attracted to the values that the premium halal segment brings to the category. Saffron Road offers all-natural, antibiotic-free, organic meat, sourced from humanely raised livestock.
Halal refers to foods that are considered permitted or lawful in the Muslim Qu'ran. These foods, and in this case animals, must be treated with respect and be well cared for. When the animal is harvested, the jugular vein is cut and the blood from the animal is allowed to drain. (Muslims are not allowed to consume blood or blood byproducts.) The animal is also blessed at the time of slaughter.
July was an important month for Muslims for the start of Ramadan and the month of fasting was June 28 this year with Eid ul-Fitr – the festival of fast breaking – on July 29 to 31. Muslim holidays are based on the lunar calendar and thus fall on different dates each year. Muslim holidays typically fall 11 days earlier each year.
Formula, negotiated, packer owned, auction….How does a producer know where to turn to determine the value of his or her lamb? Lamb prices are reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and often by auctions across the country. If local auction prices are not available, national prices are.
However, prudent marketing requires that national prices be recognized for what they do and do not represent.
Over time more feeder and slaughter lamb trades moved out of auctions and into private conference rooms (or through truck windows on the roadside). As more and more prices were determined through formula pricing, packer owned slaughter or other marketing agreements, the open cash market (think auctions) became less valuable as a measure of industry value. Then came Mandatory Price Reporting (MPR). MPR requires reporting of otherwise private trades: that is, packer owned, formula and negotiated slaughter lamb sales.
Another lamb packer is now reporting under Mandatory Price Reporting (MPR) packer owned lambs which resulted in a spike in the volume of packer owned lambs reported in September 2013. Accounting for more lambs in the system is great news, but determining lambs' worth is still a challenge for industry producers. This year to June, MPR prices represented 57 percent of total federally-inspected slaughter. We don't necessarily have prices on the other 43 percent. Most are likely auction trades, but we can't know for certain. The remainder might be packer order buyers buying at auction (no price reported). Or, smaller packers with direct marketing agreements with producers, but that fall under the MPR threshold of 75,000 head per year.
As the volume of packer owned lambs rose, the volume of formula lambs fell from over 60 percent to less than 40 percent of total MPR trades. This means now one in five, instead of one-third of lambs sold nationally was a value-added formula trade.
If we include the other national price series – negotiated sales – national prices are reported on only an estimated 30 percent of federally-inspected lambs, compared to nearly 40 percent 10 months ago.
In sum, the national prices available – either formula or negotiated – currently account for only one-third of national slaughter.
Most of these are sold on a value-added formula for which we do have carcass weights and the remainder are sold on a live basis for which we have average weights.
In June packers prioritized securing supplies (i.e., packer owned) over promoting premiums for quality lambs (i.e., formula). It is not known when formula sales are committed to packers for slaughter – it could be a week or six months out.
According to AMS a formula marketing agreement is as follows: "An advanced commitment of lambs for slaughter using a method for calculating price.
What this means is that the ultimate price reported by AMS for formula lambs includes a set of premiums and discounts that is unknown to the public and a formula base price that is also unknown to the public. We do know the net price and carcass weight which are helpful in determining lambs' value.
It is encouraged that the industry be grateful for the price information it has available, but be an educated and vigilant researcher when negotiating trades.
As the wool season draws to a close, industry attention turns to exports. Raw wool clearance was likely very high this spring into June, so now it's a game of wait and see how preparations for this winter's apparel season pan out.
In general, Europe tends to return to the Australian market strongly in August following its summer break period, and at the time when planning and production for the northern Raw wool demand was lower this year, but so was wool production. Australian wool production was down an estimated 3 percent in 2013/14, and expected to contract again in 2014/15.
Tight Australian supplies likely provided some price support this year, in Australia and in the U.S. On July 10, the Australian wool market averaged 438 US cents per lb. clean, up 3 percent year-on-year. In June U.S. western wools averaged $3.59 per lb. clean, about 1 percent higher monthly and 12 percent higher year-on-year. Twenty-two micron averaged $4.27 per lb. clean, 23 micron brought $4.08 per lb., 24 micron averaged $3.61 per lb., 25 micron averaged $3.34 per lb. and 26 micron saw $2.65 per lb.
Fleece wools averaged 5 percent higher in June compared to early spring and boasted an 11-percent gain over last year. Twenty-two micron was $4.04 per lb. clean, 23 micron was $3.87 per lb., 24 micron was $3.51 per lb., 25 micron was $3.12 per lb., 26 micron was $2.91 per lb. and 27 micron was $2.43 per lb.
U.S. wool prices fared a little better against Australian wools this season. This might because worldwide and domestically stocks are limited and the number of U.S. buyers has been maintaining. It is also possible that wool preparation and knowledge of producers' specific clips has improved this margin. Twenty-three microns this year ranked at about 82 percent of Australian wool compared to around 72 percent last spring. As wool supplies worldwide continue to contract it is expected that this margin could narrow further.


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Once again it was up to North Vancouver's Alison Sydor to provide the high point for the Canadian team, this time at the UCI World Mountain Bike Championships at Les Gets, France.
Sydor, who was fourth in the Athens Olympics, finished the race in third. It was her 14 th consecutive top-five finish in international competition, and she accomplished it by riding aggressively from start to finish.
"It is difficult for everybody after the Olympics, to get motivated again so close after it," Sydor told reporters. "It was hard conditions mentally and physically here."
The conditions were wet and muddy, forcing most riders to run the steepest climbs on the course.
Sydor started the race up front, before being caught on the climb by Olympic and World Cup champion Gunn-Rita Dahle of Norway and Poland's Maja Wloszczowska.
Wloszczowska and Dahle pulled away shortly afterwards, and put together a sizeable lead by the midway point of the ride. Undeterred, Sydor gave chase and was still closing the gap when the race finally ended. Dahle finished with a time of two hours, two minutes and 12 seconds, just 1:06 ahead of Wloszczowska and 1:45 ahead of Sydor. In doing so, Dahle became only the second mountain biker to win the World Cup title, Olympic gold and world championships in the same season.
Quebec's Marie-Helene Premont, the Olympic silver medallist, put in another strong performance to lead the second group into the finish in the fourth place position.
Courtenay's Kiara Bisaro finished 14 th , giving the Canadians three in the top-15.
In the men's cross-country Julien Absalon of France, the Olympic champion put in another solid race to win in 2:20:37. Cedric Ravanel of France was second, less than a minute back, and Thomas Firschknecht of Switzerland was third.
Victoria's Geoff Kabush and Kamloops' Chris Sheppard were 15 th and 16 th . Ryder Hesjedal had another tough day, hanging in with the leaders until a crash on the third lap.
In the Under 23 Espoir category, Canada's best rider was Tofino's Max Plaxton in 24 th .
In the junior categories, Quebec's Raphael Gagne established himself as a rider to watch with a seventh place finish, just over two minutes back of the bronze medal.
In the downhill, which took place on a short, fast course, two Canadian women placed in the top-15. Vancouver's Danika Schroeter was ninth, 14 seconds back of the leader, while Whistler's Claire Buchar, crossed the line in 15 th .
Buchar's goal, after facing illnesses and injuries in the past two championships, was to finish in the top-20.
The win went to Vanessa Quin of New Zealand, followed by Mio Suemasa of Japan and Celine Gros of France.
French rider Anne-Caroline Chausson, the most dominant woman on the circuit for the past five years, crashed in training and was unable to race, opening it up for other riders.
The men's downhill went to Fabien Barel of France, the first of seven riders to finish the course in under two minutes. Greg Minnaar of Russia was second, and Samuel Hill of Australia third.
Cedric Gracia of France, a part-time Whistler resident, was eighth.
In the 4X (bikercross), Eric Carter of the U.S. took the title ahead of Mickael Deldycke of France, Michal Prokop of the Czech Republic and Roger Rinderknecht of Switzerland.
Nana Horakova of the Czech Republic, an unknown BMX rider, took the women's 4X, followed by Jill Kinter and Tara Llanes of the U.S.
Complete results are at www.canadiancyclist.com.


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Uncrystallized floating charge pdf
Our new borrower doesnt own any real property, so what are those land charges and why do they appear on a search for personal property liens. What is the meaning of fixed charge,floating charge and. A floating charge is an interest over an asset that is not due or attached to the asset yet. It is suggested that there is a significant difference in the perception. Floating charge, fixed charge, debenture, secured debenture. When the floating charge is converted into fixed charge or crystallized, such property cannot be disposedoff until the dues of the charge holders are fully satisfied.
Difference between floating charge and fixed charge. Using the case law and existing literature the paper showed that the statutory provision for decrystallisation of floating charge not only failed to clarify the general law rules on. In case of liquidation of the company, the floating charge holder can appoint an administrative receiver who will ensure maximum return to them. Developing the asian markets for nonperforming assets. A fixed charge or mortgage is a direct charge over a specific asset or category of assets and ensures that the company is not free to deal or dispose of the charged assets without the consent of the chargee or mortgagee the creditor. A floating charge, also known as a floating lien, is a security interest or lien over a group of nonconstant assets. Statutory decrystallisation of the floating charge ssrn papers. Understanding debentures and floating charges when your. Unlike a fixed charge, which is created over ascertained and definite property, a floating charge is created over property of an ambulatory and shifting nature. Uncrystallised definition of uncrystallised by the free. Uncrystallized definition of uncrystallized by the free. On 09 july 2015, the supreme court delivered a landmark judgment in the so called belgard motors case, allowing the liquidators appeals against two declarations made by ms.
Instead a charge will simply be a ppsa security interest attaching to the grantors property. Apr 01, 20 the uncrystallized floating charge is not good against a lien creditor nor is it spared from the invasion of claims given a statutory preference in a liquidation. A floating charge holder is always better protected than an unsecured creditor. Ppsa does not expressly provide for the fixed and floating charge beyond making it clear that an ffc is a ppsa security interest. Only assets not used for fixed charges may apply as security interests for holders of floating charges incase of defraud by the debtor. In addition, with floating charges, the process of accessing the debtors assets for security is even harder since it involves a low level of protection duc to priority offered to fixed charge holders. The hallmark of a floating charge is that the chargor retains control of the charged assets to the extent it remains entitled to deal with those assets in the ordinary course of its business without further consent of the chargee. Pdf there is no future for the floating charge under.
Additional transactions filed against this charge pdf links open in a new window type of transaction delivered to companies house on this date view download pdf file, link opens in new window satisfaction of a charge mr04 7 january 2015. Supreme court rules on the crystallisation of floating charges landmark judgment confirming priority of charges in a winding up in a recent decision, the supreme court has confirmed that a crystallisation notice served prior to the commencement of a winding up can validly crystallise a floating charge and therefore obtain priority for that. This is different from a fixed charge, which the floating charge becomes once it attaches to the asset. Floating charges not necessarily what they say on the tin. A floating charge is a type of ownership interest that is issued by companies or limited liability partnerships over a collection of nonconstant assets. A floating charge is a security interest over a fund of changing assets e. The official liquidator sought directions in relation to the status of. A floating charge is used as a means to secure a loan for a company. Pdf statutory decrystallisation of the floating charge. Jan 27, 2017 a floating charge is a security interest over a fund of changing assets e. The law reform commission of british columbia has the honour to present the following.
Floating charge under english law, a floating charge is a charge on a class of assets of a shifting nature. Understanding debentures and floating charges when your company is insolvent. This conversion from floating to fixed is known as crystallisation. Mar 28, 2009 hi, i have searched high and low and could not locate a standalone floating charge deed, i have located a debenture which contains a floating charge and you could use this do some tweaking if necessary. Dec 18, 2017 the alberta ppsa search report you sent me for the proposed crosscountry financing of our new borrower showed a number of registrations in favour of other existing secured parties designated as land charges. The nature of the floating charge remains shrouded in confusion, as suggested by judicial decisions from the genesis of the concept. Unlike a fixed charge, which is attached to one or more specific assets, a floating charge only comes into play when a business goes into liquidation, administration or. This case is atypical since it was the intention of the parties to create a fixed mortgage on the property, but. One crystallisation prominently stipulated is when the company seeks to create a charge or some form of security over an asset that is subject to a floating charge. Uncrystallised definition of uncrystallised by the free dictionary.
The structure of this system means that a group of assetsthose that can be subject to no more than a floating chargeare always up for grabs. I will arrange for it to be emailed to you, if you are happy with it, you can click accept again. If a default occurs, or the borrower goes into liquidation, the. The key advantages of being a fixed charge holder is that a fixed charge will restrict the company from dealing with the assets and generally give priority over a floating charge even if created after the floating charge. Crystallisation of floating charges supreme court decision. Pdf this paper analyzes the provisions of the nigerian companies and allied. Companies act 2014, section 597 irish statute book. No charge is placed against the asset except in case of a default, in which case the lienholder or mortgageholder must be paid first from proceeds resulting from sale of the asset.
Jun 01, 2019 a floating charge, also known as a floating lien, is a security interest or lien over a group of nonconstant assets. A debenture is a document that lays down the terms and conditions of a loan, and provides clarity and security to lenders if the borrowing company becomes insolvent. Jul 11, 2015 whether a floating charge can crystalise into a fixed charge is a matter of interpretation of the security documents in a text in context method. More significantly, under ppsa there will no longer be a concept of a fixed versus floating charge. A liability, such as a mortgage or a lien, against an asset whose total value or composition may be subject to change. An uncrystallized floating charge floats or hovers over the debtors assets. If the charge was created after that date, the debentureholder may appoint an administrator.
This case is atypical since it was the intention of the parties to create a fixed mortgage on. Most borrowing comes from the high street banks, whose standard practice is to take an allmonies debenture, secured by fixed charges on any assets the company may have which will carry a fixed charge, and a floating charge on all other assets. The main finding was that even where a floating charge has crystallised prior to the commencement of a winding up whether crystallisation occurs as a matter of law or as a result of an express provision in the security document permitting crystallisation the preferential creditors will have priority over floating charge holders i. There are, however, complex rules on priorities and the charge holders may agree. Floating charges legal definition of floating charges. Lrc 103 floating charges backgrounder british columbia law. The point of this form of security is that the company may continue to conduct its business, disposing of some assets and acquiring others without having to obtain the consent of the debenture. A floating charge is not as effective as a fixed charge but is more flexible. A floating charge may crystallize or become fixed related articles. That is, the debtor is free to use the assets subject to the floating charge in the. A floating charge would be useless if the lender could not convert it into a fixed charge.
The elusive floating charge the student journal of law. Supreme court rules on the crystallisation of floating charges. A floating charge is security that a creditor takes on all of a businesss assets, in respect of a particular debt. Floating charge on land in western provinces 3 in manitoba and saskatchewan, the elimination of the corporate securities registries did not appear to create. It should also be possible to combine the ultra brightness 6. Fixed and floating charges in united kingdom law teacher. Jan 16, 20 what is a floating charge and why are they important. Crystallisation of floating charges practice notes. This practice note considers the effect of the crystallisation of floating charges, including the impact on priority, and the events that can trigger crystallisation, including crystallisation implied by law, automatic crystallisation and crystallisation by notice. Report on floating charges on land floating charges on land serve a limited but, nonetheless, useful function in commercial financing.
Floating charge is different from the fixed charge. The term floating charge comes from the changing assets in the fund where the security interest is considered to float over the fund until the. In this arrangement, no charge is registered against the asset and the owner of the asset can deal in it as usual. The uncrystallized floating charge is not good against a lien creditor nor is it spared from the invasion of claims given a statutory preference in a liquidation. Ministry of attorney general, land title practice manual victoria.
The floating charge becomes the fixed charge in a particular circumstance like liquidation of the company or when the charge holder takes steps to crystallize the floating charge. Examples of such property are receivables and stocks. Use this form to register a statement of satisfaction in full or in part of a mortgage or charge against a company. What will become of the fixed and floating charge under ppsa. View pdf for satisfaction of a charge mr04 4 pages. Floating charge debenture written loan agreement registered at companies house you will recall from previous web pages that the holder of a floating charge is third in the queue when it comes to repayment of creditors following the demise liquidation or administration or receivership of a company. A floating charge is a security interest or lien over a group of nonconstant assets, that change in quantity and value. The priority position of floating charge holders following. It is therefore necessary to ensure that they are accommodated within the schemes for registering security. Lien or mortgage on an asset that changes in quantity andor value from time to time such as an inventory, to secure the repayment of a loan. In certain circumstances the lender can do this and this process is called crystallization.
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"Love in Vain" is a 1937 blues song written by Robert Johnson.
The song is noted for its sad lyrics, tone, and style. In the 1991 documentary film The Search for Robert Johnson, John P. Hammond plays Robert's recording of "Love in Vain" for the elderly Willie Mae Powell, the woman for whom it was supposedly written. Johnson moans "Oh, Willie Mae" twice before the last refrain.
Johnson was an admirer of blues singer/pianist Leroy Carr. "Love in Vain" takes its musical structure from Carr's classic "In the Evenin' When the Sun Goes Down". Both songs express a yearning and sorrow for the loss of a lover.
The Shreveport Home Wreckers (a duo of Oscar "Buddy" Woods and Ed Schaffer), recorded their track "Flying Crow Blues" in 1932. Johnson used one set of its lyrics almost verbatim for the final verse of "Love in Vain."
In 2011 the song was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame of the Blues Foundation."Love in Vain" has been covered by many musicians, most famously by The Rolling Stones on their 1969 album, Let It Bleed (although, in the album credits on the original vinyl LP label, the song is listed as written by "Woody Payne", a pseudonym of Robert Johnson's.) The Stones also recorded a live version of the song that appeared on their 1970 album, Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out.


Sony Network Walkman NW-HD3 9/10. Date Posted 11/05/2005.
This is one of the first Sony music players to play MP3 tracks, without converting to Sony's special ATRAC format. As such it has been eagerly anticipated in the marketplace. At first glances, the NW-HD3 (maybe a snappy name would be useful!) looks extremely well put together, but at the same time it is extremely light for a 20GB MP3 player, and also quite thin.
Unlike the iPod, which uses iTunes, the NW-HD3 uses Sony's Sonicstage software to transfer music from your computer (via USB2) to it. The software's not great, but it does transfer your music very quickly, and the interface isn't too bad even if not quite as nice as iTunes. Although the NW-HD3 now supports MP3 natively, it does not support AAC (the protected format of this is used by iTunes Music Store), as such you won't be able to play stuff you've bought off iTunes.
It will however play music from the Connect Music Store, which seems to have a decent collection of tracks. To be fair to Sony, the iPod does not support any other music store's format (such as protected WMA or protected ATRAC). I think it will be a long time till we get a universal protected electronic music format that works with every MP3 player. At the moment, the only universal solution is to buy "real" CDs and rip them to MP3, which is pretty much 100% compatible!
Now the important bit, the sound quality! The ATRAC format has been used in various guises before including on Sony's Minidisc players (which still sound fanastic!) I did try encoding a track at 64Kbps ATRAC and playing it. The quality is pretty good given the amount of compression. However, I did prefer the quality of MP3s encoded at 192Kbps (not surprising given they take up 3x the disk space). To truly test the NW-HD3 I tried using it with a pair of Sony MDRV700DJ and the sound was great with good reproduction of bass and treble. In all probability, most users will opt for small in-ear headphones (rather than the expensive and bulky MDRV700DJ pair), which also offer reasonable audio playback. It's great that Sony now gives users the choice of using ATRAC or MP3.
In terms of ease of use, the iPod wins, since the NW-HD3 has no wheel, so it can take a while to go through your music collection. It's funny how something, can really transform the useability of an MP3 player. However, the NW-HD3's major trump card is battery life, claimed to be 20 hours worth. In use, I found I could use it for several days (for several hours) without needing to recharge it. The new NW-HD5 claims 40 hours battery life.
So in short the NW-HD3 is a great addition to the Walkman range. If you are choosing between this and an iPod, it's a tough call. If battery life is not as important go for the iPod, because of ease of use and because it uses iTunes (or the Winamp plugin). If battery life is your major concern, the Sony could be your choice.


3 Does Popcorn Have Gluten or Wheat?
4 How Much Protein Is in Popcorn?
Even if you're trying to lose a few pounds, you still need to snack occasionally. You just have to nibble on the right types of snacks. Popcorn is a whole-grain food that fits in perfectly with nearly any weight-loss plan. Be careful of how it's prepared, though. In some cases, this naturally low-calorie snack can be higher in fat and calories than you think.
Part of a balanced diet is getting the right amount of servings from the grain group. Each day you can have 5 to 8 ounces, or equivalents, from this food group. At least half of your servings, or about 3 to 4 ounces, should come from whole-grain sources, like popcorn. Based on this recommendation, set forth in the USDA's ChooseMyPlate.gov, a 1-ounce equivalent from the grain group is 3 cups of popcorn. You can certainly have several 3-cup servings of popcorn and use up all of your grain equivalents. But to get the most amount of nutrients, save your other grain servings for different foods from this group, like oatmeal or brown rice.
Air-popped popcorn is a very low-calorie snack, giving you about 90 calories from a 3-cup serving. You'll even get more than 3.5 grams of fiber from that portion. Having more fiber is essential for losing weight because it helps fill you up, taking away that rumbling in your belly that would otherwise leave you running for the vending machine. Popcorn also contains several of the B vitamins -- B-6, niacin, riboflavin and thiamin -- you need for healthy metabolism.
If you're on a low-carb diet, enjoy popcorn still, but consider cutting your serving down to a cup. Low-carb plans often make you limit your net carbohydrate intake to less than 100 grams a day, or even 20 grams max for some plans. Each cup of air-popped popcorn has 6.2 grams of total carbohydrates, including fiber. Net carbs are the total carbohydrate grams excluding fiber. For example, subtract the 1.2 grams of fiber from the 6.2 grams of total carbs in 1 cup of popcorn. You're left with 5 grams of net carbs. That could take up a big chunk of your net carb allowance, depending on how many you can have in a day.
Avoid popping those kernels in oil if you're watching your weight. A 3-cup portion of oil-popped popcorn has 165 calories and over 9 grams of fat -- nine times the amount of fat you'll get from the air-popped kind. You'll also want to dodge the urge to salt your snack. Too much salt can leave you somewhat bloated, a feeling you definitely don't want while you're dieting. Plus, the high sodium content of salt is known to up your blood pressure. Keep your popcorn healthy by using spices and herbs for flavor, instead of shaking on the salt.
Anne, Melodie. "Amount of Popcorn to Eat When on a Diet." Healthy Eating | SF Gate, http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/amount-popcorn-eat-diet-11102.html. 07 December 2018.